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{{Image Needed}}The '''Rune of Life and Death''' (生と死の紋章, ''Nama to Shi no Monshou'')<ref>"Oh Soul Eater, Rune of Life and Death, depart my body and give this boy your power." - Village Chief ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, more commonly known as the Soul Eater (ソウルイーター ''Souru Iitaa'') is one of the [[27 True Runes]]. It is the [[rune]] of [[Tir McDohl]], the protagonist of [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and is also usable in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Suikoden IV]].
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The '''Rune of Life and Death''' (生と死の紋章, ''Nama to Shi no Monshō''), more commonly known as the '''Soul Eater''' (ソウルイーター ''Souru Ītā'') is one of the [[27 True Runes]]. It is the [[rune]] of [[Hero (Suikoden)|the protagonist]] of [[Suikoden]] and is also usable in [[Suikoden II]] and [[Suikoden IV]].
 
==Information==
The Soul Eater, also referred to as the Cursed Rune, was inherited by [[Ted]], survivor of an attack on his village, the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]], some 300 years prior. The rune's power would be used by Ted on [[Mt. Seifu]], which alerted [[Windy]] to his presence. Attacked and wounded, Ted managed to pass the rune onto [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]]. The rune is said to have power over life and death.
 
Windy wanted the rune so she could use it in conjunction with her own [[Gate Rune]] to take her revenge on the world. Said to be cursed, the rune is sometimes credited with causing wars and stealing the souls of those close to its bearer in order to increase its power. In fact, Ted declared its very intentions to be malevolent.


==Suikoden==
The grief it causes in its bearers is said to be the source of its power and it has been speculated that this in turn gives 'life' to its bearer, hence its name. There are also theories that the rune will eventually consume the souls of its bearer, but the truth behind this is unclear. These fears led to its epitheth as the Soul Eater.
The Soul Eater, also referred to as the Cursed Rune<ref>"It's the Cursed Rune, the "Soul Eater." Its power..." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, was inherited by [[Ted]], survivor of an attack on his village, the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]], some 300 years prior. The rune's power would be used by Ted on [[Mt. Seifu]], which alerted [[Windy]] to his presence<ref>"I never thought she'd find me here. My mistake was using the rune's power at Mt. Seifu." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Attacked and wounded, Ted managed to pass the rune onto [[Tir McDohl]]<ref>"You're the only one I can entrust this to. Please, take it.... Please take this rune." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Windy wanted the rune so she could use it in conjunction with her own [[Gate Rune]] to take her revenge on the world<ref>"The Gate Rune is terribly powerful, but she wants something greater. That is why she is after you. If my sister obtains two True Runes and uses them for revenge, it will be catastrophic for the world." - Leknaat ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Said to be cursed, the rune is sometimes credited with causing wars and stealing the souls of those close to its bearer in order to increase it's power<ref>"During 300 years of
The Soul Eater would continue to maintain some sort of connection with surviving past bearers. Ted was able to command the rune to take his soul even when the rune was borne by McDohl. It also appeared to weaken the effects of other runes in some fashion.
wandering, you caused a great many wars and plundered countless souls. Including Odessa's! And Tir's father's! And Gremio's! You took them all!
You steal the souls of those closest to your master, and grow in power!" - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In fact, Ted declared its very intentions to be malevolent<ref>"Soul Eater, I spent 300 years with you. I know all about you. The meaning of your curse, your evil intentions." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


The Soul Eater would continue to maintain some sort of connection with surviving past bearers<ref>"A strange connection remains between the rune and the one who carried it, that is, me. I'm speaking to you through the rune." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted was able to command the rune to take his soul even when the rune was borne by Tir McDohl<ref>"Now, Soul Eater! I command you as your former master! Take my soul now!" - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. It also appeared to weaken the effects of other runes in some fashion<ref>"My body has been taken over by Windy's Conqueror Rune, and is no longer mine. The Conqueror Rune will eventually take over my soul as well.... and that is why I must hurry." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"Having the Soul Eater near me has given me power. Just enough power to move my own body." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
[[Leknaat]] cautioned against the use of the Soul Eater even at the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]] when she was unable to remove all of Windy's 80,000 strong monster army by herself. Following the defeat of [[Barbarosa Rugner]] Windy made a final attempt to seize the Cursed Rune but was rebuffed by the Soul Eater itself.


[[Leknaat]] cautioned against the use of the Soul Eater even at the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]] when she was unable to remove all of Windy's 80,000 strong monster army by herself<ref>"You mustn't. You must never use that rune." - Leknaat ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the defeat of [[Barbarosa Rugner]] Windy made a final attempt to seize the Cursed Rune but was rebuffed by the Soul Eater itself<ref>"W-why do you reject me, Soul Eater? You control life and death, and eat souls. I am your ideal host. Together, let us take revenge on this cursed world. Even you reject me, Soul Eater! Even the most cursed rune refuses me!" - Windy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Tir continued to bear the rune when he left the [[Toran Republic]] following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]].
McDohl continued to bear the rune when he left the [[Toran Republic]] following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]]. Part of his motivation for leaving was his concern that the rune would bring further misfortune to those around him.


