12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 ===================================== Aye Suikoden: Distant Shores Glossary ===================================== Written by Reader in Invisible Fanfics, Aaron Nowack, ? Current as of Chapter #? ======== Foreword ======== The following information is an attempt at a glossary of sorts for all those interested in Distant Shores. Hopefully this will be an aid both to readers and writers alike as a guid to what has happened. If nothing else, with 108 stars and supporting characters, we're defintely going to need some sort of character guide. This is by no means comprehensive. The only truly comprehensive source of info for Distant Shores is... the chapters themselves. However, the aim of this glossary is to give some basic information on (hopefully) everything of relevance, whilst pointing out relevant chapters for those seeking more. Also, this is not a guide to the world of Suikoden itself. For that, I'd reccomend the following site: http://www.suikosource.com/ If all goes well, this will be constantly updated, with a current plan for an update every three or so chapters. Unless of course, someone points out a truly boneheaded error in the last version, in which case I'll try and rectify it as soon as possible. ######## Contents ######## . Cast of Characters . Runes appearing in Distant Shores . Artifacts of Distant Shores . Factions of Distant Shores . A History of the Seluria Archipelago as relating to Distant Shores . Chapter Summary . Credits and Thanks {Anything else that would be useful?} ########## Characters ########## Note: This is not a comprehensive list of characters. Generally, to get here, a character must either be a Star of Destiny, appear in two or more parts, or have some significant role/ say more than three lines. This is more a guideline than a rule, but it IS there. Adele Malespoir --------------- "If everyone had been behind me, we would have won. Someone must have made us lose. A traitor. There's a traitor in our midst." Appeared: #1-2, 4, 8-12, 14-17, 20, 22-23, 28-30 Runes: None Weapon: Saber Position: Major in Hereshan Army, seconded to General Fransck Former Hemidall cadet and friend of Lierni and Tavia, Adele has always believed in her heritage as a Malespoir more than was prudent. Her path diverged from Lierni and Tavia's when she deserted them in battle(#1). Since then, she has justified this and any other possible failures(#26) by convincing herself that she was never at fault. Due to her constant attempts to deny her failures, Adele may be becoming slightly unbalanced. The Governers may think that Davon can control her, but only time will tell. Recently, Adele ordered the execution of Tavia's parents for her treason. Now, she is seconded to General Fransk for the offensive against Lierstam. Note: Adele has also picked up two followers/bodyguards of some sort, Zalura and Sebastian. A third, Zalura, was executed by her for failing to kill Tavia. Aisha Nevenheim --------------- Appeared: #4 Runes: None Weapon:?? Position: Tenmou Star (Heavenly Ferocity) Veteran of the Crownbreaker Wars, General Nevenheim was until the recent assault on White Cloud, the Governer of Military for Heresha. Framed by Evenweir for the attempted murder of Serre, Aisha was imprisoned. During this period, she was approached by the Crescent Freedom Army to join as their strategist. Refusing their offer, but considering their words Alyssa Mytelene --------------- Appeared: #6-11, 13-17, 19-25, 30 Runes: Water Rune Weapon: Paired Jo sticks Position: Rune Hunter/Sellstave Chiyu Star (Earthbound Courage) Alaric Mytelene --------------- Appeared: #6-14, 16-22, 24-30 Runes: Fire Rune Weapon: Staff Position: Rune Hunter/Sellstave Tenyu Star (Heavenly Courage) Alouette 'the White Falcon' La Lanterne --------------------------------------- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: Rapier Position: Chimei (Earthly Brightness) Star Aoi --- Appeared: Died: #23 Runes: Poison Rune(weapon) Weapon: kodachi Position: Arik Peridon ------------ Appeared: Rune: Was said to have a rune on his sword that protected him from the Seraph Rune. No further details available as yet Weapon: Greatsword Position: Chikai Star (First Earthbound Star) Baren One-Eye ------------- Appeared: #5 Runes: None Weapon: Spear Position: Teni Star (Outcast from Heaven) Brennon ------- Appeared: #22 Runes: None Weapon: Swords Position: Catherwood ---------- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: Position: Butler to Nereida Chiyou Star (Earthbound Sorcery) Celia Ansuro ------------ Appeared: #21 Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: White Cloud Librarian(this actually hasn't been shown yet) Chisui Star (Earthbound Completion) Cerus Cole ---------- Appeared: #20 Runes: Trick Rune Weapon: ?? Position: CF Army Inventor Chisou Star (Earthbound Running) Charlotte --------- Appeared: #11 Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: Chimou Star CF Army Cartographer Daniel Hightein --------------- Appeared: #7 Runes: Lightning