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{{quote| Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend. | Ted}}

===Victim of Fate===

[[File:Meeting a young Ted.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.]]Ted was the owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the village seeking the rune. Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]] passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.

[[File:Meeting a young Ted.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.]]Ted was the owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the village seeking the rune.

Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]] passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.

Halfway through his wanderings, Ted attempted to escape the curse of the Soul Eater, boarding the [[Fog Ship]] and entrusting the rune to the [[Fog Ship Guide]]. He would sail on the Fog Ship for many years, physically growing while being removed from the rune's influence, before encountering the [[Headquarters Ship]] during the [[Island Liberation War]].

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Serving as a herald of the Fog Ship Guide, he would gradually regain his spark, seeing [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the hero]] forge ahead despite also being the bearer of a cursed [[27 True Runes|True Rune]], the [[Rune of Punishment]]. Finally, Ted would confront the Fog Ship Guide and reclaim his True Rune, agreeing to join the crew of the Headquarters Ship in order to repay his debt.

Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as [[Aldo]], although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more. Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.

Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as [[Aldo]], although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more.

Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.

[[File:Ted and his wife meet cute.png|220px|thumb|left|He's no good for you, girl. Really!]]At some point, pursued by Windy's minions, he would be found hurt outside a forest by [[Mu Village]]. After convalescing there, he would fall in love with the young woman who nursed him back to health. Eventually the two would marry. However, some ten years later, with Ted continuing not to age, he made the decision to leave her.

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[[File:Teo introduces Ted.png|220px|thumb|right|Okay, I know you said you wanted a puppy. But, hear me out...]]In SY 453, Ted would be found by [[Teo McDohl]]. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the [[War of Succession]]. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small, rented home nearby.

Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past. However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.

Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past.

However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.

[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|left|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]When he, McDohl, and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.

Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him. Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.

Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him.

Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.

Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them.

~~Much later~~, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.

Tragically, they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.

[[File:Ted passes on.png|220px|thumb|right|Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.]]Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.

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 {{quote| Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend. | Ted}}
 ===Victim of Fate===
-[[File:Meeting a young Ted.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.]]Ted was the owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the village seeking the rune. Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]] passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.
+[[File:Meeting a young Ted.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.]]Ted was the owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the village seeking the rune.
+Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]] passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.
 Halfway through his wanderings, Ted attempted to escape the curse of the Soul Eater, boarding the [[Fog Ship]] and entrusting the rune to the [[Fog Ship Guide]]. He would sail on the Fog Ship for many years, physically growing while being removed from the rune's influence, before encountering the [[Headquarters Ship]] during the [[Island Liberation War]].
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 Serving as a herald of the Fog Ship Guide, he would gradually regain his spark, seeing [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the hero]] forge ahead despite also being the bearer of a cursed [[27 True Runes|True Rune]], the [[Rune of Punishment]]. Finally, Ted would confront the Fog Ship Guide and reclaim his True Rune, agreeing to join the crew of the Headquarters Ship in order to repay his debt.
-Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as [[Aldo]], although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more. Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.
+Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as [[Aldo]], although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more.
+Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.
 [[File:Ted and his wife meet cute.png|220px|thumb|left|He's no good for you, girl. Really!]]At some point, pursued by Windy's minions, he would be found hurt outside a forest by [[Mu Village]]. After convalescing there, he would fall in love with the young woman who nursed him back to health. Eventually the two would marry. However, some ten years later, with Ted continuing not to age, he made the decision to leave her.
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 [[File:Teo introduces Ted.png|220px|thumb|right|Okay, I know you said you wanted a puppy. But, hear me out...]]In SY 453, Ted would be found by [[Teo McDohl]]. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the [[War of Succession]]. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small, rented home nearby.
-Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past. However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.
+Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past.
+However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.
 [[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|left|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]When he, McDohl, and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.
-Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him. Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.
+Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him.
+Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.
+Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them.
-Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.
+Tragically, they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.
 [[File:Ted passes on.png|220px|thumb|right|Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.]]Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.