Scarlet Moon Empire

Long-standing nation ruling the Toran region
Scarlet Moon Empire
赤月帝国, Akatsuki Teikoku

Capital Gregminster
Established SY 230
Dissolution SY 457
Rulers Emperor
Cranach Rugner (230-?)
12 or 13 unknown Emperors
Kallnach Rugner (?)
Michelan Rugner (?-448)
Geil Rugner (448)
Barbarosa Rugner (448-457)
Continent Northern continent

The Scarlet Moon Empire (赤月帝国, Akatsuki Teikoku) was a nation located on the Northern continent. It is the setting for the first Suikoden.

Information

The former Scarlet Moon Empire was originally the territory of the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. In SY 230, during the civil war in the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia that occurred, Cranach Rugner, a noble warlord with the title of Knight of the Scarlet Moon declared independence, the newly established empire bearing his title of the Scarlet Moon. The Scarlet Moon Imperial calendar was also established at this time.

After its foundation, territorial and border conflicts soon sprang up at its southern border with the Kooluk Empire. The two nations finally came to a tense cease-fire agreement around the time of the Island Liberation War but Kooluk would collapse soon afterwards from internal strife. Scarlet Moon would then take advantage of this opportunity to a absorb a large portion of the former Kooluk territories.

Since then, the Scarlet Moon Empire continued to rule a vast territory centered around Lake Toran for almost 230 years of prosperity. However, in the year 446 of the solar calendar, the War of Succession would break when Geil Rugner attempted to seize the throne from the newly crowned 17th Emperor Barbarosa.

The empire was divided and a fierce conflict began. The war was swiftly won thanks to the efforts of Barbarosa's six Great Generals and the tactical acumen of Leon Silverberg. command and the scheming of Grand Strategist Leon. Returned to the throne, Barbarosa succeeded in defeating the Tinto City forces which had invaded imperial lands during the previous civil war. For his victories, Barbarosa was hailed as the "Golden Emperor" by the populace.

But as Barbarosa's reign continued, the political system began to seriously deteriorate as Barbarosa withdrew from politics following the appearance of Windy in the court. The resulting tyranny and corruption that spread from this lack of oversight led to the populace becoming dissatisfied with those running the Empire and looting and riots became commonplace in various regions.

This in turn led to the rise of the Toran Liberation Army and their small uprising, brought together by Odessa Silverberg. Following Odessa's death, her position, as well as her aspirations, was inherited by the son of Teo McDohl, who led the New Liberation Army and in SY 457 (228 Imperial recknoning), they were victorious over the Scarlet Moon Empire. The eternal glory the Scarlet Moon Empire boasted of was destroyed and Lepant was established as the first president of the Toran Republic.

Other languages and releases

Japanese kanji 赤月帝国
Japanese romaji Akatsuki Teikoku
Chinese simplified (HDR) 赤月帝国
Chinese traditional (HDR) 赤月帝國
Chinese pinyin Chìyuè dìguó
English Scarlet Moon Empire
French L'empire de la lune écarlate
German (S2) Scarlet Moon Imperium
German (S4, ST, S5) Scharlachmond-Reich
German (HDR) Scharlachmond-Imperium
Italian Impero della Luna Scarlatta
Spanish Imperio Scarlet Moon

