Musicians (吟遊詩人, Ginyūshijin), sometimes referred to as bards, minstrels, or jongleurs, are folk who compose, conduct, or performs music. It is a common profession in the Suikoden series.
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Musicians perform music for a living. Those with outstanding talent were often employed by aristocrats and royal families. Generally, they were considered wandering entertainers.
One minstrel, Kasios, was a member of the Toran Liberation Army during the Gate Rune War, and sang various songs at Toran Castle to give comfort to his comrades and to boost their morale.
Alberto, meanwhile, led a music band, comprised of himself, Pico, and Annallee. They would be separated by the Dunan Unification War only to reunite as members of the New State Army.
Years later, the trio of Nei, Shabon, and Toppo would perform at Budehuc Castle after joining the Fire Bringer together during the War of the Champions.
References
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 79
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 39, 145, 298