A warrior takes sword in hand,
Clasping a gem to his heart.
Engraving vanishing memories into the sword,
He places finely honed skills into the stone.
Spoken from the sword, handed down from the stone...
Now the story can be told...
That is the story of a world called Ivalice.
The strong military kingdom known as the Arcadia Empire
That rules the Valentia Continent,
And the Rosalia Empire that rules the Ordalia Continent
Have been continuously at war for long years.
In the midst of it, Arcadia Empire invaded the small kingdom of Dalmasca,
Positioned in the hallway between the two continents and thus is geopolitically important.
Under the invasion of the Arcadia Empire, the Dalmasca Kingdom accepted defeat.
But Ashe, the rightful heir to the trone of Dalmasca,
Joined the resistance army movements to fight against the empire.
The enemy's chase and attack of this girl with the liberation of her mother nation in heart is severe,
But, she can not be defeated.
At this moment, she meets the young man Vaan.
With this meeting, begins the change in Ashe's heart.
And thus...
The meeting of these two people will greatly change the story of this world.
The battle system in FXII is truly unique. In some ways it is like FFX-2 and VII. The characters may move like in a real time battle in any direction. With each character you may set "Gambits" which will automatically make characters execute whatever command you set them to. Upon using a command a small bar will charge (like in X-2) and when it is full the command will be executed. When targeting an enemy a blue line will appear from the character to the monster/enemy. This is how you know who is being targeted and by whom.
The party may only consist of three characters at one time like in most other FF games. However, throughout the game a character may join your party temporarily causing them to become a "guest." Guests join your party temporarily and fight alongside your party of three so there are 4 people fighting at once.
Throughout the game you will want to buy new armor, weapons, magicks and technicks. You have to buy a magick before you can use it as well as a technick. (Magick=Magic Technick=Technique) If you buy some armor and wish to equip it you must have the appropriate license for it first. The license system is similar to that of FFX's sphere grid. In order to get a license you will need enough License Points (LP). To get these you must defeat monsters. When you have enough LP's you may open the license menu of which ever character you wish and buy the license for it. However, you can only get licenses that are touching licenses you have allready bought.
Name:Vaan Age:17 Race:Hume
Vaan is a 17 year old boy who lives in the country of Dalmasca. After Dalmasca was overtaken by the Archadian empire and his brother killed he was forced to live without any relatives. Two years after the event of his brothers death he decides to take action and steal back what he belives is Dalmasca's from the Palace now home to the Imperial Soldiers of Archadia. Upon sneaking into the Palace he had no idea it would change his life forever leading to an adventure taking place all over the country of Ivalice.
Name:Panello Age:16 Race:Hume
Panello is a friend of Vaan's who seems to want things the way they once were. Trying to keep Vaan out of trouble she often get's on his back about the things he does, such as stealing. Upon Vaan getting into trouble she tries to help him but does not succeed. Eventually she would join Vaan again and the rest of his new campanions to join the resistance agains Archadia in hopes of reclaiming their home once again.
Name:Ashe Age:19 Race:Hume
Ashe is the daughter of the King of Dalmasca. Upon the death of her father and her newly wedded husband she remains the only royal blood to the Country of Dalmasca. After faking death she joins the resistance in reclaiming Dalmasca once again and eventually meets Vaan and the rest of his party having no joice to accompany them. Eventually she comes to trust Vaan and his friends in joining them in their journey throughout Dalmasca.
Name:Fran Age:Unkown Race:Viera
Fran is a Viera and loyal comrade of Balthier. Being very skilled in using weapons she is best with Fencing and Arching. Fran provides information throughout the story pertaining to things that Humes cannot. This would include the often used term "mist". Fran will help Balthier and Vaan escaping nearly impossible odds causing her to be a vital addition to the group.
Name:Balthier Age:22 Race:Hume
Balthier is very relaxed, calm, coll fellow. Tending to stand in a neutral position between the war he is a Sky Pirate steeling from those that he feels deserve it. Upon metting Vaan in the Palace located in Rhabanastre he eventually joins him, bringing Fran with them. Balthier adds that 'funny' 'sarcastic' feel to the game whenver he appears.
Name:Basch Age:36 Race:Hume
As a former Captain of the Dalmasca army he was sentenced to death for betraying his country killing the King who he claims sold the people of Dalmasca to Archadia. Upon doing so he also kills Vaan's brother Reks. Two years later, still alive Vaan and the rest of the group meet him and he becomes a vital member of their group. However, his goals and statements do still remain cloudy.
The battle system in FXII is truly unique. In some ways it is like FFX-2 and VII. The characters may move like in a real time battle in any direction. With each character you may set "Gambits" which will automatically make characters execute whatever command you set them to. Upon using a command a small bar will charge (like in X-2) and when it is full the command will be executed. When targeting an enemy a blue line will appear from the character to the monster/enemy. This is how you know who is being targeted and by whom.
Throughout the game you will want to buy new armor, weapons, magicks and technicks. You have to buy a magick before you can use it as well as a technick. (Magick=Magic Technick=Technique) If you buy some armor and wish to equip it you must have the appropriate license for it first. The license system is similar to that of FFX's sphere grid. In order to get a license you will need enough License Points (LP). To get these you must defeat monsters. When you have enough LP's you may open the license menu of which ever character you wish and buy the license for it. However, you can only get licenses that are touching licenses you have allready bought.
