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Humphrey Mintz is a skilled swordsman who was part of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]'s [[Hundred Man Battalion]]. Humphrey became one of the most renowned captains of the batallion<ref>"Why it's Humphrey, one of the most renowned Captains of the Imperial Army's Hundred Man Battalion." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but when he was ordered to participate in the [[Kalekka Incident]], Humphrey grew furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive<ref>"I was one of the soldiers who attacked Kalekka. I have never been able to forget that incident. In my fury I attacked my own commander, and became a fugitive." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey disappeared without a trace afterwords<ref>"After that incident at Kalekka, you vanished without a trace." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Eventually Humphrey joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] under [[Odessa Silverberg]].  
Humphrey Mintz was one of the most renowned captains of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]'s [[Hundred Man Battalion]]<ref>"Why it's Humphrey, one of the most renowned Captains of the Imperial Army's Hundred Man Battalion." - Vincent de Boule ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but when he was ordered to participate in the [[Kalekka Incident]], Humphrey grew furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive<ref>"I was one of the soldiers who attacked Kalekka. I have never been able to forget that incident. In my fury I attacked my own commander, and became a fugitive." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Afterwards, Humphrey disappeared without a trace<ref>"After that incident at Kalekka, you vanished without a trace." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] under [[Odessa Silverberg]].  


When the hide-out at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey managed to escape. Humphrey made his way to [[Toran Castle]] with members of displaced Toran Liberation Army<ref>"After Commander Tir left the castle, Humphrey and Sanchez arrived with survivors of the old Liberation Army." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey accepted [[Tir McDohl]] as a leader, noting, when [[Flik]] protested at the new Toran Liberation Army leader, that Tir was doing well<ref>"......... .........We need a leader. And Tir is doing well." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
When the hide-out at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey escaped to [[Kunan]] before making his way to [[Toran Castle]] with members of the displaced Toran Liberation Army.  


Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, travelling to [[Goya]] in order to help form an alliance with the [[Dragon Knights]]. When [[Joshua Levenheit]] met Humphrey, he expressed concern for Humphrey, as he had been quite worried after Humphrey had disappeared<ref>"I was so worried about you. After that incident at Kalekka, you vanished without a trace." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey brushed this concern off, saying that he had his reasons for disappearing and introduced Tir to Joshua<ref>"I had my reasons. Joshua, this is Commander Tir of the Liberation Army." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. As the Toran Liberation Army drew up  an alliance with the Dragon Knights, Joshua Levenheit claimed that they would be working together once more, against a different enemy<ref>"It looks like we'll be fighting together again, side by side. But against a different enemy this time." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Joshua asked Humphrey to look after [[Futch]], a young former Dragon Knight who had lost his dragon and thus could no longer stay in Goya, as Joshua would not need to worry about Futch if Humphrey was with him<ref>"Humphrey, will you take Futch with you? I won't have to worry about him if he's with you." - Joshua Levenheit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey agreed to do so<ref>"...I understand." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and Futch thanked him<ref>"Thank you, sir." - Futch ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey also invited his former adversary, [[Kreutz]], to join the Toran Liberation Army, to which Kreutz accepted<ref>"You were Geil Rugner's greatest general. You could be a great help. Please join us." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, travelling to [[Goya]] in order to help form an alliance with the [[Dragon Knights]]. After successfully waking the [[dragon|dragons]], Humphrey agreed to look after [[Futch]], a young former Dragon Knight who had lost his steed. Humphrey also invited his former adversary, [[Kreutz]], to join the Toran Liberation Army, to which Kreutz accepted.  


Following the [[Battle at the Northern Checkpoint]], Humphrey was placed in charge of a battalion of men by [[Mathiu Silverberg]], who ordered Humphrey to attack the [[Fortress of Rakan]]<ref>"Sir Humphrey, I'll assign another battalion to you. Take the Fortress of Rakan." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Acting as a decoy, Humphrey Mintz's attack on the Fortress of Rakan forced Kasim Hazil to commit troops there, making it easier for the Toran Liberation Army to enter [[Moravia]]. After acting as a decoy, Humphrey and [[Lepant]] returned to Moravia, where their reinforcements took care of the remaining troops stationed outside<ref>"Master Mathiu, are you all right? We've pretty much taken care of business outside." - Lepant ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Following the [[Battle at the Northern Checkpoint]], Humphrey attacked the [[Fortress of Rakan]] as a decoy before returning to [[Moravia]], where his reinforcements took care of the remaining troops stationed outside.


