Kirkis

Kirkis Shana Ques Laviankaana (キルキス・シャナ・クエス・ラビアンカーナ, Kirukisu Shana Kuesu Rabiankāna), also known simply as Kirkis, is a supporting character in Suikoden. Kirkis is an elf who attempted to prevent the destruction of the Village of the Elves.

Suikoden
"After all, what's the difference between us? Why can't we just get along?"

- Kirkis

Kirkis is an idealistic elf who journeyed to ask the Toran Liberation Army for help against Kwanda Rosman, who was plotting to destroy the Village of the Elves. Despite his best efforts, and the aid of the Liberation Army, the village was indeed destroyed, by Kwanda's Burning Mirror. Following the Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle, he would join the Liberation Army along with his sweetheart Sylvina.

In an innovative approach when compared to other elves of the time, Kirkis held very strong feelings about the prejudice that existed between different races and argued strongly for greater cooperation between them.

Following the Gate Rune War, Kirkis worked for the restoration of the Village of the Elves and made gradual progress in his goal of reducing prejudice in the elven population. He would marry Sylvania and eventually become Village Elder.