With a mighty roar, the Ghost Lion descended upon the village. The soldiers tried to protect the peaceful inhabitants, but to no avail. Then, one brave young soldier summoned all his courage and threw his spear at the lion. Startled by the courage of the young soldier, the lion disappeared into a cave at the edge of the village, never to be seen again.

      "We must leave on a journey to solve the mystery of the White Ghost Lion." These were the last words Maria heard from her parents. It has been days since they were last seen. After visiting the elders, Maria realizes that she must go forth to find her parents and unravel the Legend of the Ghost Lion.

      You must courageously guide Maria on her journey of discovery.

     Excerpt extracted from the "Ghost Lion" instructional manual and transcribed by Nintendo Monopoly.