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[[File:Viktor (Suikoden portrait art).png|frameless|160px|left]]A large, muscular, tanned man, Viktor had black, unkempt hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a breastplate over a mustard tunic with the arms torn off. Due to his size and appearance, he was sometimes called "Bear", a nickname he usually laughed off. In his younger days, he had worn a similar tunic with the arms attached, was more slender, and had neater hair. | [[File:Viktor (Suikoden portrait art).png|frameless|160px|left]]A large, muscular, tanned man, Viktor had black, unkempt hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a breastplate over a mustard tunic with the arms torn off. Due to his size and appearance, he was sometimes called "Bear", a nickname he usually laughed off. In his younger days, he had worn a similar tunic with the arms attached, was more slender, and had neater hair. | ||
He also wore black pants, as well as brown boots, gloves, and a belt. He also carried a pouch with him, secured to a strap that we wore across his chest. | He also wore black pants, as well as brown boots, gloves, and a belt. He also carried a pouch with him, secured to a strap that we wore across his chest. The costume was designed with an emphasis on practicality as a warrior. His sword name, Taia Sword, is the same as a powerful sword in the original Water Margin, though it was not wielded by his literary equivalent, Lu Zhishen. | ||
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Viktor had a strong sense of justice and always wielded his sword for what he believed in. Viktor often held his despair deep inside so as not to bother anyone. It was said he had recurring nightmares of what had happened at [[North Window]]. Although outwardly brash and intimidating, he also had a childlike curiosity and a keen eye for detail which made him an invaluable comrade. | Viktor had a strong sense of justice and always wielded his sword for what he believed in. Viktor often held his despair deep inside so as not to bother anyone. It was said he had recurring nightmares of what had happened at [[North Window]]. Although outwardly brash and intimidating, he also had a childlike curiosity and a keen eye for detail which made him an invaluable comrade. He was a good judge of character, quickly recognizing the leadership qualities of [[Hero (Suikoden)|several]] [[Hero (Suikoden II)|youths]]. | ||
[[File:Viktor gets worked up.png|220px|thumb|right|Viktor has prosopagnosia]]As a man who lived his life searching for vengeance, Viktor viewed himself as someone who could only live in battle. During the escape from [[Gregminster Palace]] at the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], he described himself as someone not needed once the war was over. He felt that his blood-stained hands were not suited to creating a new era of peace. | [[File:Viktor gets worked up.png|220px|thumb|right|Viktor has prosopagnosia]]As a man who lived his life searching for vengeance, Viktor viewed himself as someone who could only live in battle. During the escape from [[Gregminster Palace]] at the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], he described himself as someone not needed once the war was over. He felt that his blood-stained hands were not suited to creating a new era of peace. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Survivor of North Window=== | ===Survivor of North Window=== | ||
Viktor grew up in the town of [[North Window]] in the [[City-State of Jowston]]. He began his mercenary career at a young age, becoming acquainted with [[Anabelle]] of [[Muse City]] at some point in time. His father had been the commander of the 4th North Window unit but fell in combat against the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 447. | Viktor grew up in the town of [[North Window]] in the [[City-State of Jowston]]. He began his mercenary career at a young age, becoming acquainted with [[Anabelle]] of [[Muse City]] at some point in time. His father had been the commander of the 4th North Window unit but fell in combat against the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] in [[Solar calendar|SY]] 447. His sword skills were self-taught. | ||
[[File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 2.png|220px|thumb|right|I painted all those fences for nothing!?]]He avoided the destruction of the town by [[Neclord]] as he had been out of town buying medicine for his mother, and other supplies, at the time. He would rush back to the village in an attempt to rescue [[Daisy]], but was easily defeated by Neclord and nearly killed, his life only saved by a [[Sacrificial Jizo]] he had bought at her request. | [[File:Ghostly Signposts in the Dark 2.png|220px|thumb|right|I painted all those fences for nothing!?]]He avoided the destruction of the town by [[Neclord]] as he had been out of town buying medicine for his mother, and other supplies, at the time. He would rush back to the village in an attempt to rescue [[Daisy]], but was easily defeated by Neclord and nearly killed, his life only saved by a [[Sacrificial Jizo]] he had bought at her request. | ||
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[[File:Viktor hears the name Neclord.png|220px|thumb|right|Revenge always beats politeness]]Later during the Gate Rune War, he would discover that Neclord was in [[Lorimar]]. Obtaining the [[Star Dragon Sword]] in the [[Cave of the Past]], Viktor would be finally able to exact his revenge. Following this he took a leave of absence to return to North Window but rejoined the army after being rescued from [[Moravia]] where he had been imprisoned on his return. | [[File:Viktor hears the name Neclord.png|220px|thumb|right|Revenge always beats politeness]]Later during the Gate Rune War, he would discover that Neclord was in [[Lorimar]]. Obtaining the [[Star Dragon Sword]] in the [[Cave of the Past]], Viktor would be finally able to exact his revenge. Following this he took a leave of absence to return to North Window but rejoined the army after being rescued from [[Moravia]] where he had been imprisoned on his return. | ||
Upon the Liberation Army advance into Gregminster, Viktor was part of the group that fought [[Ain Gide]]. Although he recognized Ain Gide's resistance as ultimately doomed, he knew that as a warrior, Gide was living his life true to his convictions, just as Viktor did. At the end of the war, he would stay behind in the crumbling castle along with Flik in order to ensure their leader's escape. In the immediate aftermath of the war, | Upon the Liberation Army advance into Gregminster, Viktor was part of the group that fought [[Ain Gide]]. Although he recognized Ain Gide's resistance as ultimately doomed, he knew that as a warrior, Gide was living his life true to his convictions, just as Viktor did. At the end of the war, he would stay behind in the crumbling castle along with Flik in order to ensure their leader's escape. In the immediate aftermath of the war, he and Flik had hid out in an inn in a nearby village to avoid the remnants of the Imperial Army. | ||
===Mercenary Leader=== | ===Mercenary Leader=== | ||
[[File:Viktor and Anabelle chillax.png|220px|thumb|left|As opposed to Kanakan of the north]] | [[File:Viktor and Anabelle chillax.png|220px|thumb|left|As opposed to Kanakan of the north]]Afterwards, Viktor had left for [[South Window Principality]] with [[Flik]] but had gotten lost in the [[Karakas Desert]]. Afterwards, Viktor said that he had forgotten something important, so they had to make another round trip through the desert. After a year and a half, they met with [[Anabelle]], the mayor of [[Muse City]] and started a mercenary group in her employment. Another year and a half after that and Viktor would discover [[Hero (Suikoden II)|a young man]] from the [[Highland Kingdom]] who had narrowly escaped a plot by [[Luca Blight]]. | ||
The [[Dunan Unification War]] would soon break out and Viktor's forces would be routed by the [[Highland Army]]. Making his way to Muse City, he would fight and drink alongside Anabelle one more time, buoying her spirits in the face of the imminent Highland attack. Sadly, Anabelle would be assassinated by [[Jowy Atreides]] soon after and Viktor would have to flee the city as it fell to Highland. | The [[Dunan Unification War]] would soon break out and Viktor's forces would be routed by the [[Highland Army]]. Making his way to Muse City, he would fight and drink alongside Anabelle one more time, buoying her spirits in the face of the imminent Highland attack. Sadly, Anabelle would be assassinated by [[Jowy Atreides]] soon after and Viktor would have to flee the city as it fell to Highland. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.3]] (ISBN 4-88317-840-4), pages 12-9 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 172-3 | # [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), pages 172-3 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 261-340 | # [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 261-340 | ||