Anabelle

Anabelle (アナベル, Anaberu) is a supporting character in Suikoden II and Genso Suikoden Card Stories. Anabelle is the popular mayor of Muse City at the beginning of the Dunan Unification War.

History
"I was born in Muse, raised in Muse. It’s natural that I want to protect her."

- Anabelle

Standing as tall as most men, Anabelle was distinguished by her reddish-brown curly hair, which flowed below her shoulders, and her characteristic attire, often consisting of a blue shirt, white trousers, and a vest, complemented by a blue bandana.

Anabelle assumed the mayoral position in Muse City following her father Darell's tenure as mayor. This elevated her to a prominent leadership role within the City-State of Jowston, where she demonstrated exceptional talent in fostering unity among its diverse factions despite the frequent political clashes.

Anabelle shared a longstanding friendship with Viktor, forged during his early days as a mercenary in Muse City. In SY 449, after the vampire Neclord wreaked havoc on North Window, Anabelle joined forces with Viktor to form the South Window City investigation team.

This mission marked her first time away from her father, and the gruesome nature of the task, coupled with her personal connection to Viktor, weighed heavily on her. Six months later, she enlisted Viktor's help for another mission—investigating a plot that exploited the North Window incident to stoke tensions between South Window and Two River City, threatening war.

During the investigation, Anabelle, armed with a slender sword, displayed limited combat experience, rendering her most vulnerable among her companions. Nevertheless, with the timely intervention of Hauser, she emerged from the ordeal unscathed. Subsequently, she bid Viktor farewell as he embarked on his quest to vanquish Neclord, dedicating herself to strengthening the Jowston Alliance.

Anabelle's achievements stemmed from her political acumen, impartiality, and personal charisma. Additionally, the support and assistance provided by individuals such as Hauser, Jess, and Fitcher significantly contributed to her success. Comparable to McDohl and Genkaku's son, Anabelle possessed exceptional leadership skills and adeptly recruited talented individuals, cementing her status as a remarkable leader.

Despite her accomplishments, Anabelle's ability to navigate the fragmented City-State had its limitations. Her commitment to safeguarding the peace of Jowston also left her with little time for personal relationships. Nevertheless, as a close friend of Viktor, they would often share moments over drinks, their camaraderie transcending any potential romantic entanglements due to perceived social disparities.

Regrettably, when the Highland Kingdom initiated an assault on Jowston, Anabelle struggled to unite the disunited powers. Tragically, before her efforts could yield further results, she fell victim to betrayal and was murdered in her room during the night, perpetrated by Jowy Atreides. Although one individual, Anabelle's untimely demise dealt a fatal blow to the already faltering City-State.

In her final moments, she would encourage the hero and Nanami to flee as the Highland invasion began, her instinct to the last being to protect the people she felt responsible towards.

In Genso Suikoden Card Stories
Anabelle plays much the same role in Genso Suikoden Card Stories as she does in Suikoden II. She's the mayor of Muse City and old friend of Viktor, attempting to rally the City-State of Jowston in the war against the Highland Kingdom. She is killed by Jowy Atreides when he sneaks into Muse, before opening the gates for the Highland advance. Her interactions with Viktor and the Hilltop Conference are not in the game.

Before her death, Anabelle is an event encounter in the Nearby Forest surrounding the Forest Village. If talked to, she will gift the player between 1000 and 9999 potch or, rarely, her card 004 Anabelle. This is the only way to obtain her card.