Zephon

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Deeply enigmatic and knowledgable magician

Zephon
ゼフォン, Zefon
108 Stars Tenkan Star

Illustration Ōtsuki Beruno
Gender Male
Voice Kaji Yūki (HT)
Appears in

Zephon (ゼフォン, Zefon) is a major character in Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki. He is a mysterious boy and powerful magician encountered at the lake ruins Era Tree.

History

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. Best just to experience it for yourself.

—  Zephon
All truly mysterious people introduce themselves with "Heya".

An enigmatic youth, Zephon first appeared at the onset of the HIY 300 Teras Pharma attacks at the lake ruins. There, he would introduce himself to the hero and Myra, offering his assistance, much to the other's surprise and suspicion.

Gifting the hero a jewel, Zephon had him touch the Era Tree, introducing him to time travel. From this point on, Zephon would occasionally appear to encourage or guide the hero, always preferring him to experience things for himself, rather than explain himself outright. He could often appear callous or overly cheerful in the face of disaster though this was due to his knowledge that matters could be rectified with time travel and, if not that, then the Infinity itself would continue on.

That's it. That's the game.

At Tios Fortress, Zephon would ask for the jewel back, explaining that the hero no longer needed it, or perhaps never needed it. It was implied that this is because of the hero's status as a Starbearer. Once the hero met with Astrid and learned the true nature of the Teras Pharma and the barrier, Zephon would join the Company fully as a comrade.

Though this did not suddenly make Zephon much more effusive. He was still prone to cryptic comments and wry remarks even while lending his services as a powerful magician to the Company. Still, some matters appeared to stump even him. Zephon claimed not to know the origin of the 200-year-old Era Trees or who had manipulated the past to remove the Therbe Village Era Tree.

As a magician, Zephon was particular about who he worked with. He refused to learn from Astrid, merely saying he didn't trust her. He did learn from the refiant Lethe, however, who found something familiar or recognizable about him. Another person who seemed to recognize Zephon was the jongleur Cleion. The two traded barbs with each other immediately upon meeting but denied knowing one another.

When Regius discovered that the Teras Pharma had been disappearing from history following his journey to the Tower of Zoe, Zephon would explain more about the nature of the Infinity and the True Era Tree itself. He would also work alongside Zaveed to verify that Teras Pharma in the past were created by the Yggdrasilian Throne.

At the final battle at the Yggdrasilian Palace, Zephon would journey to the past 300 years ago with the hero and meet with a similarly attired Renefarious, the two obviously familiar with one another. Learning of Renefarious' motives, the group would return to the present and fight Holy Emperor Renefarious, freeing the land from the Teras Pharma and Ionian rule for good.

In a world of the Infinity where the 108 Stars broke the chains of causality, Zephon spoke briefly with the hero, Thorwad Albreck, and Astrid, informing them that they could each explore their futures without fear, and he could finally rest. Zephon would disappear immediately after the final battle and was never seen again.

Trivia

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki The Complete Guide (ISBN 978-4-04-886462-6), page 193
Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki
Characters
108 Stars (present) HeroBhutrugaBjornBoldonCadmusDucasEphilErmioneForneGinoGonbosrenGuillerigaGuwainiIlia BarcaiJagwanJansenJudielaLaskaris LiuisLulusaLuseriMeameiMoudiMyraNajinNidoNoderryNumistroOuyaRegiusRistilScharffSunilTserendrumUtzeZaveedZephon
108 Stars (100 years ago) BadamhatanBeagaBelthaBerenique NobiliousChamjinChikuraDagzumaGerelGoseHeidrakeIngolfIrinKauriyaKersiusKookaburraMazarika ZaphirMephitisMezwarMudogaraMuiNelvanNimaOlmarPollockRolf LaugRujinSorabThorwad AlbreckTrimalchioSuomjinWafdiWanWarrgYaguas LiuisYofeurs
108 Stars (200 years ago) AmoryAstridCleionDiririDomitiaEnhebatFridikaHortensiusHuguesJandakKetilKiaroLaquilaLetheMaximus ZaphirMoslomas LiuisMyrielNarishuyaNeisaNikumbaNolbanos NobiliousNumaOdoPeljidRadninRodricSatiyakaSau JinSeu JinSiu JinSou JinSuu JinSyldisTarascio LucioUfredYowinnYuyudraya
Non-playable characters Aaron BarcaiBazarte LugamDamdinDilom LancesHagar BiarkiLatiere RochLugat LugamMachia ZaphirNeosQuinelia LiuisRenefarious XIIIRochelle KollekSyggni AlbreckToryggZoxiom
Locations
Coutan RepublicHoly Empire of IoniaYuga
Eastern provinces Eastern RoadEpat BridgeLake FortressLake ValleyLucille PlainMountain CavernMt. OroskOrosk VillageRalos WoodsSchradtTherbe VillageWyvern Nest
Northern provinces FairpeakGugleionHioni VillageHodos VillageMartylionMartylion WastesMelisma PrairieMt. Hioni (Glacial Cave) • Perie GroveSidas ForestTios FortressTourmarieUnderground RuinsWest Mt. Hioni
Southern provinces AchlitesApiro DesertApiro HillsBayan OasisBehemoth GraveGreat Wall of AchlitesPeft RuinsZephtelos Fortress
Inner Ionia Floating Fortress of TorgiaHoly City of Thaksis (Yggdrasilian Palace) • Mt. Plegate (House of Wisdom) • Nabarre East CoastPort Town NabarreRiolta PlainsGreat BridgeSouthern HighwaySkrilo MarshTower of Zoe
Lore
Races FeatherfolkHumanRefiantScalehorde
Terms 108 StarsBarrierBlue Flash StyleCentennial monstersCoutanese peopleEra TreeEra Tree saplingGrubsHoly Imperial calendarInfinityOrder of the Gilded LeafMagiciteMaliciteMemento DaggerMountain RootsProhibited documentsShipTeras PharmaTrue Era TreeVermilion AxeWyvernYuga people