108 Stars

Recurring metaphysical power
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The 108 Stars (108星, 108 Hoshi), sometimes referred to as Starbearers (星を宿す者, Hoshi o Yadosu Mono) in Suikoden Tierkreis, are an integral recurring element in the Suikoden series.

The exact nature of the 108 Stars is unknown, but they have been known to gather and make themselves known during times of great turmoil and upheaval. They are often listed on the Stone Tablet of Promise.

Overview

Zenoa would claim that the Stars were something akin to spirits or deities (though more abstract than any personified spirit), entities who could "overlap", in a sense, with compatible individuals, lending them their power, including the Mark of the Stars. As such, people are often stated to "hold", "host" or "be" a Star, or Starbearer.

It would also be said that the Stars represented the many differing potentials of mankind. It has been remarked that the Stars are the lights which shine upon the paths of the world.

The Stars exist in all universes of the Infinity and possess various powers and abilities. It has been speculated that changing direction in life suddenly, or merely being connected to the paths the Stars shine upon, would make a person eligible to become a Star. However, as Stars do not communicate in any comprehensible manner, this is purely speculation.

Fukien would show some understanding of the 108 Stars, being aware of his own status as the Chijyu Star. He was also able to correctly identify McDohl, Cleo and Viktor's Stars. He would refer to them being collectively born "under" certain Stars, implying a certain astrological component to his interpretation.

Leknaat, meanwhile, would describe the assembled 108 Stars of the Toran Liberation Army as stars that freely traveled across the skies. Previously, during the Sun Rune War, Leknaat had described the stars as "guides", noting that destiny did not shape people's lives.

She would also invoke the blessing of the 108 Stars on Luc, following his death in the War of the Champions.

Interactions with True Runes

At the climax of the Gate Rune War, Leknaat would use her Gate Rune and the power of the 108 Stars to revive Gremio, who had died at Soniere Prison.

She would also state that uniting the Stars was what changed the Sun Rune from a destructive to a nurturing force at the climax of the Sun Rune War. A century earlier, she had claimed the same thing as regards the Rune of Punishment and its shift to "atonement".

Later, during the Dunan Unification War, she would claim that the hero's spirit not to fight Jowy Atreides, combined with the 108 Stars, was what called forth the true power of the Rune of Beginning.

Interactions with Chronicles

As Chronicles were said to record potential paths and the 108 Stars supposedly existed to observe those paths, Zenoa would imply that the two were deeply linked.

Starbearers interacting with Chronicles therefore is what grants a Starbearer the power of the Mark of the Stars.

Gatherings

The 108 Stars have gathered several times. Every recorded gathering has been during a time of great turmoil, with potential greater ramifications beyond the scope of the temporal conflict. This usually involves the 27 True Runes, as powerful runes tied to the very nature of the world.

Elsewhere in the Infinity, the 108 Stars gathered many times in countless wars against the One King, a being determined to compress existence to a single world with a single destiny. The One King would eventually be defeated, after the loss of countless worlds and Starbearers in the process.

Another world of the Infinity saw at least two gatherings of the 108 Stars. The first saw the Stars gathered to fight against an oppressive empire, only for that empire to unleash an unstoppable weapon, the Teras Pharma, which would wipe out the 108 Stars before going on to destroy the civilization that created it.

Over 300 years later, the Stars would gather again, this time across the three centuries since their previous appearance, in order to free the destinies of those under the yoke of the Holy Empire of Ionia, which while originally founded to protect survivors from the Teras Pharma, now existed to perpetuate its existence in the name of maintaining order and security.

