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'''Kiba Windamier''' (キバ ・ウィンダミア, ''Kiba Windamia'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Kiba serves as the general of the 3rd [[Highland Army]], aided by his son and adjutant, [[Klaus Windamier|Klaus]].
'''Kiba Windamier''' (キバ ・ウィンダミア, ''Kiba Windamia'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Kiba serves as the distinguished general of the 3rd [[Highland Army]], aided by his son and adjutant, [[Klaus Windamier|Klaus]].
 
Though deeply devoted to [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]], he faces difficult choices as the tides of war shift, ultimately shaping his legacy as both a warrior and a leader.
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Kiba (CS card art CS2-137).png|left|220px]]
In [[Suikoden II]], Kiba Windamier is a middle-aged man with brown eyes. He is naturally bald with a well-groomed blond mustache and beard and large eyebrows.
 
His attire consisted of a full suit of silver plate armor with black underclothes, designed with segmented plates for mobility, as well as a red cape, fastened at the shoulders. In [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork, he is also depicted wearing chain mail underneath his plate armor.
 
Additionally, he wore a red scarf around his neck, a brown belt with a golden buckle, and a [[Highland Kingdom]] crest on the left side of his chest plate, signifying his patriotism. He also donned black gloves, black trousers under his armor, and sturdy black boots, completing his appearance.
 
===Personality===
{{Quote| Well, I thought you'd be holed up in your castle trembling like a leaf, but it seems you were brave enough to show your face after all. Good man. | Kiba Windamier}}
Kiba Windamier was a highly respected military commander known for his unwavering loyalty, strong leadership, and deep sense of honor. He was well respected by his men for leading from the front lines, generously rewarding his soldiers, and ensuring that the families of fallen soldiers were taken care of.
 
Although a proud warrior, he deeply resented the loss of life that war brought, openly admitting to crying upon hearing of his father's death in battle. Despite his great victory at [[Rhetto Fortress]], he held no fond memories of it due to the heavy casualties suffered by his troops.
 
[[File:Kiba occupies Radat.png|thumb|left|220px|I think you're worried about the wrong Blight]]
Kiba was devoted to King [[Agares Blight]], serving with distinction despite receiving little in return for his efforts. He respected Prince [[Luca Blight]] as a general but was wary of his excessive brutality.
 
While a capable battlefield commander, Kiba struggled with administrative duties and often relied on subordinates like [[Dolenz]] and his son, [[Klaus Windamier|Klaus]], to manage them.
 
As a father, Kiba was understanding and had placed no expectations on Klaus to follow in his footsteps, knowing that Klaus had to be his own person. His one major vice was drinking, so much so that Klaus was worried for his father's liver.


==History==
==History==
{{Quote| To lead, you must first die in your mind. Let go of life, and embrace it!!! | Kiba Windamier}}
{{Quote| The leader of a defeated army is without life, so I dedicate this life I already lost to your service. | Kiba Windamier}}
 
Kiba Windamier hailed from a prominent military family in the [[Highland Kingdom]], aspiring to follow in his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, his father died in battle before they could ever serve together.


Kiba Windamier is a general from the [[Highland Kingdom]]. Kiba came to fame in his first battle after defending [[Fort Retto]] with only 100 men and successfully repelling 3,000 [[City-State of Jowston]] soldiers. He also earned acclaim for putting down revolts in Highland, as well as fighting in alliance with the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]] due to the countries historically close ties.
He first gained fame in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 434, at the end of the Jowston-Highland War, by defending [[Rhetto Fortress]] with only 100 soldiers against an invading force of 3,000 from the [[City-States of Jowston]], successfully protecting King [[Robert Blight]]. This victory secured his rise within the [[Highland Army]]. He further solidified his reputation by quelling internal revolts and leading joint campaigns with the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]].


