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* BarrierWarrior: This is one of the Magic Knight's tricks, via Elemental Wall enchantments.
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** [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent Goblins]]: They're about as smart as children, capable of understanding how to use weapons and armor, and tame other creatures like cyclops.
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** Unless you choose to become an assassin, in which case you actually get a huge attack and defense bonus for not having any pawns with you, including your own.
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* SexyDiscretionShot: In the sidequest Duchess In Detress, [[spoiler: the camera pans out as your Arisen and the duchess made sweet love.]]
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* ItGotWorse: [[spoiler: It seems that killing the dragon has worsened the situation in Gransys.]]
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* SequenceBreaking: It's possible to get past the BrokenBridge and into Gran Soren before said bridge is 'repaired'. However, that renders the game UnWinnable, since you can't advance the storyline until you fight the Hydra and unlock the bridge's gate on what's meant to be your first trip to the city.
** Also near the beginning is a minor break in the Watergod's Temple where you can dash/hover/doublejump over a pit to get behind a plot-locked door and strip the place of loot well before you get the quest that sends you down there.
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* SequenceBreaking: It's possible to get past the BrokenBridge and into Gran Soren before said bridge is 'repaired'. However, that renders the game Unwinnable, since you can't advance the storyline until you fight the Hydra and unlock the bridge's gate on what's meant to be your first trip to the city. There's also a minor break in the Watergod's Temple where you can dash/hover/doublejump over a pit to get behind a plot-locked door.door to strip it of loot well before you get the quest that sends you down there.
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* ShoutOut: The designers of the game were inspired by Beserk, and it shows in a lot of their armor and character designs.
* SmashingSurvival: When the player is captured or pinned down by a monster, the player is prompted to frantically flick the left analog stick back and forth.
* SmashingSurvival: When the player is captured or pinned down by a monster, the player is prompted to frantically flick the left analog stick back and forth.
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** If there are smaller monsters around while a large one is attacking, they will go for it rather than the Arisen.
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** The Ranger can launch a arrow that sticks into a surface and fires even ''more'' shots at everything around it.
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**[[spoiler:Mercedes. She wants to slay the Dragon to please her father, the lord of Hearthstone.]]
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* EnemyChatter: Sometimes if the player can sneak up on enemies, they will talk amongst themselves.
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* MonstersEverywhere: It's pretty much a guarantee that if you are not in a town or settlement, you will be in a battle with--or running away from--monsters.
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* Multishot: Classes that use a bow all have some form of this.
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* SmashingSurvival: When the player is captured or pinned down by a monster, the player is prompted to frantically flick the left analog stick back and forth.
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* InUniverseGameClock: The game has a non-static night and day cycle (entering towns, dungeons and menus does not pause it) that affects monster spawns and some quests.
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* HealingSpring: There are a couple spread out across the map, and is one of the few ways to heal everyone in the party.
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** Laying down multiple of the Mystic Knight's Great Cannon following with hitting them with the Full Moon Slash results in a frame-rate breaking amount of magical seeking orbs flying for the nearest monster.
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** Sent up with a trophy; buy a male character the female armor, and you unlock it.
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* CombatPragmatist: The game encourages you to stab enemies while they're down, throw enemies off of cliffs, and pawns will often grab opponents or otherwise pin them so you can hammer them.
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* CombatPragmatist: The game encourages you to stab enemies while they're down, throw enemies off of cliffs, and pawns will often grab opponents or otherwise pin them so you can hammer them. Goes BeyondTheImpossible later in the game when pawns can not only grab targets, but ''light themselves on fire'' before doing it.
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* CrapsackWorld: A Dragon capable of destroying the entire world is loose, and to make things worse it brought all kinds of monsters into the world with it. [[spoiler: Gransys becomes even more of a CrapsackWorld should you defeat the dragon and reclaim your heart.]]
