In Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, Ryuka endures slavery and construction of a grand temple after being snatched from his father, witnessing the tragic demise at the hands of formidable enemies in his youth. Upon breaking free from captivity a decade later, he embarks on a quest to unveil his father's enigmatic history, only to discover his mother's survival, prompting a perilous journey to save her from the depths of the underworld. Alongside this daunting task, Ryuka faces the dilemma of choosing between two potential partners for marriage: Bianca or Flora.