Gemma is a character in Dragon Quest XI.
Appearance[]
Gemma has long blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a teal and white dress with an orange apron and bandana.
Personality[]
Gemma is very kind and pretty outgoing. She treats her friends with respect, mostly the Luminary. She can be pretty emotional at certain times, but she can get over it quickly. She is also very helpful, like giving the Luminary her charm to bring with on his journey to remind him of her.
Biography[]
Dragon Quest XI[]
Gemma mostly serves as a tutorial character. A non-player character in battle, Gemma will usually watch with trepidation as the Luminary engages the enemy, cheering him on throughout the encounter. Her dog takes the more active role of the two, as she assists with her lunges and barks, the latter of which can stun a target for at least one turn. If for any reason the Luminary is low on HP or MP, Gemma will toss a recovery item to him.
Coming of Age[]
Both the Luminary and Gemma were born on the same exact day. On the birthday they become an adult, the pair decides to participate in a coming-of-age ritual together. To perform the rite, they must climb to the summit of Cobblestone Tor and offer a prayer. She and her dog Sandy accompany the Luminary on the climb when they are suddenly attacked by monsters. The Luminary dispatches them in short order, with Sandy's aid.
As the pair continues their ascent, they witness Cole under attack from a pair of smogs, which are also felled quickly. Cole tries to explain that he had hoped to prank Gemma when the monsters appeared, but Gemma scolds him and orders him back to Cobblestone with Sandy. Though still perplexed by the monster attacks, Gemma continues on with the Luminary to reach the top of the Tor.
In an instant, Gemma and the Luminary are attacked by a Hades condor. Gemma loses her footing and nearly slips off a precipice, but the Luminary catches her arm. His tattoo suddenly flashes, projecting into the clouds and summoning a bolt of lightning that strikes the bird down. With the skirmish resolved, Gemma recites the prayer, thus completing the ritual. The rain that had fallen on the area ceased, and the skies cleared.
Later that evening, both Gemma and the Luminary are restless as each ponders what lies ahead. The Luminary is to go on his journey. Gemma pauses to reflect on their time growing up, and recalls a bit of the Luminary's legend as she points out his star overhead.
As our hero prepares to depart in the morning, Gemma is hard at work, and fashions a charm as her parting gift to him.
Road to Yggdrasil[]
Gemma is captured along with other residents when Heliodor sacks Cobblestone in order to root out the Darkspawn they claim is there. What happens to her after this remains unknown.
Rise of the Lord of Shadows[]
After the Fall, Gemma is found to be alive and well, thanks in part to Hendrik and his humane treatment of the prisoners taken in the raid. Once again, she has the Luminary following her inside the ruins of Cobblestone, now The Last Bastion, where survivors of the Fall have gathered.
In Search of Lost Time[]
Gemma returns to the devastated village upon her release from the Heliodor dungeons. With the church being the only remaining building, she and Amber petition the party for their aid in restoring the village. To do so, they will need to find able help from around Erdrea.
