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Suikoden IV.
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Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo developed Suikoden IV for the PlayStation 2 console. The game arrived in Japan during August of 2004. North American and European audiences received the title in early 2005. This release made it an exclusive to that specific video game platform. It stands as the fourth installment within the larger Suikoden series. Konami later produced a spinoff titled Suikoden Tactics which serves as both a prequel and sequel to this entry.
The Rune Of Punishment Lore
A young boy named Glen holds the deadly artifact known as the Rune of Punishment. This object governs atonement and forgiveness while consuming the life of its current bearer with every use. When the previous holder dies, the power immediately jumps to someone nearby. Brandeau unleashes the rune's full power to destroy everyone on the ship. A mysterious force shields the Hero from the attack before Glen arrives to save his men. The Rune passes from Brandeau to Glen after Brandeau evaporates into dust. Snowe Vingerhut witnesses Glen's evaporation and blames the Hero for killing him. The Hero unwittingly becomes the next bearer after finding the Commander dying.