Moti

Moti
Children of Mana sprite Sword of Mana sprite Legend of Mana artwork Trials of Mana artwork Secret of Mana sprite Final Fantasy Adventure sprite
First appearance	Final Fantasy Adventure (1991)
Latest appearance	Trials of Mana HD (2020)
Title(s)	Shopkeeper
Role	Support
Gender	Male
Species	Human
Counterpart(s)	Lady MotiEoM

Moti, also known as Mr. Moti or Shopkeeper, is a recurring non-player character in the Mana series.

Background

Motis are generic male shopkeepers showing in traditional Sikh attire. They are notable for dancing vigorously at their counter.

History

Final Fantasy Adventure

Shopkeepers are seen tending various shops throughout the land, although some are owned by wolf creatures. Most inns are also owned by them.

Secret of Mana

Most shops and inns in Secret of Mana are owned by turban-wearing men who provide the same role as the previous installments. King Amar III from the kingdom of Kakkara is depicted as such, taking offense when the party assumes his role as a merchant.

Trials of Mana

Shopkeepers act the same as before, selling wares and providing a place to stay at inns. In the Nevarlan region, they have a much darker complexion. However, their 3D model in the remake stays the same wherever.

Legend of Mana

“He is everywhere doing everything.”

—In-game Encyclopedia

Now officially named Mr. Moti, he is a familiar fixture in every town existing in Legend of Mana, where he is known to manage a variety of establishments, encompassing inns, armouries and hotels. Mr. Moti is said to have a love of dancing, and is credited to have formulated a dance that is known as the "Moti Dance", one that he performs in all his appearances.

Sword of Mana

Moti is found yet again in numerous business establishments, most often in towns and villages.

Children of Mana

Main article: Moti (Children of Mana)

Moti is an important figure in the game, being the former ruler of Jadd during the events of Dawn of Mana. He established the Mana Village on Ilusia Isle after the great cataclysm and act as the mayor and a father figure to many, including Ferrik. He, surprisingly, doesn't enjoy dancing like his other incarnations.

Echoes of Mana

Main article: Lady Moti

Lady Moti takes the place of her male counterpart in the mobile game. She owns the sundries in Pinzton as she dances gracefully behind the counter.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Moti.

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  Shopkeeper^SeoM

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  Shopkeeper^{ToM HD}