Bolgan

ボルガン Borugan

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 445

Age

16 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenpai Star

From

Zexen Federation

Meta Information

Appearances

Bolgan (ボルガン, Borugan) is a character in Suikoden II who also appears in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. Bolgan is a circus performer who journeys with Rina and Eilie.

History

Bolgan fight hard so Hero fight hard too.

— Bolgan

Bolgan was a young man with a unique circus act as a fire-breather. He was adopted by a cirus in Zexen when the circus master awoke and found a basket outside with Bolgan, some bread, and the Fire Breath Rune, apparently to keep the child warm.

He used the rune in his act as he grew up but was treated as a servant rather than a fellow performer. Due to this constant bullying and mistreatment, Bolgan decided to run away from the circus. With the help of Eilie and Rina who were working with the circus at the time, he was able to escape and set off on a journey alongside the duo, who treated him as a brother.

Their travels led them to Ryube Village in the City-States of Jowston, where they encountered the hero. To navigate the treacherous North Sparrow Pass, Bolgan and his sisters joined forces with the hero temporarily. Afterward, they reunited with the hero in Coronet Town and chose to become members of the New Alliance Army.

Bolgan was granted a position in the hero's Royal Guard. He also developed a keen interest in learning and spent much time studying at the castle library. He was a kind and empathetic soul, friendly to all. He also noticed Eilie's crush on the hero. Knowing they would leave their friends behind at the end of the war, Bolgan tried his hardest to come up with a solution for Eilie's worry, suggesting that the hero could join their troupe.

Following the conclusion of the Dunan Unification War, Bolgan returned to traveling with the circus troupe while continuing his studies. The troupe's journey eventually brought them to Milit Village, where Bolgan played a crucial role in helping Nash Latkje and others fend off a raid orchestrated by the fraudulent Fire Bringer.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Joins temporarily during plot events in Ryube Village. Joins again, permanently, following plot events in Coronet Town.
Castle LV	Type	Level	Weapon LV
Automatic	Male	4 note	2

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category	Data
Range	Short
Type	Male
Size	L
Anger	Phlegmatic
Panic Level	5
Flying	No

Unite Attacks
Name	Members
Circus Attack	Bolgan, Eilie, Rina
Flash Attack	Bolgan, Gantetsu, Long Chan-Chan
Underling Attack	Bob, Bolgan, Sierra

Good Will
Action	Character(s)
Protects	Eilie, Rina
Protected by	Protected by no one

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot	Class
Helmet	Helmet
Armor	Light armor
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Male

Starting Equipment
Slot	Piece
Helmet	Leather Hat
Armor	Fur Robe
Shield	Cannot equip
Other	Greaves Wooden Shoes Sacrificial Jizo

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire	Water	Earth
D	E	E
Lightning	Wind	Holy
E	E	E
Darkness	Gate	Overall
E	E	H

Rune Slots
Slot	Rune
Head	Never unlocks
Right hand	Fire Breath Rune
Left hand	Never unlocks
Weapon	None attached

Stats

Stat Growth
LV	Grade	LV 1	LV 20	LV 60	LV 90
HP	C	26	220	335	490
STR	B	14	86	134	182
DEX	G	11	43	66	88
PROT	D	13	68	107	146
MAG	H	11	36	54	71
MDEF	F	12	51	80	108
SPD	H	11	36	54	71
LCK	C	13	75	119	163

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV	Name	ATK
1	gluv	7
2		8
3		9
4	Glub	10
5		39
6		42
7		45
8		48
9		51
10	Glove	53
11		110
12		114
13		118
14		124
15		130
16		135

Weapon Details
Skill	Description
Type	Claws
Range	Short
Initial LV	2
Runes	None attached

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
065	Bolgan	Commoner	Booster Pack Vol.1
317	Bolgan	Commoner	Premium Pack
CS2-189	Bolgan	Commoner	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-455/R065	Bolgan	Commoner	Remake Booster

Gallery

Artwork

Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Yashioka Shō
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Suzuki Rika

In-Game

Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Suikoden II portrait

Trivia

Bolgan's education can be seen in his weapon upgrades: gluv, Gluv, and Glove.

References

Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 191
Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 256
Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 149, 214, 266