plot summary

Need a bit of a recap on ToS's plot? Look no further -- here I've collected all the important plot points in a couple (okay, maybe more than a couple) of handy pages. Although ToS starts out kind of cliche, the story eventually twists into all these different ways and it can be hard to follow for a first-timer. If there's something you're not entirely clear on, try taking a look here to see if I can explain it any better.

Important note: This plot summary is written as if you chose to speak to Kratos during the Flanoir scene -- in other words, you get him back into your party, and Zelos dies at the Tower of Salvation. This is because: 1) This is my favorite way of telling the story, and 2) It is most relevant to Lloyd as a character. And no, I do not hate Zelos.

Please refer to Worlds and Cruxis instead for explanations of specific terms and events in Symphonia's history. Also, the plot summaries will only briefly cover character backstories unless they directly relate to the plot -- see Characters for that.