After the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Humphrey helped Flik pursue the survivors of the Toran Liberation Army's attack<ref>"Tir, Humphrey and I are going to pursue the survivors!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Humphrey remained a man of few words, simply proclaiming that the [[Gate Rune War]] was over<ref>"...it's over." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Humphrey left the [[Toran Republic]] with Futch on a journey<ref>"Leaves Toran Republic with Futch." - Humphrey Mintz's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Humphrey left the [[Toran Republic]] along with Futch on a journey<ref>"Leaves Toran Republic with Futch." - Humphrey Mintz's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
===Suikoden II===
{{quote| For you, I will wield this sword again. | Humphrey Mintz}}
 
Humphrey and Futch headed towards [[Harmonia]] in order to research wild dragons<ref>"Even though dragons only lay eggs in Dragon Caves, once in a while a 'wild dragon' appears... If we could find out why, we could probably breed new types of dragons. I was headed to the 'Great Shrine' in Crystal Valley to try to find out more about that, but...." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> but were slowed down by the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Staying in [[Highway Village]], Humphrey encountered [[Riou]], leader of the [[New State Army]].
 
When [[Kent]], a friend of Futch, disappeared at [[Rakutei Mountain]], Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and Riou to the mountains, the party saved Kent and found a dragon's egg. Their journey's purpose unexpectedly fulfilled, Humphrey and Futch agreed to join the New State Army in order to repay Riou's help.
 
After the Dunan Unification War, Humphrey continued on a journey towards [[Crystal Valley]]<ref>"Set off again a journey for the temple of the crystal valley." - Humphrey Mintz's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref> with Futch<ref>"Set off for the crystal valley with Humphrey in search of a "dragon"." - Futch's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


==Personality and Traits==
==Personality and Traits==
A silent and taciturn man, Humphrey rarely said anything that was not needed; this caused Mathiu Silverberg some confusion when Humphrey simply said "Uh huh" in response to Mathiu's question as to whether the Toran Liberation Army's meeting with the Dragon Knights was a success<ref>"Uh huh." - Humphrey Mintz<br>".........? Did you manage to secure an alliance?" - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik told Mathiu that he should not worry about Humphrey's silent nature and that Humphrey could just be a little friendlier to others<ref>"Don't worry, Medical Officer. It's just that Humphrey could be a little friendlier to others." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
A taciturn man, Humphrey's silence caused some confusion in others, such as when [[Mathiu Silverberg]] asked Humphrey to report whether the Toran Liberation Army's meeting with the Dragon Knights was a success<ref>"Uh huh." - Humphrey Mintz<br>".........? Did you manage to secure an alliance?" - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik told Mathiu that Humphrey could just be a little friendlier to others<ref>"Don't worry, Medical Officer. It's just that Humphrey could be a little friendlier to others." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey was mostly a loner and Futch expressed surprise at the idea that Humphrey had friends<ref>"Humphrey has friends...?" - Futch ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Humphrey's silence was not perceived as cold, but rather as shyness to some<ref>"Sir Humphrey sure is quiet. But not in a cold sort of way... He's just shy. Probably." - Woman ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


