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'''Grenseal''' (グレンシール, ''Gurenshīru'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Grenseal is a member of [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]], along with his colleague Alen.
'''Glenshiel''' (グレンシール, ''Gurenshīru'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Glenshiel is a member of [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]], along with his colleague Alen.
 
In the 1996 English language localization of Suikoden, this character was called '''Grenseal'''.


==History==
==History==
Grenseal served as both an officer in the [[Imperial Army]] as well as a subordinate of [[Teo McDohl]]. His skill with a sword and prowess with the [[Thunder Rune]] earned him the nickname "Lightning General." His sword was also named after his use of the Thunder Rune.
Glenshiel served as both an officer in the [[Imperial Army]] as well as a subordinate of [[Teo McDohl]]. His skill with a sword and prowess with the [[Thunder Rune]] earned him the nickname "Lightning General." His sword was also named after his use of the Thunder Rune.


He had a cool personality, remaining perpetually calm and had a good-natured rivalry with his fellow subordinate, [[Alen]]. Grenseal's loyalty was to Teo, rather than to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire|Empire]] itself.
He had a cool personality, remaining perpetually calm and had a good-natured rivalry with his fellow subordinate, [[Alen]]. Glenshiel's loyalty was to Teo, rather than to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire|Empire]] itself.


===Childhood and Training===
===Childhood and Training===
Grenseal, much like Alen, was first inspired to join the [[Imperial Army]] at the age of 12 when he was brought to [[Gregminster]] to see a victory parade for General Teo McDohl. His parents initially resisted, but his efforts eventually paid off and he was enrolled into the [[Imperial Academy]].
Glenshiel, much like Alen, was first inspired to join the [[Imperial Army]] at the age of 12 when he was brought to [[Gregminster]] to see a victory parade for General Teo McDohl. His parents initially resisted, but his efforts eventually paid off and he was enrolled into the [[Imperial Academy]].


Within six months, Grenseal was recognized as one of the more promising students at the academy. Although his swordsmanship was considered unremarkable, he was fairly proficient with the [[Lightning Rune]] and was well liked by his superiors for his studious nature, often seen studying or reading in his spare time.
Within six months, Glenshiel was recognized as one of the more promising students at the academy. Although his swordsmanship was considered unremarkable, he was fairly proficient with the [[Lightning Rune]] and was well liked by his superiors for his studious nature, often seen studying or reading in his spare time.


He was considered cold and standoffish by other trainees though was rarely unpleasant. His attempts at advice often came off as criticism, and soon he was viewed by Alen as a potential rival for an appointment to the Central Army.
He was considered cold and standoffish by other trainees though was rarely unpleasant. His attempts at advice often came off as criticism, and soon he was viewed by Alen as a potential rival for an appointment to the Central Army.


[[File:Academy Grenseal.png|220px|thumb|left|No, I don't "want to go to the party tonight". I'm reading about how, like, life is bleak, man, you wouldn't get it.]]
[[File:Academy Glenshiel.png|220px|thumb|left|No, I don't "want to go to the party tonight". I'm reading about how, like, life is bleak, man, you wouldn't get it.]]
An argument between the two would provoke Grenseal into improving his swordsmanship as well as his mind, and in the 4th round of a training tournament, Alen would be soundly defeated by Grenseal's more methodical fighting style. Grenseal would handily lose to a senior in the next round, admitting he had only defeated Alen because he knew his temperament so well.
An argument between the two would provoke Glenshiel into improving his swordsmanship as well as his mind, and in the 4th round of a training tournament, Alen would be soundly defeated by Glenshiel's more methodical fighting style. Glenshiel would handily lose to a senior in the next round, admitting he had only defeated Alen because he knew his temperament so well.


Alen would attempt to rematch Grenseal later that night, only for the two to come to the understanding that they had both been driving the other forward the entire time. More appreciative of each other, the two vowed to do all they could to graduate to the Central Army, a goal they eventually reached.
Alen would attempt to rematch Glenshiel later that night, only for the two to come to the understanding that they had both been driving the other forward the entire time. More appreciative of each other, the two vowed to do all they could to graduate to the Central Army, a goal they eventually reached.


