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{{quote | I've seen the brilliance in you. The kind of brilliance that this age needs. | Shu}}

===Early Life===

[[File:Hero and Jowy training fight.png|220px|thumb|left|Twenty quatloos on the newcomer.]]The hero was a war orphan who was adopted and raised by [[Genkaku]] at his dojo in [[Kyaro Town]]. [[Nanami]] was also picked up by Genkaku in similar circumstances and in short order, a close brother-sister relationship was formed. When the two were old enough, Genkaku trained both ~~of them~~ in martial arts. The two continued to grow healthy and progress smoothly in their martial arts training.

[[File:Hero and Jowy training fight.png|220px|thumb|left|Twenty quatloos on the newcomer.]]The hero was a war orphan who was adopted and raised by [[Genkaku]] at his dojo in [[Kyaro Town]]. [[Nanami]] was also picked up by Genkaku in similar circumstances and in short order, a close brother-sister relationship was formed. When the two were old enough, Genkaku trained both in martial arts. The two continued to grow healthy and progress smoothly in their martial arts training.

The hero and [[Jowy Atreides]] first met one summer day when they were both young. Both boys had never been part of the normal children's circle, being shunned for different reasons. The two found a sense of belonging with one another and they soon became best friends. The two ended up studying martial arts together, along with Nanami.

Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had ~~mainly~~ signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade, and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]].

Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade, and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]].

===Victim of War===

[[File:Return to this spot.png|220px|thumb|right|"Let's meet up at the massacre ground." Great pick, Jowy.]]

On the eve of their return home, the Unicorn Brigade came under a night attack at [[Tenzan Pass]]. Attempting to flee, the hero and Jowy discovered that the raid was not ~~carried out~~ by the [[City-State of Jowston]], but by [[Luca Blight]] under the guise of an attack, a betrayal. The two were eventually corned on a cliff by Captain [[Rowd]]. With no other choice, they made a mark on a nearby rock and promise to meet again here if they ever get separated before jumping desperately into the rapids below.

On the eve of their return home, the Unicorn Brigade came under a night attack at [[Tenzan Pass]]. Attempting to flee, the hero and Jowy discovered that the raid was not conducted by the [[City-State of Jowston]], but by [[Luca Blight]] under the guise of an attack, a betrayal. The two were eventually corned on a cliff by Captain [[Rowd]]. With no other choice, they made a mark on a nearby rock and promise to meet again here if they ever get separated before jumping desperately into the rapids below.

He was discovered by [[Viktor]] and [[Flik]] and taken to their [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He would escape with Jowy's aid and return to Kyaro Town. There, he was reunited with his sister, [[Nanami]]. Realizing that Rowd had implicated both the hero and Jowy as spies, Nanami would ~~come up with~~ a plan for the three to run away together. However, they were each swiftly captured and

He was discovered by [[Viktor]] and [[Flik]] and taken to their [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He would escape with Jowy's aid and return to Kyaro Town. There, he was reunited with his sister, [[Nanami]]. Realizing that Rowd had implicated both the hero and Jowy as spies, Nanami would produce a plan for the three to run away together. However, they were each swiftly captured and

condemned as spies of the City-State. After being rescued from execution by Viktor, the trio would be forced to flee the Mercenary Fortress when the Highland Army invaded Jowston.

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===Leader of the New State Army===

Reuniting with Viktor and Flik in South Window City, the hero became regarded as a figure to look up to in his own right after playing a pivotal role in defeating [[Solon Jhee]]. [[Shu]] would then ask him to lead a [[New State Army]] against the invading Highland forces. Although Nanami protested the idea, the hero believed that he ~~couldn't~~ ignore the threat of Luca Blight's ambition, and after listening to the story of Genkaku, the man who raised him, decided to lead the force. Upon taking the mantle of leadership, Leknaat appeared once again to tell the hero that the [[108 Stars]] would gather under him and lent him the [[Stone Tablet of Promise]] and the services of [[Luc]] to that effect.

Reuniting with Viktor and Flik in South Window City, the hero became regarded as a figure to look up to in his own right after playing a pivotal role in defeating [[Solon Jhee]]. [[Shu]] would then ask him to lead a [[New State Army]] against the invading Highland forces. Although Nanami protested the idea, the hero believed that he could not ignore the threat of Luca Blight's ambition, and after listening to the story of Genkaku, the man who raised him, decided to lead the force. Upon taking the mantle of leadership, Leknaat appeared once again to tell the hero that the [[108 Stars]] would gather under him and lent him the [[Stone Tablet of Promise]] and the services of [[Luc]] to that effect.

