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{{quote| In the name of my sword Odessa, I won't let you pass! | Flik}}
{{quote| In the name of my sword Odessa, I won't let you pass! | Flik}}


Flik is a wandering swordsman by trade who joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] under the command of [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Born and raised in [[Warriors' Village]], Flik left the village on his [[Trial of Manhood]] but did not name his sword, nor did he return; instead, he became a mercenary. After a number of years working as a mercenary, Flik saved Odessa Silverberg's from some [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers; enraptured, he quickly joined her cause. Flik rose through the ranks of the Toran Liberation Army, eventually becoming Vice-Commander of the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"I must have a good long talk with Flik. After all, he was Vice-Commander of the Liberation Army." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Flik is a wandering swordsman who joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]] under the command of [[Odessa Silverberg]]. Born and raised in [[Warriors' Village]], Flik left the village on his [[Trial of Manhood]] and eventually became a mercenary. After a number of years working as a mercenary, Flik saved Odessa Silverberg's from some [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] soldiers; enraptured, he quickly joined her cause and eventually became Vice-Commander of the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"I must have a good long talk with Flik. After all, he was Vice-Commander of the Liberation Army." - Viktor ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


When the hideout at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked, Flik fled to the west, heading toward [[Milich Oppenheimer]]'s domain<ref>"After the hideout at Lenankamp was attacked, I escaped toward Milich's domain in the west." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In [[Kunan]], Flik tried to round up the scattered former soldiers of the Toran Liberation Army, when a sudden crackdown on rebel factions within the area saw many of these former soldiers captured<ref>"I was out there rounding up the former soldiers of the Liberation Army who were scattered all over the place. Suddenly there was a crackdown on the rebel factions, and many of our comrades were captured." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After hearing of a revived Toran Liberation Army at [[Toran Castle]], Flik mustered his remaining troops and headed for Toran Castle<ref>"That was when I heard about a revived Liberation Army and came here." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref><ref>"After our hideout was attacked, I managed to round up the scattered remnants of the army, and we finally found our way here, to this mystery!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
When the hideout at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked, Flik fled to the west, toward [[Kunan]]<ref>"After the hideout at Lenankamp was attacked, I escaped toward Milich's domain in the west." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. There, Flik tried to round up the scattered former soldiers of the Toran Liberation Army, but when there was a sudden crackdown on rebel factions within the area, many of these former soldiers were captured<ref>"I was out there rounding up the former soldiers of the Liberation Army who were scattered all over the place. Suddenly there was a crackdown on the rebel factions, and many of our comrades were captured." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After hearing of a revived Toran Liberation Army at [[Toran Castle]], Flik mustered his remaining troops and headed there.  


Once he and his men had arrived, Flik asked to see Odessa<ref>"Why isn't Odessa here?! This is the new Liberation Army's headquarters, right?!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, wondering why she had not come to greet him<ref>"Where's Odessa? Why doesn't she greet us?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Upon hearing of Odessa's death, Flik was overcome with grief, finding it unbelievable that the Toran Liberation Army had rallied under [[Tir McDohl]]'s leadership<ref>"You must be kidding! Humphrey! Sanchez! Are you going to let them get away with this? How can this kid follow after Odessa?!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Storming out of Toran Castle, Flik declared his reasons for coming were only to be shared with Odessa and that he was going to return to [[Kaku]]<ref>"Yeah, for a reason. To be shared with Odessa, not you, Tir! Humphrey, Sanchez, I'll be staying at the inn in Kaku." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Once he arrived, Flik heard of Odessa's death and was overcome with grief. Even after calming down, Flik was unable to accept Tir as the leader of the Toran Liberation Army but agreed to join forces to help rescue their comrades who had been captured by Milich.


[[Viktor]] and Tir McDohl travelled to Kaku in an attempt to convince Flik to join the Toran Liberation Army once more. A calmer Flick received them, and Flik chided himself for not living up to Odessa's ideal of a leader<ref>"Odessa used to say to me, 'You should be more aware of your position as a leader.' Those words are coming back to haunt me. Maybe she knew that her death was imminent. But I was unworthy of her expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and claimed that he been so angry upon hearing of her death that he had forgotten why he had come<ref>"I was so enraged at her death that I completely forget what I came here for. No wonder she gave up on me. ........." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> . Though he could not accept Tir as a leader quite yet, he and Tir agreed to join forces to help rescue their comrades who had been captured by Milich<ref>"Tir I can't accept you as a leader yet. But this is no time for bickering. So, I have a request. Will you join forces with me?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
However, Flik's hotheadedness remained an issue as he led the Toran Liberation Army to a [[First Battle at Scarleticia Castle|dismal defeat at Scarleticia Castle]], as, following the Toran Liberation Army's victory in the [[Battle at Fortress of Garan]], Flik urged that the Toran Liberation Army continue forward, against the advice of [[Mathiu Silverberg]]. Quickly defeated by Milich Oppenheimer's poisonous flowers, the Toran Liberation Army was forced to withdraw.  


