The end of the world. An impending catastrophe usually foretold by fringe soothsayers and fanatical fundamentalists for generations, but whose warnings usually go unseen by society as a whole. However, when the holy oracle of the Mauser faith, the world's dominate religious order, foretells of such a calamity should a young girl be allowed to reach her 16th birthday, the entire world bands together to try and prevent the coming apocalypse from happening.
This is where Pacifica Cassul enters the picture. Branded as the poison that will bring about the world's destruction, Pacifica has been hunted relentlessly by the followers of the Mauser faith, who desperately seek to eliminate her and prevent the coming calamity foretold by the great oracle. Believing in their sister's innocence, Pacifica's brother and sister use their talents in swordsmanship and sorcery to protect their sister from harm as they travel the countryside in a laborious effort to keep Pacifica safe from those who wish to see this "Scrapped Princess" dead.
Produced by Studio BONES, the critically acclaimed animation powerhouse behind Escaflowne, Full Metal Alchemist, and the Cowboy Bebop Movie, as well as being based on the popular manga serialized in Dragon Comics, this 24-episode series of swords and sorcery is sure to leave fans spellbound by its enchanting characters and captivating storyline.