Plot of Fantasy of Truth: The Complete Journey

'''WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!  This article contains major plot elements to the game Fantasy of Truth: The Complete Journey.'''

Opening of the Door
The game begins with a character known as KILL. KILL approaches a door. The door reveals that it is actually the Door to Darkness. The Door tests KILL and determines that he is the one to open the Door. KILL retrieves the Door to Darkness Key, which is conveniently stored in the same room. KILL uses the key to break the seal that is upon the Door to Darkness. Upon doing so, the Door reveals that the Power of Eternal Darkness is free to attack Earth with the force known as Oblivion, although this is of little concern to KILL.

On the Run
The scene switches to where we are introduced to the story's main character: DARRAD. He talks to his friend, Brian, and it is revealed that DARRAD is actually supposed to be dead! However, though he did indeed die, he was sent back to this world, with the task of destroying his Darkness. Brian joins DARRAD in his quest, and DARRAD in return gives Brian a sword to wield in battle. DARRAD and Brian no sooner begin looking for DARRAD's Darkness, then they encounter the terrible force known as Oblivion. Not prepared, they decide to run. However it is no good, as Oblivion begins to overtake them, and DARRAD is forced to use teleport magic. They end up someplace unknown and they continue to use the teleport, until they find themselves on a overpass, and encounter the SOUL Reaper. Though the monster goes down easily, DARRAD and Brian are teleported into a dungeon of a massive castle. Along the way, the meet the Guardian Terra. She agrees to help if the player chooses to interact with her. They encounter another creature from the depths of Oblivion, who appears as a child, but once the fight starts reveals herself to be much more vile. However, the Malchild too falls to the hands of the two friends. Before long the two friends encounter the being who calls himself the Lord of Dark. Despite the long battle, the two manage to defeat the Lord of Dark. Upon his death they are informed that they can no longer journey backwards, but only the path onward is open. But to access that path, they have to chose between two mirrors. One granting the power to open the path onward, the other to grant instant death. After listening to the riddle carefully, the two friends proceed onward. The party finds themselves trapped in a room where they have to confront the Guardian James the Sorceror.

Meeting the Evil One
After freeing James, a doorway appears and the party journeys further down the parth. The path leads down into a cave-like area, where the two have the option of freeing Ignis. Either way, the cave spills out into a courtyard with a huge hallowed tree awaits. The tree is actually another creature from the voids of Oblivion and attacks the two. Upon it's death, it hints that the two are unprepared for what awaits them. It fades away and reveals a hidden passage. The party discovers itself at the base of a castle, and decides to investigate, due to a familiar presence being inside. Once inside, they quickly discover who was inside: their friend, Erich. However, unlike the other two, Erich seems to be enjoying the destruction brought about by Oblivion, and reveals that he has begun to absorb the dark energies in order to gain power. He mocks the two for their choice to remain with the Light, though Brian admits, he's not exactly good. Erich mocks Brian again, calling him a "human". This angers Brian, and DARRAD pressures Erich into battle. However, Erich feints an attack, and runs away in a flash of power. DARRAD and Brian both look for their friend, only to encounter one of Erich's servants who banishes them away to a frozen land. No sooner than they arrive, but another familiar voice calls their names. They look to see who it is, but are attacked by four elementals. They are quick to slay the four, and realize that the person is another old friend, Greg.

Into the Dragonlands
Upon the monsters defeat, Greg cried out as the spell that was upon him broke. Greg, however, instantly recognized the face of who had possessed him to attack DARRAD and Brian in the first place. It was Erich, who apparently laid a trap for the two. Greg is so infuriated, that he paces wondering how to best get Erich back. Brian whispers to DARRAD that Greg doesn't forgive, to which DARRAD corrects and says "He doesn't hold grudges, he just doesn't let go, direct quote. And this act is one too many, not to mention, unforgivable." DARRAD and Brian leave the town, but not before a Battle Mage joins with them. At first DARRAD doesn't recognize him, but quickly realizes that it is an old co-worker before Oblivion swept the world, before he had died. Brian asks how Aaron is able to use magic and Aaron explains that he only knows a few magics and therefore has to rely on physical strength as well. The magics he does know are ones that were naturally embued to him upon the arrival of Oblivion. The small party journeys but quickly comes across an ancient doorway, guarded by a Dragon. The Dragon attacks, but is wounded by the party, and reluctantly lets them pass, swearing that the Dragon Master shall know about them. Just as they are about to enter, a monster attacks, and Aaron decides to fight the monster himself, and urges the other two to go on ahead. Just as they enter they see Aaron hotly engaged in battle with the creature. They enter the valley below and are surprised to see nothing but Dragons. They carefully avoided the Dragons, and made their way to a small doorway which lead to an underground cavern. Inside they were introduced to the Dragon Master himself. It was DARRAD's brother: Joshua! DARRAD was surprised to learn that Joshua was also a mage. Joshua explained that some of the abilities came from being Dragon Master, but most was under training of James the Soceror, who sent his regards to DARRAD and Brian. DARRAD explains the situation to his brother, and Joshua says he'll come with them, as he wants to get out of the Dragonlands, cause it's boring with no humans for company. The party has the option to free another Guardian, Glacies before they leave.

Sailing into Darkness
Once they leave the Dragon Lands, the power that transported them the first time, once again sends thethree to a new location, this time at a port. Upon arrival they see Greg yelling out Erich's name and jump into the water.They are amazed at his determination and ability to smash a boat, but decide that it is best to leave Greg to his own devices and not to interfere. They decide to stay at an inn to figure out a plan. There they run into another of DARRAD's old friends: Curtis. Curtis says that he found it strange how he ended here in this port and how DARRAD is alive, when he's supposed to be dead, but DARRAD explains that's for another day. Curtis explains he knows of a man who says he can sail to the heart of Darkness, though he does charge a fee. DARRAD and Brian decide to go along with that idea, and Curtis agrees. However, Joshua is hesistant. He says that it is all very reckless and that someone's going to end up getting killed. DARRAD disagrees with his brother, and says that no matter what the risk, he has to take it, because someone has to. Joshua eventually agrees and they decide to sail in the morning with Curtis paying the fee. In the morning the four find the half-crazed captain, who agrees to sail them into the Darkness. The party boards the ship, and takes refuge down below deck. As night draws closer, DARRAD begins to worry, and tells his friends that they should sleep, because something evil is coming. The party agrees and Curtis agrees to keep first watch. In the morning, Joshua wakes everyone quickly. The smell of death fills the air, and everyone finds the captain and crew dead. They go to the deck, to find a ugly monster there, who reveals himself as Snamuh, and refuses to allow the party to pass into the darkness. Upon defeating it, Snamuh attempts to take the ship down with him. But the party manages to escape, thanks to Curtis staying behind to distract Snamuh, as the ship went under. The three manage to find themselves on the shore with an abandoned church nearby. They investigate, but upon examining the altar, a demonic voice tells them that they have been caught in Oblivion's power and to forfeit their lives. After being teleported several places, they find themselves deposited back in the castle where they had fought Erich before. Upon arrival, Erich appears, but no longer in a human form. He has become the being called Dark One. Erich offers a chance for them to join him, but the party declines. Brian in outright anger, attacks Erich alone. Erich laughs, and transforms into a weak form, mocking Brian with it, before transforming into his Dark One state yet again. However, DARRAD and Joshua quickly join in the fray, and together the three overpower Erich. Erich is about to perform more incantations when Greg bursts into the room. Erich swears and flees the castle, with Greg swearing to get Erich. Greg leaves the room, and the party attempts to follow.

The Realm of Oblivion
However, as soon as they reach the doorway, once again they are teleported. This time they find themselves in the realm of Oblivion. The three are confused, but are met by the demon Saw-Edge, who tests them. He finds them unworthy of his full effort, and is about to destroy them, when they are teleported again. This time, it is revealed who was doing the teleporting. It is KILL. DARRAD's Darkness. Both are quite shocked to see the other in flesh, as Darkness was used to seeing DARRAD as a human, and DARRAD had never actually seen his Darkness physically. KILL laughs and says that the day for them to fight is not today, for they must first stop the demon Saw-Edge, who was responsible for the power of Oblivion. He explained that if they slew Saw-Edge, then Oblivion would cease, and their world would be safe. When asked why wouldn't KILL be doing anything about the demon, KILL laughs, and says that he is, and teleports the party back into the realm of Oblivion. DARRAD then realizes that KILL may have sent them to their deaths, when Joshua explains about the Guardians. That their power would be able to injure the creatures of Oblivion. With this knowledge at hand, the three begin their climb through the long stair of Oblivion, which lead to the source.

Facing the Demon
A long line of creatures stood before them, attempting to block their path, but with the help of the Guardians, they were able to get through. Then, at long last they reached the summit, only to find Erich there once more, and in a new form. He became the Dark Deliverer, and offered to end their lives so that they may experience the power of Darkness and of Death. After a hard fought battle, the party succeeded in breaking Erich's power. He turned back into his human form, as he had relied on the power of Oblivion, which was soon destined to be broken. Then Greg showed up and attempted to catch Erich, however, once more Erich got away, but this time with Greg in close pursuit. Upon Erich's defeat, the demon Saw-Edge once more approached them. Saying he misjudged them, he attempted to once more test them. However, as Saw-Edge prepared to use Obliteration again, he was interupted by the Guardians, who boosted the the party's power. With this strength, the party quickly overpowered the demon. Enraged, Saw-Edge engaged in a battle to the death. Despite his strongest attacks, the power of the Guardians quickly destroyed his power, leaving him to die. Then as Saw-Edge faded, so did Oblivion begin to fade as well. DARRAD used his teleport spell, to send his brother and Brian out of the realm, but remained behind to confront his Darkness. DARRAD succeeds in finding KILL, only to have KILL taunt him. However, before DARRAD can fight back, KILL blasts DARRAD with a blast of energy that was the remaining power of Oblivion, sending DARRAD reeling, and one month into the future.

In the Time That Has Passed
In the month that has passed, Brian has managed to find a place of his own in the post-Oblivion world. He spends his day keeping monsters at bay. The power of Oblivion had been broken, but yet monsters were still present. He wakes up one day to find a ghost attempting to break him of his friendship for DARRAD. Brian slays the ghost and as he ponders this, he hears an all too familiar voice. It was Erich. Still ranting about power, Brian ignores him until Erich mentions DARRAD having trouble with the Darkness. Erich then points out that although Oblivion may have been broken, the power of Darkness was still present, evidenced by the monsters present. Erich leaves Brian, making it aware that his power is restored to full, that he will continue to learn more, and that the Guardians' power was no longer available to be called upon. He calls Brian a wuss before leaving with a laugh. Unnerved by Erich's words, Brian decides to sleep on things. In the morning he discovers a dazed DARRAD in his house. DARRAD quickly recovers, and seems to know exactly what to do. Being hit with Oblivion, DARRAD seems to have learned some of its power, and understands in turn what the Eternal Powers of Darkness are planning. He tells Brian, that they need to hurry, and that he will explain things as they journey. Brian agrees to come with once more. Brian wonders where DARRAD is headed, and doesn't understand DARRAD's sudden change in persona. Brian starts to become worried that perhaps the last of DARRAD's humanity had died in Oblivion and that it was his heart that was the victim of Oblivion, for DARRAD's words now were no longer full of caring, but seemed to have become cold. DARRAD says nothing about the matter, despite his claim that he would explain things. But Brian did not press the issue.

The Tower of Dark Deeds
Before long, they come to a wooded area, and in there they meet another one of DARRAD's old friends: Teresa. Teresa is surprised to see DARRAD alive, and is interested to hear how come he is still alive, and so accepts his offer to travel with them, despite DARRAD's warning that they may have to kill people. With Teresa in the party, they follow DARRAD, who says that they must find Joshua. DARRAD leads them to a tower called the Tower of Dark Deeds. At first there doesn't appear to be a door, but DARRAD reveals otherwise. Inside they encounter possessed weapons and monsters and barely manage to make their way to the next level. Inside the highpoint, they find Joshua restrained by magical spells, and are ambushed by two creatures. After the battle, the spells release, and Joshua rejoins the party. DARRAD explains to his brother that he is continuing to look for his Darkness, but asks why Joshua was in the Tower in the first place. Joshua explains that his contact for his training is up the next level, and that's how he ended up here. The party goes upstairs and discovers James the Sorceror. James yells for them to look out, and another creature attacks them. The party defeats the creature. James explains to the party that they are the creatures known as the Shadows. He explains that they neither exist nor do they not exist. James also explains that the world is still not safe until the threat of the Shadows is neutralized by sealing the Gate of Shadows. He goes further to explain that the Guardians no longer feel obligated to aid the party, and as such have withdrawn their powers. Then after healing the party's wounds, James sends the party out of the Tower with no further explanation.