However, Flik's hotheadedness led the Toran Liberation Army to a [[First Battle at Scarleticia Castle|dismal defeat at Scarleticia Castle]], as, following the Toran Liberation Army's victory seizing the [[Fortress of Garan]] in the [[Battle at Fortress of Garan]], Flik urged that the Toran Liberation Army continue forward, against the advice of [[Mathiu Silverberg]]<ref>"Wrong! The enemy is careless right now. It's our chance to attack! Follow me, everybody!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Quickly defeated by Milich Oppenheimer's poisonous flowers, the Toran Liberation Army was forced to withdraw.  In order to gain an antidote, the Toran Liberation Army needed to rescue [[Liukan]], who had been imprisoned in [[Soniere Prison]] by Milich. To secure access to Soniere Prison, Flik and Tir McDohl traveled to [[Antei]] in order to gain the aid of the counterfeiter [[Kimberly]]. Kimberly agreed to counterfeit orders from Milich for the Toran Liberation Army, but only if she could spend a dinner with Flik. Flik attempted to refuse her advances<ref>"Who, me? I-I can't. I have someone..." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but Viktor told Kimberly she could do what she wanted with Flik, forcing Flik into dining with Kimberly. Kimberly offered Flik a second dinner upon his return to Toran Castle, but Flik quickly shot her down<ref>"Er...no thanks." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], Flik gradually came to mature and accept Tir as a leader. When Tir McDohl made the unpopular decision to pardon Milich Oppenheimer, Flik backed Tir <ref>"That's enough, Viktor. It's the leader's decision. Follow his orders." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


During the [[Gate Rune War]], Flik gradually came to accept Tir as a leader. Following the death of [[Gremio]], Flik told Tir that he had begun to see what Odessa had seen in Tir and told him that he should strive to live up to Odessa and Gremio's expectations<ref>"Tir. I'm beginning to understand why Odessa chose you. You'd better live up to Odessa's, and Gremio's, expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Tir McDohl made the decision to pardon Milich Oppenheimer for his role in Gremio's death, Flik backed Tir, telling Viktor that Tir was the leader and that they would have to listen to his orders<ref>"That's enough, Viktor. It's the leader's decision. Follow his orders." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Following the Toran Liberation Army's success in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Flik requested that he be part of the party that would infiltrate [[Gregminster Palace]], in order to gain revenge for Odessa's death with his own hands<ref>"Tir, I mean Commander, take me with you. I want to avenge Odessa's death with my own hands." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and choose to stay behind in the palace in order to protect Tir from Scarlet Moon Empire troops eager to avenge Barbarosa.  


Odessa remained on Flik's thoughts throughout the war. Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], [[Sanchez]] found Flik thinking about Odessa<ref>"About...Lady Odessa?" - Sanchez<br>"........." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and offered him good tea to help him sleep<ref>"We have an early morning tomorrow. Better get back to bed. If you can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez<br>"Thanks, Sanchez." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Following the Toran Liberation Army's victory in taking [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade|Shasarazade]], Sanchez revealed himself as a spy and stabbed Mathiu Silverberg. Flik quickly cornered Sanchez, and asked him if he was to blame for Odessa's death<ref>"When the hideout was attacked and Odessa... Are you to blame for Odessa's death?!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Sanchez confirmed that he had been indirectly responsible, Flik became even more furious at him, and claimed that Sanchez had no right to use her name<ref>"Don't you dare mention her name. You haven't the right." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik prepared to execute Sanchez immediately<ref>"I will not forgive you. In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but was prevented in doing so by Mathiu Silverberg, who asked Flik to delay punishment so as to not harm the Toran Liberation Army's morale.  
Following the end of the Toran Liberation War, Flik simply disappeared<ref>"Disappears during the final battle." - Flik's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


