Main character Utawarerumono name is Hakuoro. He was found covered in wounds near a small remote village. Its inhabitants are the Ainu. They are fantastic and kind creatures. They look completely human, only they have animal ears. The young man was nursed back to health by the local healer Tuskuru, with the help of her daughters. The only problem is that the guy does not remember anything about his past. The old woman hopes that time and medicinal herbs will bring the young man back to normal.

Soon the character in Utawarerumono starts having problems. The Emperor, wanting to fill the empty treasury, terrorizes the population of remote provinces. This causes discontent among the common people. Clashes with soldiers begin, the first killed and maimed residents appear. The young man cannot stand aside, and begins his own fight against injustice. This is facilitated by the fact that he owns close combat techniques and magic spells. Soon a whole army of rebels is organized around him. As a result, government troops are completely defeated, and the guy takes the title of emperor. The action is based on turn-based battles. Here you will have to develop a certain tactic for each battle. In addition, it is necessary to participate in dialogues. You should delve into phrases and remarks, select answers. In this case, you can learn the history of the state and the peoples inhabiting its territory. The development of events and the branching of the storyline depend on these factors.