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The hero was noted for his strength, but also his lack of belligerence. He fought solely to protect others, as the [[Bright Shield Rune]] he inherited symbolizes. Living up to the expectations of those who relied on his strength was a major motivation for him to continue fighting even through the despair of the [[Dunan Unification War]]. | The hero was noted for his strength, but also his lack of belligerence. He fought solely to protect others, as the [[Bright Shield Rune]] he inherited symbolizes. Living up to the expectations of those who relied on his strength was a major motivation for him to continue fighting even through the despair of the [[Dunan Unification War]]. | ||
As a citizen of the [[Highland Kingdom]] and a member of its [[Unicorn Brigade]], he had no little loyalty and feeling towards the land of his birth. However, the destruction of [[Toto Village]] truly cemented the need to fight against Highland's aggression in his mind. Still, he hoped to | As a citizen of the [[Highland Kingdom]] and a member of its [[Unicorn Brigade]], he had no little loyalty and feeling towards the land of his birth. However, the destruction of [[Toto Village]] truly cemented the need to fight against Highland's aggression in his mind. Still, he hoped to someday return to his home in peace. | ||
The idea of "family" was central to the hero and his motivations also. As an orphan, the family he had found with [[Genkaku]] and Nanami, as well as [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]], was extremely important to him. Later, during the Dunan Unification War, he would see his comrades as part of another family, spurring him to continue fighting for them. | The idea of "family" was central to the hero and his motivations also. As an orphan, the family he had found with [[Genkaku]] and Nanami, as well as [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]], was extremely important to him. Later, during the Dunan Unification War, he would see his comrades as part of another family, spurring him to continue fighting for them. | ||
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The hero and [[Jowy Atreides]] first met one summer day when they were both young. Both boys had never been part of the normal children's circle, being shunned for different reasons. The two found a sense of belonging with one another and they soon became best friends. The two ended up studying martial arts together, along with Nanami. | The hero and [[Jowy Atreides]] first met one summer day when they were both young. Both boys had never been part of the normal children's circle, being shunned for different reasons. The two found a sense of belonging with one another and they soon became best friends. The two ended up studying martial arts together, along with Nanami. | ||
Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had mainly signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]]. | Following Genkaku's death, he enlisted in the [[Unicorn Brigade]] alongside Jowy. While Jowy had enlisted for honor, the hero had mainly signed up to earn his keep. The two were equally matched, tying in the final of a tournament of Unicorn Brigade officers after a long bout. They excelled in the brigade, and both believed that their futures lay in the [[Highland Army]]. | ||
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The hero of [[Suikoden II]] has no in-game name but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden II (book)|the 2000 novelization]], as well as the 2008 [[Radio Genso Suikoden: Assemble! 108 Stars!]] radio drama, he is called '''Riou''' (リオウ, ''Riou''), the most popular name used for him by fans. The 2009 manga, [[Genso Suikoden The Being Torn Spirit]], gives him a different name, '''Tao''' (タオ, ''Tao''). | The hero of [[Suikoden II]] has no in-game name but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden II (book)|the 2000 novelization]], as well as the 2008 [[Radio Genso Suikoden: Assemble! 108 Stars!]] radio drama, he is called '''Riou''' (リオウ, ''Riou''), the most popular name used for him by fans. The 2009 manga, [[Genso Suikoden The Being Torn Spirit]], gives him a different name, '''Tao''' (タオ, ''Tao''). | ||
In | In guidebooks, he is usually referred to as HeroII (主人公II) or some variant thereof, such as II主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the second Suikoden title. All [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] cards featuring him also refer to him simply as 主人公 as [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero of the first game]] is referred to as '''McDohl'''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |