Throughout history, wars repeat themselves
in various times and places. From these
wars, legends of heroes are handed down
from generation to generation. Weathered
by rumors and the passing of time, the truth
may be forgotten, the reality buried under
legends.
Many years ago, a war seethed and erupted
within the land of Ivalice. It lasted for
50 years, finally ending when both sides
laid down their arms. However, the war had
exhausted the people's strength and the
country's resources, and the situation within
Ivalice gradually became worse.
The lords of the six ruling families united
to guide Ivalice back to prosperity. However,
their delicate balance of power soon collapsed.
One year after the 50-year war had ended,
Ivalice's Princess Ovelia was abducted.
Prompted by this, conflict grew between
two families: Gallione (ruled by Prince
Larg, whose crest was one of a White Lion)
and Zeltennia (ruled by Prince Goltana,
whose crest was a Black Lion). The war between
the two families would be known later as
"The Lion War."
Added to the backdrop of the Lion War was
the problem of succession to Ivalice's throne
due to the sudden death of the King. Prince
Larg is the elder brother of the Queen Ruvelia.
Prince Goltana is the younger cousin of
the dead King. According to historical record,
a young hero named Delita suppressed the
Lion War soon after it engulfed Ivalice.
There was also another young man named Ramza
who played a role during the Lion War, though
you will not see Ramza's name in any history
books. Now the true story can be told...
