May 25, 2001Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 2 (幻想水滸伝 短編集②, Gensōsuikoden Tanhenshū 2) is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2001. It is a selection of short stories that deals with characters and events from Suikoden and Suikoden II.
Content
The collection features six text-stories as well as one short manga feature, with a variety of writers and artists.
In terms of connection to Suikoden and Suikoden II, Where Tomorrow Takes Us depicts the split between Mathiu and Shu as well as the schism between Mathiu and Odessa. The Moment of Thunder also shows the first time Odessa and Flik meet.
Crisis of Lord Celestial Sword takes place during Viktor's hiatus from the Toran Liberation Army following the defeat of Neclord. Chronicle of the Young Ninja takes place between Suikoden and Suikoden II, during the rebuilding of Rokkaku Hamlet.
Dragon Awaiting the Wind and The Star Sword's Radiance showcase aspects of Humphrey Mintz and Valeria's backstory respectively, showing how Humphrey became a friend of Joshua Levenheit and how Valeria entered imperial service.
Main Characters
Content list
| Page # | Title | Author/Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| Short Stories | ||
| 13 | The Moment of Thunder 雷鳴の刻, Raimei no Koku |
Amō Saya/Shuri Yasayuki |
| Odessa Silverberg and Flik meet for the first time as the rebel leader returns to Gregminster for a clandestine meeting. Flik begins to find meaning in his journey while Odessa struggles to unite the rebel bands in the capital. | ||
| 67 | Dragon Awaiting the Wind 風待ちの竜, Kazemachi no Ryū |
Taki Mugare/Yashioka Shō |
| Imperial centurion Humphrey Mintz is tasked with investigation a dragon attack. Working alongside Joshua Levenheit, Humphrey learns about the respect and dignity these beasts are due. | ||
| 99 | Chronicle of the Young Ninja 少年忍者奮戦記, Shōnen Ninja Funsen-ki |
Hori Shinjiro/Okashila. |
| As Rokkaku Hamlet rebuilds, Sasuke worries about Kasumi's demeanor since the Gate Rune War. Seeking strength, he becomes determined to procure a rune by any means necessary, setting him on a course to battle McDohl himself. | ||
| 151 | The Star Sword's Radiance 消えない足跡, Hoshi Ken no Kagayaki |
Konno Takumi/Ishida Ran |
| Her mother killed in an attack by a wild boar, the young Valeria seeks revenge, bringing her under the wing of an old soldier and eventually into the ranks of Kwanda Rosman's army. | ||
| 207 | Crisis of Lord Celestial Sword 星辰剣さま危機一髪, Seishinken-sama Kikiippatsu |
Amō Saya/Yu Amagi |
| The Celestial Sword finds itself in the clutches of a young thief! Neclord may be defeated by his victims remain. Viktor aims to recover his "partner" and does what he can to help. | ||
| 235 | Where Tomorrow Takes Us 明日のゆくえ, Ashita no Yukue |
Tōya Minato/Sugiyama Mari |
| Apple blossoms as a young scholar under the tutelage of Mathiu Silverberg and Shu. However, the encroaching Gate Rune War may force everyone to reexamine their beliefs and their goals. | ||
| Manga | ||
| 286 | Genso Suikoden 4koma Theater 幻想水滸伝4コマ劇場, Gensōsuikoden 4koma Gekijō |
Iwama Junko |
| 290 | Afterword テーマあとがき, Tēma Atogaki |
Amō Saya, Taki Mugare, Hori Shinjiro, Konno Takumi, & Tōya Minato |
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