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
: Jowy dies, or Riou abandons his post, leaving the continent in a state of fragile, hollow peace. Suikoden 2
: 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 The story begins with (the player) and his
: The early conquest where Jowy’s betrayal begins to take shape. : Held by Jowy, representing the power to conquer
The game is famous for its multiple conclusions based on player choices:
: 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