Shadow of Oneself
The party then explores the first continent looking for clues as to what may be the source of the Shadows. It isn't until they explore the town of Aven that they discover the first clue. In the one building they discover a being that looks alot like DARRAD. It is revealed to be DARRAD's Shadow, created because both KILL and DARRAD exist. Both should not be on the world at one time, and yet they are, so the shadow was born. The Shadow taunts DARRAD about his past and present and fights the party twice. Both times, the Shadow is defeated. He vanishes, instructing DARRAD to seal the Gate of Shadows, that he will have to kill the Shadow Lord, and that his dance with Darkness is inevitable. The party then journeys into a small tower and there a half-crazed mage teleports them to the Frozen Lands, right outside of Greg's house. They go inside and discover that Greg had Erich cornered when Erich escaped his grasp by creating a haze. Greg is about ready to storm out in a fury, when DARRAD tells that he is going to explain alot of how come things are the way they are, and why he is alive. Greg permits them to stay long enough to hear how come DARRAD is still alive, and then kicks the party out stating that DARRAD is way too crazy, and that he's off to go find Erich. They leave the house to find James the Sorceror waiting for them. James informs that there is trouble in the Dragonlands. Joshua is worried and leaves right away with James to address the issue. DARRAD agrees that they'll catch up. James then says that perhaps there is someone else of whom they can get help from and offers to send them there. Before the party can answer, James sends them anyways. They find themselves inside of a cave and find another of DARRAD's friends: Matt. Matt appears to be wary of seeing DARRAD alive, but almost doesn't come with when DARRAD offers him a chance to join.

Increasing Evils
When Matt does join, the party sets out again, but is attacked by a monster. Though they defeat it, Brian is a little wary. They journey down to the Dragonlands and there they meet up with James, who explains that Joshua is busy inside, and that perhaps their help is needed. The party journeys deep into the recesses that lead to the Dragonlands, not realizing how long it actually is. Just before they get there, they are attacked by another creature of Shadow. After the struggle, they go into the Dragonlands and discover that the Dragons are attacking. Despite Joshua's declaration that the Dragons would not harm them, the party found themselves being attacked and headed for the chamber where they first found Joshua. There they discovered Erich. He had assumed yet another form: the Malicious Dissident. He attacked the party with his Corrupted Drake first, and the party defeated it. Erich laughed and used his Banishing Void to remove Matt and Teresa from the party. However, just then as Erich was about to attack, assistance came. Joshua and Aaron showed up to lend assistence against Erich, defeating him once more. Erich merely laughed though and disappeared, just as Greg arrived. Greg was extremely upset that he had missed Erich. He stormed out saying that he knew exactly where Erich was headed. Joshua used the Dragons' power to call back Teresa and Matt, and Aaron decided to stay behind to make sure that they were okay. Meanwhile, the remaining party journeyed further to discover that the reason why the dragons were out of control was because of the Mage of Shadows. The Mage of Shadows was torturing a female mage for the location of the Dragon Master, but she didn't know where he was. Then Joshua, enraged that the Shadows were the ones responsible for harming the Dragons, was ready to fight the mage. However, the Mage summoned a monster from Oblivion to try to stop the party, but it was easily defeated. Then the Mage engaged the party, but to no avail, the party succeeded in killing the Mage of Shadows, and the threat was removed from the Dragonlands. DARRAD knew time was of the essence, so with Matt and Teresa back up to full speed, he prepared the party to move out again. DARRAD took a moment to ponder at how big the group had become. No sooner though than he pondered this when Erich attacked again, this time as the Pandemonia Knight. So powerful was Erich, that he cracked the ground between the party members, with DARRAD, Brian, and Joshua on one side, and Matt, Teresa, and Aaron on the other. He prepared to destroy the party, when James showed up and engaged Erich in battle. Having safely teleported both parties away to lands beyond: James made his declaration to seal Erich's evil. Both were determined to win, but Erich's brutality could not overcome James's mastery of magic. With Erich defeated, and perhaps dead, James prepared to seal away Erich's magic, but was interupted by a maniacal laugh. KILL had shown up. James instantly knew why, the second distraction was all that was needed for Erich to escape. KILL laughed again, leaving just as quickly as he had came. James then knew that his chance to seal away the evil that was Erich was gone, and now that it was up the party.

