The Story So Far...

[BlackWaltz]

Okay first of all i just want to say i am loving this game! Its so addictive and the gameplay is brilliant, being able to explore the open lands like FFXI. People that say this has no story are mental. if anything, it has more of a story than most in the series, i think people are just used deep character back stories. This focuses more on the general point, with the war, politics (very star wars like). Although i must say it can get very confusing at times. I was just wondering if you fans could give me detailed run through of events up to the point where i am (just returned to rabanastre after Shiva)

Thanks and i will look forward to hearing from you guys

[Setzer Gabianni]

I think people's main problems with the story was that it was too short or something along the lines, but that's cool, people think differently 8D. Glad you like it tho =)

[BlackWaltz]

if no one really knows the story well then does anyone have a link to somewhere that can fully explain in detail of what happened up to the point where i am?

[Setzer Gabianni]

http://forums.eyesonff.com/member.php?u=25655

Or you could PM this guy, he's like the Jesus of FFXII 8D

[Diango12]

The problem that people have with the story wasn't that it was to short but the pacing of the plot was to jumpy. Racking up 200 hours to 1000 hours is unprecidented and in no way does that make a game short!

Simply put the game was so awesome that it seemingly flashed before everyones eyes

[Hazzard]

Gosh...You lot think of Wolf Kanno as some sort of God of XII

But he is kinda cool with all the facts and the knowledge!

[Wolf Kanno]

You've just finished the Shiva? Lord this will be a long post...

The Prologue

(SPOILER)
The story begins with the marriage of Lady Ashe and Lord Rasler in the city of Rabanastre. Thus uniting the kingdoms of Dalmasca and Nabradia, two kingdoms that share a vast history of good will and co-existence. Though it may be a marriage of political convience, Ashe and Rasler truly love each other.

But shortly after, Nabradia is invaded by the Archadian Empire. Nabradia and Dalmasca are situated in a small penisula that seperates two powerful nations, Archadian and Rozzarian Empires. These two kingdoms hve been rivals for decades and the world quakes in fear of the idea of the two nations clashing.

Basch brings word of Nabradia's fall to the expanding Archadian Empire. Basch (Captian of the Order of Knights of Dalmasca), Lord Rasler, and King Raminas decide to create a last line of defense in Nalbina Fortress, in order to defend Dalmasca from Archadia. Captain Basch and Lord Rasler head there to lead the troops but all does not go well. The magic paling that protects the city is destroyed and the fortress feels the overwhelming wrath of the imperial army. During the chaos, Lord Rasler is struck with an arrow to his chest and dies. Captain Basch leads the retreat, carrying Lord Rasler's body with him.

King Raminas is summoned to the newly conquered fortress of Nalbina to discuss a peace treaty with the Archadian Empire; though many knew that the treaty would only benifit the empire. Lady Ashe mourns the death of her husband and Captain Basch leads a troop of soldiers to Nalbina Fortress to protect the King.

Here we meet Reks, a new recruit to the Dalmascan army. He wishes to protect his home and his younger brother from the tyranny of the empire. His unit is wiped out but Reks survives due to the intervention of Captain Basch and Vossler. Reks joins their unit while Vossler leaves to help elsewhere. Reks and Captain Basch infiltrate the fortress where they fight tooth and nail to get to the king. Reks leaves the unit to stay behind and protect the unit from a pincer attack, as Basch and his unit storm the main chamber. Reks quickly dispatches the soldier and decides to rejoin the unit.

When he enters the main chamber he finds the unit slaughtered and Captain Basch killing King Reminas. Discovering that he had been seen. Basch approaches Reks, who questions him about the madness of killing the King, Basch tells him that the King betrayed Dalmasca by signing the peace treaty which basically hands Dalmasca over the the Archadians. Basch felt it would be better to kill the "weak king" and fight to the bitter end. Basch then stabs Reks with his sword. As Reks lies on the floor dying, he thinks only of his brother. His last words being his name... "Vaan"


End Prologue

I'll post the rest in a little bit. If there is anything specific you wish to ask or wish for me to elaborate on, feel free. Renmiri also tends to have lots of connections. She may have a link for you.