===Gate Rune War===
===Gate Rune War===
{{quote| I will give my life for the Empire and for General Teo. | Grenseal}}
{{quote| I will give my life for the Empire and for General Teo. | Glenshiel}}
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Grenseal accompanied Teo during his campaign against the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Grenseal was present at the first battle between the [[Armored Cavalry]] and the Toran Liberation Army, and, following the rebel's withdrawal, Grenseal was ordered to follow and crush them.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Glenshiel accompanied Teo during his campaign against the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Glenshiel was present at the first battle between the [[Armored Cavalry]] and the Toran Liberation Army, and, following the rebel's withdrawal, Glenshiel was ordered to follow and crush them.


After losing a duel to [[Pahn]], Teo changed his orders, telling Grenseal and Alen to withdraw. Though Alen was hesitant to do so, Grenseal did not hesitate to follow Teo's orders.
After losing a duel to [[Pahn]], Teo changed his orders, telling Glenshiel and Alen to withdraw. Though Alen was hesitant to do so, Glenshiel did not hesitate to follow Teo's orders.


[[File:Grenseal pledges his life.png|220px|thumb|right|Grenseal would easily outlive both.]]After witnessing the devastation the [[Fire Spear]] inflicted to the Armored Cavalry, Grenseal fought onwards with Teo and Alen, pledging that, if need be, he would sacrifice his life to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and Teo McDohl. This proved unnecessary, however, as Teo McDohl challenged his [[Hero (Suikoden)|son]] to a duel. Witnessing the duel between father and son, Grenseal rushed to Teo's aid following Teo's defeat.  
[[File:Glenshiel pledges his life.png|220px|thumb|right|Glenshiel would easily outlive both.]]After witnessing the devastation the [[Fire Spear]] inflicted to the Armored Cavalry, Glenshiel fought onwards with Teo and Alen, pledging that, if need be, he would sacrifice his life to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and Teo McDohl. This proved unnecessary, however, as Teo McDohl challenged his [[Hero (Suikoden)|son]] to a duel. Witnessing the duel between father and son, Glenshiel rushed to Teo's aid following Teo's defeat.  


When Teo told Grenseal that he had a request, Grenseal immediately asked to hear it. Teo claimed that he fought for Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner|Barbarosa]] out of sheer stubbornness and asked that Grenseal and Alen not to so purely to follow Teo's whims. Teo then revealed that he wished for Alen and Grenseal to join the Toran Liberation Army and aid his son, which, like Alen, Grenseal agreed to do.
When Teo told Glenshiel that he had a request, Glenshiel immediately asked to hear it. Teo claimed that he fought for Emperor [[Barbarossa Rugner|Barbarossa]] out of sheer stubbornness and asked that Glenshiel and Alen not to so purely to follow Teo's whims. Teo then revealed that he wished for Alen and Glenshiel to join the Toran Liberation Army and aid his son, which, like Alen, Glenshiel agreed to do.


Grenseal served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the war, serving in [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]]'s unit along with Alen, dispatching any obstacles in his way in order to honor Teo's memory. Like many former imperials, Grenseal stationed himself in one of the castle's western towers, perhaps finding himself ill at ease with the more rebellious members of the force.
Glenshiel served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the war, serving in [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]]'s unit along with Alen, dispatching any obstacles in his way in order to honor Teo's memory. Like many former imperials, Glenshiel stationed himself in one of the castle's western towers, perhaps finding himself ill at ease with the more rebellious members of the force.


Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Grenseal continued to work with Alen, as both were appointed Co-Commanders of the Republican Guard, Grenseal serving as the left commander.
Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Glenshiel continued to work with Alen, as both were appointed Co-Commanders of the Republican Guard, Glenshiel serving as the left commander.


