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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Sydonia
|name = Sydonia
|japanese_name= シドニア
|jpname= シドニア
|romaji_name = Shidonia
|roname = Shidonia
|star = Tenkoku Star
|star = Tenkoku Star
|image = [[File:Sydonia.png|340x340px]]
|img = Sydonia
|caption= Kawano Junko
|caption= Kawano Junko
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|race = Human
|race = Human
|birth_date = 436
|dob = 436
|age = 22 {{S1}}
|age = 22 {{S1}}
|S1= yes
|S1= yes
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==History==
==History==
{{quote| Affable fellow. Anyway, that there is Marksman Sydonia. | Varkas}}
{{quote| Excuse my associate. That right there is our marksman, Sydonia. | Varkas}}


Sydonia was raised as a spectacle in a traveling show, lured away from his parents as a child, due to his unique teleport powers. He could teleport short distances by concentrating on his left hand.
Sydonia was raised as a spectacle in a traveling show, lured away from his parents as a child, due to his unique teleport powers. He could teleport short distances by concentrating on his left hand.
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[[File:Sydonia won't go it alone.png|220px|thumb|left|Couldn't you teleport and then untie Varkas?]]
[[File:Sydonia won't go it alone.png|220px|thumb|left|Couldn't you teleport and then untie Varkas?]]
Sydonia's teleporting has earned him the title of "Marksman Sydonia." The bandits would attack [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials around the area of [[Rockland]]. He is extremely taciturn, with Varkas being the only person he is willing to communicate at any length with.
Sydonia's teleporting has earned him the title of "Sydonia of the <abbr title="lit. a strike from a distance">Toate</abbr>." The bandits would attack [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials around the area of [[Rockland]]. He fought using a projectile weapon, a rope sling which fired a metal weight. He was extremely taciturn, with Varkas being the only person he was willing to communicate at any length with. He had a habit of beginning his few sentences with "Heh...."


Sydonia and Varkas were captured by [[Hero (Suikoden)|the son]] of [[Teo McDohl]] on the orders of [[Kanaan]]. When the [[Imperial Guard]] left Rockland, Sydonia and Varkas were strung up and left to starve to death. Although eventually rescued by the same group who had captured them, Sydonia apparently could have teleported away at any time but chose not to escape alone. Later, after the [[Toran Liberation Army]] acquired [[Toran Castle]], Sydonia and Varkas joined the group.
Sydonia and Varkas were captured by [[Hero (Suikoden)|the son]] of [[Teo McDohl]] on the orders of [[Kanaan]]. When the [[Imperial Guard]] left Rockland, Sydonia and Varkas were strung up and left to starve to death. Although eventually rescued by the same group who had captured them, Sydonia apparently could have teleported away at any time but chose not to escape alone.
 
Later, after the [[Toran Liberation Army]] acquired [[Toran Castle]], Sydonia and Varkas joined the group. He would spend him time with Varkas and the other bandits and lake pirates aligned with the Liberation Army, feeling more at ease among such colleagues.


Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Sydonia was invited to join the [[Toran Republic]] [[Border Guard]] by Varkas, but Sydonia simply disappeared.
Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Sydonia was invited to join the [[Toran Republic]] [[Border Guard]] by Varkas, but Sydonia simply disappeared.
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Sydonia is fought in [[Suikoden]] as part of the game's second boss battle. He fights the party alongside [[Varkas (enemy)|Varkas]]. As Varkas is slightly more durable than his comrade, it is best to defeat Sydonia first, to reduce the enemy's number of actions.
Sydonia is fought in [[Suikoden]] as part of the game's second boss battle. He fights the party alongside [[Varkas (enemy)|Varkas]]. As Varkas is slightly more durable than his comrade, it is best to defeat Sydonia first, to reduce the enemy's number of actions.


{{GS01 CG
{{S1 character data
|portrait=[[File:Sydonia (portrait).png]]
|name= Sydonia
|name= Sydonia
|lv= 14
|castleLevel=A
|gender= Male
|levelInt= 14
|type= Male
|recruit= Joins automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events in [[Kouan]].
|recruit= Joins automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events in [[Kouan]].
|head=[[Bandana]]
|helmetInt=[[Bandana]]
|body=[[Fur Robe]]
|armorInt=[[Fur Robe]]
|shield=no
|helmetClass= Cap
|ehead= Cap
|armorClass= Kenpo gi
|ebody= Kenpo
|hp= E
|eother= Male
|str= E
|HP= E
|dex= C
|PWR= E
|prot= F
|SKL= C
|spd= C
|DEF= F
|mag= F
|SPD= C
|lck= G
|MGC= F
|unitName=[[The Bandits]]
|LUK= G
|unitType=Charge
|unit_name=[[Bandits]]
|unit_type=Charge
|soldiers=120
|soldiers=120
|atk_com=12
|atkLead=12
|atk_sub=4
|atkLt=4
|type= Dart
|warDefeat=I
|wlvl= 6
|weaponType= Dart
|weaponLevel= 6
|element= Wind
|element= Wind
|name1= Ruisui
|weaponName1= Ruisui
|name2= Ryuseisui
|weaponName2= Ryuseisui
|name3= Mikagetsusui
|weaponName3= Mikagetsusui
|unite1= [[Bandit Attack]]
|partner1= [[Varkas]]
}}
}}
===Unite Attack===
{{Unite start}}
{{Unite entry|[[Bandit Attack (Suikoden)|Bandit Attack]] | {{CharacterIcon|Sydonia|S1|HDR}} {{CharacterIcon|Varkas|S1|HDR}} | 1 enemy | 2.0}}
|}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|218|[[Sydonia (CS card 218)|Sydonia]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-309|[[Sydonia (CS card CS2-309)|Sydonia]]|{{Commoner}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-478/R218|[[Sydonia (CS card CS2-478)|Sydonia]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Sydonia.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Sydonia (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Sydonia (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Sydonia (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Sydonia is the only character in Suikoden that teleports when attacking.
* Sydonia is the only character in Suikoden that teleports when attacking.
* Sydonia shares the same battle sprite as [[Quincy]]; their sprite is a simple pallet swap with minor differences.
* Sydonia shares the same battle sprite as [[Quincy]]; their sprite is a simple pallet swap with minor differences.
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|シドニア}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Shidonia}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|席德尼亚}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|席德尼亞}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Xídéníyǎ}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Sydonia}}
{{Other Names row|French|Sydonia}}
{{Other Names row|German|Sydonia}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Sydonia}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Sydonia}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 177-218
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 177-218
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 129
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 129, 191, 240
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 59, 78
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 72
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 59, 78, 112


