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'''Suikoden III: The Successor of Fate 3''' (幻想水滸伝III -運命の継承者- 3 , ''Gensōsuikoden III Unmei no Keishō-sha 3'') is the third volume of the licensed manga adaptation of [[Suikoden III]] published by Media Factory between 2002 and 2006. | '''Suikoden III: The Successor of Fate 3''' (幻想水滸伝III -運命の継承者- 3, ''Gensōsuikoden III Unmei no Keishō-sha 3'') is the third volume of the licensed manga adaptation of [[Suikoden III]] published by Media Factory between 2002 and 2006. | ||
This volume would be published by Tokyopop in the United States, with an extra two pages summarizing the story thus far. The color pages from the original Japanese manga would be restored for the Tokyopop edition of this volume after being printed in black-and-white in the previous volume. | This volume would be published by Tokyopop in the United States, with an extra two pages summarizing the story thus far. The color pages from the original Japanese manga would be restored for the Tokyopop edition of this volume after being printed in black-and-white in the previous volume. | ||
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Caesar concocts a plot to smuggle Hugo out in the armor of a captured Zexen soldier and so Hugo escapes and the castle is cleared of suspicion of harboring a fugitive. While sneaking away with the other soldiers, Hugo learns of the Harmonian advance into [[Grassland]] and decides to travel to [[Chisha Village]], their next target, to warn them. | Caesar concocts a plot to smuggle Hugo out in the armor of a captured Zexen soldier and so Hugo escapes and the castle is cleared of suspicion of harboring a fugitive. While sneaking away with the other soldiers, Hugo learns of the Harmonian advance into [[Grassland]] and decides to travel to [[Chisha Village]], their next target, to warn them. | ||
[[File:Geddoe versus cat.png|220px|thumb|left|Clash of the titans.]]Geddoe's group arrives at Le Buque only to find the villagers at odds against [[Franz]], a mantor trainer arguing that cooperation with Harmonia will secure them second-class citizenship, a step up from their current near | [[File:Geddoe versus cat.png|220px|thumb|left|Clash of the titans.]]Geddoe's group arrives at Le Buque only to find the villagers at odds against [[Franz]], a mantor trainer arguing that cooperation with Harmonia will secure them second-class citizenship, a step up from their current near serfdom. [[Sarah (Suikoden III)|Sarah]], assistant to the Masked Bishop, breaks up the dispute. | ||
That night, Aila and [[Iku]], Franz's girlfriend, share stories of the Grassland and Le Buque's struggle with their identity, while Geddoe informs his team that the [[Altar of the Mantor Trainers]] was once called the Altar of the Flame Champion and that may form part of the Masked Bishop's motive for coming to Le Buque. Sarah attempts to ward off Geddoe with a cryptic warning in the guise of a cat, but he is unimpeded. | That night, Aila and [[Iku]], Franz's girlfriend, share stories of the Grassland and Le Buque's struggle with their identity, while Geddoe informs his team that the [[Altar of the Mantor Trainers]] was once called the Altar of the Flame Champion and that may form part of the Masked Bishop's motive for coming to Le Buque. Sarah attempts to ward off Geddoe with a cryptic warning in the guise of a cat, but he is unimpeded. | ||
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At the altar, Geddoe's team is attacked by [[Duke]]'s unit, under the command of the Masked Bishop. Geddoe quickly dispatches Duke, but while the others fight, Aila rushes on ahead. There, she encounters the [[Destroyers]] and is nearly killed by [[Yuber]] before Geddoe is able to deal substantial damage with a [[rune]] attack. | At the altar, Geddoe's team is attacked by [[Duke]]'s unit, under the command of the Masked Bishop. Geddoe quickly dispatches Duke, but while the others fight, Aila rushes on ahead. There, she encounters the [[Destroyers]] and is nearly killed by [[Yuber]] before Geddoe is able to deal substantial damage with a [[rune]] attack. | ||
The Destroyers withdraw and in the aftermath rumors circulate that Geddoe is the bearer of the [[True Lightning Rune]]. [[Jimba]] and Geddoe share a brief conversation, interrupted by Geddoe's team who reaffirm their loyalty no matter their boss' past. As they leave, Jimba solemnly notes that Geddoe has made some good friends, unlike himself who remains alone in his duty. | The Destroyers withdraw and, in the aftermath, rumors circulate that Geddoe is the bearer of the [[True Lightning Rune]]. [[Jimba]] and Geddoe share a brief conversation, interrupted by Geddoe's team who reaffirm their loyalty no matter their boss' past. As they leave, Jimba solemnly notes that Geddoe has made some good friends, unlike himself who remains alone in his duty. | ||
