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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name = Seed | |name=Seed | ||
|jpname= シード | |jpname=シード | ||
|roname = Shīdo | |roname=Shīdo | ||
|img=Seed (Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1) | |||
|caption=Yashioka Shō | |||
|gender=Male | |||
|race=Human | |||
|img | |dob=435 | ||
|age=26 {{S2}} | |||
| | |from=[[Highland Kingdom]] | ||
|va=[[Morikubo Shōtarō]] | |||
|gender = Male | |||
|race = Human | |||
|dob = 435 | |||
|age = 26 {{S2}} | |||
|from = [[Highland Kingdom]] | |||
|va = [[Morikubo Shōtarō]] | |||
:<small>(''[[Drama CD Genso Suikoden II]]'')</small> | :<small>(''[[Drama CD Genso Suikoden II]]'')</small> | ||
|S2 = yes | |S2=yes | ||
|G1 = yes | |G1=yes | ||
|CS = yes | |CS=yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Seed''' (シード, ''Shīdo'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]] who also appears in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]]. | '''Seed''' (シード, ''Shīdo'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]] who also appears in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]]. | ||
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==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
[[File:Seed (S2 | [[File:Seed (S2 HDR portrait).png|frameless|left|x128px]]Befitting his fiery personality, Seed had medium-length red hair and amber, almost red, eyes. He wore a long white long coat, the color of Highland, with red piping throughout over white armor, including gauntlets and greaves, and black pants. He also wielded a sword in his right hand. | ||
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
[[File:Seed laments an opportunity lost.png|thumb|left|220px|Yeah, an opportunity to murder though, Seed?]]Seed was an impulsive officer of the [[Highland Army]]. He had a strong preference for action over strategizing which occasionally lent him to make hasty decisions. He always fought with his sword at the forefront of battle, befitting his personality. He held great confidence in his own abilities. | [[File:Seed laments an opportunity lost.png|thumb|left|220px|Yeah, an opportunity to murder though, Seed?]] | ||
Seed was an impulsive officer of the [[Highland Army]]. He had a strong preference for action over strategizing which occasionally lent him to make hasty decisions. He always fought with his sword at the forefront of battle, befitting his personality. He held great confidence in his own abilities. Although he had a passion for battle, he lacked [[Luca Blight]]'s ruthless love for slaughter. | |||
Although his hot-headed nature contrasted strongly with that of [[Culgan]], they nonetheless had a strong bond, brought about by their patriotism for the [[Highland Kingdom]]. | Although his hot-headed nature contrasted strongly with that of [[Culgan]], they nonetheless had a strong bond, brought about by their patriotism for the [[Highland Kingdom]]. Like Culgan, he was not from a prestigious military family and had worked his way up the ranks from a common soldier. He was said to be slightly superior to Culgan in terms of swordsmanship. It is said that Seed had a lover in Highland. | ||
As someone who benefited from the Highland Army's extreme meritocratic ethos himself, he held no jealousy or envy over [[Jowy Atreides]]'s rapid rise to prominence and pledged his allegiance freely and without ulterior motive. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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During the [[Dunan Unification War]], he formed part of the [[Highland Army]] offensive, serving under [[Solon Jhee]]. Aggressive, he always advocated attack over caution during the early stages of the war. | During the [[Dunan Unification War]], he formed part of the [[Highland Army]] offensive, serving under [[Solon Jhee]]. Aggressive, he always advocated attack over caution during the early stages of the war. | ||
During the war, [[Zaj Quiroz]] on behalf of the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]], requested | During the war, [[Zaj Quiroz]] on behalf of the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]], requested [[Luca Blight]] send men to track down [[Nash Latkje]] in [[Greenhill Forest]]. Together with Culgan, Seed was able to bring Nash down with their combination attacks but because he had been poisoned during the fight by Nash's [[Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss]], Culgan agreed to let Nash go in exchange for the antidote, disregarding Luca's orders. | ||
[[File:Seed and Culgan lay defeated.png|thumb|right|220px|I guess the ol' razzle-dazzle fizzle-fazzle'd...]]As the war continued, Seed and Culgan came to feel that [[Luca Blight]]'s continued presence would bring catastrophe to the Highland. Thus, in [[Greenhill City]], just after they had warned [[Rowd]] off of seeking revenge against his former subordinate, Seed pledged his sword to [[Jowy Atreides]] in order to protect Highland. | [[File:Seed and Culgan lay defeated.png|thumb|right|220px|I guess the ol' razzle-dazzle fizzle-fazzle'd...]] | ||
As the war continued, Seed and Culgan came to feel that [[Luca Blight]]'s continued presence would bring catastrophe to the Highland Kingdom. Thus, in [[Greenhill City]], just after they had warned [[Rowd]] off of seeking revenge against his former subordinate, Seed pledged his sword to [[Jowy Atreides]] in order to protect Highland. | |||
However, although Jowy would overthrow Luca and Seed would continue to serve to the best of his abilities under King Jowy's rule as commander of the 4th Highland Army, in the end Highland would fall and Seed perished alongside Culgan in [[L'Renouille Palace]] attempting to fight off the [[New | However, although Jowy would overthrow Luca and Seed would continue to serve to the best of his abilities under King Jowy's rule as commander of the 4th Highland Army, in the end Highland would fall and Seed perished alongside Culgan in [[L'Renouille Palace]] attempting to fight off the [[New Alliance Army]]. | ||
They both knew that the battle was decided and Highland had fallen but were nonetheless determined to protect what they believed in until the end. As he died, he held onto his joy in serving his country, having lived his life with no regrets. | |||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | ==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | ||
{{CS head}} | {{CS head}} | ||
{{CS list|017|[[Seed (CS card 017)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | {{CS list|017|[[Seed (CS card 017)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | ||
{{CS list|272|[[Seed (CS card 272)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Premium Pack]]}} | {{CS list|272|[[Seed (CS card 272)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Premium Pack]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-141|[[Seed (CS card CS2-141)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-141|[[Seed (CS card CS2-141)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-277|[[Culgan & Seed (CS card CS2-277)|Culgan & Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-277|[[Culgan & Seed (CS card CS2-277)|Culgan & Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-392/R017|[[Seed (CS card CS2-392)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-392/R017|[[Seed (CS card CS2-392)|Seed]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | ||
{{CS break}} | {{CS break}} | ||
