Toggle menu
Toggle preferences menu
Toggle personal menu
Not logged in
Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits.

Humphrey Mintz: Difference between revisions

From Gensopedia
m Text replacement - "}}'''" to "}} '''"
No edit summary
Line 21: Line 21:
|titles= Long Sword Humphrey
|titles= Long Sword Humphrey
|family =
|family =
|from =
|from = [[Toran Republic]]
|va =
|va =
|S1= yes
|S1= yes
Line 27: Line 27:
|SG2= yes
|SG2= yes
}}
}}
'''Humphrey Mintz''' (ハンフリー・ミンツ, ''Hanfurī Mintsu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who makes a cameo in [[Gensosuikogaiden Volume 2]]. Humphrey is a skilled but taciturn swordsman.
'''Humphrey Mintz''' (ハンフリー・ミンツ, ''Hanfurī Mintsu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]] who also appears in [[Gensosuikogaiden Volume 2]]. Humphrey is a skilled but taciturn swordsman.


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Suikoden===
===Gate Rune War===
{{quote| ...Yo! | Humphrey Mintz}}
{{quote| ...Yo! | Humphrey Mintz}}


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>, known as "Longsword Humphrey" for his wide range with his large swords. 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]].  
Humphrey Mintz was one of the most renowned captains of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]'s [[Hundred Man Battalion]], known as "Broadsword Humphrey" for his wide range with his large swords. When he was ordered to participate in the [[Kalekka Incident]], Humphrey grew furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive. Afterwards, Humphrey disappeared without a trace before meeting [[Flik]] and [[Odessa Silverberg]], becoming one of the earliest members of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].


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.  
When the hide-out at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey escaped to [[Kunan]] with Flik and [[Sanchez]] before making his way to [[Toran Castle]] with members of the displaced Liberation Army. There, they would merge their forces with the new Liberation Army under the command of [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]].


Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, travelling to [[Goya]] in order to help form an alliance with the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]]. 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.  
Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, traveling to the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]] in order to help form an alliance with the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]], as he was an old comrade of [[Joshua Levenheit]], the Dragon Knight commander. 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 Liberation Army.  


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 [[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 to find him a new dragon, at the request of his old friend Joshua.


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>.
===Travels with Futch===
{{quote| For you, I will wield this sword again. | Humphrey Mintz}}


===Suikoden II===
Humphrey and Futch headed towards [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]] in order to research wild dragons but were slowed down by the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Staying in [[Highway Village]], Humphrey encountered [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]].
{{quote| For you, I will wield this sword again. | Humphrey Mintz}}
 
When [[Kent]], a friend of Futch, disappeared at [[Mt. Rakutei]], Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and the hero to the mountains, the party saved Kent and found a dragon's egg which hatched into a baby dragon. Humphrey would be able to break through Futch's hesitation and fear of bonding with a new dragon by acting coldly. Moving to strike down the dragon so it would not grow into a feral, wild adult, Humphrey would encourage Futch's intercession. Their journey's purpose unexpectedly fulfilled, Humphrey and Futch agreed to join the New State Army in order to repay the hero's help.


Humphrey and Futch headed towards [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|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 [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]].
After bringing his formidable sword-arm to bear during the Dunan Unification War, Humphrey continued on a journey towards [[Crystal Valley]] with Futch in order to research more information about [[Bright]], the mysterious baby dragon they had found.


When [[Kent]], a friend of Futch, disappeared at [[Mt. Rakutei]], Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and the hero 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 the hero's help.
During the journey, they would stop at [[Marid Village]] in Harmonia, encountering a ferocious black dragon. Humphrey would face the dragon alongside Futch and [[Nash Latkje]]. Fighting without fear, he would play a vital role in protecting the village and afterwards would continue his journey with Futch.


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>.
His whereabouts thereafter are unknown. But it is believed that he eventually passed his sword on to [[Futch]] as the Dragon Knight was seen wielding it during the [[War of the Champions]].


==Personality and Traits==
==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<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>.
A taciturn man, Humphrey's silence caused some confusion in others and some considered him a loner or even unfriendly. But for the most part, Humphrey's silence was not perceived as cold, but rather as shyness. He just wasn't very good at socializing.


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 [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] 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>.
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. Humphrey also enjoyed a long talk with [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and paid for the young man's room in gratitude.


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


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 [[Gate Rune War]], Humphrey asked [[Kreutz]] to join the [[Toran Liberation Army]], immediately noticing that Kreutz would be of great help to the force.


==Game info==
==Game info==
Line 147: Line 149:


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


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Line 157: Line 159:


==References==
==References==
# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 30
# [[Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 30, 87, 198-9, 263
<references/>


{{Top icons
{{Top icons

Revision as of 10:17, 1 November 2019

Humphrey Mintz
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Gender
Male
Age
32 (S1)
35 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenyu Star
Appearances

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

Biography

Gate Rune War

...Yo!

—  Humphrey Mintz

Humphrey Mintz was one of the most renowned captains of the Scarlet Moon Empire's Hundred Man Battalion, known as "Broadsword Humphrey" for his wide range with his large swords. When he was ordered to participate in the Kalekka Incident, Humphrey grew furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive. Afterwards, Humphrey disappeared without a trace before meeting Flik and Odessa Silverberg, becoming one of the earliest members of the Toran Liberation Army.

When the hide-out at Lenankamp was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey escaped to Kunan with Flik and Sanchez before making his way to Toran Castle with members of the displaced Liberation Army. There, they would merge their forces with the new Liberation Army under the command of McDohl.

Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, traveling to the Dragon Knight's Domain in order to help form an alliance with the Knights of the Dragon's Den, as he was an old comrade of Joshua Levenheit, the Dragon Knight commander. 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 Liberation Army.

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 to find him a new dragon, at the request of his old friend Joshua.

Travels with Futch

For you, I will wield this sword again.

—  Humphrey Mintz

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

When Kent, a friend of Futch, disappeared at Mt. Rakutei, Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and the hero to the mountains, the party saved Kent and found a dragon's egg which hatched into a baby dragon. Humphrey would be able to break through Futch's hesitation and fear of bonding with a new dragon by acting coldly. Moving to strike down the dragon so it would not grow into a feral, wild adult, Humphrey would encourage Futch's intercession. Their journey's purpose unexpectedly fulfilled, Humphrey and Futch agreed to join the New State Army in order to repay the hero's help.

After bringing his formidable sword-arm to bear during the Dunan Unification War, Humphrey continued on a journey towards Crystal Valley with Futch in order to research more information about Bright, the mysterious baby dragon they had found.

During the journey, they would stop at Marid Village in Harmonia, encountering a ferocious black dragon. Humphrey would face the dragon alongside Futch and Nash Latkje. Fighting without fear, he would play a vital role in protecting the village and afterwards would continue his journey with Futch.

His whereabouts thereafter are unknown. But it is believed that he eventually passed his sword on to Futch as the Dragon Knight was seen wielding it during the War of the Champions.

Personality and Traits

A taciturn man, Humphrey's silence caused some confusion in others and some considered him a loner or even unfriendly. But for the most part, Humphrey's silence was not perceived as cold, but rather as shyness. He just wasn't very good at socializing.

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. Humphrey also enjoyed a long talk with the hero and paid for the young man's room in gratitude.

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

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

Game info

Suikoden

Template:CharStats

Suikoden II

Template:II CharStats

Trivia

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

Gallery

References

  1. Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 30, 87, 198-9, 263

Template:Top icons Template:Suikoden Template:Suikoden II Template:Suikogaiden 2