The "nobles," an ancient race of immortal supernatural creatures, lived a long time ago. They were held in high regard as kings and gods. The "Noblesse," a powerful individual shrouded in mystery named Cadis Etrama di Raizel, or "Rai," was among the nobles. Upon awakening in South Korea after an 820-year-long sleep, Rai sets out to find his loyal and devoted servant, Frankenstein, who he discovers to be the current director of Ye Ran High School. Rai enrolls as a student to better experience life in the modern world in order to understand more about modern culture. Noblesse: Awakening follows Rai as he begins his new life as a high school student, spending time with friends and fighting enemies both human and otherworldly in order to foil their plots.