Charlemagne

Charlemagne

Artwork by Kawano Junko

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

265

Age

43 (S4)
45 (ST)

Height

170cm (5'7") (S4)

Biographical Information

Star

Chichin Star

From

Middleport

Meta Information

Japanese Voice

Yamaguchi Shigeomi (S4)

Appearances

• Suikoden IV
  
• Suikoden Tactics
  

Charlemagne (シャルルマーニュ, Sharurumānyu) is a supporting character in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics. Charlemagne is a highly refined gentleman from Middleport and friend of Schtolteheim Reinbach III.

History

The bath is splendid! It is as if the day's fatique just melts away in the water. I am grateful to Master Taisuke... —  Charlemagne

Innkeep by day, narcissist by night.

Charlemagne ran the Lovely Ringlet Cottage inn on Middleport island around the time of the Island Liberation War. He was a gentle hearted man who was unfaltering polite to everyone. He also practiced swordplay as a hobby, having discovered a taste for it at some point.

He would find himself involved with the Allied Forces when they recruited Helga, who had previously damaged his inn. Charlemagne would cover the costs of Helga's damages, freeing her to join them. Having heard of the leader's accomplishments, he would ask to join the crew after taking some time to sort out his personal affairs.

Aboard the Headquarters Ship, Charlemagne's refined attributes along with finely honed aesthetic sense would lead him to become a close friend of Schtolteheim Reinbach III. Following the war, Charlemagne would be given peerage as a nobleman by Reinbach for his service.

Two years later, Charlemagne traveled alone into Kooluk territory, following bandits who had stolen Reinbach's Rose Crest. His friendship was such that he was willing to risk his life alone to recover it. Kyril would be hired by Reinbach to assist him, and, fighting together, Charlemagne was able to retrieve the precious object, but he was devastated that Reinbach apparently doubted his ability.

They returned the item to its rightful owner who explained that he did not doubt Charlemagne's skills but was worried that something might have happened to his trusted friend, bringing Charlemagne much relief. When they learned of Kyril's mission to destroy the Rune Cannons, they joined his endeavor. During their journey, the two of them deepened their friendship once again.

Gameplay

Recruiting

Recruitment
	After recruiting Helga, speak to Charlemagne outside the Middleport inn. Leave the town, return and speak to him. Repeat the process once more and he will join you.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
CS2-720	Charlemagne	Free	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4

Name and Weapon

Charlemagne is named after the real Charlemagne, king of the Franks, who united most of Western Europe and laid the foundation for modern France and Germany.

His weapon names are French for different types of celestial objects: Etoile (エトワール Etowāru star), Lune (リュンヌ ryun'nu moon) and Soleil (ソレイユ soreiyu sun).

Trivia

• If you do not recruit Reinbach in Suikoden IV, his ending will change, and he becomes the new owner of Lovely Ringlet Cottage.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 428-9, 526

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Characters Party characters Andarc Bergman • Blue Mercenary • Brandeau • Busk • Coop • Corselia • Edgar • Kyril • Lalacle • Mercenary Leader • Ornela • Peck • Red Mercenary • Roget • Seneca • Simeon • Walter • Yellow Mercenary Suikoden IV party characters Hero IV • Akaghi • Ameria • Axel • Carrie • Cedric • Champo • Charlemagne • Dario • Ema • Eugene • Flare • Frederica • Gary • Gretchen • Hervey • Jeane • Jeremy • Jewel • Karl • Katarina • Kate • Keneth • Kika • Lino En Kuldes • Maxine • Millay • Mitsuba • Mizuki • Nalkul • Nalleo • Noah • Pablo • Paula • Rachel • Reinhold • Rene • Rita • Selma • Schtolteheim Reinbach III • Sigurd • Snowe Vingerhut • Tal • Trishtan • Wendel • Yu Non-player characters Adrienne • Heinz • Iskas • Julius • Martin • Miranda • Nohl • Ralph • Schtolteheim Reinbach II • Setsu • Steele • Yohn Locations Island Nations Federation • Kooluk Empire Island Nations Federation Deserted Island • Hermitage Island • Iluya Island • Kingdom of Obel (Obel Royal Palace • Ruins of Obel) • Middleport • Na-Nal Island • Nay Island • Nest of Pirates • Razril Kooluk Empire Caleron Laboratory (Caleron) • Canal Town Merseto • Collanbal Ruins • El-Eal Fortress • Frontier Town Haruna • Imperial City of Graska • Mido Shallows • Secret Patriarchal Facility • Small Border Village • Terana Plains • Xasta Grassland Lore Terms Dukedom of Gaien • Elves • Evil Eye • Humans • Imperial Faction • Island Liberation War • Island Nations • Island Nations Federation • Kooluk Empire • Man-Hunting Incident • Nay-Kobolds • Patriarchal Faction • Rune Cannon • Scarlet Moon Empire