List of 108 Stars Per Game

Star Suikoden Suikoden II Suikoden III Suikoden IV Suikoden V Suikoden
Tierkreis
Genso Suikoden
Tsumugareshi Hyakunen
no Toki
Tenkai Hero Hero Thomas Hero Hero Hero Hero
Tengou Lepant Boris¹
Ridley
Sasarai Lino Raja Diulf Jagwan
Tenki Mathiu Shu Caesar Elenor Lucretia Liu Regius
Tenkan Luc Luc Luc Ted Zerase Zenoa Zephon
Tenyu Humphrey Humphrey Dupa Tal Craig Ordovic Gonbosren
Tenyu Kasim Hauser Yuber Izak Galleon Megion Zaveed
Tenmou Kwanda Kiba Shiba Axel Boz Vaslof Boldon
Teni Pesmerga Pesmerga Lucia Selma Nakula Enumclaw Moudi
Tenei Gremio Sierra Yuiri Aldo Lyon Marica Myra
Tenki Warren Teresa Salome Reinbach Talgeyl Neira Laskaris
Tenfu Kun To Nina Jimba Chiepoo Eresh²
Euram
Resno Luseri
Tenman Cleo Abizboah³
Feather
Sigfried
Juan Paula Dinn Diadora Judiela
Tenko Viktor Viktor Sgt. Joe Kika Kyle Luvais Ducas
Tensyo Valeria Tomo
Valeria
Hugo Keneth Zegai Belemuel Tserendrum
Tenritsu Griffith Fitcher Bazba Ramada Isato Geschutz Scharff
Tensyo Clive Clive Yun Travis Haswar Zayin Forne
Tenan Flik Flik Edge Snowe Belcoot Luo-Tao Ouya
Tenyu Camille Tsai Yumi Rachel Norma Chein Ermione
Tenku Kreutz Jess Fubar Helga Ax Nahzu Cadmus
Tensoku Stallion Stallion Nash Cedric Cathari Tsaubern Guilleriga
Teni Kage Georg Aila Keen Georg Dogha Numistro
Tensatsu Fu Su Lu Hanna Hallec Gau Ernst Bosche Utze
Tenbi Kirkis Killey Chris Gretchen Killey Sphiel Nido
Tenkyu Milich Anita Estella Konrad Shula Selen Jansen
Tentai Pahn Abizboah
Feather
Sigfried
Cecile Jewel Shoon Jale Gino
Tenjyu Sonya Nanami Geddoe Katarina Bernadette Rajim Ilia
Tenken Anji Rina Melville Lo Seng Volga Dromon Sunil
Tenhei Tai Ho Tai Ho Ace Shiramine Lance Chrodechild Guwaini
Tenzai Kanak Eilie Alanis Lo Fong Wasil Felecca Ephil
Tenson Yam Koo Yam Koo Queen Ugetsu Flail Fredegund Bhutruga
Tenpai Leonardo Bolgan Elliot Lo Hak Orok Xebec Ristil
Tenrou Hix Hix Franz Rakgi Yoran Shams Noderry
Tensui Tengaar Tengaar Iku Rikie Nick Manaril Meamei
Tenbou Varkas Freed Y Scott Jango Wilhelm Nova Bjorn
Tenkoku Sydonia Yoshino Ernie Brec Mueller Sophia Lulusa
Tenkou Eileen Chaco Dios Flare Toma Tigre Najin
Chikai Leon Klaus Albert Tanya Cius Gilliam Maximus
Chisatsu Georges Gilbert Mua Jeremy Raven Misrach Rodric
Chiyu Ivanov Tetsu Dominic Gareth Shinro Rekareka Olmar
Chiketsu Jeane Jeane Jeane Jeane Jeane Mubal Astrid
Chiyu Eikei Wakaba Shabon Lilon Norden Indrik Radnin
Chii Maximillian Maximillian Fred Gary Isabel Yomi Mazarika
Chiei Sancho Genshu Rico Ema Mathias Chihaya Nima
Chiki Grenseal Camus Percival Sigurd Rahal Meruvis Thorwad
Chimou Alen Miklotov Borus Hervey Roog Asad Rolf Laug
Chibun Tesla Jude Twaikin Micky Gunde Gorno Dagzuma
Chisei Jabba Lebrante Nadir Nabokov Bastan Hafin Neisa
Chikatsu Lorelai Lorelai Duke Frederica Lorelai Keflen Warrg
Chitou Blackman Tony Barts Mao Goesch Yadima Jandak
Chikyou Joshua Gijimu Bright Bartholomew Fuwalafuwalu Hina Badamhatan
Chian Morgan Rikimaru Toppo Helmut Richard Mourgent Heidrake
Chijiku Mose Gantetsu Beecham Pablo Wabon Khemia Suomjin
Chikai Esmeralda Simone Gau Bang Luserina Moana Gose
Chisa Melodye Connell Reed Liloon Rania Amaralicht Sorab
Chiyu Chapman Hans Samus Lilen Mohsen Quillard Seu Jin
Chirei Liukan Huan Mio Yu Silva Eunice Kiaro
Chijyu Fukien Tuta Tuta Carrie Murad Zahra Odo
Chibi Futch Futch Futch Dario Gavaya Taj Mui
Chikyu Kasumi Kasumi
Tomo
Lilly Millay Hazuki Yula Syldis
Chibaku Maas Badeaux Jefferson Reinhold Moroon Nomno Sou Jin
Chizen Crowley Mazus Sarah Warlock Levi Nuzhat Yuyudraya
Chikou Fuma Mondo Watari Akaghi Shigure Servillah Satiyaka
Chikyou Moose Sasuke Ayame Mizuki Sagiri Lycia Fridika
Chihi Meese Leona Sebastian Ornan Marina Kow-Low Nikumba
Chisou Sergei Adlai Shizu Manu Babbage Balsam Sau Jin
Chikou Kimberly Raura Hortez VII Rene Haleth Guntram Ingolf
Chimei Sheena Sheena Elaine Ameria Nifsara Roberto Hugues
Chisin Kessler Kinnison Jacques Nico Yahr Eusmil Moslomas
Chitai Marco Shiro Joker Wendel Nelis Nictis Numa
Chiman Gen Amada Wan Fu Tov Muroon Nimni Ufred
Chisui Hugo Emilia Eike Phil Alhazred Sotah Nolbanos
Chisyu Hellion Zamza Leo Eugene Bergen Kashgar Berenique
Chiin Mina Karen Roland Mitsuba Miakis Maybelle Diriri
Chii Milia Lo Wen Sharon Lilan Sharmista Rufa Siu Jin
Chiri Kamandol Tenkou Nicolas Nataly Zunda Lubberkin Enhebat
Chisyun Juppo Gadget Gadget Z Nao Sorensen Yod Trimalchio
Chiraku Kasios Annallee Nei Etienne Cornelio Ramin Cleion
Chitatsu Viki Viki Viki Viki Viki Hotupa Kauriya
Chisoku Rubi Koyu Viki Kate Zweig Wahie Chikura
Chichin Vincent Vincent Augustine Charlemagne Josephine Nofret Yofeurs
Chikei Meg Meg Belle Rita Lu Minen Rujin
Chima Taggart Mukumuku Koroku Oleg Maroon Namna Kookaburra
Chiyou Giovanni Marlowe Arthur Perrault Taylor Sisuca Nelvan
Chiyu Quincy Richmond Kidd Deborah Oboro Nakil Kersius
Chifuku Apple Apple Apple Agnes Lelei Len-Lien Lethe
Chihi Kai L.C. Chan Kenji Trishtan Genoh Ouragan Yaguas
Chiku Lotte Millie Mel Noah Meroon Nemne Chamjin
Chiko Mace Tessai Peggi Adrienne Dongo Gadburg Suu Jin
Chizen Onil Taki Martha Setsu Fuyo Anya Laquila
Chitan Kuromimi Gengen Wilder Nalkul Logg Morrin Wan
Chikaku Gon Gabocha Rhett Champo Lun Yovel Irin
Chisyu Antonio Yuzu Louis Funghi Shun Min Autar Tarascio
Chizou Lester Hai Yo Mamie Pecola Retso Wustum Hortensius
Chihei Kirke Kahn Ruby Maxine Egbert Buchse Beaga
Chison Rock Barbara Muto Basil Chuck Muro Gerel
Chido Ledon Sid Landis Igor Byakuren Hao-Shi Mephitis
Chisatsu Sylvina Shin Kathy Lilin Kisara Lathilda Domitia
Chiaku Bell Oulan Emily Karl Nikea Diiwica Beltha
Chisyu Gaspar Shilo Billy Gunter Linfa Semias Wafdi
Chisu Window Alex Mike Desmond Faylon Logan Amory
Chiin Marie Hilda Luce Louise Faylen Erin Myriel
Chikei Zen Bob Sanae Kevin Subala Darrow Peljid
Chisou Sarah Ayda Anne Pam Urda Savina Pollock
Chiretsu Sansuke Pico Goro Taisuke Miroon Numnu Mezwar
Chiken Qlon Alberto Piccolo Nalleo Chisato Icas Narishuya
Chimou Templeton Templeton Rody Haruto Takamu Tongatihi Yowinn
Chizoku Krin Hoi Guillaume Oskar Roy Mun-Tsang Mudogara
Chikou Chandler Gordon Gordon Chadli Sairoh Tuhululu Ketil

