The Blades of Night's Veil (冥夜の剣士団, Meiya no Kenshidan) is a military unit that appears in Suikoden Tierkreis. It is a group composed of former Astrasia Royal Knights under the leadership of Chrodechild.
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The Blades of Night's Veil was the name taken by the Astrasia Royal Knights following their defeat by the Order of the One True Way, the fall of the Kingdom of Astrasia, and their exile to the Magedom of Janam.
Their name was derived from the "black-bladed sword" that was the symbol of the Astrasia Royal Knights. The name also expressed the belief that there will never be a night that does not dawn, representing their strong faith in the restoration of Astrasia.
The leader of the Blades was the Astrasian Crown Princess Chrodechild. She led the group into an alliance with the Magedom to fight against the Order but was when Mage Lord Danash VIII turned on her, the Blades split off along with the hero's Company.
Following this, as members of the Company, the Blades were active in many battles, eventually liberating Astrasia and restoring their kingdom.
References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 781