Also... when did I become a "prophet" in these forums? Um... Thanks?

[Setzer Gabianni]

Lol..I just see you as like the best debater..a very intelligent poster..so I called you a Jesus 8D.

(SPOILER)Um..Reks didn't die there and then, he died later on, because Vaan found out from him about Captain Basch, or so I have heard.

[Wolf Kanno]

Lol..I just see you as like the best debater..a very intelligent poster..so I called you a Jesus 8D.

(SPOILER)Um..Reks didn't die there and then, he died later on, because Vaan found out from him about Captain Basch, or so I have heard.

Oh I understand now. Well thank you. You people have me blushing now...

Also (SPOILER)I know Reks doesn't die, but the player is lead to believe this until Vaan brings it up. We then get to see the creepy hospital scene where Reks vanishes... Still trying to figure out if that was literal or symbolic (my guess is symbolisim)

[BlackWaltz]

wow love the begining part to story! Its like im playing it again lol!

So what was everything that happened next Wolf?

[Renmiri]

Reks was (SPOILER)left alive to tell everyone about Basch's treason, which, I speculate, broke his heart, and that is why Vaan hates him at first. No one would believe Vayne or the empire. They needed a witness. Being the one who had to disgrace his hero made him nutty, I speculate, and he died because he lost his will to live

[Wolf Kanno]

(SPOILER)
After Captain Basch's betrayal and the death of King Raminas of Dalmasca, it was reported that Lady Ashe out of grief killed herself. Leaving Dalmasca with no one to lead. The Marquis Ondore (uncle of Lady Ashe) ruler of the Sky City Bhujerba, steps in as head of negotiations between Dalmasca and the Archadian Empire. Due to the recent tragedy, Dalmasca is forced to sign an "uncoditional surrender" to the empire.

Two Years later....

A young street urchin named Kytes explores the Garasmythe Waterways below Rabanastre (Capital city of Dalmasca) in search of someone named Vaan. The person in question is busy killing rats in the sewers. Honing his fighting skill and "cleaning up the vermin infested waterways". Kytes informs Vaan that Migelo wants to see him, but Vaan blows it off cause he knows the old Bangaa only wants him to run some trivial errand for him. Kytes tries to beg Vaan to go see him since Migelo is the only person in Rababnastre that truly helps the countless war orphans created during the war. That and he'll get in trouble as well for being a slacker like Vaan.

Vaan travels to the streets above in the bustling city of Rabanastre. The city is filled with war orphans and imperials. Dalmasca has been controlled by one Imperial overseer after another. In fact the city is getting prepared for the arrival of the new ruler sent from Archadia itself. Lord Vayne Solidor, the emperor's eldest living son. For this reason, Imperial soldiers are a bit more active than usual. They work tirelessly to put the city on a security lockdown in fear of a terrorist attack during the coronation ceremony.

Vaan spots two imperial soldiers giving a street merchant trouble. Vaan decides to take action and "relieves" them of their heavy coin purses. Of course they come to notice they had been pickpocketed and give chase but Vaan knows the city far better and quickly loses them. As he stands at the bridge feeling smug about giving the imperials hell. He runs into Penelo, another war orphan like Vaan, her family took Vaan in after the death of his brother two years ago. Unfortunately, her parents died from illness brought on by the war and soon the two came under the care of Migelo the merchant.

Penelo quickly scolds Vaan, though Vaan feels he's justified. Penelo sarcastically states Vaan's creed "The Imperials have robbed the people, so it's only fair that we take it back." something Vaan feels is the duty of all Dalmascans. During the conversation a huge airship flies overhead and Vaan looks up to it longingly(sp?), "One day, I'll fly an airship of my own. I'll be a sky pirate, free to go where I will."

Penelo tells Vaan he needs to visit Migelo and try to work a bit more honestly. She takes the gil purse he stole "to give back to the people" and tells him to stay out of trouble and check in with Migelo. Vaan grudgenly agree's and heads to Migelo's shop. Migelo is frantic cause he's been comissioned to supply the banquet for the Imperials. Unfortunately, his supplies didn't come in so he decided to get a second set of supplies from Tomaj the barkeep. He sent Kytes to get the supplies but he has yet to return. Since Vaan and Kytes are good friends, Migelo figured he could get Vaan to track him down and see that he completes his errand.

