Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but it seemed to be the closest one that I could guess.
Has anyone thought of doing a compilation of all the old books from the various games, and making a section containing all of them? This would give a great amount of easily accessible information for all of us to use.
Old Book Compilation Section
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Re: Old Book Compilation Section
The guides contain only the books of S3 for now. If anyone likes to post them down here, I will certainly add those to the guides on the site.
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Re: Old Book Compilation Section
Well, since I'm playing around with the files of Suikoden and Suikoden II anyway.
Suikoden
Suikoden
The True Runes: Their Creation
In the beginning... there was Darkness.
Darkness lived for eons in a rift in time. Suffering in solitude for so long, Darkness finally dropped a Tear.
Two brothers were born of Tear. Sword and Shield. Sword said he could cut anything to pieces. Shield swore he could protect anything.
And so, the two went to battle. The battle lasted seven days and seven nights. Sword cut apart Shield, and Shield broke Sword into pieces. Fragments of Sword fell and became the sky. Fragments of Shield fell and became the earth. Sparks from the battle became the stars.
The jewels that adorned Sword and Shield became the True Runes, and the World went into motion.
Ancient Teachings
At certain times, the runes can give men immense powers. The power they provide is magic.
Each rune provides four magical powers. But the great ancient magician Crowley found a method of surpassing teachings. If two souls are united, two runes are united, and their ultimate power is unleashed, a power greater than the sum of the parts is generated.
The union of souls means that two runemasters apply their magic almost at the same time. The union of runes refers to harmony. In other words, Fire and Earth, Earth and Wind, Wind and Water, Water and Lightning, Lightning and Fire are harmonious.
Ultimate power means the release of the maximum runic magic. When three of these powers are combined, the greatest of magical powers is unleashed.
Strategy of War
War begins with the understanding of the enemy's methods.
A soldier is stronger than an arrow. An arrow is stronger than magic. Magic is stronger than a soldier.
As a result, knowing the enemy's methods are a natural advantage.
To know an enemy's hand, it is necessary to utilize Ninja Power.
An enemy's methods always follows a pattern. Knowing the pattern is ashortcut to victory.
When the enemy is without a magician, attack in full force.
Betrayal is most effective when you are few and the enemy is many.
When the enemy is reduced to a few, use arrows.
When your numbers are many, soldiers and arrows are effective.
When you are few in number, magic is effective.The only way to increase your number is to recruit.
The Knights of the Dragon's Den
Joshua Levenheit, Commander of the Knights of the Dragon's Den, keeps the Dragon Rune.
From a very early age, the children of the Dragon Knights are brought up in the Palace of the Dragon Knights. Once a year, they participate in the Bonding Ritual. Only those children who succeed in bonding with a dragon, become a Dragon Knight. If a child fails to bond before the age of six, he will never become a Dragon Knight.
The bond between a dragon and his knight is strong. A dragon lives far longer than a human, but should a Dragon Knight die, his dragon, out of sorrow, will take its own life.
On the other hand, if a dragon dies first, its master loses his rights and privileges, and must leave the Knights of the Dragon's Den.
Craftsmen's Profiles
Mace
Master blacksmith. Of stubborn temperament, but very kind to his apprentices.
Tesla
Scrivener of Antei. Competent.
Gen
Simpleminded shipbuilder of Teien.
Templeton
Mapmaker. Perfectionist who appears whenever changes occur.
Kimberly
Ostensibly a stampmaker. she is in fact...
Sergei
Unsuccessful inventor. Said to be in Kaku.
Antonio
Excellent cook living in Seika.
Lester
Cook whose specialty is stews. Presently working in Moravia Castle.
Hugo
Librarian of Qlon Temple
Kasios
Balladeer. Deeply in love with Milich, to whom she sings.
Jabba
Arrogant but exceptional appraiser. Feels he can appraise anything.
Kamandol
Popular alchemist of Teien.
Black List
The following list, compiled by the Imperial Guard, describes suspicious characters who may have evil intent against the Empire:
Clive
Appears to be on the trail of somebody with the intention of extracting revenge. Occasionally sighted at an inn in Rikon.
Kreutz
Follower of the former Emperor Geil Rugner. Long incognito, but recently discovered to be hiding out with the Knights of the Dragon's Den.
Anji
Pirate of Lake Toran. Long-standing friend of Tai Ho.
Rubi
Stray elf.
Fuma
Masterless ninja. Hides out with the Knights of the Dragon's Den.
Fu Su Lu
Warrior who wears a tiger mask. Always repays his debts and obligations.
Pesmerga
Seems to be looking for Yuber, the Black Knight in the service of Windy.