[[File:Luca attacks the hero.png|220px|thumb|right|All right, cool it, Mr. 25% HP.]]As the leader of the New State Army, the hero helped repel the Highland advance. However, the army was soundly defeated by the power of Luca Blight himself. Learning that Luca was planning a night attack, an ambush was prepared. The ambush was successful but, despite his wounds, Luca sprung his own attack on the hero, pushing the two into a fatal duel. The hero would emerge victorious, ending the battle but not the war.

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With the death of Luca, Jowy had ascended to become King of Highland. While both had the same desire for peace, the hero and Jowy's differences in how to pursue this meant that he would quickly stand opposed to Jowy, with the support of his many allies.

Just before the New State Army siege on [[Greenhill City]], Jowy would meet with the hero, asking him to stop fighting. However, the hero ~~couldn't~~ give up the friends who have helped him and the hope he held. With the same feelings spurring Jowy forward, this marked the moment when the two best friends realized that their battle was inevitable as befitting the bearers of the two halves of the [[Rune of Beginning]].

Just before the New State Army siege on [[Greenhill City]], Jowy would meet with the hero, asking him to stop fighting. However, the hero could not give up the friends who have helped him and the hope he held. With the same feelings spurring Jowy forward, this marked the moment when the two best friends realized that their battle was inevitable as befitting the bearers of the two halves of the [[Rune of Beginning]].

[[File:The return to Tenzan Pass.png|220px|thumb|left|I'm just trying to get the best ending here, Jowy, calm down.]]Despite his losses such as the loss of his friendship with Jowy and the apparent death of Nanami at [[Rockaxe Castle]], he continued to grow as a leader and fought for his dream; a peaceful world for his friends to live in. Although it started as a small group, the New State Army would gain rapid momentum, becoming a mighty torrent backed by the charm and magnetism of its leader. He would lead the army to victory, sweeping away the [[Highland Kingdom]] and ending the [[Dunan Unification War]].

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==Trivia==

* The hero has finished at a highest of ~~4th~~ in the annual [https://twitter.com/gensosenkyo Gensosenkyo fan poll] in 2018. His lowest rank is ~~6th~~, which he claimed in 2019 and 2020.

* The hero has finished at a highest of fourth in the annual [https://twitter.com/gensosenkyo Gensosenkyo fan poll] in 2018. His lowest rank is sixth, which he claimed in 2019 and 2020.

