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Loquacious chief of the Warriors' Village
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{{Character
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}}'''Zorak''' (ゾラック, ''Zorakku'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. Zorak is the loquacious chief of [[Warriors' Village]].
}}
'''Zorak''' (ゾラック, ''Zorakku'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. Zorak is the loquacious chief of [[Warriors' Village]].
 
==History==
{{quote| What, did you want to hear more? In that case, I have another fine tale... | Zorak}}
 
Zorak held the esteemed position of being the leader of the renowned [[Warriors' Village]] and was also the father of [[Tengaar]]. At some point in the past he lost his eye, suffering a grievous wound in the process, suggesting he was once a brave veteran of many battle. He took great pride in his heritage and possessed a vast wealth of historical knowledge concerning both Warriors' Village and the wider [[Lorimar]] region.


==Biography==
As an older man, Zorak had a penchant for going off on long tangents. When [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] arrived at the village, Zorak welcomed them into his home to discuss the village's situation with [[Neclord]], which then diverted into a speech on the history and customs of Warriors' Village. The discussion continued until the sun had set.
===Suikoden===
{{quote| Do you want to hear more? I have another good story. | Zorak}}


Zorak is the father of [[Tengaar]] and the leader of [[Warriors' Village]]. Zorak has a high amount of proud of his heritage, often sharing the legends of Warriors' Village with others<ref>"This is the Warriors' Village. Once we were..." - Zorak ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, despite reactions against him doing so<ref>"Oh my god! Oh my god!" - Hix<br>"Uh oh. Here it begins." - Tengaar ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  When [[Tir McDohl]] arrived, Zorak took him into his home to explain the village's situation with [[Neclord]] as well as tell him of the customs of Warriors' Village, talking until the sun had set<ref>"This village was founded by Clift the Crusader following the Final Battle, and we are his descendants. This village has traditionally been defended by the Village Chief. But peace was not always guaranteed. There were a number of times when the village was endangered, and several Chiefs went to war with their clans. Five chiefs, in particular, became renowned. They were..." - Zorak ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
The following morning, Neclord appeared at the village, seeking Tengaar. Despite Zorak's vow to prevent Neclord from taking his daughter, he proved powerless to stop the villain. Determined to rescue Tengaar, Zorak, accompanied by [[Hix]], marched to [[Neclord's Castle]]. However, Neclord barred their entry, allowing only McDohl and his party inside.


In the morning, Neclord arrived at the village, seeking Tengaar. Zorak vowed that Neclord would not take Tengaar but was powerless to prevent him from doing so.
In a plea to the hero, Zorak sought assistance in rescuing Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status to aid in the mission. Secretly, Zorak knew of Hix and Tengaar's relationship and saw this opportunity as a way to help Hix realize his potential as a warrior. As the future husband of Tengaar, Hix's success would make him the rightful leader of Warriors' Village, and Zorak held high hopes for him.


After marching to [[Neclord's Castle]], Zorak demanded his daughter returned<ref>"Give me back my daughter, my Tengaar." - Zorak ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but Neclord refused, preventing all but Tir McDohl and his party from entering his castle. Zorak begged Tir to rescue Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status so Hix, too, could help rescue Tengaar.  
Following the triumphant defeat of Neclord, Zorak made a binding agreement with the [[Toran Liberation Army]], pledging that the Warriors' Village would serve the army. During the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|final battle]], Zorak valiantly led his men to Gregminster to provide aid to the Liberation Army.


After the defeat of Neclord, Zorak formed an agreement with the [[Toran Liberation Army]], vowing that the warriors of his village would serve the Toran Liberation Army and obey Tir's commands<ref>"We of the Warrior's Village hereby swear to serve the Liberation Army and obey your commands. Please let us know if you need our help." - Zorak ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Reflecting on the [[Gate Rune War]], Zorak expressed his admiration for the conflict and began to recount the tale of his ancestor, [[Clift]] the Crusader. However, the Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could finish his story.


During the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Zorak led his men to [[Gregminster]] in order to assist the Toran Liberation Army. Speaking on the war, Zorak claimed that it had been a wonderful one and began to speak of his ancestor, Clift the Crusader<ref>"It has been a wonderful war. It's been such a long time since we enjoyed such a big one. Our father, Clift the Crusader..." - Zorak ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but the Toran Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could complete his story.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Zorak.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Zorak (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Zorak (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|ゾラック}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Zorakku}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|索拉柯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|索拉柯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Suǒ lā kē}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Zorak}}
{{Other Names row|French|Zorak}}
{{Other Names row|German|Zorak}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Zorak}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Zorak}}
{{Other Names footer}}
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 160
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15]] (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 62
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 156
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 69


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Latest revision as of 12:15, 2 January 2025

Zorak
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
409
Age
49 (S1)
Biographical Information
From
Warriors' Village, Toran Republic
Family
Tengaar (daughter)
Meta Information
Appearances

Zorak (ゾラック, Zorakku) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Zorak is the loquacious chief of Warriors' Village.

History

What, did you want to hear more? In that case, I have another fine tale...

—  Zorak

Zorak held the esteemed position of being the leader of the renowned Warriors' Village and was also the father of Tengaar. At some point in the past he lost his eye, suffering a grievous wound in the process, suggesting he was once a brave veteran of many battle. He took great pride in his heritage and possessed a vast wealth of historical knowledge concerning both Warriors' Village and the wider Lorimar region.

As an older man, Zorak had a penchant for going off on long tangents. When the hero arrived at the village, Zorak welcomed them into his home to discuss the village's situation with Neclord, which then diverted into a speech on the history and customs of Warriors' Village. The discussion continued until the sun had set.

The following morning, Neclord appeared at the village, seeking Tengaar. Despite Zorak's vow to prevent Neclord from taking his daughter, he proved powerless to stop the villain. Determined to rescue Tengaar, Zorak, accompanied by Hix, marched to Neclord's Castle. However, Neclord barred their entry, allowing only McDohl and his party inside.

In a plea to the hero, Zorak sought assistance in rescuing Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status to aid in the mission. Secretly, Zorak knew of Hix and Tengaar's relationship and saw this opportunity as a way to help Hix realize his potential as a warrior. As the future husband of Tengaar, Hix's success would make him the rightful leader of Warriors' Village, and Zorak held high hopes for him.

Following the triumphant defeat of Neclord, Zorak made a binding agreement with the Toran Liberation Army, pledging that the Warriors' Village would serve the army. During the final battle, Zorak valiantly led his men to Gregminster to provide aid to the Liberation Army.

Reflecting on the Gate Rune War, Zorak expressed his admiration for the conflict and began to recount the tale of his ancestor, Clift the Crusader. However, the Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could finish his story.

Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ゾラック
Japanese rōmaji Zorakku
Chinese simplified (HDR) 索拉柯
Chinese traditional (HDR) 索拉柯
Chinese pinyin Suǒ lā kē
English Zorak
French Zorak
German Zorak
Italian Zorak
Spanish Zorak

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 160
  2. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15 (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 62
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 156
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 69


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