Suikoden VII

Zero

The Suikoden series is the property of Konami. I just own the original characters in this fanfic. I've realized that I've passed the 20th anniversary of me joining this website. Now I feel old, lol.

After finishing Suikoden VI I wasn't entirely sure if I would write another story. But here I am with Suikoden VII and I'm glad to be here. There is limited information revealed in canon about Zelant, but from what I've heard it's a kingdom run as a militaristic dictatorship. Based upon a concept map released in Japan with the release of Suikoden V, Zelant is two islands (one large island and one much smaller island to the southeast of the main island) and it neighbors the Western Continent and it not actually a country on the Western Continent. This map can be found at Suikosource (awesome website btw) but per translations from users it is only a concept map that was subject to change. The layout of Zelant and the Western continent will be based largely on this map, so please use that map as a reference point.

Another thing I wanted to share with all of you is that—in order to have a complete and coherent narrative—I finished the rest of the 27 True Runes. Thus far eighteen have been revealed in canon, but I have created the remaining nine. I will be putting up all 27 True Runes shortly. Tentatively 7-8 True Runes (both canon and fanon) are expected to appear in this story.

Unrelated note, but I'm super pumped for the release of Suikoden I & II Remasters on March 6th! WOO-HOO!

As with Suikoden VI, I have released polls for Suikoden that have been ongoing since May. There will be more polls to come, so feel free to vote in the polls for outcomes in the story. You can find a link to the forums that has the polls on my profile page. If you're unable to vote in the polls, feel free to leave a comment of your choice and I will count it towards the final tally.

The cover image for this story is of the heroine, and was created using the AI imaging software Dream by WOMBO.

Without further ado...here's Suikoden VII.

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"In the beginning, there was "darkness." Then, the "darkness" shed a "tear." From that "tear," the brothers Sword and Shield were born. Shield claimed it could defend against any attack. Sword claimed it could slice through anything. The brothers began a legendary battle. At the end, both Sword and Shield shattered. Sword became the sky, Shield became the earth, and the sparks from the battle became the stars. As for the jewels that adorn Sword and Shield, they fell to the ground and became the True Runes—the runes that all other runes were born from."

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Gregminster, Toran Republic

IS 485

"I can't help you."

"You can't or you won't help me?"

Caesar Silverberg snorted. He couldn't help himself despite the very dire situation. But he quickly composed himself and brushed his red bangs out of his face as he turned to face the young man sitting on the couch before him. "Cousin," he said, sobering. "There is nothing I can do."

David Silverberg frowned at him. The young man had short dark brown hair and defiant blue eyes. Caesar had never met his late cousin Mathiu, but he had Mathiu's figurine from the Gate Rune War and so Caesar knew his cousin's face. David had a strong physical resemblance to Mathiu, though the nineteen-year-old's temperament was nothing like Mathiu's.

If he was like our cousin Mathiu, then he wouldn't be in this predicament.

"Caesar," David said, his hands clenched into fists in his lap. The young man was still wearing his white and blue Soldedt Academy uniform. Caesar was honestly amazed he had managed to travel so far in such clothes. "I need help. You're the only person who can help me."