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{{quote | What can this old man do for you? | Crowley}}  
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Crowley was discovered dwelling in the [[Cave of the Past]] at [[Qlon Temple]], where he expressed surprise at being discovered<ref>"Ho ho, you've found me. I didn't think anyone would come here." - Crowley ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He agreed to be recruited by the [[Toran Liberation Army]], stating that he'd like to enjoy the sunshine<ref>"Hmmm... it might be nice to enjoy a little sunshine after all this time." - Crowley ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Crowley was discovered dwelling in the [[Cave of the Past]] at [[Qlon Temple]], where he expressed surprise at being discovered. He agreed to be recruited by the [[Toran Liberation Army]], stating that he'd like to enjoy the sunshine.


Clues to Crowley's age and power come from his statement of the amount of [[rune|runes]] embedded in his body<ref>"May the 100 runes within me..." - Crowley ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He is also referenced in texts as "great and ancient" as well as the discoverer of [[rune unites]]<ref>"But, the great ancient magician Crowley, found a method of surpassing teachings. If two souls are united, two runes are united, and their ultimate power is unleashed, a power greater than the sum of the parts is generated." - Old Book Volume 2 ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. It is said that while he aided the Liberation Army, he only used a fraction of his power doing so.
Clues to Crowley's age and power come from his statement of the amount of [[rune|runes]] embedded in his body. It is said he has 100 runes attached to his body. He is also referenced in texts as "great and ancient" as well as the discoverer of [[rune unites]]. The goal of his life is said to be to find a way to equal or surpass the power of the [[27 True Runes]] through skilled application of ordinary rune magic and he spends his days in research and training towards this goal. It is said that while he aided the Liberation Army, he only used a small fraction of his power doing so.


Following the fall of the [[Gate Rune War]], Crowley returned to the caverns, despising the world<ref>"Despising the world, he returns to the caverns." - Crowley's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Crowley returned to the caverns, harbouring a distaste for world affairs.
 
It should be noted that [[Mazus]], a disciple of Crowley who fought in the [[Dunan Unification War]] is his fiercest rival. If the two were to meet, who knows what kind of magic battle could unfold between them.


==Game info==
==Game info==