Despite his silent nature, Humphrey would occasionally open up to others. Before the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Humphrey told Mathiu Silverberg how he had attacked his commander during the Kalekka incident; it had been the first time, and, he hoped, the last time, Humphrey had attacked someone out of sheer hatred<ref>"That was the first time I attacked someone out of pure hatred. And I hope... that it was the last time." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Mathiu told Humphrey that this was no time to be distressed, as they had a job to do; such thoughts could wait until the end of the Toran Liberation War<ref>"Humphrey, this is no time to be distressed. We have a job to do. Once the war is over..." - Mathiu Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Despite his silent nature, Humphrey would occasionally open up to others. Before the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Humphrey told Mathiu Silverberg how he had attacked his commander during the Kalekka incident; it had been the first time, and, he hoped, the last time, he had attacked someone out of sheer hatred<ref>"That was the first time I attacked someone out of pure hatred. And I hope... that it was the last time." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Humphrey also enjoyed a long talk with Riou and paid for the young man's room in gratitude<ref>"Mr. Humphrey said talking to you was 'nice. . . . .' To express his gratitude, he paid for your lodgings tonight." - Lucy ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


Humphrey was highly practical, and despite his shock at hearing of the death of Odessa Silverberg<ref>".........!" - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, he immediately recognized that Tir McDohl would be able to succeed Odessa as a leader<ref>"......... .........We need a leader. And Tir is doing well." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Humphrey was highly practical, and despite his shock at hearing of the death of Odessa Silverberg, he immediately recognized that Tir McDohl would be able to succeed Odessa as a leader<ref>"......... .........We need a leader. And Tir is doing well." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Humphrey and Futch discovered [[Bright]], Humphrey was prepared to destroy Bright should Futch fail to accept him, despite the rarity of the creature<ref>"So I guess you don't need this egg or the beast asleep inside. I'll use my sword to destroy it." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Despite his practicality, Humphrey could also be empathetic, and comforted Futch over [[Black]]'s death<ref>"It wouldn't be a betrayal to have a new dragon. My memories of Black's death are precious, but I won't have to forget that. And it's no reason to close the door to the future." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


Befitting his logical nature, Humphrey was also unafraid to ask former adversaries for aid; during the Toran Liberation War, Humphrey asked Kreutz to join the Toran Liberation Army, immediately noticing that Kreutz would be of great help to the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"You were Geil Rugner's greatest general. You could be a great help. Please join us." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Befitting his logical nature, Humphrey was also unafraid to ask former adversaries for aid; during the Toran Liberation War, Humphrey asked Kreutz to join the Toran Liberation Army, immediately noticing that Kreutz would be of great help to the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"You were Geil Rugner's greatest general. You could be a great help. Please join us." - Humphrey Mintz ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.

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Humphrey Mintz (ハンフリー・ミンツ, Hanfurī Mintsu) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2. Humphrey is a skilled but taciturn swordsman.

Biography

Suikoden

...Yo!

—  Humphrey Mintz

Humphrey Mintz was one of the most renowned captains of the Scarlet Moon Empire's Hundred Man Battalion[1], but when he was ordered to participate in the Kalekka Incident, Humphrey grew furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive[2]. Afterwards, Humphrey disappeared without a trace[3] and joined the Toran Liberation Army under Odessa Silverberg.

When the hide-out at Lenankamp was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey escaped to Kunan before making his way to Toran Castle with members of the displaced Toran Liberation Army.

Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, travelling to Goya in order to help form an alliance with the Dragon Knights. After successfully waking the dragons, Humphrey agreed to look after Futch, a young former Dragon Knight who had lost his steed. Humphrey also invited his former adversary, Kreutz, to join the Toran Liberation Army, to which Kreutz accepted.

Following the Battle at the Northern Checkpoint, Humphrey attacked the Fortress of Rakan as a decoy before returning to Moravia, where his reinforcements took care of the remaining troops stationed outside.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Humphrey left the Toran Republic with Futch on a journey[4].

Suikoden II

For you, I will wield this sword again.

—  Humphrey Mintz

Humphrey and Futch headed towards Harmonia in order to research wild dragons[5] but were slowed down by the Dunan Unification War. Staying in Highway Village, Humphrey encountered Riou, leader of the New State Army.

When Kent, a friend of Futch, disappeared at Rakutei Mountain, Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and Riou to the mountains, the party saved Kent and found a dragon's egg. Their journey's purpose unexpectedly fulfilled, Humphrey and Futch agreed to join the New State Army in order to repay Riou's help.

After the Dunan Unification War, Humphrey continued on a journey towards Crystal Valley[6] with Futch[7].

