Teo McDohl (テオ・マクドール, Teo Makudōru) is a character in the original Suikoden game. He is the father of the game's primary protagonist and he serves as one of the generals of the Scarlet Moon Empire.
Biography
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Teo McDohl was one of the Five Great Generals of the Scarlet Moon Empire, who had fought under Barbarosa Rugner during the War of Succession[1]. He was assigned to the north, supposedly to protect the border with the City-State of Jowston[2] and was favoured by Barbarosa enough to receive his own sword, Prakk, for the mission[3]. At least some of his activities fell outside of this briefing as the razing of Rokkaku would indicate[4].
Teo never remarried after his only wife, the mother of his son passed away due to illness shortly after his birth. It seems that she was a commoner and an unaffected and sincere sort who was deserving of the term "wise mother."
In the past, it was Teo who adopted Ted, thinking him a war orphan[5]. Teo was also an old friend of Ain Gide, Commander of the Fortress of Kwaba[6]. Teo did not think highly of Kraze Miles[7], regarding him as a weakling. He also seemed to have some form of relationship with fellow general Sonya Shulen[8].
His son's ascension to leader of the Toran Liberation Army was considered by some to have sullied Teo's name[9]. Teo himself swore to show no mercy for his son[10]. An initial victory in battle saw the Liberation Army forced to retreat with Teo's advance only staved off after losing a duel against Pahn[11], although whether Teo held back is undetermined[12].
The rematch ended in a total victory of the Liberation Army, thanks to their use of Fire Spear[13]. However, Teo refused to surrender, challenging his son to a duel[14] which was accepted. Teo was defeated in the duel and with his final words admitted he fought for the Emperor out of stubbornness[15] and gave blessing to his son's choice[16]. His final words told his son how proud he was that his son had surpassed himself[17].
References
- ↑ "Much as they were when we fought together in the War of Succession, Your Highness." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Our disputes with the United City-States of Jowstone are complicated, but with General McDohl in charge, we can rest assured." - Minister (Suikoden)
- ↑ "My beloved sword Prakk has brought me luck on countless occasions. I would like you to have it. Take it with you." - Barbarosa Rugner (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Rokkaku held off Imperial rule for a long time, but it finally fell to Teo McDohl's forces. Our boss, Hanzo, helped me to escape, with instructions to report the carnage to the Liberation Army." - Kasumi (Suikoden)
- ↑ "I owe so much to Master Teo, who adopted me when I was an orphan, and I want to return the favor. OK?" - Ted (Suikoden)
- ↑ "It's Commander is Lord Ain Gide, an old friend of Master Teo's." - Cleo (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Did you introduce yourself? I must admit I'm quite surprised that you've been assigned to such a weakling, but... Well, let's get going." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "But I will not let you defile me. I am the Empire's... His Highness's...Teo's..." - Sonya Shulen (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Heh. Pahn, capture those men. This is your chance to wipe the dirt off of General Teo's name." - Kraze Miles (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Traitors! I'll show no mercy, not even for my son! I swear by my name, Teo McDohl!" - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "You've improved, Pahn. Alen, Grenseal, let us retreat." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Ha ha ha. I won. Or did he show mercy, and let me go?" - Pahn (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Ha ha! Wow! We burned down the armored cavarly. This Fire Spear is incredible." - Viktor (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Tir McDohl, traitor against Emperor Barbarosa. The most wanted criminal in the land. I, Teo McDohl, shall punish you in His Majesty's stead. Will you accept my challenge?" - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "I fought for the Emperor, and the Emperor alone, out of stubbornness." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Tir McDohl, my son. You have become so strong. I lived for what I believed in. And I have no regrets. You must also live for what you believe in. I give blessings to your choice." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)
- ↑ "Tir, my son, I am happy. The greatest happiness... a father can experience... is to see his son... surpass himself. Good luck, my son, Tir.... Tir...." - Teo McDohl (Suikoden)