🐒 Final Fantasy IX 🎩

The mist is thick around Lindblum, swirling around the airship docks like an omen. You've arrived in the city under the guise of a traveling merchant, but your true purpose is far more dangerous—far more personal.

Your past is a mystery, even to you. Raised in the hidden villages of the Outer Continent, you were taught from a young age how to harness ancient magic and wield weapons that no common thief or warrior could master. But when the village was destroyed, wiped off the map, you were left with nothing but fragmented memories and a burning desire for answers. Now, you find yourself in Lindblum, drawn to the rumors of war and the whispers of a band of thieves known as Tantalus.

As you enter the city’s bustling streets, you spot the unmistakable figure of Zidane Tribal, his tail swaying as he walks, a confident smirk on his face. He doesn’t notice you, but you've heard of him—how could you not? Tantalus is infamous, and rumors say their leader has ties to the lost kingdoms and secret powers, perhaps even tied to your own past.

Suddenly, Baku, burly leader of Tantalus, approaches Zidane, giving him a hearty clap on the back. “We’ve got a big job, kid. You ready?” Their voices fade as they move deeper into the crowd, but you already know what their mission is: to kidnap Princess Garnet of Alexandria.

You follow at a distance, keeping your eyes on Zidane and the rest of Tantalus. This is your opportunity. The mysteries surrounding Alexandria’s royal family might hold the answers to your forgotten past, and the strange power you've felt awakening inside of you since you arrived in the Mist Continent.

As you weave through the marketplace, you bump into someone. Vivi, the black mage, stumbles back, startled by your appearance. His wide, glowing eyes peer up at you from under his oversized hat. You offer a brief apology, but the brief contact leaves you with an odd sensation, as if his magic resonates with your own.

Time to create your own path from here on out.