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{{Character
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|japanese_name= ビクトール
|jpname= ビクトール
|romaji_name = Bikutōru
|roname = Bikutōru
|star = Tenko Star - Lone Star
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|caption = Art by [[Fumi Ishikawa]]
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|race = Human
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|age = 21 ''([[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]])''<br>25 {{SP}}<br>29 {{S1}}<br>32 {{S2}}
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|from = [[North Window]], [[City-States of Jowston]]
|age = 27-29 (S1), 32 (S2)
|family = [[Helen]] (mother)<br>[[Martha (Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1)|Martha]] (grandmother)<br>[[Will]] (brother)
|from = [[North Window]], [[City-State of Jowston]]
|va = [[Konishi Katsuyuki]]
|family = [[Helen]] (mother)<br>[[Martha (Side)|Martha]] (grandmother)<br>[[Wil]] (brother)
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|va = [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]
|live = [[Isogai Ryuko]]
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}}'''Viktor''' (ビクトール, ''Bikutōru'') is a major character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1]]. Viktor is a mercenary who joined the Toran Liberation Army and holds a deep enmity for the vampire Neclord.
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'''Viktor''' (ビクトール, ''Bikutōru'') is a major character in [[Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]].
 
Viktor is a mercenary who joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and the [[New Alliance Army]]. Having survived many trials and tribulations, he has a keen eye for character and was one of the first people to sense [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]'s true potential as a leader.
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Viktor (Suikoden portrait art).png|frameless|160px|left]]A large, muscular, tanned man, Viktor had black, unkempt hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a breastplate over a mustard tunic with the arms torn off. Due to his size and appearance, he was sometimes called "Bear", a nickname he usually laughed off. In his younger days, he had worn a similar tunic with the arms attached, was slenderer, and had neater hair.
 
He also wore black pants, as well as brown boots, gloves, and a belt. He also carried a pouch with him, secured to a strap that we wore across his chest. The costume was designed with an emphasis on practicality as a warrior. His sword name, Taia Sword, is the same as a powerful sword in the original Water Margin, though it was not wielded by his literary equivalent, Lu Zhishen.
 
===Personality===
Viktor had a strong sense of justice and always wielded his sword for what he believed in. Viktor often held his despair deep inside so as not to bother anyone. It was said he had recurring nightmares of what had happened at [[North Window]].
 
Although outwardly brash and intimidating, he also had a childlike curiosity and a keen eye for detail which made him an invaluable comrade. He was a good judge of character, quickly recognizing the leadership qualities of [[Hero (Suikoden)|several]] [[Hero (Suikoden II)|youths]].
 
[[File:Viktor gets worked up.png|220px|thumb|left|Viktor has prosopagnosia]]As a man who lived his life searching for vengeance, Viktor viewed himself as someone who could only live in battle. During the escape from [[Gregminster Palace]] at the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], he described himself as someone not needed once the war was over. He felt that his blood-stained hands were not suited to creating a new era of peace.
 
Over the years, he never forgot his true mission, to find and defeat [[Neclord]]. When the opportunity arose during the Gate Rune War, Viktor dropped all pretense of any other motivation. Even following Neclord's defeat, Viktor's immediate reaction was to leave for North Window. When Neclord revealed himself during the [[Dunan Unification War]], Viktor was crushed but quickly refocused himself on striking down the vampire once and for all.
 
His nickname, "Vagabond Viktor", gives the impression that he travels wherever the wind blows, but Viktor seems to have the idea that it comes from him making a name for himself as a warrior in various places across the land.
 
==History==
===Survivor of North Window===
Viktor grew up in the town of [[North Window]] in the [[City-States of Jowston]]. He began his mercenary career at a young age, becoming acquainted with [[Anabelle]] of [[Muse City]] at some point in time. His father had been the commander of the 4th North Window unit but fell in combat against the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 447. His sword skills were self-taught.
 
[[File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 2.jpg|220px|thumb|right|I painted all those fences for nothing!?]]He avoided the destruction of the town by [[Neclord]] as he had been out of town buying medicine for his mother, and other supplies, at the time. He would rush back to the village in an attempt to rescue [[Daisy]], but was easily defeated by Neclord and nearly killed, his life only saved by a [[Sacrificial Buddha|Sacrificial Jizo]] he had bought at her request.
 
After recovering in [[Kuskus Town]], he would be part of the [[South Window City]] investigation team, helping to clear out the remaining zombies in North Window. Once this was complete, he would see to the burial of every villager personally, refusing to be helped.
 
