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The city of Gregminster was virtually destroyed during the [[War of Succession]] of 446 as [[Geil Rugner]]'s own bandit forces ransacked and looted the city while imposing martial law and harsh curfews. But the rise of [[Barbarosa Rugner]] to the throne saw the city rebuilt, more beautiful than before. As the city prospered, Gregminster housed many high-ranking officials of the Empire, giving rise to a sense of superiority from inhabitants of the city.
The city of Gregminster was virtually destroyed during the [[War of Succession]] of 446 as [[Geil Rugner]]'s own bandit forces ransacked and looted the city while imposing martial law and harsh curfews. But the rise of [[Barbarosa Rugner]] to the throne saw the city rebuilt, more beautiful than before. As the city prospered, Gregminster housed many high-ranking officials of the Empire, giving rise to a sense of superiority from inhabitants of the city.


Its culture and economy eventually centered around the mercantile industry, making the city famed for its art and ceramics above all else. The architecture of the city reflects this, and all houses are built with ivory-colored walls and contrasting red doors.
Its culture and economy eventually centered around the mercantile industry, making the city famed for its art and ceramics above all else. The architecture of the city reflects this, and all houses are built with ivory-colored walls and contrasting red doors. In the middle of the city stands the [[Golden Goddess statue]]. This statue was made by the renowned artist, [[Basil (artist)|Basil]]. It is said that the statue is a mirror image of Barbarosa's late wife, [[Claudia]].


In the middle of the city stands the [[Golden Goddess statue]]. This statue was made by the renowned artist, [[Basil (artist)|Basil]]. It is said that the statue is a mirror image of Barbarosa's late wife, [[Claudia]].
Gregminster suffered greatly during the [[Gate Rune War]], the city eventually becoming isolated from the rest of the nation. Eventually, after a final climatic battle, Gregminster fell to the forces of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], ending the war. Following the war, Gregminster remained the capital, now of the [[Toran Republic]]. Since then, President [[Lepant]] has continued to develop the city as a cultural and commercial center.
 
Gregminster suffered greatly during the [[Gate Rune War]], the city eventually becoming isolated from the rest of the nation. Eventually, after a final climatic battle, Gregminster fell to the forces of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], ending the war. Following the war, Gregminster remained the capital, now of the [[Toran Republic]]. Since then, President [[Lepant]] has continued to develop the city as a commercial center.


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# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 15-105
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 15-105
# [[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 38
# [[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 38
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 89-90
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 46, 148
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 46, 148