Two dragon gods created the universe, Ortsa and Baruga. After this immense tasks the twin dragons slumbered for eternity, but not before giving their creations one last gift. The language of the gods. With this language anyone who knew the right words could shape reality to their will.

Varnalia follows Hunuki and his wife, Illiya. The young prince is a kind hearted albeit forgetfull and mischevious young man who is haunted by nightmares of a mysterious woman. Unclear as to what these dreams mean the young prince puts them in the back of his mind. That is until the woman that haunts his sleep arrives in the capital city.