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{{Character
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|name = Varkas
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|romaji_name = Barukasu
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|star = Tenbou Star
|caption = Art by [[Junko Kawano]]
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|va = [[Ugaki Hidenari]]
}}''Varkas'' (バルカス, ''Barukasu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]]. Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]] and was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]].
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'''Varkas''' (バルカス, ''Barukasu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] who makes a cameo appearance in [[Suikoden II]]. Varkas is the leader of the Mt. Seifu bandits and was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]].


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote| What? Ya never heard of Varkas of Mt. Seifu? | Varkas}}
{{quote| Never heard of Varkas of Mt. Seifu? | Varkas}}


Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]] who robbed from [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials. Varkas drew the ire of [[Grady]], the military commander of [[Rockland]], who accused Varkas and the [[Mt. Seifu]] bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes<ref>"You see, some bandits have settled on nearby Mt. Seifu, and have been pillaging the local villages. That's why we've been unable to collect taxes and deliver them to you." - Grady ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from Scarlet Moon Empire officials<ref>"I'm one of the Mt. Seifu bandits. But we only attack those rotten Imperials." - Bandit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When [[Tir McDohl]] and [[Kanaan]] visited Grady to investigate why Rockland had failed to pay their taxes, Grady told the [[Imperial Guard]] members that the blame lied squarely on the Mt. Seifu bandits. Under the orders of Kanaan, Tir climbed to the top of Mt. Seifu, where he encountered Varkas. Varkas, noting how unusual it was for them to have visitors<ref>"Well well, we have visitors. How unusual. What do you want?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, introduced himself as Varkas the Whirlwind Axe<ref>"I'm Varkas the Whirlwind Axe." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and warned them to leave before they got hurt<ref>"You Imperial tax robbers better get out of here before you get hurt." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Varkas' warning was ignored, and he and his second-in-command, [[Sydonia]], were defeated and captured by the Imperial Guard.
[[File:Varkas dismisses tax clerks.png|220px|thumb|left|Hey, taxes build roads, you know!]]
Varkas was the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu]] bandits, known as the "Whirlwind Axe", due to his battlefield prowess and the force of the small hand-axes he wielded in combat. He was described as a well-built man with a square, tanned face and thick eyebrows, protruding from a ridge. He was the third son of a farming family and had learned some letters and words from a priest as a youth, marking him as not completely illiterate.


Varkas and Sydonia were taken to Rockland after being captured. When Grady denounced them as tax thieves, Varkas loudly protested that it was Grady who was the tax thief<ref>"What do you mean, tax thieves? You're the tax thief!" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After members of the Imperial Guard left, Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to [[Lenankamp]] on behalf of Varkas, asking for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to rescue Varkas and Sydonia<ref>"Lady Odessa, please. Help Varkas and Sydonia." - Bandit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Tir McDohl and his party, outraged by Grady's behaviour, agreed to help the Mt. Seifu bandits.  
He originally served as second-in-command of the bandits, under his childhood friend, [[Guin]]. However, Guin's increasingly autocratic, self-serving, and paranoid rule would lead to arguments between the two, culminating in Guin poisoning Varkas and attempting to assassinate him. [[Sydonia]], who Varkas had been taking care of after finding him in a carriage the group had raided, would prevent the attack and with his last ounce of strength, Varkas would strike Guin down.


When they reached Varkas and Sydonia, Varkas recognized Tir and wondered if Tir and his party had come to laugh at him<ref>"My god! It's you Imperials! Why are you here? Have you come to laugh at me?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After they explained that there were there to rescue him, Varkas thanked Tir McDohl and his party, and asked them to rescue Sydonia as well<ref>"Thanks. Get my buddy too, will you?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After they were rescued, Varkas and Sydonia encountered a furious Grady. Varkas asked if Grady wanted a fight, noting that Grady was not the only one who bore a grudge<ref>"So you want a fight? Don't think you're the only one with a grudge. Why I'll cut out your eyeballs..." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Grady retreated, Varkas told Tir McDohl that they owed the Toran Liberation Army their lives and to tell [[Odessa Silverberg|Odessa]] that, should she ever need their help, Varkas and Sydonia would be there in a flash<ref>"I guess we owe the Liberation Army our lives. Tell Lady Odessa that if she ever needs help, Varkas and Sydonia will be there in a flash." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Varkas would draw the ire of [[Grady]], the military commander of [[Rockland]], who accused Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas' Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials and never from common citizens such as farmers or merchants. By this point, banditry was also a way of avenging the resentment of those who had suffered under the oppressive rule of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]].  


