Chris Lightfellow knows the horror of war - her father succumbed in the flames of battle when she was a little girl. Now, wanting to become a soldier like him, she enters a military school and becomes a knight after graduating.

BradyGames' Suikoden V Official Strategy Guide includes the following: A comprehensive walkthrough of the entire game. Detailed area maps pinpointing the location of every item to be discovered. In-depth listing of 108 Stars of Destiny. Expert boss strategies. Extensive enemy data. Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-Playing Game This product is available for sale in North America only.

Deep in the forest, Chris and Nash venture to the village of the Alma Kinan clan. Once there, Chris meets the spirit medium Yun, who is about to be sacrificed by the Alma Kinan in order to open a sacred seal. Will Chris be able to discover what lies ahead before her past is sealed for good?

1st monograph in English on the stunning series of woodblock prints 'One hundres & eight heroes of the Suikoden'. Many of the designs were and still are a source of inspriation in Japanese tatooing and supplementary information on this subject is also included in the book.

Get all the devastating strategies and powerful magic you need to vanquish the legions of the evil Imperial Army! Assemble unbeatable battle formations Win one-on-one and in army vs. army mode Recruit the best volunteers for the Liberation Army Keep the Soul Eater rune from the clutches of the evil Emperor's magician Construct an impenetrable castle fortress to house your army The saga of the Scarlet Moon Empire is written in blood. Don't let it be written in yours!About the Author Prima Creative Services is a team of gaming experts that has produced over 60 strategy guides for Prima Publishing, and collectively has two decades of experience in the gaming magazine field.

This study examines the history of the Japanese period film and proposes that a powerful relationship exists between the past and present in Japan's narrative tradition. The first section of the book analyzes the form and function of the Japanese period film, describing the unique iconography and characteristics of films set in the past. The author also examines how the period film has allowed Japanese filmmakers to circumvent government censorship by serving as a rhetorical device with which they can explore contemporary concerns through a criticism of the past. The final section of the book contains chapters that focus on the narrative in Japanese epic, religion, theater, and modern popular literature. A complete filmography and bibliography are included.

The classic Breath of Fire series stands out as Capcom's most acclaimed foray into the fantasy RPG genre. Now, gamers can revisit the many worlds and characters of this beloved franchise through it's wonderful characters and visuals. Breath of Fire: Official Complete Works collects the artwork of all five games in the the series, including character designs, rough sketches, game covers, pinups, character profiles, creator commentary, and more!

"As a young girl, Chris Lightfellow lost her father to the flames of war. Following in his footsteps, Chris entered military school and trained to become a knight. But when Chris' commanding officer is killed in battle, will Chris come into her own as a knight ... or follow her father's path to the grave?"--Cover, P. [4].