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The '''Erdrick Trilogy' | The '''Erdrick Trilogy''' refers to the first three games in the main Dragon Quest series. These titles share a similar setting and timeline, and feature a recurring theme of a bloodline chosen by [[Rubiss|divinity]] to repel diabolical forces that want to conquer the kingdom of [[Alefgard]]. The eponymous series takes it's name from [[Erdrick]], the original savior of the land. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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[[Dragon Quest III]] is chronologically the first game in the trilogy. It tells the story of [[Erdrick]] | [[Dragon Quest III]] is chronologically the first game in the trilogy. It tells the story of [[Erdrick]] freeing his native homeland from the threat of [[Baramos]] and descending to [[Alefgard]] to defeat the arch-fiend [[Zoma]]. After vanquishing him, Erdrick is trapped in Alefgard when the cleft between worlds closes. | ||
[[Dragon Quest]] tells the story of a | [[Dragon Quest]] tells the story of a descendant of Erdrick stepping forward to defeat a new evil foe who has taken up residence in [[Charlock Castle]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|new hero]] follows in his fore-bearer's footsteps and must regain their [[Erdrick Equipment|equipment]] in order to defeat the [[Dragonlord]] and restore order. Upon his victory, the hero and [[Princess Gwaelin]] leave Alefgard to explore and found new kingdoms in foreign regions. | ||
[[Dragon Quest II]] begins with | [[Dragon Quest II]] begins with a demonic siege on the kingdom of [[Moonbrooke]], one of many kingdoms founded by the hero of Dragon Quest I, by the mad priest [[Hargon]] and his apocalyptic cult. In response, the [[Prince of Midenhall]] is sent by his father to join forces with his cousins to stamp out the mad man's ambitions. The Prince of Midenhall, the [[Prince of Cannock]], and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] travel together throughout Alefgard and the greater the world [[Torland]], saving villages and towns from the cult's invasions before attacking the heart of evil in the frozen plateau of [[Rendarak]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:59, 26 November 2015
The Erdrick Trilogy refers to the first three games in the main Dragon Quest series. These titles share a similar setting and timeline, and feature a recurring theme of a bloodline chosen by divinity to repel diabolical forces that want to conquer the kingdom of Alefgard. The eponymous series takes it's name from Erdrick, the original savior of the land.
Plot