==References==

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 {{quote | I've seen the brilliance in you. The kind of brilliance that this age needs. | Shu}}
 ===Early Life===
-[[File:Hero and Jowy training fight.png|220px|thumb|left|Twenty quatloos on the newcomer.]]The hero was a war orphan who was adopted and raised by [[Genkaku]] at his dojo in [[Kyaro Town]]. [[Nanami]] was also picked up by Genkaku in similar circumstances and in short order, a close brother-sister relationship was formed. When the two were old enough, Genkaku trained both of them in martial arts. The two continued to grow healthy and progress smoothly in their martial arts training.
+[[File:Hero and Jowy training fight.png|220px|thumb|left|Twenty quatloos on the newcomer.]]The hero was a war orphan who was adopted and raised by [[Genkaku]] at his dojo in [[Kyaro Town]]. [[Nanami]] was also picked up by Genkaku in similar circumstances and in short order, a close brother-sister relationship was formed. When the two were old enough, Genkaku trained both in martial arts. The two continued to grow healthy and progress smoothly in their martial arts training.
 The hero and [[Jowy Atreides]] first met one summer day when they were both young. Both boys had never been part of the normal children's circle, being shunned for different reasons. The two found a sense of belonging with one another and they soon became best friends. The two ended up studying martial arts together, along with Nanami.
-Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had mainly signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade, and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]].
+Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade, and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]].
 ===Victim of War===
 [[File:Return to this spot.png|220px|thumb|right|"Let's meet up at the massacre ground." Great pick, Jowy.]]
-On the eve of their return home, the Unicorn Brigade came under a night attack at [[Tenzan Pass]]. Attempting to flee, the hero and Jowy discovered that the raid was not carried out by the [[City-State of Jowston]], but by [[Luca Blight]] under the guise of an attack, a betrayal. The two were eventually corned on a cliff by Captain [[Rowd]]. With no other choice, they made a mark on a nearby rock and promise to meet again here if they ever get separated before jumping desperately into the rapids below.
+On the eve of their return home, the Unicorn Brigade came under a night attack at [[Tenzan Pass]]. Attempting to flee, the hero and Jowy discovered that the raid was not conducted by the [[City-State of Jowston]], but by [[Luca Blight]] under the guise of an attack, a betrayal. The two were eventually corned on a cliff by Captain [[Rowd]]. With no other choice, they made a mark on a nearby rock and promise to meet again here if they ever get separated before jumping desperately into the rapids below.
-He was discovered by [[Viktor]] and [[Flik]] and taken to their [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He would escape with Jowy's aid and return to Kyaro Town. There, he was reunited with his sister, [[Nanami]]. Realizing that Rowd had implicated both the hero and Jowy as spies, Nanami would come up with a plan for the three to run away together. However, they were each swiftly captured and
+He was discovered by [[Viktor]] and [[Flik]] and taken to their [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He would escape with Jowy's aid and return to Kyaro Town. There, he was reunited with his sister, [[Nanami]]. Realizing that Rowd had implicated both the hero and Jowy as spies, Nanami would produce a plan for the three to run away together. However, they were each swiftly captured and
 condemned as spies of the City-State. After being rescued from execution by Viktor, the trio would be forced to flee the Mercenary Fortress when the Highland Army invaded Jowston.
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 ===Leader of the New State Army===
-Reuniting with Viktor and Flik in South Window City, the hero became regarded as a figure to look up to in his own right after playing a pivotal role in defeating [[Solon Jhee]]. [[Shu]] would then ask him to lead a [[New State Army]] against the invading Highland forces. Although Nanami protested the idea, the hero believed that he couldn't ignore the threat of Luca Blight's ambition, and after listening to the story of Genkaku, the man who raised him, decided to lead the force. Upon taking the mantle of leadership, Leknaat appeared once again to tell the hero that the [[108 Stars]] would gather under him and lent him the [[Stone Tablet of Promise]] and the services of [[Luc]] to that effect.
+Reuniting with Viktor and Flik in South Window City, the hero became regarded as a figure to look up to in his own right after playing a pivotal role in defeating [[Solon Jhee]]. [[Shu]] would then ask him to lead a [[New State Army]] against the invading Highland forces. Although Nanami protested the idea, the hero believed that he could not ignore the threat of Luca Blight's ambition, and after listening to the story of Genkaku, the man who raised him, decided to lead the force. Upon taking the mantle of leadership, Leknaat appeared once again to tell the hero that the [[108 Stars]] would gather under him and lent him the [[Stone Tablet of Promise]] and the services of [[Luc]] to that effect.
 [[File:Luca attacks the hero.png|220px|thumb|right|All right, cool it, Mr. 25% HP.]]As the leader of the New State Army, the hero helped repel the Highland advance. However, the army was soundly defeated by the power of Luca Blight himself. Learning that Luca was planning a night attack, an ambush was prepared. The ambush was successful but, despite his wounds, Luca sprung his own attack on the hero, pushing the two into a fatal duel. The hero would emerge victorious, ending the battle but not the war.
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 With the death of Luca, Jowy had ascended to become King of Highland. While both had the same desire for peace, the hero and Jowy's differences in how to pursue this meant that he would quickly stand opposed to Jowy, with the support of his many allies.
-Just before the New State Army siege on [[Greenhill City]], Jowy would meet with the hero, asking him to stop fighting. However, the hero couldn't give up the friends who have helped him and the hope he held. With the same feelings spurring Jowy forward, this marked the moment when the two best friends realized that their battle was inevitable as befitting the bearers of the two halves of the [[Rune of Beginning]].
+Just before the New State Army siege on [[Greenhill City]], Jowy would meet with the hero, asking him to stop fighting. However, the hero could not give up the friends who have helped him and the hope he held. With the same feelings spurring Jowy forward, this marked the moment when the two best friends realized that their battle was inevitable as befitting the bearers of the two halves of the [[Rune of Beginning]].
 [[File:The return to Tenzan Pass.png|220px|thumb|left|I'm just trying to get the best ending here, Jowy, calm down.]]Despite his losses such as the loss of his friendship with Jowy and the apparent death of Nanami at [[Rockaxe Castle]], he continued to grow as a leader and fought for his dream; a peaceful world for his friends to live in. Although it started as a small group, the New State Army would gain rapid momentum, becoming a mighty torrent backed by the charm and magnetism of its leader. He would lead the army to victory, sweeping away the [[Highland Kingdom]] and ending the [[Dunan Unification War]].
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 ==Trivia==
-* The hero has finished at a highest of 4th in the annual [https://twitter.com/gensosenkyo Gensosenkyo fan poll] in 2018. His lowest rank is 6th, which he claimed in 2019 and 2020.
+* The hero has finished at a highest of fourth in the annual [https://twitter.com/gensosenkyo Gensosenkyo fan poll] in 2018. His lowest rank is sixth, which he claimed in 2019 and 2020.
 ==References==