Hitomi Kanzaki is in a deeply depressed state. She only wishes to sleep and fade away. Her misery summons Lord Folken, who sends her to Gaea. The people of Gaea believe she is the Wing Goddess, capable of calling upon the legendary Dragon Armor known as Escaflowne. On Gaea, King Van, the sole survivor of the White Dragon Clan, is also in a depressed state. Having sworn an oath to avenge the Black Dragon Clan, which obliterated Van's kingdom, he lives by the sword. Now that the Wing Goddess has finally appeared, she holds Gaea's world fate in her heart. Escaflowne will either lead Gaea to peace or total ruin.