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}}'''Shin''' (シン, ''Shin'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] who appears in [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1]]. He is a bodyguard for the House of Wisemail.
}}'''Shin''' (シン, ''Shin'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]] who also appears in [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1]]. He is a bodyguard for the House of Wisemail.


==Biography==
==Biography==
{{Quote| My loyalty lies not with the office of mayor, not with the House of Wisemail... … but with you, Lady Teresa. | Shin}}
{{Quote| My loyalty lies not with the office of mayor, not with the House of Wisemail... … but with you, Lady Teresa. | Shin}}


Shin is a swordsman from the [[Southlands]]. He came north and worked for the House of Wisemail in [[Greenhill City]], serving as Lady [[Teresa Wisemail|Teresa]]'s bodyguard.
Shin served as the bodyguard of [[Teresa Wisemail]], in her capacity as Mayor of [[Greenhill City]]. He wielded the Tarantula sword, utilising his Spider Slay technique to great effect in combat.


When the [[Highland Kingdom]] occupied Greenhill, Shin helped Teresa hide in the forests behind the city. When members of the [[New State Army]] found Teresa's hiding place, Shin was prepared to kill them in order to keep his lady's hiding place from being discovered<ref>"I do not know who you are, so I cannot consider you an ally. I'm sorry, but I can't let you leave here alive." - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
When the [[Highland Kingdom]] occupied Greenhill during the [[Dunan Unification War]], Shin helped Teresa hide in the forests behind the city and was willing to lay down his life to ensure her safety. Once Teresa had been convinced of the need to leave Greenhill by the [[New State Army]], Shin prevented Highland soldiers from pursuing Teresa. After this, [[Fitcher]] took Shin to the [[New State Army Headquarters]], where he was reunited with Teresa.


Once Teresa had been convinced of the need to leave Greenhill, Shin prevented Highland soldiers from pursuing Teresa. After this, [[Fitcher]] took Shin to the [[New State Army Headquarters]], where he was reunited with Teresa.
In reality, Shin's loyalty was to Teresa, rather than her office. His dedication had grown into a sincere love, but never fully expressed those feelings. As such, following the war, he would leave Greenhill in order to continue honing his skills as a swordsman. He never returned to the city.
 
Shin continued to protect Teresa throughout the [[Dunan Unification War]], volunteering to sneak into Greenhill with her and [[Hero (Suikoden II)]] during Greenhill's liberation<ref>"Lord Riou, please allow me to come with you." - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
 
Following the war, Shin left Greenhill to sharpen his skills as a swordsman, and never returned<ref>"Left Greenhill to sharpen his skill as a swordsman, and never returned." - Shin's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
 
==Personality and Traits==
Shin was a powerful swordsman who felt that he had nothing to fear so long as he held his blade, [[Tarantula]]<ref>"With my blade, Tarantula, in hand, I have nothing to fear... from anyone." - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
 
During the Highland occupation, Shin kept a low profile in Greenhill. However, he challenged [[Rowd]]'s violent threats<ref>"Captain, what reason have you for such actions?" - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> and apologized to citizens who had been mistreated by the Highland soldiers<ref>"Forgive me... Even though my apologies mean nothing..." - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
 
Shin was quiet and rarely talked with others about his life<ref>"I know he's from the south, but I can't find out any more details.  You know how that guy is...." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. However, Richmond believed that Shin would get along well with [[Genshu]], due to their shared love for swordsmanship<ref>"This guy would probably get along well with Shin.  All he ever talks about is swords." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
 
Shin was highly devoted to [[Teresa Wisemail]]<ref>"My loyalty lies not with the office of mayor, not with the House of Wisemail... … but with you, Lady Teresa." - Shin ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. [[Richmond]] thought that it was obvious that Shin and Teresa were in love with one another, but too stubborn to act on it<ref>"Everyone knows that she's really in love with Shin, but they're both so damned stubborn." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Shin and Teresa's relationship was the subject of some gossip in [[Greenhill City]]<ref>"Some people say Teresa and her bodyguard Shin are 'close friends,' if you know what I mean, but it's just a rumor." - Female Student ([[Suikoden II]])</ref><ref>"Hee hee, I wonder if things are going well for Teresa and Shin?" - Female Student ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==References==
==References==
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# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 143


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Shin (シン, Shin) is a character in Suikoden II who also appears in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1. He is a bodyguard for the House of Wisemail.

Biography

My loyalty lies not with the office of mayor, not with the House of Wisemail... … but with you, Lady Teresa.

—  Shin

Shin served as the bodyguard of Teresa Wisemail, in her capacity as Mayor of Greenhill City. He wielded the Tarantula sword, utilising his Spider Slay technique to great effect in combat.

When the Highland Kingdom occupied Greenhill during the Dunan Unification War, Shin helped Teresa hide in the forests behind the city and was willing to lay down his life to ensure her safety. Once Teresa had been convinced of the need to leave Greenhill by the New State Army, Shin prevented Highland soldiers from pursuing Teresa. After this, Fitcher took Shin to the New State Army Headquarters, where he was reunited with Teresa.

In reality, Shin's loyalty was to Teresa, rather than her office. His dedication had grown into a sincere love, but never fully expressed those feelings. As such, following the war, he would leave Greenhill in order to continue honing his skills as a swordsman. He never returned to the city.

Trivia

  • Shin is the only character in the entire Suikoden series to have a Spider Slay Rune.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 143

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