Antique Prices
Failure Urn 10
Octopus Urn 500
Flower Urn 2500
Wide Urn 4000
Persian Lamp 7500
Blue Dragon Urn 8000
Celadon Urn 10,000
Black Urn 20,000
Fine Bone China 60,000
Hex Doll 60
Japanese Dish 3000
Chinese Dish 6000
Peeing Boy 16,000
Bonsai 25,000
Knight Statue 30,000
Goddess Statue 100,000
Grafitti 100
Flower Painting 7000
Lover's Flower Garden 29,000
Landscape Painting 40,000
Nature Painting 200,000
Those are text dumps so aside from the spacing any errors are in the game.The Kalekka Tragedy
Border disputes between the Empire and the City-State have been going on for many years. The so-called Kalekka Incident took place against this tense, ugly background.
Taking advantage of civil strife within the Empire, the City-State overran the northern part of the Empire all the way to Kalekka, which they occupied.
After pacifying the Empire, Barbarosa's forces headed to confront the invaders. As the City-State's forces began to retreat, the Imperial Army entered Kalekka. What they found was a burnt-out city whose residents wiped out.
Leon, let his forces know of the appalling devastation of Kalekka. Despite their exhaustion after the long march north, the forces were infuriated by the news and, with renewed vigor, succeeded in forcing back the City-State Army.
Doctorum Non Urina Singulus.
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Re: Old Book Compilation Section
After mucking about in Suikoden II's files:
Antique List
Failure Urn 20 potch
Octopus Urn 100 potch
Vase 5,000 potch
Wide Urn 8,000 potch
Blue Dragon Urn 16,000 potch
Celadon Urn 20,000 potch
Black Urn 40,000 potch
Fine Bone China 120,000 potch
Hex Doll 120 potch
Japanese Dish 6,000 potch
Chinese Dish 12,000 potch
Persian Lamp 15,000 potch
Peeing Boy 34,000 potch
Coral 40,000 potch
Bonsai 50,000 potch
Knight Statuette 60,000 potch
Goddess Statuette 200,000 potch
Graffiti 200 potch
Flower Painting 14,000 potch
Lover's garden 58,000 potch
Landscape Paint 80,000 potch
"Nature's Beauty" 400,000 potch
Seeker of Sindar
I spent my life chasing the secrets of the Sindar, but here in these ruins, I've reached the end of my strength. And so I write some of what I have learned.
The Sindar area phantom race. They have been known throughout history and yet their true nature is a mystery.
They came from the northand travelled south, leaving mysterious ruins behind them.
Legends say the clan leader had a cursed rune inscribed on his forehead.
It granted eternal life but doomed the clan to a life of wandering.
They say a secret treasure lies at the heart of the ruins, but there are many traps, and most seekers find only death, like myself...
Rare Find List
"Rare Find List"
Ryube
Leather Coat
Brass Armor
Toto
Feathered Hat
Kyaro
Winged Boots
Muse
Sun Badge
Guard Robe
Circuret
Water Crystal
Fury Crystal
Coronet
Tunic
Karate Uniform
Kuskus
Sacrificial Jizo
South Window
Half Plate
Kite Shield
Water Crystal
Radat
Speed Ring
Sound Set #5
Magic Robe
Lakewest
Head Gear
Earth Crystal
Two River
Guard Ring
Silver Hat
Wizard Crystal
Kobold Village
Gold Emblem
Heavy Necklace
Greenhill
Draining Crystal
Forest Village
Scale Mail
Rockaxe
Silverlet
Brass Armor
Thunder God Garb
Highway Village
Rabbit Plans #2
Thunder Amulet
Banner Village
Rose Brooch
Rabbit Plans #3
Full Plate
Gregminster
Winged Boots
Mangosh
Mother Earth Crystal
Flowing Crystal
Tinto Town
Skill Ring
Wind Hat
Tunic
Taikyoku Wear
Crom
Magic Ring
Character List
"Suspicious Character List"
Clive
From the Howling Voice Guild Chasing a "woman". Be careful of his gun.
Oulan
Trying to rid Kuskus of a thief who preys on all-female parties.
Zamza
Seen in South Window. A master of magic and fists, he can also be seen in Toto.
Killey
Hunts for the secrets of the Sindar. Seems to be exploring in South Window.
Hoi
A thief who goes in and out of Radat.
Simone Verdricci
Staying in Radat while he studiesaway from home.
Pesmerga
Black Knight seen in Toran as well as in the Cave of the Winds.
Jeane
Runemaster from Toran. Opened a shop in Two River
Meg
Gadget
Apprentice to a mechanician. Seen travelling from Greenhill to Muse.
Genshu
Seen at the inn in Coronet village. Travels the world to improve his swordsmanship.
The 27 True Runes
"Birth of the 27 True Runes"
In the beginning there was Darkness. The Darkness lived alone for eons. Suffering in solitude for so long a time, the Darkness finally shed a Tear.
From this Tear, two brothers were born, Sword and Shield. Sword bragged that he could cut anything to pieces and to that Shield answered that nothing could ever harm him.
And so the two went to war. The battle raged for seven days and seven nights. Sword cut Shield, Shield smashed Sword.
Fragments of Sword rained down and formed the sky. Fragments of Shield rained down and formed the earth. Sparks from the battle became the stars.
The 27 jewels adorning Sword and Shield became the"27 True Runes", and the World came into being.