The Seals of Shadow
Meanwhile, DARRAD's party was still recovering from Erich's attack. The three of them knew that Erich was becoming a threat and would eventually have to be dealt with, but in the mean time they needed to find the other party members. Realizing that they were separated, they began to plan their next move, when Brian noticed that there lying in the sand was Curtis. They hurried, worried. But Curtis was merely just sleeping in the sun. After a wake-up by DARRAD, Curtis explained that although Snamuh tried to kill him underwater, Curtis succeeded in finishing the beast underwater, and swam his way to shore on floating debris. Brian was impressed, Joshua thought Curtis was brave, but DARRAD didn't say anything. Once more, Brian, thought that DARRAD didn't care anymore. It wasn't until Curtis asked DARRAD, did DARRAD say, "Welcome back. At least, you didn't die." Joshua ended the ackward moment by asking what they should do next. DARRAD replied that if they had to defeat the Shadows to save their world, then they would have to do it. The first step would be to break the Two Seals of Shadow. DARRAD once more gave the teleport a shot, and they ended up on a continent unknown. But a clearly visible glow could be seen, and they all knew that was where the seal was. Meanwhile, the other party ended up in a strange land, where all sorts of vile creatures walked. Following the terrain of the land, they took notice of a glowing light, and approached it. They stood in wonder, and then a maniacal laugh filled the air. KILL appeared, and he offered to them his assistance. Confused, they accepted, and the Seal of Shadow activated. The monster that protected the Seal attacked and fought fiercely to maintain it, but at the combined efforts of Light and Darkness, it fell. Darkness then left, saying he had business elsewhere, but that he would be seeing them again. Meanwhile, DARRAD and the rest of the his friends had found the second Seal. They activated it and fought the monster that guarded that Seal. Victorious, they found themselves teleported by James the Sorceror and the other party members who were safe thanks to James. James then told them that they may have broken the Seals, but the realm itself was still to be conquered. Explaining that the Realm of Shadows will accept no more than four in it at a time, James asked who would go. DARRAD said nothing but merely asked where the entrance was, to which James replied sheepishly that it lay just inside of the Castle of Dark Fate. James told DARRAD to pick wisely, but DARRAD ignored James, and motioned for Brian, Joshua, and Teresa to follow. DARRAD explained that it was nothing against them personal, but that they're needed to stop any who may try to hinder the main party. Aaron was excited, Curtis made prepartations, but Matt said nothing.

Confronting Erich
The party journeyed into the Castle of Dark Fate, by-passing obstacles and monsters. Almost to the top, they encountered Erich's servant again, who almost succeeded in controlling Brian. After DARRAD knocked Brian to his senses, the servant revealed herself to be a succubus, but she too fell to the party's march. Finally they reached the throne room. Upon arrival, they heard Erich's voice welcoming them. Erich taunted the party and revealed how much of how he had grown, just like them, only he was the stronger, and that he used them all to achieve goal of becoming an entity beyond existence. Transforming into Necro Eternal, Erich laughed at them, and the party engaged in a hard fought battle. Emerging victorious, but weary, the party looked upon Erich, who was laughing still. He still had fight within him. However, just as Erich was about to reveal his next form, a gernade hit him, and Greg stormed into the room. All four party members stood back as they knew not to mess with Greg, who was in a fury. Erich merely laughed and transformed. He became the Destroyer. But Greg's guns were more than a match for Erich's magics, which were unable to harm Greg at all. Erich fell, broken, and the party watched in horror shock as Greg advanced upon Erich. Only total hatred was written on Greg's face, a look of unforgiving wrath. DARRAD realized too late that again they were being manipulated as he heard a voice in his ear whisper, "Honestly, Light, you expect to save your world doing nothing? You will not gain access here, despite what James says. You should be moving this way."