After the Toran Liberation Army acquired [[Toran Castle]], Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"We heard some rumors about you, and figured this would be a good chance to return the favor we owe you." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Tir consented to [[Mathiu Silverberg]]'s suggestion that they throw a banquet to welcome Varkas, Sydonia, and other recent recruits, Varkas praised Tir, calling him a fine and understanding leader<ref>"A fine and understanding leader you are." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Eventually, [[Hero (Suikoden)|the son]] of [[Teo McDohl]] would be ordered to apprehend him and Varkas and his second-in-command, [[Sydonia]], were defeated and captured. Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to [[Lenankamp]] on behalf of Varkas, asking for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to rescue them. His previous captors, outraged by Grady's behavior, would rescue the bandits.  


Varkas served in the Toran Liberation Army throughout the [[Gate Rune War]], and prior to the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Varkas encouraged the troops under his command, warning them that they had better fight hard<ref>"Y'all better fight hard tomorrow! Right, Sydonia?!" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. During the Gate Rune War, Varkas also found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu<ref>"I miss that easygoing bandit life." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
[[File:Varkas congratulates McDohl.png|220px|thumb|right|"I coulda been leader, I have experience...."]]
After the Toran Liberation Army acquired [[Toran Castle]], Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army. Varkas served in the Liberation Army throughout the [[Gate Rune War]]. During the war, Varkas found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu.


Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]] of the newly-formed [[Toran Republic]]<ref>"Named Captain of the Border Guard." - Varkas' Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the captain of the [[Border Guard]] of the newly formed [[Toran Republic]]. During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Varkas would encounter [[Sheena]] and [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New Alliance Army]] attempting to enter the [[Toran Republic]].


==Game data==
As they were representing a force traditionally hostile to the republic's predecessor, the Scarlet Moon Empire, Varkas chose not to allow the group free entry but escorted the party to [[Gregminster]].
===Enemy data===
 
{{Enemy
==Gameplay==
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===Enemy===
|name = Varkas
{{Main|Varkas (enemy)}}
|japanese_name= バルカス
Varkas is fought in [[Suikoden]] as part of the game's second boss battle. He fights the party alongside [[Sydonia (enemy)|Sydonia]]. As Varkas is slightly more durable than his comrade, it is best to defeat Sydonia first, to reduce the enemy's number of actions.
|romaji_name = Barukasu
 
|tmname = Varkas (sprite)
{{S1 character data
|caption = Artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
|name= Varkas
|level =12
|castleLevel=A
|potch =400
|levelInt= 16
|bribe= no
|type= Male
|hp=210
|weaponLevel= 5
|power=76
|recruit= Joins automatically at [[Toran Castle]] following plot events in [[Kouan]].
|magic=18
|armorInt=[[Chest Plate]]
|defense=13
|other1Int=[[Greaves]]
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|area = [[Mt. Seifu]]
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|weaponType= Axe
|weaponName1= Lightning Axe
|weaponName2= Rockbreaker Axe
|weaponName3= Earthrender Axe
}}
}}
{{Clear}}
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|201|[[Varkas (CS card 201)|Varkas]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-288|[[Varkas (CS card CS2-288)|Varkas]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-416/R201|[[Varkas (CS card CS2-416)|Varkas]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Varkas.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File: Varkas (SP character art).png|[[Suikoden STAR LEAP]] artwork by an as-yet-unrevealed artist
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Varkas (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Varkas (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Varkas (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Varkas (SP character sprite).png|Varkas animated sprite
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|バルカス}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Barukasu}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|瓦尔卡斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|瓦爾卡斯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Wǎ'ěr kǎ sī}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Varkas}}
{{Other Names row|French|Varkas}}
{{Other Names row|German|Varkas}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Varkas}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Varkas}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 177-218
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# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 157, 217-8
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# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 94
|Suikoden II= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 68, 85, 110, 197
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{{Short description|Mt. Seifu bandit leader known as the "Whirlwind Axe"}}

