Romaly is a typical castletown which features a king who can save the game. It is the first location in a Dragon Quest game which features a Monster Arena where the player can gamble on enemy monster battles.
Kings Crown Subquest
Romaly is the focal point of the Kings Crown subquest. Upon first arrival, the king will request the heroes retrieve his stolen crown from a group of bandits. These bandits are Kandar and his henchmen who are headquartered in the nearby Tower of Shanpane. By defeating Kandar, the heroes can return the crown to the king. Subsequently, the king will make the hero, king of Romaly. However, in order to continue the quest, the hero must speak with the former king in the Monster Arena and express his desire to resign the throne.