By the time of the [[Dunan Unification War]], Kiba was general of the 3rd [[Highland Army]]. Despite his fame and high rank in the army, Kiba was apparently not well compensated for his work, though he was extremely loyal to King [[Agares Blight]].
At some point he would marry [[Eliza Windamier|Eliza]] and in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 442 his son, [[Klaus Windamier|Klaus]], was born. By the time of the [[Dunan Unification War]], he had attained the rank of general in the 3rd Highland Army.


[[File:Kiba placates Makai in Two River.png|thumb|left|220px|This is the military feint called "Lying Through Your Teeth".]]During the Dunan Unification War, Kiba and his son [[Klaus Windamier|Klaus]] attacked several Jowston territories. Their initial attempt to take [[Two River City]], by dividing the city against itself before reneging on a peace treaty was only thwarted at the last moment by the swift intervention of the [[New State Army]], forcing an orderly withdrawal.
[[File:Kiba placates Makai in Two River.png|thumb|left|220px|This is the military feint called "Lying Through Your Teeth".]]
Supporting the war against Jowston based on historical hostilities and the supposed "surprise attack" on the [[Unicorn Brigade]], he and Klaus executed several military campaigns, including an attempt to take [[Two River City]], which ultimately failed due to intervention by the [[New Alliance Army]].


Later in the war, General Kiba easily occupied [[Radat Town]], using it as a base to strike at the [[New State Army Headquarters]]. However, this time the idea of an inner split was used against the advancing force. Thinking General [[Ridley Wizen]] had abandoned the New State forces previously, Kiba ordered an offensive strike at the heart of the New State Army, only to be surrounded by Ridley's forces in an ambush.
Later in the war, Kiba occupied [[Radat Town]] as a strategic base but was ambushed due to a clever strategy by General [[Ridley Wizen]]. His situation worsened when the 4th Highland Army, led by [[Rowd]], refused to provide reinforcements, leading to his capture by the New Alliance Army.  


[[File:Kiba goads Luca Blight.png|thumb|right|220px|Do you think he's still sore about the whole patricide thing?]]Furthermore, Kiba was abandoned by [[Rowd]]'s 4th Highland Army who refused to provide support, leaving Kiba's forces completely surrounded and isolated. After being captured by the New State Army, Kiba received word that Agares had been killed and [[Luca Blight]] was now King of Highland.
At first Kiba demanded a warrior's execution, but upon learning that King Agares Blight had been killed by his own son, Luca, Kiba's unwavering loyalty to Agares prevented him from accepting Luca as king. Persuaded by [[Shu]], he chose to defect to the New Alliance Army, realizing that Luca’s rule threatened both Highland and Jowston alike.


Just moments ago, Kiba had insisted he and Klaus be given a warrior's death, without any consideration given to the idea of defection. However, this news implied Agares' death at Luca's hands. Thus, Kiba was persuaded by [[Shu]] to put aside his warrior's pride and defect to the New State Army due to Luca's unbridled brutality being a threat not only to Jowston, but Highland as well.
[[File:Kiba goads Luca Blight.png|thumb|left|220px|Do you think he's still sore about the whole patricide thing?]]
Despite the stigma of betrayal, Kiba fought valiantly for his new allies, motivated by his belief in the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the New Alliance Army. Still, his defeat, defection, and inability to avenge King Agares personally did weigh heavily on him.  


[[File:Kiba accepts his final mission.png|thumb|left|220px|Taken out any life insurance policies lately?]]
In the assault on the [[Matilda Knightdom]], he embraced a strategic sacrifice proposed by Shu, leading a token force of the soldiers who had defected with him to attack and hold the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]]. Fully aware of the slim chances of survival, he shared a final moment of pride with his son before setting out.
Kiba fought bravely in several battles for the New State Army, fighting for his beliefs and those of his new allies. Despite this, he felt a certain pain in his defection, feeling he had lost his pride as a warrior since his defeat. This feeling also drove him to find meaning in his life and his own choices.


