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| Kwanda Rosman is a powerful soldier and Great General, and became known as Iron Wall Rosman and Kwanda the Insurmountable<ref>"They once called me Kwanda the Insurmountable, and I shall again become the wall that protects Emperor Barbarosa." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> for his invulnerable defence and dedication towards protecting [[Barbarosa Rugner|Barbarosa]]'s life. Kwanda served Barbarosa for over a decade<ref>"I served Emperor Barbarosa for 10 years, and you ask me to be a traitor?" - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, including during the [[War of Succession]]. | | Kwanda Rosman is a powerful soldier and Great General, and became known as "Iron Wall Rosman" and "Kwanda the Insurmountable" for his invulnerable defence and dedication towards protecting [[Barbarosa Rugner|Barbarosa]]'s life during the [[War of Succession]]. |
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| Kwanda Rosman governed the [[Great Forest]] region, and was stationed at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]]. [[Windy]], the Court Magician of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], gave Kwanda a [[Conqueror Rune]], which he used to control monsters <ref>"This was the Black Rune. It was given to me by Lady Windy. It gave me power over monsters." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. However, the Conqueror Rune also weakened Kwanda's willpower<ref>"But it also began to affect my willpower." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. | | Kwanda Rosman was stationed at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]] and under the influence of [[Windy]]'s [[Conqueror Rune]] used the [[Burning Mirror]] to destroy the [[Village of the Elves]]. In response to this, the [[Toran Liberation Army]] defeated Kwanda at the [[Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle]] and [[Hero (Suikoden)|its leader]] defeated Kwanda in a duel. |
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| Kwanda launched an attack to subjugate the region, first stealing the blueprint of the [[Burning Mirror]] from the [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and building it<ref>"Kwanda Rosman has gotten hold of the blueprint, and is planning to burn down the forest." - Valeria ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He then drove the [[Kobold|kobolds]] of the Great Forest mad with his rune<ref>"Kobold? Why are you still sane?" - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, before using the Burning Mirror to burn down [[Lukie Ende Towayo]]<ref>"Kwanda Rosman, you'll pay for burning down our village!" - Kirkis Shana Ques Laviankaaana ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In response to this, the [[Toran Liberation Army]] mobilized its forces and marched on Pannu Yakuta and Kwanda was routed. Kwanda prepared to use the Burning Mirror to defend Pannu Yakuta<ref>"Damn you. It's time for the Burning Mirror." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but was prevented in doing so by the [[Chief of the Dwarves]]' [[Firewind Cannon]]<ref>"Ho ho ho! That's what you get for stealing! See the power of our Firewind Cannon!" - Chief of the Dwarves ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> breaking the mirror into pieces.
| | Freed from the effects of the Black Rune and realizing that the Empire was quickly becoming corrupt beyond repair, Kwanda agreed to join the Liberation Army. Following the fall of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he became the Commander in Chief of the [[Republican Army]] showing that the new [[Toran Republic]] was also insurmountable. |
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| When [[Tir McDohl]] and his party arrived, Kwanda Rosman challenged Tir to a duel<ref>"See my strength. See the power of the Black Rune that Lady Windy has given me!" - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, which Tir McDohl proved the victor of. Following his defeat, Kwanda's Black Rune began to burn<ref>"The Black Rune... Ahhhh!
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| My arm! Ahhhhhhhhh!" - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and Kwanda regained control of his senses. Distraught, Kwanda asked to be executed<ref>"Are you Commander Tir of the Liberation Army? Please go ahead and take my head. I'll die like a soldier." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, but was instead invited to join the Toran Liberation Army. Realizing that the Empire was quickly becoming corrupt beyond repair<ref>"Perhaps the Emperor I knew and trusted disappeared years ago. Commander Tir, let me join your army. My loyalty for Emperor Barbarosa remains firm. But I cannot serve the present Emperor, whoever he may be." - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, Kwanda agreed.
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| Kwanda Rosman fought with the Liberation Army throughout the [[Gate Rune War]], leading his own unit. During the fall of [[Gregminster]], Kwanda Rosman was present at the [[Gregminster Palace]] following the battle, where he expressed concern for Barbarosa<ref>"Your Highness!" - Kwanda Rosman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> and witnessed the emperor's leap from the balcony with Windy. Following the fall of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he became one of the [[Great General|Six Great Generals of the Toran Republic]] and the Commander in Chief of the [[Republican Army]]<ref>"Became Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Army." - Kwanda Rosman's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. By the time of the [[Second Fire Bringer War]], Kwanda no longer held this position; instead he was given the title of Honourary General.
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Kwanda Rosman (クワンダ・ロスマン, Kuwanda Rosuman) is a supporting character in Suikoden. One of the Five Great Generals of the Scarlet Moon Empire, Kwanda Rosman loyally served Barbarosa for 10 years.
Biography
Suikoden
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Kwanda Rosman is a powerful soldier and Great General, and became known as "Iron Wall Rosman" and "Kwanda the Insurmountable" for his invulnerable defence and dedication towards protecting Barbarosa's life during the War of Succession.
Kwanda Rosman was stationed at Pannu Yakuta Castle and under the influence of Windy's Conqueror Rune used the Burning Mirror to destroy the Village of the Elves. In response to this, the Toran Liberation Army defeated Kwanda at the Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle and its leader defeated Kwanda in a duel.
Freed from the effects of the Black Rune and realizing that the Empire was quickly becoming corrupt beyond repair, Kwanda agreed to join the Liberation Army. Following the fall of the Scarlet Moon Empire, he became the Commander in Chief of the Republican Army showing that the new Toran Republic was also insurmountable.
Trivia
- The names for Kwanda’s Hatchets: Alkaid, Mizar, and Alioth, are stars in the constellation Ursa Major, forming the tail of the bear; these stars are also present in the constellation of the Big Dipper.
- Kwanda is the first Star of Destiny the player will encounter, who has the option of being executed. Should one choose to execute Kwanda when given the first opportunity to do so, Windy will show up to taunt Tir and company, but she will not appear if you choose to kill Kwanda later on in the scene after he requests that you do so.
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