The Vanished Omens
Once upon a time there was an island Kingdom known as Esteria. In millennia past, it had been called the prosperous Kindom of Y's. Esteria was known far and wide for the quality and purity of the silver which came from her mines. But when the silver mines began to run dry and foreign ships failed to return to their home ports, Esteria became a forgotten place.
It was to this land that Aron Christian came, a swordsmand washed ashore by the might and fury of a hurricane. He was found half-dead by a kind and humble fisherman who restored him to health, gave him clothing and a small bag of gold. Aron was impressed with the generosity of these people. But he quickly grew restless for adventure because that was his nature. The fishing village sat at the edge of a great plain. Rising in the distance was a small mountain range with an ominous tower at its peak. "That is the Tower of The Doomed," they told Aron as they made the sign of the evil eye. "It is the place where the troubles of our land began." As Aron watched the tower, he knew that his destiny awaited there.
The fisherman told him that he would find adventure in the town of Minea. As he left they said "Walk bravely; and may the Goddesses protect you!" Aron arrived at Minea after many close calls with the ferocious creatures that walked the land. In Minea he heard the legend of the Goddesses of Y's. In times past they had saved the Kingdom from great evil. Their feats had been written down in six magical books and then hidden from the greed of mortal man. If someone where to find all six books, they would have the power to do immense good...or incredible evil!
Now, an evil sorcerer in a black cloak was trying to find the books. His plans would plunge Esteria into darkness forever! But nobody in the Kingdom was brave enough to fight him. The wise Seer Sara was desparately looking for a swordsman with the courage to save the Kingdom.
So Aron found himself with a thousand gold pieces in his pocket and the biggest quest of his life in front of him. He went to have a chat with Seer Sara. The rest is history...
--From the Master System Y's instruction manual.