The Flint Stone (火打ち石, Hiuchiishi) is an event item in Suikoden II.
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This was a flint stone obtained the hero as part of an errand at the Mercenary Fortress during his short tenure as a prisoner of war under Viktor's care. It was comprised of a metal piece and a stone piece. Striking the two pieces would produce a sparks0.
These stones were used to make fire was later used as a distraction when the hero and Jowy attempted to escape from the fortress. Jowy would light an Oily Rag aflame using the flint and throw it, distracting a pair of soldiers who rushed to investigate the fire.
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 225
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 200