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}}'''Viktor''' (ビクトール, ''Bikutōru'') is a major character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1]]. Viktor is a mercenary who joined the Toran Liberation Army and holds a deep enmity for the vampire Neclord.

Viktor travelled the world looking for Neclord<ref>"You killed my family and friends, and I traveled far looking for you." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, becoming a mercenary and eventually joining the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Viktor encountered [[Tir McDohl]] in [[Gregminster]] and agreed to help Tir flee the city provided Tir meet a friend of his in [[Lenankamp]]<ref>"It's no big deal. If you succeed in escaping, I'd like you to meet someone. A small request, right? So it's a deal. Let's hurry." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  

Once the group arrived in Lenankamp, Viktor introduced Tir to [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Viktor aided Tir in freeing [[Varkas]] and [[Sydonia]] and helped Tir and Odessa deliver the plans for the [[Fire Spear]] to [[Sarady]].  

After Odessa was mortally wounded in the attack on the Toran Liberation Army's hideout, Viktor remained with Tir McDohl's party and continued to serve in the Toran Liberation Army under Tir. During the Toran Liberation Army's assault on the [[Kunan]] region, Viktor was deeply affected by Gremio's death. Viktor took Gremio's axe, planning to give it to Tir in the future.  

When the Toran Liberation Army advanced into [[Lorimar]], Viktor unexpectedly came face to face with an old enemy, Neclord, now magistrate of Lorimar. Viktor and Tir McDohl travelled to [[Qlon Temple]], where they entered the [[Cave of the Past]] to find a weapon capable of harming Neclord. Viktor awakened the [[Star Dragon Sword]], who agreed to help them. The next morning, Viktor, Tir, [[Cleo]], and [[Hix]] made their way to the top of [[Neclord's Castle]] in order to prevent Neclord's marriage to [[Tengaar]].

Wielding the Star Dragon Sword, Viktor defeated Neclord. Afterwards, Viktor left the Toran Liberation Army briefly in order to return to North Window and share the news of Neclord's defeat at his family's grave<ref>"Please. I must go deliver the news at my family's grave." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  

While returning to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor briefly visited the noble [[Warren]], but [[Kasim Hazil]] and his men caught and quickly imprisoned them in [[Moravia]]. The Toran Liberation Army quickly launched a rescue effort and saved Viktor and Warren. Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Viktor returned Gremio's axe to Tir, urging Tir to go on for all the soldiers who believed in a better future<ref>"I kept it hidden away until now. I thought it would only sadden you more. But I may lose my life tomorrow, so I thought I'd give it to you tonight. Tir, it will be a big battle tomorrow. May lives will be lost. But you must go on. For all the soldiers who believe in a better future. For Gremio. Right?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  

Following the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Viktor and Tir returned to Gregminster. As the Toran Liberation Army made their way out of [[Gregminster Palace]], Viktor and [[Flik]] stayed behind in order to protect Tir from the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers who wanted to gain revenge for Emperor Barbarosa's apparent death.

 

Following the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Viktor was declared missing in action<ref>"Missing in action in the final battle." - Viktor's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]</ref>.

Viktor has an easy-going and friendly personality. As Odessa Silverberg noted, Viktor was likely to drag anyone who he liked into the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"I guess you've all been fooled by Viktor as well. Whenever he takes a liking to someone, he just drags them in. - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor also had a great sense of a loyalty. Even following Odessa's death, Viktor was quick to defend her<ref>"That what? I don't like your tone of voice. What's wrong with what Odessa was doing?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor strove to defend Tir McDohl as well, even risking his life in Gregminster Palace to keep Tir safe<ref>"Tir, I'll stall them. You go on ahead." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.

Viktor felt a great sense of guilt following Odessa's death, even begging Flik for forgiveness<ref>"Forgive me, Flik. Forgive me..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  

 

Viktor also had rogue tendencies. Viktor ran out on his bill after eating at Marie's Inn<ref>"No big deal. I was just wondering how to pay for my meal, and..." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, stole Gremio's money in order to leave Gregminster<ref>"Why should I use my own money to help you get away?" - Viktor<br>"What do you mean? Hey, my wallet! When did you...?" - Gremio ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, lit [[Grady]]'s mansion on fire in an attempt to distract Grady's guards<ref>"Viktor! What have you done? You didn't...?" - Gremio<br>"Heh, heh. I didn't do anything. It must be the dry weather." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and was more comfortable with stealing Kirinji than the more scrupulous Gremio<ref>"Are we pretending to be thieves now? How pathetic!" - Gremio<br>"Who's pretending? We are thieves." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Gremio tried to discourage Tir from taking after Viktor<ref>"My goodness! Young Master, don't you dare take after someone like this!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and understood why someone could call Viktor a deliquent<ref>"D-Delinquents! Don't you dare insult Young Master. I can understand such language for Viktor." - Gremio ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  

However, Viktor had a strong sense of morality. When [[Ain Gide]] refused to give way to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor was hesitant to fight him<ref>"The Imperial Army is virtually finished! Please let us through. I owe you one, and would hate to harm you." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Ain Gide was killed in battle, Viktor commented that although Ain Gide had been wrong, his actions had been priceless<ref>"Yes, he was wrong. But just as some things can be right and useless at the same time, can't something be wrong... and priceless?" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Viktor was also instrumental in saving a suicidal Sonya Shulen from casting herself into the fires of Shasarazade<ref>"Can't let a pretty lady like you die. Besides, you seem to have your reasons. Tir, we'll take this woman general with us." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.

 

Despite his easy going personality, Viktor held a deep emnity for the vampire Neclord and never forgave him for ruining North Window<ref>"That's right, Neclord. You're going to die here. Damn you to hell, Neclord! You remember the village of Northwind?!" - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and vowed to destroy him with his own hands<ref>"I must destroy him With my own hands." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.