References

  1. Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 36
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 14
  3. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14 (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), pages 58-9
  4. Rhapsodia Final Archive (ISBN 4-8402-3284-9), page 58
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 21, 123, 278, 385, 502
Suikoden
Characters - Enemies - Equipment - Items - Locations - Runes
Characters
108 Stars (Battle) Hero IAlenAnjiAntonioBlackmanCamilleCleoCliveCrowleyEikeiEileenFlikFu Su LuFukienFumaFutchGenGonGremioGrensealGriffithHellionHixHumphrey MintzJuppoKageKaiKamandolKanakKasim HazilKasumiKesslerKimberlyKirkeKirkisKreutzKrinKuromimiKwanda RosmanLeonardoLepantLesterLiukanLorelaiLotteLucMaasMaceMeeseMegMiliaMilich OppenheimerMinaMooseMorganMosePahnPesmergaQuincyRonnie BellRubiSansukeSarahSergeiSheenaSonya ShulenStallionSydoniaSylvinaTai HoTengaarValeriaVarkasViktorWarrenYam Koo
108 Stars (Support) AppleChandlerChapmanEsmeraldaGasparGeorgesGiovanniHugoIvanovJabbaJeaneJoshua LevenheitKasiosKun ToLedonLeon SilverbergMarcoMarieMathiu SilverbergMaximillianMelodyeOnilQlonRockSanchoTaggartTempletonTeslaVikiVincent de BouleWindowZen
Other playable characters Odessa SilverbergTed
Non-player characters Ain GideBarbarosa RugnerBlackChief of the DwarvesChief of the ElvesClaudiaGeil RugnerGradyHanzoKanaanKraze MilesLeknaatMina (cat)MinisterNeclordRoshSanchezStar Dragon SwordTeo McDohlThrashVillage ChiefWindyYuberZorak
Locations
Scarlet Moon Empire
Arus Banner MountainsFortress of KwabaFloating Fortress of ShasarazadeGregminster (Floating GardenGregminster PalaceScarlet Moon Inn) • Lenankamp (Keyaki Inn) • Magician's IslandMt. SeifuMt. TigerwolfRocklandSaradyTolna Canal
Dana Banner MinesBanner MountainsKalekkaKirovRokkaku HamletSecret Factory
Dragon Knight's Domain Dragon Knights' FortressDragon's DenSeek Valley
Gouran Fortress of GaranGreat Forest VillageKakuKouanSeika
Great Forest Dwarf TrailDwarves' Vault (Dwarf Mines) • Forest of IllusionKobold VillageLukie Ende TowayoPannu Yakuta CastleVillage of the DwarvesVillage of the Elves
Kunan AnteiRikonScarleticia CastleSoniere PrisonTeien
Lorimar Fortress of LorimarLiukan's HermitageNeclord's CastleQlon Temple (Cave of the Past) • Warriors' Village
Senan Fortress of DuhaFortress of RakanMoraviaNorthern CheckpointPirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta CastleBattle at Fortress of GaranFirst Battle at Scarleticia CastleSecond Battle at Scarleticia CastleFirst Battle with TeoSecond Battle with TeoBattle at the Northern CheckpointBattle at Floating Fortress ShasarazadeThe Last Battle) • Kalekka IncidentNew Liberation Army's Founding DayWar of Succession
Races DwarfElfGulhorseHumanKobold
True Runes Dragon RuneGate RuneNight RuneRune of Life and DeathSovereign RuneTrue Wind Rune
Terms Astral PredicationsBinocularsBlueprintsBronze AxeCliftDragon King SwordEarringEngineFake OrdersFinal BattleFire SpearFlowing Water CaneGreat ContractHikusaakKarakKilauea ShulenKirinjiLake ToranMathiu's LetterMoonlight HerbPrakkQlon (priest)Rokkaku HamletSadhna StreamTolna CanalToran (region)Village of the Hidden Rune
Suikoden Tactics
Characters
Party characters Andarc BergmanBlue MercenaryBrandeauBuskCoopCorseliaEdgarKyrilLalacleMercenary LeaderOrnelaPeckRed MercenaryRogetSenecaSimeonWalterYellow Mercenary
Suikoden IV party characters Hero IVAkaghiAmeriaAxelCarrieCedricChampoCharlemagneDarioEmaEugeneFlareFredericaGaryGretchenHerveyJeaneJeremyJewelKarlKatarinaKateKenethKikaLino En KuldesMaxineMillayMitsubaMizukiNalkulNalleoNoahPabloPaulaRachelReinholdReneRitaSelmaSchtolteheim Reinbach IIISigurdSnowe VingerhutTalTrishtanWendelYu
Non-player characters AdrienneHeinzIskasJuliusMartinMirandaNohlRalphSchtolteheim Reinbach IISetsuSteeleYohn
Locations
Island Nations FederationKooluk Empire
Island Nations Federation Deserted IslandHermitage IslandIluya IslandKingdom of Obel (Obel Royal PalaceRuins of Obel) • MiddleportNa-Nal IslandNay IslandNest of PiratesRazril
Kooluk Empire Caleron Laboratory (Caleron) • Canal Town MersetoCollanbal RuinsEl-Eal FortressFrontier Town HarunaImperial City of GraskaMido ShallowsSecret Patriarchal FacilitySmall Border VillageTerana PlainsXasta Grassland
Lore
Terms Dukedom of GaienElvesEvil EyeHumansImperial FactionIsland Liberation WarIsland NationsIsland Nations FederationKooluk EmpireMan-Hunting IncidentNay-KoboldsPatriarchal FactionRune CannonScarlet Moon Empire