Tales of Symphonia takes place in the world of Sylvarant, where Mana is the source of all life. Periodically mana begins to depart from the world, at which point The Chosen One has to undertake a pilgrimage to various shrines scattered around the landscape, making pacts with various Summon Spirits, and eventually completing the Journey of World Regeneration by renewing the flow of mana to Sylvarant. This tradition was begun by two great heroes, Martel and Mithos, and carries on to this day. Our game concerns an upbeat young man named Lloyd Irving (Scott Menville), who, after a traditional Doomed Hometown, agrees to accompany the current Chosen, Colette Brunel (Heather Hogan), on her trip. Accompanying them are Squishy Wizard and Bratty Half-Pint Genis (Colleen O Shaugnessy), White Mage Rai