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* CrapsackWorld: A Dragon capable of destroying the entire world is loose, and to make things worse it brought all kinds of monsters into the world with it. [[spoiler: Gransys becomes even more of a CrapsackWorld should However when you finally defeat the dragon and reclaim your heart.said Dragon [[ItGotWorse it gets worse.]] ]]
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* FanService: The vast majority of the game's armor and clothing can be equipped by either gender, but there are several pieces that can be worn only by female players/pawns. They're abnormally skimpy, and the only pieces sporting JigglePhysics.
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* UglyGuyHotWife: Duke Edmun's wife, Aedeline.
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* DownerEnding / Gainax Ending: In the end, the Arisen becomes the godlike Seneschal whcih binds him/her to the cycle, then kills himself to free himself/herself and falls out of the sky with his/her pawn. The pawn then wakes up on the beach, now having the exact same appearance as the Arisen. The pawn is then greeted by your Arisen's love interest running up to it as the screen fades to black.
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* StopHelpingMe: Averted in actual gameplay: the pawns are good fighters. Unfortunately, they're also chatty and repeat themselves. ''A lot.''
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**Averted in actual gameplay: the pawns are good fighters. Unfortunately, they're also chatty and repeat themselves. ''A lot.''''
** Played Straight at night, however, when they chat on and on when the game's own hints tell you to shut up and use your ears. Pretty hard when you're babbling about the sea, Pawns.
**Averted in actual gameplay: the pawns are good fighters. Unfortunately, they're also chatty and repeat themselves. ''A lot.
** Played Straight at night, however, when they chat on and on when the game's own hints tell you to shut up and use your ears. Pretty hard when you're babbling about the sea, Pawns.
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* VideogameCrueltyPotential:
** You can pick up and throw pretty much anything or anyone. This can range from [[CombatPragmatist pragmatic tactics]] like tossing an enemy off a cliff, to random dickery like a back-and-forth game of "catch the pig" between you and your pawn.
** VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Though, be careful what animals you pick on, or you'll find yourself on the business end of an ox’s horns.
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** VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Though, be careful what animals you pick on, or you'll find yourself on the business end of an ox’s horns.
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**VideogameCrueltyPotential: You can pick up and throw pretty much anything or anyone. This can range from [[CombatPragmatist pragmatic tactics]] like tossing an enemy off a cliff, to random dickery like a back-and-forth game of "catch the pig" between you and your pawn.
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--->''[[DareToBeBadass IF YOU WOULD FACE ME, TAKE UP ARMS, NEWLY ARISEN]]''
Dragon's Dogma is an [[WideOpenSandbox open world]] [[ActionRPG action roleplaying game]] that was developed by Capcom Europe for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game has an open world fantasy setting and has been released in North America on May 22, 2012, Europe on May 25, 2012 , and on May 24, 2012 in Japan.
The game kicks off with your village under attack by a dragon. You take up arms and attempt to face off against him, but are defeated. The Dragon however, tells you that you are TheChosenOne and promptly rips your heart out. However, you somehow manage to survive. Now revived as an "Arisen," you must seek out your fate by defeating the dragon.
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!!''Dragon's Dogma'' provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Mercedes, possibly the player character and just about every female pawn.
* ArtificialBrilliance: The Pawns are generally pretty smart and can even kill enemies solo. They are capable of learning many things bout enemies, questions, and various locations in the world of Gransys. They can even help with the uses of different strategies.
* AttackItsWeakPoint: Many of the strongest monsters will require you to attack a vulnerable spot on them. Your pawns can learn tactics for use against the monsters and use them to help other {{PlayerCharacter}}s.
* BeatStillMyHeart: The game begins with a dragon stealing the PlayerCharacter's heart.
* {{BFS}}: Weapon of choice for the Warriors’ advanced class.
* BowAndSwordInAccord: Both the Strider, Ranger and Assassin classes do this. Ranger focuses most on the bow while the Assassin favors sword and Strider is the middle ground.
* BrokeYourArmPunchingOutCthulhu: Basically how you become the Arisen. You manage to stab the dragon, it decides to take your heart.
* ChildhoodFriendRomance: Possible with the NPC Quina, one of the other survivors of the Arisen's hometown.
