Lian
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| Lian キクイ Kikui | |
 Art from Legends: Arceus | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Hisui |
| Generation | VIII |
| Games | Legends: Arceus |
| Member of | Pearl Clan |
| Rank | Member |
Lian (Japanese: キクイ Kikui) is a warden tasked with watching over a special Kleavor in the Obsidian Fieldlands. He is a member of the Pearl Clan.
He bears some resemblance to Clay, sporting the same hat and similar hair styles, but the relationship between the two, if any, is unknown.
In the core series
Although he is young, Lian has been given the role of warden because he has proven himself to be very talented.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キクイ Kikui | From 菊芋 kikuimo (Jerusalem artichoke) |
| English | Lian | From Helianthus tuberosus (scientific name of Jerusalem Artichoke) |
| German | Topin | From Topinambur (Jerusalem artichoke) |
| Spanish | Nambo | From tupinambo (Jerusalem artichoke) |
| French | Élian | From Helianthus tuberosus |
| Italian | Rapan | From rapa tadesca (Jerusalem artichoke) and Rafan (Clay) |
| Korean | 단지 Danji | From 뚱딴지 ttungttanji (Jerusalem artichoke) |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 菊伊 Júyī | From 菊芋 júyù / gūkwuh (Jerusalem artichoke) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 菊伊 Gūkyī |
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