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The ''' | The '''Celestial Sword''' (星辰剣, ''Seishinken''), also called the '''Sword of Night''' (夜の剣, ''Yoru no Ken'') by [[Zerase]], is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]], [[Suikoden II]], and [[Suikoden III]]. The Celestial Sword is an incarnation of the [[Night Rune]] and is known for slaying vampires. | ||
In the 1996 localization of Suikoden, and its sequels, the character was called the '''Star Dragon Sword'''. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Cave of the Past=== | ===Cave of the Past=== | ||
{{quote| I was just starting to get bored of sleeping. May as well help you on your mission. Pull me out. | | {{quote| I was just starting to get bored of sleeping. May as well help you on your mission. Pull me out. | Celestial Sword}} | ||
[[File:Sword says hello.png|thumb|left|220px|Uh, hello, magic talking sword.]]The Celestial Sword is an incarnation of the [[Night Rune]] that resided in the [[Cave of the Past]] at [[Qlon Temple]]. It had a face carved into its hilt which allowed it to talk and held a will and personality all of its own. | |||
The sword was very prideful, perhaps due to its nature as an incarnation of a [[27 True Runes|True Rune]], and prone to nagging. It was also a large two-handed sword, making it difficult to handle by an ordinary warrior. It was capable of levitation and limited movement but generally could not travel by itself. | |||
It is one of the few weapons that can kill supposedly immortal demons, such as [[vampire|vampires]]. | It is one of the few weapons that can kill supposedly immortal demons, such as [[vampire|vampires]]. It also prevented the reanimation of zombie and skeleton minions defeated by it. | ||
When [[Viktor]] and [[Hero (Suikoden)|the leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] traveled to the Cave of the Past on [[Fukien]]'s advice, they came upon the sealed | When [[Viktor]] and [[Hero (Suikoden)|the leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] traveled to the Cave of the Past on [[Fukien]]'s advice, they came upon the sealed Celestial Sword. After first throwing the group into the [[Village of the Hidden Rune|distant past]] upon awakening, when the sword learned that Viktor aimed to kill [[Neclord]], the Celestial Sword decided to join them. | ||
Wielding the | Wielding the Celestial Sword, Viktor was able to defeat and ostensibly destroy Neclord, as the Celestial Sword was an incarnation of the [[Night Rune]] and Neclord was merely a servant of the darkness. This meant that he negated Neclord's normal immunity to weapons and magic. | ||
For the rest of the [[Gate Rune War]], the | For the rest of the [[Gate Rune War]], the Celestial Sword remained with Viktor. Following the end of the war, the Celestial Sword was presumed missing, alongside Viktor. | ||
===Dunan and Beyond=== | ===Dunan and Beyond=== | ||
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Following the [[Gate Rune War]], [[Viktor]] had brought the sword to [[City-States of Jowston|Jowston]] before abandoning it in the [[Cave of the Wind]], finally tiring of its bickering. | Following the [[Gate Rune War]], [[Viktor]] had brought the sword to [[City-States of Jowston|Jowston]] before abandoning it in the [[Cave of the Wind]], finally tiring of its bickering. | ||
Once [[Neclord]] reappeared, however, Viktor reluctantly returned to the Cave of the Wind with [[Kahn Marley]] and [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New | Once [[Neclord]] reappeared, however, Viktor reluctantly returned to the Cave of the Wind with [[Kahn Marley]] and [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New Alliance Army]] to retrieve it. Enraged at having been abandoned, the Celestial Sword attacked the group but was subdued and agreed to be used again after Viktor groveled for its aid. | ||
Later, it helped in slaying Neclord once and for all together with [[Sierra Mikain]]. It also inspired the [[blacksmith]] [[Tessai]] to join the New | Later, it helped in slaying Neclord once and for all together with [[Sierra Mikain]]. It also inspired the [[blacksmith]] [[Tessai]] to join the New Alliance Army. | ||
Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Viktor continued to travel with the sword for a time before eventually tiring of its sassiness once more and "gifting" the | Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Viktor continued to travel with the sword for a time before eventually tiring of its sassiness once more and "gifting" the Celestial Sword to [[Edge]], after Edge managed to use the sword to vanquish a vampire. | ||
Edge would use the sword to earn a living, wagering it in duels against passing travelers, much to the sword's consternation. Once Edge was defeated by the [[Fire Bringer]], both he and the | Edge would use the sword to earn a living, wagering it in duels against passing travelers, much to the sword's consternation. Once Edge was defeated by the [[Fire Bringer]], both he and the Celestial Sword would be pressed into service. Following the [[War of the Champions]], the Celestial Sword would encourage Edge to travel south in order to find and defeat a new foe. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{Main|S.D. Sword}} | {{Main|S.D. Sword}} | ||
