Odin Sphere is divided into several chapters, during which the story of one of the five playable characters progressively unfolds. This is framed as a series of books being read by a little girl named Alice. Each book is the story of one of the five protagonists.
Ragnanival, the realm of the Demon Lord Odin, has invaded the forested realm of Ringford, home of Elfaria and her fairy subjects. Odin seeks the Crystallization Cauldron, which can create powerful Psypher crystals.
The battleground for this war is a blasted wasteland between the two countries. This wasteland was once the prosperous nation of Valentine. All that remains of the devastated land of Valentine now are the Pookas, cursed humans in the shape of anthropomorphic rabbits, their currency, and the magically-endowed grandchildren of the late King Valentine.
Remastered in 2016 and released as Odin Sphere Leifthrasir