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}}'''Vincent de Boule''' (ヴァンサン・ド・ブール, ''Vansan do Būru'') is a character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]]. Vincent is an aristocrat prone to fanciful claims although his noble standing is called into question by some.
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'''Vincent De Boule''' (ヴァンサン・ド・ブール, ''Vansan do Būru'') is a character in [[Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. Vincent is an aristocrat prone to fanciful claims although his noble standing is called into question by some.


==Biography==
==Profile==
===Suikoden===
===Appearance===
{{quote | What I'm trying to tell you is that you have the honor of being owed money by me for a little while. | Vincent de Boule}}
[[File:Vincent De Boule Suikoden II bust.png|left]]
Vincent de Boule considered himself of pure aristocratic stock<ref>"I, Vincent de Boule, of pure aristocratic extraction, will owe you money. You should be happy." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and claimed to be a lord, vacationing in [[Kunan]]<ref>"Permit me to introduce myself. I am Lord Vincent de Boule, at present vacationing in these parts." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He also claimed to be on his way to visit [[Joshua Levenheit]] of the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]]<ref>"I am presently on my way to meet Joshua of the Knights of the Dragon's Den." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Vincent De Boule is a pale, slender man clad in an elaborate outfit befitting his nobility. In [[Suikoden]], he wears a green vest, embroidered with gold, with white underclothes. He also wears a red cape, white ruffle and knee-high green, gold embroidered boots.
 
In [[Suikoden II]], his outfit is even more extravagant. His green outfit now consisting of puff shoulders, green and silver striped pantaloons, a large red ribbon around the waist and golden ribbons and bows tied around his white leggings and green shoes. He also wore a half-cape, emblazoned with a rose, over his right arm.
 
The white elements of his clothing were said to offset the more ostentatious offerings of his outfit while the coordination of green across all elements of his outfit were said to speak to his eye for coordination.
 
===Personality===
{{quote | The 'Rose Brooch' is just a trinket but our friendship is what is truly precious, non? | Vincent De Boule}}
[[File:Narcissist Tea Time.png|thumb|left|220px|Vincent (second from the right) enjoys tea with [[Milich Oppenheimer|Milich]], [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]] and [[Esmeralda]].]]Vincent always carried himself with poise and was rarely seen without a rose in his hand. His eccentric tone gave him a generally elusive air.
 
Some of his actions during the [[Gate Rune War]], such as his running out on bills and imprisonment led some to believe he was a fraudulent or self-proclaimed noble but both his inheritance and the investigations of [[Richmond]] would confirm that prior to the collapse of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], he was indeed a nobleman of the state.
 
Trust was something valued very highly by Vincent, as he felt that true friendship could not blossom from mistrust. He was deeply hurt by accusations that his sentiments and actions were not motivated by honesty. In his mind, the reason why he asked the hero to pay for his lodging in [[Antei]] was to make the young master reflect on the foolishness of not trusting others.
 
As a nobleman of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he was very much a soul mate of other aristocratic-inclined individuals such as [[Simone Verdricci]], [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and [[Esmeralda]] and often took tea and chatted with them. However, it was not only people similar in manners to him who Vincent could consider a soul mate.
 
As well as declaring [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] a dear friend for rescuing him during the Gate Rune War, he would later consider [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New Alliance Army]] his bosom friend, for aiding Simone during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. He would also remind Simone that their friendship was a beautiful bond that could not be weakened by the losing of trinkets.
 
Although it may seem like Vincent dispensed this title freely, he did not, in fact, devote himself lightly. He merely had several close friends whom he held a sincere respect for. His faith in such true friends, therefore, is not shaken easily and he is sure not to betray such friendships.
 
During the Gate Rune War, he would spend much of his time with Milich and Esmeralda, the atmosphere for their time together completely removed from the stresses of war. During the Dunan Unification War, he would spend his time with Simone in similar surroundings.
 
==History==
{{quote | Just think of the honor. I, Vincent De Boule, a pure-blooded aristocratic, will be indebted to you. You should be overjoyed. | Vincent De Boule}}
[[File:Vincent meets the Liberation Army leader.png|thumb|left|220px|Vincent was first encountered in [[Antei]], trying to charm his way out of paying for his meal.]]Vincent De Boule was a member of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] aristocracy. He was very much a natural noble, enjoying poetic conversations, hosting elegant tea parties and always making sure to be at the cutting edge of aristocratic fashion.
 