The Shadowrealm
DARRAD realized with horror who that voice belonged to. He didn't have time to say anything, and the party was teleported into the Shadowrealm. Realizing that they had no choice now, DARRAD urged them all onward. There in front of them was DARRAD's Shadow. Once more waiting to prove its nonexistence. The party fought together, but the Shadow revealed that only if DARRAD fought alone would it be vanquished. DARRAD agreed to the condition. DARRAD finished the Shadow, and before it dissolved, it begged DARRAD to finish the Shadow Lord. Shortly after fighting the Shadow, Darkness stood in the party's path. KILL laughed and said that although it was not their time to dance, they would dance soon, and that if they wished to test themselves, that they were more than welcome to. Depending on the player's choice, the party could choose to fight Darkness or just to pass. Shortly after, meeting with Darkness, another obstacle stood on the road. The RAGE Demon awaited. He taunted them and then pondered why DARRAD as a human had never used his gift, and why he chose to become a warrior for the Light. If the player chooses to fight, then "a calming feeling fills the air", and DARRAD explains that this represented all the anger and hatred in his human life, and that to have used it, would have been truly a sin. Finally approaching the Gate of Shadows itself, the party ground through three tough battles against the Shadows guarding the Gate. When they finally reached the Gate, the Party discovered that they could manipulate four strange doors and were told to talk when ready to meet the Shadow Lord. Upon doing so, the Shadow Lord appeared, and explained how his powers were affected by the doors behind him. A long grueling battle followed, and upon defeating the Shadow Lord, Joshua discovered the instructions for sealing the Gate hidden in his robes by James. With the Gate of Shadows sealed, DARRAD revealed that why he had been so cold, was that he was afraid that the Darkness would try to exploit his emotions, so he had to become "heartless". With the threat of Erich and the Shadows gone, DARRAD explained that now, the Eternal Powers of Darkness would be a lot more hasty in their next attack move, and that until he discovered where his Darkness was hiding, that perhaps it would be best for them to split up and defend their homes.

Burning Town
One year later, and Greg is shown to be boasting about beating Erich. A fight suddenly breaks out in the town, and Greg blows a hole in the bar wall (much to the annoyance of the barkeep), and starts attacking the monsters. DARRAD shows up to help. After killing the monsters, a Darkness copy appears and attacks DARRAD and Greg. Though they defeat it, the real Darkness shows up and unleashes a golem at them, before disappearing. Having not have seen any signs of Darkness in over a year, DARRAD deduces that the Eternal Powers of Darkness are on the move, and that is it time to finish Darkness once and for all. Greg wishes to come with, and DARRAD yields.

Return to the Tower of Dark Deeds
They start by looking for Brian, but he is no where to be found. Though, they do find Matt and Teresa. In the process of looking for Brian, they follow a rough trail of clues. Eventually the trail leads back to the Tower of Dark Deeds, where the party witnesses James banishing Brian away. When asked why, James responds that he doesn't know. Greg suspects Erich, but James counters this stating that Erich is dead. James also mentions that his endevours into the arcane and other magics wrecked his body, mind, and soul. James decides to allow the party into the Tower of Dark Deeds once more, and then teleports away. Once inside, the party realizes that the Tower is not at all how they remember it, realizing it's a creation of Chaos. Fighting their way past people serving their "Lord", it is eventually, it is revealed that the "Lord", is no more than the Lord of Dark, who reveals that his defeat prior was planned, and that now they fight his true form. Though the Lord of Dark is stronger, the party still manages to defeat him. He realizes as he dies, that his death too was planned. KILL appears and confirms this. He then shocks the party by revealing that all along Matt was really serving the Darkness, by his own choice, not by anyone's else's hand. Darkness then decides to play a game and uses his power to maximize Matt's ability. After having to fight their own friend, the party watches as Matt dies and then is absorbed by the Darkness.