==Game info==
==Game info==
{{GS01 CG
{{S1 character data
|name=Glenshiel
|name=Glenshiel
|lv=29
|levelInt=29
|gender=Male
|type=Male
|rune=[[Thunder Rune|Thunder]] {{h:title|This rune cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
|castleLevel=A
|unite1=[[Fancy Lad Attack (Suikoden)|Fancy Lad Attack]]
|runeInt=[[Thunder Rune|Thunder]] {{h:title|This rune cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
|partner1=[[Alen]], [[Flik]]
|recruit=Recruited automatically following the [[Second Battle with Teo]].
|recruit=Recruited automatically following the [[Second Battle with Teo]].
|body=[[Leather Armor]]
|armorInt=[[Leather Armor]]
|shield=[[Iron Shield]]
|shieldInt=[[Iron Shield]]
|ehead=Helmets
|helmetClass=Helmet
|ebody=Light armor
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|HP=E
|str=D
|PWR=D
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|DEF=D
|spd=D
|SPD=D
|mag=C
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|lck=F
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|unitType=Charge
|unit_type=Charge
|soldiers=150
|soldiers=150
|atk_com=13
|atkLead=13
|atk_sub=4
|atkLt=4
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|weaponName1=Lightning Sword
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}}
}}
===Unite Attack===
{{Unite start}}
{{Unite entry|[[Fancy Lad Attack (Suikoden)|Fancy Lad Attack]] | {{CharacterIcon|Alen|S1|HDR}}{{CharacterIcon|Flik|S1|HDR}}{{CharacterIcon|Glenshiel|S1|HDR|Grenseal|Glenshiel}} | 1 enemy | 2 }}
|}


==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|198|[[Grenseal (CS card 198)|Grenseal]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|198|[[Glenshiel (CS card 198)|Glenshiel]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-272|[[Alen & Grenseal (CS card CS2-272)|Alen & Grenseal]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-272|[[Alen & Glenshiel (CS card CS2-272)|Alen & Glenshiel]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-413/R198|[[Grenseal (CS card CS2-413)|Grenseal]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-413/R198|[[Glenshiel (CS card CS2-413)|Glenshiel]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
{{CS foot}}


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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Grenseal (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Glenshiel (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Grenseal (CS card art 198).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Glenshiel (CS card art 198).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


===In-Game===
===In-Game===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Grenseal (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Glenshiel (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Glenshiel (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Glenshiel (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Alen and Grenseal have the exact same endings, to the very word, in the English language releases, but the Japanese release gives them two distinct - if similar - endings.
* Alen and Glenshiel have the exact same endings, to the very word, in the English language releases, but the Japanese release gives them two distinct - if similar - endings.
* Grenseal is the only character in [[Suikoden]] to come equipped with a [[Thunder Rune]].
* Glenshiel is the only character in [[Suikoden]] to come equipped with a [[Thunder Rune]].


==Other languages and releases==
==Other languages and releases==
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 47, 110, 148
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 47, 110, 148


{{GS01}}
{{Navbox S1 characters}}
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Scarlet Moon's Lightning General}}
{{Navbox S2 characters}} {{Short description|Scarlet Moon's Lightning General}}
[[de:Grenseal]]
[[de:Glenshiel]]

Latest revision as of 12:56, 10 October 2025

Glenshiel
グレンシール Gurenshīru
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 434
Age
24 (S1)
27 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiki Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Glenshiel (グレンシール, Gurenshīru) is a supporting character in Suikoden who makes a cameo in Suikoden II. During the Gate Rune War, Glenshiel is a member of Teo McDohl's Armored Cavalry, along with his colleague Alen.

In the 1996 English language localization of Suikoden, this character was called Grenseal.

History

Glenshiel served as both an officer in the Imperial Army as well as a subordinate of Teo McDohl. His skill with a sword and prowess with the Thunder Rune earned him the nickname "Lightning General." His sword was also named after his use of the Thunder Rune.

He had a cool personality, remaining perpetually calm and had a good-natured rivalry with his fellow subordinate, Alen. Glenshiel's loyalty was to Teo, rather than to the Empire itself.

Childhood and Training

Glenshiel, much like Alen, was first inspired to join the Imperial Army at the age of 12 when he was brought to Gregminster to see a victory parade for General Teo McDohl. His parents initially resisted, but his efforts eventually paid off and he was enrolled into the Imperial Academy.

Within six months, Glenshiel was recognized as one of the more promising students at the academy. Although his swordsmanship was considered unremarkable, he was fairly proficient with the Lightning Rune and was well liked by his superiors for his studious nature, often seen studying or reading in his spare time.