Vaan agree's and heads to the Sandsea (the name of Tomaj's bar). There he finds Kytes glossing over the Clan Notice Bulletin. A new mark had been had been posted, the Rogue Tomato. Tomaj interrupts and explains to them about the nasty creatures that roam the lands causing trouble. Most monsters keep to themselves unless threatened but a few tend attack people on purpose and generally make a nusance of themselves. Clans were created to hunt down these specific marks but anyone can take up the hunts. In fact the Rogue Tomato was posted by Tomaj cause it was the creature responsible for Migelo's original shipment to never come. Tomaj convinces Vaan to take the mark (which Vaan gladly accepts) and sends him outside of the city into the Estersand. He gives Vaan the Clan Primer (which allow him to do hunts) and the Writ of Transit which allows Vaan to get through the security checkpoint at the East Gate.



I'll try to post some more tonight... At least get you to the Nalbina Dungeon part of the story...

[Garnie]

its ok
i still paly it but i will never be as good as VII was

[Renmiri]

G.d what a memory WK!

Do you remember why Vossler left Basch and Reks in the Prologue ? (SPOILER)We know he was on cahoots with Vayne, but what was his excuse ?
And why did Fran, Baltier and Vaan take Basch with them to Bhujerba ? (SPOILER)They needed something from the resistence but I can't remember what... Papers ?

It is for my wiki, I'm writing a little short summary of each game chapter

BTW, if you didn't know, FFXII is a game divided in 10 chapters (Source: Chapters taken from Ultimania Scenario FFXII with subchapters numbered by me).

* 0 - Pre game - Rescue King Raminas before the worst happpens
o 0 - Nalbina Fortress

* Chapter 1 - Get to Royal Palace to get rich
o 1.1 - Rabanastre 1.2 Dalmasca Estersand 1.3 - Lowtown 1.4 - Giza Plains 1.5 - Garamsythe Waterways 1.6 - Royal Palace of Dalmasca

* Chapter 2 - Escape
o 2.1 - Nalbina Fortress 2.2 - The Barheim Passage

* Chapter 3 - Rescue
o 3.1 - Bhujerba 3.2 - Lhusu Mines 3.3 - Leviathan

* Chapter 4 - Get the Dawn Shard
o 4.1 - Ogir Yensa Sandsea 4.2 - Nam Yensa Sandsea 4.3 - The Tomb of Raythwall 4.4 - Leviathan

* Chapter 5 - Investigate Dawn Shard powers
o 5.1 - Ozmone Plains 5.2 - Jahara 5.3 - Golmore Jungle 5.4 - Eruyt Village 5.5 - Henne Mines 5.6 - Paramina Rift

* Chapter 6 - Obtain the Sword of Kings
o 6.1 - Mt. Bur-Omisace 6.2 - Stillshrine of Mirian

* Chapter 7 - The 3 Nethicite Shards
o 7.1 - Mosphoran Highwaste 7.2 - Salikawood 7.3 - Phon Coast 7.4 - Tchita Uplands 7.5 - Sochen Cave Palace 7.6 - Old Archades 7.7 - Archades 7.8 - Draklor Labs

* Chapter 8 What awaits at Giruvegan ?
o 8.1 - Balfonheim Port 8.2 - The Feywood 8.3 - Giruvegan

* Chapter 9 - The Sun Cryst
o 9.1 - Ridorana Cataracts 9.2 - Pharos Tower

* Chapter 10 - Conclusion
o 10 - Sky Fortress Bahamut

[Wolf Kanno]

[quote=Renmiri;2128331]G.d what a memory WK!

Do you remember why Vossler left Basch and Reks in the Prologue ? (SPOILER)We know he was on cahoots with Vayne, but what was his excuse ?
And why did Fran, Baltier and Vaan take Basch with them to Bhujerba ? (SPOILER)They needed something from the resistence but I can't remember what... Papers ?

