Welcome! Thank you so much for giving this fanfic a chance! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
A Tale of Hidden Powers is a story I've been working on for a while now, and one I've come to love very much. This story is, as I said before, a reworking, remolding, reimagining of the video game FFXII. But what exactly does that entail, you may ask?
Well, when I played the game, I found its story somewhat… lacking. I mean, I enjoyed it very much, but I could tell that wasn't the whole thing. The longer I played, the more apparent it became; there was something more hiding underneath, a hidden tale of hidden powers lying under the surface. So I set to uncovering this story, and more than a year later, I finally have it. This story, in short, is what FFXII was supposed to be.
This fanfic will consist of four distinct parts. Part One takes place before the game, Part Two encompasses the game's storyline, Part Three takes place between FFXII's ending movie and epilogue, and Part Four is entirely after the game. So yes, this will be a long project, but I am confident it will be both enjoyable and profitable every step of the way. I've been looking forward to writing this for so long, and now the chance has finally come! I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I will!
If you've just stumbled over this fanfic, I thank you very much for taking a chance and looking inside. I trust this story will meet your expectations in every way.
If you've come here just because I hinted at this story in my FFX Novelization, then THANK YOU. To think you'd come here just because I said so… it's an amazing feeling! I hope you enjoy just as much as my last story!
Whoever you are, I'll asked politely now that you leave reviews. It doesn't even have to be through the whole story! Just one review in the beginning telling me that you've enjoyed yourself and want to read more will make my day! I'd like to know who's reading my book so I can know who I'm writing for. Being able to name my readers will be a huge encouragement to me as I write this story.
Just so you know, I update every Tuesday.
Well then, without further ado, I bid you welcome to the world of Ivalice, a land that has captivated my imagination for some time now. The road will be a long one, full of both tears and laughter, light and shadows. Secrets will be revealed, plots unraveled, histories woven, and, as our leading man will soon find out, there will be no going back.
Preface
Ivalice.
This world is blanketed in an energy known as myst, upon which the workings of both magic and technology rely. Magic channels myst naturally, while technology manages it artificially. These two forces support the livelihood of all who inhabit Ivalice. Magic relies upon the inborn ability of its user, while technology uses other catalysts to focus myst into usable energy. The most widely used myst catalyst is magicite, a mineral formed from condensing myst. These stones contain a spark of life, though this is unknown to most. Magicite powers lights, weapons, and any form of machinery. When crafted into a special form called a skystone, magicite even powers mighty airships that fly through the sky. Myst, magic, and magicite- all the people of Ivalice rely on these three things.
The people of Ivalice come from seven different races: Humans, Bangaa, Seeq, Moogles, Viera, Garif, and Nu Mou. Humans are a familiar race, and they are the most abundant and prosperous of the seven races, holding general dominance over the others. The Bangaa are like large lizards, with floppy ears and long tails, while the Seeq are porcine in nature, known for their great strength and minimal intelligence. The Moogles are small, furry people, rabbit-like in their appearance. They have small wings, though few can use them to fly. Moogles are renowned for their dexterity and often work as mechanics or artists. The Nu Mou are small and hairy, and they live far longer than most other races. They are a rare species now, and even rarer in large cities.
The Viera and the Garif live separated from society. While the other five races share the same history and mix amongst the nations, the Viera and the Garif have their own unique culture. The Viera live deep in the forests of Ivalice and have long, rabbit-like ears. They shun communication with the outside world, and those who choose the leave their homes are considered outcasts. The Viera are known for having a deep connection to myst and can use powerful magical spells. The Garif are few in number and live only in the land of Jahara. They wear masks made for them at birth and never remove them, so their appearance is a mystery. The Garif keep to themselves, though they do not consider communication with other races a crime as the Viera do.
The two largest nations on Ivalice are Archadia and Rozarria, and over time they have annexed many of the smaller nations. As these two great empires grow, they vie for power and territory. For now, the two smaller kingdoms of Dalmasca and Nabradia stand between them, but who knows how long the unstable peace will last before war erupts…?