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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 for using his intellect for selfish gain. | 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 for using his intellect for selfish gain. | ||
[[File:Mathiu turns a blind eye.png|220px|thumb|left|Hey, you can't talk about Flik and Odessa kissing like that, buster!]] | |||
Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him. After Odessa's death, [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] travelled to Seika in order to meet Mathiu, but Mathiu refused to even discuss Odessa's death. | Mathiu refused to use his skills to fight for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] and his sister, [[Odessa Silverberg]]. This caused a schism between the two siblings, as Odessa never forgave him. After Odessa's death, [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] travelled to Seika in order to meet Mathiu, but Mathiu refused to even discuss Odessa's death. | ||
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As strategist, Mathiu inherited the task of uniting various rebel factions throughout the land, incorporating dissatisfied parties and training them into an effective corps that could stand up to the Empire. His strategies usually involved intense cooperation between differing groups and were most effective when clear communication lines between legions were available. | As strategist, Mathiu inherited the task of uniting various rebel factions throughout the land, incorporating dissatisfied parties and training them into an effective corps that could stand up to the Empire. His strategies usually involved intense cooperation between differing groups and were most effective when clear communication lines between legions were available. | ||
[[File:Mathiu at the Northern Checkpoint.png|220px|thumb|right|Mathiu believed in a clear divide between breakfast and lunch.]] | |||
Despite this, however, he was not afraid to act on his own. For example, once suspicions that a spy had infiltrated the Liberation Army became known, Mathiu made sure that his plans became shrouded in mystery. In fact, even McDohl was caught by surprise when Mathiu announced his intention to attack the [[Northern Checkpoint]]. | Despite this, however, he was not afraid to act on his own. For example, once suspicions that a spy had infiltrated the Liberation Army became known, Mathiu made sure that his plans became shrouded in mystery. In fact, even McDohl was caught by surprise when Mathiu announced his intention to attack the [[Northern Checkpoint]]. | ||
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Mathiu was also responsible for recruiting his uncle, [[Leon Silverberg]], into the ranks of the Liberation Army, stating that he did not trust Leon, but trusted in his abilities. He also reunited 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. | Mathiu was also responsible for recruiting his uncle, [[Leon Silverberg]], into the ranks of the Liberation Army, stating that he did not trust Leon, but trusted in his abilities. He also reunited 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. | ||
[[File:Mathiu on his death bed.png|220px|thumb|left|You wiped out the Northern Checkpoint for having a late breakfast.]] | |||
His daring ideas and flexible decision making were also a key part of his talents. Most notable was ensuring the Liberation Army would have the naval capacity needed for the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]] by having the [[dragon]] [[Thrash]] use their ice breath to create 500 frozen vessels in a single night. | His daring ideas and flexible decision making were also a key part of his talents. Most notable was ensuring the Liberation Army would have the naval capacity needed for the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]] by having the [[dragon]] [[Thrash]] use their ice breath to create 500 frozen vessels in a single night. | ||
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==Triva== | ==Triva== | ||
[[File:In front of a children.png|220px|thumb|right|Just say the line, Bart!]] | |||
* Mathiu also had a named student who had not become a famous strategist, by the name of [[Finn]]. Finn was the first student to befriend Apple when she started attending Mathiu's school. | * Mathiu also had a named student who had not become a famous strategist, by the name of [[Finn]]. Finn was the first student to befriend Apple when she started attending Mathiu's school. | ||
* In the English versions of [[Suikoden]], Mathiu is sometimes referred to as a doctor, and at other times as a strategist. This is a translation error; Mathiu does not have any medical background and he is only a military strategist. This is not his only translation woe; Mathiu's line "Oh my god. All this killing... in front of a children." is one of the series most famous quotes. | * In the English versions of [[Suikoden]], Mathiu is sometimes referred to as a doctor, and at other times as a strategist. This is a translation error; Mathiu does not have any medical background and he is only a military strategist. This is not his only translation woe; Mathiu's line "Oh my god. All this killing... in front of a children." is one of the series most famous quotes. | ||