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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name = Karen | |name=Karen | ||
| | |jpname=カレン | ||
| | |roname=Karen | ||
|star = Chiin Star¹ | |star=Chiin Star¹ | ||
|tab1 = S2 | |tab1=S2 | ||
|tab2 = Dance | |tab2=Dance | ||
|tab3 = CS2-239 | |tab3=CS2-239 | ||
| | |img=Karen (S2 character art 1) | ||
| | |img2=Karen (S2 character art 2) | ||
| | |img3=Karen (CS card art CS2-239) | ||
| | |art=Ishikawa Fumi | ||
| | |art2=Ishikawa Fumi | ||
| | |art3=HACCAN | ||
|gender = Female | |gender=Female | ||
|race = Human | |race=Human | ||
| | |dob=444 | ||
|age = 17 {{S2}} | |age=17 {{S2}} | ||
|from = | |from=[[Kuskus Town]] | ||
|S2 = yes | |S2=yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Karen''' (カレン, '' Karen'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Karen is a popular dancer in [[Kuskus Town]] who joined the [[New State Army]]. | '''Karen''' (カレン, '' Karen'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Karen is a popular dancer in [[Kuskus Town]] who joined the [[New State Army]]. | ||
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{{Quote| A woman named Karen usually dances here...a real knockout, she is. Everyone loves her. | Man}} | {{Quote| A woman named Karen usually dances here...a real knockout, she is. Everyone loves her. | Man}} | ||
Karen was a | Karen was a well-regarded dancer originating from [[Kuskus Town]]. She had achieved her proficiency in dancing under the guidance of [[Mina]], a renowned dancer from the [[Toran Republic]] and a veteran of the [[Gate Rune War]]. She may have learned to fight from Mina also. | ||
Despite her inherent shyness and reserved nature, Karen's performances exuded flamboyance and liveliness, effectively uplifting the spirits of her audience. While dancing, she underwent a remarkable transformation in demeanor, seemingly fueled by the elation of the act itself, presenting an audacious and stunning persona that appeared distinct from her usual self. | |||
During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Karen | During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Karen made the decision to join the [[New State Army]] following a dancing contest, in which the young [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the army proved to be an impressive counterpart to her own talent. It was not that she supported the New State Army over the [[Highland Army]]. More that she would side with the friends she made through dancing. | ||
Having been invited to perform at the [[New State Army Headquarters]], Karen contributed significantly to boosting the morale of the soldiers, despite occasionally feeling out of place in a military environment. Demonstrating her adeptness on both the dance stage and the battlefield, her agile footwork and skillful employment of the [[Twin Ring Rune]] allowed her to gain an upper hand over her opponents. | |||
Subsequent to the war's conclusion, Karen returned to her hometown of Kuskus, where she sustained her popularity among the male population, albeit not so much with their beleaguered wives. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{ | {{GS02 CG | ||
|portrait=[[File:Karen (portrait).png]] | |portrait=[[File:Karen (S2 PS1 portrait).png]] | ||
|recruit= Agree to dance with Karen at the [[Kuskus Town]] inn. Karen is available any time after fighting [[Luca Blight (enemy)|Luca Blight]]. | |recruit=Agree to dance with Karen at the [[Kuskus Town]] inn. Karen is available any time after fighting [[Luca Blight (enemy)|Luca Blight]]. | ||
|name= Karen | |name=Karen | ||
|level= 40 | |level=40 | ||
|wlvl= 6 | |wlvl=6 | ||
|gender= Female | |gender=Female | ||
|size= M | |size=M | ||
|range= M | |range=M | ||
|anger= B1 | |anger=B1 | ||
|panic= 3 | |panic=3 | ||
|fly= No | |fly=No | ||
|type= Other | |type=Other | ||
|name1= Nails | |name1=Nails | ||
|name2= Red Nails | |name2=Red Nails | ||
|name3= Black Nails | |name3=Black Nails | ||
|head= Cap | |head=Cap | ||
|body= Kenpo | |body=Kenpo | ||
|accessory= Female | |accessory=Female | ||
|runeh= Level 58 | |runeh=Level 58 | ||
|runer= [[Twin Ring Rune]] {{RF}} | |runer=[[Twin Ring Rune]] {{RF}} | ||
|runel= Level 1 | |runel=Level 1 | ||
|runew=[[Sleep Rune]] {{RF}} | |runew=[[Sleep Rune]] {{RF}} | ||
|fire= C | |fire=C | ||
|water= D | |water=D | ||
|earth= B | |earth=B | ||
|light= C | |light=C | ||
|wind= C | |wind=C | ||
|holy= B | |holy=B | ||
|dark= C | |dark=C | ||
|gate= B | |gate=B | ||
|???= - | |???=- | ||
|hp= E | |hp=E | ||
|str= E | |str=E | ||
|magic= E | |magic=E | ||
|prot= F | |prot=F | ||
|mdef= E | |mdef=E | ||
|speed= E | |speed=E | ||
|tech= E | |tech=E | ||
|luck= D | |luck=D | ||
|ehead= [[ | |ehead=[[Wind Feather Ornament]] | ||
|ebody= [[Master's Robe]] | |ebody=[[Master's Robe]] | ||
|eshield= no | |eshield=no | ||
|eother= [[Wind of Sleep]] 4<br>[[Blue Ribbon]]<br>[[Toe Shoes]] | |eother=[[Wind of Sleep]] 4<br>[[Blue Ribbon]]<br>[[Toe Shoes]] | ||
|unite1= [[Beauty Attack (Suikoden II)|Beauty Attack]] | |unite1=[[Beauty Attack (Suikoden II)|Beauty Attack]] | ||
|partner1= any two of [[Kasumi]], [[Lorelai]], and [[Rina]] | |partner1=any two of [[Kasumi]], [[Lorelai]], and [[Rina]] | ||
|unite2= [[True Beauty Attack]] | |unite2=[[True Beauty Attack]] | ||
|partner2= [[Kasumi]], [[Lorelai]], and [[Rina]] | |partner2=[[Kasumi]], [[Lorelai]], and [[Rina]] | ||
|protectors= [[Sheena]] | |protectors=[[Sheena]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | |||
{{CS head}} | |||
{{CS list|079|[[Karen (CS card 079)|Karen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}} | |||
{{Line break|4}} | |||
{{CS list|331|[[Karen (CS card 331)|Karen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Premium Pack]]}} | |||
{{Line break|4}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-239|[[Karen (CS card CS2-239)|Karen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}} | |||
{{Line break|4}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-486/R079|[[Karen (CS card CS2-486)|Karen]]|{{Craftman}}|[[Remake Booster]]}} | |||
{{CS foot}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Karen (S2 character art 1).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]] | |||
File:Karen (S2 character art 2).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]] | |||
File:Karen (CS card art CS2-239).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[HACCAN]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===In-Game=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Karen ( | File:Karen (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait | ||
File:Karen | File:Karen (S2 WIN portrait) 1.png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait | ||
File:Karen ( | File:Karen (S2 WIN portrait) 2.png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* You can win several unique, decorative items from Karen's dancing minigame, including [[Karen Statue A]], [[Karen Statue B]], [[Karen Statue C]], [[Karen Painting | * You can win several unique, decorative items from Karen's dancing minigame, including [[Karen Statue A]], [[Karen Statue B]], [[Karen Statue C]], [[Karen Painting A]], and [[Karen Painting B]]. The latter prizes are harder to get, as Karen's dance steps on the last two levels of difficulty are random. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 110 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-7 | # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-7 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8]] (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 36 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 139-40, 191 | |||
{{ | {{GS02}}{{Short description|Shy dancer with zero stage fright}} |