Following this, Viktor fell into a stupor, having been refused a task force to hunt down Neclord with. In the [[Lion's Fang Inn]], he would be rescued from a drunken bar brawl by [[Zamji]]. Completely despondent, Viktor would spend the next six months with Zamji's family, slowly recovering emotionally from his ordeal.
 
Learning of the increasing tensions between South Window and [[Two River City]], Viktor would work with Anabelle and [[Zamji]] to uncover the plot and defeat the arms merchants, including an acquaintance, [[Kou Long]], who had set the two city-states against one another, using the incident at North Window as a flashpoint.
 
Uncovering the conspiracy and capturing Kou Long, peace would be preserved and sometime later, Viktor would decide to leave Jowston in order to find and destroy Neclord.


==Biography==
===Vagabond Days===
===Suikoden===
{{quote| Now then, boys, step on up if you're ready to die! You'll have to rip the heart from my chest before I stop fightin'! | Viktor}}
{{quote| Anybody feel like dying today? Step forward! I'll fight until my heart stops! | Viktor}}
[[File:Viktor helps McDohl escape.png|220px|thumb|left|"I promise I won't talk politics." One drink later...]]Ever since then, Viktor wandered the lands as a mercenary, hoping to gain his revenge against Neclord someday. He gained the nickname Vagabond Viktor around this time. He wielded a large, two-handed sword in battle. He was a member of the initial [[Toran Liberation Army]] led by [[Odessa Silverberg]] during the [[Gate Rune War]]. His self-taught sword technique made him a vital member of the fledgling force.
 
It was only happenstance that led to Viktor coming across [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] during his flight from [[Gregminster]]. He would take advantage of the boy's plight to bilk his bill at [[Marie]]'s. Normally, Viktor would have walked away at this point, but his instincts kicked in and he immediately decided to take the hero back to Odessa.


Viktor is an easy-going mercenary who joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] led by [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Viktor encountered [[Tir McDohl]] and his party in [[Gregminster]] at [[Marie]]'s inn after they became fugitives; Viktor sensed the McDohl party would allow him to leave Marie's inn without needing to pay his bill<ref>"No big deal. I was just wondering how to pay for my meal, and..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Recognizing Tir<ref>"What's the matter? You look troubled. Heh heh, I know who you are. That rebel McDohl kid, right?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Viktor agreed to help Tir and his party flee Gregminster provided they meet a friend of his in [[Lenankamp]]<ref>"It's no big deal. If you succeed in escaping, I'd like you to meet someone. A small request, right? So it's a deal. Let's hurry." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
After the death of Odessa, he would follow the leadership of the boy he brought into the Liberation Army. His talents and personality made him a key member of the force. He would later convince [[Flik]] to align himself with the new Liberation Army and would accompany the group through their missions in [[Kunan]]. Following the death of [[Gremio]], who had accompanied them despite Viktor's warnings, he would take Gremio's axe from [[Soniere Prison]].


Once the group arrived in Lenankamp, Viktor departed, arriving at the Toran Liberation Army's hideout while Tir and his party arrived at the Keyaki inn. During the middle of the night, [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers came to the inn looking for fugitives. Tir McDohl and his party looked for a way out, but were unable to find one until Odessa Silverberg came to rescue them, recognizing them from Viktor's description<ref>"So you're the "new friends" that Viktor told me about." - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Although Viktor had not planned to introduce Tir McDohl to Odessa so early, once he met her Viktor had little choice<ref>"I didn't think I'd give myself away so soon. Oh well, now that you've met Odessa..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>  but to argue that Tir McDohl and his party would make great additions for the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"That's right. Prepare yourselves for a surprise. This here is the son of General Teo McDohl. And a fugitive to boot. Don't you think he'll be a great asset to the Liberation Army?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor aided Tir in freeing [[Varkas]] and [[Sydonia]] and helped Tir and Odessa deliver the plans for the [[Fire Spear]] to [[Sarady]].  
[[File:Viktor hears the name Neclord.png|220px|thumb|right|Revenge always beats politeness]]Later during the Gate Rune War, he would discover that Neclord was in [[Lorimar]]. Obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]] in the [[Cave of the Past]], Viktor would be finally able to exact his revenge. Following this he took a leave of absence to return to North Window but rejoined the army after being rescued from [[Moravia Castle]] where he had been imprisoned on his return.