Following the Toran Liberation Army's success in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Flik requested that he be part of the party that would infiltrate Gregminster castle, claiming that he wanted to gain revenge for Odessa's death with his own hands<ref>"Tir, I mean Commander, take me with you. I want to avenge Odessa's death with my own hands." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik was a witness to Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner]]'s leap from the [[Floating Garden]] of [[Gregminster Palace]] with [[Windy]] in his arms, and claimed that this was the end of the Scarlet Moon Empire<ref>"And the end of the Empire." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. As the Toran Liberation Army left Gregminster Castle, Flik stayed behind in order to protect Tir from Scarlet Moon Empire troops eager to avenge Barbarosa, telling Tir that Odessa had chosen him to rebuild the country, and that Odessa would be furious should Flik fail to protect him<ref>"Fool! Be careful! Tir, you were chosen by Odessa to rebuild this country. I can't let you get killed here, or else Odessa will be furious when I see her again, up there." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
==Personality and Traits==
Though Flik grew up in [[Warrior's Village]] and followed some of their traditions, such as the naming of his sword<ref>"In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, he did not frequently return to the village and did not complete his trial of manhood<ref>"Mr. Flik still hasn't finished his own journey to manhood!" - Tengaar ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.


Following the end of the Toran Liberation War, Flik simply disappeared, not seen since the defeat of Barbarosa<ref>"Disappears during the final battle." - Flik's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Physically, Flik was said to be a handsome man<ref>"You're a handsome fellow." - Kimberly ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, a trait that got him unwanted attention from women at times, including with [[Kimberly]], [[Rina]], and [[Nina]].  
 
==Personality and Traits==
Physically, Flik was said to be a handsome man<ref>"You're a handsome fellow." - Kimberly ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, a trait that got him in trouble at times, such as when Kimberly demanded to have a dinner date with him.


Flik was deeply in love with Odessa Silverberg. Odessa appreciated Flik's kindness towards her, and in her last words, Odessa asked Tir McDohl and Viktor to tell Flik, should they see him again, that Flik's kindness always saw her through hard times<ref>"If you... ever see Flik again, tell him that his kindness always saw me through hard times..." - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Despite their love, Odessa did not feel that Flik behaved like a leader should, and told him that it was about time that he began doing so<ref>"It's about time you began acting like a leader." - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Highly protective of Odessa, he did not wish that she go to [[Sarady]] to deliver the [[Fire Spear]] without him<ref>"What? If you're going, I'm going too." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Flik was deeply in love with Odessa Silverberg. Odessa felt Flik's kindness always saw her through hard times<ref>"If you... ever see Flik again, tell him that his kindness always saw me through hard times..." - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Highly protective of Odessa, Flik did not wish that she go on missions without him<ref>"What? If you're going, I'm going too." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Despite their love, Odessa criticized Flik's performance as a leader in the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"It's about time you began acting like a leader." - Odessa Silverberg ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


When Flik learned of Odessa' death, he took the news of her death extremely hard, going into a state of shock<ref>"Master Tir, Flik is in shock after hearing about Lady Odessa. He's not usually like that." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  He felt a great deal of guilt that he had not become the leader that he felt Odessa had wanted him to be<ref>"Odessa used to say to me, 'You should be more aware of your position as a leader.' Those words are coming back to haunt me. Maybe she knew that her death was imminent. But I was unworthy of her expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik decided that he would have to become a better man before he met Odessa in the afterlife<ref>"It's a bit too early to see Odessa again. Our reunion can wait until I become a better man." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He also felt that he would need to protect Tir McDohl and do his best to help him make Odessa's dream a reality<ref>"Go, Tir, and fulfill... Odessa's dream. Hurry!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]</ref>. Odessa remained on Flik's mind throughout much of the Toran Liberation War. Despite her death, he considered himself unavailable<ref>"Who, me? I-I can't. I have someone..." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and even late into the night prior to the battle of Shasarazade, he was still up late into the night thinking of Odessa<ref>"Oh, nothing. Just thinking." - Flik<br>"About...Lady Odessa?" - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
When Flik learned of Odessa's death, he went into a state of shock<ref>"Master Tir, Flik is in shock after hearing about Lady Odessa. He's not usually like that." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  He felt a great deal of guilt that he had not become the leader that he felt Odessa had wanted him to be<ref>"Odessa used to say to me, 'You should be more aware of your position as a leader.' Those words are coming back to haunt me. Maybe she knew that her death was imminent. But I was unworthy of her expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and decided that he would have to become a better man before he met Odessa in the afterlife<ref>"It's a bit too early to see Odessa again. Our reunion can wait until I become a better man." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik strove to make Odessa's dream a reality and she remained on Flik's mind throughout much of the Toran Liberation War. Despite her death, he considered himself unavailable<ref>"Who, me? I-I can't. I have someone..." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and even late into the night prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], he was still up late into the night thinking of Odessa<ref>"Oh, nothing. Just thinking." - Flik<br>"About...Lady Odessa?" - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


