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==Information==
==Information==
{{quote| They say a new Emperor came to power some years ago but out here in this country village it makes no difference who's Emperor. | Man}}
{{quote| They say a new Emperor came to power some years ago but out here in this country village it makes no difference who's Emperor. | Man}}
Rockland's name comes from its harsh terrain, barren save for rocks<ref>"What? That's right, this is Rockland. It's called Rockland because except for the rocks it's a barren land." - Man ([[Suikoden]])</ref>. During the [[Gate Rune War]], the area was said to be more dangerous than in years past<ref>"You didn't need to carry a weapon last year. But nowadays, it's getting so dangerous around here." - Man ([[Suikoden]])</ref> and dissatisfaction with the village's military commander, [[Grady]], was high<ref>"No matter how hard we work, life gets worse and worse. All because of that bum Gre... Oops, that was close. Just forget what I said. Ha ha ha ha ..." - Woman ([[Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"What is it? Those villagers come to complain again? Get them out of here." - Grady ([[Suikoden]])</ref>.
Rockland's name comes from its harsh terrain, barren save for rocks. Ordinarily, Rockland was considered a simple, but peaceful, village. During the [[Gate Rune War]], the area was said to be more dangerous than in years past and dissatisfaction with the village's military commander, [[Grady]], was high.


An [[Imperial Guard]] party, led by [[Kanaan]], investigated a lack of taxes coming from Rockland in the early stages of the Toran Liberation War<ref>"Rockland is due east. The military commander's name is Grady. Ask him about the taxes." - Kraze Miles ([[Suikoden]])</ref>, with Grady blaming the issue on the Mt. Seifu bandits<ref>"You see, some bandits settled on nearby Mt. Seifu, and have been pillaging the local villages." - Grady ([[Suikoden]])</ref>. The gambler [[Marco]] spent time in Rockland before traveling to the  [[Warriors' Village]].
An [[Imperial Guard]] party, led by [[Kanaan]], investigated a lack of taxes coming from Rockland in the early stages of the Toran Liberation War, with Grady blaming the issue on the Mt. Seifu bandits.. The gambler [[Marco]] spent time in Rockland before traveling to the  [[Warriors' Village]].


Grady abandoned the village towards the end of the war, with the people of Rockland both happy with their improved circumstances<ref>"I know. I get plenty to eat now because the Imperial Army doesn't take away our food anymore." - Boy ([[Suikoden]])</ref> or thoughtful about the future<ref>"Good luck to you. Don't become like the Empire." - Man ([[Suikoden]])</ref>.
Grady abandoned the village towards the end of the war, with the people of Rockland both happy with their improved circumstances or thoughtful about the future.


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# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 118
 
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