When they returned to Lenankamp, Odessa was mortally wounded in the attack on the Toran Liberation Army's secret hideout under the Keyaki inn. In accordance with her last requests, they threw her body into the sewers below Lenankamp and traveled to Seika  in order to meet a man named [[Mathiu Silverberg|Mathiu]]. When they met Mathiu, he suggested that Tir become the leader of the Toran Liberation Army. Viktor continued to serve in the Toran Liberation Army under Tir McDohl for much of the war.  During the Toran Liberation Army's assault on the [[Kunan]] region, Viktor suggested that Gremio stay behind, following a hunch of his<ref>"After leaving my village behind, I traveled all over the place. I met all kinds of people, and experienced many things. That's why I sometimes have hunches. Gremio, stay here." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor's hunch proved to be accurate when Gremio was killed during the Toran Liberation Army's infiltration of [[Soniere Prison]]. Following Gremio's death, Viktor took Gremio's axe with them, planning to give it to Tir in the future<ref>"This was Gremio's hatchet. I brought it back from Soniere Prison." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Deeply affected by Gremio's death, Viktor vowed to avenge Gremio's death<ref>"Tir, I will avenge Gremio's death!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and did not pause when Milich revealed that he had a [[Conqueror Rune]]<ref>"Get out of the way, Mathiu! Black Rune, Pink Balloon, what's the difference? This scoundrel killed Gremio!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Tir McDohl made the decision to pardon Milich, Viktor could not understand Tir's decision<ref>"That's right. I can't understand you." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Upon the Liberation Army advance into Gregminster, Viktor was part of the group that fought [[Ain Gide]]. Although he recognized Ain Gide's resistance as ultimately doomed, he knew that as a warrior, Gide was living his life true to his convictions, just as Viktor did. At the end of the war, he would stay behind in the crumbling castle along with Flik in order to ensure their leader's escape.


When the Toran Liberation Army advanced into [[Lorimar]], Viktor unexpectedly came face to face with an old enemy, [[Neclord]], the magistrate of Lorimar. Neclord had once destroyed Viktor's hometown, [[North Window]], by turning all the villagers into zombies, including Viktor's own family<ref>"He destroyed the village where I was born. When I returned to my village, I saw members of my own family, who were turned into zombies by him, eating each other." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. The destruction of North Window started Viktor's journey<ref>"That's where my journey began." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and he felt it could only end when he killed Neclord<ref>"I must destroy
In the immediate aftermath of the war, he and Flik had hid out in an inn in a nearby village to avoid the remnants of the Imperial Army.
him With my own hands." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


In order to do so, Viktor knew they needed a special weapon in order to harm Neclord<ref>"We need a special weapon to beat him. Most ordinary weapons are useless against vampires, especially runic vampires." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After a tip from [[Zorak]], Viktor and Tir McDohl travelled with the rest of their party to [[Qlon Temple]], where they entered the [[Cave of the Past]]. The [[Star Dragon Sword]], awakened by Viktor, agreed to help him on his mission<ref>"I was just getting tired of sleeping. I'll join you on your mission. Pull me out." - Star Dragon Sword ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. The next morning, Viktor, Tir, [[Cleo]], and [[Hix]], along with the their party, made their way to the top of [[Neclord's Castle]] in order to prevent Neclord's marriage to [[Tengaar]]. Bearing the Star Dragon Sword, Viktor attacked Neclord, asking if he remembered North Window<ref>"That's right, Neclord. You're going to die here. Damn you to hell, Neclord! You remember the village of Northwind?!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, vowing to make sure that Neclord would never waste his breath again<ref>"I'll make sure you never waste your breath again. Here we go, Star Dragon!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===Mercenary Leader===
[[File:Viktor and Anabelle chillax.png|220px|thumb|left|As opposed to Kanakan of the north]]Afterwards, Viktor had left for [[South Window Principality]] with [[Flik]] but had gotten lost in the [[Karakas Desert]]. Afterwards, Viktor said that he had forgotten something important, so they had to make another round trip through the desert.


Raising the Star Dragon Sword, Viktor defeated Neclord, claiming that this was where his journey ended<ref>"This is where my journey ends. You killed my family and friends, and I traveled far looking for you. Now it's time for revenge!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following Neclord's defeat, Viktor left the Toran Liberation Army briefly in order to return to North Window<ref>"I tracked Neclord for many years, and I finally got my revenge. I must go to my village now and deliver the news." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and share the news of Neclord's defeat at his family's grave<ref>"Please. I must go deliver the news at my family's grave." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
After a year and a half, they met with [[Anabelle]], the mayor of [[Muse City]] and started a mercenary group in her employment. Another year and a half after that and Viktor would discover [[Hero (Suikoden II)|a young man]] from the [[Highland Kingdom]] who had narrowly escaped a plot by [[Luca Blight]].


