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The '''Dragon Block Staff''' is a magical [[Wingly]] artifact created to diminish the power of [[Dragon|Dragons]] and [[Dragoon|Dragoons]]. [[Dart]] and company are on a quest to retrieve it, in order to stop the [[Divine Dragon]]'s attacks. The staff is protected by a powerful guardian in ruins leftover from the [[Dragon Campaign]].  
The '''Dragon Block Staff''' is one of two magical [[Wingly]] artifacts created during the [[Dragon Campaign]] to combat [[Dragon|Dragons]] and [[Dragoon|Dragoons]], the other being the [[Equipment#dragonbuster|Dragon Buster]]. Said to have kept the [[Divine Dragon]] sealed for over 10,000 years, the staff can diminish the power of all nearby Dragons and Dragoons. [[Dart]] and company are on a quest to retrieve it in hopes of stopping the Dragon's attacks.


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==Story Revelations (Spoilers)==
In [[Deningrad]], [[Rose]] is the first to mention the staff- stating it would be needed to fight the Divine Dragon. While initially planning to ask Queen [[Theresa]] for help locating it, Rose turns her question to [[Meru]] whose loud reaction inadvertently exposes her knowledge. Meru reveals that she believes the staff to be located in the [[Forest of Winglies]].


== History ==
In the Forest of Winglies, Ancestor [[Blano]] concedes that Winglies can no longer master the staff but believes that Dragoons might be able. Revealing the staff is sealed in the ruins of Kadessa, now simply referred to as the Forbidden Land, he states that, "There is still some magic power left. And it attracts monsters." Whether he was referring to the ruins or the staff is unclear.
This staff has been passed down through generations of Winglies. It is said to have kept the Divine Dragon sealed for over 10,000 years. At some point before or after that, it was hidden in the former Wingly capital Kadessa - now known as the Forbidden Land.  


== Present ==
In a room within Kadessa, the staff is found upside down and embedded in the ceiling. [[Miranda]] notes that it seems small, but Rose rebuts that the size of an object doesn't correlate to its magical power. When Meru flies up and pulls at the staff, a large section of the rocky ceiling dislodges itself and flips over to reveal the powerful guardian [[Grand Jewel]]. After the party defeats the guardian, the staff descends slowly and is claimed by the party.  
With the Divine Dragon free from its magical prison in Mortal Dragon Mountain, Dart and company think about how to defeat the Dragon before it can cause more damage. The staff's possible whereabouts are revealed by [[Meru]], who believes it is located in the [[Forest of Winglies]]. [[Miranda]] joins the group to ensure the party is capable of handling the job, and they go to the Evergreen Forest. To the north, a secret path is revealed whereby Meru is confirmed to be a [[Wingly]].  


The party arrives in the Wingly Forest, met with immediate hostility. They plea for support, and by order of [[Blano|Ancestor Blano]] are permitted to enter. Arriving near the top of the village, the group speaks with Blano asking for his support against the Divine Dragon. He reveals that he knew they were coming, admitting that the times won't leave Winglies alone. Blano states that both parties must combine their strengths to overcome the Divine Dragon, or no one will survive. Winglies can no longer master the staff, but it is believed that Dragoons may be able to use it.He reveals that the Dragon Buster is lost, but that the Dragon Block Staff is still safe and accounted for. Despite some difficulty with the teleportation system, Blano and several Winglies channel their magic so that the party can retrieve the staff.  
In Deningrad after the Divine Dragon's attack on the Crystal Palace, [[Luanna]] describes the staff as an enormous whirlwind, a tornado that absorbs everything.


