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Rural village located east of Gregminster
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'''Rockland''' (ロックランド, ''Rokkurando'') is a village which appears in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. It is a small rural village located to the east of the Imperial capital of [[Gregminster]].
'''Rockland''' (ロックランド, ''Rokkurando'') is a village which appears in [[Suikoden]]. It is a small rural village located to the east of the Imperial capital of [[Gregminster]].


==Information==
==Information==
{{quote| They say a new Emperor came to power some years ago but out here in this country village it makes no difference who's Emperor. | Man}}
{{quote| They say a new Emperor came to power some years ago but out here in this country village it makes no difference who's Emperor. | Man}}
Rockland's name comes from its harsh terrain, barren save for rocks<ref>"What? That's right, this is Rockland. It's called Rockland because except for the rocks it's a barren land." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. During the [[Gate Rune War]], the area was said to be more dangerous than in years past<ref>"You didn't need to carry a weapon last year. But nowadays, it's getting so dangerous around here." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and dissatisfaction with the village's military commander, [[Grady]], was high<ref>"No matter how hard we work, life gets worse and worse. All because of that bum Gre... Oops, that was close. Just forget what I said. Ha ha ha ha ..." - Woman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"What is it? Those villagers come to complain again? Get them out of here." - Grady ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Rockland's name comes from its harsh terrain, barren save for rocks. Ordinarily, Rockland was considered a simple, but peaceful, village. During the [[Gate Rune War]], the area was said to be more dangerous than in years past and dissatisfaction with the village's military commander, [[Grady]], was high.


An [[Imperial Guard]] party, led by [[Kanaan]], investigated a lack of taxes coming from Rockland in the early stages of the Toran Liberation War<ref>"Rockland is due east. The military commander's name is Grady. Ask him about the taxes." - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, with Grady blaming the issue on the Mt. Seifu bandits<ref>"You see, some bandits settled on nearby Mt. Seifu, and have been pillaging the local villages." - Grady ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. The gambler [[Marco]] spent time in Rockland before traveling to the  [[Warriors' Village]].
An [[Imperial Guard]] party, led by [[Kanaan]], investigated a lack of taxes coming from Rockland in the early stages of the Toran Liberation War, with Grady blaming the issue on the Mt. Seifu bandits. A young girl, [[Haruna (Genso Suikoden Soul Eater)|Haruna]], acted as a guide.


Grady abandoned the village towards the end of the war, with the people of Rockland both happy with their improved circumstances<ref>"I know. I get plenty to eat now because the Imperial Army doesn't take away our food anymore." - Boy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> or thoughtful about the future<ref>"Good luck to you. Don't become like the Empire." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
The gambler [[Marco]] spent time in Rockland before traveling to the [[Warriors' Village]]. Botan nabe (wild boar hot pot) was a Rockland speciality and served at its inn.
 
Grady abandoned the village towards the end of the war, with the people of Rockland happy with their improved circumstances and thoughtful about the future.


==Shops==
==Shops==
{{shop|Armour Shop}}
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Headband|300|Head}}|{{shopitem|Gloves|300|Accessory}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Tunic|200|Body}}|{{shopitem|Leggings|200|Accessory}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Tunic|200|Body}}|{{shopitem|Greaves|200|Accessory}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Leather Coat|700|Body}}|{{shopitem|Wooden Shield|300|Shield}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Fur Robe|700|Body}}|{{shopitem|Wooden Shield|300|Shield}}}}
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{{shop|Item Shop}}
{{shop|Item Shop}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Medicine|100}}|{{shopitem|Escape Talisman|500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Medicine|100}}|{{shopitem|Escape Talisman|500}}}}
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==Music==
{{MP3
|title=Rock Rockland
|file=Rock Rockland
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Rockland's theme in [[Suikoden]] is the eponymous song "Rock Rockland", which is song 15 on disc 1 of the [[Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack]]. It shares this theme with both the towns of [[Sarady]] and [[Lenankamp]]. All three are located in the region of [[Arus]].
The Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack notes that Rock Rockland is the theme for Rockland and Lenankamp, but not for Sarady, perhaps underscoring that village's isolation and unimportance.
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|ロックランド}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Rokkurando}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|洛克兰}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|洛克蘭}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Luòkè lán}}
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Rockland}}
{{Other Names row|French|Rockland}}
{{Other Names row|German|Rockland}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Rockland}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Rockland}}
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 253, 322
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 118


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Latest revision as of 08:18, 12 September 2023

Rockland
ロックランド, Rokkurando

Type Village
Nation Scarlet Moon Empire (until 457)
Toran Republic (457 onwards)
Region Toran
Population 2,700
Appears in

Rockland (ロックランド, Rokkurando) is a village which appears in Suikoden. It is a small rural village located to the east of the Imperial capital of Gregminster.

Information

They say a new Emperor came to power some years ago but out here in this country village it makes no difference who's Emperor.

