The opening segment establishes the ancient lore and the protagonist's current quest:

Long ago, two clans—the Umbra Witches (dwellers of darkness) and the Lumen Sages (controllers of light)—maintained the balance of the world until a forbidden union between a witch and a sage led to a catastrophic war.

Guided by the weapon-smith Rodin , Bayonetta battles angelic hordes to rediscover her identity. Her journey takes her to the European city of Vigrid. Character Chronicle: Jeanne - Source Gaming