The Last Remnant is set in a fictional world featuring a number of distinct humanoid races; the Mitra, most human in appearance, the Yama, strong fish-like people, the Qsiti, small reptilians, and the Sovanni, feline people with four arms and a rabbit-like creature( the name of this creature is currently unknown). The story of the game revolves around "remnants", mysterious and coveted ancient artifacts of varying shapes and sizes which possess magic powers and which have been the cause of several wars throughout the game's history. Rush Sykes is the protagonist of the story, the son of two established Remnant researchers whose sister Irina is kidnapped, sparking the story's initial plot development. He is supported by the Marquis of Athlum, David Nassau, and accompanied by four generals: Emma, Torgal, Blocter and Pagus. A mysterious man known as The Conqueror also figures prominently in the game's plot, a mysterious man whose aggressive tendencies and surprising power over Remnants creates a shift in the balance of power within the governing Congress in Elysion.