On his way to return to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor briefly visited the noble [[Warren]], but [[Kasim Hazil]] and his men caught and quickly imprisoned them in [[Moravia]]. [[Taggart]], a servant of Warren, managed to escape, and spread word of Viktor and Warren's imprisonment to the Toran Liberation Army, who quickly launched a rescue effort. Viktor never doubted that the Toran Liberation Army would come to rescue him and chided Tir for making him wait<ref>"You're late, Tir. I've been waiting forever for you to show up." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"Didn't I tell you they'd come, Warren?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Viktor returned Gremio's axe to Tir, urging Tir to go on for all the soldiers who believed in a better future<ref>"I kept it hidden away until now. I thought it would only sadden you more. But I may lose my life tomorrow, so I thought I'd give it to you tonight. Tir, it will be a big battle tomorrow. May lives will be lost. But you must go on. For all the soldiers who believe in a better future. For Gremio. Right?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor helped Tir to close the floodgates at Shasarazade in order to light it on fire<ref>"Then I'll close the floodgate. You wait here, Tir." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and saved General [[Sonya Shulen]] from committing suicide<ref>"Can't let a pretty lady like you die. Besides, you seem to have your reasons. Tir, we'll take this woman general with us." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
The [[Dunan Unification War]] would soon break out and Viktor's forces would be routed by the [[Highland Army]]. Making his way to Muse City, he would fight and drink alongside Anabelle one more time, buoying her spirits in the face of the imminent Highland attack. Sadly, Anabelle would be assassinated by [[Jowy Atreides]] soon after and Viktor would have to flee the city as it fell to Highland.


Following the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Viktor noted that he and Tir had returned to Gregminster in far different circumstances from when they had left it<ref>"Here we are, Tir, back in Gregminster. And under very different circumstances from the time we escaped." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor witnessed Barbarosa's leap from the [[Floating Garden]] along with [[Windy]], noting after he fell that that was the end of the Emperor<ref>" The end of the Emperor." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. As the Toran Liberation Army made their way out of [[Gregminster Palace]], Viktor and [[Flik]] stayed behind in order to protect Tir from the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers who wanted to gain revenge for Emperor Barbarosa's apparent death.
[[File:Viktor returns for his partner.png|220px|thumb|right|Swords are for life, not just for specific vampire issues]]Arriving in [[South Window City]], Viktor would petition Mayor [[Granmeyer]] for help. In return, Granmeyer had Viktor investigate some disappearances around [[North Window]]. There, Viktor would discover that [[Neclord]] was still alive, much to his dismay. Journeying to the [[Cave of the Wind]], Viktor would reclaim the [[Celestial Sword]], which he had abandoned there due to its complaining.


Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Viktor was declared missing in action<ref>"Missing in action in the final battle." - Viktor's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]</ref>.
Returning to North Window, Celestial Sword in hand, Viktor would confront Neclord. The vampire tried to confuse Neclord by resurrecting [[Daisy]]. However, Viktor was not fooled and decapitated the false body. Still, this bought enough time for Neclord to escape for the time being.


==Personality and Traits==
[[File:Viktor strikes down Neclord.png|220px|thumb|left|Why not let the sword get in the last word?]]Viktor helped greatly in the foundation of the [[New Alliance Army]], even suggesting the use of North Window's castle as its [[New Alliance Army Headquarters|headquarters]] and supported its leader through his hardships. He was a prominent commander throughout the war and a driving force behind the army.
A strong and muscular man, Viktor was said to resemble a bear<ref>"I've seen this bear-like man too." - Hix ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Viktor is an easy-going and friendly personality. As Odessa Silverberg noted, Viktor was likely to drag anyone who he liked into the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"I guess you've all been fooled by Viktor as well. Whenever he takes a liking to someone, he just drags them in. - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor also had a great sense of a loyalty. Even following Odessa's death, Viktor was quick to defend her<ref>"That what? I don't like your tone of voice. What's wrong with what Odessa was doing?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor strove to defend Tir McDohl as well, even risking his life in Gregminster Palace to keep Tir safe<ref>"Tir, I'll stall them. You go on ahead." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Upon Neclord's return in [[Tinto Principality]], Viktor would gather the aid of [[Kahn Marley]] and [[Sierra Mikain]], and together they were able to strike down the [[vampire]] once and for all, sealing Viktor's revenge for good. After destroying Neclord in [[Tinto City]], Viktor would continue to serve in the New Alliance Army for the remainder of the war.