Wandering the Dark Realm
Taunting DARRAD, KILL attacks. He attacks three times, each time banishing a party member and sending a new copy, until it's just him and DARRAD. Then Darkness mentions that the world is being done in, and sends DARRAD to the outside of the tower. DARRAD uses his teleport to observe that the Eternal Powers of Darkness have made their move and are reshaping the world into its ideal ruling state. Falling into despair, DARRAD is swept up by the Dark Realm and stuck wandering in the dark alone until his brother shows up. Then they manage to find Greg and Teresa, and continue to investigate until they discover a Dark Mage blocking their path. After a brief battle, DARRAD realizes that it's his cousin, Aaron. Aaron reveals that although he may wield the dark magics, he has not succumb to Darkness. Aaron joins the group and DARRAD realizes that the party is once again growing. They head out to leave the Realm, but KILL attacks with a blinding light that shakes the Dark Realm and causes Teresa to fall. Not wanting to watch another friend die, DARRAD dives after her.

Looking for the One-Wing
Meanwhile, Joshua decides that the mission must go on, and leads the party onward to meet up with James and Curtis. Due to the Apocalyptic state the world became, the Guardians admit they were wrong, and decide to lend their aid once more. Joshua rebukes the offer and instead tells James that the Guardians should fight the Darkness. James agrees and explains that they must try to re-unite the party at all costs, and confront DARRAD's Darkness. Curtis joins the party and together they set off, only to run into a trio of trouble. Three enemies the Party had killed were alive again and more powerful due to the Darkness strengthening them. Although the party defends against the attack, Snamuhsa proves stubborn and becomes Snamuhja to fight the party once more, before dying. Then just as they thought their troubles were over, Darkness appears behind them and engages them in battle. However, rather than kill them, Darkness leaves them wounded and teleports them out of the Darkness. When they awake, Joshua knows that they may have to search the globe, but they have to find his brother, so they walk, looking for any clues to the others where abouts. The party goes from location to location looking for clues. They don't find any about DARRAD or Teresa. They also discover that that the people of the world have lost hope except a few. They also discover what Brian has been up to, but he runs away upon discovery. But with monsters and demons ruling the world, the party finds it hard to discover anything about a One-Wing Angel. Eventually they come to Port Fatum, where James, in disguise, grants the party an airship. James also goes so far as to tell everyone else where DARRAD and Teresa are. They are in the Castle of Dark Fate.

Locating the Door to Darkness
Flying there, the party hurries inside to watch as Darkness is immune to Oblivion, and that DARRAD's attacks are ineffective against KILL. KILL mocks DARRAD and leaves. Soon after they encounter Brian, and as he attempts to flee he triggers off dopplegangers of the party. DARRAD's group deals with their dopplegangers, including the Battle Mage Aaron, and Joshua's party deals with theirs. Afterward Joshua says that they must stick together. DARRAD agress and the party boards the airship to try to find the source of the Eternal Power of Darkness. DARRAD reveals to the party about the Door to Darkness. Agreeing that the Door is the source of the reason why the monsters are pouring into their world, they decide that the Door must be dealt with. Their journey leads them to the Abyss and in it they discover Brian. Brian appears to have abandoned reason and attacks the party. They defeat him, and Brian slowly begins to explain how no matter what they do, they can not save the world, that all they are doing is hurting it further. DARRAD rebukes Brian and scolds him for siding with the Darkness. Brian counters saying that he is not siding with Darkness, but is trying to save the world in a different fashion. However, DARRAD expresses his concern that lying in the Abyss is not the greatest idea. Then KILL arrives and taunts Brian. He provokes Brian into attacking his friends once more, this time aided by the power of Darkness. DARRAD tries to stop Brian, but it is too late, and Brian becomes embued with Dark Energy. Grief driven, DARRAD engages Brian, with the rest of the party joining in. They defeat their friend, who collapses and falls deeper into the Abyss as the Darkness leaves his body. DARRAD, enraged at KILL for causing another friend to fall, engages KILL in battle. The party fights and wins. Darkness staggers, and explains that the Door of Darkness can be found in the newly erected Judgement Tower. As KILL fades away, DARRAD vows never to let another friend die, and learns the Guardian Angel limit. The party then journeys to Judgment Tower, and if optional dungeons were completed, two doorways are available, with one leading down. The party investigates the underground cavern and it turns out to be another tower, this one being the Infinite Tower. At it's pinnacle, they discover Erich, still very much alive, and more evil than ever. Appearing as the Arcane Judicator, he mocks the party as if they are annoying insects: and destroys the Guardians with a single spell when they appear. Overpowering the party, Erich almost succeeds in vanquishing them, but through the combined efforts of the party, they are able to defeat him at long last and Erich finally fades away. Returning to the surface the party journeys into the Judgment Tower and fights past various monsters representing the seven sins to reach at last the Door to Darkness. After telling them that their lives are worthless and that they cannot succeed the party engages in battle, and succeeds in breaking the magics around the door, and it crumbles away. However, the Tower does not fall, and DARRAD realizes then that the true power of the Darkness now belongs to KILL. KILL's voice confirms this and beckons them to Apocalypse Fortress to dance. However, they cannot land immediately and are forced to land in a cult town, where KILL appears and finally grants the party access when DARRAD attacks the copy.

