Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World story is centered around Emil and Marta's quest. The world they inhabit has its own set of rules and power systems. There are different factions vying for control. Emil and Marta find themselves in the middle of this power struggle. Along their journey, they meet old and new characters from the Tales of Symphonia universe. The story delves into themes like the balance between good and evil, the importance of cooperation, and the power of love and friendship. They must also overcome their own personal demons as they strive to save the world.
In my opinion, it is worth reading. The novel has a great narrative flow. It takes the concepts introduced in the game and elaborates on them. For example, it gives more background on the new world that was created. The character interactions are also well - written, which makes the reading experience quite enjoyable.
Emil Castagnier and Marta Lualdi are the central characters. Emil is initially a bit of an underdog, but he has hidden strengths. Marta, on the other hand, is very determined. They are joined by other characters throughout the story, but Emil and Marta are the ones who drive the main plot forward. There are also some returning characters from the previous Tales of Symphonia game that play important roles in their journey.
One of the main themes is friendship. The characters rely on each other and their bonds grow throughout the story. Another theme is redemption. Some characters are seeking to make up for past mistakes.
One possible fanfiction could be about Genis and Presea going on a quest together in Tales of Symphonia. Maybe they discover a hidden magic that only they can unlock due to their unique bond.
I really enjoyed the Chikuto Tales of Symphonia fanfic. It had some great characterizations. The way the author developed the characters from the original game was really interesting. It added new layers to their personalities.
He could fit as a powerful dark force. His unique abilities like the Rasengan and Sharingan (if he somehow has it in this fanfic) would be very different from the magic and skills in Tales of Symphonia. This would make him a mysterious and feared entity in that world.
The story of Zhou Chu from the New Gate in Shi Shuo Xin Yu described how Zhou Chu was violent and powerful when he was young, and was considered a great scourge by the villagers. In addition, there were flood dragons in Yixing's rivers and white-fronted tigers on the mountains. They attacked the people together. Some people suggested that Zhou Chu kill the tiger and the flood dragon. In fact, they hoped that only one of the three evils would be left. Zhou Chu killed the tiger and went into the river to kill the flood dragon. After three days and three nights, his fellow villagers thought he was dead and celebrated with each other. Zhou Chu finally killed the flood dragon and came out. When he heard that the villagers were celebrating with each other, he realized that he was actually regarded as a great scourge and had the intention to repent. Therefore, he went to look for Lu Ji and Lu Yun, hoping to correct his mistakes. However, he felt that time had passed and he was afraid that he would not achieve anything in the end. Lu Yun, the internal history of Qinghe, told him that the ancients valued timely action. Moreover, he still had a future and did not have to worry about fame and fortune. Zhou Chu changed himself and eventually became a loyal and filial son.
The twenty-ninth door of Shi Shuo Xin Yu was the door of frugality. This book recorded the various personalities of the aristocrats, mainly describing the stingy behavior of Wang Rong, a high-ranking official of the aristocratic family, and the characteristics of a miser. Among them, he only gave a single garment as a wedding gift to his nephew and asked for it back afterwards; his daughter borrowed money from him when she got married, and he would give her a hard time if she didn't pay back; his wealth was "incomparable" and he often schemed with his wife. These stories vividly portrayed the image of a miser.