It is for my wiki, I'm writing a little short summary of each game chapter

Also, my memory isn't completely good. I've been referencing the Brady Games guide whnever I forget something. So I'm cheating a bit

(SPOILER)I'm afraid I can't remember off the top of my head. I believe he was going to hold off the Archadians in another part of the fortress but I can't remember exactly... sorry.

For your other question...
(SPOILER)

I believe the party goes to Bhujerba to find the head of the resistance and learn the location of Lady Ashe. Balthier and Vaan are there to rescue Penelo though. Balthier does it cause he feels responsible for her being captured. Once again I'm not completely sure but I'm more sure of this one though...


Now where did I leave off...

(SPOILER)
Vaan searches the Estersand to fulfill his hunt that Tomaj posted. After wandering for a bit (and probably getting killed by the Saurion at least once)Vaan comes upon the Rogue Tomata and slays it. Afterwards he notices a set of flowers and picks them, they seem to hold some meaning to Vaan but what?

Vaan returns to the East Gate only to learn that the Imperials are not allowing anyone to get through until after the ceremony for the new Consul. Luckily Vaan spots Kytes on the other side and Kytes is able to get Migelo to come and "persuade" the guards to let Vaan pass in exchange for some wine.

Soon Rabanastre begrudgenly celebrates the arrival of the new Consul, Vayne Solidore. Vayne stops the ceremony half way through and begins to speak to the crowd. He tells them to stop acting like they are actually happy to see him and though they may have contempt for the empire, the empire is going to do everything to help Dalmasca be prosperous. His stirring speech wins over most of the crownd except for Vaan.

Vaan really gets upset when he witnesses Migelo trying to get chummy with Vayne but Penelo scolds Vaan. She explains that it's because Migelo bribes and acts friendly to the imperials that they soldiers don't give the citizen's a hard time. Vaan still insists that the people of Dalmasca should be revolting and fighting to win back their kingdom. He decides to crash the banquet at the royal palace that evening but he knows that Penelo and Migelo would both try to stop him so he seeks out another person to help him get in... Old Dalan.

Old Dalan is a mysterious man who lives in Lowtown. He seems like an senile old man who likes to entertain children with his stories of the world outside the city, but there is more than meets the eye. The man's stories and knowledge always ring true and he has many connections to important people throughout Ivalice. Dalan seems to encourage Vaan in his quest to fight the imperials as he doesn't have much fondness for them either.

Vaan asks Dalan if there is a way to get into the castle undetected, especially the treasure room. Vaan hopes to liberate Dalmasca's treasure before the Imperials get to it. Dalan tells Vaan that there is a way in and that there is a secret to get into the Royal Treasure room. It requires a special stone that Old Dalan happens to have, but the stone has lost it's power and needs a sunstone to work again. Only the nomads on the Giza Plains know how to make them. Vaan heads out to the Giza Plains.

Once reaching the Nomad village. Vaan meets with the elder of the village. She leads him to a woman who is in charge of gathering Sunstones but she is very distraught cause one of the children who helps her make the sunstones has gone missing. She doesn't have any shadestone which is required to make sunstones but the missing child should have some. Vaan then finds Penelo playing with a group of children. Penelo is finishing up an errand for Migelo and decides upon seeing Vaan, that she needs to stick around to make sure he doesn't get into any trouble.

The two eventually find the child who had twisted his ankle while running from monsters. He hasn't finished making his sunstones yet and talks Vaan and Penelo into helping him. Afterwards, they return to the village, where the boys return makes the nomads ever grateful. They give Vaan and Penelo the sunstone as a thank you gift and the two head back to Rabanastre. The two part as Penelo goes off to watch Migelo's shop. Vaan gives Old Dalan the sunstone and Dalan hands over his stone to get into the Royal Chamber. He tells Vaan how to enter the palace through the Garasmythe Waterway.

As Vaan stumbles around in the waterway, the palace is in full celebration. Of course no one notices the two party crashers sneaking in on a hover bike...


I'm sorry, I'm getting pretty tired so I won't be able to get as far as I wanted.