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Originally Posted by Synria_

I only have knowledge of the first two eps, but I have some questions for anyone who can answer.

1. The order of lorlei, are they the ones that kept a peace between the two big factions?
2. Is tear from the order of lorlei?
3. What is the significance of Ion?
4. The whole series seems to be about fonons and using them, so what exactly is the significance of a fonon?

Thanks. (More Q's to come as I watch haha..)

From wiki:

Spoiler for Shouldn't be spoiler-ific but just in case:

Tales of the Abyss takes place on Auldrant, a planet composed of elementary particles called Fonons (フォニム, Fonimu?, Fonim in the Japanese version).

For much of Auldrant's history, only six fonons were known to exist, representing the elements of Shadow, Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Light; but eventually a seventh fonon, controlling Sound, is discovered. Its discovery brings great chaos: using this newest Seventh Fonon allows one to read the future.

One such Seventh Fonist, Yulia Jue, puts in place a future for the world for thousands of years to come, with the promise of unlimited prosperity at its end. This prophecy of the future's set path becomes known as the "Score" and is documented on "Fonstones" scattered throughout the world.

The nations of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear and Malkuth have fought over the fragments of these tablets for generations, each uncovering them and hoping to discover the future before the other. Meanwhile, a holy order emerges dedicated to the reading of the Score and the keeping of the peace. This "Order of Lorelei" is headed by a Fon Master and maintains both religious/political and military branches.