Suikoden 2 ⇒

The story begins with (the player) and his best friend Jowy , members of the Highland Kingdom’s "Unicorn Youth Brigade." Their own commander, Prince Luca Blight , slaughters the brigade in a "false flag" attack to frame the neighboring Jowston Alliance and justify a full-scale invasion. Forced to jump into a river to survive, Riou and Jowy are separated, eventually reuniting but forever marked by the war's trauma. The Runes of Fate

: Held by Jowy, representing the power to conquer.Legend dictates that the bearers of these runes are destined to lead opposing armies until only one remains. Diverging Paths

becomes the reluctant leader of the Dunan Unification Army , gathering the 108 Stars of Destiny to liberate the city-states from Highland’s cruelty. Suikoden 2

: If the player recruits all 108 Stars of Destiny and makes specific choices, Riou and Jowy can reconcile, renounce their runes, and travel the world together with Riou’s sister, Nanami. Suikoden II

: Held by Riou, representing the power to protect. The story begins with (the player) and his

The two friends eventually inherit the , which splits into two cursed halves:

: The early conquest where Jowy’s betrayal begins to take shape. Diverging Paths becomes the reluctant leader of the

: The inevitable clash between Riou and Jowy to decide the fate of the continent. Possible Endings