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{{quote| But today..... I have realized something. Even if I close my eyes, the world will not disappear.| Mathiu Silverberg}}

Mathiu Silverberg is a famous military strategist who worked for both the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Mathiu served as a military strategist under [[Kasim Hazil]] during the [[War of Succession]] and served the empire faithfully until the [[Kalekka Incident]]. The Kalekka massacre haunted Mathiu, who decided to leave the Scarlet Moon Empire's service<ref>"I discovered my own powerlessness, and left the Imperial forces. I was hoping to lead a quiet life, never to see war again." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Mathiu travelled to [[Seika]], where he established a school. Mathiu also travelled to the Grassland for reasons unknown, before returning to Seika in the year 453.

Mathiu Silverberg is a famous military strategist who worked for both the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Mathiu served as a military strategist under [[Kasim Hazil]] during the [[War of Succession]] and served the empire faithfully until the [[Kalekka Incident]]. The Kalekka massacre haunted Mathiu, who decided to leave the Scarlet Moon Empire's service<ref>"I discovered my own powerlessness, and left the Imperial forces. I was hoping to lead a quiet life, never to see war again." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Mathiu travelled to [[Seika]], where he established a school. Mathiu also travelled to the Grassland for reasons unknown, before returning to Seika in the year 453. Among his students were [[Apple]] and [[Shu]] who in turn became famous strategists as well. At some point, he expelled Shu as he used his intellect for selfish gain.

Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]<ref>"I decided that I would never again be involved in war, in killing. But not Odessa. She chose to fight for her beliefs." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him for rejecting her<ref>"I see. I guess she never forgave me." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.

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However, a weakness of these strategies could be the lack of long-term planning. This showed itself most clearly with his plan for the surrender of Kasim Hazil, which involved allowing the [[City-State of Jowston]] to overrun the [[Senan]] region<ref>"It is likely that the City-State will temporarily occupy this region. But the Liberation Army will permit no more than that." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> Although this proved effective in forcing the surrender of Kasim Hazil, it also forced the [[Toran Republic]] to go to war with Jowston immediately after its formation, which soured relations with its northern neighbours at once.

Mathiu was also resonsible for recruiting his uncle, [[Leon Silverberg]], into the ranks of the Liberation Army, stating that while he did not trust Leon, but in his abilites. He also reunitied with Apple, one of his students, who returned from her studies in [[Crystal Valley]] as soon as she heard that her mentor is fighting once again.

After the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Mathiu ordered the razing of the famed 'Floating Fortress'. During the attack, he was stabbed by Sanchez and was badly wounded.

Although he was injured, Mathiu continued to push himself, causing his health to rapidly degenerate<ref>"Master Mathiu! Don't strain yourself any further. You shouldn't be outside." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], he spent his last moments in a battlefield tent along with Liukan, passing away after receiving word that the Emperor had fallen and the war was over<ref>"Hearing of the victory he rests in peace." - Mathiu's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Even as he passed away, however, Mathiu was still plagued with doubts that his participation in the war was right<ref>"Did I do the right thing?" - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This does not seem to be have been borne out of concern for his imminent demise but rather out of regret of all the lives taken during the three year conflict<ref>"Master Liukan, I despise war. I always felt that to take a life of another, for whatever reason, was wrong. And yet I became a military strategist, and took many lives." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.

==Legacy==

Mathiu Silverberg can be considered one of the most influential strategists that lived on the [[Northern Continent]]. He not only directly participated in events and wars which would eventually lead to the formation of the [[Toran Republic]], but also tutored students who would become renowned strategists on their own.

[[Shu]], a student which he dismissed as he used his strategic mind for personal gain, would become the tactician of the [[New State Army]] and played an important role in the [[Dunan Republic]] later on.

Another student of his, [[Apple]], also played a huge role during the [[Dunan Unification War]], convincing Shu to join the New State Army and serving as secondary startegist. She would later teach [[Caesar Silverberg]], Mathiu's nephew, in the art of war and he would quickly adapt to Mathiu's teachings. Apple also wrote a biography on Mathiu's life and took over his school in [[Seika]] after the [[War of Champions]].

