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Don't change what you're doing, but know the REAL facts behind your actions...
When you reach the cursed village of Quonus, many hints tell you that the villagers have been turned into Kyon-Shi (zombies) and are being controlled by the Vandal.
In all the pages and FAQs I have visited, including Thorn Martin's, there seems to be a general belief that, in order to get the so-called-secret character Noon, you must avoid killing ANY Kyon-Shi in the Quonus Graveyard.
Well, I have tried and killed a few Kyon-Shi (I couldn't kill them all because Kahn "zapped" a few with the Elbesem Orb...) and, after I defeated the Vandal, Noon was there waiting. I talked to him and he joined the Force !
Then, I went to the village and less people were in the streets. The Fairy acted as Priest because the Priest had passed away, and both ShopKeepers were absent (dead). So I couldn't buy any weapon or item.
What happened ? Simple : the Kyon-Shi were villagers, as you were warned, but not plain passersby ! The Priest and the ShopKeepers had also been turned into Kyon-Shi, and so had Noon ! So, Kahn must have "zapped" the Noon/Kyon-Shi with the Orb, allowing him to return to life after the Vandal was defeated. The Priest/Kyon-Shi and ShopKeepers/Kyon-Shi were less fortunate, they were truly killed during the battle.
So, you should keep on avoiding killing Kyon-Shi, but not because it's a condition for Noon to join you; avoid killing them because you don't know who they are, and you might end up killing Noon or the Priest or the ShopKeepers. Some Kyon-Shi might be regular villagers, but don't take any chance, just don't kill any...
I have completed my Who's Who
of the Kyon-Shi !!!
Click HERE !!!