During the New State Army's attack on the [[Matilda Knightdom]], Shu asked Kiba to make the ultimate sacrifice: to divide the Highland Army's troops by attacking and holding the [[Mercenary Fortress]] in eastern [[Muse Principality]] with a mere token force, knowing that it was unlikely he would survive.
Executing the plan flawlessly, Kiba successfully divided the Highland Army and engaged the forces of [[Leon Silverberg]]. As the battle turned against him, he ordered his men to surrender and return to Highland, but they refused, choosing to stand with him until the end.


Kiba agreed to the strategy and did so without regret, willing to offer his life to the ideals of his allies. Playing his role spectacularly, he drew out the forces of [[Leon Silverberg]], dividing the Highland Army. He was mortally wounded in the attack and died as a warrior.
Mortally wounded in battle, Kiba died as a true warrior, having fully embraced the ideals of his new allies and making the ultimate sacrifice for their cause.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==Genso Suikoden Card Stories==
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|012|[[Kiba (CS card 012)|Kiba]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-137|[[Kiba (CS card CS2-137)|Kiba]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-275|[[Kiba & Klaus (CS card CS2-275)|Kiba & Klaus]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-387/R012|[[Kiba (CS card CS2-387)|Kiba]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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{{CS list|165|[[Two River Strategy (CS card 165)|Two River Strategy]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
|construction= 0
{{CS list|CS2-606/R165|[[Two River Strategy (CS card CS2-606)|Two River Strategy]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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|soldiers= 200
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}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Kiba Windamier (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Kiba (CS card art CS2-137).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Kiba Windamier.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Kiba (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Kiba (Card Stories CS2-137).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Kiba (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Kiba (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In [[Suikoden II]] itself, Kiba's age is given as 37 by [[Richmond]]. This is an error, Kiba is 47 years old during the events of Suikoden II.
* In [[Suikoden II]] ''(1998)'' itself, Kiba's age is given as 37 by [[Richmond]]. This is an error, Kiba is 47 years old during the events of Suikoden II.
* Kiba likes to drink; so much so that his son worries that he'll destroy his liver.


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 114-5
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 114-5
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 3]] (ISBN 4-8402-2015-8), pages 93-149
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 73
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5]] (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 52-5
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 142
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 142


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Revision as of 12:28, 22 March 2025

Kiba Windamier
キバ ・ウィンダミア Kiba Windamia
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 414
Age
47 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenmou Star
From
Highland Kingdom
Family
Greg (brother-in-law)
Eliza (wife)
Klaus (son)
Meta Information
Appearances

Kiba Windamier (キバ ・ウィンダミア, Kiba Windamia) is a character in Suikoden II. Kiba serves as the distinguished general of the 3rd Highland Army, aided by his son and adjutant, Klaus.

Though deeply devoted to Highland, he faces difficult choices as the tides of war shift, ultimately shaping his legacy as both a warrior and a leader.

Profile

Appearance

In Suikoden II, Kiba Windamier is a middle-aged man with brown eyes. He is naturally bald with a well-groomed blond mustache and beard and large eyebrows.

His attire consisted of a full suit of silver plate armor with black underclothes, designed with segmented plates for mobility, as well as a red cape, fastened at the shoulders. In Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork, he is also depicted wearing chain mail underneath his plate armor.

Additionally, he wore a red scarf around his neck, a brown belt with a golden buckle, and a Highland Kingdom crest on the left side of his chest plate, signifying his patriotism. He also donned black gloves, black trousers under his armor, and sturdy black boots, completing his appearance.

Personality

Well, I thought you'd be holed up in your castle trembling like a leaf, but it seems you were brave enough to show your face after all. Good man.

—  Kiba Windamier

Kiba Windamier was a highly respected military commander known for his unwavering loyalty, strong leadership, and deep sense of honor. He was well respected by his men for leading from the front lines, generously rewarding his soldiers, and ensuring that the families of fallen soldiers were taken care of.

Although a proud warrior, he deeply resented the loss of life that war brought, openly admitting to crying upon hearing of his father's death in battle. Despite his great victory at Rhetto Fortress, he held no fond memories of it due to the heavy casualties suffered by his troops.

