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'''Kage''' (カゲ, ''Kage'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. He is a lone ninja and a mercenary for hire.
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}}'''Kage''' (カゲ, ''Kage'') is a character in the original [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] game. He is a ninja of the [[Kage (group)|Kage]] and as such is a mercenary for hire.


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote | A ninja speaks only what is necessary. | Kage}}  
{{quote | A ninja wastes no words. | Kage}}  
Kage is a ninja who was employed by a number of organisations during the [[Gate Rune War]]. He was hired by the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to deliver plans for the [[Fire Spear]] to the army's [[Secret Factory]]<ref>"My name is Kage. I have been sent by Sir Mose, chief of the secret factory." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He also broke into the [[Dwarves' Vault]] and stole plans for the [[Burning Mirror]] which he delivered to [[Kwanda Rosman]]<ref>"Besides, do you expect me to believe that one of you sluggish humans really succeeded in stealing a blueprint from us?" - Chief of the Dwarves<br>"It's true. A fellow called Kage stole the blueprint." - Valeria ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Although a true mercenary for hire<ref>"I work for whomever is willing to pay a proper sum for my services." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Kage stated he never betrayed a contract<ref>"I never betray a contract." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and gave his loyalty to those who accepted his worth<ref>"Fine. If you accept my worth, my loyalty is yours." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. As such he considered himself neither allied with the Liberation or [[Imperial Army]]<ref>"I am allied with neither Imperial or the Liberation Army." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Later during the war, Kage was found by [[Tir McDohl]] at the Secret Factory where he agreed to join the force for the remainder of the war for the fee of 20,000 [[potch]]<ref>"You'll have to pay me 20,000 bits if you require my services until the end of this war." - Kage ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the fall of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Kage vanished, stating that his contract was up<ref>"Saying his contract was up, he disappears." - Kage's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Kage, a solitary and unattached ninja, lived by the creed of contracts, valuing no sentiment or law above the agreements he undertook. Fueled solely by the right price, he was driven to carry out his missions with cold and efficient precision, never betraying a contract he had sealed.
 
During the early stages of the [[Gate Rune War]], Kage had a contract with the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], tasked with stealing the plans for the formidable [[Burning Mirror]] from the [[Dwarves' Vault]].
 
[[File:Kage states his terms.png|thumb|left|220px|A ninja offers no discounts.]]
Subsequently, he crossed paths with the leader of the [[Toran Liberation Army]] at the [[Secret Factory]], where he struck a new deal with the Army, agreeing to fight for a considerable sum of 20,000 [[potch]], pledging his service for the duration of the conflict.
 
Indeed, Kage's successes had taught him the value of not selling his skills short, fostering immense pride in his role as a ninja, an unseen force manipulating the strings of history. Armed with a weapon that seamlessly transformed from an assassination blade when cloaked in shadows to a deadly shuriken when confronted with open combat, he was a versatile and lethal force.
 
On the roof of [[Toran Castle]], he could frequently be found in the company of fellow ninja, [[Kasumi]] and [[Fuma]]. The atmosphere was not exactly friendly and the trio refrained from sharing their trade secrets or techniques, well-aware that revealing strengths or vulnerabilities in their line of work was ill-advised.
 
Kage's unparalleled abilities greatly enhanced the Liberation Army's espionage capabilities, and his prowess in battle made the 20,000 potch paid for his services appear as an absolute bargain. With the conclusion of the war and his contract fulfilled, Kage once more disappeared into the enigmatic depths of the shadows, avoiding leaving his mark on history.


==Game info==
==Game info==
===Suikoden===
{{S1 character data
====Recruiting====
{{Recruit
|image=Kage portrait.png
|name=Kage
|name=Kage
|jp= カゲ
|castleLevel=2
|jpt= Kage
|levelInt=[[File:McDohl head.png|link=Hero (Suikoden)]] +5
|details= Inside the [[Secret Factory]], agree to pay 20,000 potch for [[Kage (Suikoden)|Kage]]'s services once your castle is at least level 2
|type=Male
|recruit=Talk to Kage at the [[Secret Factory]] and agree to pay 20,000 [[potch]] once the castle is at Level 2.
|armorInt=[[Martial Arts Robe]]
|helmetClass=Cap
|armorClass=Kenpo gi
|hp=E
|str=E
|dex=C
|prot=D
|spd=B
|mag=F
|lck=F
|unitName=[[The Ninjas]]
|unitType=Other
|soldiers=10
|warDefeat=I
|weaponType=Dart
|weaponLevel=9
|weaponName1=First Sword
|weaponName2=Second Sword
|weaponName3=Third Sword
}}
}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|233|[[Kage (CS card 233)|Kage]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-564/R233|[[Kage (CS card CS2-564)|Kage]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Possible Appearance in Suikoden II==
A character labeled as "Kage" appears in [[Suikoden II]] during plot events in [[Muse City]]. There, [[Jowy Atreides]] is seen using this Kage as a messenger. It is never explicitly clarified if this Kage is the same individual from [[Suikoden]], or if they are another anonymous member of the [[Kage (group)|ninja organization]].
Series and game guide books refrain from listing Kage in their "returning characters" sections. Kage's entries in the [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] and [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]] also do not mention him being involved in the events of the second game.
That being said, the Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia does mark him as a character appearing in both Suikoden and Suikoden II, lending some ambiguity to the situation.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Kage (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Kage (CS card art 233).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Kaneda Eiji]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Kage (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Kage (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Kage (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|カゲ}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Kage}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|影}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|影}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Yǐng}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Kage}}
{{Other Names row|French|Kage}}
{{Other Names row|German|Kage}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Kage}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Kage}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 55
 
