Deep in the Woodlands, in the shadows of the Darkwoods, likes the village of S'warkii, a place in which resides an inhabitant descended from a proud and ancient clan.

It is here the story of the Huntress H'aanit begins. One year ago, her master had departed in order to hunt down an unknown and dangerous beast which had been dubbed Redeye. He has not been seen since, but H'aanit kept on her vow to keep S'warkii safe until he returned. Alongside her snow leopard companion, Linde, she did just that for over a year. And peace existed in S'warkii in that time. But then…

"Go forth, My friend!" H'annit commanded Linde as they battled two eager fledgeling hunters and made short work of them. "Thou both hast improved greatly. But ye be cautious to your surroundings and improve thine skills."

"Thank ye greatly, Miss H'aanit." one of the fledgelings said.

"Huntress H'aanit!" A little girl said. "The Headman wishes to speak with thee."

"I taken it he is at home? Very well. I shallen speak with him." H'aanit said heading over.

"A request commeth from lord Ciaran...a beast had wandered into his provincial forest." the Headman said.

"And he willenth gone?" H'aanit asked.

"Yes and with Master Z'aanta gone, ye beeth the villages best hunter." the Headman said.

"Very well. I shall go and slayeth this beast." H'aanit assured.

"It whouldst be wise to not hunt this beast alone, H'aanit." the Headman said.

"True, but all that remains is mineself and the fledgelings. I do not think that there is such a hunter that is able to help Linde and myself hunt this beast." H'aanit said.

"Don't be so sure." A voice said.

"Who goes there?" H'aanit asked Drawing her bow quickly as Linde crouched and growled.

"Your instincts are as I have heard." A voice said as David showed himself.

"Who be ye who wanders into this village? I can tellen from thine clothing you are not of the Darkwood." H'aanit said.

"That easy to tell, huh?" David asked. "You're right. I'm not from here. I'm leading a band of travelers that tend to get into some...strange situations. I can tell from the markings in that forest that the creature you're seeking is no ordinary beast."

"You have the mark of a hunter… tell me, what have doth hunted?" H'aanit asked.

"Many things, but my specialty is demons." David said.

"Fiends, you say? Strangest of creatures to track. But mine master has gone hunting to slay one himself, and hast not returned. But that will wait fortwith. Linde has judged thineself worthy. It is not often she warmeth to strangers. Will you join me in hunting this strange beast? I shall see how worth of a hunter you are myself." H'aanit said.

"It will be an honor. The name's David Ishihara. A pleasure to make your acquaintance." David said.

"My name be H'annit. Come, lenden me your strength this day." H'aanit said. "Now come." she said.

The Brave Adventurers followed H'aanit into the darkwood on the path to the Whisperwood, where along the way they found carnage of man and beast alike.

"Such savagery… to wheren did this beast we seek come from?" H'aanit asked.

"We're not sure ourselves. But...seeing as though it's here, it has decided to forge its own territory here." David said. "This savagery isn't normal. It isn't for survival or sport or anything like that… It was pure domination, a show of its own power. Something like that is something I cannot let slide."

"Nor can I. We must find this beast and slayeth it posthaste, or all the Woodlands suffer." H'annit said.

"I agree. This stench...it's got to be further in." David said.

"I can daresay Linde smells it too… it's there!" H'aanit said. Upon entering further into the forest, they saw a large beast dominating over a pack of forest wolves as it growled. "The beast is a Ghisarma. Strange to find it so here. I seeeth now…. It was driven from thine home."

"So it's decided to take it out on the wildlife here, huh?" David asked.

"It would dare rip out the heart of the whisperwood and claim it as thine own. This cannot be forgiven." H'aanit said drawing her bow. "Come, young Ishihara! In the forests name, let just viste judgement on this foul beast!"

"You can count on me." David said as he drew his sword.

The Ghisarma roared and attacked with rage, trying to crush both hunters and the Brave Adventurers. H'aanit rolled out of the way and rapidly fired arrows into the creature's side.

"Strike true, Linde!" H'aanit said as Linde pounced on the Ghisarma and tackled it, wrestling it to the ground.

"Freeze Lancer!" David said as crystals flew out of magic circles as they flew towards the Ghisarma.

"They need our help… c'mon, guys!" Marco said.

"You got it, Marco." Yoko said as a magic circle appeared under her. "O divine spear, run my enemy through… Holy Lance!" she chanted as spears of light descended on the Ghisarma. It roared in pain as Nagi followed after Yoko. Thanks to Toya's Materia, she is able to send balls of electricity towards the beast.

"By this final attack, shaslt this be your end!" H'aanit said as she fired an arrow right into the Ghisarma's head. "Young Master Ishihara!"

"Right!" David said as he charged his sword with ice and sliced right through the Ghisarma. It roared in anger before falling to the ground dead.

"Gonta can tell. Creature no longer breathes life." Gonta said.

"Indeed. Now just as the eaters of meat devour the weak, the other predators shall now devour to become strong." H'aanit said as the wolves surrounded the carcass of the monster. "You fight well, Ishihara. You arest truly a strong hunter. For that, I respect thee."

"Thank you, H'aanit. I can see how your skills were well renowned." David said.

The group along with H'aanit returned to S'warkii, where they found a sight that H'aanit could not believe. A wolf she knew all too well was standing there and looking right at them.

"Who is that?" Kaede said.

"It is masters companion, Hagen…." H'aanit said. "For him to come alone, twould mean master is in danger. It seems Redeye is a more dangerous fiend then I would ever fathom. Then my path is clear. Hagen, guide me to our master." H'aanit then proceeded to walk before stopping, and turned back to David and the Brave Adventurers.

(Cue- Eizen's Theme- Tales of Berseria)

"Seems like you're going after Redeye. If your master is having trouble against this beast, then it's not going to be easy to take down. If you so wish, we would like to accompany you." David said.

"This path I will walk is frought with danger. To seek my master means thou art risking your life. I ask you… are thou willing to take such a chance and aid me?" H'aanit asked.

"Of course we are. We never turn our backs on a comrade in need. Besides, risking our lives isn't anything new." David said.

"I thanketh thee. Now...master said he would pursueth the beast in Stonegard, so that is where we shallen go." H'aanit said.

"Understood. Lead the way." David said.

"(Stayest safe, master. We're coming.)" H'aanit thought.

And so did H'aanit and her new allies set out on her journey. Her master having vanished hunting the baleful Redeye, it now falls to them to find him and bring him home.

What fate awaits her on the road ahead? Only the gods can say….