As a child, he used to sneak through a hidden entrance to visit the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]]. During these times, Vincent would often see [[Joshua Levenheit]] riding his dragon. Although the two did not seem to interact, for Vincent, a nobleman of the Empire, Joshua, the leader of the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]], honored by the Empire, was a natural "dear friend".
 
During the [[Gate Rune War]], he first encountered the [[Toran Liberation Army]] in [[Antei]], where he skipped out on a meal due to a claimed lack of money. He would encounter the group again at the entrance to the [[Dragon's Den]], where he showed them his secret entrance to the guarded cave.
 
He would later be imprisoned in [[Moravia Castle]] and when rescued he would immediately join the [[Toran Liberation Army]], discarding his noble status and joyfully embracing [[Hero (Suikoden)|its leader]] as a true friend.
 
Although a noble, he lost his title after the Gate Rune War, when the new [[Toran Republic]] abolished the Scarlet Moon nobility. Vincent was still entitled to return home and receive his inheritance, however. After that, he would use his funds to study abroad, traveling around the world. A month before arriving in the [[City-States of Jowston]], he would meet and become swift friends with [[Simone Verdricci]].


After escaping paying for a bill in [[Antei]], he journeyed to the [[Dragon's Den]] where he attempted to persuade the gatekeeper to allow him entry, claiming to be a close friend of Joshua's<ref>"Vincent here is a dear friend of Joshua's. If Joshua finds out you turned Vincent away, he'll be furious." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Refused, he showed [[Hero (Suikoden)]], [[Flik]] and [[Humphrey Mintz]] a secret entrance into the cave, where he claimed to play as a child<ref>"Ah, nostalgia. I would come to the Dragon Knight's Domain to play when I was a child. So I know the area well. You can enter the domain from behind this rock. I played in this spot often as a child." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He did not accompany Tir and the others, however, citing his nobility<ref>"That is a foolish question. A man of my birth would never sneak in like a common burglar." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
[[File:Vincent meets the New Alliance Army leader.png|thumb|right|220px|In [[Radat Town]], Vincent searched for his dear friend, [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]].]]As the [[Dunan Unification War]] raged, he would join the [[New Alliance Army]] after hearing how [[Hero (Suikoden II)|its leader]] had helped Simone recover the [[Rose Brooch]] Vincent had given him, although he would gently admonish Simone for thinking their friendship could be broken so easily by a lost trinket.


He was later captured by general [[Kasim Hazil]] and imprisoned in [[Moravia]]<ref>"God, what an awful creature that Kasim is, suddenly locking me up in this place." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> along with [[Viktor]] and [[Warren]]. He was freed during the [[Toran Liberation Army]]'s rescue attempt on the castle, and proclaiming eternal gratitude, vowed to aid Tir by joining the Liberation Army<ref>"I, Vansan, in the name of friendship, renounce my aristocratic standing and swear to fight by your side." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the fall of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Vincent returned home where he claimed his inheritance<ref>"Returns home and claims his inheritence." - Vincent de Boule's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the war, he intended to continue his studies in the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia]]. At some point, he would stop to enjoy himself with his aristocratic friends in the [[Toran Republic]]. [[Nash Latkje]] would find himself in the middle of one of these tea parties unexpectedly, thanks to a mishap from [[Viki]], although the intrusion did little to upset the civilized atmosphere.


