The world was protected by seven gods, who protected the eight races. The god of humans, Zool, has become corrupted by desire for more power. Zool tells his five greatest servants to go get the sacred treasures held by the other six gods so that he can achieve ultimate power. He then tells the black knight Nefelda to kill the Child of Light who is destined to become his greatest enemy. The prophet Tarieshin senses that Zool and his dark army are on the move. He asks his apprentice, Lufia, to find and protect the Child of Light. She sets off on a quest to find the child that can control the monsters and save the land.