108 Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)
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The 108 Stars of Destiny in the original Suikoden was loosely based on the classical Chinese novel, Shui Hu Zhuan (Outlaws of the Marsh or Water Margin), by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong. The novel's concept of the 108 Stars of Destiny then became a defining feature of the video game series and has been featured in every main Suikoden game since.
In each main Suikoden game (excluding the Suikogaiden games and Suikoden Tactics), there are 108 recruitable characters. While recruiting all of the Stars of Destiny is not a requirement to finishing the game, recruiting all of them gives certain bonuses that affect the story of the game.
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[edit] The Leader of The Stars of Destiny
The leader for the Stars of Destiny in each installment is traditionally the Tenkai Star, with the exception of Suikoden III. In each of these games, the player may input a name of their own choice for these characters. Suikoden III has three possible leaders, with the Tenkai Star being the master of the castle the Stars rally at and the Flame Champion having his name chosen by the player.
The Tenkai Stars in Suikoden I-V are:
- Suikoden I - Tir McDohl (according to the novelization)
- Suikoden II - Riou (according to the novelization)
- Suikoden III - Thomas
- Suikoden IV - Lazlo (according to the novelization)
- Suikoden V - Freyjadour Falenas (according to the novelization)
It should be noted that Konami have officially stated that the names, Tir and Riou, from the novels regarding the heroes from the first two games are not officially recognized for the games. Officially to date the name given for Suikoden I's hero is McDohl (his surname). There is no official given name for Suikoden II, IV, or V's hero, or III's Flame Champion. In Suikoden Card Stories (the physical card game, not the GBA game where various names are assigned to him for the player to decide on or make up their own), the hero of Suikoden II's name is just given as the Protagonist.
[edit] The Bonus for Recruiting All 108 Stars of Destiny
In each of the games, recruiting all 108 Stars of Destiny has positive effects on the ending of the game which allows for the following certain abilities to be used in the story. Evidently, there is something special about the 108 Stars of Destiny, as their gathering brings forth a miracle strong enough to change the course of destiny (a recurring theme in the Suikoden series).
- In Suikoden I, the combined will of the 108 Stars of Destiny manages to bring back to life Gremio, Tir McDohl's friend.
- In Suikoden II, the combined will of the 108 Stars of Destiny unlocks the fourth spell of the Bright Shield Rune, the Forgiver Sign. This will allow the Rune of Beginning to heal Jowy Atriedes, saving him from death. Nanami, who was thought dead, will also reveal herself to be alive if all 108 Stars are found.
- In Suikoden III, gathering all the Stars unlocks the antagonist's point of view and their attempt to change the course of destiny.
- In Suikoden IV, it is by their power that the Rune of Punishment ended its atonement phase and moved into its forgiveness phase.
- In Suikoden V, the will of the 108 Stars allows the Sun Rune to change from destructive to nurturing, and bring Lyon back from death.
[edit] Stars of Destiny Table
For lists of characters by game, see:
The comparable characters from Water Margin are at 108 Stars of Destiny.
[edit] See also
- 27 True Runes
- 108 Stars of Destiny, for the Shui Hu Zhuan characters
- 108 (number)
[edit] External links
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