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'''Joshua Levenheit''' (ヨシュア・レーベンハイト, ''Yoshua Rēbenhaito'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. Joshua was the captain of the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]] during the [[Gate Rune War]].
'''Joshua Levenheit''' (ヨシュア・レーベンハイト, ''Yoshua Rēbenhaito'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. Joshua was the captain of the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]] during the [[Gate Rune War]].
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==History==
==History==
{{quote| Commander Hero, call on us when the fighting begins, and we will rush to your aid. | Joshua}}
{{quote| Commander Hero, call on us when the fighting begins, and we will rush to your aid. | Joshua}}
===Dragon Knight Commander===
The circumstances surrounding Joshua’s inheritance of the [[Dragon Rune]] remain shrouded in mystery. What is known is that he rose to prominence in an age of turmoil, the Dragon Rune binding his spirit to that of the [[dragon]]s and granting him both their command and their continued existence in the mortal realm.


As bearer of the [[Dragon Rune]], one of the [[27 True Runes]], Joshua Levenheit led the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]] as its commander. He was known as a man of great magnanimity and sincerity, and was truly admired by all Dragon Knights. Exactly how he inherited the Dragon Rune is unknown, but it is known that it was during a time of great turmoil in many regions.
Burdened with immortality, Joshua guided the Dragon Knights for over two centuries, never claiming a single dragon as his mount. To him, the loss of any dragon was as grievous as the death of his own kin.


Having the ability to control [[dragon|dragons]] and with the Dragon Rune's power to sustain dragons in this world, he would hold the burden of being the eternal leader of the Dragon Knights, having lived for over 200 years. His control over the Dragon Rune made him an extremely powerful person and also, in a sense, bonded him to all dragons. As such, he did not have a personal mount. He grieved deeply for the loss of any dragon and took all responsibility on himself.
===Friendship with Humphrey===
Joshua held [[Humphrey Mintz]] in high esteem, considering him a trusted friend. Their first meeting came when Humphrey, then a [[Centurion]] of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], was dispatched to investigate rumors of a dragon’s rampage. Joshua accompanied him, and though his slight frame belied his station, his skill in battle was beyond question.


Joshua was a friend of [[Humphrey Mintz]] and also apparently admired by [[Vincent de Boule]]. Joshua first met Humphrey when the [[centurion]] was sent to the Dragon's Den as part of a mission to investigate a suspected dragon attack.
Together, they confronted the undead dragon [[Sterling]], who had risen as a revenant to guard its fallen master. Humphrey defied his orders in order to preserve Sterling’s honor, an act that earned Joshua’s admiration. From that day, Humphrey was regarded as a sworn ally of the Dragon Knights.


Joshua would accompany Humphrey during the investigation. Although he did not often leave the Dragon's Den and had a slight build, he still considered himself a skilled Dragon Knight in terms of combat.
===Gate Rune War===
[[File:Joshua encounters the great Liukan.png|220px|thumb|left|Oh you're gonna pay a lot for this one, Joshua.]]
Though Joshua had pledged fealty to [[Barbarossa Rugner|Emperor Barbarossa]] during the [[War of Succession]], the growing corruption of the Scarlet Moon Empire and its increasing disdain for the Dragon Knights caused a rift.


Together, the two would defeat the dragon [[Sterling]], who had transformed into a zombie dragon to protect its master's body. He would declare Humphrey a friend and ally of the Dragon Knights following their mission, as Humphrey disobeyed his orders to bring its corpse to his superior in order to preserve Sterling's dignity.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], when the dragons were struck down by [[Windy]]'s poison, Joshua was persuaded by Humphrey and the sage [[Liukan]] to seek the aid of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].
 
[[File:Joshua encounters the great Liukan.png|220px|thumb|left|Oh you're gonna pay a lot for this one, Joshua.]]
Although Joshua had allied with [[Barbarossa Rugner|Emperor Barbarossa]] during the [[War of Succession]], the growing corruption in the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] as well as its shift in attitude towards the Dragon Knights earned Joshua's indignation.


During the [[Gate Rune War]], Joshua was convinced to align his forces with the [[Toran Liberation Army]] after talking with Humphrey and receiving the aid of [[Liukan]] in curing their poisoned [[dragon]]s. He was the one who had to make the harsh decision to use [[Black]]'s liver to prepare the antidote. He was also the one who told Futch what had happened and the repercussions of his decision as leader.
An antidote was devised, but it required the liver of [[Black]], the dragon of the young knight [[Futch]]. Joshua bore the terrible responsibility of informing Futch of the sacrifice, knowing it would result in his expulsion from the order. Seeking to ease his grief, Joshua entrusted Futch to Humphrey’s care, perhaps guided by the Dragon Rune’s foresight into the boy's future.


He tried his best to help and protect [[Futch]], even knowing the youth would be expelled. Although he knew no exception could be given to Futch's expulsion no matter the circumstances, he wished to help Futch overcome his grief and hold on to hope that he could someday return, entrusting him to his old friend, Humphrey. It is speculated that Joshua's Dragon Rune also allowed him to have some inkling of the future Futch could embrace.
===Legacy===
Even after joining the Liberation Army, Joshua remained in the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]], for his death would spell doom for all dragons. Moreover, prolonged absence risked the Dragon Rune's power over Goya waning, leaving the younger dragons unrestrained.


Even after joining the Liberation Army, Joshua did not move to [[Toran Castle]], but remained within the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]]. This was because he was burdened with the heavy responsibility that if he died, all dragons would perish. He was also wary that if he left the [[Dragon's Den]] for too long, the effect of the Dragon Rune would fade and he would lose control of the as-yet mentally unstable young dragons.
With the help of Joshua and Knights of the Dragon's Den, the power of the Liberation Army grew immensely. Joshua usually coordinated the Dragon Knights' war effort from Goya.


