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The Howling Voice Guild is an organization that holds the knowledge of gunpowder and firearms. They are known to perform escort missions and assassinations for people of influence. Their forces are comprised of gun wielders called [[gunner]]s, who are divided into several classes from pages to squires to knights to the Guildmaster. Gunners of the guild are known for their great combat prowess. | The Howling Voice Guild is an organization that holds the knowledge of gunpowder and firearms. They are known to perform escort missions and assassinations for people of influence. Their forces are comprised of gun wielders called [[gunner]]s, who are divided into several classes from pages to squires to knights to the Guildmaster. Gunners of the guild are known for their great combat prowess. | ||
These technologies have given the group great military power and power within the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]]. Although based in Harmonia, it is not considered to be under Harmonia's direct control. Rather, it is regarded as an independent organization in close cooperation with the Holy Kingdom. | These technologies have given the group great military power and power within the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]]. Although based in Harmonia, it is not considered to be under Harmonia's direct control. Rather, it is regarded as an independent organization in close cooperation with the Holy Kingdom. This relationship has led to the guild being referred to derogatorily as "Harmonia's dogs" on numerous occassions. | ||
[[Clive]], [[Elza]] and [[Zaj Quiroz|Zaj]] were three notable gunners of the Howling Voice Guild. After the death of Elza, Clive ascended to the position of Guildmaster. | [[Clive]], [[Elza]] and [[Zaj Quiroz|Zaj]] were three notable gunners of the Howling Voice Guild. After the death of Elza, Clive ascended to the position of Guildmaster. | ||
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The Guildmaster is the entity's chief executive reporting to the Council of Elders, typically chosen by the Guild's unique firearm, [[Storm]]. Beyond possessing the ability to fire Storm, the candidate must also first be qualified as a knight-class gunner. However, it has been known that some Elders would intervene in the event of any irregularities in knight-class numbers or inconvenient choices made by Storm. | The Guildmaster is the entity's chief executive reporting to the Council of Elders, typically chosen by the Guild's unique firearm, [[Storm]]. Beyond possessing the ability to fire Storm, the candidate must also first be qualified as a knight-class gunner. However, it has been known that some Elders would intervene in the event of any irregularities in knight-class numbers or inconvenient choices made by Storm. | ||
Members of the guild are trained from early childhood in a special place called "The Garden". Only those who are recognized for their ability could become gunners after completing special trials there. | |||
Squire-class gunners are members entrusted with personal firearms. Though they may not have knight-class gunners' accuracy, their training as an ordinary member combined with firearms greatly increases their potency. | Knight-class gunners are squire-class members who have passed grueling tests to be qualified to act as a Guildmaster. It was said that knight-class gunners have uncanny accuracy and will never miss their target. Squire-class gunners are members entrusted with personal firearms. Though they may not have knight-class gunners' accuracy, their training as an ordinary member combined with firearms greatly increases their potency. | ||
Ordinary members of the guild who have yet to obtain any form of rank form the majority of the Guild's members. While they had limited access to firearms, they did however have access to gunpowder, various poisons, concoctions, and training associated with espionage and assassination. Because new guild membership was restricted to below the age of 13, the majority of the ordinary members comprise of children. | Ordinary members of the guild who have yet to obtain any form of rank form the majority of the Guild's members. While they had limited access to firearms, they did however have access to gunpowder, various poisons, concoctions, and training associated with espionage and assassination. Because new guild membership was restricted to below the age of 13, the majority of the ordinary members comprise of children. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 252 | # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 252 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 212, 265 | ||
{{GS00}} {{Short description|Harmonian organization specializing in gunpowder, poisons, and firearms}} | {{GS00}} {{Short description|Harmonian organization specializing in gunpowder, poisons, and firearms}} | ||
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