When a new game is started the following is displayed on screen.
I am Alazlam, a scholar of ancient Ivalice history...'
Have you ever heard of the "Lion War"
It divided Ivalice in two over who would be the successor to the throne. It ended with the appearance of a young hero named Delita.
Everybody living here knows this hero's tale...
But we also know that what we see with our eyes alone... isn't necessarily the truth.
Here's a young man. (Showing an image of the game main character) He is the youngest son of the noble Beoulve...pillars of knighthood.
There's no record of his playing an active part in history but...
According to the "Duray Report" released last year (concealed for many years by [the] church), this unknown man is the true hero...
The church claims he was a blasphemer and anarchist - the root of all evil...
But is this the "truth"?
Won't you join me on a journey for the "truth"?
Before that, please tell me your 'name' and 'birthday'
The player is then asked to enter his or her name, then birthday (see Zodiac)
A movie plays afterwards, showing the title "A Zodiac Brave Story" then the logo.