Viktor felt a great sense of guilt following Odessa's death, especially when confronted by Flik. Viktor begged Flik for forgiveness<ref>"Forgive me, Flik. Forgive me..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but Flik did not feel that Odessa's death had been Viktor's fault.  
Following the Dunan Unification War, Viktor no longer had his journey of revenge. Instead, he began a journey of no purpose with his friend Flik. That said, as a person who lives by the sword, their eventual destination would likely be another battle in which they are needed.


Due to his travels and experiences, Viktor could sometimes get hunches about the future<ref>"After leaving my village behind, I traveled all over the place. I met all kinds of people, and experienced many things. That's why I sometimes have hunches. Gremio, stay here." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He had a feeling that Gremio should not accompany Tir to the Kunan region and was proved correct when Gremio was killed in Soniere Prison. Viktor tried desperately to convince Gremio not to sacrifice himself<ref>"My god! Gremio! Come on out! What are you doing? Hurry!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"What are you talking about? We'll get by somehow. So hurry up and come..."- Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  An occasionally rash man, Viktor refused to listen to Milich Oppenheimer's admission that he held a Conqueror Rune and could not understand Tir's decision to pardon Milich Oppenheimer for killing Gremio<ref>"Get out of the way, Mathiu! Black Rune, Pink Balloon, what's the difference? This scoundrel killed Gremio!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Sometime following this, Viktor would manage to pass off the [[Celestial Sword]] to [[Edge]], after he wielded the sword to destroy a vampire threatening his village. Hearing word of the [[Higheast Rebellion|Harmonian invasion of Dunan]], Viktor and Flik immediately left to fight in the conflict, leaving the sword with Edge.


Viktor also was somewhat of a rogue. Viktor ran out on his bill after eating at Marie's Inn<ref>"No big deal. I was just wondering how to pay for my meal, and..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, stole Gremio's money in order to leave Gregminster<ref>"Why should I use my own money to help you get away?" - Viktor<br>"What do you mean? Hey, my wallet! When did you...?" - Gremio ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, lit [[Grady]]'s mansion on fire in an attempt to distract Grady's guards<ref>"Viktor! What have you done? You didn't...?" - Gremio<br>"Heh, heh. I didn't do anything. It must be the dry weather." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and was more comfortable with stealing Kirinji than the more scrupulous Gremio<ref>"Are we pretending to be thieves now? How pathetic!" - Gremio<br>"Who's pretending? We are thieves." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Gremio tried to discourage Tir from taking after Viktor<ref>"My goodness! Young Master, don't you dare take after someone like this!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and understood why someone could call Viktor a deliquent<ref>"D-Delinquents! Don't you dare insult Young Master. I can understand such language for Viktor." - Gremio ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
==Game info==
===Suikoden===
Despite his rogue behavior, however, Viktor had a clear sense of morality. When [[Ain Gide]] refused to give way to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor was hesitant to fight him<ref>"The Imperial Army is virtually finished! Please let us through. I owe you one, and would hate to harm you." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Ain Gide was killed in battle, Viktor commented that although Ain Gide had been wrong, his actions had been priceless<ref>"Yes, he was wrong. But just as some things can be right and useless at the same time, can't something be wrong... and priceless?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor was also instrumental in saving a suicidal Sonya Shulen from casting herself into the fires of Shasarazade<ref>"Can't let a pretty lady like you die. Besides, you seem to have your reasons. Tir, we'll take this woman general with us." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
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Despite his easy going personality, Viktor held a deep emnity for the vampire Neclord and never forgave him for ruining North Window<ref>"That's right, Neclord. You're going to die here. Damn you to hell, Neclord! You remember the village of Northwind?!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and vowed to destroy him with his own hands<ref>"I must destroy him With my own hands." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
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==References==
===Suikoden II===
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[[category: Characters in Suikoden]][[Category:Characters in Suikoden II]]
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|024|[[Viktor (CS card 024)|Viktor]]|{{Leader}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|279|[[Viktor (CS card 279)|Viktor]]|{{Leader}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-149|[[Viktor (CS card CS2-149)|Viktor]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-290|[[Viktor & Flik (CS card CS2-290)|Viktor & Flik]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-399/R024|[[Viktor (CS card CS2-399)|Viktor]]|{{Leader}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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{{CS list|164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card 164)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|167|[[Mercenary Fortress Battle (CS card 167)|Mercenary Fortress Battle]]|{{Mission}}|[[Starter Box]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-256|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-256)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-367|[[Find the Celestial Sword (CS card CS2-367)|Find the Celestial Sword]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-374|[[Mercenary Fortress Flag (CS card CS2-374)|Mercenary Fortress Flag]]|{{Facilities}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-605/R164|[[Vanquish Neclord (CS card CS2-605)|Vanquish Neclord]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-608/R167|[[Mercenary Fortress Battle (CS card CS2-608)|Mercenary Fortress Battle]]|{{Mission}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Viktor (Suikoden).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Viktor (Sega Saturn).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn OP artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Viktor (Suikoden II).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Viktor (Genso Shinsho).png|[[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] artwork by [[Red Fang & Blue Fang]]
File:Viktor (Card Stories 024).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Otokita Takao]]
File:Viktor (Card Stories CS2-149).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Kaneda Eiji]]
File:Viktor (SP character art).png|[[Suikoden STAR LEAP]] artwork by [[Moryo]]
File:Viktor (SA character art).png|[[Suikoden: The Anime]] artwork
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Viktor (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Viktor (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Viktor (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Viktor (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Viktor (CS GBA portrait).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] Game Boy Advance portrait
File:Viktor (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Viktor (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
File:Viktor (SP character sprite).png|Viktor [[Suikoden Star Leap]] animated sprite
</gallery>
 
