In ages past, an island called Illusia floated at the centre of the world. At the heart of the island towered an ancient, enormous tree that stretched up to the heavens.
Catastrophe had once struck Illusia and spread beyond its shores, taking many lives. Chaos and sorrow had engulfed the world until at last, salvation appeared in the form of a boy, a girl, and a holy sword.
Time passed, and peace returned. The sword and the tree remained, and soon they became known as the Sword of Mana and the Mana Tree. Followers of the Mana Tree returned to Illusia as the world slowly started down the path to recovery. And here begins a new and fateful tale. It is the story of a goddess newly born, a sacred sword discovered, and the children gathered beneath the great Mana Tree.
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