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}}''Varkas'' (バルカス, ''Barukasu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden II]]. Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]] and was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]].
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}}''Varkas'' (バルカス, ''Barukasu'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] who makes a cameo appearance in [[Suikoden II]]. Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]] and was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]].


==Biography==
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Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]] who robbed from [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials. Varkas drew the ire of [[Grady]], the military commander of [[Rockland]], who accused Varkas and the [[Mt. Seifu]] bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes<ref>"You see, some bandits have settled on nearby Mt. Seifu, and have been pillaging the local villages. That's why we've been unable to collect taxes and deliver them to you." - Grady ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from Scarlet Moon Empire officials<ref>"I'm one of the Mt. Seifu bandits. But we only attack those rotten Imperials." - Bandit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When [[Hero (Suikoden)]] and [[Kanaan]] visited Grady to investigate why Rockland had failed to pay their taxes, Grady told the [[Imperial Guard]] members that the blame lied squarely on the Mt. Seifu bandits. Under the orders of Kanaan, Tir climbed to the top of Mt. Seifu, where he encountered Varkas. Varkas, noting how unusual it was for them to have visitors<ref>"Well well, we have visitors. How unusual. What do you want?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, introduced himself as Varkas the Whirlwind Axe<ref>"I'm Varkas the Whirlwind Axe." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and warned them to leave before they got hurt<ref>"You Imperial tax robbers better get out of here before you get hurt." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Varkas' warning was ignored, and he and his second-in-command, [[Sydonia]], were defeated and captured by the Imperial Guard.
Varkas is the leader of the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]]. Varkas drew the ire of [[Grady]], the military commander of [[Rockland]], who accused Varkas and the [[Mt. Seifu]] bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] officials and never from common citizens.


Varkas and Sydonia were taken to Rockland after being captured. When Grady denounced them as tax thieves, Varkas loudly protested that it was Grady who was the tax thief<ref>"What do you mean, tax thieves? You're the tax thief!" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After members of the Imperial Guard left, Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to [[Lenankamp]] on behalf of Varkas, asking for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to rescue Varkas and Sydonia<ref>"Lady Odessa, please. Help Varkas and Sydonia." - Bandit ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Tir McDohl and his party, outraged by Grady's behaviour, agreed to help the Mt. Seifu bandits.  
Eventually, [[Hero (Suikoden)|the son]] of [[Teo McDohl]] would be ordered to apprehend him and Varkas and his second-in-command, [[Sydonia]], were defeated and captured. Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to [[Lenankamp]] on behalf of Varkas, asking for the [[Toran Liberation Army]] to rescue them. His previous captors, outraged by Grady's behaviour, would rescue the bandits.  


When they reached Varkas and Sydonia, Varkas recognized Tir and wondered if Tir and his party had come to laugh at him<ref>"My god! It's you Imperials! Why are you here? Have you come to laugh at me?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After they explained that there were there to rescue him, Varkas thanked Tir McDohl and his party, and asked them to rescue Sydonia as well<ref>"Thanks. Get my buddy too, will you?" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After they were rescued, Varkas and Sydonia encountered a furious Grady. Varkas asked if Grady wanted a fight, noting that Grady was not the only one who bore a grudge<ref>"So you want a fight? Don't think you're the only one with a grudge. Why I'll cut out your eyeballs..." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Grady retreated, Varkas told Tir McDohl that they owed the Toran Liberation Army their lives and to tell [[Odessa Silverberg|Odessa]] that, should she ever need their help, Varkas and Sydonia would be there in a flash<ref>"I guess we owe the Liberation Army our lives. Tell Lady Odessa that if she ever needs help, Varkas and Sydonia will be there in a flash." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
After the Toran Liberation Army acquired [[Toran Castle]], Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army. Varkas served in the Toran Liberation Army throughout the [[Gate Rune War]]. During the war, Varkas also found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu. He was known as the "Whirlwind Axe", due to his battlefield prowess.  


After the Toran Liberation Army acquired [[Toran Castle]], Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"We heard some rumors about you, and figured this would be a good chance to return the favor we owe you." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After Tir consented to [[Mathiu Silverberg]]'s suggestion that they throw a banquet to welcome Varkas, Sydonia, and other recent recruits, Varkas praised Tir, calling him a fine and understanding leader<ref>"A fine and understanding leader you are." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]] of the newly-formed [[Toran Republic]].


Varkas served in the Toran Liberation Army throughout the [[Gate Rune War]], and prior to the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Varkas encouraged the troops under his command, warning them that they had better fight hard<ref>"Y'all better fight hard tomorrow! Right, Sydonia?!" - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. During the Gate Rune War, Varkas also found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu<ref>"I miss that easygoing bandit life." - Varkas ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
===Suikoden II===
 
During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Varkas would encounter [[Sheena]] and [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]] attempting to enter the [[Toran Republic]]. As they were representing a force traditionally hostile to the republic's predecessor, the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Varkas chose not to allow the group free entry but escorted the party to [[Gregminster]].
Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the Captain of the [[Border Guard]] of the newly-formed [[Toran Republic]]<ref>"Named Captain of the Border Guard." - Varkas' Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


==References==
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# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 217-218


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Varkas (バルカス, Barukasu) is a supporting character in Suikoden who makes a cameo appearance in Suikoden II. Varkas is the leader of the Mt. Seifu Bandits and was named the Captain of the Border Guard.

Biography

Suikoden

Never heard of Varkas of Mt. Seifu?

—  Varkas

Varkas is the leader of the Mt. Seifu Bandits. Varkas drew the ire of Grady, the military commander of Rockland, who accused Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits of pillaging local villages and rendering Rockland unable to collect taxes. This, however, was untrue, as Varkas and the Mt. Seifu bandits only stole from Scarlet Moon Empire officials and never from common citizens.

Eventually, the son of Teo McDohl would be ordered to apprehend him and Varkas and his second-in-command, Sydonia, were defeated and captured. Varkas and Sydonia were strung up on stakes to starve outside of Grady's mansion. One of the Mt. Seifu bandits travelled to Lenankamp on behalf of Varkas, asking for the Toran Liberation Army to rescue them. His previous captors, outraged by Grady's behaviour, would rescue the bandits.

After the Toran Liberation Army acquired Toran Castle, Varkas and Sydonia travelled there in order to return the favour they owed by joining the Toran Liberation Army. Varkas served in the Toran Liberation Army throughout the Gate Rune War. During the war, Varkas also found he missed the easy-going bandit life he had enjoyed on Mt. Seifu. He was known as the "Whirlwind Axe", due to his battlefield prowess.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Varkas was named the Captain of the Border Guard of the newly-formed Toran Republic.

Suikoden II

During the Dunan Unification War, Varkas would encounter Sheena and the leader of the New State Army attempting to enter the Toran Republic. As they were representing a force traditionally hostile to the republic's predecessor, the Scarlet Moon Empire, Varkas chose not to allow the group free entry but escorted the party to Gregminster.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 217-218

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