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Zen

ゼン Zen

Artwork by Kawano Junko

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 424

Age

34 (S1)

Biographical Information

Star

Chikei Star²

Meta Information

Appearances

Suikoden

Zen (ゼン, Zen) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Zen is a gardener who worked at Qlon Temple before joining the Toran Liberation Army.

History

Not much wind this year, so not many flowers are growing.

— Zen

Zen was a skilled gardener known for his expertise in landscaping and his ability to cultivate vibrant and colorful flowers. He served as the gardener at Qlon Temple, where his talent for nurturing flowers shone through in the beautiful displays he created.

When approached by the leader of the Toran Liberation Army, Zen willingly agreed to join their cause. However, before joining, he requested specific seeds—Red Flower Seeds, Blue Flower Seeds, and Yellow Flower Seeds—to finish his work at the temple. These flowers were chosen as they didn't require constant maintenance, allowing their natural beauty to flourish over time.

After planting the requested seeds, Zen became a member of the Liberation Army. During his time at Toran Castle, he worked on the flower garden where Milich Oppenheimer and other aristocrats spent their time but often mentioned that it was not an ideal season for flowers due to a lack of wind.

With a gentle and good-natured demeanor, Zen was a reserved individual who preferred working quietly in the background, tending to his flowers with utmost care and tenderness.

Even after the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Zen remained at Toran Castle, continuing to lend his expertise and passion to create flourishing gardens adorned with blossoming flowers. His presence and efforts contributed to the beauty and ambiance of the castle's surroundings.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Talk to Zen at the rear of Qlon Temple and bring him the Red, Yellow and Blue Flower Seeds. They are found at the item shops in the Warriors' Village, Teien and Rikon respectively.
Castle LV	Type
LV 3	Male

War Battles

Unit Details
Class	Info
Unit	The Fellows
Unit Type	Charge
Defeat	Can die

War Stats
Stat	Value
Leader ATK	6
Sub ATK	4
Soldiers	300

Gallery

Artwork

Suikoden artwork by Kawano Junko

In-Game

Suikoden Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster portrait by Kawano Junko

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana	ゼン
Japanese rōmaji	Zen
Chinese simplified (HDR)	禅
Chinese traditional (HDR)	禪
Chinese pinyin	Chán

English	Zen
French	Zen
German	Zen
Italian	Zen
Spanish	Zen

References

Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 156
Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 83
Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 67

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-}}'''Zen''' (ゼン, ''Zen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. Zen is a gardener who worked at [[Qlon Temple]] before joining the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
+}}
+'''Zen''' (ゼン, ''Zen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. Zen is a gardener who worked at [[Qlon Temple]] before joining the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
+==History==
+{{quote| Not much wind this year, so not many flowers are growing. | Zen}}
+[[File:Zen waters the flowers.png|220px|thumb|left|Oh. Bathroom's to the left.]]
+Zen was a skilled gardener known for his expertise in landscaping and his ability to cultivate vibrant and colorful flowers. He served as the gardener at [[Qlon Temple]], where his talent for nurturing flowers shone through in the beautiful displays he created.
-==Biography==
+When approached by the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Zen willingly agreed to join their cause. However, before joining, he requested specific seeds—[[Red Flower Seeds]], [[Blue Flower Seeds]], and [[Yellow Flower Seeds]]—to finish his work at the temple. These flowers were chosen as they didn't require constant maintenance, allowing their natural beauty to flourish over time.
-{{quote| Not a great year for flowers. Not enough wind. | Zen}}
-Zen worked as the gardener at [[Qlon Temple]]. He specialised in landscaping and was particularly adept at blooming colourful flowers. He was a good-natured, quiet sort who preferred to quietly work on maintain his flowers in the background. His tenderness shined through his hands and the care with which he raised his flowers.
+After planting the requested seeds, Zen became a member of the Liberation Army. During his time at [[Toran Castle]], he worked on the flower garden where [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and other aristocrats spent their time but often mentioned that it was not an ideal season for flowers due to a lack of wind.
-He agreed to join the [[Toran Liberation Army]] when asked by [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] but first requested some [[red flower seeds|red]], [[blue flower seeds|blue]] and [[yellow flower seeds]] so he could finish his business at the temple. After planting the seeds, Zen joined the Liberation Army. At [[Toran Castle]], Zen was heard to remark that it was a poor time for flowers, due to a lack of wind.
+With a gentle and good-natured demeanor, Zen was a reserved individual who preferred working quietly in the background, tending to his flowers with utmost care and tenderness.
-Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Zen remained at the castle, helping it blossom with flowers.
+Even after the conclusion of the [[Gate Rune War]], Zen remained at Toran Castle, continuing to lend his expertise and passion to create flourishing gardens adorned with blossoming flowers. His presence and efforts contributed to the beauty and ambiance of the castle's surroundings.
 ==Game info==
-{{CharStats
+{{S1 character data
-|portrait=[[File:Zen (portrait).png]]
 |name= Zen
-|recruit= When your castle is at Level 3 or higher, talk to Zen at the rear of [[Qlon Temple]] and bring him the [[Red flower seeds|Red]], [[Yellow flower seeds|Yellow]] and [[Blue flower seeds]]. They are found at the item shops in the [[Warriors' Village]], [[Teien]] and [[Rikon]] respectively.
+|recruit= Talk to Zen at the rear of [[Qlon Temple]] and bring him the [[Red Flower Seeds|Red]], [[Yellow Flower Seeds|Yellow]] and [[Blue Flower Seeds]]. They are found at the item shops in the [[Warriors' Village]], [[Teien]] and [[Rikon]] respectively.
-|unit_name=[[Fellows]]
+|unitName=[[The Fellows]]
-|unit_type=Charge
+|unitType=Charge
 |soldiers=300
-|atk_com=6
+|atkLead=6
-|atk_sub=4
+|atkLt=4
+|warDefeat=D
+|castleLevel=3
+|type=Male
 }}
+==Gallery==
+===Artwork===
+<gallery>
+File:Zen.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
+</gallery>
+===In-Game===
+<gallery>
+File:Zen (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
+File:Zen (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
+</gallery>
+==Other languages and releases==
+{{flex}}
+{{Other Names}}
+{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|ゼン}}
+{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Zen}}
+{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|禅}}
+{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|禪}}
+{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Chán}}
+{{Other Names footer}}
+{{Other Names}}
+{{Other Names row|English|Zen}}
+{{Other Names row|French|Zen}}
+{{Other Names row|German|Zen}}
+{{Other Names row|Italian|Zen}}
+{{Other Names row|Spanish|Zen}}
+{{Other Names footer}}
+</div>
 ==References==
-# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 67
+# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 156
+# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 83
+# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 67
-{{Top icons
+{{Navbox S1 characters}} {{Short description|Seed-seeking Qlon Temple gardener}}
-|Suikoden= yes
+[[de: Zen]]
-}}
-{{Suikoden}}