Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads. Atelier Yumia is a story about Yumia and her companions confronting memories and, despite their uncertainties, forging ahead on the path they believe in. The Aladissian Empire once thrived on a certain continent, having achieved remarkable development through alchemy that kept other nations at bay. However, it met its end due to a sudden and mysterious cataclysm. Time progressed, and several centuries later, alchemy has become known as a dangerous art that brings destruction, and is considered “evil” and “taboo.” Now, a lone alchemist takes her first step into this unexplored and perilous land. Her name is Yumia Liessfeldt, and after losing her mother in an accident three years ago, she came to learn that she descends from a line of alchemists, which left her with many questions. Why was Aladiss destroyed?Why did alchemy become taboo? Is alchemy truly evil? Believing that all the truths she seeks lie within the fallen continent, Yumia embarks on a journey to uncover its lost history. Freely traverse the vast open field in all directions.The continent is an unexplored land where the player can use a wide range of items and actions to forge their path forward. Battle Ranges and items allow for a captivating variety of actions in combat. You will be tested on your ability to make split-second decisions during real-time combat. Fight strategically utilizing two types of attack ranges which change your skills as your switch between them. Additionally, synthesized items will transform into weapons like swords and spears, which can be used to attack. Items can be reused any number of times, so don’t hesitate to deploy them while driving away enemies that stand in your way. Synthesis Weave together mana to create items. Manipulate the mana contained within ingredients to create new items based on recipes. The items you craft will exhibit powerful effects in various situations, such as exploration and combat. The strength of an item’s power depends on the ingredients used during synthesis, so select ingredients carefully while assessing the power of their contained mana. Create items while out in the field and customize bases however you like!You can use Simple Synthesis to create exploration tools for opening the path forward, as well as items that will benefit you during combat and synthesis. You can also use the Building feature to construct bases and then decorate them with furniture to your liking.