==Game info==

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 {{quote| But today..... I have realized something. Even if I close my eyes, the world will not disappear.| Mathiu Silverberg}}
-Mathiu Silverberg is a famous military strategist who worked for both the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Mathiu served as a military strategist under [[Kasim Hazil]] during the [[War of Succession]] and served the empire faithfully until the [[Kalekka Incident]]. The Kalekka massacre haunted Mathiu, who decided to leave the Scarlet Moon Empire's service<ref>"I discovered my own powerlessness, and left the Imperial forces. I was hoping to lead a quiet life, never to see war again." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Mathiu travelled to [[Seika]], where he established a school. Mathiu also travelled to the Grassland for reasons unknown, before returning to Seika in the year 453.
+Mathiu Silverberg is a famous military strategist who worked for both the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Mathiu served as a military strategist under [[Kasim Hazil]] during the [[War of Succession]] and served the empire faithfully until the [[Kalekka Incident]]. The Kalekka massacre haunted Mathiu, who decided to leave the Scarlet Moon Empire's service<ref>"I discovered my own powerlessness, and left the Imperial forces. I was hoping to lead a quiet life, never to see war again." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Mathiu travelled to [[Seika]], where he established a school. Mathiu also travelled to the Grassland for reasons unknown, before returning to Seika in the year 453. Among his students were [[Apple]] and [[Shu]] who in turn became famous strategists as well. At some point, he expelled Shu as he used his intellect for selfish gain.
 Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]<ref>"I decided that I would never again be involved in war, in killing. But not Odessa. She chose to fight for her beliefs." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him for rejecting her<ref>"I see. I guess she never forgave me." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
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 However, a weakness of these strategies could be the lack of long-term planning. This showed itself most clearly with his plan for the surrender of Kasim Hazil, which involved allowing the [[City-State of Jowston]] to overrun the [[Senan]] region<ref>"It is likely that the City-State will temporarily occupy this region. But the Liberation Army will permit no more than that." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> Although this proved effective in forcing the surrender of Kasim Hazil, it also forced the [[Toran Republic]] to go to war with Jowston immediately after its formation, which soured relations with its northern neighbours at once.
+Mathiu was also resonsible for recruiting his uncle, [[Leon Silverberg]], into the ranks of the Liberation Army, stating that while he did not trust Leon, but in his abilites. He also reunitied with Apple, one of his students, who returned from her studies in [[Crystal Valley]] as soon as she heard that her mentor is fighting once again.
 After the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Mathiu ordered the razing of the famed 'Floating Fortress'. During the attack, he was stabbed by Sanchez and was badly wounded.
 Although he was injured, Mathiu continued to push himself, causing his health to rapidly degenerate<ref>"Master Mathiu! Don't strain yourself any further. You shouldn't be outside." - Liukan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], he spent his last moments in a battlefield tent along with Liukan, passing away after receiving word that the Emperor had fallen and the war was over<ref>"Hearing of the victory he rests in peace." - Mathiu's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Even as he passed away, however, Mathiu was still plagued with doubts that his participation in the war was right<ref>"Did I do the right thing?" - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This does not seem to be have been borne out of concern for his imminent demise but rather out of regret of all the lives taken during the three year conflict<ref>"Master Liukan, I despise war. I always felt that to take a life of another, for whatever reason, was wrong. And yet I became a military strategist, and took many lives." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
+==Legacy==
+Mathiu Silverberg can be considered one of the most influential strategists that lived on the [[Northern Continent]]. He not only directly participated in events and wars which would eventually lead to the formation of the [[Toran Republic]], but also tutored students who would become renowned strategists on their own.
+[[Shu]], a student which he dismissed as he used his strategic mind for personal gain, would become the tactician of the [[New State Army]] and played an important role in the [[Dunan Republic]] later on.
+Another student of his, [[Apple]], also played a huge role during the [[Dunan Unification War]], convincing Shu to join the New State Army and serving as secondary startegist. She would later teach [[Caesar Silverberg]], Mathiu's nephew, in the art of war and he would quickly adapt to Mathiu's teachings. Apple also wrote a biography on Mathiu's life and took over his school in [[Seika]] after the [[War of Champions]].
 ==Game info==