Rune Weapon: ?? Position: Chisatsu Star(Earthly Observation) Davon ----- Appeared: #4 Runes:?? Weapon: Position: Gaela ----- Appeared: #27 Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: CF Army Animal tamer Tenken Star (Heaven's Sword) Garnof Venomspear ----------------- Appeared: #18 Runes:?? Weapon: Position: Tenyu Star (Heavenly Intervention) Commander of Viper Fang Lancers Garou La Lanterne ----------------- Mentioned: #23 Runes:?? Weapon:?? Position: Hereshan General Gundik Roughblade ----------------- Appeared: Runes:?? Weapon: Club Position: Chief of the Tribe of the Hawk Harran Evenweir --------------- Appeared: #4 Runes:?? Weapon: Position: Governor of Monies Harod Tovias ------------ Appeared: Runes:?? Weapon: Position: First Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor in Charge of State Security of Lierstam Herold Koris ------------ Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: Blowpipe Position: CF Army Doctor Chirei Star (Earthbound Ghost) Ilena Fehron ------------ Appeared: Runes: Earth Rune Weapon: Darts Position: Tenfu Star (Heavenly Prosperity) Janna Howell ------------ Appeared: Runes: Darkness Rune Weapon: Staff Position: White Cloud resident Runemaster Chiketsu Star (Earthbound Power) Jasin ----- Appeared: # Runes: None Weapon: twin knives Position: White Cloud resident entertainer Chikyou Star (Earthbound Madness) Jasin Shaendra -------------- Appeared: #4 Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: Governor of Religion for Heresha Jiana ----- Appeared: Runes: Weapon: Position: CF Army Animal tamer Tenzai Star (Heavenly Sin) Kaleen ibn'Ashra ---------------- Appeared: #12 Runes: Weapon: Scimitar Position: Chisyu star Kelsea ------ Appeared: #22 Runes: Weapon: ?? Position: Chikaku Star (Earthbound Edge) Kojiro ------ Appeared: #17, 21-23 Runes: None Weapon: Ninja-to Position: Chikou Star (Earthbound Affinity) Kyrina ------ Appeared: #2 Runes: Wind Rune Weapon: Bow Position: Tenko Star (Heavenly Loneliness) Lierni Totorika --------------- Appeared: #1 Runes: Lightning Rune Weapon: Familiar 'Arronyo', bound to glove. Position: Castellan of White Cloud Tenman Star (Heavenly Fulfillment) Luc --- Appeared: Runes: True Wind Rune Weapon: Staff Position: Apprentice to Leknaat Keeper of the Tablets of Destiny Tenkan Star (Gates to Heaven) Lukas Harfeld ------------- First Introduced: #4 Runes: Weapon: Position: Governor of Agriculture Malek Ravenhair --------------- Appeared: #5 Died: #9 Runes: None Weapon: ?? Position: Wind Children Chieftan Marionette ---------- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon:?? Position: Assitant to Cerus Cole Chisyun Star (Earthbound Quickness) Matteo Serdae ------------- Appeared: Runes:?? Weapon:?? Position:?? Megumi ------ Appeared: #23 Runes: Shadow Rune Weapon: triple-staff Position: Melusine Fenzorl ---------------- Appeared: Runes: Salamander Rune Weapon: Fists Position: Chiaku Star (Earthbound Evil) Nalia ----- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: iron-edged fans Position: Chiin Star (Earthbound Fortitude) Nerieda Ansuro -------------- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: ?? Position: Strategist for Crescent Freedom Army Tenki Star (Heavenly Opportunity) Old One, the ------------ Appeared: Runes: Umbra Rune Weapon:?? Position: Leader of the Ninjas Fallen Tenkai Star Old One's assistant ------------------- Appeared: Runes: Shadow Rune Weapon: Twin ninja-to Position: Umm... Assistant to the Old One? Pane Panschild -------------- Appeared: #3 Runes: None Weapon: Broken glass Position: White Cloud resident glassmaker Chisou Star (Earthbound Grandness) Reid Arondnight --------------- Appeared: #1 Runes: Killer Rune Weapon: Long sword Position: Renard la Lanterne ------------------ Appeared: Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: Tengou Star(Four Heavenly Truths) Rodrik Justarian ---------------- Appeared: Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: White Cloud resident merchant/shopkeeper Chisei Star (Earthly Correctness) Rosh Arondight -------------- Appeared: Runes: Clone Rune Weapon: Position: Mayor of Kesshin Sara ---- Appeared: Runes: None Weapon: ?? Position: Tenhei Star (Heavenly Peace) Senrou ------ Appeared: Died: Runes: None Weapon: Position: Leader of Liberation Army The prior head of the Liberation Army, Serre ----- Appeared: #4 Runes: Weapon: Position: Governor of Law for Heresha Shayera Thal ------------ Appeared: Runes: Weapon: Dagger Position: Chizoku Star (Earthbound Bandit) 'This could end up being one of those times we all make it out okay. Pretty lucky, eh?' Tavia Reinschild ---------------- Appeared: #1 Runes: Victory Rune Weapon: Twin sai Position: Leader of Crescent Freedom Army Tenkai Star (First Star in Heaven) Valise ------ Appeared: Runes: Weapon: Position: Tenpai Star (Heavenly Defeat) Valon Tovias ------------ Appeared: Runes: Weapon: Position: Viki ---- First Introduced: Runes: Blinking Rune(Rh), Blue Gate Rune(Fh) Weapon: Staff Position: CF Army Teleporter Chitatsu Star (Earthbound Agility Werner