Having been sealed in the ruins of Kadessa, the Dragon Block Staff is protected by a magical guardian. The party navigates the grand ruins, eventually arriving in a special chamber. The staff appears to be embedded in a large, rocky formation of some kind. Miranda notes that it doesn't appear impressive, but [[Rose]] rebuts that the appearance of an object doesn't correlate to its magical prowess. She goes on to convey that the Divine Dragon was sealed because it could not be tamed nor killed. Meru proceeds to retrieve the staff, when a sudden rumbling shakes the area violently. A large object dislodges itself from the ceiling, flipping over so that the staff is upright atop a large, strange mass of dark material and golden glows. A battle ensues with the powerful guardian [[Grand Jewel]]. After the party defeats the guardian, the staff descends slowly and is claimed by the party. They head back to the Wingly Forest, as the Divine Dragon flies overhead.
In the [[Mountain of Mortal Dragon]], Dart throws the Dragon Block Staff upon entering combat with the Divine Dragon. It suppresses the power of Dragons and Dragoons for the entirety of the battle, but shatters in the process.


The party races to the Mountain of Mortal Dragon. As the navigate the mountainous terrain, sounds of a battle are heard from afar. The party moves in to find out what's going on. As they get close, the find that [[Lloyd]] has already engaged and heavily weakened the Divine Dragon. Lloyd is fatigued, and the Dragon lets out a mighty roar. Dart and the party steel themselves, charging into battle. Dart uses the Dragon Block Staff right away, limiting the Dragon's power (and that of Dragoons). Despite the Dragon already being weakened by Lloyd as well as the staff, the battle is quite difficult. The party is victorious, the Divine Dragon is felled, and Lloyd swoops back in to claim the Divine Dragoon Spirit. The Dragon Block Staff broke during the battle, marking the last time it was ever used.  
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== Use in Combat ==
[[Miranda]] joins the group to ensure the party is capable of handling the job, and they go to the [[Evergreen Forest]]. To the north, a secret path is revealed whereby Meru is confirmed to be a Wingly. While initially met with hostility, the Dragoons are granted permission to enter by [[Blano|Ancestor Blano]] who meets them near the top of the village. He reveals that he knew they were coming, admitting that the times won't leave Winglies alone, and concedes that both parties must combine their strengths to overcome the Divine Dragon or no one will survive. Blano teleports the party directly to Kadessa.
In combat, the Dragon Block Staff always diminishes the power of Dragoons and Dragons. However, its exact effects vary among the three battles it makes an appearance in. In all cases, the staff does not reduce the effects of Dragoon Magic which involve healing and defensive buffs, making it effective to transform for short periods at a time.
 
=== Grand Jewel ===
She goes on to convey that the Divine Dragon was sealed because it could not be tamed nor killed. They head back to the Wingly Forest, as the Divine Dragon flies overhead.
If Dragoons are used in the battle, the [[Grand Jewel]] will activate the power of the staff. While the effect is active, Dragoons deal 10% damage and receive 10x as much damage.
 
=== Divine Dragon ===
The party races to the Mountain of Mortal Dragon, hearing sounds of a battle from afar. The party moves in to find out what's going on. As they get close, the find that [[Lloyd]] has already engaged and heavily weakened the Divine Dragon. Lloyd is fatigued, and the Dragon lets out a mighty roar. Dart and the party steel themselves, charging into battle. Despite the Dragon already being weakened by Lloyd as well as the staff, the battle is quite difficult. The party is victorious, the Divine Dragon is felled, and Lloyd swoops back in to claim the Divine Dragoon Spirit.-->
At the start of battle with the [[Divine Dragon]], Dart will activate the Dragon Block Staff. This causes the staff to break, but its effects will remain until the battle is over. Dragoons will deal only 40% of normal damage, while taking 4x damage. The Divine Dragon is weakened as well, but its stats do not change; implying that its stats only reflect the weakened state.
==Goods==
=== Melbu Frahma ===
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[[Melbu Frahma]] will use this ability in his final phase if targeted by a Dragoon Magic attack. Like the original effect from Grand Jewel, Dragoons will deal 10% of normal damage and receive 10x more damage than normal.
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{{!}} [[Goods#dragonblocker|Dragon Block Staff]] {{!}}{{!}} Dragon Blocker {{!}}{{!}} Defeat the [[Grand Jewel]]. {{!}}{{!}} [[Missing File]]
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==Combat==
While the Dragon Block Staff diminishes the offensive power of Dragoons and Dragons, its exact effect varies among the battles it appears. The staff does not reduce Dragoon spells which only heal or apply defensive effects.
===[[Grand Jewel]]===
If a Dragoon is present in the battle during its turn, the Grand Jewel will activate the Dragon Block Staff. After use, Dragoons deal 10% damage and receive 10x damage until the Grand Jewel takes 3 turns.
===[[Divine Dragon]]===
At the start of battle Dart will activate the Dragon Block Staff causing it to shatter. Until the battle ends: Dragoons deal 40% damage and receive 4x damage. Despite the descriptive text stating otherwise, this effect only applies to the Divine Dragon narratively and not mechanically. From this, it can be inferred that its base stats reflect its weakened state.
===[[Melbu Frahma]]===
While not strictly in possession of the staff, Melbu Frahma can use a visually identical ability in his 4th form if targeted by a Dragoon spell. This effect is also identical to the Grand Jewel's variant: Dragoons deal 10% damage and receive 10x damage until Melbu Frahma takes 3 turns.