  1. Suikoden II's Tengou Star Ridley can be replaced by Boris should the player progress to the end in the "running from Tinto" optional side-event but does not achieve a game over.
  2. Suikoden V's Tenfu Star is determined by which character the player recruits first. Recruiting one automatically locks out the other.
  3. Suikoden II's Tenman Star is determined by which two of the three potential animal characters the player recruits.
  4. Suikoden II's Tensyo Star is determined by whether the player chooses Valeria or Kasumi to join their force. Tomo will always take the slot of the character not chosen.
  5. Suikoden II's Tentai Star is determined by which two of the three potential animal characters the player recruits.
  6. Suikoden II's Chikyu Star is determined by whether the player chooses Valeria or Kasumi to join their force. Tomo will always take the slot of the character not chosen.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 772
  2. Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki The Perfect Guide (ISBN 978-4-04-886456-5), page 20
  3. Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki The Complete Guide (ISBN 978-4-04-886462-6), page 240
The Suikoden series
Games
Main series SuikodenSuikoden IISuikoden IIISuikoden IVSuikoden V
Side stories Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2Suikoden Tactics
The Infinity Genso Suikoden Tierkreis Hoshikuzu no ShiroSuikoden TierkreisGenso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki
Spin-offs and compilations Genso Suikoden Card StoriesGenso Suikoden I&IIPachislot Genso SuikodenSuikoden I&II HD Remaster
Setting
Suikoden series timeline
Locations City-State of JowstonGrasslandHighland KingdomHoly Kingdom of HarmoniaIsland Nations FederationKooluk EmpireQueendom of FalenaScarlet Moon EmpireZexen Federation
Races Cave dwarfDragonDuckDwarfElfGriffinHumanKoboldNay-KoboldLizardMermaidVampireWinged Horde
Lore
Events Dunan Unification WarGate Rune WarIsland Liberation WarSun Rune WarWar of the Champions
True Runes Beast RuneCircle RuneDragon RuneEight Section RuneGate RuneMoon RuneNight RuneRune of Life and DeathRune of BeginningRune of ChangeRune of PunishmentSovereign RuneSun RuneTrue Earth RuneTrue Fire RuneTrue Lightning RuneTrue Water RuneTrue Wind Rune
Terms 27 True Runes108 StarsAlchemyBlinking MirrorChinchirorinCreation MythElevatorHowling Voice GuildInfinityPotchRuneSindarSolar calendarTeleportWorld of Wings and Scales