Ritterschwert -------------------- Appeared: Runes: ?? Weapon: ?? Position: Mayor of Bristow Tenki Star (Heavenly Nobility) Zeb --- Appeared: Runes: ?? Weapon: Position: Tenson Star (Heavenly Waste) ##### Runes ##### Blinking Rune ------------- First Introduced: Used by: Viki Blue Gate Rune -------------- First Introduced: Used by: Viki Clone Rune ---------- First Introduced: Used by: Rosh Arondnight Darkness Rune ------------- First Introduced: Used by: Janna Howell Earth Rune ---------- First Introduced: Used by: Ilena Fehron One of the five basic magic unes, the Earth Rune is geared towards defensive magic. A sufficently skilled mage however, may also use it in an offensive form. It has also been shown that when used in mass Fire Rune --------- First Introduced: Used by: Alaric Mytelene One of the five basic magic runes, the Fire Rune is a purely offensive-minded rune, being best used for attacking multiple targets. Killer Rune ----------- First Introduced: Used by: Reid Lightning Rune -------------- First Introduced: #1 Used by: Lierni Totorika One of the Nemesis Rune? ------------ First Introduced: Used by: ?? Salamander Rune --------------- First Introduced: Used by: Melusine Seraph Rune ----------- First Introduced: Used by: Shadow Rune ----------- First Introduced: #16(effects seen), #22(name given) Used by: Old One's assistant, Megumi, Valon, Aoi, various ninjas. Derived from Darkness Runes, the Shadow Rune is almost unique to the Ninja, being granted to all of their higher-ranking members, Valon being the only outsider who possess one. It allows its weilder to shadow walk, traveling through shadows. However, it has been demonstrated that shadow walking with an open wound can be exceedingly dangerous, possibly leading to loss of a limb or worse. Umbra Rune ---------- First Introduced: #23 Used by: Old One Water Rune ---------- First Introduced: Used by: Alyssa Mytelene Wind Rune --------- First Introduced: #2 Used by: Kyrina Window Rune ----------- First Introduced: #3(mentioned) Used by: None A very rare and specialized Rune, Window Runes are the hallmark of a master glassmaker. With one, the shaping and purification of glass is much easier, and certain colours are only available with the aid of Window magic. However, due to the fact that none know how to create Window Runes, makes either treasure hunting or inheriting such a Rune the only ways to get one. True Wind Rune -------------- First Introduced: Used by: Luc Victory Rune ------------ First Introduced: #1 Used by: Tavia Reinschild, Old One(former wielder) One of the 27 True Runes, the Victory Rune was an odd heirloom of the Reinschild family until it was awoken recently and attached to Tavia. So far, it has exhibited the following abilities: Strengthening physical attacks(#13), protection from magical assaults(#9, #23), and mass healing(#22). While its power, like any of the 27, is staggering, improper useage can drain the user excessively, possibly leading to death. Note: Whilst it is currently attached to Tavia Reinschild, it seems that the Old One wielded it during his time as Tenkai Star ######### Artifacts ######### Hero's Rune ----------- First Appeared: #15 A popular card game, the cards being based on existing Runes. Opposing Runes are worth more than multiples of a single Rune. Six cards are drawn whenever a True Rune, two opposing runes, or three Wind Runes were played in the last round. Otherwise, five are drawn, except when the same player has won the past three rounds, in which case an exception is made and six are drawn. Little else is known about the rules, except that it is not picked up easily... and that an ability to read your opponent and bluff convincingly may make up for this. Light Seeds ----------- First Appeared: #8 Small orange globes that shed light constantly without need for fuel. A minor magic, one of the handful that can be focused without a Rune. However, their power is not infinite, as it seems that a large number in an area require a Rune as a power source. ######## Factions ######## Al'Kezzin --------- Crescent Freedom Army --------------------- Rebels against the current Hereshan government, the Crescent Freedom Army (formerly known as the Liberation Army under Senrou) is now under the leadership of Tavia Reinschild. Based in White Cloud Castle after the destruction of their fort. In addition to the 108 Stars, the original Liberation Army and the remaining Hemidall cadets, the Crescent Freedom Army has gathered under its banner the following groups- the Kobolds, the Viper Fang Lancers, as well as the City of Bristow. They also have an agreement with the Wind Children for an alliance following the CF Army's next big victory. Dwarves ------- Heresha ------- Kobolds ------- Lierstam -------- Ninjas ------ White Tiger Bandits ------------------- Wind Children ------------- Viper Fang Lancers ------------------ ####### History ####### ################# Chapter Summaries ################# ================== CREDITS AND THANKS ================== Todd and Kristen for writing Distant Shores.