Apocalypse Fortress
Once they arrive, they see Brian, who tries to ask for forgiveness, but only DARRAD hears him out. Greg, agast at what DARRAD is doing, Greg pushes DARRAD out of the way, and shoots Brian. Brian staggers and collapses. Greg appears satisfied, though the rest of the party is in shock, while Joshua attempts to heal Brian's wounds. Then, the maniacal laughter of KILL resounds through the air. As he appears, he makes a quick comment about Greg's persona, which Greg denies. DARRAD though, agrees with KILL, that Greg doesn't forgive and instead only can find hate. Greg in reply, explains that he has no reason to love anymore. KILL laughs, dodges Greg's Big Bang multiple times, and performs his No Mercy upon Greg. The party watches in horror, as he slices Greg into pieces. Then Darkness flies toward Joshua, who is busy concentrating on the healing spell. Noticing this, DARRAD intercepts. It is then, Darkness makes the observation about their swords. DARRAD says nothing, but instead commenting that, "You are just another." He hits the copy with Celestial Wonder and the copy vaporizes. Brian meanwhile is healed and will rejoin the party if the Arcane Judicator (Insanity) was defeated. Journeying their way through the mazelike fortress, the party finally reaches KILL. Once there, KILL reveals that he had used so many of them, even the Eternal Powers of Darkness, just so he could torment DARRAD. KILL reveals that DARRAD's torment was the only thing that he ever cared about. DARRAD states that the day of the their dance has arrived. KILL agrees that there will be no more running from either of them. Although the party succeeds in defeating KILL, KILL attempts to destroy DARRAD's mind one more time, but DARRAD ignores KILL's taunts, and finishes him with Guardian Angel, revealing to KILL that he can finally overcome his Darkness. Darkness dies in a horrible scream. As he fades, Apocalyspe Fortress begins to break apart. As the party prepares to board the airship, the main gate attempts to lock them in the Fortress. Brian rushes forward, and uses his remaining strength to hold open the gate, so that the rest of the party can escape. DARRAD is the last one through and offers to pull Brian through, but Brian's strength gives out, and the gate shuts. DARRAD gives a brief moment of mourning, before he too has to escape the Fortress. Boarding the airship, the party watches as all the monuments of Darkness crumble. The Castle of Dark Fate dissolves, the Tower of Dark Deeds crumbles, and the Abyss fills in. Finally, feeling that the worry is over, the party is ready to celebrate, but they notice DARRAD crying. They wonder why, and he reveals that he was only sent to this world to stop his Darkness, nothing more. He explains that he must go, though the party tries to stop him. DARRAD says that perhaps he won't leave this world, but he won't know until the Glorious Light instructs him otherwise. Spreading his wing, he flies away as the credits roll.

Post-Game Events
During the credits it shows the party members returning to their lives. After the credits, we see the party gathered on the very hill where DARRAD first met up with Brian. They explain what's been happening in the world, and what they have been doing since the last day that they fought. They express loss over the death of their friends, but ponder more of what became of DARRAD. They leave the hill one by one. Joshua says,"Wherever you are now, I'm sure you're doing fine, brother." If the right sidequest was completed, Joshua will notice a feather falling from the sky hinting at DARRAD's return. The game closes with a message of asking.