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Lunar: The Silver Star (ルナ~サ・シルバースター Runa Za Shirubā Sutā) is the first game in the Lunar series and is a console RPG created by Game Arts for the Mega CD platform in Japan. It was the most popular game for the entire platform in Japan during the Mega CD's short lifespan.

It was released in the US in December 1993 for the Sega CD by Working Designs and quickly became the most popular Sega CD Role Playing Game in North America. The title quickly developed a huge following after rave reviews and has remained one of the most popular console RPGs of all time.

The World of Lunar

Lunar: The Sliver Star takes place on the world of Lunar, where a planet called the Blue Star shines in the heavens. The people of Lunar believe that ages ago they lived on the Blue Star, but they were driven away by war. Their goddess, Althena, went to the dead world of Lunar, filled it with life using her magic and settled her people there. She has watched over them ever since, occasionally reincarnating to live among them.

Because Althena is all that prevents Lunar from reverting to a dead world, she has many protectors, and foremost among them are the Four Dragons and the Dragonmaster. Designated the White Dragon, Blue Dragon, Red Dragon and Black Dragon, the Four Dragons are the most powerful magical creatures on Lunar, and have existed since the dawn of the world. Meanwhile, the Dragonmaster is a human who is Althena's sworn protector. The Dragonmaster has even greater powers than the Four Dragons, and only those who prove their courage and resourcefulness to the Four Dragons can become Dragonmaster.

The air, water, and vegetation of Lunar are all products of the Goddess Althena's magic, and it also exists in the souls of the humans who live there. As a result, nearly everyone in Lunar can use at least a little bit of magic. Most people use magic as a part of everyday life for things like curing colds, but there are also exremely talented individuals who call on Althena to heal wounds, or harness the forces of nature to very destructive effect.

Legend of the Magic Empire

There are stories of a Magic Empire that existed about 1000 years prior to the events of Lunar: The Silver Star. The ruler of the empire called himself the Magic Emperor. He attempted to dominate the world, and even opposed the Goddess Althena. This saddened Althena, whose purifying tears fell for seven days and seven nights, washing the Magic Empire away to nothing. It is said that the Magic City of Vane rose into the sky during the deluge, where it has remained for the 1000 years following. (It is worth noting that the Magic Empire legend does not exist in the remake, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete.)

After the fall of the Magic Empire terrible demons known as the Vile Tribe roamed Lunar, tormenting the humans. Althena heard the cries of her people, and banished the Vile Tribe to the Frontier, a barren region beyond the reach of her life-giving magic. The banished demons hate Althena intensely, and dream of taking revenge against her and those who dwell in her light. Though the origin of the Vile Tribe is unknown, humans suspect that they are linked to the Magic Empire somehow.

Setting and Plot

Lunar: The Silver Star begins 15 years after the disappearance and presumed death of the most recent Dragonmaster, Dyne. Dragonmaster Dyne and his companions, who are known collectively as the Four Heroes, are celebrated for protecting the Goddess Althena from an evil threat (about which there is little detail) and saving the world. The main character of the game, Alex, lives in the village where Dyne was raised. Alex idolizes Dyne and wants to become a Dragonmaster just like him. These dreams of adventure prompt him to explore the nearby cave of the White Dragon with his friends in search of fame and fortune. From these humble beginnings, Alex's adventure will eventually develop into a world-spanning quest.

Characters

Heroes

Alex
Age: 15
Game Arts official name: Ahres
Full name: Alex Noah (アレス・ノア Aresu Noa)

Alex, the main character of the game, is a small town boy - quiet, a little bit indecisive, and slightly naïve about the outside world. He lives in Burg Village along with his parents, his friend Nall and his foster sister Luna, who was given to Alex' parents by a stranger when Alex was little. Alex was born without any magical ability, but he studies swordsmanship diligently and has become quite capable, and also plays the harp very skillfully. Because Dragonmaster Dyne's monument is located in Burg, Alex grew up admiring him, and his biggest dream is to one day have adventures like Dyne and share the excitement with his friends. (Japanese seiyū: Kikuko Inoue; English VA: Ashley Angel)

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