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{{Character
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'''Alen''' (アレン, ''Aren'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Alen is a member of General [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]], along with his colleague [[Glenshiel]].
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}}'''Alen''' (アレン, ''Aren'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] who makes a cameo in [[Suikoden II]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Alen is a member of General [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]], along with his colleague [[Grenseal]].


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
Alen served as one of the commanders of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]] alongside [[Glenshiel]], under the command of General [[Teo McDohl]]. His personal loyalty was to Teo, rather than the Empire as a whole. Bearing a [[Rage Rune]], he held the nickname of the "Flame General" due to his intense, heated personality and his sword was named in kind.
{{quote| My army will never surrender, even if it's down to the last soldier. |  Alen}}


A subordinate of [[Teo McDohl]], Alen is a talented flame-wielding warrior. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Alen was part of Teo McDohl's forces. When Teo McDohl attacked the [[Toran Liberation Army]] at [[Toran Castle]], Alen joined the ensuing attack. Following the Toran Liberation army's withdrawal from the battlefield, Alen was ordered by Teo to follow the Toran Liberation Army and crush them<ref>"Alen, Grenseal, go after them. Crush the Liberation Army." - Teo McDohl ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When [[Pahn]] challenged Teo for a duel, Teo changed his orders, asking Alen and [[Grenseal]] to stand down and later ordered them to retreat following his defeat by Pahn<ref>"Alen, Grenseal, let us retreat." - Teo McDohl ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>; despite this order, Alen offered to take Pahn's head for Teo <ref>"If you let me, General, I'll take his head." - Alen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, to which Teo quickly rebuked Alen and repeated his orders.
===Childhood and Training===
Born to a fishing family, Alen was first inspired to join the [[Imperial Army]] at the age of 12 when he saw Teo McDohl's victory parade in [[Gregminster]] following his victory over the [[City-States of Jowston]]. His parents were reluctant to give their blessing, partly because of their lack of noble or military ties, but eventually agreed and at 15, Alen would enroll in the [[Imperial Academy]].


Following the Toran Liberation Army's use of the [[Fire Spear]], Teo McDohl's [[Armored Cavalry]]  was decimated. Despite this, Alen vowed to battle down to the last man<ref>"How dare you! My army will never surrender, even if it's down to the last soldier." - Alen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Teo challenged Tir to a duel, Alen worried about Teo<ref>"What do you plan to do, General Teo?!" - Alen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but once more Teo warned Alen to stand down.  
Within six months, Alen was recognized as one of the more promising students. Skilled in swordplay from the beginning, he had steadily improved in [[rune]] handling but suffered from an impatient temperament. He would be classmates with [[Clet]] and would quickly develop a rivalry with Glenshiel, whose more reserved, studious natured irked the passionate Alen.


When Teo was defeated, Alen pleaded with Teo to hold on, unsure of what the empire would do without him<ref>"Master Teo, don't die. What will happen to the Empire without you?" - Alen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  However, unable to change his fate, Teo ordered Alen and Grenseal to join Tir, saying it was the best thing for them to do<ref>"But there is no need ...for you two... to follow my every whim. The flow of time... cannot be reversed. Alen, Grenseal, I'd like you two to... join the Liberation Army, and help my son. That is the best thing for you two." - Teo McDohl ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
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. This greatly unnerved Alen as he felt that his sword skills were what gave him the edge in competing for a rare, coveted appointment in the Central Army.


Alen consented to Teo's final wish, and served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the Toran Liberation War. Following the Toran Liberation war, Alen became one of the Generals of the Republican Guard, serving along with his colleague, Grenseal<ref>"Appointed Co-Commander of the Republican Guard." - Alen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
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.


==Game info==
===Gate Rune War===
===Suikoden===
{{quote| Silence! We will never surrender, not even if it comes down to our last soldier. | Alen}}
====Cooperative Attack====
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Alen aided General Teo in the [[First Battle with Teo]]. His skill on the battlefield tormented the [[Toran Liberation Army]] as they fell to Teo's [[Armored Cavalry]]. His intensity led him to ask Teo for permission to continue pursuit of the enemy after [[Pahn]] had dueled Teo but he was rebuked and ordered to withdraw.
{{Coop Attack Mini
 
|name = Pretty Boy Attack
[[File:Alen follows Teo's last wishes.png|220px|thumb|left|General Teo said you owe me 20 bucks.]]
|japanese_name= 美青年攻撃
Following the Imperial defeat at the [[Second Battle with Teo]], Alen vowed to battle down to the last man. Teo once again had to tell Alen to stand down, when Alen tried to stop him from dueling [[Hero (Suikoden)|his son]]. When Teo was defeated, Alen pleaded with Teo to hold on, unsure of what the empire would do without him.
|romaji_name = Yoshi Senin Kougeki
 
