Where's the guide or instructions that explain this game? I'm new to the game and I'm having a difficult time understanding things like status ailments, the difference between attack dmg vs dmg and many other concepts. I need some basic explanation to understand the game properly.

I can find literally no descriptions of spells, attacks and their mechanisms except for bits posted by players in various forums/sites. There's no bestiary to explain types of monsters and their attacks?

If there is a game guide somewhere, could someone point me in the right direction? Thank you.