Plot

Tales of the Abyss is the story of Luke fon Fabre's unintentional journey outside of his mansion, which he has been locked inside of for the last several years, since he was found in an abandoned castle after an kidnapping attempt, with no recollection of his past. Luke soon uncovers a plot to destroy the world as he knows it, and he and his ever expanding party of comrades (including a fire spewing mouse-thing named Mieu) must help to unite two kingdoms, and settle on the matter of his own identity before the world comes to an end.

Luke fon Fabre has a life many would love to have: he is the only son of a duke, his uncle is the King of his country and Luke's fiancée is actually the daughter of that King. However, one day, his life changes, when he meets a mysterious young woman named Tear. Luke learns about the world and embarks on a quest to make things right. But being a hero is not an easy task: many heroes are betrayed and achieve nothing. What will Luke learn about the world and will he be able to save the world?—Scientiiaa

Two thousand years ago, Yulia made a pact with Lorelei, the aggregate sentience of a force known as the Seventh Fonon. The result was a prophecy known as "the Score" that records the entire planet's history from creation to death. The Score became the basis of the world's central church, the Order of Lorelei. In the present day, Luke, the son of a duke of Kimlasca, encounters Tear, a woman seeking to kill his mentor, Van. But when their Seventh Fonons resonate, both are transported to Tataroo Valley. On their journey home, Colonel Jade of the Malkuth Empire asks them to help deliver an official entreaty for peace. Luke agrees, and travels to the city of Akzeriuth as a goodwill ambassador. Once there, he is tricked by Van into unleashing the power of his hyperresonance, destroying the city and sending Luke plunging into Qliphoth. There Luke meets a boy named Asch who appears identical to him. After Asch tells him a shocking truth, Luke resolves to atone for his past sins by becoming a different person.—Tales Channel PLUS