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Suzaku, also known as the Vermilion bird of the South, is a mythological being and symbol of the Chinese constellations, representing the element fire, the direction south and the summer season. Just like any other flying animals and beings Suzaku is an embodiment of freedom and spontaneity, but also joy, energy and good luck. Suzaku is described as a red pheasant-like bird with a five-coloured plumage perpetually covered in flames. However, it's not to be confused with the Chinese Phoenix, an entirely different being.

Around 4000 BC, Chinese astronomers divided the sky ecliptic into four sections, each of which contained seven constellations called "mansions" through which the moon would pass in a month. That way they could determine the time and season using the travelling positions of the moon and the sun. Suzaku specifically is also associated with the planet Mars and cinnabar, which is mined in China and used to make the colour vermilion, a symbol of wealth decorating many buildings such as the forbidden city.

Suzakus Friend counterpart bears striking resemblance to the peafowl friends, having similar tail feathers but additional golden ornaments and wearing a Japari Park uniform. In the nexon game, the four goddesses were responsible for the protection of the park, each one protecting their respective cardinal direction. The protagonist, looking for the owner of the most beautiful feather in the entire park together with the peafowls, finds Suzaku in the volcano area. The goddess lends her strength to defeat the ceruleans by joining the party after being defeated in her beast form twice.