* TheChosenOne:
** The Arisen, and apparently there has been many before.
** The prologue and comic focus on a previous arisen by the name of Savan.
* CityOfAdventure: Gran Soren, which may also be the only city in the country.
* ColossusClimb: This is ''one'' way to fight gigantic monsters.
* CombatPragmatist: The game encourages you to stab enemies while they're down, throw enemies off of cliffs, and pawns will often grab opponents or otherwise pin them so you can hammer them.
* CursedWithAwesome: Congratulations, you had your heart stolen. Now, you have to fight the dragon to get your heart back. But, a race of homonoculi sees you alone as their savior, you get an unbelievable boost in power, and you get to fight a ''dragon''!
* CuteWitch: Selene. [[spoiler: You can adopt her.]]
* DarknessEqualsDeath:
** Enemies usually hide out in dark areas like caves or woods. To help counter the darkness the game issues you a lantern, and you're well advised to use it
** Nighttime, full stop. Dragon's Dogma takes on a whole different atmosphere when the sun sets. The environment goes pitch-black, and the most effective way to get a glimpse of what enemies you're facing is by casting fire magic and hoping you see their silhouette.
* DeathOfAThousandCuts: The general idea when facing large monsters, much like [[MonsterHunter another Capcom series]], but especially the Strider and its Scarlet Kisses attack.
* DemBones: Skeleton warriors and Skeleton Magi are fairly common in the dungeons.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Arguably the driving force of the game; it's really hard not to feel a sense of accomplishment when you drop a massive enemy.
* DoomedHometown: How many arisen begin their quest after the dragons.
** Subverted in the player's case, whose actions prevent his hometown from becoming doomed.
* DoubleJump: The Strider can get this as an ability.
* EasyModeMockery: If you come across a monster you can't fight or just don't want to, you can run away. But it'll be entered in your quest log as a failed quest.
* ElementalPowers: Mages and Sorcerers have control over fire, ice, and wind.
* EscortMission: A good chunk of the side quests.
* EyeScream: Whenever you encounter a cyclops, your pawns (if they are knowledgeable enough) will encourage you to stab/shoot it in the eye and attempt to do so themselves.
* FastballSpecial: If you have a pawn with a large build, they may offer to throw you at a large airborne foe.
* FighterMageThief: Or in this case, Fighter, Mage, Strider.
* GhibliHills: The majority of the lands of Gransys are plains, mountains and forests filled with all sorts of beasts.
* GuideDangIt: Hand in hand with the [[NintendoHard less than friendly difficulty curve]], some quests will be really hard to complete, mostly because you'll have no idea where to go next or what to do. The game helpfully points out you can engage in another quest while you're blundering around clueless.
* HaveAGayOldTime: Because the game uses older English language dialogue, expect people to describe unusual things using the term 'Queer'.
* HenchmenRace: Rare non-evil example in the form of Pawns, homunculi created to fight the dragons and aid the Arisen.
* InnBetweenTheWorlds: Inns are one of two places (the other being Sigil Stones) where Pawns from every different plane of reality gather.
* {{Jerkass}}: Feste, a jester who's more than willing to betray, use, and backstab anyone to keep his life of ease
* [[KnightinSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor]]: Julien after meeting with the local lords in Gransys.
* KillItWithFire: Fire based spells are especially effective on feathered beasts and are handy in lighting the way at night.
* [[LadyofWar Lady of War]]: Mercedes is a noble lady who was expected to be wed by twenty. She asked for a platoon of knights to lead so she could work on her skills as a commander instead.
* LevelGrinding: Done subtly; for a lot of questions you'll be required to backtrack, meaning you'll often be killing respawning thieves, goblins, wolves, etc.
* LinearWarriorsQuadraticWizards: Averted completely, surprisingly enough. The different classes all have different play styles, but the game puts emphasis on teamwork, not going it alone.
* MacrossMissileMassacre: The Magick Archer's Threefold Bolt, Seeker Bolt, and their upgraded versions fire off multiple magic arrows that home on their targets following erratic trails. Unfortunately, your opponents will also have this buff.
