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{{Character
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}}The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkou''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden IV]]. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the [[Island Nations]]. He also appears in [[Suikoden Tactics]] as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data.
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The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkō''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden IV]]. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the [[Island Nations]]. He also appears in [[Suikoden Tactics]] as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data.


==Profile==
==Biography==
===Appearance===
The hero had shaggy brown hair, cut into a bowl cut, and somber blue eyes. He most always wore a red headband.


As an knight apprentice in [[Razril]], he wore the standard cadet equipment; a metal breastplate and mustard shorts over blue underclothes. Following his exile, the hero would wear his more familiar outfit; a short black jacket and shorts, both with red trim, over a tight black short and short black tights.
He also wore black boots and gloves, again with red trim. The glove on his right hand covered the [[Rune of Punishment]].
===Personality===
The hero was gentle and quiet, but has a strong inner core. Even though he was unduly burdened by the [[Rune of Punishment]], which drains the bearer's live, he was not afraid to use its power against the [[Kooluk Empire]].
His greatest virtue, however, may have been his capacity for grace. For example, with [[Snowe Vingerhut]], despite the slights against the hero stretching back into childhood, his role in the hero's exile, his capitulation of [[Razril]], and his turn to piracy. At the end of the [[Island Liberation War]], he would even extend his hand to [[Troy]]. It is this trait that allowed him to capture the loyalty of so many.
==History==
He was discovered as a baby and brought up by [[Vincent Vingerhut]] as a caretaker and companion for his son, [[Snowe Vingerhut|Snowe]]. He would grow to be a quiet, but brave young man whose gentle heart would allow him to sacrifice his own well-being for the benefit of others.
He was discovered as a baby and brought up by [[Vincent Vingerhut]] as a caretaker and companion for his son, [[Snowe Vingerhut|Snowe]]. He would grow to be a quiet, but brave young man whose gentle heart would allow him to sacrifice his own well-being for the benefit of others.
As a child, he and Snowe would encounter [[Walter]]'s group as they investigated a [[fishman]] sighting in [[Razril]]. The two youths would offer their help, fighting [[Furball (Suikoden Tactics)|Furball]]s and navigating the town's streets. The hero would be complimented on his technique with his dual sticks, somewhat to Snowe's consternation.


As an adolescent, he would join the [[Knights of Gaien]] alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander [[Glen Cott]] and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate [[Brandeau]]. This would lead to him inheriting the [[Rune of Punishment]] after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril.
As an adolescent, he would join the [[Knights of Gaien]] alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander [[Glen Cott]] and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate [[Brandeau]]. This would lead to him inheriting the [[Rune of Punishment]] after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril.


Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the [[Kingdom of Obel]] and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from [[Lino En Kuldes]]. Soon after, the [[Island Liberation War]] would break out, with the [[Kooluk Empire]] seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organize a force to retake the occupied [[Island Nations]].
Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the [[Kingdom of Obel]] and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from [[Lino En Kuldes]]. Soon after, the [[Island Liberation War]] would break out, with the [[Kooluk Empire]] seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organise a force to retake the occupied [[Island Nations]].


Recruiting the famed pirate [[Kika]] and the genius tactician [[Elenor Silverberg]], the young knight would become the leader of the [[Headquarters Ship]], defeating Lino En Kuldes in a duel so as to establish his authority. Combining the power of the Rune of Punishment with the stratagems of Elenor, the force was able to swiftly liberate both Obel and Razril, giving the allied force enough momentum for a surprise, fast strike at the Kooluk stronghold of [[El-Eal Fortress]].
Recruiting the famed pirate [[Kika]] and the genius tactician [[Elenor Silverberg]], the young knight would become the leader of the [[Allied Forces]], defeating Lino En Kuldes in a duel so as to establish his authority. Combining the power of the Rune of Punishment with the stratagems of Elenor, the force was able to swiftly liberate both Obel and Razril, giving the allied force enough momentum for a surprise, fast strike at the Kooluk stronghold of [[El-Eal Fortress]].


Destroying the giant [[Rune Cannon]] as well as the [[Giant Tree]], the leader and his forces were able to defeat [[Graham Cray]]'s plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life.
Destroying the giant [[Rune Cannon]] as well as the [[Giant Tree]], the leader and his forces were able to defeat [[Graham Cray]]'s plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life.


He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. When he felt the Rune of Punishment's dark power rising again, he made the decision to isolate himself on the [[Deserted Island]].
He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. He also joined [[Kyril]]s group to destroy the [[Rune Cannon]]s once and for all. He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika hints that he even might succeed the king in the future.
 
At the request of Lino En Kuldes, he would join [[Kyril]]'s group to destroy the [[Rune Cannon]]s once and for all. At first, he joined only at Lino's request but as he grew to learn the horror of the Rune Cannons, committed himself to the mission fully.
 
