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[[File:Narcissist Tea Time.png|thumb|right|220px|Vincent (second from the right) enjoys tea with [[Milich Oppenheimer|Milich]], [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]] and [[Esmeralda]].]]Vincent always carried himself with poise and was rarely seen without a rose in his hand. His eccentric tone gave him a generally elusive air. Some of his actions during the [[Gate Rune War]], such as his running out on bills and imprisonment led some to believe he was a fraudulent or self-proclaimed noble but both his inheritance and the investigations of [[Richmond]] would confirm that prior to the collapse of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], he was indeed a nobleman of the state. | [[File:Narcissist Tea Time.png|thumb|right|220px|Vincent (second from the right) enjoys tea with [[Milich Oppenheimer|Milich]], [[Simone Verdricci|Simone]] and [[Esmeralda]].]]Vincent always carried himself with poise and was rarely seen without a rose in his hand. His eccentric tone gave him a generally elusive air. Some of his actions during the [[Gate Rune War]], such as his running out on bills and imprisonment led some to believe he was a fraudulent or self-proclaimed noble but both his inheritance and the investigations of [[Richmond]] would confirm that prior to the collapse of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], he was indeed a nobleman of the state. | ||
As a nobleman of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he was very much a soul mate of other aristocratic-inclined individuals such as [[Simone Verdricci]], [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and [[Esmeralda]] and often took tea and chatted with them. However, it was not only people similar in manners to him who Vincent could consider a soul mate. As well as declaring [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] a dear friend for rescuing him during the Gate Rune War, he would later consider [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]] his bosom friend, for aiding Simone during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. | As a nobleman of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he was very much a soul mate of other aristocratic-inclined individuals such as [[Simone Verdricci]], [[Milich Oppenheimer]] and [[Esmeralda]] and often took tea and chatted with them. However, it was not only people similar in manners to him who Vincent could consider a soul mate. | ||
As well as declaring [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]] a dear friend for rescuing him during the Gate Rune War, he would later consider [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]] his bosom friend, for aiding Simone during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. | |||
Although it may seem like Vincent dispensed this title freely, he did not, in fact, devote himself lightly. He merely had several close friends whom he held a sincere respect for. His faith in such true friends, therefore, is not shaken easily and he is sure not to betray such friendships. | Although it may seem like Vincent dispensed this title freely, he did not, in fact, devote himself lightly. He merely had several close friends whom he held a sincere respect for. His faith in such true friends, therefore, is not shaken easily and he is sure not to betray such friendships. | ||
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[[File:Vincent meets the Liberation Army leader.png|thumb|left|220px|Vincent was first encountered in [[Antei]], trying to charm his way out of paying for his meal.]]Vincent de Boule was a member of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] aristocracy. He was very much a natural noble, enjoying poetic conversations, hosting elegant tea parties and always making sure to be at the cutting edge of aristocratic fashion. | [[File:Vincent meets the Liberation Army leader.png|thumb|left|220px|Vincent was first encountered in [[Antei]], trying to charm his way out of paying for his meal.]]Vincent de Boule was a member of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] aristocracy. He was very much a natural noble, enjoying poetic conversations, hosting elegant tea parties and always making sure to be at the cutting edge of aristocratic fashion. | ||
During the [[Gate Rune War]], he first encountered the [[Toran Liberation Army]] in [[Antei]], where he skipped out on a meal due to a claimed lack of money. He would encounter the group again at the entrance to the [[Dragon's Den]], where he showed them a secret entrance to the guarded cave. He would later be imprisoned in [[Moravia]] and when rescued he would immediately join the [[Toran Liberation Army]], discarding his noble status and joyfully embracing [[Hero (Suikoden)|its leader]] as a true friend. | During the [[Gate Rune War]], he first encountered the [[Toran Liberation Army]] in [[Antei]], where he skipped out on a meal due to a claimed lack of money. He would encounter the group again at the entrance to the [[Dragon's Den]], where he showed them a secret entrance to the guarded cave. | ||
He would later be imprisoned in [[Moravia]] and when rescued he would immediately join the [[Toran Liberation Army]], discarding his noble status and joyfully embracing [[Hero (Suikoden)|its leader]] as a true friend. | |||
Although a noble, he lost his title after the Gate Rune War, when the new [[Toran Republic]] abolished the Scarlet Moon nobility. Vincent was still entitled to return home and receive his inheritance, however. After that, he would use his funds to study abroad, travelling around the world. A month before arriving in the [[City-State of Jowston]], he would meet and become swift friends with [[Simone Verdricci]]. | Although a noble, he lost his title after the Gate Rune War, when the new [[Toran Republic]] abolished the Scarlet Moon nobility. Vincent was still entitled to return home and receive his inheritance, however. After that, he would use his funds to study abroad, travelling around the world. A month before arriving in the [[City-State of Jowston]], he would meet and become swift friends with [[Simone Verdricci]]. | ||
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==Name and Weapon== | ==Name and Weapon== | ||
Vincent is a male name derived from Vincentius (from the present participle of the Latin verb vincere, "to conquer or win"). His Japanese name does not use the standard katakana for Vincent (ヴィンセント, ''Vuinsento'') instead using Vansan (ヴァンサン). This is presumably to emphasize the French accented nature of his name. Boule, meanwhile, is the French word for ball or bowl, and as a surname would have historically been used by people involved in the manufacturing of the same. Finally, "de" is a particle preceding a ''nom de terre'' in many French noble families. | Vincent is a male name derived from Vincentius (from the present participle of the Latin verb vincere, "to conquer or win"). His Japanese name does not use the standard katakana for Vincent (ヴィンセント, ''Vuinsento'') instead using Vansan (ヴァンサン). This is presumably to emphasize the French accented nature of his name. | ||
Boule, meanwhile, is the French word for ball or bowl, and as a surname would have historically been used by people involved in the manufacturing of the same. Finally, "de" is a particle preceding a ''nom de terre'' in many French noble families. | |||
In battle, Vincent wields a rapier named "Enchante" (アンシャンテ, ''Anshante''), a French term meaning "nice to meet you" or more literally, "enchanted". The correct transcription would be ''enchanté'', with an accent on the last e. | |||
This upgrades to "Savat" (サ・ヴァ, ''Sa Vua''), an erroneous localization of the French word "Ça va", meaning "it goes", usually used as "(Comment) ça va", meaning "How's it going/How are you?" and as a response meaning "I'm ok.". Its final upgrade is "Felicitation" (フェリシタシオン, ''Ferishitashion''), a form of congratulations and expression of good wishes. | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||