The Legend of Alon d'Ar is set in a world where different races coexist, but not all are at peace with each other. The story follows Jarik, a young warrior from the Orin race, who lives in the town of Hollow Grange. After a terrible nightmare, he witnesses an evil creature consuming the planet's energy and is attacked by warriors from the Dagani race.
Jarik soon discovers that touching a mysterious stone has left him with a scar on his hands. The game follows Jarik and his party as they journey through the world, completing quests, acquiring items, and fighting enemies in battles that combine turn-based and real-time elements. The combat system is similar to ATB, but with a twist where character action times are influenced by their equipped weapons or magic spells.
Customization of weapons and spells is a key feature of the game. Players can upgrade their equipment by distributing PP points, which allow for individual enhancements. For example, proficiency points can be invested in categories to increase the attack speed of specific weapons.