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'''Gorudo''' (ゴルドー, ''Gorudō'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]]. He is the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]], whose efforts to consolidate his own power led to his downfall and eventual death.
'''Gorudo''' (ゴルドー, ''Gorudō'') is a supporting antagonist in [[Suikoden II]]. He is the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]], whose efforts to consolidate his own power led to his downfall and eventual death.
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{{Quote| It's more important that we bolster our defenses. Let no one past the border, refugee or otherwise. |Gorudo}}
{{Quote| It's more important that we bolster our defenses. Let no one past the border, refugee or otherwise. |Gorudo}}


Gorudo was the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]] during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. His priority was always the preservation of himself and his lands. Selfish, arrogant and missing a sense of justice, he was always in conflict with [[Miklotov]] in that fashion and demanded absolute loyalty through the knight's oath.
Gorudo was the leader of the [[Matilda Knights]] during the [[Dunan Unification War]]. A man driven primarily by self-preservation and the protection of his lands, Gorudo was known for his selfish and arrogant demeanor.


During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Gorudo was skeptical of the claims that the [[Highland Army]] would invade [[Muse Principality]] and was reluctant to commit troops at the [[Hilltop Conference]] in [[Muse City]]. He would send [[Camus]] and Miklotov in the defense of Muse City only to have them retreat in short order. Since then, he maintained a neutral position and reacted very frostily to [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]] when he attempted to form an alliance.
[[File:Gorudo holds an audience.png|thumb|left|220px|Diplomacy is a subtle art]]Lamentably, he lacked a sense of justice, often clashing with his subordinate [[Miklotov]] due to their differing values, seeking absolute loyalty rather than fostering respect or exemplary leadership among his knights. His uncooperative nature also extended to other members of the [[City-State of Jowston]].


When he refused to march out to aid Muse refugees fleeing from the Highland Army to Matilda, allowing them to be rounded up for their sacrifice in Muse City, Camus, Miklotov and many other knights renounced their oaths and left his service. This led to a decline in military power and Gorudo would surrender to the [[Highland Kingdom]], serving as a puppet ruler.
Throughout the war, Gorudo remained skeptical of the [[Highland Army]]'s intentions to invade [[Muse Principality]], displaying reluctance in committing troops at the crucial [[Hilltop Conference]] held in [[Muse City]]. He was also insulting and disparaging to his fellow leaders, most notably [[Greenhill City]]'s [[Teresa Wisemail]].


During the New State Army infiltration of [[Rockaxe Castle]], he would order his archers to fire, hitting [[Nanami]] before attacking the leader of the army and [[Jowy Atreides]]. Enraged, the two killed Gorudo in battle.
Ultimately, he dispatched [[Camus]] and Miklotov to defend the city, but then swiftly ordered them both to retreat. Following this incident, Gorudo opted for a neutral stance, displaying a cold reception to the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the [[New State Army]] when presented with the idea of forming an alliance.
 
[[File:Gorudo fights his final battle.png|thumb|left|220px|Oh we're going to enjoy this]]However, Gorudo's decisions took a darker turn when he callously refused to provide aid to Muse refugees seeking refuge in Matilda, resulting in their capture and tragic sacrifice in Muse City. This callous act led to the denouncement of his leadership by Camus, Miklotov, and several other knights who renounced their oaths and departed from his service.
 
Consequently, Gorudo's military power dwindled, and he willingly submitted to the [[Highland Kingdom]], accepting a puppet ruler status in order to maintain his position.
 
In a critical event at [[Rockaxe Castle]], tensions escalated further when Gorudo ordered his archers to fire upon the New State Army forces, tragically hitting [[Nanami]] before confronting the army's leader as well as [[Jowy Atreides]]. Enraged by his actions, the two warriors engaged Gorudo in a fierce battle, resulting in the demise of Gorudo on the battlefield.
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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Gorudo is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden II]]. Faced with the combined power of [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and [[Jowy Atreides]], he is not a difficult opponent, despite his decent stats and skills.
Gorudo is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden II]]. Faced with the combined power of [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the hero]] and [[Jowy Atreides]], he is not a difficult opponent, despite his decent stats and skills.