===Publications===
<gallery>
Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden.jpg|[[Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden]] cover artwork by [[Kawano Junko|Genso Suikoden Development Team Kitsune-san]]
File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 1.jpg|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 2.jpg|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 3.jpg|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] artwork by [[Yashioka Shō]]
</gallery>
 
===Live performance===
<gallery>
File:Viktor (TS cast photo).jpg|[[Suikoden -Gate Rune Wars Arc- The Stage]], performed by [[Isogai Ryuko]]
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|ビクトール}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Bikutōru}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|维克多}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|維克多}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Wéikèduō}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Viktor}}
{{Other Names row|French|Viktor}}
{{Other Names row|German|Viktor}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Viktor}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Viktor}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>
 
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), pages 12-9
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 172-3
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 261-340
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 178-179, 226-7, 238
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7]] (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 88
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 97-8
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.12]] (ISBN 4-7753-0159-4), page 5
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 61, Character Archive page 45
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 70, 88-9, 92, 174, 200-1, 264, 342
 
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Latest revision as of 14:05, 19 October 2025

Viktor
ビクトール Bikutōru
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 429
Biographical Information
Star
Tenko Star
Family
Helen (mother)
Martha (grandmother)
Will (brother)

Viktor (ビクトール, Bikutōru) is a major character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1.

Viktor is a mercenary who joined the Toran Liberation Army and the New Alliance Army. Having survived many trials and tribulations, he has a keen eye for character and was one of the first people to sense the hero's true potential as a leader.

Profile

Appearance

A large, muscular, tanned man, Viktor had black, unkempt hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a breastplate over a mustard tunic with the arms torn off. Due to his size and appearance, he was sometimes called "Bear", a nickname he usually laughed off. In his younger days, he had worn a similar tunic with the arms attached, was slenderer, and had neater hair.

He also wore black pants, as well as brown boots, gloves, and a belt. He also carried a pouch with him, secured to a strap that we wore across his chest. The costume was designed with an emphasis on practicality as a warrior. His sword name, Taia Sword, is the same as a powerful sword in the original Water Margin, though it was not wielded by his literary equivalent, Lu Zhishen.

Personality

Viktor had a strong sense of justice and always wielded his sword for what he believed in. Viktor often held his despair deep inside so as not to bother anyone. It was said he had recurring nightmares of what had happened at North Window.

Although outwardly brash and intimidating, he also had a childlike curiosity and a keen eye for detail which made him an invaluable comrade. He was a good judge of character, quickly recognizing the leadership qualities of several youths.

Viktor has prosopagnosia

As a man who lived his life searching for vengeance, Viktor viewed himself as someone who could only live in battle. During the escape from Gregminster Palace at the end of the Gate Rune War, he described himself as someone not needed once the war was over. He felt that his blood-stained hands were not suited to creating a new era of peace.

Over the years, he never forgot his true mission, to find and defeat Neclord. When the opportunity arose during the Gate Rune War, Viktor dropped all pretense of any other motivation. Even following Neclord's defeat, Viktor's immediate reaction was to leave for North Window. When Neclord revealed himself during the Dunan Unification War, Viktor was crushed but quickly refocused himself on striking down the vampire once and for all.

His nickname, "Vagabond Viktor", gives the impression that he travels wherever the wind blows, but Viktor seems to have the idea that it comes from him making a name for himself as a warrior in various places across the land.

History

Survivor of North Window

Viktor grew up in the town of North Window in the City-States of Jowston. He began his mercenary career at a young age, becoming acquainted with Anabelle of Muse City at some point in time. His father had been the commander of the 4th North Window unit but fell in combat against the Scarlet Moon Empire in SY 447. His sword skills were self-taught.

