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|roname = Zen
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|caption = Kawano Junko
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}}'''Zen''' (ゼン, ''Zen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. Zen is a gardener who worked at [[Qlon Temple]] before joining the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
}}
'''Zen''' (ゼン, ''Zen'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. Zen is a gardener who worked at [[Qlon Temple]] before joining the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
 
==History==
{{quote| Not much wind this year, so not many flowers are growing. | Zen}}
 
[[File:Zen waters the flowers.png|220px|thumb|left|Oh. Bathroom's to the left.]]
Zen was a skilled gardener known for his expertise in landscaping and his ability to cultivate vibrant and colorful flowers. He served as the gardener at [[Qlon Temple]], where his talent for nurturing flowers shone through in the beautiful displays he created.
 
When approached by the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Zen willingly agreed to join their cause. However, before joining, he requested specific seeds—[[Red Flower Seeds]], [[Blue Flower Seeds]], and [[Yellow Flower Seeds]]—to finish his work at the temple. These flowers were chosen as they didn't require constant maintenance, allowing their natural beauty to flourish over time.


==Biography==
After planting the requested seeds, Zen became a member of the Liberation Army. During his time at [[Toran Castle]], he worked on the flower garden where [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and other aristocrats spent their time but often mentioned that it was not an ideal season for flowers due to a lack of wind.
{{quote| Not a great year for flowers. Not enough wind. | Zen}}


Zen worked as the gardener at [[Qlon Temple]]<ref>"I'm the gardener here. My name is Zen." - Zen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He agreed to join the [[Toran Liberation Army]] when asked by [[Hero (Suikoden)]]<ref>"You're asking me to join? How unusual. It'll be a pleasure." - Zen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> but first requested some [[red flower seeds|red]], [[blue flower seeds|blue]] and [[yellow flower seeds]] so he could finish his business at the temple<ref>"But first I'll have to finish my business here. Would you go and buy me some red flower seeds, blue flower seeds and yellow flower seeds?" - Zen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After planting the seeds, Zen joined the Liberation Army<ref>"There we go. So now I'm a member of your party." - Zen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. At [[Toran Castle]], Zen was heard to remark that it was a poor time for flowers, due to a lack of wind<ref>"Not a great year for flowers. Not enough wind." - Zen ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
With a gentle and good-natured demeanor, Zen was a reserved individual who preferred working quietly in the background, tending to his flowers with utmost care and tenderness.


Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Zen remained at the castle, helping it blossom with flowers<ref>"The Ancient Castle of Toran is still full of flowers." - Zen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Even after the conclusion of the [[Gate Rune War]], Zen remained at Toran Castle, continuing to lend his expertise and passion to create flourishing gardens adorned with blossoming flowers. His presence and efforts contributed to the beauty and ambiance of the castle's surroundings.
 
==Game info==
{{GS01 CG
|portrait=[[File:Zen (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name= Zen
|recruit= When the castle is at Level 3 or higher, talk to Zen at the rear of [[Qlon Temple]] and bring him the [[Red Flower Seeds|Red]], [[Yellow Flower Seeds|Yellow]] and [[Blue Flower Seeds]]. They are found at the item shops in the [[Warriors' Village]], [[Teien]] and [[Rikon]] respectively.
|unit_name=[[The Fellows]]
|unit_type=Charge
|soldiers=300
|atk_com=6
|atk_sub=4
}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Zen.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Zen (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Zen (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|ゼン}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Zen}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|禅}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|禪}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Chán}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Zen}}
{{Other Names row|French|Zen}}
{{Other Names row|German|Zen}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Zen}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Zen}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 156
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 83
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 67


{{Top icons
{{Navbox S1 characters}} {{Short description|Seed-seeking Qlon Temple gardener}}
|Suikoden= yes
[[de: Zen]]
|Suikoden II= no
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= no
}}
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}

Latest revision as of 12:18, 2 January 2025

Zen
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 424
Age
34 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chikei Star²
Meta Information
Appearances

Zen (ゼン, Zen) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Zen is a gardener who worked at Qlon Temple before joining the Toran Liberation Army.

History

Not much wind this year, so not many flowers are growing.

—  Zen
Oh. Bathroom's to the left.

Zen was a skilled gardener known for his expertise in landscaping and his ability to cultivate vibrant and colorful flowers. He served as the gardener at Qlon Temple, where his talent for nurturing flowers shone through in the beautiful displays he created.

When approached by the leader of the Toran Liberation Army, Zen willingly agreed to join their cause. However, before joining, he requested specific seeds—Red Flower Seeds, Blue Flower Seeds, and Yellow Flower Seeds—to finish his work at the temple. These flowers were chosen as they didn't require constant maintenance, allowing their natural beauty to flourish over time.

After planting the requested seeds, Zen became a member of the Liberation Army. During his time at Toran Castle, he worked on the flower garden where Milich Oppenheimer and other aristocrats spent their time but often mentioned that it was not an ideal season for flowers due to a lack of wind.

With a gentle and good-natured demeanor, Zen was a reserved individual who preferred working quietly in the background, tending to his flowers with utmost care and tenderness.

Even after the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Zen remained at Toran Castle, continuing to lend his expertise and passion to create flourishing gardens adorned with blossoming flowers. His presence and efforts contributed to the beauty and ambiance of the castle's surroundings.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment
When the castle is at Level 3 or higher, talk to Zen at the rear of Qlon Temple and bring him the Red, Yellow and Blue Flower Seeds. They are found at the item shops in the Warriors' Village, Teien and Rikon respectively.

War

War Stats
Name Type Soldiers Lead ATK Sub ATK
The Fellows Charge 300 6 4


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ゼン
Japanese rōmaji Zen
Chinese simplified (HDR) 禅
Chinese traditional (HDR) 禪
Chinese pinyin Chán
English Zen
French Zen
German Zen
Italian Zen
Spanish Zen

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 156
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 83
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 67
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