* MagicKnight: The Mystic Knight class, which functions as a defender with some support spells.
* NintendoHard: The main missions aren't bad at first, but the second you get into the sidequests...
* OldMaster: The Dragonforged, an old man who somehow knows more about the dragons than anyone else alive. Nobody knows how he learned it.
* OurMonstersAreDifferent:
** A lot are based entirely on old representations of Medieval and Greek mythology, with a few other things thrown in for good measure.
** [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent Goblins]]: They're about as smart as children, capable of understanding how to use weapons and armor, and tame other creatures like cyclops.
** [[OurGryphonsAreDifferent Griffins]]: They resemble classical representations but with the coloration of eagles and their wings generate electricity in flight.
** [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Dragons]]: Only come around to mark the end of the age, bringing with them a huge surge of monsters around the world then await their respective Arisen on a mountain or other high, easily noticeable place.
** [[OurHomunculiAreDifferent Pawns]]: Spawned specifically to fight dragons, pawns are immortal non-human beings that aid the Arisen.
* RelationshipValues: The Affinity system allows you to befriend every single npc available, giving you discounts or advice. [[spoiler: The one with the highest affinity gets captured by the dragon and becomes your LoveInterest.]]
* ShieldBash: The Fighter has a number of attacks based around using the shield.
* SoftWater: [[AvertedTrope Averted.]] A fall from a height is a fall from a height, no matter what you land in.
* SquishyWizard: Can be avoided by players and pawns depending on your build and class, but played straight for many bands of rogues you run into.
* StopHelpingMe: Averted in actual gameplay: the pawns are good fighters. Unfortunately, they're also chatty and repeat themselves. ''A lot.''
* SuicidalOverconfidence: The game levels you up fairly quickly, and there's a ''triple figure'' level cap. The various enemies out to pick a fight with you don't seem to realize this.
* TotalPartyKill: It'll happen a lot.
* TraumaInn: Resting at an inn is one of the few ways to recover lost or unconscious pawns.
* TrickArrow:
** The Strider, Ranger and Magick Archer classes all have multiple shot types, least of which being the {{Multishot}} and {{Rain of Arrows}}. Magick Archer is notable for being able to make their arrows home in on targets.
** The Magick Archer even has a shot that gets more powerful when bounced off multiple surfaces before striking a target.
* UglyGuyHotWife: Duke Edmun's wife, Aedeline.
* WideOpenSandbox: You're free to go absolutely anywhere in the world at any time. On the other hand, [[BeefGate go to the wrong place when you're under leveled,]] and you're pretty much toast.
* VideogameCrueltyPotential:
** You can pick up and throw pretty much anything or anyone. This can range from [[CombatPragmatist pragmatic tactics]] like tossing an enemy off a cliff, to random dickery like a back-and-forth game of "catch the pig" between you and your pawn.
** VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Though, be careful what animals you pick on, or you'll find yourself on the business end of an ox’s horns.
* WellDoneSonGuy: Possibly Savan, who molded his pawn after his father who was killed by the dragon.
--->''[[DareToBeBadass IF YOU WOULD FACE ME, TAKE UP ARMS, NEWLY ARISEN]]''
Dragon's Dogma is an [[WideOpenSandbox open world]] [[ActionRPG action roleplaying game]] that was developed by Capcom Europe for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game has an open world fantasy setting and has been released in North America on May 22, 2012, Europe on May 25, 2012 , and on May 24, 2012 in Japan.
The game kicks off with your village under attack by a dragon. You take up arms and attempt to face off against him, but are defeated. The Dragon however, tells you that you are TheChosenOne and promptly rips your heart out. However, you somehow manage to survive. Now revived as an "Arisen," you must seek out your fate by defeating the dragon.
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!!''Dragon's Dogma'' provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Mercedes, possibly the player character and just about every female pawn.