==Noble status==
Sometime later, around the year 469, Vincent would hold a beauty contest at that Toran location, where like-mind narcissist-types would socialize and compete with one another. Vincent would claim that his worldly travels over the years were to ensure this event was a success. He himself did not contribute a single [[potch]] to the event's funding. It was his dear friends, such as [[Milich Oppenheimer|Milich]] and Simone, who provided the money.
Vincent's noble status, especially in the first [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]], is something of a mixed issue. Vincent himself declares himself to be an aristocrat<ref>"I, Vincent de Boule, of pure aristocratic extraction, will owe you money. You should be happy." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, whereas the inn owner declared him a fraud<ref>"Liar! You're no aristocrat!" - Owner ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He also tried to talk his way into the Dragon's Den for reasons unknown<ref>"What a thing to say. I'm telling you who I am for your sake. Vincent here is a dear friend of Joshua's. If Joshua finds out you turned Vincent away, he'll be furious. You're new here, aren't you? There's still time to do the right thing." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He was refused entry but whether he was lying<ref>"Tell any more lies and you'll be sorry!" - Gatekeeper ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> or victim of an unfortunate coincidence is also a mystery<ref>"Oh, I see. The last time I was here was a little over five years ago." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Flik declared him a fraud in Antei<ref>"But that swindler did say he was going to the Domain of the Dragon Knights." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> but also called him aristocratic scum at the Dragon's Den<ref>"Heh! Listen up, aristocratic scum! If this is an entrance, why didn't you use it yourself?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Whatever the case, whether he was a true fraud or a noble fallen on hard times, it appears his inheritance ensured his status by [[Suikoden II]].
At the event, Vincent would award [[Augustine Nabor]] with a Rose Brooch with the two gentlemen becoming "dear friends" in the process.


==Game info==
==Gameplay==
===Suikoden===
===Suikoden===
====Recruiting====
{{S1 character data
{{Recruit
|hlevel= 4
|image=Vincent de Boule (portrait).png
|name= Vincent
|name=Vincent de Boule
|recruit= Following the rescue of [[Viktor]] and [[Warren]] return to the jail-cell on the top floor of [[Moravia Castle]] and talk to Vincent inside the cell.
|jp= ヴァンサン・ド・ブール
|castleLevel=2
|jpt= Vansan do Būru
|unitName= [[The Narcissists (war unit)|The Narcissists]]
|details= Following the rescue of [[Viktor]] and [[Warren]] return to the jail-cell on the top floor of [[Moravia]] and talk to [[Vincent de Boule]] inside the cell
|unitType= Charge
|soldiers= 5
|atkLead= 10
|atkLt= 1
|atk_quote= I, shall die for your friendship.
|def_quote= I... lay down my life for a friend.
|warDefeat=D
|type=Male
}}
}}
===Suikoden II===
{{S2 character data
|hlevel= 4
|portrait=[[File:Vincent (S2 HDR portrait).png|x128px]]
|recruit= Talk to Vincent in the southwestern corner of [[Radat Town]]'s sluice gate with [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]] in the party.
|castleLevel=4
|name= Vincent
|levelInt= 49
|weaponType= One-handed sword
|weaponLevel= 10
|type = Mystery
|size= Medium
|anger= N
|panic= 3
|fly= No
|weaponName1= Enchanté
|weaponName2= Ça Va
|weaponName3= Félicitations
|helmetClass= Cap
|armorClass= Light armor
|canShield=yes
|runeRight= Level 1/[[Wind Rune]]
|fire=4
|water=0
|earth=4
|lightning=5
|wind=4
|holy=4
|darkness=4
|shield=0
|hp= E
|str= E
|mag= F
|prot= F
|mdef= C
|dex= C
|spd= E
|lck= F
|helmetInt= [[Wind Feather Ornament]]
|armorInt= [[Scale Mail]]
|shieldInt= [[Main-Gauche]]
|other1Int= [[Rose Brooch]] {{h:title|This accessory cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
|other2Int= [[Potato Pudding]] 6
|other3Int= [[Blue Ribbon]]
|protects= [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]]
|protectors= [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]]
}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|035|[[Vincent (CS card 035)|Vincent]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|288|[[Vincent (CS card 288)|Vincent]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-159|[[Vincent (CS card CS2-159)|Vincent]]|{{Commoner}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-425/R035|[[Vincent (CS card CS2-425)|Vincent]]|{{Commoner}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Name and Weapon==
Vincent is a male name derived from Vincentius (from the present participle of the Latin verb vincere, "to conquer or win"). His Japanese name does not use the standard katakana for Vincent (ヴィンセント, ''Vuinsento'') instead using Vansan (ヴァンサン). This is presumably to emphasize the French accented nature of his name.
Boule, meanwhile, is the French word for ball or bowl, and as a surname would have historically been used by people involved in the manufacturing of the same. Finally, "de" is a particle preceding a ''nom de terre'' in many French noble families. Starting around the 18th century, a lot of non-noble families in France adopted the ''de'' particle despite their common ancestry.
In battle, Vincent wields a rapier named "Enchante" (アンシャンテ, ''Anshante''), a French term meaning "nice to meet you" or more literally, "enchanted". The correct transcription would be ''enchanté'', with an accent on the last e.
This upgrades to "Savat" (サ・ヴァ, ''Sa Vua''), an erroneous localization of the French word "Ça va", meaning "it goes", usually used as "(Comment) ça va", meaning "How's it going/How are you?" and as a response meaning "I'm ok.". Its final upgrade is "Felicitation" (フェリシタシオン, ''Ferishitashion''), a form of congratulations and expression of good wishes.
==Music==
{{MP3
|title=The Narcissists, Once Again
|file=Theme of Narcissism Again
}}{{Main|The Narcissists (theme)}}
Vincent's theme in [[Suikoden]] is the song "The Narcissists". He shares this theme with [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and [[Esmeralda]]. The song is heard when first encountering Vincent in [[Antei]], again when interacting with him at the [[Dragon's Den]], and finally when recruiting him in [[Moravia Castle]].
Following recruitment, the song will play whenever the player speaks to Vincent at [[Toran Castle]] and will continue playing until the player either returns to the center of the castle or speaks with [[Kasios]]. It is song 28 on disc 1 of the official [[Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack]].
In [[Suikoden II]], the song is remixed as "The Narcissists, Once Again". He shares this theme with fellow narcissist [[Simone Verdricci]]. It is song 4 on disc 2 of box 1 of the [[Genso Suikoden II Original Game Soundtrack]].
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Vincent De Boule (Suikoden).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Vincent De Boule (Suikoden II).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Vincent (CS card art 035).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Fujita Kaori]]
File:Vincent (Card Stories CS2-159).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Otokita Takao]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Vincent (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Vincent (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Vincent (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Vincent De Boule (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Vincent (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Vincent (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
</gallery>
==Trivia==
* Vincent's best performance in the annual [https://twitter.com/gensosenkyo Gensosenkyo fan poll] is a tie for 51st in 2018. He did not place at all in 2017 or 2019.
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|ヴァンサン・ド・ブール}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Vansan do Būru}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|文森特·德·布鲁}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|文森特・德・布魯}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Wén sēntè dé bù lǔ}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English (PS1)|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names row|English (HDR)|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names row|French|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names row|German|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Vincent De Boule}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 101
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 31
{{Top icons
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 32
|Suikoden= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.13]] (ISBN 4-7753-0182-9), pages 44-45
|Suikoden II= yes
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 25, 127, 129, 245, 287
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= yes
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= yes
}}
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[[de: Vincent De Boule]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 17 April 2025

