And so the story of Final Fantasy 12 begins. Two young people, Vaan and Penelo, wander the streets of Rabanastre as orphans under the care of a Bangaa named Migelo. Their dreams: to depart the city and become sky-pirates; to comandeer their own airship and live their lives as they see fit.
War naturally makes this difficult for them. However, a series of events finally gives these young adventurers the chance to leave the city that they have been waiting for. And so, with sword in hand and the aid of a number of unique and interesting characters, they help change the world.