Alen is the Chimou Star in Suikoden.
He also appears in Suikoden II, and even shares his first name with a character mentioned in that game.
Profile[]
Background[]
Alen was born from a poor family, had a dream of becoming one of the officers of Teo McDohl. Alen made his dream come true, becoming a member of McDohl's Armored Cavalry, along with his colleague Grenseal.
Appearance[]
Alen had black hair (rendered as dark-blue on his sprite) and wore white armor with a red cape. His weapon of choice is a sword.
Personality[]
Alen, much like Grenseal, would have given his life for Teo and would do anything to honor his wishes. This even applied when they didn't hesitate to join the Liberation Army, as per the request Teo made with his last words.
As Tir's ally, Alen remained cool-headed and serious, a contrast to his friend Grenseal, and remained loyal to Tir's cause even after the war, where he worked as a councilman for the new Toran Republic that emerged in the old Empire's place.
Story[]
Suikoden I[]
During the Toran Liberation War, following the duel between Teo and Tir, Teo received a lot of damage and died as a result. He and Grenseal carried out Teo's dying wish, and served Tir until the end of the war. After the war, he was appointed as Co-Commander of the Republican Guard.
Suikoden II[]
During the Dunan Unification War, Alen was present when an alliance was forged between the New State Army and the Toran Republic. He stood beside President Lepant with Grenseal as co-commanders of the Republican Guard.
Role in the Game[]
Alen is a decent character overall, thanks to his excellent affinity with magic, and his decent fighting skills.
Weapon Type: Sword
Weapon Range: S
Weapon Starting Level: 7
Weapon Growth | ||||||||||||||||
Name | Fire Sword | Flame Sword | True Flame Sword | |||||||||||||
Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Strength | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 59 | 70 | 80 | 102 | 115 | 134 | 150 |
Alen's Rage Rune is permanently attached.
Character Statistics | |||
HP | 875 | ||
*MP | |||
LVL 1 | 8 | ||
LVL 2 | 7 | ||
LVL 3 | 6 | ||
LVL 4 | 4 | ||
LVL | 99 | ATK | 191 |
EX | 999 | DEF | 133 |
STR | 341 | 346 | |
SKL | 133 | MDF | |
MAG | 171 | SPD | 146 |
EVA | LUC | 139 |
Default Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Helmet | - | |
Armor | Leather Armor | |
Shield | Steel Shield | |
Other 1 | - | |
Other 2 | - |
Recommended Equipment | ||
---|---|---|
Helmet | Horned Helmet | |
Armor | Master Garb | |
Shield | Earth Shield | |
Other 1 | Speed Ring | |
Other 2 | Crimson Cape |
Alen can participate in the Pretty Boy Attack with Flik and Grenseal.
- Type: Charge
- Power: 24
"I am Alen of the Flame!" *
"This is by no means the end!" *
Trivia[]
- Both Alen and Grenseal start a "trope" for the Suikoden series, which holds throughout the game's. The Star Spot these two have, will always be a "serious" and a "playful/sly" knight in the position. Each time, these two knight's are considered "prettyboys" and they always have similar looks and personality to them. Every time, these two characters are good friends.