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Sword worshipping blacksmith of Kuskus
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}}'''Tessai''' (テッサイ, ''Tessai'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. He is a blacksmith looking for a great sword to reignite his passion for his trade.
'''Tessai''' (テッサイ, ''Tessai'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. He is a blacksmith looking for a great sword to reignite his passion for his trade.


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden II===
{{quote | Isn't there a sword out there somewhere that would inspire me? A sword that would make me say 'Boy I'd like to sharpen that!' | Tessai}}
{{quote | This Golden Hammer is very rare. With this, I can raise your weapons to their maximum level. | Tessai}}


Tessai was a blacksmith who by the time of the [[Dunan Unification War]] found himself jaded and uninspired, looked for a sword to inspire him<ref>"Isn't there a sword out there somewhere that would inspire me? A sword that would make me say 'Boy I'd like to sharpen that!' Something like the Star Dragon Sword or the Dragon King Sword..." - Tessai ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. When he noticed that [[Viktor]] wielded the [[Star Dragon Sword]], his passion returned and he begged to join the [[New State Army]] in order to work on the sword<ref>"I, ummm....may I sharpen....I mean, may I join your group?" - Tessai ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Tessai was a blacksmith who has made forging weapons his vocation and devoted all of his passion to his work. His passion for great weapons was what initially led him to become a blacksmith.


Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Tessai's stock as a blacksmith rose considerably. He continued to work at the [[New State Army Headquarters]]<ref>"Gained great fame as a swordsmith, while continues to work in North Window castle." - Tessai's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
He had a workshop in [[Kuskus Town]] and a single disciple, the rest having been expelled or rejected at one point or another. Like many blacksmiths, he longed for the opportunity to work on a great or legendary sword.


==Personality and Traits==
However, such an opportunity did not come along, and eventually his passion for his work waned. By the time of the [[Dunan Unification War]], he found himself jaded and uninspired. He would spend much time away from his workshop in Kuskus, hoping to find a legendary sword such as the [[Star Dragon Sword]] or the [[Dragon King Sword]] to inspire him.
Tessai had an apprentice in [[Kuskus Town]], and had remarked on his improving skills<ref>"Master Tessai said that my skills have grown. Why don't you try me out." - Tessai's Apprentice ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


Tessai was highly reverential towards the [[Star Dragon Sword]], treating him with the respect the sword felt he deserved<ref>"It is my honor to meet such a legendary sword as yourself. A sword such as yourself must be able to cut through just about anything." - Tessai ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. In fact, his fawning kept the sword from destroying the smithery in Kuskus<ref>"Please Lord Star Dragon Sword, do not use your great power here. I beg of you, lord." - Tessai ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Returning to Kuskus as dissatisfied as ever, when he noticed that [[Viktor]] wielded the Star Dragon Sword, his passion returned. He begged to join the [[New State Army]] in order to work on the sword with his own two hands. Tessai was a talented smith, able to strength a weapon to its maximum level, providing he had the right tools.


==References==
Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Tessai's stock as a blacksmith rose considerably and he continued to work at the [[New State Army Headquarters]], dreaming of working with famed weapons.
<references/>


{{Top icons
==Gameplay==
|Suikoden= no
{{GS02 CG
|Suikoden II= yes
|recruit= Anytime following the liberation of [[Greenhill City]], speak with Tessai at his smithery in [[Kuskus Town]] with [[Viktor]] in the party.
|Suikoden III= no
|name= Tessai
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= yes
}}
}}


{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden II)}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|085|[[Tessai (CS card 085)|Tessai]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|337|[[Tessai (CS card 337)|Tessai]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-243|[[Tessai (CS card CS2-243)|Tessai]]|{{Craftman}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-492/R085|[[Tessai (CS card CS2-492)|Tessai]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Tessai.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Tessai (Card Stories CS2-243).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Tessai (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Tessai (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Tessai (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
* Tessai especially likes hot, spicy food.
 
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 151
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 182
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 182


[[Category:Characters in Suikoden II]]
{{Navbox S2 characters}}{{Short description|Sword worshipping blacksmith of Kuskus}}
[[de:Tessai]]

Latest revision as of 10:01, 7 January 2025

Tessai
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
424
Age
37 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiko Star
From
Kuskus Town, Dunan Republic
Meta Information
Appearances

Tessai (テッサイ, Tessai) is a character in Suikoden II. He is a blacksmith looking for a great sword to reignite his passion for his trade.

History

Isn't there a sword out there somewhere that would inspire me? A sword that would make me say 'Boy I'd like to sharpen that!'

—  Tessai

Tessai was a blacksmith who has made forging weapons his vocation and devoted all of his passion to his work. His passion for great weapons was what initially led him to become a blacksmith.

He had a workshop in Kuskus Town and a single disciple, the rest having been expelled or rejected at one point or another. Like many blacksmiths, he longed for the opportunity to work on a great or legendary sword.

However, such an opportunity did not come along, and eventually his passion for his work waned. By the time of the Dunan Unification War, he found himself jaded and uninspired. He would spend much time away from his workshop in Kuskus, hoping to find a legendary sword such as the Star Dragon Sword or the Dragon King Sword to inspire him.

Returning to Kuskus as dissatisfied as ever, when he noticed that Viktor wielded the Star Dragon Sword, his passion returned. He begged to join the New State Army in order to work on the sword with his own two hands. Tessai was a talented smith, able to strength a weapon to its maximum level, providing he had the right tools.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Tessai's stock as a blacksmith rose considerably and he continued to work at the New State Army Headquarters, dreaming of working with famed weapons.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
Anytime following the liberation of Greenhill City, speak with Tessai at his smithery in Kuskus Town with Viktor in the party.




Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
085 Tessai Craftman Booster Pack Vol.1
337 Tessai Craftman Premium Pack
CS2-243 Tessai Craftman CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-492/R085 Tessai Craftman Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Tessai especially likes hot, spicy food.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 151
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 182
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 182
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