Dragon Quest is loosely based on Dragon Quest III. Though many names and characters resemble those of the original, the world map is smaller and differently shaped. The story follows Abel and Tialah. Tialah receives the legendary Red Stone from Master Yogi, the sage of Aliahan Village. Soon after, she is kidnapped by the villain Baramos, who intends to use the Red Stone to resurrect The Great Dragon and obtain eternal life. Determined to rescue her, Abel is given the Blue Stone, which can seal the Dragon only after it has been released.