Quotes[]
- "Welcome home...darling! Tee hee! I'm still shy about calling you that, you know! You look exhausted. You shouldn't push yourself so hard, you know. Anyway, now you're back, you can have a nice rest. Are you ready to turn in?" (If the Luminary chooses to marry her at the end of Drustan's Labyrinth and he goes home to Cobblestone)
- "Goodnight then, darling! Have yourself a lovely sleep now, won't you?" (If the Luminary marries her, visits her in Cobblestone, and takes up her offer to rest)
- "Morning, darling! It was so nice spending time with you-I only wish you could stay longer. ...But I know that's not how things are right now." (If the Luminary marries her and sleeps in their house)
- "You don't have to worry about me-I'll be just fine here with my new mother-in-law! Hee hee!" (If the Luminary marries her and leaves their house)
- "You're full of beans, aren't you? I know! Let's go out for a lover's stroll!" (If the Luminary marries her, visits her in Cobblestone and declines her offer to rest)
- "...Alright. Well, we can do something next time you're home. Take care out there...darling!" (If the Luminary declines taking a stroll)
- "Oh, I know! Why don't we go up to the Tor, just for old times' sake? Come on, what do you say?" (If the Luminary decides to take a stroll)
- "Ooh, lovely! I'm so excited! Last one to the south exit's a rotten egg!" (If the Luminary agrees to going to Cobblestone Tor)
- "It's such a shame you're always away Hero. I'd love to stroll round the village with you more often. Still, I'm absolutely ecstatic you're here right now. It's the little moments we spend together like this that I treasure the most. Come on, let's take this chance to go to Cobblestone Tor again. I bet it'll be fun!" (If the Luminary marries her and they're on the way to Cobblestone Tor)
- "It's been a while since we were last here together, hasn't it? Why don't we try climbing the Tor again-for old times' sake?" (If the Luminary marries her and they're in Cobblestone Tor)
- "Do you remember when we climbed the Tor together, Hero? Well, the truth is that I was planning to tell you that I'd always liked you once we reached the top. With all the monsters and excitement, though, I couldn't find the right moment...But it seems you knew all along anyway. When you proposed to me, I was so happy I thought I was going to burst! Oh, I wish I had the words to tell you exactly how I feel...All I know is that I want to be with you, forever!" (If the Luminary marries her and they're in Cobblestone Tor)
- "Nothing's scary as long as you're by my side!" (If the Luminary marries her and they encounter monsters near the peak of Cobblestone Tor)
- "Well, that was a bit of a surprise, wasn't it? Haven't you got big and strong, though! Hey, since we've come this far, would you mind going up to the top of the Tor again with me? We can take in the view, for old times' sake." (If the Luminary marries her and once the Luminary defeats the monsters near the peak of Cobblestone Tor)
- "I'll never get tired of this view! And were so lucky with the weather! It feels a lifetime ago that we came here for the ceremony, doesn't it? So much has happened since you set out on your adventures...But you're back with me now, that's the main thing! Hee hee! A lot happened at our wedding too, didn't it? What a day! The whole village was there cheering us on, your poor mum was crying her eyes out...Sandy was running round like a mad thing...Oh, and don't get me started on your grandad and the cake! Speaking of which, how nervous were we both when we had to cut it? I felt like my hands were made of jelly! ...Would you do me a favour? Would you...say your vows again? It was so romantic! You're usually so quiet, but there you were all of a sudden baring your soul like that! I couldn't believe it! Go on-say you will. For me?" (If the Luminary marries her and they reach the top of Cobblestone Tor)
- "Hee hee! Don't tell me you're embarrassed! Alright, I'll start you off. Here comes my best priest impression! Ahem...Do you take Gemma to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her as long as you both shall live?" (If the Luminary marries her, is on top of Cobblestone Tor, and agrees to go over their marriage vows)
- "Oh, thank you so much! You have such a wonderful way with words! I promise to love you too, of course. Even while you're far away on adventures I couldn't even dream of...I'll always be here, you know. And when you've finally finished saving the world, I'll be right here waiting. Waiting for you to come home at last..." (If the Luminary marries her, is on top of Cobblestone Tor, and says 'yes' when asked if will love Gemma for life)
- "I know you'll be heading off on plenty more adventures, and doing all kinds of stuff I can't even imagine...But I'll always be here, you know. And when you've finally finished saving the world, I'll be waiting-waiting for you to come home at last..." (If the Luminary marries her, and on top of Cobblestone Tor)
- "Oh, I'm just so happy! Recreating our wedding up on the Tor was wonderful! I'm so glad you agreed to do it!" (If the Luminary marries her, goes to Cobblestone Tor, and goes to their house)
Other Appearances[]
Dragon Quest Rivals[]
Appears as part of the 9th card series.
Dragon Quest of the Stars[]
Appears as part of the Dragon Quest XI story event in the game.
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Trivia[]
- In the official art, Gemma is often seen wielding a sword, despite never seen using one in-game.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Gemma |
| German | Sandra |
| Spanish | Gema |
| Italian | Unknown |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | 艾玛 |
| Korean | Unknown |