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Yam Koo is a fisherman and the sworn brother of [[Tai Ho]]. Unlike Tai Ho, Yam Koo tended to be more logical and didn't live his life purely by chance, calling Tai Ho's whims "Big Brother's madness"<ref>"Here we go again with Big Brother's madness." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Tai Ho and Yam Koo encountered [[Tir McDohl]], Tai Ho told Tir that he and Yam Koo would only escort him to [[Toran Castle]] if Tir was willing to make as risky a bet as Yam Koo and Tai Ho would have to: by betting all their money. When Tir McDohl won, Tai Ho told Yam Koo to prepare the boat<ref>"Hey, Yam Koo, let's go prepare the boat." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Yam Koo agreed to go along, and the two escorted Tir McDohl and his party to Toran Castle.
Yam Koo is a fisherman and the sworn brother of [[Tai Ho]]. The two met during a gambling brawl and have been friends ever since<ref>"They've been brother-in-laws for a long time now.  They first met each other during a gambling brawl." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Unlike Tai Ho, Yam Koo tended to be more logical and didn't live his life purely by chance, calling Tai Ho's whims "Big Brother's madness"<ref>"Here we go again with Big Brother's madness." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


As Tai Ho left with Tir McDohl to enter Toran Castle, Yam Koo told Tai Ho to be careful<ref>"You're going too? Please be careful." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Yam Koo stayed behind, waiting at the dock for Tai Ho and Tir McDohl's safe return. When Tai Ho joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Yam Koo joined along with him.  
Yam Koo was swept away in one of Tai Ho's whims when Tai Ho and Yam Koo escorted [[Tir McDohl]] to [[Toran Castle]]. When Tai Ho joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Yam Koo joined along with him.  


During the war, Tai Ho met [[Kimberly]], a stampmaker from [[Antei]] who came on to Tai Ho strongly. Yam Koo, knowing Tai Ho's weakness for women, tried to protect Tai Ho from Kimberly<ref>"(Big Brother has a weakness for the ladies. Better stay here and protect him)" - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> by staying with them<ref>"Just the two of us? Seems like there's three." - Tai Ho<br>"That's true, Big Brother. The three of us." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
During the war, Tai Ho met [[Kimberly]] Yam Koo, knowing Tai Ho's weakness for women, tried to protect Tai Ho from Kimberly<ref>"(Big Brother has a weakness for the ladies. Better stay here and protect him)" - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Yam Koo lived near the shores of Lake Toran, where he continued to live a carefree life<ref>"Lives by the shores of Lake Toran, and enjoys a carefree life." - Yam Koo's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and enjoyed fishing<ref>"{{h:title|Lives on the shores of Lake Toran, and enjoys fishing.|トラン湖のほとりで、のんびりとさかなつりを楽しんでいる}}" -  Yam Koo's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Yam Koo lived near the shores of Lake Toran, where he continued to live a carefree life<ref>"Lives by the shores of Lake Toran, and enjoys a carefree life." - Yam Koo's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and enjoyed fishing<ref>"{{h:title|Lives on the shores of Lake Toran, and enjoys fishing.|トラン湖のほとりで、のんびりとさかなつりを楽しんでいる}}" -  Yam Koo's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===Suikoden II===
{{Quote| No matter what I say, you've probably already made up your mind. | Yam Koo}}
Yam Koo followed Tai Ho to the [[City-States of Jowston]], helping Tai Ho escape his now-wife Kimberly. Tai Ho and Yam Koo met [[Riou]] in [[Coronet]] and helped transport Riou and his party to [[Kuskus]].
Later, Tai Ho agreed to join the [[New State Army]], and Yam Koo agreed to go along, with some reluctance<ref>"You're not going to do it again, are you?" - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. At [[North Window Castle]], Yam Koo showed a passion for fishing, even encouraging Riou to get into the sport<ref>"Riou, why don’t ya come visit me at the docks. The salt air smells great and we can do some fishing together." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Following the war, Yam Koo returned to the [[Toran Republic]], where he enjoyed a life of fishing in [[Lake Toran]]<ref>"Enjoy a life of fishing in the lake of Toran." - Yam Koo ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


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Yam Koo
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Gender Male
Race [[Human]]
Age 23-25 (S1), 28 (S2)
From Kaku, Toran Republic
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Yam Koo (ヤム・クー, Yamu Kū) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden II. Yam Koo is a fisherman and the sworn brother of Tai Ho.

Biography

Suikoden

Here we go again with Big Brother's madness.

—  Yam Koo

Yam Koo is a fisherman and the sworn brother of Tai Ho. The two met during a gambling brawl and have been friends ever since[1]. Unlike Tai Ho, Yam Koo tended to be more logical and didn't live his life purely by chance, calling Tai Ho's whims "Big Brother's madness"[2].

Yam Koo was swept away in one of Tai Ho's whims when Tai Ho and Yam Koo escorted Tir McDohl to Toran Castle. When Tai Ho joined the Toran Liberation Army, Yam Koo joined along with him.

During the war, Tai Ho met Kimberly Yam Koo, knowing Tai Ho's weakness for women, tried to protect Tai Ho from Kimberly[3].

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Yam Koo lived near the shores of Lake Toran, where he continued to live a carefree life[4] and enjoyed fishing[5].

Suikoden II

No matter what I say, you've probably already made up your mind.

—  Yam Koo

Yam Koo followed Tai Ho to the City-States of Jowston, helping Tai Ho escape his now-wife Kimberly. Tai Ho and Yam Koo met Riou in Coronet and helped transport Riou and his party to Kuskus.

Later, Tai Ho agreed to join the New State Army, and Yam Koo agreed to go along, with some reluctance[6]. At North Window Castle, Yam Koo showed a passion for fishing, even encouraging Riou to get into the sport[7].

Following the war, Yam Koo returned to the Toran Republic, where he enjoyed a life of fishing in Lake Toran[8].

References

  1. ↑ "They've been brother-in-laws for a long time now. They first met each other during a gambling brawl." - Richmond (Suikoden II)
  2. ↑ "Here we go again with Big Brother's madness." - Yam Koo (Suikoden)
  3. ↑ "(Big Brother has a weakness for the ladies. Better stay here and protect him)" - Yam Koo (Suikoden)
  4. ↑ "Lives by the shores of Lake Toran, and enjoys a carefree life." - Yam Koo's Ending Text (Suikoden)
  5. ↑ "トラン湖のほとりで、のんびりとさかなつりを楽しんでいる" - Yam Koo's Ending Text (Suikoden)
  6. ↑ "You're not going to do it again, are you?" - Yam Koo (Suikoden II)
  7. ↑ "Riou, why don’t ya come visit me at the docks. The salt air smells great and we can do some fishing together." - Yam Koo (Suikoden II)
  8. ↑ "Enjoy a life of fishing in the lake of Toran." - Yam Koo (Suikoden II)

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