{{CS list|173|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card 173)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | {{CS list|173|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card 173)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-261|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card CS2-261)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-261|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card CS2-261)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-614/R173|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card CS2-614)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-614/R173|[[L'Renouille Incursion (CS card CS2-614)|L'Renouille Incursion]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | ||
{{CS foot}} | {{CS foot}} | ||
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File:Seed (Card Stories CS2-141).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Chiyoko]] | File:Seed (Card Stories CS2-141).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Chiyoko]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===In-Game=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Seed (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait | |||
File:Seed (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait | |||
File:Seed (CS GBA portrait).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] Game Boy Advance portrait | |||
File:Seed (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* What would become Seed's design was initially submitted for [[Shin]] before being repurposed. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), | # [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 226, 244 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 123 | # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 123 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5]] (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 40-4 | |||
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), Character Archive page 24 | # [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), Character Archive page 24 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 159-60, 253 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 159-60, 253 | ||
{{ | {{Navbox S2 characters}} | ||
{{ | {{Navbox G1}} | ||
{{ | {{Navbox CS}} | ||
{{Short description|Fiery officer of the Highland Army}} | {{Short description|Fiery officer of the Highland Army}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:32, 22 March 2025
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Seed (シード, Shīdo) is a supporting antagonist in Suikoden II who also appears in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 and Genso Suikoden Card Stories.
He is a general of the Highland Army who shifted his loyalties from Luca Blight to Jowy Atreides during the Dunan Unification War.
Profile
Appearance
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Befitting his fiery personality, Seed had medium-length red hair and amber, almost red, eyes. He wore a long white long coat, the color of Highland, with red piping throughout over white armor, including gauntlets and greaves, and black pants. He also wielded a sword in his right hand.
Personality
Seed was an impulsive officer of the Highland Army. He had a strong preference for action over strategizing which occasionally lent him to make hasty decisions. He always fought with his sword at the forefront of battle, befitting his personality. He held great confidence in his own abilities. Although he had a passion for battle, he lacked Luca Blight's ruthless love for slaughter.
Although his hot-headed nature contrasted strongly with that of Culgan, they nonetheless had a strong bond, brought about by their patriotism for the Highland Kingdom. Like Culgan, he was not from a prestigious military family and had worked his way up the ranks from a common soldier. He was said to be slightly superior to Culgan in terms of swordsmanship. It is said that Seed had a lover in Highland.
As someone who benefited from the Highland Army's extreme meritocratic ethos himself, he held no jealousy or envy over Jowy Atreides's rapid rise to prominence and pledged his allegiance freely and without ulterior motive.
History
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Seed was a Highland general, often paired alongside Culgan, his contrasting comrade-in-arms. He had advanced in the Highland Army, despite his relatively young age, due to the extreme meritocracy implemented by Luca Blight.
During the Dunan Unification War, he formed part of the Highland Army offensive, serving under Solon Jhee. Aggressive, he always advocated attack over caution during the early stages of the war.
During the war, Zaj Quiroz on behalf of the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia, requested Luca Blight send men to track down Nash Latkje in Greenhill Forest. Together with Culgan, Seed was able to bring Nash down with their combination attacks but because he had been poisoned during the fight by Nash's Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss, Culgan agreed to let Nash go in exchange for the antidote, disregarding Luca's orders.
As the war continued, Seed and Culgan came to feel that Luca Blight's continued presence would bring catastrophe to the Highland Kingdom. Thus, in Greenhill City, just after they had warned Rowd off of seeking revenge against his former subordinate, Seed pledged his sword to Jowy Atreides in order to protect Highland.
However, although Jowy would overthrow Luca and Seed would continue to serve to the best of his abilities under King Jowy's rule as commander of the 4th Highland Army, in the end Highland would fall and Seed perished alongside Culgan in L'Renouille Palace attempting to fight off the New Alliance Army.
They both knew that the battle was decided and Highland had fallen but were nonetheless determined to protect what they believed in until the end. As he died, he held onto his joy in serving his country, having lived his life with no regrets.
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | Seed |  |
Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| 272 | Seed | |
Premium Pack |
| CS2-141 | Seed | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-277 | Culgan & Seed | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3 |
| CS2-392/R017 | Seed | |
Remake Booster |
| Non-character cards depicting this character | |||
| 173 | L'Renouille Incursion |  |
Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| CS2-261 | L'Renouille Incursion | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-614/R173 | L'Renouille Incursion | |
Remake Booster |
Gallery
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 artwork by Yashioka Shō
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Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Taguchi Junko
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Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Chiyoko
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In-Game
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
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Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
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Genso Suikoden Card Stories Game Boy Advance portrait
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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Trivia
- What would become Seed's design was initially submitted for Shin before being repurposed.
References
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 226, 244
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 123
- Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5 (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 40-4
- Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), Character Archive page 24
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 159-60, 253