I painted all those fences for nothing!?

He avoided the destruction of the town by Neclord as he had been out of town buying medicine for his mother, and other supplies, at the time. He would rush back to the village in an attempt to rescue Daisy, but was easily defeated by Neclord and nearly killed, his life only saved by a Sacrificial Jizo he had bought at her request.

After recovering in Kuskus Town, he would be part of the South Window City investigation team, helping to clear out the remaining zombies in North Window. Once this was complete, he would see to the burial of every villager personally, refusing to be helped.

Following this, Viktor fell into a stupor, having been refused a task force to hunt down Neclord with. In the Lion's Fang Inn, he would be rescued from a drunken bar brawl by Zamji. Completely despondent, Viktor would spend the next six months with Zamji's family, slowly recovering emotionally from his ordeal.

Learning of the increasing tensions between South Window and Two River City, Viktor would work with Anabelle and Zamji to uncover the plot and defeat the arms merchants, including an acquaintance, Kou Long, who had set the two city-states against one another, using the incident at North Window as a flashpoint.

Uncovering the conspiracy and capturing Kou Long, peace would be preserved and sometime later, Viktor would decide to leave Jowston in order to find and destroy Neclord.

Vagabond Days

Now then, boys, step on up if you're ready to die! You'll have to rip the heart from my chest before I stop fightin'!

—  Viktor
"I promise I won't talk politics." One drink later...

Ever since then, Viktor wandered the lands as a mercenary, hoping to gain his revenge against Neclord someday. He gained the nickname Vagabond Viktor around this time. He wielded a large, two-handed sword in battle. He was a member of the initial Toran Liberation Army led by Odessa Silverberg during the Gate Rune War. His self-taught sword technique made him a vital member of the fledgling force.

It was only happenstance that led to Viktor coming across the hero during his flight from Gregminster. He would take advantage of the boy's plight to bilk his bill at Marie's. Normally, Viktor would have walked away at this point, but his instincts kicked in and he immediately decided to take the hero back to Odessa.

After the death of Odessa, he would follow the leadership of the boy he brought into the Liberation Army. His talents and personality made him a key member of the force. He would later convince Flik to align himself with the new Liberation Army and would accompany the group through their missions in Kunan. Following the death of Gremio, who had accompanied them despite Viktor's warnings, he would take Gremio's axe from Soniere Prison.

Revenge always beats politeness

Later during the Gate Rune War, he would discover that Neclord was in Lorimar. Obtaining the Celestial Sword in the Cave of the Past, Viktor would be finally able to exact his revenge. Following this he took a leave of absence to return to North Window but rejoined the army after being rescued from Moravia Castle where he had been imprisoned on his return.

Upon the Liberation Army advance into Gregminster, Viktor was part of the group that fought Ain Gide. Although he recognized Ain Gide's resistance as ultimately doomed, he knew that as a warrior, Gide was living his life true to his convictions, just as Viktor did. At the end of the war, he would stay behind in the crumbling castle along with Flik in order to ensure their leader's escape.

In the immediate aftermath of the war, he and Flik had hid out in an inn in a nearby village to avoid the remnants of the Imperial Army.

Mercenary Leader

As opposed to Kanakan of the north

Afterwards, Viktor had left for South Window Principality with Flik but had gotten lost in the Karakas Desert. Afterwards, Viktor said that he had forgotten something important, so they had to make another round trip through the desert.

After a year and a half, they met with Anabelle, the mayor of Muse City and started a mercenary group in her employment. Another year and a half after that and Viktor would discover a young man from the Highland Kingdom who had narrowly escaped a plot by Luca Blight.

The Dunan Unification War would soon break out and Viktor's forces would be routed by the Highland Army. Making his way to Muse City, he would fight and drink alongside Anabelle one more time, buoying her spirits in the face of the imminent Highland attack. Sadly, Anabelle would be assassinated by Jowy Atreides soon after and Viktor would have to flee the city as it fell to Highland.

Swords are for life, not just for specific vampire issues

Arriving in South Window City, Viktor would petition Mayor Granmeyer for help. In return, Granmeyer had Viktor investigate some disappearances around North Window. There, Viktor would discover that Neclord was still alive, much to his dismay. Journeying to the Cave of the Wind, Viktor would reclaim the Celestial Sword, which he had abandoned there due to its complaining.

Returning to North Window, Celestial Sword in hand, Viktor would confront Neclord. The vampire tried to confuse Neclord by resurrecting Daisy. However, Viktor was not fooled and decapitated the false body. Still, this bought enough time for Neclord to escape for the time being.

