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E Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For more information, visit www.ESRB.org PROLOGUE Mitra, yama, qsiti, sovani... These four races exist in one world. A world filled with Remnants, mysterious artifacts from an ancient era. Who created the Remnants? How long ago? And for what CONTENTS purpose? With these questions left unanswered, the Remnants became beneficial tools used for the good of civilization. Prologue 3 The world was at peace...or so it seemed. Characters 4 Who was to know such darkness lay in wait? World 8 The powers of the Remnants slowly began to change the Installation 10 world’s balance. A rift slowly formed between those who ruled Starting the Game 12 and those who obeyed. This was the dawning of a new era--an era of countless frays that would be brought upon the world by Playing the Game 13 those enslaved by their own lust for power. Game Controls 14 A thousand years later, the journey of one young Field Maps - Dungeons 16 man begins. Cities 19 Party Menu 22 Union Boards 28 Battles - Basic Rules 30 Commands 32 Battle Commands 34 Deadlock 35 Battle Screens 36 After Battle 38 Limited Warranty 41 2 3 necessary to remember." things are all the more "Terrible THE CONQUEROR He plays by his own rules." "It's useless. RUSH SYKES Race/Age: Unknown Male mitra. 18 years old. His origin shrouded in mystery, Raised on Eulam Island, far from the the man known only as the power struggles for Remnants, Rush Conqueror suddenly emerges lives a peaceful life with his sister to seize Remnants throughout Irina. When she is taken away by a the lands. His ruthless nature mysterious group of soldiers, he goes is predicated in the garb he after her. Rush is an affectionate young dons, as legend has it that its man who wears his heart on his sleeve. crimson hue is the splattered Nothing is more important to him than blood of his victims. family; and thus, he is dedicated to taking care of his sister. will live with it, just as my father did." "Remnants may bring suffering, but I back with Mom and Dad!" "I'll be fine! After all, we'll be IRINA SYKES DAVID NASSAU Male mitra. 19 years old. Female mitra. 14 years old. At the tender age of 19, he rules over Irina and her older brother Rush the state of Athlum. Hoping to gain both lived on idyllic Eulam Island, independence from his sovereign state of until she is unexpectedly kidnapped Celapaleis, he spends his days working by a mysterious group. At first glance, towards bettering his land. He is generally Irina seems like your average teen, but calm and collected as a marquis should she is able to stay cheerful and upbeat be. Despite his position of royalty, he even through the toughest times. Some participates in battles with the Remnant mysterious power seems to rest within Gae Bolg at his side. David joins Rush in her, but she herself has no understanding his quest, though his motives are his own. of what it is, or what it can do. 4 5 EMMA HONEYWELL BLOCTER Female mitra. 41 years old. Male yama. 24 years old. One of the Four Generals of Athlum, Emma is the matriarch of the Honeywells, a clan One of the Four Generals of that has served Athlum for ages. A brave Athlum, Blocter is from the large, warrior, she leads troops into battle with powerful yama race--a race of courage and vigor. She is always trying to large beings. Although he looks better herself and others, while continually ferocious, Blocter is very kind- striving for justice. Despite her stern hearted. He grew up with David, exterior, she is a strong maternal figure and constantly worries about to David, and looks after him as if he the pressure put on him as the were her own son. marquis. Blocter has vowed to spend his life working for this man he considers family. Being as young as he is, he tends to act without giving much thought to his actions. PAGUS TORGAL Male qsiti. 55 years old. Male sovani. 200 years old. One of the Four Generals of Athlum, Pagus is a qsiti--a race of small beings. The main One of the Four Generals of Athlum, voice of the Four Generals, he excels at Torgal is of the sovani--a four-armed race gathering information. Generally calm and with a long lifespan. This race generally reserved, it takes a practiced eye to tell that keeps to themselves, making it unusual he is also the generals’ backbone. An ardent that Torgal would work for Athlum– history lover, he spends his spare time especially in such a prominent position. paging through books and other materials. Considered leader of the Four Generals, To his dismay, few are eager to listen and his intelligence can make him seem slightly converse about the subjects he is most conniving. His past experiences have made fond of. him strong, but at the same time have left him emotionally detached from others. 6 7 PULL MONSTERS WORLD INTO battle In The Last Remnant, the protagonist, Rush, travels all over the world—a world enveloped in a power struggle of those who desire to obtain the Remnants and their infinite powers. INTENSE battles FOUGHT between unions! Remnants and Battles are fought between unions, THE WORLD groups composed of several characters The world of The Last Remnant (known as "units"). Orders are given is filled with Remnants of various to friendly unions to try to shapes and sizes. Some powerful defeat the enemy unions. Remnants are worshipped, while others are used as everyday tools. AN EVER-CHANGING battle! Battle commands change depending on various elements, such as the battle TOWNS WITH MANY races situation or distance from the enemy. Different races, such as the mitra, Choose commands wisely based on the yama, and qsiti, live together current state of combat.