Latest revision as of 13:09, 27 September 2025

Varkas
バルカス Barukasu
for Suikoden STAR LEAP
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 424
Age
30 (SP)
34 (S1)
37 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenbou Star
Meta Information
Japanese Voice
Ugaki Hidenari
Appearances

Varkas (バルカス, Barukasu) is a supporting character in Suikoden who makes a cameo appearance in Suikoden II. Varkas is the leader of the Mt. Seifu bandits and was named the Captain of the Border Guard.

History

What? Ya never heard of Varkas of Mt. Seifu?

—  Varkas
Hey, taxes build roads, you know!

Varkas was the leader of the Mt. Seifu bandits, known as the "Whirlwind Axe", due to his battlefield prowess and the force of the small hand-axes he wielded in combat. He was described as a well-built man with a square, tanned face and thick eyebrows, protruding from a ridge. He was the third son of a farming family and had learned some letters and words from a priest as a youth, marking him as not completely illiterate.

He originally served as second-in-command of the bandits, under his childhood friend, Guin. However, Guin's increasingly autocratic, self-serving, and paranoid rule would lead to arguments between the two, culminating in Guin poisoning Varkas and attempting to assassinate him. Sydonia, who Varkas had been taking care of after finding him in a carriage the group had raided, would prevent the attack and with his last ounce of strength, Varkas would strike Guin down.

Varkas would draw the ire of Grady, the military commander of Rockland, who accused Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas' Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from Scarlet Moon Empire officials and never from common citizens such as farmers or merchants. By this point, banditry was also a way of avenging the resentment of those who had suffered under the oppressive rule of the Scarlet Moon Empire.

Eventually, the son of Teo McDohl would be ordered to apprehend him and Varkas and his second-in-command, Sydonia, were defeated and captured. Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to Lenankamp on behalf of Varkas, asking for the Toran Liberation Army to rescue them. His previous captors, outraged by Grady's behavior, would rescue the bandits.

"I coulda been leader, I have experience...."

After the Toran Liberation Army acquired Toran Castle, Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army. Varkas served in the Liberation Army throughout the Gate Rune War. During the war, Varkas found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the captain of the Border Guard of the newly formed Toran Republic. During the Dunan Unification War, Varkas would encounter Sheena and the leader of the New Alliance Army attempting to enter the Toran Republic.

As they were representing a force traditionally hostile to the republic's predecessor, the Scarlet Moon Empire, Varkas chose not to allow the group free entry but escorted the party to Gregminster.

Gameplay

Enemy

Main article: Varkas (enemy)

Varkas is fought in Suikoden as part of the game's second boss battle. He fights the party alongside Sydonia. 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 16 5

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 Helmet
Armor Heavy armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet None
Armor Chest Plate
Shield Cannot equip
Other Greaves
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP C 26 190 660 830
STR C 13 75 163 190
DEX F 12 51 108 130
PROT D 13 68 146 170
MAG H 12 60 80 185
SPD F 12 51 108 130
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 13
Sub ATK 3
Soldiers 600

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Lightning Axe 9
2 14
3 18
4 23
5 28
6 32
7 37
8 42
9 Rockbreaker Axe 67
10 77
11 86
12 95
13 106
14 Earthrender Axe 130
15 150
16 170
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Axe
Range Medium
Initial LV 5
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
201 Varkas Leader Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-288 Varkas Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-416/R201 Varkas Leader Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) バルカス
Japanese (romaji) Barukasu
Chinese simplified (HDR) 瓦尔卡斯
Chinese traditional (HDR) 瓦爾卡斯
Chinese pinyin Wǎ'ěr kǎ sī
English Varkas
French Varkas
German Varkas
Italian Varkas
Spanish Varkas

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 235
  2. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 177-218
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 157, 217-8
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 94
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 68, 85, 110, 197


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