With the help of Joshua and Knights of the Dragon's Den, the power of the Liberation Army grew immensely. Joshua usually coordinated the Dragon Knights' war effort from Goya. In preparation for battles, Joshua would be notified ahead of time to ensure he was away from the Dragon Knight's Domain for as little time as possible.
This did not prevent Joshua from entering into battle himself. In preparation for battles, Joshua would be notified ahead of time to ensure he was away from the Dragon Knight's Domain for as little time as possible.


Joshua arrived at the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], where he used his Dragon Rune to amplify Leknaat's half of the Gate Rune and thus overpowered Windy's half of the Gate Rune, sending all her summoned monsters back where they came from.
At the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Joshua channeled the Dragon Rune's might to amplify [[Leknaat]]'s half of the [[Gate Rune]], overwhelming Windy's sorcery and banishing her summoned horrors.


After the war, Joshua continued in his position as Captain of the Dragon Knights. At some point before the [[War of the Champions]] he would pass on the Dragon Rune to [[Milia]], but it is unknown what prompted this change, be it Joshua's death or the abdication of his self-imposed duty.
Following the war, Joshua retained his command. In time, he passed the Dragon Rune to [[Milia]], though whether by death or abdication remains unknown.  


==Game info==
==Game info==
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 10 October 2025

Joshua Levenheit
ヨシュア・レーベンハイト Yoshua Rēbenhaito
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 238
Age
220 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chikyou Star¹
From
Dragon Knight's Domain
Meta Information
Appearances

Joshua Levenheit (ヨシュア・レーベンハイト, Yoshua Rēbenhaito) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Joshua was the captain of the Knights of the Dragon's Den during the Gate Rune War.

History

Commander Hero, call on us when the fighting begins, and we will rush to your aid.

—  Joshua

Dragon Knight Commander

The circumstances surrounding Joshua’s inheritance of the Dragon Rune remain shrouded in mystery. What is known is that he rose to prominence in an age of turmoil, the Dragon Rune binding his spirit to that of the dragons and granting him both their command and their continued existence in the mortal realm.

Burdened with immortality, Joshua guided the Dragon Knights for over two centuries, never claiming a single dragon as his mount. To him, the loss of any dragon was as grievous as the death of his own kin.

Friendship with Humphrey

Joshua held Humphrey Mintz in high esteem, considering him a trusted friend. Their first meeting came when Humphrey, then a Centurion of the Scarlet Moon Empire, was dispatched to investigate rumors of a dragon’s rampage. Joshua accompanied him, and though his slight frame belied his station, his skill in battle was beyond question.

Together, they confronted the undead dragon Sterling, who had risen as a revenant to guard its fallen master. Humphrey defied his orders in order to preserve Sterling’s honor, an act that earned Joshua’s admiration. From that day, Humphrey was regarded as a sworn ally of the Dragon Knights.

Gate Rune War

Oh you're gonna pay a lot for this one, Joshua.

Though Joshua had pledged fealty to Emperor Barbarossa during the War of Succession, the growing corruption of the Scarlet Moon Empire and its increasing disdain for the Dragon Knights caused a rift.

During the Gate Rune War, when the dragons were struck down by Windy's poison, Joshua was persuaded by Humphrey and the sage Liukan to seek the aid of the Toran Liberation Army.

An antidote was devised, but it required the liver of Black, the dragon of the young knight Futch. Joshua bore the terrible responsibility of informing Futch of the sacrifice, knowing it would result in his expulsion from the order. Seeking to ease his grief, Joshua entrusted Futch to Humphrey’s care, perhaps guided by the Dragon Rune’s foresight into the boy's future.

Legacy

Even after joining the Liberation Army, Joshua remained in the Dragon Knight's Domain, for his death would spell doom for all dragons. Moreover, prolonged absence risked the Dragon Rune's power over Goya waning, leaving the younger dragons unrestrained.

With the help of Joshua and Knights of the Dragon's Den, the power of the Liberation Army grew immensely. Joshua usually coordinated the Dragon Knights' war effort from Goya.

This did not prevent Joshua from entering into battle himself. In preparation for battles, Joshua would be notified ahead of time to ensure he was away from the Dragon Knight's Domain for as little time as possible.

At the last battle, Joshua channeled the Dragon Rune's might to amplify Leknaat's half of the Gate Rune, overwhelming Windy's sorcery and banishing her summoned horrors.

Following the war, Joshua retained his command. In time, he passed the Dragon Rune to Milia, though whether by death or abdication remains unknown.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Recruited automatically following events at the Dragon Knight's Domain and Seek Valley.
Castle LV Type
Automatic Male

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Dragon Knights
Unit Type Other
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK ——
Sub ATK ——
Soldiers 600


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
207 Joshua Leader Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-422/R207 Joshua Leader Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • He was originally going to be named Geist (ガイスト, Geisto) but Joshua ended up being chosen as a more "dignified" name.

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ヨシュア・レーベンハイト
Japanese rōmaji Yoshua Rēbenhaito
Chinese simplified (HDR) 约书亚
Chinese traditional (HDR) 約書亞
Chinese pinyin Yuē shū yà
English Joshua
French Joshua
German Joshua
Italian Joshua
Spanish Joshua

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 2 (ISBN 4-8402-1842-0), pages 67-99
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 295
  3. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15 (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), pages 58-9
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 130
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 109
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