Vincent De Boule
ヴァンサン・ド・ブール Vansan do Būru
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male/Unknown
Birth Date
SY 427
Age
31 (S1)
34 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chichin Star
From
Gregminster
Meta Information
Appearances

Vincent De Boule (ヴァンサン・ド・ブール, Vansan do Būru) is a character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. Vincent is an aristocrat prone to fanciful claims although his noble standing is called into question by some.

Profile

Appearance

Vincent De Boule is a pale, slender man clad in an elaborate outfit befitting his nobility. In Suikoden, he wears a green vest, embroidered with gold, with white underclothes. He also wears a red cape, white ruffle and knee-high green, gold embroidered boots.

In Suikoden II, his outfit is even more extravagant. His green outfit now consisting of puff shoulders, green and silver striped pantaloons, a large red ribbon around the waist and golden ribbons and bows tied around his white leggings and green shoes. He also wore a half-cape, emblazoned with a rose, over his right arm.

The white elements of his clothing were said to offset the more ostentatious offerings of his outfit while the coordination of green across all elements of his outfit were said to speak to his eye for coordination.

Personality

The 'Rose Brooch' is just a trinket but our friendship is what is truly precious, non?

—  Vincent De Boule
Vincent (second from the right) enjoys tea with Milich, Simone and Esmeralda.

Vincent always carried himself with poise and was rarely seen without a rose in his hand. His eccentric tone gave him a generally elusive air.