Personality and Traits

A taciturn man, Humphrey's silence caused some confusion in others, such as when Mathiu Silverberg asked Humphrey to report whether the Toran Liberation Army's meeting with the Dragon Knights was a success[8]. Flik told Mathiu that Humphrey could just be a little friendlier to others[9]. Humphrey was mostly a loner and Futch expressed surprise at the idea that Humphrey had friends[10]. Humphrey's silence was not perceived as cold, but rather as shyness to some[11].

Despite his silent nature, Humphrey would occasionally open up to others. Before the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Humphrey told Mathiu Silverberg how he had attacked his commander during the Kalekka incident; it had been the first time, and, he hoped, the last time, he had attacked someone out of sheer hatred[12]. Humphrey also enjoyed a long talk with Riou and paid for the young man's room in gratitude[13].

Humphrey was highly practical, and despite his shock at hearing of the death of Odessa Silverberg, he immediately recognized that Tir McDohl would be able to succeed Odessa as a leader[14]. When Humphrey and Futch discovered Bright, Humphrey was prepared to destroy Bright should Futch fail to accept him, despite the rarity of the creature[15]. Despite his practicality, Humphrey could also be empathetic, and comforted Futch over Black's death[16].

Befitting his logical nature, Humphrey was also unafraid to ask former adversaries for aid; during the Toran Liberation War, Humphrey asked Kreutz to join the Toran Liberation Army, immediately noticing that Kreutz would be of great help to the Toran Liberation Army[17].

Trivia

  • Humphrey's weapon, despite being a broadsword, upgrades as Muramasa, Murasame, and Masamune, three historically significant types of Katana.

References

  1. ↑ "Why it's Humphrey, one of the most renowned Captains of the Imperial Army's Hundred Man Battalion." - Vincent de Boule (Suikoden)
  2. ↑ "I was one of the soldiers who attacked Kalekka. I have never been able to forget that incident. In my fury I attacked my own commander, and became a fugitive." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden)
  3. ↑ "After that incident at Kalekka, you vanished without a trace." - Joshua Levenheit (Suikoden)
  4. ↑ "Leaves Toran Republic with Futch." - Humphrey Mintz's Ending Text (Suikoden)
  5. ↑ "Even though dragons only lay eggs in Dragon Caves, once in a while a 'wild dragon' appears... If we could find out why, we could probably breed new types of dragons. I was headed to the 'Great Shrine' in Crystal Valley to try to find out more about that, but...." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden II)
  6. ↑ "Set off again a journey for the temple of the crystal valley." - Humphrey Mintz's Ending Text (Suikoden II)
  7. ↑ "Set off for the crystal valley with Humphrey in search of a "dragon"." - Futch's Ending Text (Suikoden II)
  8. ↑ "Uh huh." - Humphrey Mintz
    ".........? Did you manage to secure an alliance?" - Mathiu Silverberg (Suikoden)
  9. ↑ "Don't worry, Medical Officer. It's just that Humphrey could be a little friendlier to others." - Flik (Suikoden)
  10. ↑ "Humphrey has friends...?" - Futch (Suikoden II)
  11. ↑ "Sir Humphrey sure is quiet. But not in a cold sort of way... He's just shy. Probably." - Woman (Suikoden II)
  12. ↑ "That was the first time I attacked someone out of pure hatred. And I hope... that it was the last time." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden)
  13. ↑ "Mr. Humphrey said talking to you was 'nice. . . . .' To express his gratitude, he paid for your lodgings tonight." - Lucy (Suikoden II)
  14. ↑ "......... .........We need a leader. And Tir is doing well." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden)
  15. ↑ "So I guess you don't need this egg or the beast asleep inside. I'll use my sword to destroy it." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden II)
  16. ↑ "It wouldn't be a betrayal to have a new dragon. My memories of Black's death are precious, but I won't have to forget that. And it's no reason to close the door to the future." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden II)
  17. ↑ "You were Geil Rugner's greatest general. You could be a great help. Please join us." - Humphrey Mintz (Suikoden)

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