A Guide to Trading
"A Guide to Trading"
Always gather information before trading. Check the prices of goods at the trading posts in each area. When you find items with price differences, buy low and sell high. That's the basis of all trade.
Trading posts keep inventory. If you buy all of the trade items from a certainlocation, it will take some time for them to be restocked. So it wouldn't be a bad idea to find a route where you can visit 3 trading posts in a row.
For example, buy "salt" in South Window. Then sell the salt in Forest Village and buy "sugar". Sell the "sugar" in Kobold Village and buy "mayonnaise". Then head back to South Window.
Inexpensive items don't bring much profit. So leave your items in your warehouse so you can trade many items at one time.
There is a lot of false information going around, so try to find reliable people to take advice from.
Uh, it'd probably be a good idea to replace the adresses for the names used in Suikoden with McDohl and Toran...The Gate Rune War
"The Gate Rune War"
The war in which the Toran Republic defeated the Scarlet Moon Empire is known as the "Gate Rune War" or the "Liberation War".
The first leader of the victorious Liberation Army was a woman named Odessa Silverburg. She was originally imperial nobility, but her lover was killed by the Empire and so she joined the Resistance and formed the Liberation Army.
The original members were Flik, Humphrey and Sanchez, but according to another member, Viktor, the later victories were due to the intervention of 05 0A, son of the 6th imperial general.
During the war, Odessa was killed and 05 0A took over leadership of the Liberation Army. 05 0A followed the advice of General Mathiu and set up 05 0B Castle as the New Liberation Army base. After many battles, they succeeded in overthrowing Emperor Barbarossa. However after helping form a new nation, 05 0A journeyed off to somewhere without ever seeing the fruits of his long labor.
The Grasslands
"Tinto and the Grasslands"
The Grasslands are a grassy plain stretching from the western part of Tinto to the north. Many different peoples live there, and are trying to take control of it.
Tinto plans on more raids in the future, but they're hindered by the Grasslanders, particularly the Karaya and Chisya Clans as well as the Free Knights of Camaro.
Recently, border attacks by a group of thieves called "The Keepers of the Flame" have increased.
Hammer List
"Regional Hammers"
Iron Hammer
Crude hammer made of iron. Can raise weapons to level 9.
Found in the Forest Village.
Copper Hammer
Well-made copperhammer. Can raise weapons to level 12.
Rumored to have been seen in Gregminster.
Silver Hammer
Elegantly crafted silver hammer. Can raise weapons to level 15.
Rumored to be hidden in Greenhill.
Golden Hammer
The most powerful of the hammers. Can raise weapons to level 16.
Whereabouts unknown, but some say it is in Highland.
Vegetable List
"Vegetable List"
Cabbage
Available in
Lakewest
Drakemouth Village
Seed potato
Available in
Matilda Forest
Banner Village
Spinach seedling
Available in
Two River
Forest Village
Monsters around Greenhill area
Tomato
Available in
Banner Item store
Gregminster
Tigermouth Village
Livestock List
"Livestock List"
Chick
Available in
Lakewest
Tigermouth Village
Piglet
Available in
Radat
Greenhill
Rokkaku Hamlet
Lamb
Available in
Kobold Village
Forest Village
Sajah Village
Calf
Available in
Highway Village
Drakemouth
Again, didn't change any of the text, just fixed spaces and linebreaks.The Gourmet Tour
"The Gourmet Tour"
A list of the greatest food in each region! If you go there, try these!!
City of Muse
Start with ohitashi, a refreshing Japanese spinach salad.
Coronet
Try the gyoza (fried dumplings) here.
Kuskus
The fish fries in this harbor city are delicious. The quiche is good too.
Radat
The simmered fish is fantastic. Also the croquettes are addictive.
Lakewest
For a nice variety, enjoy the sunomono here or...
Two River...
the grilled fish or riceomelet here.
Kobold Village
You may have fun picnicking on Kobold meat pies, hamburgers or sandwiches in an open field.
Greenhill
Japanese stew, tempura and pizza are popular with the students here.
Highway Village
Try the obento (boxed lunch) or the teriyaki while haggling with merchants.
Rockaxe
The most popular dish here is "Ghengis Khan".
Gregminster
If you make it this far, end your journey pleasantly with some curry.
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Re: Old Book Compilation Section
I found a couple of errors in the Old Books guides. It's possible these errors were present in the games, but I thought I'd point them out anyway.
Suikoden I
Old Book Vol. 3: When you are few in number, magic is effective.The only way to increase your number is to recruit.
Suikoden II
Old Book Vol. 2: >Seeker of Sindar
Old Book Vol. 4: Staying in Radat while he studiesaway from home.
Suikoden I
Old Book Vol. 3: When you are few in number, magic is effective.The only way to increase your number is to recruit.
Suikoden II
Old Book Vol. 2: >Seeker of Sindar
Old Book Vol. 4: Staying in Radat while he studiesaway from home.
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Re: Old Book Compilation Section
Thanks for the corrections. Fixed it