He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika would hint that he even might succeed the king in the future but he still harbored thoughts of disappearing so that no one would be harmed by the Rune of Punishment.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Recruiting===
===Suikoden IV===
====Recruiting====
{{Recruit
{{Recruit
|name=Hero
|name=Hero
|portrait=[[File:Hero portrait (Suikoden IV).png|80px]]
|portrait=[[File:Hero (S4 PS2 portrait).png]]
|recruit= Automatically joins at the beginning of the game.
|recruit= Joins automatically at the beginning of the game.
}}
}}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|CS2-339|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-339)|Hero IV]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-645|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-645)|Hero IV]]|{{Mastermind}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-660|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-660)|Hero IV]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-661|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-661)|Hero IV]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-775|[[Marine Training (CS card CS2-775)|Marine Training]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-777|[[Pirate Ship Subjugation (CS card CS2-777)|Pirate Ship Subjugation]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-780|[[Ship in the Fog (CS card CS2-780)|Ship in the Fog]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-784|[[Conclusion (CS card CS2-784)|Conclusion]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
{{CS foot}}


==Name==
==Name==
The hero of [[Suikoden IV]] has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden IV (book)|the 2004 novelization]], he is called '''Razlo''' (ラズロ, ''Razuro''). More commonly rendered by fans as '''Lazlo''', this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, [[Razril]], the katakana for both names being similar. The 2011 pachislot game [[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] uses '''Razro''' as the romanization of the name.
The hero of [[Suikoden IV]] has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden IV (book)|the 2004 novelisation]], he is called '''Razlo''' (ラズロ, ''Razuro''). More commonly rendered by fans as '''Lazlo''', this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, [[Razril]], the katakana for both names being similar. The website of [[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] uses '''Razro''' as the romanization of the name.


In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV.
In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV.
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File:Hero Trainee (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Hero Trainee (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Hero (Suikoden Tactics prologue).png|[[Suikoden Tactics]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Hero (Suikoden Tactics prologue).png|[[Suikoden Tactics]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Hero (Card Stories CS2-645).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Razro (PS).png|[[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] artwork
File:Razro (Pachislot Genso Suikoden).png|[[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] artwork
File:Hero (Card Stories CS2-645).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
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</gallery>


==References==
==References==
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 44, Character Archive page 28
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 465
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 465, 546-7


{{Suikoden IV}}
{{GS07}}
{{Suikoden Tactics}}
{{GS08}} {{Short description|Hero of Suikoden IV}}
{{Pachislot Genso Suikoden}} {{Short description|Hero of Suikoden IV}}
[[de:Razro]]
[[de:Razro]]

Latest revision as of 15:30, 9 November 2023

Hero (Suikoden IV)
主人公, Shujinkō
108 Stars Tenkai Star
Gender Male
Race Human
Height 170cm (5'7") (S4)
Voice Ōhara Takashi (S4) (Voice A)
Togawa Emi (S4) (Voice B)
Appears in

The hero (主人公, Shujinkou), known by several different names, is the protagonist of Suikoden IV. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the Island Nations. He also appears in Suikoden Tactics as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data.

Biography

He was discovered as a baby and brought up by Vincent Vingerhut as a caretaker and companion for his son, Snowe. He would grow to be a quiet, but brave young man whose gentle heart would allow him to sacrifice his own well-being for the benefit of others.

As an adolescent, he would join the Knights of Gaien alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander Glen Cott and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate Brandeau. This would lead to him inheriting the Rune of Punishment after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril.

Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the Kingdom of Obel and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from Lino En Kuldes. Soon after, the Island Liberation War would break out, with the Kooluk Empire seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organise a force to retake the occupied Island Nations.

Recruiting the famed pirate Kika and the genius tactician Elenor Silverberg, the young knight would become the leader of the Allied Forces, defeating Lino En Kuldes in a duel so as to establish his authority. Combining the power of the Rune of Punishment with the stratagems of Elenor, the force was able to swiftly liberate both Obel and Razril, giving the allied force enough momentum for a surprise, fast strike at the Kooluk stronghold of El-Eal Fortress.

Destroying the giant Rune Cannon as well as the Giant Tree, the leader and his forces were able to defeat Graham Cray's plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life.

He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. He also joined Kyrils group to destroy the Rune Cannons once and for all. He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika hints that he even might succeed the king in the future.

Gameplay

Suikoden IV

Recruiting

Recruitment
Joins automatically at the beginning of the game.


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
CS2-339 Hero IV Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-645 Hero IV Mastermind CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-660 Hero IV Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-661 Hero IV Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
Non-character cards depicting this character
CS2-775 Marine Training Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-777 Pirate Ship Subjugation Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-780 Ship in the Fog Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-784 Conclusion Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4


Name

The hero of Suikoden IV has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In the 2004 novelisation, he is called Razlo (ラズロ, Razuro). More commonly rendered by fans as Lazlo, this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, Razril, the katakana for both names being similar. The website of Pachislot Genso Suikoden uses Razro as the romanization of the name.

In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All Genso Suikoden Card Stories cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV.