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 39
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 24, 34
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{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}


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Latest revision as of 12:49, 10 October 2025

Kage
カゲ Kage
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 432
Age
26 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Teni Star²
Meta Information
Appearances

Kage (カゲ, Kage) is a character in Suikoden. He is a lone ninja and a mercenary for hire.

History

A ninja speaks only what is necessary.

—  Kage

Kage, a solitary and unattached ninja, lived by the creed of contracts, valuing no sentiment or law above the agreements he undertook. Fueled solely by the right price, he was driven to carry out his missions with cold and efficient precision, never betraying a contract he had sealed.

During the early stages of the Gate Rune War, Kage had a contract with the Scarlet Moon Empire, tasked with stealing the plans for the formidable Burning Mirror from the Dwarves' Vault.

A ninja offers no discounts.

Subsequently, he crossed paths with the leader of the Toran Liberation Army at the Secret Factory, where he struck a new deal with the Army, agreeing to fight for a considerable sum of 20,000 potch, pledging his service for the duration of the conflict.

Indeed, Kage's successes had taught him the value of not selling his skills short, fostering immense pride in his role as a ninja, an unseen force manipulating the strings of history. Armed with a weapon that seamlessly transformed from an assassination blade when cloaked in shadows to a deadly shuriken when confronted with open combat, he was a versatile and lethal force.

On the roof of Toran Castle, he could frequently be found in the company of fellow ninja, Kasumi and Fuma. The atmosphere was not exactly friendly and the trio refrained from sharing their trade secrets or techniques, well-aware that revealing strengths or vulnerabilities in their line of work was ill-advised.

Kage's unparalleled abilities greatly enhanced the Liberation Army's espionage capabilities, and his prowess in battle made the 20,000 potch paid for his services appear as an absolute bargain. With the conclusion of the war and his contract fulfilled, Kage once more disappeared into the enigmatic depths of the shadows, avoiding leaving his mark on history.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Talk to Kage at the Secret Factory and agree to pay 20,000 potch once the castle is at Level 2.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
LV 2 Male +5 9

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Ninja Attack Fuma, Kage, Kasumi

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Kenpo gi
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet None
Armor Martial Arts Robe
Shield Cannot equip
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 E 12 60 128 150
DEX C 13 75 163 190
PROT D 13 68 146 170
MAG F 12 51 108 130
SPD B 14 106 180 210
LCK F 12 51 108 130

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Ninjas
Unit Type Other
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK ——
Sub ATK ——
Soldiers 10

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 First Sword 6
2 8
3 11
4 Second Sword 20
5 25
6 31
7 35
8 39
9 45
10 Third Sword 69
11 78
12 89
13 99
14 113
15 128
16 150
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Dart
Range Long
Initial LV 9
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
233 Kage Free Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-564/R233 Kage Free Remake Booster


Possible Appearance in Suikoden II

A character labeled as "Kage" appears in Suikoden II during plot events in Muse City. There, Jowy Atreides is seen using this Kage as a messenger. It is never explicitly clarified if this Kage is the same individual from Suikoden, or if they are another anonymous member of the ninja organization.

Series and game guide books refrain from listing Kage in their "returning characters" sections. Kage's entries in the Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia and Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia also do not mention him being involved in the events of the second game.

That being said, the Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia does mark him as a character appearing in both Suikoden and Suikoden II, lending some ambiguity to the situation.

Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) カゲ
Japanese (romaji) Kage
Chinese simplified (HDR) 影
Chinese traditional (HDR) 影
Chinese pinyin Yǐng
English Kage
French Kage
German Kage
Italian Kage
Spanish Kage

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 55
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 39
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 24, 34
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