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'''Cranach Rugner''' (クラナッハ・ルーグナー ''Kuranahha Rūgunā'') is a character mentioned in background supplements for [[Suikoden]]. He was the first Emperor of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].
'''Kranach Rugner''' (クラナッハ・ルーグナー ''Kuranahha Rūgunā'') is a character mentioned in background supplements for [[Suikoden]]. He was the first Emperor of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].


==Information==
==Information==
Cranach Rugner was part of the military aristocracy in the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] who revolted against the country during its civil war. He occupied the Holy City of [[Rupanda]], renaming it [[Gregminster]].
Kranach Rugner was part of the military aristocracy in the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] who revolted against the country during its civil war. He occupied the [[Holy City of Rupanda]], renaming it [[Gregminster]].


With this action, Cranach established the Scarlet Moon Empire, its name stemming from his title as "Knight of the Scarlet Moon", previously bestowed on him by Harmonia.
With this action, Kranach established the Scarlet Moon Empire, its name stemming from his title as "Knight of the Scarlet Moon", previously bestowed on him by Harmonia.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* More commonly translated as Kranach Rugner, which is perfectly valid. Cranach may be a reference to Lucas Cranach (ルーカス・クラナッハ), German Renaissance artist. As Cranach is a historical name and also matches the Germanic influence on many Harmonian names it may be a better choice.
* Officially localized as "Kranach Rugner" as of this [https://twitter.com/Konami/status/1892264680011293026 X post] on February 19, 2025.
* Kranach may be a reference to Lucas Cranach (ルーカス・クラナッハ), German Renaissance artist.


==References==
==References==
# [[Gensosuikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 14
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 13, 83
# [[Gensosuikoden Genso Shinsho Vol. 9 2002 Summer Issue]] (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 79
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.9]] (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 79
# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 21, 44
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 21, 44


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[[Category: Characters from Suikoden publications]]

Latest revision as of 14:52, 21 February 2025

Kranach Rugner
クラナッハ・ルーグナー Kuranahha Rūgunā
Physical Information
Race
Gender
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Biographical Information

Kranach Rugner (クラナッハ・ルーグナー Kuranahha Rūgunā) is a character mentioned in background supplements for Suikoden. He was the first Emperor of the Scarlet Moon Empire.

Information

Kranach Rugner was part of the military aristocracy in the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia who revolted against the country during its civil war. He occupied the Holy City of Rupanda, renaming it Gregminster.

With this action, Kranach established the Scarlet Moon Empire, its name stemming from his title as "Knight of the Scarlet Moon", previously bestowed on him by Harmonia.

Trivia

  • Officially localized as "Kranach Rugner" as of this X post on February 19, 2025.
  • Kranach may be a reference to Lucas Cranach (ルーカス・クラナッハ), German Renaissance artist.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 13, 83
  2. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.9 (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 79
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 21, 44
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