He was considered cold and standoffish by other trainees though was rarely unpleasant. His attempts at advice often came off as criticism, and soon he was viewed by Alen as a potential rival for an appointment to the Central Army.

No, I don't "want to go to the party tonight". I'm reading about how, like, life is bleak, man, you wouldn't get it.

An argument between the two would provoke Glenshiel into improving his swordsmanship as well as his mind, and in the 4th round of a training tournament, Alen would be soundly defeated by Glenshiel's more methodical fighting style. Glenshiel would handily lose to a senior in the next round, admitting he had only defeated Alen because he knew his temperament so well.

Alen would attempt to rematch Glenshiel later that night, only for the two to come to the understanding that they had both been driving the other forward the entire time. More appreciative of each other, the two vowed to do all they could to graduate to the Central Army, a goal they eventually reached.

Gate Rune War

I will give my life for the Empire and for General Teo.

—  Glenshiel

During the Gate Rune War, Glenshiel accompanied Teo during his campaign against the Toran Liberation Army. Glenshiel was present at the first battle between the Armored Cavalry and the Toran Liberation Army, and, following the rebel's withdrawal, Glenshiel was ordered to follow and crush them.

After losing a duel to Pahn, Teo changed his orders, telling Glenshiel and Alen to withdraw. Though Alen was hesitant to do so, Glenshiel did not hesitate to follow Teo's orders.

Glenshiel would easily outlive both.

After witnessing the devastation the Fire Spear inflicted to the Armored Cavalry, Glenshiel fought onwards with Teo and Alen, pledging that, if need be, he would sacrifice his life to the Scarlet Moon Empire and Teo McDohl. This proved unnecessary, however, as Teo McDohl challenged his son to a duel. Witnessing the duel between father and son, Glenshiel rushed to Teo's aid following Teo's defeat.

When Teo told Glenshiel that he had a request, Glenshiel immediately asked to hear it. Teo claimed that he fought for Emperor Barbarossa out of sheer stubbornness and asked that Glenshiel and Alen not to so purely to follow Teo's whims. Teo then revealed that he wished for Alen and Glenshiel to join the Toran Liberation Army and aid his son, which, like Alen, Glenshiel agreed to do.

Glenshiel served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the war, serving in Humphrey's unit along with Alen, dispatching any obstacles in his way in order to honor Teo's memory. Like many former imperials, Glenshiel stationed himself in one of the castle's western towers, perhaps finding himself ill at ease with the more rebellious members of the force.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Glenshiel continued to work with Alen, as both were appointed Co-Commanders of the Republican Guard, Glenshiel serving as the left commander.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically following the Second Battle with Teo.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 29 7

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Fancy Lad Attack Alen, Flik, Glenshiel

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Helmet
Armor Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes Thunder
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet None
Armor Leather Armor
Shield Iron Shield
Other None
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP E 20 150 530 700
STR D 13 68 146 170
DEX E 12 60 128 150
PROT D 13 68 146 170
MAG C 13 75 163 190
SPD D 13 68 146 170
LCK F 12 51 108 130

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit Humphrey's Team
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Can die
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 13
Sub ATK 4
Soldiers 150

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Lightning Sword 5
2 7
3 9
4 12
5 16
6 20
7 Thunderbolt Sword 33
8 40
9 48
10 59
11 70
12 80
13 True Thunderbolt Sword 102
14 115
15 134
16 150
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type One-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 7
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
198 Glenshiel Leader Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-272 Alen & Glenshiel Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-413/R198 Glenshiel Leader Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Alen and Glenshiel have the exact same endings, to the very word, in the English language releases, but the Japanese release gives them two distinct - if similar - endings.
  • Glenshiel is the only character in Suikoden to come equipped with a Thunder Rune.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) グレンシール
Japanese (romaji) Gurenshīru
Chinese simplified (HDR) 格伦希尔
Chinese traditional (HDR) 格倫希爾
Chinese pinyin Gélúnxīěr
English (PS1) Grenseal
English (HDR) Glenshiel
French (HDR) Glenshiel
German (HDR) Glenshiel
Italian (HDR) Glenshiel
Spanish (HDR) Glenshiel

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
  2. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 107-48
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 91, 296
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 58
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 47, 110, 148
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