==References==
After leaving, he would try not to use the rune, fearing its power, but would be persuaded to do so in order to rescue [[Ko (Suikoden II)|Ko]], a boy from [[Banner Village]] who fell into danger. Following this, McDohl would deign to use the rune on occasion for the [[New State Army]]'s cause.
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[[Category:27 True Runes]] [[Category: Runes]] [[Category:Runes in Suikoden]]
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.1]] (ISBN 4-88317-796-3), page 21
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 152-3, 158
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 66, 68, 171, 173
 
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{{Short description|One of the 27 True Runes}}

Latest revision as of 13:52, 12 September 2023

Soul Eater
ソウルイーター, Souru Ītā

Type True Rune
Appears in

The Rune of Life and Death (生と死の紋章, Nama to Shi no Monshō), more commonly known as the Soul Eater (ソウルイーター Souru Ītā) is one of the 27 True Runes. It is the rune of the protagonist of Suikoden and is also usable in Suikoden II and Suikoden IV.

Information

The Soul Eater, also referred to as the Cursed Rune, was inherited by Ted, survivor of an attack on his village, the Village of the Hidden Rune, some 300 years prior. The rune's power would be used by Ted on Mt. Seifu, which alerted Windy to his presence. Attacked and wounded, Ted managed to pass the rune onto McDohl. The rune is said to have power over life and death.

Windy wanted the rune so she could use it in conjunction with her own Gate Rune to take her revenge on the world. Said to be cursed, the rune is sometimes credited with causing wars and stealing the souls of those close to its bearer in order to increase its power. In fact, Ted declared its very intentions to be malevolent.

The grief it causes in its bearers is said to be the source of its power and it has been speculated that this in turn gives 'life' to its bearer, hence its name. There are also theories that the rune will eventually consume the souls of its bearer, but the truth behind this is unclear. These fears led to its epitheth as the Soul Eater.

The Soul Eater would continue to maintain some sort of connection with surviving past bearers. Ted was able to command the rune to take his soul even when the rune was borne by McDohl. It also appeared to weaken the effects of other runes in some fashion.

Leknaat cautioned against the use of the Soul Eater even at the last battle when she was unable to remove all of Windy's 80,000 strong monster army by herself. Following the defeat of Barbarosa Rugner Windy made a final attempt to seize the Cursed Rune but was rebuffed by the Soul Eater itself.

McDohl continued to bear the rune when he left the Toran Republic following the end of the Gate Rune War. Part of his motivation for leaving was his concern that the rune would bring further misfortune to those around him.

After leaving, he would try not to use the rune, fearing its power, but would be persuaded to do so in order to rescue Ko, a boy from Banner Village who fell into danger. Following this, McDohl would deign to use the rune on occasion for the New State Army's cause.

Data

Data
Cost 0 potch
Drop No enemy drops this rune.
Equipped McDohl
Found No location in-game contains this rune.
Sold No store in-game sells this rune.
Spells
1 Deadly Fingertips
Instant death to one enemy
2 Black Shadow
Damage all enemies 500 HP
3 Hell
Instant death to all enemies
4 Judgement
Damages one enemy 1500 HP
Data
Cost 0 potch
Drop No enemy drops this rune.
Equipped McDohl
Found No location in-game contains this rune.
Sold No store in-game sells this rune.
Spells
1 Finger of Death
Instantly kill one enemy
2 Black Shadow
500+ damage to all enemies
3 Hell
Instant death to all enemies
4 Judgement
1500+ damage to one enemy
Data
Cost 0 potch
Drop No enemy drops this rune.
Equipped Ted
Found No location in-game contains this rune.
Sold No store in-game sells this rune.
Spells
1 Finger of Death
Drains 1 enemy's life energy
2 Black Shadow
300HP to all enemies
3 Hades
Drains life energy of all enemies
4 Judgement
1500HP to one enemy


References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.1 (ISBN 4-88317-796-3), page 21
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 152-3, 158
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 66, 68, 171, 173
Runes in the Suikoden series
27 True Runes
True Runes Beast Rune • Circle Rune • Dragon Rune • Eight Section Rune • Gate Rune • Moon Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Beginning • Rune of Change • Rune of Life and Death (Soul Eater) • Rune of Punishment • Sovereign Rune • Sun Rune • True Earth Rune • True Fire Rune • True Lightning Rune • True Water Rune • True Wind Rune
True Rune Aspects Black Sword Rune • Bright Shield Rune • Dawn Rune • Twilight Rune
Rune Types
Attack Angry Dragon • Banshee • Blue Drop • Boar • Clone • Dryad • Falcon • Fire Breath • Fire Dragon • Gadget • Gozz • Great Hawk • Groundhog • Hate • Howling • Kite • Lion • Mayfly • Nymph • Phoenix • Pixie • Rabid Fang • Red Rose • Shining Wind • Shrike • Spider Slay • Swallow • Sylph • Titan • Twin Ring • Unicorn • Viper • White Tiger
Effect Alert • Balance • Barrier • Champion's • Chimera • Counter • Double-Beat • Double-Strike • Down • Drain • Exertion • Fire Lizard • Fire Sealing • Firefly • Fortune • Friendship • Fury • Gale • Godspeed • Hazy • Holy • Hunter • Killer • Kindness • Knight • Magic Absorb • Medicine • Phero • Poison • Prosperity • Silence • Skunk • Sleep • Spark • Sunbeam • Technique • Turtle • Violence • Waking • Wall • Warrior • Wizard
Magic Beast • Blinking • Cyclone • Darkness • Earth • Fire • Flowing • Jongleur • Lightning • Mother Earth • Pale Gate • Rage • Resurrection • Star • Thunder • Water • White Saint • Wind
Other Conqueror • Lion's Blade • Sound • Window
Terms
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Incarnations Golden Hydra • Golden Wolf • Silver Wolf • Star Dragon Sword • Sun Rune Incarnation • Fire Rune Incarnation • Wind Rune Incarnation


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