Flik had a somewhat rocky relationship with Tir; unwilling to accept him into the Toran Liberation Army at first<ref>"No way. Recently many of our hideouts have been discovered. There must be a spy among us. with all the problems we already have, we can't afford to recruit complete strangers." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Flik could not understand why Odessa trusted Tir on important assignments<ref>"Odessa, I just don't get it. Why do you insist on this guy? He may be an Imperial spy. Yet you want to give him the blueprint for something that could change the destiny of the Liberation Army?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Flik learned that Tir had followed Odessa as leader, he became furious, unable to believe that a kid like Tir could ever live up to Odessa<ref>"Are you going to let them get away with this? How can this kid follow after Odessa?!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Even after coming out of the shock brought on by Odessa's death, Flik was unable to accept Tir as leader of the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"Tir I can't accept you as a leader yet." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but asked to form an alliance with him<ref>"So, I have a request. Will you join forces with me?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, to which Tir quickly agreed. After joining forces, Flik began to notice the traits Odessa had seen in Tir<ref>"Tir. I'm beginning to understand why Odessa chose you. You'd better live up to Odessa's, and Gremio's, expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Tir pardoned Milich Oppenheimer for his role in the death of Gremio, Flik fully accepted Tir as a leader and even stuck up for him, saying that it was the leader's decision<ref>"It's the leader's decision. Follow his orders." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik became quite protective of Tir, joining him on missions<ref>"If you're going, so am I." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and even taking an arrow for him in Gregminster Castle.
Flik had a somewhat rocky relationship with Tir; unwilling to accept him into the Toran Liberation Army at first<ref>"No way. Recently many of our hideouts have been discovered. There must be a spy among us. with all the problems we already have, we can't afford to recruit complete strangers." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Flik could not understand why Odessa trusted Tir on important assignments<ref>"Odessa, I just don't get it. Why do you insist on this guy? He may be an Imperial spy. Yet you want to give him the blueprint for something that could change the destiny of the Liberation Army?" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. When Flik learned that Tir had followed Odessa as leader, he became furious, unable to believe that Tir could ever live up to Odessa. Even after coming out of the shock brought on by Odessa's death, Flik was unable to accept Tir as leader of the Toran Liberation Army<ref>"Tir I can't accept you as a leader yet." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but trusted Tir enough to form an alliance with him. After joining forces, Flik began to notice the traits Odessa had seen in Tir<ref>"Tir. I'm beginning to understand why Odessa chose you. You'd better live up to Odessa's, and Gremio's, expectations." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik became quite protective of Tir, joining him on missions and even taking an arrow for him in Gregminster Palace.


During the Toran Liberation War, Flik was somewhat immature and hotheaded. However, Sanchez claimed that that immaturity was something that both he and Odessa had loved about Flik, as he was also a very honest person<ref>"Master Flik, you are immature. But that immaturity, that honesty, was something I coveted." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Sanchez claimed that these traits were why Odessa loved Flik<ref>"And I'm sure that is why Lady Odessa loved you..." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
During much of the Toran Liberation War, Flik was immature and hotheaded. Sanchez claimed that that immaturity was something that both he and Odessa had loved about Flik, as he was also a very honest person<ref>"Master Flik, you are immature. But that immaturity, that honesty, was something I coveted." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and that these traits were why Odessa loved Flik<ref>"And I'm sure that is why Lady Odessa loved you..." - Sanchez ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  


