Franz

Franz

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

450

Age

26 (S3)

Height

173cm (5'8") (S3)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenrou Star

From

Le Buque, Holy Kingdom of Harmonia

Meta Information

Appearances

• Suikoden III
  

Franz (フランツ, Furantsu) is a supporting character in Suikoden III. He is a collaborationist mantor trainer and rider from Le Buque.

History

LeBuque's best trainer of the Mantors that are raised in the town. —  Franz's profile

A mantor trainer and rider from Le Buque, even amongst the skilled riders from that village, Franz is a master of his craft. He rides the Mantor Ruby in combat.

As part of the assimilation policy the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia enacts on third-class subjects (subjects from territories that resisted Harmonian annexation), Franz was taken from Le Buque and raised in Crystal Valley from a young age. Still, Franz possessed his own will and has a strong belief in the strength and abilities of his hometown.

Ever protective of his childhood friend, Iku, Franz argued strongly for cooperation with Harmonia during the War of the Champions so that Le Buque may be granted second-class citizenship for their aid in the war.

Still, following Luc's abduction of the people of the Le Buque, Franz would agree to fight with the Fire Bringer for the remainder of the war. Although the people of Le Buque resented his cooperation with Harmonia, Geddoe would argue that he thought more about how to aid the village than anyone else.

Following the war, Franz would return to Le Buque and continue to work hard towards proving the village's worth and earning second-class status.

Game info

Recruiting

Recruitment

Joins during Chapter 5 if Geddoe's team does not retreat from the Destroyer onslaught at the Altar of the Mantor Trainers.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
485	Franz	Leader	Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-017	Franz	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-292	Franz & Iku	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
Non-character cards depicting this character
544	Le Buque Rescue	Mission	Booster Pack Vol.4

Trivia

• Franz cuts his own hair. Iku usually ends up fixing the uneven mess that results.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 349

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