* ArtificialBrilliance: The Pawns are generally pretty smart and can even kill enemies solo. They are capable of learning many things bout enemies, questions, and various locations in the world of Gransys. They can even help with the uses of different strategies.
* AttackItsWeakPoint: Many of the strongest monsters will require you to attack a vulnerable spot on them. Your pawns can learn tactics for use against the monsters and use them to help other {{PlayerCharacter}}s.
* BeatStillMyHeart: The game begins with a dragon stealing the PlayerCharacter's heart.
* {{BFS}}: Weapon of choice for the Warriors’ advanced class.
* BowAndSwordInAccord: Both the Strider, Ranger and Assassin classes do this. Ranger focuses most on the bow while the Assassin favors sword and Strider is the middle ground.
* BrokeYourArmPunchingOutCthulhu: Basically how you become the Arisen. You manage to stab the dragon, it decides to take your heart.
* ChildhoodFriendRomance: Possible with the NPC Quina, one of the other survivors of the Arisen's hometown.
* TheChosenOne:
** The Arisen, and apparently there has been many before.
** The prologue and comic focus on a previous arisen by the name of Savan.
* CityOfAdventure: Gran Soren, which may also be the only city in the country.
* ColossusClimb: This is ''one'' way to fight gigantic monsters.
* CombatPragmatist: The game encourages you to stab enemies while they're down, throw enemies off of cliffs, and pawns will often grab opponents or otherwise pin them so you can hammer them.
* CursedWithAwesome: Congratulations, you had your heart stolen. Now, you have to fight the dragon to get your heart back. But, a race of homonoculi sees you alone as their savior, you get an unbelievable boost in power, and you get to fight a ''dragon''!
* CuteWitch: Selene. [[spoiler: You can adopt her.]]
* DarknessEqualsDeath:
** Enemies usually hide out in dark areas like caves or woods. To help counter the darkness the game issues you a lantern, and you're well advised to use it
** Nighttime, full stop. Dragon's Dogma takes on a whole different atmosphere when the sun sets. The environment goes pitch-black, and the most effective way to get a glimpse of what enemies you're facing is by casting fire magic and hoping you see their silhouette.
* DeathOfAThousandCuts: The general idea when facing large monsters, much like [[MonsterHunter another Capcom series]], but especially the Strider and its Scarlet Kisses attack.
* DemBones: Skeleton warriors and Skeleton Magi are fairly common in the dungeons.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Arguably the driving force of the game; it's really hard not to feel a sense of accomplishment when you drop a massive enemy.
* DoomedHometown: How many arisen begin their quest after the dragons.
** Subverted in the player's case, whose actions prevent his hometown from becoming doomed.
* DoubleJump: The Strider can get this as an ability.
* EasyModeMockery: If you come across a monster you can't fight or just don't want to, you can run away. But it'll be entered in your quest log as a failed quest.
* ElementalPowers: Mages and Sorcerers have control over fire, ice, and wind.
* EscortMission: A good chunk of the side quests.
* EyeScream: Whenever you encounter a cyclops, your pawns (if they are knowledgeable enough) will encourage you to stab/shoot it in the eye and attempt to do so themselves.
* FastballSpecial: If you have a pawn with a large build, they may offer to throw you at a large airborne foe.
* FighterMageThief: Or in this case, Fighter, Mage, Strider.
* GhibliHills: The majority of the lands of Gransys are plains, mountains and forests filled with all sorts of beasts.
* GuideDangIt: Hand in hand with the [[NintendoHard less than friendly difficulty curve]], some quests will be really hard to complete, mostly because you'll have no idea where to go next or what to do. The game helpfully points out you can engage in another quest while you're blundering around clueless.
* HaveAGayOldTime: Because the game uses older English language dialogue, expect people to describe unusual things using the term 'Queer'.
* HenchmenRace: Rare non-evil example in the form of Pawns, homunculi created to fight the dragons and aid the Arisen.
* InnBetweenTheWorlds: Inns are one of two places (the other being Sigil Stones) where Pawns from every different plane of reality gather.
