Story: You play as the protagonist, a reincarnation of a great legend, known as "The Divine Phantom". Legend says that the new reincarnate will shape the new world in his own image. Every choice you make will determine the outcome for each of the lands you travel.
As you play, you will progress through "Stages of Life": Childhood, Kiddie Days, Teen Years, and finally Young Adult
Each stage of life will have an effect on the outcome of the world. You may become wanted in some areas and grow a bounty there, be a hero in one country, and a tyrant in the other. You may even become known as a God, or a Demon. Every choice has a Good and a Bad.
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You will eventually be swept in to the whole deal of politics of the land. Once you are revealed to be the reincarnate of the Phantom, some Kingdoms and Governments will consider you a threat, and may start to attack the kingdom of which you remain in. Either help your kingdom rise and eventually become the ruler of the kingdom, or let it crumble and remain a wonderer of the world.
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You will eventually find a partner, depending on your choices during your kiddie days, you will either obtain a Wolf Pup, a Dragon Egg, a Snake Egg, or a baby rabbit. This partner will grow with you and aid you during your life span.
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Titles: As you play, you'll begin to find legends to take on and challenges that may reward you a title. These titles allows you to walk the country famous or infamous.
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Leveling:
Leveling is something general, yet complex. Leveling does not increase anything other than a basic amount of health, and agility. The agility marks by the experience of battle, you become accustomed to the movements of attacks.
Other skills such as strength, Magic, defense, and ect. are upgraded separately using the souls of those you've slain, bought, or special items. -- there are some quest and some battles that will specifically increase some attributes.