Half-human, half ice dragon, Ninian and her brother Nils are pursued by the dark sorcerer, Nergal, who hopes to use them to open the Dragon’s Gate and harness the power of the dragons. This allies them with Eliwood, Lyn, and Hector, to whom Ninian offers her skills as a dancer in exchange for protection. Her mystical abilities allow her to power her allies with various blessings.