{{GS01}} {{Short description|Bandit partner of Varkas with the ability to teleport}}
{{Navbox S1 characters}} {{Short description|Bandit partner of Varkas with the ability to teleport}}
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Latest revision as of 17:30, 29 March 2025

Sydonia
シドニア Shidonia
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 436
Age
22 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenkoku Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Sydonia (シドニア, Shidonia) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Sydonia is a bandit of few words with a unique teleportation ability.

History

Excuse my associate. That right there is our marksman, Sydonia.

—  Varkas

Sydonia was raised as a spectacle in a traveling show, lured away from his parents as a child, due to his unique teleport powers. He could teleport short distances by concentrating on his left hand.

One day, that group would be raided by Guin's bandits. Initially distrustful, he began to open up to Varkas who ensured his safety in captivity, even having his collar removed by Lee. He disliked his name being used as it was also the word used to activate the magical shock collar that kept him in check, when the person speaking it held a ring magically connected to the collar.

When he learned that the acrimony between Varkas and Guin had spilled over into physical confrontations, he offered to teleport to Guin at night and stab him to death. Varkas would dismiss the idea, not wanting Guin to die, and also not wanting to use Sydonia's power as a tool.

When Guin poisoned Varkas and then tried to murder him, Sydonia would use his teleportation to stop Guin from reaching his blade. Varkas would strike down Guin, and Sydonia and Lee would have Hodai cure Varkas. Since then, he has worked under Varkas in the group, as his second-in-command.

Couldn't you teleport and then untie Varkas?

Sydonia's teleporting has earned him the title of "Sydonia of the Toate." The bandits would attack Scarlet Moon Empire officials around the area of Rockland. He fought using a projectile weapon, a rope sling which fired a metal weight. He was extremely taciturn, with Varkas being the only person he was willing to communicate at any length with. He had a habit of beginning his few sentences with "Heh...."

Sydonia and Varkas were captured by the son of Teo McDohl on the orders of Kanaan. When the Imperial Guard left Rockland, Sydonia and Varkas were strung up and left to starve to death. Although eventually rescued by the same group who had captured them, Sydonia apparently could have teleported away at any time but chose not to escape alone.

Later, after the Toran Liberation Army acquired Toran Castle, Sydonia and Varkas joined the group. He would spend him time with Varkas and the other bandits and lake pirates aligned with the Liberation Army, feeling more at ease among such colleagues.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Sydonia was invited to join the Toran Republic Border Guard by Varkas, but Sydonia simply disappeared.

Gameplay

Enemy

Main article: Sydonia (enemy)

Sydonia is fought in Suikoden as part of the game's second boss battle. He fights the party alongside Varkas. As Varkas is slightly more durable than his comrade, it is best to defeat Sydonia first, to reduce the enemy's number of actions.

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins automatically at Toran Castle following plot events in Kouan.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 14 6

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Bandit Attack Sydonia, Varkas

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Kenpo gi
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Bandana
Armor Fur Robe
Shield Cannot equip
Other None
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP E 20 150 530 700
STR E 12 60 128 150
DEX C 13 75 163 190
PROT F 12 51 108 130
MAG F 12 51 108 130
SPD C 13 75 163 190
LCK G 11 43 88 110

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Bandits
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 12
Sub ATK 4
Soldiers 120

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Ruisui 6
2 8
3 11
4 Ryuseisui 20
5 25
6 31
7 35
8 39
9 45
10 Mikagetsusui 69
11 78
12 89
13 99
14 113
15 128
16 150
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Dart
Range Long
Initial LV 6
Runes None attached

Unite Attack

Unite Attack
Name Partner(s) Target Damage
Bandit Attack 1 enemy 2.0x

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
218 Sydonia Commoner Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-309 Sydonia Commoner CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-478/R218 Sydonia Commoner Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • In the English version of Suikoden, Sydonia's ending simply says "Disappears.", but his ending in the Japanese version lists that he was asked to join the Toran Republic Border Guards by Varkas (バルカスとともに共和軍に誘われるが、いつしか姿を消す).
  • Sydonia may be an in-name only reference to the demon Asmodeus, as his name is very close to "Sydonai", a Romanian word name for the demon.
  • Sydonia is the only character in Suikoden that teleports when attacking.
  • Sydonia shares the same battle sprite as Quincy; their sprite is a simple pallet swap with minor differences.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) シドニア
Japanese (romaji) Shidonia
Chinese simplified (HDR) 席德尼亚
Chinese traditional (HDR) 席德尼亞
Chinese pinyin Xídéníyǎ
English Sydonia
French Sydonia
German Sydonia
Italian Sydonia
Spanish Sydonia

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 177-218
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 129, 191, 240
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 72
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 59, 78, 112
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