At [[Duck Village]], Hugo is eager to continue his journey only to be interrupted by a ruckus caused by [[Mua]] and [[Hallec]]. The confusion is quickly cleared up and as the three have the same mission; to find the Flame Champion, they continue to Chisha. The Harmonian army continue their advance, the Grassland forces prepare to march and make their stand there also, Chris and Nash continue to journey, and Salome holds Zexen back as things begin to come to a head. | At [[Duck Village]], Hugo is eager to continue his journey only to be interrupted by a ruckus caused by [[Mua]] and [[Hallec]]. The confusion is quickly cleared up and as the three have the same mission; to find the Flame Champion, they continue to Chisha. The Harmonian army continue their advance, the Grassland forces prepare to march and make their stand there also, Chris and Nash continue to journey, and Salome holds Zexen back as things begin to come to a head. | ||
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* Hugo, [[Mua]], and [[Hallec]] proceed directly to [[Chisha Village]]. Hugo, because he heard of the Harmonian advance on Chisha, while Mua and Hallec have heard rumors that the Flame Champion is also there. In the game, they return to the [[Great Hollow]], learn from Apple what's happening at Chisha and then resolve to travel there. | * Hugo, [[Mua]], and [[Hallec]] proceed directly to [[Chisha Village]]. Hugo, because he heard of the Harmonian advance on Chisha, while Mua and Hallec have heard rumors that the Flame Champion is also there. In the game, they return to the [[Great Hollow]], learn from Apple what's happening at Chisha and then resolve to travel there. | ||
* [[Geddoe]]'s team spots the Harmonian advance on their march and learn the details from [[Duke]] in [[Caleria]]. In the game, they are present for [[Albert Silverberg]]'s speech as [[Sasarai]]'s strategist and witness the force leaving [[Caleria]]. | * [[Geddoe]]'s team spots the Harmonian advance on their march and learn the details from [[Duke]] in [[Caleria]]. In the game, they are present for [[Albert Silverberg]]'s speech as [[Sasarai]]'s strategist and witness the force leaving [[Caleria]]. | ||
* Geddoe reads a note, presumably from Jimba, before announcing they need to go to [[Le Buque]]. In the game, Geddoe receives this information that sparks this decision comes from a Calerian informant, | * Geddoe reads a note, presumably from Jimba, before announcing they need to go to [[Le Buque]]. In the game, Geddoe receives this information that sparks this decision comes from a Calerian informant, though it is possible the original information still came from Jimba. | ||
* [[Sarah (Suikoden III)|Sarah]] attempts to ward off Geddoe with a cryptic warning in the guise of a cat. This does not happen in the game. | * [[Sarah (Suikoden III)|Sarah]] attempts to ward off Geddoe with a cryptic warning in the guise of a cat. This does not happen in the game. | ||
* Sarah and the Masked Bishop converse. In the game, Geddoe only hears snippets while the full conversation can only be heard post-game. | * Sarah and the Masked Bishop converse. In the game, Geddoe only hears snippets while the full conversation can only be heard post-game. | ||
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* Geddoe knows where the [[Altar of the Mantor Trainers]] is located. In the game, [[Iku]] has to guide them to the location. | * Geddoe knows where the [[Altar of the Mantor Trainers]] is located. In the game, [[Iku]] has to guide them to the location. | ||
* Geddoe has to battle [[Yuber]] alone, saving [[Aila]] by using his [[True Lightning Rune]]. In game, it's a regular battle between Geddoe's party and the [[Destroyers]] with the [[Masked Man]] using the [[True Wind Rune]] to end the battle. | * Geddoe has to battle [[Yuber]] alone, saving [[Aila]] by using his [[True Lightning Rune]]. In game, it's a regular battle between Geddoe's party and the [[Destroyers]] with the [[Masked Man]] using the [[True Wind Rune]] to end the battle. | ||
* In the original game, Jimba does not have a conversation with Geddoe after their trip to the altar. Also unlike the game, the [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]] are not even ostensibly motivated to "capture the Flame Champion". | * In the original game, Jimba does not have a conversation with Geddoe after their trip to the altar. Also, unlike the game, the [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]] are not even ostensibly motivated to "capture the Flame Champion". | ||
* The [[Zexen Federation]]'s reluctance to get involved in the upcoming war is presented as both due to council corruption and Salome's plotting. In the game, this is entirely due to the council's infiltration by Harmonian interests. | * The [[Zexen Federation]]'s reluctance to get involved in the upcoming war is presented as both due to council corruption and Salome's plotting. In the game, this is entirely due to the council's infiltration by Harmonian interests. | ||