Due to his immaturity and rashness, Flik made some careless decisions, such as his ordering all troops to advance to Scarleticia Castle following the Toran Liberation Army's victory in the battle of the [[Fortress of Garan]] without doing any reconnaissance<ref>"Wrong! The enemy is careless right now. It's our chance to attack! Follow me, everybody!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Despite this, Flik matured during the war. He gradually grew more tactical, such as when he advised Tir that they bring Liukan to the [[Dragon's Den]], in order to make [[Joshua Levenheit]] more likely to commit to an alliance<ref>"Tir, this is our chance. He'll end up owing us a favor." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik was also resourceful, and was the person who suggested that the Fire Spear be used in order to defeat [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]]<ref>"If we can get those things, we should be able to defeat the armored cavalry. After all, the Fire Spear was Odessa's final gift." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Due to his immaturity and rashness, Flik made some careless decisions, such as his ordering all troops to advance to [[Scarleticia Castle]] following the Toran Liberation Army's victory at the [[Fortress of Garan]] without doing any reconnaissance<ref>"Wrong! The enemy is careless right now. It's our chance to attack! Follow me, everybody!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik became more mature during the war. He gradually grew more tactical, such as when he advised Tir that they bring Liukan to the [[Dragon's Den]], in order to make [[Joshua Levenheit]] more likely to commit to an alliance<ref>"Tir, this is our chance. He'll end up owing us a favor." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik was also resourceful, and was the person who suggested that the Fire Spear be used in order to defeat [[Teo McDohl]]'s [[Armored Cavalry]].  


Flik remained close with the members of the original Toran Liberation Army, striking up a friendly bond with several of them. Viktor and Flik were often paired together on missions during the war, and both stayed behind in order to protect Tir, Viktor saying the two could now fight to their hearts content, while Flik claimed that it was too bad that he had to fight with Viktor<ref>"Now we can fight to our hearts' content." - Viktor<br>"Yeah, too bad I have to fight alongside you." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Flik also stood up for the more taciturn [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]], explaining to Mathiu Silverberg that Humphrey's silence was nothing to worry about and he could simply 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>. Sanchez helped to console Flik following Odessa's death, giving Flik good tea to help him sleep<ref>"We have an early morning tomorrow. Better get back to bed. If you
During the war, Flik remained close with the members of the original Toran Liberation Army, striking up a friendly bond with several of them. Viktor and Flik were often paired together on missions during the war and Flik also explained the more taciturn [[Humphrey Mintz|Humphrey]]'s behaviour to a confused Mathiu Silverberg<ref>"Don't worry, Medical Officer. It's just that Humphrey could be a little friendlier to others." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Sanchez helped to console Flik following Odessa's death<ref>"We have an early morning tomorrow. Better get back to bed. If you can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez<br>"Thanks, Sanchez." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> but Flik did not show any mercy after Sanchez revealed himself to be a spy<ref>"I will not forgive you. In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  Flik also gradually opened up to new members of the Toran Liberation Army as well, even promising [[Futch]] he would teach him how to use a sword<ref>"Hey, don't look so depressed. I'll teach you how to use a sword." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez<br>"Thanks, Sanchez." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Despite this friendship, however, Flik did not show any mercy after Sanchez revealed himself to be a spy, and was ready to take Sanchez's head<ref>"I will not forgive you. In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>; Flik would have executed Sanchez immediately<ref>"Sanchez! Prepare to die!" - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> had Mathiu not asked him to stay the execution.  Flik also gradually opened up to new members of the Toran Liberation Army as well, even promising [[Futch]] that he would teach him how to use a sword<ref>"Hey, don't look so depressed. I'll teach you how to use a sword." - Flik ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.


==Game info==
==Game info==

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Flik
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108 Stars Tenan Star

Gender Male
Race [[Human]]
Age 23-25 (S1), 28 (S2), 28 (SG1)
From Warriors' Village, Scarlet Moon Empire
Voice Nakamura Yuichi

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Flik (フリック, Furikku) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1. Flik is a wandering swordsman and mercenary by trade who joined the Toran Liberation Army after falling in love with Odessa Silverberg.

Biography

Suikoden

In the name of my sword Odessa, I won't let you pass!

—  Flik

Flik is a wandering swordsman who joined the Toran Liberation Army under the command of Odessa Silverberg. Born and raised in Warriors' Village, Flik left the village on his Trial of Manhood and eventually became a mercenary. After a number of years working as a mercenary, Flik saved Odessa Silverberg's from some Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers; enraptured, he quickly joined her cause and eventually became Vice-Commander of the Toran Liberation Army[1].

When the hideout at Lenankamp was attacked, Flik fled to the west, toward Kunan[2]. There, Flik tried to round up the scattered former soldiers of the Toran Liberation Army, but when there was a sudden crackdown on rebel factions within the area, many of these former soldiers were captured[3]. After hearing of a revived Toran Liberation Army at Toran Castle, Flik mustered his remaining troops and headed there.

