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Inspired by their father's letter, a young dreamer seeks the end of the sky. But on preparing to depart, a warship appears in the village along with a mysterious girl seeking aid.

In a world abandoned by the gods, a lone dragon remained.

Bahamut, ruler of creation through destruction, sought to refine the realm the gods left behind into a richer, more bountiful place.

But the arrival of invaders from beyond the sky—the Astrals—brought an end to his plans.

The Astrals used creatures of terrible power known as primal beasts to bring the sky under their control. Long did the skies belong to the stars.

But the skydwellers bided their time and learned from their foes. Eventually they fought to take back the skies in a conflict that would come to be known as the War.

And here we find the Sky Realm, now a world of fragmented lands floating in a sea of clouds.

A new tale is about to begin here, spanning the skies and the stars alike...

Vyrn

Say, are you serious about leavin' the village?

Vyrn

Sure, your dad wrote about the end of the sky in his letter, but getting there might as well be impossible...

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I know we can reach it!

Vyrn

Oh! You mean with the Sky Map? The thingy the Astrals put together centuries ago?

Vyrn

If we had something like that, we could go anywhere! But you know that map's just something out of a fairy tale...

Vyrn

Real or not, there's no stopping you once you've made up your mind. Beats hanging around this sleepy village anyway!

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I have a plan.

Vyrn

Oh! You mean with the Sky Map? The thingy the Astrals put together centuries ago?

Vyrn

If we had something like that, we could go anywhere! But you know that map's just something out of a fairy tale...

Vyrn

Real or not, there's no stopping you once you've made up your mind. Beats hanging around this sleepy village anyway!

Vyrn

Huh?
Whoa! Hang on a minute! What was that?

Vyrn

That's... a battleship! What's it doing here in the middle of nowhere?

Vyrn

No way! What's going on here? I just heard something explode!

???

...

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I just saw a flash over by the forest...

Vyrn

What do you think it was? A part of the ship?

Vyrn

Hoo boy... What if that sets the whole forest on fire?

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We'd better check it out!

Vyrn

Whatever fell from that battleship should be over... here.

???

Eek!

Mysterious Girl

Ouch...

Mysterious Girl

...!

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Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?

Mysterious Girl

P-please! S-save me!

Vyrn

H-hey... That's a big request to spring on someone!

Gruff Voice

You there! Halt!
Drop your sword! Hands in the air!

Mysterious Girl

Gasp!

Soldiers in pursuit of the girl show up. Their armor suggests they are with the villainous Erste Empire, which employs military might to force kingdoms throughout the skies to their knees.

Vyrn

Who are you guys? Are you trying to pick a fight?

Imperial Soldier

If your life means anything to you, you'll cooperate and hand over that girl.

The soldiers' hostile intentions terrifies the girl.

Mysterious Girl

N-no!

Imperial Soldier

You heard me! Hand her over! You don't want to force my hand.

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She asked for our help!

Vyrn

That's right! We can't just do what you say when she's shakin' like a leaf over here!

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Like we can trust you!

Vyrn

That's right! We can't just do what you say when she's shakin' like a leaf over here!

Imperial Soldier

So that's how we're gonna play it, huh? Don't say I didn't warn you!

...!

Two elite soldiers are pursuing the mysterious girl named Lyria. The knight Katalina tries to protect her, while Captain Pommern attempts to do harm to the girl and young dreamer alike.

Imperial Soldier

Argh! Why you little...

...

Vyrn

Betcha weren't expecting that, huh? You can only dream of matching my pal's sword skills!

Imperial Soldier

Curses... This isn't over!

Vyrn

A friend of his? Stay sharp!

Knight

Lyria! Are you all right?

Mysterious Girl

Katalina! I... I...

Knight

Thank goodness she hasn't been injured. Have you two been protecting her?

Vyrn

I guess you could say that! They were after us too, so we just did what came naturally.

Mysterious Girl

You should have seen it, Katalina! This hero saved me! It was so... heroic!

Knight

Is that so? Well, I'm just glad you're safe.

Vyrn

So, um... Who are you guys exactly?

Vyrn

Doesn't seem like you're friends with those jerks from earlier.

Katalina

Ah, yes, how rude of me. My name is Katalina Aryze.

Katalina

And this is Lyria. I can't thank you enough for saving her.

Katalina

If you don't mind, could you tell me your name as well?

Vyrn

And I'm Vyrn! Where'd you two come from? Were those soldiers after you?

Lyria

W-where? Well, uh...

Katalina

That's right...
We... were being chased.

Katalina

Which is why we need to get out of here before more of them show up, and—

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Lieutenant Katalina!

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I do say. Did I give the order for you to stop and smell the roses out here, Lieutenant?