Latest revision as of 12:32, 5 June 2026

The Dragon Block Staff is one of two magical Wingly artifacts created during the Dragon Campaign to combat Dragons and Dragoons, the other being the Dragon Buster. Said to have kept the Divine Dragon sealed for over 10,000 years, the staff can diminish the power of all nearby Dragons and Dragoons. Dart and company are on a quest to retrieve it in hopes of stopping the Dragon's attacks.

Story Revelations (Spoilers)

In Deningrad, Rose is the first to mention the staff- stating it would be needed to fight the Divine Dragon. While initially planning to ask Queen Theresa for help locating it, Rose turns her question to Meru whose loud reaction inadvertently exposes her knowledge. Meru reveals that she believes the staff to be located in the Forest of Winglies.

In the Forest of Winglies, Ancestor Blano concedes that Winglies can no longer master the staff but believes that Dragoons might be able. Revealing the staff is sealed in the ruins of Kadessa, now simply referred to as the Forbidden Land, he states that, "There is still some magic power left. And it attracts monsters." Whether he was referring to the ruins or the staff is unclear.

In a room within Kadessa, the staff is found upside down and embedded in the ceiling. Miranda notes that it seems small, but Rose rebuts that the size of an object doesn't correlate to its magical power. When Meru flies up and pulls at the staff, a large section of the rocky ceiling dislodges itself and flips over to reveal the powerful guardian Grand Jewel. After the party defeats the guardian, the staff descends slowly and is claimed by the party.

In Deningrad after the Divine Dragon's attack on the Crystal Palace, Luanna describes the staff as an enormous whirlwind, a tornado that absorbs everything.

In the Mountain of Mortal Dragon, Dart throws the Dragon Block Staff upon entering combat with the Divine Dragon. It suppresses the power of Dragons and Dragoons for the entirety of the battle, but shatters in the process.

Goods

Name on Acquisition Name in Inventory Acquisition Image
Dragon Block Staff Dragon Blocker Defeat the Grand Jewel. Missing File

Combat

While the Dragon Block Staff diminishes the offensive power of Dragoons and Dragons, its exact effect varies among the battles it appears. The staff does not reduce Dragoon spells which only heal or apply defensive effects.

Grand Jewel

If a Dragoon is present in the battle during its turn, the Grand Jewel will activate the Dragon Block Staff. After use, Dragoons deal 10% damage and receive 10x damage until the Grand Jewel takes 3 turns.

Divine Dragon

At the start of battle Dart will activate the Dragon Block Staff causing it to shatter. Until the battle ends: Dragoons deal 40% damage and receive 4x damage. Despite the descriptive text stating otherwise, this effect only applies to the Divine Dragon narratively and not mechanically. From this, it can be inferred that its base stats reflect its weakened state.

Melbu Frahma

While not strictly in possession of the staff, Melbu Frahma can use a visually identical ability in his 4th form if targeted by a Dragoon spell. This effect is also identical to the Grand Jewel's variant: Dragoons deal 10% damage and receive 10x damage until Melbu Frahma takes 3 turns.

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