Lian
| Lian キクイ Kikui | |
 Art from Legends: Arceus | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Hisui |
| Generation | VIII |
| Games | Legends: Arceus |
Lian (Japanese: キクイ Kikui) is a character introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. He is a warden tasked with watching over a special Kleavor in the Obsidian Fieldlands.
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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