* {{Jerkass}}: Feste, a jester who's more than willing to betray, use, and backstab anyone to keep his life of ease
* [[KnightinSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor]]: Julien after meeting with the local lords in Gransys.
* KillItWithFire: Fire based spells are especially effective on feathered beasts and are handy in lighting the way at night.
* [[LadyofWar Lady of War]]: Mercedes is a noble lady who was expected to be wed by twenty. She asked for a platoon of knights to lead so she could work on her skills as a commander instead.
* LevelGrinding: Done subtly; for a lot of questions you'll be required to backtrack, meaning you'll often be killing respawning thieves, goblins, wolves, etc.
* LinearWarriorsQuadraticWizards: Averted completely, surprisingly enough. The different classes all have different play styles, but the game puts emphasis on teamwork, not going it alone.
* MacrossMissileMassacre: The Magick Archer's Threefold Bolt, Seeker Bolt, and their upgraded versions fire off multiple magic arrows that home on their targets following erratic trails. Unfortunately, your opponents will also have this buff.
* MagicKnight: The Mystic Knight class, which functions as a defender with some support spells.
* NintendoHard: The main missions aren't bad at first, but the second you get into the sidequests...
* OldMaster: The Dragonforged, an old man who somehow knows more about the dragons than anyone else alive. Nobody knows how he learned it.
* OurMonstersAreDifferent:
** A lot are based entirely on old representations of Medieval and Greek mythology, with a few other things thrown in for good measure.
** [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent Goblins]]: They're about as smart as children, capable of understanding how to use weapons and armor, and tame other creatures like cyclops.
** [[OurGryphonsAreDifferent Griffins]]: They resemble classical representations but with the coloration of eagles and their wings generate electricity in flight.
** [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Dragons]]: Only come around to mark the end of the age, bringing with them a huge surge of monsters around the world then await their respective Arisen on a mountain or other high, easily noticeable place.
** [[OurHomunculiAreDifferent Pawns]]: Spawned specifically to fight dragons, pawns are immortal non-human beings that aid the Arisen.
* RelationshipValues: The Affinity system allows you to befriend every single npc available, giving you discounts or advice. [[spoiler: The one with the highest affinity gets captured by the dragon and becomes your LoveInterest.]]
* ShieldBash: The Fighter has a number of attacks based around using the shield.
* SoftWater: [[AvertedTrope Averted.]] A fall from a height is a fall from a height, no matter what you land in.
* SquishyWizard: Can be avoided by players and pawns depending on your build and class, but played straight for many bands of rogues you run into.
* StopHelpingMe: Averted in actual gameplay: the pawns are good fighters. Unfortunately, they're also chatty and repeat themselves. ''A lot.''
* SuicidalOverconfidence: The game levels you up fairly quickly, and there's a ''triple figure'' level cap. The various enemies out to pick a fight with you don't seem to realize this.
* TotalPartyKill: It'll happen a lot.
* TraumaInn: Resting at an inn is one of the few ways to recover lost or unconscious pawns.
* TrickArrow:
** The Strider, Ranger and Magick Archer classes all have multiple shot types, least of which being the {{Multishot}} and {{Rain of Arrows}}. Magick Archer is notable for being able to make their arrows home in on targets.
** The Magick Archer even has a shot that gets more powerful when bounced off multiple surfaces before striking a target.
* UglyGuyHotWife: Duke Edmun's wife, Aedeline.
* WideOpenSandbox: You're free to go absolutely anywhere in the world at any time. On the other hand, [[BeefGate go to the wrong place when you're under leveled,]] and you're pretty much toast.
* VideogameCrueltyPotential:
** You can pick up and throw pretty much anything or anyone. This can range from [[CombatPragmatist pragmatic tactics]] like tossing an enemy off a cliff, to random dickery like a back-and-forth game of "catch the pig" between you and your pawn.
** VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Though, be careful what animals you pick on, or you'll find yourself on the business end of an ox’s horns.
* WellDoneSonGuy: Possibly Savan, who molded his pawn after his father who was killed by the dragon.
