Kranach Rugner
クラナッハ・ルーグナー Kuranahha Rūgunā

Biographical Information
Kranach Rugner (クラナッハ・ルーグナー Kuranahha Rūgunā) is a character mentioned in background supplements for Suikoden. He was the first Emperor of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
Information
Kranach Rugner was part of the military aristocracy in the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia who revolted against the country during its civil war. He occupied the Holy City of Rupanda, renaming it Gregminster.
With this action, Kranach established the Scarlet Moon Empire, its name stemming from his title as "Knight of the Scarlet Moon", previously bestowed on him by Harmonia.
Trivia
- Officially localized as "Kranach Rugner" as of this X post on February 19, 2025.
- Kranach may be a reference to Lucas Cranach (ルーカス・クラナッハ), German Renaissance artist.
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 13, 83
- Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.9 (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 79
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 21, 44