The game begins with Ori, having defeated the evil forces of Malacath, the Spirit of the Forest, and having saved his home, the forest of Nibel, from destruction. However, a new challenge arises as a mysterious figure, known as the Spirit of Whisps, appears, foreshadowing a catastrophic event that threatens to destroy the balance of nature in the forest.
The Spirit of Whisps, a mystical being with the power to control the very fabric of reality, has been searching for a worthy successor to inherit the Will of the Whisps, a powerful force that maintains harmony and balance in the natural world. The Spirit, sensing Ori's potential, decides to test his worthiness by presenting him with a series of trials and challenges. The game begins with Ori, having defeated the
Ultimately, Ori's journey takes him to the heart of the forest, where he must face the source of the darkness: a powerful and malevolent entity known as the "Dark Maw". This ancient being, born from the darkness within the hearts of creatures, seeks to consume the Will of the Whisps, and plunge the world into eternal darkness. The Spirit, sensing Ori's potential, decides to test
Ori soon learns that he has been chosen to wield the Will of the Whisps, a powerful ability that allows him to communicate with the Whisps and harness their power. With this newfound power, Ori sets out on a perilous journey to rescue the captured Whisps, defeat the Shadow, and uncover the secrets behind the mysterious force that threatens the forest. Ori soon learns that he has been chosen
As Ori ventures deeper into the forest, he discovers that the Whisps, small, delicate creatures with the ability to manipulate the environment, are being hunted by a dark force known as the "Shadow". This dark entity, born from the darkness within the hearts of creatures, seeks to exploit the power of the Whisps for its own malevolent purposes.
In the end, Ori, now a confident and powerful hero, returns to his home, hailed as a champion by his people. The Whisps, now free from the Shadow's grasp, continue to thrive, and the forest, once again, is at peace. The Spirit of Whisps, satisfied with Ori's worthiness, entrusts him with the responsibility of protecting the Will of the Whisps, ensuring that the balance of nature is maintained, and the world remains a vibrant, thriving, and wondrous place.