Why not let the sword get in the last word?

Viktor helped greatly in the foundation of the New Alliance Army, even suggesting the use of North Window's castle as its headquarters and supported its leader through his hardships. He was a prominent commander throughout the war and a driving force behind the army.

Upon Neclord's return in Tinto Principality, Viktor would gather the aid of Kahn Marley and Sierra Mikain, and together they were able to strike down the vampire once and for all, sealing Viktor's revenge for good. After destroying Neclord in Tinto City, Viktor would continue to serve in the New Alliance Army for the remainder of the war.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Viktor no longer had his journey of revenge. Instead, he began a journey of no purpose with his friend Flik. That said, as a person who lives by the sword, their eventual destination would likely be another battle in which they are needed.

Sometime following this, Viktor would manage to pass off the Celestial Sword to Edge, after he wielded the sword to destroy a vampire threatening his village. Hearing word of the Harmonian invasion of Dunan, Viktor and Flik immediately left to fight in the conflict, leaving the sword with Edge.

Game info

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins automatically following plot events in Gregminster.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 7 3

Battle Bonds

Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Light armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Rune
Slot Rune
Runes None
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet None
Armor Fur Robe
Shield Cannot equip
Other Boots
None
Items None

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP C 26 190 660 830
STR B+ 14 86 182 215
DEX G 11 43 88 110
PROT B 14 106 180 210
MAG F 12 51 108 130
SPD D 13 68 146 170
LCK E 12 60 128 150

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit Viktor's Team
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 14
Sub ATK 2
Soldiers 300

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Taia Sword 7
2 9
3 11
4 14
5 Shiko Sword 22
6 27
7 34
8 41
9 49
10 59
11 70
12 Koten Sword 93
13 105
14 119
15 138
16 160
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 3
Runes None attached


Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Celestial Sword 9
2 11
3 13
4 16
5 Black Celestial Sword 25
6 30
7 39
8 55
9 62
10 75
11 83
12 Dark Celestial Sword 109
13 112
14 143
15 163
16 185
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Celestial Sword
Range Short
Initial LV 3
Runes None attached

Suikoden II

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins automatically during plot events in South Window City.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
Automatic Male 20 note 6 note

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Short
Type Male
Size Medium
Anger Temperamental
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Cross Attack Flik, Viktor
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Protects no one
Protected by Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Light armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Half Helmet
Armor Chain Mail
Shield Cannot equip
Other Gloves
Boots

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
C X D
Lightning Wind Holy
C D D
Darkness Shield Non-Elemental
C X X
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Level 1
Left hand Level 30
Weapon None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP C 26 220 335 490
STR C+ 14 113 142 170
DEX E 12 60 94 128
PROT B 14 86 134 182
MAG H 11 36 54 71
MDEF E 12 60 94 128
SPD E 12 60 94 128
LCK D 13 68 107 146

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Taia Sword 7
2 9
3 12
4 15
5 Shiko Sword 19
6 31
7 39
8 46
9 55
10 64
11 Koten Sword 73
12 97
13 111
14 129
15 147
16 160
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Two-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 6 note
Runes None attached


Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Celestial Sword 8
2 11
3 14
4 17
5 Celestial Sword 22
6 34
7 42
8 50
9 59
10 69
11 Celestial Sword 78
12 102
13 113
14 136
15 155
16 170
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type Celestial Sword
Range Short
Initial LV 6
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
024 Viktor Leader Booster Pack Vol.1
279 Viktor Leader Premium Pack
CS2-149 Viktor Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-290 Viktor & Flik Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-399/R024 Viktor Leader Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
164 Vanquish Neclord Mission Booster Pack Vol.1
167 Mercenary Fortress Battle Mission Starter Box
CS2-256 Vanquish Neclord Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-367 Find the Celestial Sword Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-374 Mercenary Fortress Flag Facilities CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-605/R164 Vanquish Neclord Mission Remake Booster
CS2-608/R167 Mercenary Fortress Battle Mission Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Publications

Live performance

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) ビクトール
Japanese (romaji) Bikutōru
Chinese simplified (HDR) 维克多
Chinese traditional (HDR) 維克多
Chinese pinyin Wéikèduō
English Viktor
French Viktor
German Viktor
Italian Viktor
Spanish Viktor

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3 (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), pages 12-9
  2. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 172-3
  3. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 261-340
  4. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 178-179, 226-7, 238
  5. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 88
  6. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 97-8
  7. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.12 (ISBN 4-7753-0159-4), page 5
  8. Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 61, Character Archive page 45
  9. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 70, 88-9, 92, 174, 200-1, 264, 342