Genso Suikoden IV: 1
幻想水滸伝IV ⟨上⟩ Gensō Suikoden IV Jō
Dust jacket cover by Kawano Junko
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Pages
296
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Genso Suikoden IV: 1 (幻想水滸伝IV ⟨上⟩, Gensō Suikoden IV Jō) is a book published by MediaWorks in 2005.
It is the first part of a three-part light novelization of the events of Suikoden IV. It covers the events of the game from the beginning to the escape of the Headquarters Ship and the occupation of the Kingdom of Obel.
This was the first work to refer to the hero of Suikoden IV as Razro (alt. Razro, or Lazlo), a name that would be used in many subsequent publications and the fandom at large for the character.
Summary
On the island of Razril, a territory of the Dukedom of Gaien, a grand festival is underway to celebrate the birth of a new generation of knights. Among them is Razro, who washed ashore on the island fifteen years ago. Once an orphan, he was taken in by the lord of the land and grew up alongside the lord’s son, Snowe. Now, at last, the two of them have earned their knighthood together.
Their first mission as knights is to escort a large merchant vessel, a duty that should have been dull and uneventful. But out at sea, the feared and merciless pirate Brandeau suddenly appears before their ship…
Set upon the vast ocean, this is the first novelization of the latest entry in the Suikoden series, Suikoden IV!
Content list
| Page # | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters | ||
| 11 | Chapter 1 | |
| Lazlo and friends complete their training and are recognized as official Knights of Gaien. At the celebrations Snowe allows Lazlo to participate in the Kindling Ritual. Later, the friends, minus Snowe, watch the celebratory fireworks together. | ||
| 33 | Chapter 2 | |
| Lazlo and Snowe are assigned to lead an escort mission for Ramada's Orark Maritime Trade. They are attacked by the pirate Brandeau and Snowe abandons ship in panic. Lazlo takes command and defeats Brandeau. Commander Glen arrives and inherits the Rune of Punishment from Brandeau. | ||
| 60 | Chapter 3 | |
| Snowe struggles with his blemished reputation while Glen convalesces. A pirate fleet suddenly attacks Razril only to be repelled by the Rune of Punishment. Lazlo investigates only to see Glen pass away and he becomes the new bearer of the rune. | ||
| 86 | Chapter 4 | |
| Based on Snowe's testimony, Lazlo is exiled for the death of Commander Glen. Jewel, Tal, and Chiepoo sneak aboard the exile ship. They are picked up by a trading vessel which turns out to be a Kooluk ship led by Troy and Colton. Escaping to their boat, the group is shipwrecked by an attacking Water Dragon. | ||
| 114 | Chapter 5 | |
| The group makes efforts to leave the Deserted Island. Lazlo befriends the mermaid Lilin. After helping to defeat the Boss Crab, they leave the island on their repaired raft. Attacked by Speckled Rays, Chiepoo is wounded and the crew drift before being rescued by a passing vessel. | ||
| 138 | Chapter 6 | |
| Lazlo and friends are brought to the Kingdom of Obel and meet Lino En Kuldes. Seemingly knowing about Lazlo's rune, Lino tasks him with gathering companions to aid Obel. He also recommends Lazlo visit the woman living in the Ruins of Obel. Sleeping in their new lodgings, Lazlo meets Leknaat. | ||
| 172 | Chapter 7 | |
| With Chiepoo still recovering, Lazlo recruits Ornan for his party. The group make their way through the Ruins of Obel with Rakgi's guidance. Lazlo learns more about the Rune of Punishment from Rikie. Afterwards, the party rescues Lilin from Cray Trading Company and are attacked by Dario who thinks they had captured her. Pirate leader Kika intervenes and reprimands Dario. | ||
| 205 | Chapter 8 | |
| Lazlo continues to search for Lilin's sisters while also charged with finding the inventor Oleg for Lino. The group explore Na-Nal and Nay Island and find Oleg but no mermaids. Iluya Island is destroyed by Kooluk's Giant Rune Cannon. | ||
| 239 | Chapter 9 | |
| With ships moored following the destruction of Iluya, Lilin leaves the group to search for her sisters. Ramada, actually an agent of Cray Trading Company, and his agents Akaghi and Mizuki attack Lazlo but are defeated and captured. Lino reveals the true nature of the Rune of Punishment to the would-be assassins and they change sides. A Kooluk fleet attacks Obel and Lazlo uses the Rune of Punishment to destroy the ships. | ||
| 264 | Chapter 10 | |
| Troy's fleet now bears down on Obel, focusing its attacks on where the rune's magic destroyed the Kooluk's previous attack. Lino reveals their headquarters is actually a giant ship. The ship breaks out of the coastal cave but is surrounded until Kika's pirates break the siege and the two ships escape together, leaving Obel in Kooluk hands. | ||
Differences from the game
- Snowe does not attend the graduation party with the others, nor does he get to see the fireworks. He has to attended a gathering organized by his father.
- There are no incidents at the Kindling Ritual such as the back alley kidnapping the player can foil in the game.
- Jewel and Tal are the friends who sneak aboard Lazlo's exile ship. Lazlo initially fears they blamed him when only Paula and Keneth visit him prior to his exile.
- Chiepoo is wounded by the Speckled Rays, taking him out of action for several chapters. This starts a short arc where Yu refuses to treat Chiepoo without payment, Chadli sells the group medicine in Obel, and Louise allows them to stay at her inn.
- Although Ornan still has a crush on Louise, there's no hints of a mysterious past. Instead he is a more humorous character due to his Waking Rune causing him to constantly nod off in inappropriate situations.
- Though charged with gathering recruits for Lino En Kuldes, the group's sailing the Island Nations is initially more motivated about finding Lilin's sisters.
- Iluya Island gets more focus, showing the lives of its residents before its destruction as well as the efforts of its survivors in the aftermath.
- Perrault is recruited to lead relief efforts to Iluya, though he is still a journalist.
- Cedric aids in the battle against Akaghi and Mizuki. Although he cannot fight physically, his extreme speed allows him to weave through the battle, throwing the assailants off-balance.
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