==Genso Suikoden Card Stories==
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===In-Game===
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File:Gorudo (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 231
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 110
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 110
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 156


{{GS02}} {{Short description|Leader of the Matilda Knights}}
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Leader of the Matilda Knights}}

Latest revision as of 15:14, 7 December 2023

Gorudo
ゴルドー, Gorudō

Illustration Ishikawa Fumi
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 37 (S2)
Birth Year SY 424
Voice Hirose Masashi
(Drama CD Genso Suikoden II)
Appears in

Gorudo (ゴルドー, Gorudō) is a supporting antagonist in Suikoden II. He is the leader of the Matilda Knights, whose efforts to consolidate his own power led to his downfall and eventual death.

History

It's more important that we bolster our defenses. Let no one past the border, refugee or otherwise.

— Gorudo

Gorudo was the leader of the Matilda Knights during the Dunan Unification War. A man driven primarily by self-preservation and the protection of his lands, Gorudo was known for his selfish and arrogant demeanor.

Diplomacy is a subtle art

Lamentably, he lacked a sense of justice, often clashing with his subordinate Miklotov due to their differing values, seeking absolute loyalty rather than fostering respect or exemplary leadership among his knights. His uncooperative nature also extended to other members of the City-State of Jowston.

Throughout the war, Gorudo remained skeptical of the Highland Army's intentions to invade Muse Principality, displaying reluctance in committing troops at the crucial Hilltop Conference held in Muse City. He was also insulting and disparaging to his fellow leaders, most notably Greenhill City's Teresa Wisemail.

Ultimately, he dispatched Camus and Miklotov to defend the city, but then swiftly ordered them both to retreat. Following this incident, Gorudo opted for a neutral stance, displaying a cold reception to the leader of the New State Army when presented with the idea of forming an alliance.

Oh we're going to enjoy this

However, Gorudo's decisions took a darker turn when he callously refused to provide aid to Muse refugees seeking refuge in Matilda, resulting in their capture and tragic sacrifice in Muse City. This callous act led to the denouncement of his leadership by Camus, Miklotov, and several other knights who renounced their oaths and departed from his service.

Consequently, Gorudo's military power dwindled, and he willingly submitted to the Highland Kingdom, accepting a puppet ruler status in order to maintain his position.

In a critical event at Rockaxe Castle, tensions escalated further when Gorudo ordered his archers to fire upon the New State Army forces, tragically hitting Nanami before confronting the army's leader as well as Jowy Atreides. Enraged by his actions, the two warriors engaged Gorudo in a fierce battle, resulting in the demise of Gorudo on the battlefield.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
005 Gorudo Mastermind Booster Pack Vol.1
260 Gorudo Mastermind Premium Pack
CS2-379/R005 Gorudo Mastermind Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
170 Matilda Campaign Mission Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-611/R170 Matilda Campaign Mission Remake Booster


Gameplay

Main article: Gorudo (enemy)

Gorudo is fought as a boss enemy in Suikoden II. Faced with the combined power of the hero and Jowy Atreides, he is not a difficult opponent, despite his decent stats and skills.

Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Gorudo's English-language name is a very literal romanization of his Japanese name. It should most likely have been consistently romanized as Gordeau, which appears once or twice in the English-language localization.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 231
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 110
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 156
Suikoden II
Characters - Enemies - Equipment - Items - Locations - Runes
Characters
108 Stars (Battle) Hero II • Abizboah • Amada • Anita • Ayda • Badeaux • Bob • Bolgan • Camus • Chaco • Clive • Eilie • Feather • Flik • Freed Yamamoto • Futch • Gabocha • Gadget • Gantetsu • Gengen • Genshu • Georg Prime • Gijimu • Hai Yo • Hanna • Hauser • Hix • Hoi • Humphrey Mintz • Kahn Marley • Karen • Kasumi • Killey • Kinnison • Koyu • Lo Wen • Long Chan-Chan • Lorelai • Luc • Mazus • Meg • Miklotov • Millie • Mondo • Mukumuku • Nanami • Nina • Oulan • Pesmerga • Rikimaru • Rina • Sasuke • Sheena • Shilo • Shin • Shiro • Sid • Sierra Mikain • Sigfried • Simone Verdricci • Stallion • Tai Ho • Tengaar • Tomo • Tsai • Tuta • Valeria • Viki • Viktor • Vincent de Boule • Wakaba • Yoshino Yamamoto • Zamza
108 Stars (Support) Adlai • Alberto • Alex • Annallee • Apple • Barbara • Boris Wizen • Connell • Emilia • Fitcher • Gilbert • Gordon • Hans • Hilda • Huan • Jeane • Jess • Jude • Kiba Windamier • Klaus Windamier • Lebrante • Leona • Marlowe Cody • Maximillian • Pico • Raura • Richmond • Ridley Wizen • Shu • Taki • Templeton • Tenkou • Teresa Wisemail • Tessai • Tetsu • Tony • Yam Koo • Yuzu
Other playable characters Hero I • Chuchara • Jowy Atreides • Makumaku • Mekumeku • Mikumiku • Mokumoku • Rulodia
City-State characters Anabelle • Darell • Gorudo • Granmeyer • Gustav Pendragon • Lilly Pendragon • Makai • Revier
Highland characters Agares Blight • Beechum • Culgan • Han Cunningham • Jillia Blight • Leon Silverberg • Luca Blight • Lucia • Robert Blight • Rowd • Sara Blight • Sasarai • Seed • Solon Jhee • Yuber
Other non-playable characters Bonaparte • Daisy • Ellie • Elza • Fu Tan Chen • Goetsu • Gremio • Gyokuran • Jinkai • Kage • Kelley • Kent • Ko • Leknaat • Lepant • Mei Mi • Millian • Mina (cat) • Pilika • Pohl • Retso • Ryuki • Shiki • Shun Min • Susu • Yuri • Zenith
Locations
City-State of Jowston • Highland Kingdom • Toran Republic
Greenhill Principality Erud Forest • Forest Village (Deep Forest) • Greenhill City (New Leaf Academy) • Greenhill Forest
Matilda Knightdom Highway Village • Mt. Rakutei • Rockaxe (Rockaxe Castle)
Muse Principality Coronet Town • Mercenary Fortress • Muse City (Jowston Hill) • North Sparrow Pass • Ryube Village • Sindar Ruins • Toto Village • White Deer Inn
South Window Principality Cave of the Wind • Kuskus Town • New State Army Headquarters • North Window • Radat Town • South Window City
Tinto Principality Crom Village • Lampdragon Mountain • Tigermouth Village • Tinto City • Tinto Mines
Two River Principality Drakemouth Village • Kobold Village • Lakewest • Lana River • Two River City
Highland Kingdom Kyaro Town • L'Renouille (L'Renouille Palace) • Sajah Village • Tenzan Pass
Toran Republic Banner Forest • Banner Mountains • Banner Pass • Banner Village • Gregminster (Gregminster Palace • Scarlet Moon Inn) • Rokkaku Hamlet
Lore
Events Dragon Plan • Dunan Unification War (Battle of Rockaxe • Battle of L'Renouille • The Last Battle)
Races Human • Elf • Flying squirrel • Griffin • Kobold • Winged Horde • Unicorn
True Runes Beast Rune • Black Sword Rune • Bright Shield Rune • Eight Section Rune • Moon Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Beginning • Rune of Life and Death
Terms Black Dragon Group • Blue Drop Rune • Blue Moon Village • Border Guard • Circle Rune • Dunan (region) • Dunan Monarchy • Dunan Republic • Dunan River • Fire Spear • Free Knights of Camaro • Golden Bird Holy Flower Dragon Tooth Glory Punch • Gordon's Mercentile • Greenhill Principality • Guardian Deity statue • Higheast • Highland Army • Hikusaak • Holy Kingdom of Harmonia • Kage (group) • Kanakan • Karakas Desert • Karaya Clan • Keepers of the Flame • Lake Dunan • Listening Orb • Matilda Knightdom • Matilda Knights • Moon Bird Recipe • Muse Principality • Nameless Lands • Nerek • New State Army • Queendom of Falena • Roundia Haia • Scarlet Moon Empire • Sindarin • South Window Principality • Tinto Principality • Two River Principality • Unicorn Brigade • Zexen Federation


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