The light fades and dusk falls over Valisthea. For centuries, people have flocked to the Mother Crystals to receive their blessing, the rich supply of aether that enables the working of magic and is the basis of life in Valisthea. Now, as the Aether threatens to dry up and the uninhabitable Deadlands continue to expand, the battle for the last rays of crystal light becomes increasingly desperate. But in these times of approaching darkness, there are those who believe that the legacy of the crystals has shaped the destiny of mankind long enough. An epic, dark fantasy world where the fate of the world is decided by powerful Espers and the Domini who can summon their power. This is the story of Clive Rosfield, a warrior appointed "First Shield of Rosaria" and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, who is the Dominus of the Phoenix. It's not long before Clive finds himself at the centre of a tragedy and swears revenge on the dark Esper Ifrit, a mysterious being that leaves nothing but destruction in its wake.