The | The Celestial Sword is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden II]]. It has some ranged magic but is otherwise not a particularly challenging enemy for a party to defeat. | ||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | ==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | ||
{{CS head}} | {{CS head}} | ||
{{CS list|122|[[ | {{CS list|122|[[Celestial Sword (CS card 122)|Celestial Sword]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-534/R122|[[ | {{CS list|CS2-534/R122|[[Celestial Sword (CS card CS2-534)|Celestial Sword]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | ||
{{CS break}} | {{CS break}} | ||
{{CS list|164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card 164)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | {{CS list|164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card 164)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-256|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-256)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-256|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-256)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-367|[[Find the | {{CS list|CS2-367|[[Find the Celestial Sword (CS card CS2-367)|Find the Celestial Sword]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}} | ||
{{CS list|CS2-605/R164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-605)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | {{CS list|CS2-605/R164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-605)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | ||
{{CS foot}} | {{CS foot}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword (Suikoden III).png|[[Suikoden III]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===In-Game=== | ===In-Game=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait | ||
File: | File:Celestial Sword (S3 PS2 portrait).png|[[Suikoden III]] Sony PlayStation 2 portrait | ||
File:Celestial Sword (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]] | File:Celestial Sword (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]] | ||
File:Celestial Sword (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait | File:Celestial Sword (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The | * The Celestial Sword gained its original Star Dragon Sword name through Konami's translation of [[Suikoden]], when they translated the kanji making up the name of the Star Dragon/Celestial Sword individually - thus 星辰剣 became Star (星) Dragon (辰) and Sword(剣), rather than Celestial Sword. The name Zodiac Sword was also popular in the fan community. | ||
* In the original, the | * In the original, the Celestial Sword's name changes when upgraded at a [[blacksmith]] from ''Star Dragon Sword'' to ''Black Dragon Sword'' and ''King Dragon Sword''. It is also the weapon which gives the highest attack boost when upgraded to Level 16 (185). In [[Suikoden II]] and [[Suikoden III]], the weapon name does not change when upgraded. | ||
* While the weapon has its own weapon class in the first two Suikoden titles and thus upgrades like no other weapon, its weapon growth in Suikoden III is the same as hammers and halberds. | * While the weapon has its own weapon class in the first two Suikoden titles and thus upgrades like no other weapon, its weapon growth in Suikoden III is the same as hammers and halberds. | ||
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{{Other Names}} | {{Other Names}} | ||
{{Other Names row|English (PS1)| | {{Other Names row|English (PS1)|Celestial Sword}} | ||
{{Other Names row|English (HDR)|Celestial Sword}} | {{Other Names row|English (HDR)|Celestial Sword}} | ||
{{Other Names row|French|Épée céleste}} | {{Other Names row|French|Épée céleste}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 22 March 2025
Celestial Sword
星辰剣 Seishinken
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Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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The Celestial Sword (星辰剣, Seishinken), also called the Sword of Night (夜の剣, Yoru no Ken) by Zerase, is a supporting character in Suikoden, Suikoden II, and Suikoden III. The Celestial Sword is an incarnation of the Night Rune and is known for slaying vampires.
In the 1996 localization of Suikoden, and its sequels, the character was called the Star Dragon Sword.
History
Cave of the Past
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The Celestial Sword is an incarnation of the Night Rune that resided in the Cave of the Past at Qlon Temple. It had a face carved into its hilt which allowed it to talk and held a will and personality all of its own.
The sword was very prideful, perhaps due to its nature as an incarnation of a True Rune, and prone to nagging. It was also a large two-handed sword, making it difficult to handle by an ordinary warrior. It was capable of levitation and limited movement but generally could not travel by itself.