Once he arrived, Flik heard of Odessa's death and was overcome with grief. Even after calming down, Flik was unable to accept Tir as the leader of the Toran Liberation Army but agreed to join forces to help rescue their comrades who had been captured by Milich.

However, Flik's hotheadedness remained an issue as he led the Toran Liberation Army to a dismal defeat at Scarleticia Castle, as, following the Toran Liberation Army's victory in the Battle at Fortress of Garan, Flik urged that the Toran Liberation Army continue forward, against the advice of Mathiu Silverberg. Quickly defeated by Milich Oppenheimer's poisonous flowers, the Toran Liberation Army was forced to withdraw.

During the Gate Rune War, Flik gradually came to mature and accept Tir as a leader. When Tir McDohl made the unpopular decision to pardon Milich Oppenheimer, Flik backed Tir [4].

Following the Toran Liberation Army's success in the last battle, Flik requested that he be part of the party that would infiltrate Gregminster Palace, in order to gain revenge for Odessa's death with his own hands[5] and choose to stay behind in the palace in order to protect Tir from Scarlet Moon Empire troops eager to avenge Barbarosa.

Following the end of the Toran Liberation War, Flik simply disappeared[6].

Personality and Traits

Though Flik grew up in Warrior's Village and followed some of their traditions, such as the naming of his sword[7], he did not frequently return to the village and did not complete his trial of manhood[8].

Physically, Flik was said to be a handsome man[9], a trait that got him unwanted attention from women at times, including with Kimberly, Rina, and Nina.

Flik was deeply in love with Odessa Silverberg. Odessa felt Flik's kindness always saw her through hard times[10]. Highly protective of Odessa, Flik did not wish that she go on missions without him[11]. Despite their love, Odessa criticized Flik's performance as a leader in the Toran Liberation Army[12].

When Flik learned of Odessa's death, he went into a state of shock[13]. He felt a great deal of guilt that he had not become the leader that he felt Odessa had wanted him to be[14] and decided that he would have to become a better man before he met Odessa in the afterlife[15]. Flik strove to make Odessa's dream a reality and she remained on Flik's mind throughout much of the Toran Liberation War. Despite her death, he considered himself unavailable[16], and even late into the night prior to the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, he was still up late into the night thinking of Odessa[17].

Flik had a somewhat rocky relationship with Tir; unwilling to accept him into the Toran Liberation Army at first[18], Flik could not understand why Odessa trusted Tir on important assignments[19]. When Flik learned that Tir had followed Odessa as leader, he became furious, unable to believe that Tir could ever live up to Odessa. Even after coming out of the shock brought on by Odessa's death, Flik was unable to accept Tir as leader of the Toran Liberation Army[20], but trusted Tir enough to form an alliance with him. After joining forces, Flik began to notice the traits Odessa had seen in Tir[21]. Flik became quite protective of Tir, joining him on missions and even taking an arrow for him in Gregminster Palace.

During much of the Toran Liberation War, Flik was immature and hotheaded. Sanchez claimed that that immaturity was something that both he and Odessa had loved about Flik, as he was also a very honest person[22] and that these traits were why Odessa loved Flik[23].

Due to his immaturity and rashness, Flik made some careless decisions, such as his ordering all troops to advance to Scarleticia Castle following the Toran Liberation Army's victory at the Fortress of Garan without doing any reconnaissance[24]. Flik became more mature during the war. He gradually grew more tactical, such as when he advised Tir that they bring Liukan to the Dragon's Den, in order to make Joshua Levenheit more likely to commit to an alliance[25]. Flik was also resourceful, and was the person who suggested that the Fire Spear be used in order to defeat Teo McDohl's Armored Cavalry.

During the war, Flik remained close with the members of the original Toran Liberation Army, striking up a friendly bond with several of them. Viktor and Flik were often paired together on missions during the war and Flik also explained the more taciturn Humphrey's behaviour to a confused Mathiu Silverberg[26]. Sanchez helped to console Flik following Odessa's death[27] but Flik did not show any mercy after Sanchez revealed himself to be a spy[28]. Flik also gradually opened up to new members of the Toran Liberation Army as well, even promising Futch he would teach him how to use a sword[29].

