Well folks, you probably already know what a huge Dragon Quest fan that I am. It is my absolute favorite original game series ever. I love this series so much in fact, that once I finished Dragon Quest VIII, I wanted more -- more -- MORE!

So since Dragon Quest IX isn't out yet, and we're not sure if Square Enix will bring a translated DQ5 to American PS2's yet, I was forced to make my own DQ9. Enjoy!

Dragon Quest IX: The Poet and the Prophecy

The world appears to be at peace. Towns, cities, and Kingdoms all over your continent worship the King Slime deity Abimana. Slimes are sacred, and nobody dares to lay arms on one (thus, not so many people getting to level 2!).

You are the Chief's son in the small, distant village of Yasuju. A mysterious old poet enters your village, madly singing praise of a Goddess. When the villagers claim to not know the Goddess, the old poet sadly replies that they have all forgotten their heritage. He swears to proclaim the true divinity in every town and village of the world, and departs from your village.

That night, you and your father the Chief have the same dream; the dream of the true deity of your world. The next day, Inquisitor Richard visits your village, asking the whereabouts of the old poet. Wearing a tabbard with the King Slime deity emblazoned on it, along with his saber sheathed at his side, The Inquisitor vows to find this poet, and to properly punish him for his apostacy.

The Chief, realizing that the old poet may indeed speak the truth, entrusts to you the task of finding this poet, learning more, and protecting him from the harm of The Inquisitor. It is a journey that will take you across multiple continents, via multiple modes of transportation where you will meet many companions and foes.

Are you ready for the truth?