So
far...
There was a time when
domination ruled the planet. But there were no victims. no
conquerers, no dictators, no martyrs. SeeD, an organization
founded around the world, removed military domination and created
peace. SeeD members were special and possessed magical powers. In
order to join SeeD, one must train hard at the Balamb Garden and
pass the graduation exam.
One such teenager dreamed of the chance to join SeeD. Now the
fate of the world lies in his hands.
A powerful witch, who existance was thought only to be a myth,
has awaken and now threatens the peace which once inhabited the
world. Her malevolence and strong magic power were feared, but
her presence has received worship and praise.
When Squall is inducted into SeeD, the elite mercenary force of
Garden, he attends a dinner party for the new recruits, during
which he meets Rinoa. Although they do not reveal their identies
at the party, Squall encounters Rinoa later, and discovers she is
the leader of the Forest Owls, a rebel organization fighting
against the nation of Galbaldia.
The Forest Owls are not very effective in their battles against
Galbaldia, despite being assissted by SeeD. All the members of
Forest Owls appear to have little concern about the consequences
of their actions.
After meeting Rinoa, Squall has a very strange dream, in which he
is Laguna Loire, a Galbaldia soldier who would rather be a
journalist. In the dream, Laguna is on a mission with Ward and
Kiros.
Meanwhile, the nation of Galbaldia has annexed neighboring Dole,
and has declared war on the rest of the world. The president of
Galbaldia was assisted by the witch Edea. Because it is suspected
that Edea is behind the recent Galbaldian actions, Squall is sent
on a mission to assassinate her.
Complicating matters is the appearance of Seifer, Squall's long
time rival, at Edea's side. Seifer has two loyal bodyguards,
Raijin and Fuujin who will also make Squall's mission harder.