|member1 = Alen
Still, Teo ordered Alen and Glenshiel to join the Liberation Army, saying it was the best thing for them to do. Alen consented to Teo's final wish, his true loyalty being to Teo rather than the Empire. Otherwise, it is said that his passionate soul meant that if he had not held Teo's final request in such high esteem, Alen may never have surrendered to the Liberation Army, viewing surrender as a great humiliation and feeling that while one lives one should always fight.
|member2 = Flik
 
|member3 = Grenseal
Alen served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the Gate Rune War, showing no regret in his choice as he continued to burn brightly on the battlefield. He was a major driving force behind the Liberation Army's success. Like many former Imperials who were unfamiliar with the Liberation Army, he stayed at the castle's western building.
|range = One
|damage = 2x
|effect = None
}}
{{Clear}}


====Ending====
Following the war's end, Alen became the Right Commander of the Republican Guard, serving along with his colleague, Glenshiel, upholding the legacy of General Teo. Three years later, during the [[Dunan Unification War]], Alen continued to serve in this position, being stationed in [[Gregminster]].
{{Ending
{{clear}}
|character=Alen
|star=Chimou Star
|text=Appointed Co-Commander of the  
Republican Guard.
}}


====Recruiting====
==Game info==
{{Recruit
{{S1 character data
|image=Alen (portrait).png
|name=Alen
|name=Alen
|jp= アレン
|levelInt=29
|jpt= Aren
|castleLevel=A
|details= Recruited automatically following the second Battle with Teo
|type=Male
|runeInt=[[Rage Rune|Rage]] {{RF}}
|recruit=Recruited automatically following the [[Second Battle with Teo]].
|armorInt=[[Leather Armor]]
|shieldInt=[[Iron Shield]]
|helmetClass=Helmet
|armorClass=Light armor
|shield=yes
|hp=D
|str=C
|dex=F
|prot=D
|spd=E
|mag=D
|lck=E
|unitName=[[Humphrey's Team]]
|unitType=Charge
|soldiers=150
|atkLead=13
|atkLt=3
|atk_quote=I am Alen of the Flame!
|def_quote=This is by no means the end!
|warDefeat=D
|weaponType=One-handed sword
|weaponLevel=7
|element=Fire
|weaponName1=Fire Sword
|weaponName2=Flame Sword
|weaponName3=True Flame Sword
}}
}}


====War Unit====
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{War Unit Character
{{CS head}}
|character=Alen
{{CS list|193|[[Alen (CS card 193)|Alen]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
|unit name=Humphrey's Team
{{CS list|CS2-272|[[Alen & Glenshiel (CS card CS2-272)|Alen & Glenshiel]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
|romaji name= Hanfurī Chīmu
{{CS list|CS2-408/R193|[[Alen (CS card CS2-408)|Alen]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
|japanese name= ハンフリーチーム
{{CS foot}}
|unit type=Sword
 
|soldiers=150
==Gallery==
|atk com=13
===Artwork===
|atk sub=3
<gallery>
}}
File:Alen (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Alen (CS card art 193).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
</gallery>


====Weapon====
===In-Game===
{{Weapon
<gallery>
|character= Alen
File:Alen (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
|class= 1H Sword
File:Alen (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
|lv1=5
File:Alen (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
|lv2=7
</gallery>
|lv3=9
|lv4=12
|lv5=16
|lv6=20
|lv7='''33'''
|lv8=40
|lv9=48
|lv10=59
|lv11=70
|lv12=80
|lv13='''102'''
|lv14=115
|lv15=134
|lv16=150
|name1= Fire Sword
|name2= Flame Sword
|name3= True Flame Sword
|change1=6
|change2=6
|change3=4
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Alen and Grenseal have the exact same endings in the American version of [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]<ref>"Appointed Co-Commander of the Republican Guard." - Alen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"Appointed Co-Commander of the Republican Guard." - Grenseal's Ending ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, not a word between them has been changed, but in the Japanese version, the two have similar but unique endings<ref>"{{h:title|Becomes the leader of the right capital security force|首都警備隊の右将軍となる}} - Alen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"{{h:title|Becomes the leader of the left capital security force|首都警備隊の左将軍となる}} - Grenseal's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
*Alen and Glenshiel have the exact same endings in the English-language versions of [[Suikoden]], not a word between them has been changed, but in the Japanese version, the two have similar but unique endings.
*Alen is the only character in the game to come equipped with a [[Rage Rune]].
*Alen is the only character in the game to come equipped with a [[Rage Rune]].
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|アレン}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Aren}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|亚伦}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|亞倫}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Yǎ lún}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Alen}}
{{Other Names row|French|Alen}}
{{Other Names row|German|Alen}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Alen}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Alen}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 107-148
{{Top icons
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 23-4, 53
|Suikoden= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 28
|Suikoden II= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 22-23, 33, 127
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= no
}}
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}


