Tsai

Tsai

Artwork by Ryuki Masaryu

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Age

37 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenyu Star

From

Ryube Village, Dunan Republic

Family

Tomo (daughter)

Meta Information

Appearances

• Suikoden II
  

Tsai (ツァイ, Tsuai) is a character in Suikoden II. Tsai is a craftsman who is so well-known for his skills with spears that he has acquired the nickname of 'Tsai of the Divine Spear.'

History

Any craftsman would be ashamed to begin a job and not finish it! —  Tsai

Tsai was a talented spearman and spear craftsman. He once pierced an iron helmet with a spear, earning him the nickname 'Divine Spear.' He was considered first-rate both as a soldier and as a craftsman. He originally lived in Ryube Village, but moved into the mountains surrounding the town seeking privacy.

His reputation also led to his recruitment by Viktor as Viktor believed that only Tsai could repair the damaged Fire Spears. Tsai followed the mercenaries, eventually joining the New State Army after it was founded. Tsai served as an infantry leader during the Dunan Unification War, utilizing his outstanding handling of the spear.

Before the war, Tsai was estranged from his wife as he was absorbed in his spear making but following the conflict he reunited with his wife, dragged home by his daughter Tomo, who had also served in the New State Army.

Gallery

• 
  Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
• 
  Genso Suikoden Card Stories artwork by Ryuki Masaryu

Trivia

• Tsai's ending will change depending on whether or not you've recruited his daughter, Tomo.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 175
2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 167