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''Dragon Quest IV'' had a unique way of advancing the story. It was split into five chapters. The first four chapters were told from the perspective of the hero's future companions. The fifth chapter was the hero's quest. During that quest, you would meet with and join with the companions whose stories were told in earlier chapters. Then, with a full cast of companions the group would begin their journey to save the world.
''Dragon Quest IV'' had a unique way of advancing the story. It was split into five chapters. The first four chapters were told from the perspective of the hero's future companions. The fifth chapter was the hero's quest. During that quest, you would meet with and join with the companions whose stories were told in earlier chapters. Then, with a full cast of companions the group would begin their journey to save the world.
The first four chapters were dedicated towards introducing motives and back-stories to the hero's companions, as well as some information on the game's antagonist, [[Necrosaro]]. Each story gives meaning and attachment to those characters. In chapter one, the royal guard Ragnar must save the missing children and in doing so uncovers a plot to kill the still young hero. In chapter two, the princess Alena tries to prove her strength and sets out on a journey with her servants Borya and Kiryl. In chapter three, the merchant [[Torneko]]  (Taloon in the original English version) seeks wealth and treasure. In chapter four, the dancer Maya and the fortune teller Meena attempt to exact revenge on their father's murder. All four of these stories lead up to the hero's fifth and final chapter.


Unlike the previous dragon quest games however, it appears that the storyline of Dragon Quest IV does not relate to the storyline of Dragon Quest I, II, and III.
Unlike the previous dragon quest games however, it appears that the storyline of Dragon Quest IV does not relate to the storyline of Dragon Quest I, II, and III.
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==Plot==
==Plot==


===Chapter 1===
===Chapter 1=== ''([[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 1|Main Article: Chapter 1]])''
[[Ragnar]] (ライアン), one of the soldiers in the royal palace of [[Burland]], is sent by the king on a journey to find out why children are disappearing across the kingdom. The first chapter is rather short and serves mainly as an introduction.
[[Ragnar]] (ライアン), one of the soldiers in the royal palace of [[Burland]], is sent by the king on a journey to find out why children are disappearing across the kingdom.  


===Chapter 2===
===Chapter 2===
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===Chapter 3===
===Chapter 3===
[[Torneko]] (トルネコ, Taloon in the NES localisation, Torneko Taloon in the DS localisation) lives in [[Lakanaba]] with his wife and son, and works part-time in the local weapon shop. He wants to become the best merchant in the world, so he leaves his hometown in search of profit.
[[Torneko]] (トルネコ, Taloon in the NES localisation) lives in [[Lakanaba]] with his wife and son, and works part-time in the local weapon shop. He wants to become the best merchant in the world, so he leaves his hometown in search of profit.


===Chapter 4===
===Chapter 4===
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===Chapter 5===
===Chapter 5===
The [[Legendary Hero]] has been brought up by the inhabitants of a remote and nameless mountain village. But Psaro and his legions destroy the village, leaving only the hero alive. The hero leaves in search of his seven companions, in the hopes of defeating the King of Hell.
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)]] has been brought up by the inhabitants of a remote and nameless mountain village. But Psaro and his legions destroy the village, leaving only the hero alive. The hero leaves in search of his seven companions, in the hopes of defeating Psaro and saving the world.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
As with every Dragon Quest, [[Koichi Sugiyama]] composed the music and directed all the associated spinoffs. Here is the tracklisting of the Symphonic Suite:
[[Koichi Sugiyama]] composed the music and directed all the associated spinoffs. Here is the tracklisting of the Symphonic Suite:
# [[Overture]] (1:55)
# [[Overture]] (1:55)
# Minuet (3:07)
# Minuet (3:07)