Talgeyl

Talgeyl (タルゲイユ, Tarugeiyu) is a supporting character in Suikoden V. Talgeyl is a prominent figure in Lordlake, serving as its anchor point as the people struggle to survive.

History
Talgeyl had served as a former noble with a deep commitment to aiding and supporting the people of Lordlake following the devastating events of the Lordlake Uprising. Talgeyl once held the position of steward for Lord Rovere in Lordlake. However, after the town suffered destruction due to the power of the Sun Rune and Lord Rovere was executed for treason, Talgeyl renounced his noble status.

Initially overwhelmed by grief and despair, Talgeyl contemplated taking his own life. However, he reconsidered this course of action, realizing that his actions might lead others in Lordlake to follow suit in their distress. Instead, he used his natural leadership abilities, even without noble standing, to become a de facto leader for the people of Lordlake in the years that followed the tragic incident.

By the year SY 449, Talgeyl harbored resentment toward Queen Arshtat and the Falenan government for treating Lordlake as an outcast, subjecting it to harsh punishment and isolation at the hands of both the Barows and Godwin factions.

Nevertheless, he held no direct animosity toward the Prince, recognizing that the young ruler had no involvement in the events that transpired. When the Sun Rune War erupted, Talgeyl refused to align with the Prince, who was then allied with the Barows, as he believed Lordlake lacked the strength to participate in the conflict while facing its own ongoing struggles.

However, Talgeyl's perspective changed when he learned the truth behind the Lordlake Uprising. Filled with anger, he found himself at a loss for how to respond. It was only later, when the Prince successfully restored water to Lordlake through his actions, that Talgeyl became emotional, realizing the Prince's sincerity and determination to effect positive change. Inspired by the Prince's deeds, Talgeyl decided to have Lordlake align with the Imperial City Recapture Army.

During the war, Talgeyl played an important role at the army's Ceras Lake Headquarters, offering valuable advice on various matters. He engaged in heartfelt conversations with Galleon, revealing their mutual concern that they might bear grudges against each other for not preventing Lord Rovere's death two years earlier. Additionally, Talgeyl shared frequent tea ceremonies with Raja and other senior members of the Recapture Army, although his strong-willed nature sometimes led to humorous disagreements with the Admiral over tea preparation.

Following the conclusion of the Sun Rune War, Talgeyl assumed the position of the first Chairperson of the New Parliament. Utilizing Lord Rovere's diplomatic approach, he skillfully facilitated the implementation of the new political regime across Falena. Talgeyl's contributions and dedication to the well-being of the people of Lordlake and Falena left a lasting mark on the nation's history.