Gallery

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 465
Suikoden IV
Characters - Enemies - Locations - Runes
Characters
108 Stars (Battle) Hero IV • Akaghi • Aldo • Ameria • Axel • Bartholomew • Champo • Charlemagne • Chiepoo • Dario • Eugene • Flare • Frederica • Gau • Gretchen • Helga • Helmut • Hervey • Izak • Jeane • Jeremy • Jewel • Karl • Katarina • Kate • Keneth • Kika • Konrad • Lino En Kuldes • Lo Fong • Lo Hak • Lo Seng • Maxine • Millay • Mitsuba • Mizuki • Nalkul • Ornan • Pablo • Paula • Rachel • Reinhold • Rita • Selma • Schtolteheim Reinbach III • Shiramine • Sigurd • Snowe Vingerhut • Tal • Ted • Travis • Trishtan • Ugetsu • Viki • Warlock • Wendel
108 Stars (Support) Adrienne • Agnes • Bang • Basil • Brec • Carrie • Cedric • Chadli • Deborah • Desmond • Elenor Silverberg • Ema • Etienne • Funghi • Gareth • Gary • Gunter • Haruto • Igor • Jango • Keen • Kevin • Lilan • Lilen • Lilin • Lilon • Liloon • Louise • Mao • Manu • Micky • Nabokov • Nalleo • Nao • Nataly • Nico • Noah • Oleg • Oskar • Pam • Pecola • Perrault • Phil • Rakgi • Ramada • Rene • Rikie • Setsu • Taisuke • Tanya • Tov • Yu
Other characters Brandeau • Colton • Cray's son • Elven Elder • Fog Ship Guide • Glen Cott • Governor • Graham Cray • Leknaat • Na-Nal Island Chief • Queen of Obel • Rakgi's father • Romina • Schtolteheim Reinbach II • Troy • Vincent Vingerhut
Locations
Dukedom of Gaien • Island Nations • Kooluk Empire
Island Nations Deserted Island • Donut Island • El-Eal Fortress • Fog Ship • Hermitage Island • Iluya Island • Lime Shelf Island • Kingdom of Obel (Obel Royal Palace • Ruins of Obel) • Middleport • Mordo Island • Mountain Mass Island • Na-Nal Island (Elven Settlement • Great Elven Tree) • Nay Island (Nay-Kobold Settlement • Stonecutter's Field) • Nest of Pirates • Razril
Lore
Events Island Liberation War (First Engagement • Pirate Brandeau • Retribution • Pirate Dario • Defending Obel • Former Friend • Regaining Razril • Battle Once More • For Obel's Freedom • Mysterious Fleet • Final Engagement) • Man-Hunting Incident
Races Elf • Human • Mermaid • Nay-Kobold
True Runes Rune of Life and Death • Rune of Punishment
Terms Allied Forces • Cray Trading Company • Elven Remedy • Headquarters Ship • Island Nations Federation • Knights of Gaien • Orark Maritime Trade • Rune Cannon
Suikoden Tactics
Characters
Party characters Andarc Bergman • Blue Mercenary • Brandeau • Busk • Coop • Corselia • Edgar • Kyril • Lalacle • Mercenary Leader • Ornela • Peck • Red Mercenary • Roget • Seneca • Simeon • Walter • Yellow Mercenary
Suikoden IV party characters Hero IV • Akaghi • Ameria • Axel • Carrie • Cedric • Champo • Charlemagne • Dario • Ema • Eugene • Flare • Frederica • Gary • Gretchen • Hervey • Jeane • Jeremy • Jewel • Karl • Katarina • Kate • Keneth • Kika • Lino En Kuldes • Maxine • Millay • Mitsuba • Mizuki • Nalkul • Nalleo • Noah • Pablo • Paula • Rachel • Reinhold • Rene • Rita • Selma • Schtolteheim Reinbach III • Sigurd • Snowe Vingerhut • Tal • Trishtan • Wendel • Yu
Non-player characters Adrienne • Heinz • Iskas • Julius • Martin • Miranda • Nohl • Ralph • Schtolteheim Reinbach II • Setsu • Steele • Yohn
Locations
Island Nations Federation • Kooluk Empire
Island Nations Federation Deserted Island • Hermitage Island • Iluya Island • Kingdom of Obel (Obel Royal Palace • Ruins of Obel) • Middleport • Na-Nal Island • Nay Island • Nest of Pirates • Razril
Kooluk Empire Caleron Laboratory (Caleron) • Canal Town Merseto • Collanbal Ruins • El-Eal Fortress • Frontier Town Haruna • Imperial City of Graska • Mido Shallows • Secret Patriarchal Facility • Small Border Village • Terana Plains • Xasta Grassland
Lore
Terms Dukedom of Gaien • Elves • Evil Eye • Humans • Imperial Faction • Island Liberation War • Island Nations • Island Nations Federation • Kooluk Empire • Man-Hunting Incident • Nay-Kobolds • Patriarchal Faction • Rune Cannon • Scarlet Moon Empire
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