Some of his actions during the Gate Rune War, such as his running out on bills and imprisonment led some to believe he was a fraudulent or self-proclaimed noble but both his inheritance and the investigations of Richmond would confirm that prior to the collapse of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he was indeed a nobleman of the state.

Trust was something valued very highly by Vincent, as he felt that true friendship could not blossom from mistrust. He was deeply hurt by accusations that his sentiments and actions were not motivated by honesty. In his mind, the reason why he asked the hero to pay for his lodging in Antei was to make the young master reflect on the foolishness of not trusting others.

As a nobleman of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he was very much a soul mate of other aristocratic-inclined individuals such as Simone Verdricci, Milich Oppenheimer and Esmeralda and often took tea and chatted with them. However, it was not only people similar in manners to him who Vincent could consider a soul mate.

As well as declaring McDohl a dear friend for rescuing him during the Gate Rune War, he would later consider the leader of the New Alliance Army his bosom friend, for aiding Simone during the Dunan Unification War. He would also remind Simone that their friendship was a beautiful bond that could not be weakened by the losing of trinkets.

Although it may seem like Vincent dispensed this title freely, he did not, in fact, devote himself lightly. He merely had several close friends whom he held a sincere respect for. His faith in such true friends, therefore, is not shaken easily and he is sure not to betray such friendships.

During the Gate Rune War, he would spend much of his time with Milich and Esmeralda, the atmosphere for their time together completely removed from the stresses of war. During the Dunan Unification War, he would spend his time with Simone in similar surroundings.

History

Just think of the honor. I, Vincent De Boule, a pure-blooded aristocratic, will be indebted to you. You should be overjoyed.

—  Vincent De Boule
Vincent was first encountered in Antei, trying to charm his way out of paying for his meal.

Vincent De Boule was a member of the Scarlet Moon Empire aristocracy. He was very much a natural noble, enjoying poetic conversations, hosting elegant tea parties and always making sure to be at the cutting edge of aristocratic fashion.

As a child, he used to sneak through a hidden entrance to visit the Dragon Knight's Domain. During these times, Vincent would often see Joshua Levenheit riding his dragon. Although the two did not seem to interact, for Vincent, a nobleman of the Empire, Joshua, the leader of the Knights of the Dragon's Den, honored by the Empire, was a natural "dear friend".

During the Gate Rune War, he first encountered the Toran Liberation Army in Antei, where he skipped out on a meal due to a claimed lack of money. He would encounter the group again at the entrance to the Dragon's Den, where he showed them his secret entrance to the guarded cave.

He would later be imprisoned in Moravia Castle and when rescued he would immediately join the Toran Liberation Army, discarding his noble status and joyfully embracing its leader as a true friend.

Although a noble, he lost his title after the Gate Rune War, when the new Toran Republic abolished the Scarlet Moon nobility. Vincent was still entitled to return home and receive his inheritance, however. After that, he would use his funds to study abroad, traveling around the world. A month before arriving in the City-States of Jowston, he would meet and become swift friends with Simone Verdricci.

In Radat Town, Vincent searched for his dear friend, Simone.

As the Dunan Unification War raged, he would join the New Alliance Army after hearing how its leader had helped Simone recover the Rose Brooch Vincent had given him, although he would gently admonish Simone for thinking their friendship could be broken so easily by a lost trinket.

Following the war, he intended to continue his studies in the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia. At some point, he would stop to enjoy himself with his aristocratic friends in the Toran Republic. Nash Latkje would find himself in the middle of one of these tea parties unexpectedly, thanks to a mishap from Viki, although the intrusion did little to upset the civilized atmosphere.

Sometime later, around the year 469, Vincent would hold a beauty contest at that Toran location, where like-mind narcissist-types would socialize and compete with one another. Vincent would claim that his worldly travels over the years were to ensure this event was a success. He himself did not contribute a single potch to the event's funding. It was his dear friends, such as Milich and Simone, who provided the money.

At the event, Vincent would award Augustine Nabor with a Rose Brooch with the two gentlemen becoming "dear friends" in the process.

