Tales of the Abyss

テイルズオブジアビス

53 chapters

8 volumes

2005 – 2010

In the universe of Auldrant, every material consists of fundamental particles known as fonons. Ages ago, the uncovering of a seventh fonon type, which provided the ability to see the future, ignited widespread conflict among people. The wars ceased when miasma, a toxic gas emerging from the planet's interior, blanketed everything. At that moment, a prophet named Yulia emerged. Yulia, a fonist with the ability to foresee events, forecasted a method to contain the miasma thousands of years later. Acting on her prophecies, humanity managed to trap the harmful substance deep within the planet. More than two thousand years later, society functions based on Yulia's prophecy, called the Score. People trust in the "unmatched prosperity" that the Score guarantees and strictly adhere to its directions, believing this will usher in a golden age. The religious organization Yulia founded, the Order of Lorelei, reveals the Score to the populace, and its followers view total dedication to the Score as their supreme duty. The Score indicates that a certain young man, Luke fon Fabre, is essential for realizing this prosperous future. As the legitimate heir to the Kingdom of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear, Luke was abducted by the rival Malkuth Empire during his childhood. After his return, he has been confined to his family's manor for safety reasons, unaware of the growing dangers around him.