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Trivia

  • In the English version of Suikoden, Flik is forced to spend an evening drinking tea with Kimberly[30], but in the Japanese version, the two spend the evening consuming sake[31].
  • Similarly, Sanchez offers Flik tea in the English version[32], but in the Japanese version, Sanchez offers Flik good wine[33].

References

  1. ↑ "I must have a good long talk with Flik. After all, he was Vice-Commander of the Liberation Army." - Viktor (Suikoden)
  2. ↑ "After the hideout at Lenankamp was attacked, I escaped toward Milich's domain in the west." - Flik (Suikoden)
  3. ↑ "I was out there rounding up the former soldiers of the Liberation Army who were scattered all over the place. Suddenly there was a crackdown on the rebel factions, and many of our comrades were captured." - Flik (Suikoden)
  4. ↑ "That's enough, Viktor. It's the leader's decision. Follow his orders." - Flik (Suikoden)
  5. ↑ "Tir, I mean Commander, take me with you. I want to avenge Odessa's death with my own hands." - Flik (Suikoden)
  6. ↑ "Disappears during the final battle." - Flik's Ending Text (Suikoden)
  7. ↑ "In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik (Suikoden)
  8. ↑ "Mr. Flik still hasn't finished his own journey to manhood!" - Tengaar (Suikoden II)
  9. ↑ "You're a handsome fellow." - Kimberly (Suikoden)
  10. ↑ "If you... ever see Flik again, tell him that his kindness always saw me through hard times..." - Odessa Silverberg (Suikoden)
  11. ↑ "What? If you're going, I'm going too." - Flik (Suikoden)
  12. ↑ "It's about time you began acting like a leader." - Odessa Silverberg (Suikoden)
  13. ↑ "Master Tir, Flik is in shock after hearing about Lady Odessa. He's not usually like that." - Sanchez (Suikoden)
  14. ↑ "Odessa used to say to me, 'You should be more aware of your position as a leader.' Those words are coming back to haunt me. Maybe she knew that her death was imminent. But I was unworthy of her expectations." - Flik (Suikoden)
  15. ↑ "It's a bit too early to see Odessa again. Our reunion can wait until I become a better man." - Flik (Suikoden)
  16. ↑ "Who, me? I-I can't. I have someone..." - Flik (Suikoden)
  17. ↑ "Oh, nothing. Just thinking." - Flik
    "About...Lady Odessa?" - Sanchez (Suikoden)
  18. ↑ "No way. Recently many of our hideouts have been discovered. There must be a spy among us. with all the problems we already have, we can't afford to recruit complete strangers." - Flik (Suikoden)
  19. ↑ "Odessa, I just don't get it. Why do you insist on this guy? He may be an Imperial spy. Yet you want to give him the blueprint for something that could change the destiny of the Liberation Army?" - Flik (Suikoden)
  20. ↑ "Tir I can't accept you as a leader yet." - Flik (Suikoden)
  21. ↑ "Tir. I'm beginning to understand why Odessa chose you. You'd better live up to Odessa's, and Gremio's, expectations." - Flik (Suikoden)
  22. ↑ "Master Flik, you are immature. But that immaturity, that honesty, was something I coveted." - Sanchez (Suikoden)
  23. ↑ "And I'm sure that is why Lady Odessa loved you..." - Sanchez (Suikoden)
  24. ↑ "Wrong! The enemy is careless right now. It's our chance to attack! Follow me, everybody!" - Flik (Suikoden)
  25. ↑ "Tir, this is our chance. He'll end up owing us a favor." - Flik (Suikoden)
  26. ↑ "Don't worry, Medical Officer. It's just that Humphrey could be a little friendlier to others." - Flik (Suikoden)
  27. ↑ "We have an early morning tomorrow. Better get back to bed. If you can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez
    "Thanks, Sanchez." - Flik (Suikoden)
  28. ↑ "I will not forgive you. In the name of my sword Odessa, I will take your head!" - Flik (Suikoden)
  29. ↑ "Hey, don't look so depressed. I'll teach you how to use a sword." - Flik (Suikoden)
  30. ↑ "...OK. It's your turn next. You're cup's still full. Come on, drink up. Or can't you drink tea with a beautiful woman?" - Kimberly (Suikoden)
  31. ↑ "美人のお酌が　受けられないのかい。" - Kimberly (Suikoden)
  32. ↑ "If you can't sleep, I have some good tea." - Sanchez (Suikoden)
  33. ↑ "眠れなければ、よいワインが　ありますが。" - Sanchez (Suikoden)

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