The world of Terresia is under assault by a "devourer", which seeks to consume its mana and leave it barren. Although the residents of the planet are unaware, this is actually a result of the actions of two entities named Widdershin and Aurora, the descenders of other worlds. As a last resort, the world's life-giving tree (the World Tree) uses the last of its power to create a defender - the player's own character (a local descender). The hero, after being awakened by a strange creature named Mormo whose own world was destroyed by the same threat, learns of the danger to this world's World Tree. Upon hearing a scream, the player rushes to discover that a girl is being attacked by a soldier. After rescuing the girl, she introduces herself as Kannono, a member of an organization named Ad Libitum. This guild seeks to help the people of the world, fighting injustice and oppression. With no better leads, the player and Mormo set out to join Ad Libitum, hoping to learn more about the location of the devourer.
As always, the Tales of the World spin-offs add Tales characters from entries in the main installments. They play as NPCs that will assist the player throughout the game to stop the villain from destroying the world.
New Characters
Kanonno — A girl that suffers from amnesia. She is the first person you befriend when you are first created.
Mormo — A descender from the world of Yaoon, who accompanies the descender of Terresia on a mission to destroy Gilgulim.
Ganser — The ruler of Ailily, the city that rests adjacent to the World Tree. His oppressive attitude towards Ailily's citizens provoked Ad Libitum to conspire against him.
Aurora — A women who is getting the people of Gavada to use a large amount of Mana.
Widdershin — The main antagonist of the story.
Playable Characters
Tales of Phantasia
Chester Barklight
Arche Klein
Tales of Destiny
Stahn Aileron
Rutee Katrea
Leon Magnus
Tales of Eternia
Reid Hershel
Tales of Symphonia
Lloyd Irving
Raine Sage
Kratos Aurion
Genis Sage
Tales of Rebirth
Eugene Gallardo
Tales of Legendia
Senel Coolidge
Tales of the Abyss
Luke fon Fabre
Tear Grants
Non-playable Characters
Tales of Destiny
Woodrow (Garr) Kelvin
Philia Philis (Felice)
Tales of Destiny 2
Nanaly Fletch
Harold Berselius
Tales of Rebirth
Annie Barrs
Job Classes
Warrior — Starter Class. Excels in melee attacks, and can equip powerful axes as well as swords.
Thief — Starter Class. A professional in quick attacks and stealing.
Priest — Starter Class. A healer that uses light and healing magic.
Mage — Starter Class. A magician that uses offensive magic to smite foes.
Swordsman — Elite Class. Uses sword-based artes used by many other Tales characters.
Fighter — Elite Class. Their most powerful weapon is their body. Like Senel, they attack with their arms and legs rather than with weapons.
Ninja — Elite Class. Assassin who specializes in stealthy strikes.
Magic Knight — Elite Class. A warrior who masters physical and magical Artes.
Bishop — Elite Class. An elite magician who masters offensive and healing magic.
Hunter — Elite Class. Marksmen who snipe enemies with the bow.