It is one of the few weapons that can kill supposedly immortal demons, such as vampires. It also prevented the reanimation of zombie and skeleton minions defeated by it.
When Viktor and the leader of the Toran Liberation Army traveled to the Cave of the Past on Fukien's advice, they came upon the sealed Celestial Sword. After first throwing the group into the distant past upon awakening, when the sword learned that Viktor aimed to kill Neclord, the Celestial Sword decided to join them.
Wielding the Celestial Sword, Viktor was able to defeat and ostensibly destroy Neclord, as the Celestial Sword was an incarnation of the Night Rune and Neclord was merely a servant of the darkness. This meant that he negated Neclord's normal immunity to weapons and magic.
For the rest of the Gate Rune War, the Celestial Sword remained with Viktor. Following the end of the war, the Celestial Sword was presumed missing, alongside Viktor.
Dunan and Beyond
|
Following the Gate Rune War, Viktor had brought the sword to Jowston before abandoning it in the Cave of the Wind, finally tiring of its bickering.
Once Neclord reappeared, however, Viktor reluctantly returned to the Cave of the Wind with Kahn Marley and the leader of the New Alliance Army to retrieve it. Enraged at having been abandoned, the Celestial Sword attacked the group but was subdued and agreed to be used again after Viktor groveled for its aid.
Later, it helped in slaying Neclord once and for all together with Sierra Mikain. It also inspired the blacksmith Tessai to join the New Alliance Army.
Following the Dunan Unification War, Viktor continued to travel with the sword for a time before eventually tiring of its sassiness once more and "gifting" the Celestial Sword to Edge, after Edge managed to use the sword to vanquish a vampire.
Edge would use the sword to earn a living, wagering it in duels against passing travelers, much to the sword's consternation. Once Edge was defeated by the Fire Bringer, both he and the Celestial Sword would be pressed into service. Following the War of the Champions, the Celestial Sword would encourage Edge to travel south in order to find and defeat a new foe.
Gameplay
- Main article: S.D. Sword
The Celestial Sword is fought as a boss enemy in Suikoden II. It has some ranged magic but is otherwise not a particularly challenging enemy for a party to defeat.
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Celestial Sword |  |
Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| CS2-534/R122 | Celestial Sword | |
Remake Booster |
| Non-character cards depicting this character | |||
| 164 | Vanquish Neclord |  |
Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| CS2-256 | Vanquish Neclord | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-367 | Find the Celestial Sword | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3 |
| CS2-605/R164 | Vanquish Neclord | |
Remake Booster |
Gallery
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Suikoden artwork by Kawano Junko
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Suikoden III artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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In-Game
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Suikoden Sony PlayStation portrait
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
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Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
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Suikoden III Sony PlayStation 2 portrait
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster portrait by Kawano Junko
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait
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Trivia
- The Celestial Sword gained its original Star Dragon Sword name through Konami's translation of Suikoden, when they translated the kanji making up the name of the Star Dragon/Celestial Sword individually - thus 星辰剣 became Star (星) Dragon (辰) and Sword(剣), rather than Celestial Sword. The name Zodiac Sword was also popular in the fan community.
- In the original, the Celestial Sword's name changes when upgraded at a blacksmith from Star Dragon Sword to Black Dragon Sword and King Dragon Sword. It is also the weapon which gives the highest attack boost when upgraded to Level 16 (185). In Suikoden II and Suikoden III, the weapon name does not change when upgraded.
- While the weapon has its own weapon class in the first two Suikoden titles and thus upgrades like no other weapon, its weapon growth in Suikoden III is the same as hammers and halberds.
Other languages and releases
| Japanese katakana | 星辰剣 |
|---|---|
| Japanese rōmaji | Seishinken |
| Chinese simplified (HDR) | 星辰剑 |
| Chinese traditional (HDR) | 星辰劍 |
| Chinese pinyin | Xīngchén jiàn |
| English (PS1) | Celestial Sword |
|---|---|
| English (HDR) | Celestial Sword |
| French | Épée céleste |
| German | Himmelsschwert |
| Italian | Lama Celestiale |
| Spanish | Espada Celestial |
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 151
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 65, 171, 318