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The Astral Predications were a list of annual predictions made by [[Leknaat]] in her role as Seer of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. They were trusted by the Empire as Leknaat's astrological skill was considered to be closer to prophecy than fortune-telling, such was her ability.
The Astral Predications were a list of annual predictions made by [[Leknaat]] in her role as Seer of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. They were trusted by the Empire as Leknaat's astrological skill was considered to be closer to prophecy than fortune-telling, such was her ability.


Leknaat stated that the Astral Predications were not fact but were merely the "flow" of events for the upcoming year that could be misinterpreted, mistaken or changed entirely by people. Despite this, the readings were considered of importance to the Empire.
Leknaat stated that the Astral Predications were not fact but were merely the "flow" of events for the upcoming year that could be misinterpreted, mistaken or changed entirely by people. Despite this, the readings were considered of importance to the Empire. Generally, the readings described such thing as the condition of the grain crop and the outbreak of epidemics, and the Empire used such results to set its policies for the year.


The Astral Predications were retrieved and delivered to the [[Imperial Guard]]. The Astral Predications did not give any forewarning of the [[Gate Rune War]] which was soon to erupt as Leknaat felt panicking the Imperial government would serve no purpose.
Assigned to the [[Imperial Guard]], the first mission given to [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] was to get this result from Recknart on the Magician's Island. The Astral Predications were retrieved and delivered to the Imperial Guard. The Astral Predications did not give any forewarning of the [[Gate Rune War]] which was soon to erupt as Leknaat felt panicking the Imperial government would serve no purpose.


It is unknown if Leknaat continued making predictions yearly for the Empire during the war prior to its fall.
It is unknown if Leknaat continued making predictions yearly for the Empire during the war prior to its fall.


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 96
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 96-7


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{{GS01}}{{Short description|Prophecies commissioned by the Scarlet Moon Empire}}