Gameplay

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Following the rescue of Viktor and Warren return to the jail-cell on the top floor of Moravia Castle and talk to Vincent inside the cell.
Castle LV Type
LV 2 Male

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Narcissists
Unit Type Charge
Defeat Can die
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK 10
Sub ATK 1
Soldiers 5


Suikoden II

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Talk to Vincent in the southwestern corner of Radat Town's sluice gate with Simone in the party.
Castle LV Type Level Weapon LV
LV 4 Mystery 49 10

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Range Short
Type Mystery
Size Medium
Anger Even-tempered
Panic Level 3
Flying No
Unite Attacks
Name Members
Narcissists Attack Simone, Vincent
Good Will
Action Character(s)
Protects Simone
Protected by Simone

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Cap
Armor Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Mystery
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet Wind Feather Ornament
Armor Scale Mail
Shield Main-Gauche
Other Rose Brooch
Potato Pudding 6
Blue Ribbon

Runes

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

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 90
HP E 20 170 290 410
STR E 12 60 94 128
DEX C 13 75 119 163
PROT F 12 51 80 108
MAG F 12 51 80 108
MDEF C 13 75 119 163
SPD E 12 60 94 128
LCK F 12 51 80 108

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Enchanté 5
2 7
3 9
4 12
5 Ça Va 15
6 27
7 35
8 42
9 50
10 59
11 Félicitations 67
12 90
13 102
14 120
15 138
16 150
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type One-handed sword
Range Short
Initial LV 10
Runes None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
035 Vincent Commoner Booster Pack Vol.1
288 Vincent Commoner Premium Pack
CS2-159 Vincent Commoner CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-425/R035 Vincent Commoner Remake Booster


Name and Weapon

Vincent is a male name derived from Vincentius (from the present participle of the Latin verb vincere, "to conquer or win"). His Japanese name does not use the standard katakana for Vincent (ヴィンセント, Vuinsento) instead using Vansan (ヴァンサン). This is presumably to emphasize the French accented nature of his name.

Boule, meanwhile, is the French word for ball or bowl, and as a surname would have historically been used by people involved in the manufacturing of the same. Finally, "de" is a particle preceding a nom de terre in many French noble families. Starting around the 18th century, a lot of non-noble families in France adopted the de particle despite their common ancestry.

In battle, Vincent wields a rapier named "Enchante" (アンシャンテ, Anshante), a French term meaning "nice to meet you" or more literally, "enchanted". The correct transcription would be enchanté, with an accent on the last e.

This upgrades to "Savat" (サ・ヴァ, Sa Vua), an erroneous localization of the French word "Ça va", meaning "it goes", usually used as "(Comment) ça va", meaning "How's it going/How are you?" and as a response meaning "I'm ok.". Its final upgrade is "Felicitation" (フェリシタシオン, Ferishitashion), a form of congratulations and expression of good wishes.

Music

The Narcissists, Once Again
Main article: The Narcissists (theme)

Vincent's theme in Suikoden is the song "The Narcissists". He shares this theme with Milich Oppenheimer and Esmeralda. The song is heard when first encountering Vincent in Antei, again when interacting with him at the Dragon's Den, and finally when recruiting him in Moravia Castle.

Following recruitment, the song will play whenever the player speaks to Vincent at Toran Castle and will continue playing until the player either returns to the center of the castle or speaks with Kasios. It is song 28 on disc 1 of the official Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack.

In Suikoden II, the song is remixed as "The Narcissists, Once Again". He shares this theme with fellow narcissist Simone Verdricci. It is song 4 on disc 2 of box 1 of the Genso Suikoden II Original Game Soundtrack.

Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Vincent's best performance in the annual Gensosenkyo fan poll is a tie for 51st in 2018. He did not place at all in 2017 or 2019.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) ヴァンサン・ド・ブール
Japanese (romaji) Vansan do Būru
Chinese simplified (HDR) 文森特·德·布鲁
Chinese traditional (HDR) 文森特・德・布魯
Chinese pinyin Wén sēntè dé bù lǔ
English (PS1) Vincent De Boule
English (HDR) Vincent De Boule
French Vincent De Boule
German Vincent De Boule
Italian Vincent De Boule
Spanish Vincent De Boule

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 101
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 31
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 32
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.13 (ISBN 4-7753-0182-9), pages 44-45
  5. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 25, 127, 129, 245, 287
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