Katalina

C-Captain Pommern! Terribly sorry, sir. I'll return Lyria to the ship immediatel—

Pommern

Enough of these lies! You're the one who spirited her away from the ship, are you not?

Pommern

I do say! To defy the mighty Erste Empire requires profound bravery... and profound stupidity.

Katalina

...

Pommern

You knew the classified nature of the girl's existence when we placed her in your protection.

Pommern

Which means you must surely be aware of the gravity of your actions, yes?

Pommern

We need that girl to command the primals. To assist in her escape demands a grave punishment indeed!

Katalina

Captain... I simply thought it too dangerous for us to attempt using the power of the primal beasts.

Katalina

The primals are a legacy of the Astrals... Terrifying weapons that set the skies ablaze during the War.

Katalina

There's still much we don't know about them. To wield their power is—

Pommern

Don't change the subject!

Pommern

I do say... I've had quite enough of your insipid drivel. It's time to do what we came here for.

Pommern

Bweheheh... Who will weep for this pathetic backwater burg? No one! We shall destroy it!

Vyrn

Excuse me?

Pommern

I'll rid this place of anyone who opposes us! For I do say, the power to control the primals belongs to the Empire!

Pommern

Release the Hydra!

Imperial Soldier

Sir!

Katalina

The Hydra? It can't be!

Pommern

It can, Lieutenant! And all so that you may take proper responsibility for your actions!

Imperial Soldier

Use the Hydra! Spread out in formation to keep them from running!

Hydra

Groooar!

Vyrn

Where'd this crazy monster come from! Did that beard-twirlin' doofus bring it with him?

Lyria

Katalina!

Katalina

You really intend to burn this island to the ground, don't you?

Katalina

Is that how far the Empire's willing to go to use Lyria's power as their own?

Pommern

I believe we've explained this before, Lieutenant. With her power as a foundation, the Empire will rule the skies.

Pommern

We came to this island to research its primal shrine...

Pommern

But what we found instead was betrayal most foul!

Lyria

Katalina, I'm sorry... This is all because I asked you to take me outside...

Katalina

Lyria, I promised to show you the outside world. And no matter what happens, I'll stand by that promise.

Hydra

Grrr!

Gran

...!

Vyrn

Hold on... You're not actually thinking about tangling with that thing!

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We have to save them!

Pommern

I do say! It seems none of you are willing to accept reality!

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It's now or never!

Pommern

I do say! It seems none of you are willing to accept reality!

Pommern

Hydra! Dispose of this miserable little moppet!

Pommern

May the tot serve as a fitting example of what happens when you defy the Empire!

Hydra

Groooar!

Gran

...!

Gran

...

Vyrn

Whoa! Gran!
H-hang in there, buddy!

Pommern

Bweheheh! How utterly pitiful!

Katalina

An innocent civilian, and a child at that... Pommern! Just how far have you fallen!

Vyrn

Hey, Gran! Stop kidding around! Say something! Anything!

Lyria

Everything's... all right...

Pommern

I do say! What is this light?

Vyrn

Look... The shrine's primal crystal is reacting... What is she doing?

Pommern

Oh ho... We heard the shrine here was special...

Pommern

B-but what in the skies is this?

Lyria

Don't worry now...

Lyria

Gran... I bestow my power on you!

Lyria reveals how she pried Gran from the jaws of death by synchronizing their life forces after the young hero suffered a near-fatal wound at the claws of Captain Pommern's Hydra. Gran and Lyria's souls are now permanently intertwined.

Lyria

Primeval dragon...

Lyria

Child of flames and darkness...

Lyria

Thy name is...

Lyria

Bahamut!

Bahamut

Roooar!

Hydra

Gwaarrgh...

Pommern

What? It can't be! How could my beloved Hydra be annihilated with a single attack!

Pommern

No! No, no, no! It can't be! I refuse to believe it!

Gran

...

Vyrn

Hey! Now's our chance! Let's get outta here, Gran!

Katalina

This way, Gran! We have to get those wounds treated immediately!

Thanks to Lyria's mysterious powers, Gran was able to summon a primal beast and defeat the Hydra.

The group takes advantage of the confusion to slip away. With Katalina acting as a guide, they escape the forest.

Vyrn

Huff... Huff... I think we managed to lose the beard-twirlin' doofus...

Vyrn

That primal beast... You said its name is Bahamut? You managed to awaken a primal?

Vyrn

I thought the Astrals were the only ones who could control them.

Vyrn

Besides, weren't the primals all wiped out hundreds of years ago during the War?

Katalina

Lyria's power makes it possible. She's the only one who can control them... besides the Astrals.

Lyria

...

Katalina

And it would appear that's not all she can do...

The deep flesh wounds from the Hydra's claws have vanished from Gran.