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Latest revision as of 12:57, 10 October 2025

Alen
アレン Aren
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 433
Age
25 (S1)
28 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chimou Star¹
Meta Information
Appearances

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

History

Alen served as one of the commanders of the Scarlet Moon Empire's Armored Cavalry alongside Glenshiel, under the command of General Teo McDohl. His personal loyalty was to Teo, rather than the Empire as a whole. Bearing a Rage Rune, he held the nickname of the "Flame General" due to his intense, heated personality and his sword was named in kind.

Childhood and Training

Born to a fishing family, Alen was first inspired to join the Imperial Army at the age of 12 when he saw Teo McDohl's victory parade in Gregminster following his victory over the City-States of Jowston. His parents were reluctant to give their blessing, partly because of their lack of noble or military ties, but eventually agreed and at 15, Alen would enroll in the Imperial Academy.

Within six months, Alen was recognized as one of the more promising students. Skilled in swordplay from the beginning, he had steadily improved in rune handling but suffered from an impatient temperament. He would be classmates with Clet and would quickly develop a rivalry with Glenshiel, whose more reserved, studious natured irked the passionate Alen.

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. This greatly unnerved Alen as he felt that his sword skills were what gave him the edge in competing for a rare, coveted appointment in the Central Army.

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

Silence! We will never surrender, not even if it comes down to our last soldier.

—  Alen

During the Gate Rune War, Alen aided General Teo in the First Battle with Teo. His skill on the battlefield tormented the Toran Liberation Army as they fell to Teo's Armored Cavalry. His intensity led him to ask Teo for permission to continue pursuit of the enemy after Pahn had dueled Teo but he was rebuked and ordered to withdraw.

General Teo said you owe me 20 bucks.

Following the Imperial defeat at the Second Battle with Teo, Alen vowed to battle down to the last man. Teo once again had to tell Alen to stand down, when Alen tried to stop him from dueling his son. When Teo was defeated, Alen pleaded with Teo to hold on, unsure of what the empire would do without him.

Still, Teo ordered Alen and Glenshiel to join the Liberation Army, saying it was the best thing for them to do. Alen consented to Teo's final wish, his true loyalty being to Teo rather than the Empire. Otherwise, it is said that his passionate soul meant that if he had not held Teo's final request in such high esteem, Alen may never have surrendered to the Liberation Army, viewing surrender as a great humiliation and feeling that while one lives one should always fight.

Alen served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the remainder of the Gate Rune War, showing no regret in his choice as he continued to burn brightly on the battlefield. He was a major driving force behind the Liberation Army's success. Like many former Imperials who were unfamiliar with the Liberation Army, he stayed at the castle's western building.

Following the war's end, Alen became the Right Commander of the Republican Guard, serving along with his colleague, Glenshiel, upholding the legacy of General Teo. Three years later, during the Dunan Unification War, Alen continued to serve in this position, being stationed in Gregminster.

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 Rage
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 D 24 170 600 770
STR C 13 75 163 190
DEX F 12 51 108 130
PROT D 13 68 146 170
MAG D 13 68 146 170
SPD E 12 60 128 150
LCK E 12 60 128 150

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 3
Soldiers 150

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Fire Sword 5
2 7
3 9
4 12
5 16
6 20
7 Flame Sword 33
8 40
9 48
10 59
11 70
12 80
13 True Flame 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
193 Alen Leader Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-272 Alen & Glenshiel Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-408/R193 Alen Leader Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Alen and Glenshiel have the exact same endings in the English-language versions of Suikoden, not a word between them has been changed, but in the Japanese version, the two have similar but unique endings.
  • Alen is the only character in the game to come equipped with a Rage Rune.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) アレン
Japanese (romaji) Aren
Chinese simplified (HDR) 亚伦
Chinese traditional (HDR) 亞倫
Chinese pinyin Yǎ lún
English Alen
French Alen
German Alen
Italian Alen
Spanish Alen

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 107-148
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 23-4, 53
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 28
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 22-23, 33, 127
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