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}}'''Gregminster''' (グレッグミンスター, ''Guregguminsutā'') is a city which appears in both [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]]. It is the capital of the [[Toran Republic]] and its predecessor, the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].
}}'''Gregminster''' (グレッグミンスター, ''Guregguminsutā'') is a city which appears in both [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]]. It is the capital of the [[Toran Republic]] and its predecessor, the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].


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The city of Gregminster was actually virtually destroyed during the [[War of Succession]]<ref>"It's so beautiful. Gregminster was virtually destroyed during the Seven Year War of Succession." - Old man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> but the rise of [[Barbarosa Rugner]] to the throne saw the city rebuilt, more beautiful than before<ref>"Yet now it's so beautiful. All thanks to the Emperor. Bless him! Bless him!" - Old man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Originally known as the [[Holy City of Rupanda]], the city was renamed Gregminster when [[Cranach Rugner]] declared independence from the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] in 230, establishing the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and has served as a national capital since that time.


As the city prospered under Scarlet Moon rule, Gregminster housed many high-ranking officials of the Empire. Its culture and economy eventually centred 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-coloured walls and contrasting red doors. A vast contrast when compared to the small towns and villages which dotted the Empire<ref>"So this is the Imperial Capital of Gregminster? It's worlds away from the poor village I was raised in." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"Wow. So this is Gregminster, the Imperial capital. Sure is different from my home town in the boonies." - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, some citizens felt that the capital only survived on the taxation of others<ref>"Capital my foot! Living the high life all by themselves on our hard-earned taxes!" - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Meanwhile, some Gregminster residents complained of the country folk bringing down the tone of the city<ref>"With so many country bumpkins wandering about, the capital is going down the drain. Don't you agree?" - Man ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
The city of Gregminster was virtually destroyed during the [[War of Succession]] 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 centred 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-coloured 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]].
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==References==
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# [[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 38


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Gregminster (グレッグミンスター, Guregguminsutā) is a city which appears in both Suikoden and Suikoden II. It is the capital of the Toran Republic and its predecessor, the Scarlet Moon Empire.

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Originally known as the Holy City of Rupanda, the city was renamed Gregminster when Cranach Rugner declared independence from the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia in 230, establishing the Scarlet Moon Empire and has served as a national capital since that time.

The city of Gregminster was virtually destroyed during the War of Succession 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 centred 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-coloured 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. 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.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 38

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