The Pinnacles (岩の根; Iwa no Ne) is the administrating organization for the Holy Aionian Empire.
Description[]
It is an organization that is one of the technical corps for the Aionian Regular Army, made up of government officials who mainly support the country. Prime Minister Lugato Lugam serves as the representative. Outwardly, it is a branch of civil officials, but behind the scenes special forces called The Beetle Grubs conduct intelligence operations.
Their office is adjacent to Shinra Palace.
Etymology[]
- The Japanese name for this group is 岩の根 (Iwa no Ne) which translates to roots of a rock/boulder. It is used when talking about one of the ingredients in Gleipnir, the binding that holds Fenrir in Norse mythology.
- 岩の根 is also commonly used when talking about pinnacles found when diving, or when talking about rocks that appear offshore. such as the Tonbura Rocks near Tokunoshima.
- The Japanese name for the Beetle Grubs is 地蟲 (Jimushi). There are two famous characters from anime and games with the same name: Jubei Jimushi from Basilik and Jimushi from the Shinobi game.
Sources[]
- Gensou Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki The Complete Guide (Japanese) (page 240)
- Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki Creation Documents (Gensosuikoden Design Works) (Japanese) (page 103)