The destiny of Auldrant hinges on the Score, a compilation of ancient prophecies dictating the course of the world. Even those who sow discord and misery are powerless against its unyielding decree. Utilizing their Fonic Arts, the nations of Malkuth and Kimlasca-Lanvaldear engage in a brutal conflict in a frantic bid to fulfill the Score's prophesied paradise. In Tales of the Abyss, the story revolves around Luke von Fabre, a young man who was kidnapped during his childhood and has lost his memories. He spends his days honing his sword fighting skills within his estate until Tear, a woman intent on assassinating his master, disrupts his routine. After defending his mentor, Luke and Tear are abruptly transported to a faraway land. Their journey initially meant to lead them home rapidly evolves into a hazardous mission that could either emancipate Auldrant from the Score's shackles or condemn it to ruin.