Matilda flag
The Matilda Knightdom (マチルダ騎士団領, Machiruda Kishidan Ryou) is a location in Suikoden II.
Overview[]
The territory of the Matilda Knights experiences a colder climate, closer to subarctic conditions. Snowfall is common, contributing to the region's harsher environment.
Located in north of Muse Principality, this knightly order governs its territory. It was founded in SY 280 by Muse City, with support from the City-States of Jowston, to counter the growing military threat of the Highland Kingdom. In SY 294, it was granted autonomy. The order is based in Rockaxe Castle, located in Rockaxe Town, and is composed of the White Knights, directly under the Grand Commander, the Red Knights for expeditions, and the Blue Knights for defense. Despite having the second-strongest military force within the City-States, it is known for its reluctance to actively participate in alliance operations, contributing to internal discord. At the time of the Dunan Unification War, the Grand Commander was Gorudo, whose greed and narrow-mindedness led to the order defecting to the Highland Kingdom. As of Solar Year 475, Miklotov, the Blue Knights' commander during the war, has assumed leadership of the Matilda Knights.
Although part of the City-States Alliance, the knights were also tasked with maintaining order in regions near Grasslands due to their proximity. This includes villages such as Milit. Additionally, the Matilda Knights maintain ties with the Free Knights of Camaro in the Grasslands.
Flag of the Matilda Knightdom[]
The symbolic colors of the Matilda Knights—white, red, and blue—represent the three constituent orders. At the center of the flag is a design featuring a sword and wings, symbolizing the dual virtues of martial strength and scholarly wisdom that knights are expected to uphold. It is a bold and fitting design for a knightly order.
History[]
Prior to Independence[]
The lands of Matilda were part of Muse and so left the Dunan Kingdom in SY 210 to form the Muse City-State.
In the year SY 280, in order to counter the military strength of Highland, the Mathilda Knights were formed with the financial support of Muse. Knights in surrounding areas also joined this force and took up residence in what was then northern Muse Principality.
Their importance and skill in this role meant that by SY 294, the Matilda Knights gained independence from Muse rule so that they could create the Matilda Knightdom. The lands of northern Muse thus became the lands of Matilda.
Jowston Alliance[]
Matilda was one of the founding members of the City-States of Jowston in SY 314 although a minor quarrel was raised over the naming of the new country. Matilda felt that naming the nation after Muse general, Jowston, disregarded their own efforts in defending the land against Highland. This was soon sorted however with the reasoning behind the naming of the nation being changed to the hill where the agreement was signed (Jowston Hill) rather than the man himself.
The Matilda Knights, a faction favoring military strength, use their forces to hold influence comparable to or even greater than Muse City within the alliance.
During the Jowston-Highland War of SY 428, Matilda fell to the Highland Kingdom and was won back by SY 432, thanks to Genkaku.
Dunan Unification War[]
Although Matilda initially supported the Muse forces during the Dunan Unification War, they soon withdrew and the region maintained a neutral stance for much of the war. This would work against the region, however, when the continued rise of Highland power forced Matilda to become a vassal state until its liberation by the Allied Army.
Following the war, Matilda plays an important part in the defense of the new Dunan Republic and also engages in trade with Harmonia, mostly dealing in horses.
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References[]
Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book (pages 60-61)