I think you're worried about the wrong Blight

Kiba was devoted to King Agares Blight, serving with distinction despite receiving little in return for his efforts. He respected Prince Luca Blight as a general but was wary of his excessive brutality.

While a capable battlefield commander, Kiba struggled with administrative duties and often relied on subordinates like Dolenz and his son, Klaus, to manage them.

As a father, Kiba was understanding and had placed no expectations on Klaus to follow in his footsteps, knowing that Klaus had to be his own person. His one major vice was drinking, so much so that Klaus was worried for his father's liver.

History

The leader of a defeated army is without life, so I dedicate this life I already lost to your service.

—  Kiba Windamier

Kiba Windamier hailed from a prominent military family in the Highland Kingdom, aspiring to follow in his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, his father died in battle before they could ever serve together.

He first gained fame in SY 434, at the end of the Jowston-Highland War, by defending Rhetto Fortress with only 100 soldiers against an invading force of 3,000 from the City-States of Jowston, successfully protecting King Robert Blight. This victory secured his rise within the Highland Army. He further solidified his reputation by quelling internal revolts and leading joint campaigns with the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia.

At some point he would marry Eliza and in SY 442 his son, Klaus, was born. By the time of the Dunan Unification War, he had attained the rank of general in the 3rd Highland Army.

This is the military feint called "Lying Through Your Teeth".

Supporting the war against Jowston based on historical hostilities and the supposed "surprise attack" on the Unicorn Brigade, he and Klaus executed several military campaigns, including an attempt to take Two River City, which ultimately failed due to intervention by the New Alliance Army.

Later in the war, Kiba occupied Radat Town as a strategic base but was ambushed due to a clever strategy by General Ridley Wizen. His situation worsened when the 4th Highland Army, led by Rowd, refused to provide reinforcements, leading to his capture by the New Alliance Army.

At first Kiba demanded a warrior's execution, but upon learning that King Agares Blight had been killed by his own son, Luca, Kiba's unwavering loyalty to Agares prevented him from accepting Luca as king. Persuaded by Shu, he chose to defect to the New Alliance Army, realizing that Luca’s rule threatened both Highland and Jowston alike.

Do you think he's still sore about the whole patricide thing?

Despite the stigma of betrayal, Kiba fought valiantly for his new allies, motivated by his belief in the leader of the New Alliance Army. Still, his defeat, defection, and inability to avenge King Agares personally did weigh heavily on him.

In the assault on the Matilda Knightdom, he embraced a strategic sacrifice proposed by Shu, leading a token force of the soldiers who had defected with him to attack and hold the Mercenary Fortress in eastern Muse Principality. Fully aware of the slim chances of survival, he shared a final moment of pride with his son before setting out.

Executing the plan flawlessly, Kiba successfully divided the Highland Army and engaged the forces of Leon Silverberg. As the battle turned against him, he ordered his men to surrender and return to Highland, but they refused, choosing to stand with him until the end.

Mortally wounded in battle, Kiba died as a true warrior, having fully embraced the ideals of his new allies and making the ultimate sacrifice for their cause.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
Kiba joins automatically following the war battle with Luca Blight.


War

War Stats
ATK DEF ATK+ DEF+ Skill 1 Skill 2
7 12 -- -- Cavalry Heavy Armor


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
012 Kiba Leader Booster Pack Vol.1
267 Kiba Leader Premium Pack
CS2-137 Kiba Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-275 Kiba & Klaus Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-387/R012 Kiba Leader Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
165 Two River Strategy Mission Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-606/R165 Two River Strategy Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • In Suikoden II (1998) itself, Kiba's age is given as 37 by Richmond. This is an error, Kiba is 47 years old during the events of Suikoden II.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 114-5
  2. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 3 (ISBN 4-8402-2015-8), pages 93-149
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 73
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.5 (ISBN 4-88317-884-6), pages 52-5
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 142


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