Katalina

Are you okay? Any pain or discomfort?

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I seem to be fine.

Lyria

Katalina... Gran risked life and limb to save me...

Lyria

But as a result, Gran suffered horribly. Seeing Gran's vital flame begin to flicker and weaken, I decided to link our beings...

Lyria

To repay Gran in kind!

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Nothing feels strange.

Lyria

Katalina... Gran risked life and limb to save me...

Lyria

But as a result, Gran suffered horribly. Seeing Gran's vital flame begin to flicker and weaken, I decided to link our beings...

Lyria

To repay Gran in kind!

Katalina

What!

Lyria

That's right. From now on our souls are permanently intertwined...

Lyria

Gran and I now share the same life force.

Lyria

I hope you're not mad... It was my only choice.

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Thanks for saving me!

Lyria

...

Lyria

By the way, I didn't summon that primal just by myself.

Lyria

Bahamut seems to have appeared to protect you, Gran... To lend you strength.

Vyrn

No way... That's incredible! I always knew Gran was something special!

Imperial Soldier

Hey, I've found them! They're over here!

Vyrn

Rats... Didn't take long for his cronies to show up. Are you good to go, Gran?

Katalina

You escaped the grim reaper once today. Don't overwork yourself. I'll back you up this time.

Vyrn

Are you sure? I mean, aren't you working for them?

Katalina

You heard the story, didn't you? I betrayed the Empire and helped Lyria escape.

Katalina

I'll save the rest for later.
Now get ready! They're here!

Concluding that they'll be captured if they linger any longer, Gran and the new-found crew jump on a small airship and leave behind the island of Zinkenstill. Together with the enigmatic Lyria, Gran begins a journey to the end of the sky.

Katalina

Ngh... If we stay here, it's only a matter of time before they back us into a corner.

Katalina

We've no choice but to leave the island! Come! I prepared a small ship ahead of time for our escape!

Vyrn

Looks like your dream of skyfaring's coming true faster than we thought, Gran! Better brace yourself!

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I'm ready for anything!

Vyrn

Ha ha! You sure know how to roll with the punches. Just like your dad!

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Shouldn't you brace yourself, Vyrn?

Vyrn

Ha ha! Who do you think you're talkin' to?

Vyrn

If anyone here was born to fly, it's me!

Lyria

Hey, Katalina. Vyrn and Gran seem like best friends, don't you think?

Katalina

They do indeed.

Katalina

It's strange, but... I can't help but feel a sense of calm when I see Vyrn flying there so innocently.

Lyria

You've always liked cute little animals, right, Katalina?

Katalina

Yes... But this is no time to daydream!

Katalina

Let's go. The ship's this way!

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Got it!

Vyrn

Our time to shine's arrived at last, Gran!

Lyria

I guess it's a new beginning for us both then, Gran!

The gang boards a small imperial airship and sets sail from Gran's secluded island home.

Hurtling towards a seemingly boundless sea of golden clouds, they're overcome not with fear, but with a sense of hope.

Vyrn

The sky! We're flying through the sky!

Vyrn

Hey, Katalina! Where are we headed in this thing?

Katalina

Good question... You're headed for the end of the sky, right, Gran?

Katalina

That must mean Estalucia, the legendary island where the Astrals are said to live. Making it there won't be easy.

Vyrn

Oh really! Tell us somethin' we don't know! Right, Gran?

Katalina

I see... Then our first order of business is to cross the Grim Basin, which divides the skydoms.

Katalina

That fits my plan. We can't stay here in Phantagrande Skydom after all. Not while it's under the influence of the Empire.

Lyria

But the sky's so vast... Are they really going to come after us?

Katalina

I'm certain they will... But you needn't worry. The sky is boundless!

Katalina

Once we're outside Phantagrande, the Empire shouldn't be able to chase us.

Vyrn

Sounds like we're in for the long haul!

Katalina

Indeed. To the end of the sky... We may be playing things by ear, but I can't help but feel a little excited.

Katalina

First things first. We need to get our supplies in order.

Katalina

If we head to a large town, there should be a general store that caters to airship crews.

Katalina

Our closest options are Port Breeze and the Valtz Duchy... There's bound to be someone there who can provide what we need.

Lyria

I can't believe it... I'm on a journey to a new world!

Lyria

With Katalina, Vyrn, Gran, and maybe even more people we'll meet along the way.

Vyrn

We'll probably make plenty of new friends! I can't wait to see who we run into!

Vyrn

So let's get this adventure to the end of the sky started, Gran!

Gran's soul now one with Lyria's, the time has come to bid farewell to home.

As though sent by Gran's father from the other side of the infinite sky, a gentle blue breeze blows across the young voyager's hair.

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