—  Man

Rockland's name comes from its harsh terrain, barren save for rocks. Ordinarily, Rockland was considered a simple, but peaceful, village. During the Gate Rune War, the area was said to be more dangerous than in years past and dissatisfaction with the village's military commander, Grady, was high.

An Imperial Guard party, led by Kanaan, investigated a lack of taxes coming from Rockland in the early stages of the Toran Liberation War, with Grady blaming the issue on the Mt. Seifu bandits. A young girl, Haruna, acted as a guide.

The gambler Marco spent time in Rockland before traveling to the Warriors' Village. Botan nabe (wild boar hot pot) was a Rockland speciality and served at its inn.

Grady abandoned the village towards the end of the war, with the people of Rockland happy with their improved circumstances and thoughtful about the future.

Shops

Armor Shop
Headband
300 potch
Gloves
300 potch
Tunic
200 potch
Greaves
200 potch
Fur Robe
700 potch
Wooden Shield
300 potch
Item Shop
Medicine
100 potch
Escape Talisman
500 potch

Music

Rock Rockland

Rockland's theme in Suikoden is the eponymous song "Rock Rockland", which is song 15 on disc 1 of the Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack. It shares this theme with both the towns of Sarady and Lenankamp. All three are located in the region of Arus.

The Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack notes that Rock Rockland is the theme for Rockland and Lenankamp, but not for Sarady, perhaps underscoring that village's isolation and unimportance.

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ロックランド
Japanese rōmaji Rokkurando
Chinese simplified (HDR) 洛克兰
Chinese traditional (HDR) 洛克蘭
Chinese pinyin Luòkè lán
English Rockland
French Rockland
German Rockland
Italian Rockland
Spanish Rockland

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 253, 322
  2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 118
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108 Stars (Support) Apple • Chandler • Chapman • Esmeralda • Gaspar • Georges • Giovanni • Hugo • Ivanov • Jabba • Jeane • Joshua Levenheit • Kasios • Kun To • Ledon • Leon Silverberg • Marco • Marie • Mathiu Silverberg • Maximillian • Melodye • Onil • Qlon • Rock • Sancho • Taggart • Templeton • Tesla • Viki • Vincent de Boule • Window • Zen
Other playable characters Odessa Silverberg • Ted
Non-player characters Ain Gide • Barbarosa Rugner • Black • Chief of the Dwarves • Chief of the Elves • Claudia • Geil Rugner • Grady • Hanzo • Kanaan • Kraze Miles • Leknaat • Mina (cat) • Minister • Neclord • Rosh • Sanchez • Star Dragon Sword • Teo McDohl • Thrash • Village Chief • Windy • Yuber • Zorak
Locations
Scarlet Moon Empire
Arus Banner Mountains • Fortress of Kwaba • Floating Fortress of Shasarazade • Gregminster (Floating Garden • Gregminster Palace • Scarlet Moon Inn) • Lenankamp (Keyaki Inn) • Magician's Island • Mt. Seifu • Mt. Tigerwolf • Rockland • Sarady • Tolna Canal
Dana Banner Mines • Banner Mountains • Kalekka • Kirov • Rokkaku Hamlet • Secret Factory
Dragon Knight's Domain Dragon Knights' Fortress • Dragon's Den • Seek Valley
Gouran Fortress of Garan • Great Forest Village • Kaku • Kouan • Seika
Great Forest Dwarf Trail • Dwarves' Vault (Dwarf Mines) • Forest of Illusion • Kobold Village • Lukie Ende Towayo • Pannu Yakuta Castle • Village of the Dwarves • Village of the Elves
Kunan Antei • Rikon • Scarleticia Castle • Soniere Prison • Teien
Lorimar Fortress of Lorimar • Liukan's Hermitage • Neclord's Castle • Qlon Temple (Cave of the Past) • Warriors' Village
Senan Fortress of Duha • Fortress of Rakan • Moravia • Northern Checkpoint • Pirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle • Battle at Fortress of Garan • First Battle at Scarleticia Castle • Second Battle at Scarleticia Castle • First Battle with Teo • Second Battle with Teo • Battle at the Northern Checkpoint • Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade • The Last Battle) • Kalekka Incident • New Liberation Army's Founding Day • War of Succession
Races Dwarf • Elf • Gulhorse • Human • Kobold
True Runes Dragon Rune • Gate Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Life and Death • Sovereign Rune • True Wind Rune
Terms Astral Predications • Binoculars • Blueprints • Bronze Axe • Clift • Dragon King Sword • Earring • Engine • Fake Orders • Final Battle • Fire Spear • Flowing Water Cane • Great Contract • Hikusaak • Karak • Kilauea Shulen • Kirinji • Lake Toran • Mathiu's Letter • Moonlight Herb • Prakk • Qlon (priest) • Rokkaku Hamlet • Sadhna Stream • Tolna Canal • Toran (region) • Village of the Hidden Rune


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