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'''Nash Latkje''' (ナッシュ・ラトキエ, ''Nasshu Ratokie''), also known by the alias '''Nash Clovis''' (ナッシュ・クロービス, ''Nasshu Kurōbisu''), is the main character of [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]] who also appears in [[Suikoden III]]. A [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] noble fallen from grace, Nash is a member of the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]].
'''Nash Latkje''' (ナッシュ・ラトキエ, ''Nasshu Ratokie''), also known by the alias '''Nash Clovis''' (ナッシュ・クロービス, ''Nasshu Kurōbisu''), is the main character of [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1]] and [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]] who also appears in [[Suikoden III]].
 
A [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] noble fallen from grace, Nash is a member of the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]].
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
Nash, as a first class Harmonian citizen, had the blond hair and blue eyes that were the defining traits of the caste. He was considered to be a handsome man.
 
He wore loose, dark green clothing as well as a striped scarf. He worn brown gloves and boots. His loose clothes are worn in order to conceal the equipment he frequently carries. He wields the [[Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss]]. By [[Suikoden III]] he wore a less concealing outfit.
 
===Personality===
Nash was said to have an unsoldierly personality and strived to avoid fights. However, when pushed he showed his true power and strength. Many of skills were learned from the [[Howling Voice Guild]] and Nash's talents were well regarded even there. Quick-witted and able to adapt quickly, Nash was a master of survival against improbable odds, a key trait for a spy.
 
He often showed a contrast of thoughtfulness and carelessness. It was said his carelessness was carefully curated to aid in his work as a [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] agent. He was also extremely unlucky and fell into all sorts of situations regardless of his intentions, which he tended to react to by blurting out whatever came to mind.
 
When he was older, Nash was described as garrulous, elusive, and was something of an idle flirt. Chris regarded him as skilled in wordplay but also cavalier and untrustworthy due to his allegiance and role as a spy. He would also make several cryptic references to a "missus".
 
The animals of [[Budehuc Castle]] had a peculiar relationship with Nash. Both [[Koroku]] and [[Connie]] tried to urinate on him and [[Rubi]] once swopped him up and deposited him in her nest.


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Genso Suikogaiden===
Nash was born the eldest son of the Latkje household, which held considerable influence in the [[People's Faction]] in [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]]. In his youth, he spent two years in the [[Howling Voice Guild]] as part of his education, learning knowledge of explosives, but not receiving formal training as a [[gunner]]. There, he developed something of a rivalry with [[Elza]], despite their differing roles and background. It was said Nash was never able to defeat Elza, although she was still impressed with his abilities.
Nash was born the eldest son of the Latkje household, which held considerable influence in the [[People's Faction]] in [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]]. In his youth, he spent two years in the [[Howling Voice Guild]] as part of his education, learning knowledge of explosives, but not receiving formal training as a [[gunner]]. There, he developed something of a rivalry with [[Elza]], despite their differing roles and background. It was said Nash was never able to defeat Elza, although she was still impressed with his abilities.


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Realising that Zaj was trying to regain power in Harmonia, Nash began his journey back home only to be attacked by agents of Zaj and the techniques of the Howling Voice Guild. He was captured in [[Caleria]] and imprisoned by [[Barge]] but was rescued by his aunt, [[Lena Suphina]]. He eventually made it back to [[Crystal Valley]] and confronted Zaj. The two dulled atop [[Klotzeo Church]] in the Harmonian capital, putting an end to the feud. Nash then left once again, despite Lena's attempts to reunite the fractured family, journeying towards the Grassland.
Realising that Zaj was trying to regain power in Harmonia, Nash began his journey back home only to be attacked by agents of Zaj and the techniques of the Howling Voice Guild. He was captured in [[Caleria]] and imprisoned by [[Barge]] but was rescued by his aunt, [[Lena Suphina]]. He eventually made it back to [[Crystal Valley]] and confronted Zaj. The two dulled atop [[Klotzeo Church]] in the Harmonian capital, putting an end to the feud. Nash then left once again, despite Lena's attempts to reunite the fractured family, journeying towards the Grassland.


===Suikoden III===
At some point Nash apparently returned to his family but would eventually end up in the employ of [[Sasarai]] and was assigned to infiltrate the [[Grassland]] just prior to the outbreak of the [[War of the Champions]]. Although he still maintained his light air, his past with the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]] and the [[Howling Voice Guild]] made him a very talented shadow operative.
{{quote | A man who unexplainedly appeared and is monitoring the conflict between Zexen and Grassland. | Nash's profile}}


Nash would eventually end up in the employ of [[Sasarai]] and was assigned to infiltrate the [[Grassland]] just prior to the outbreak of the [[War of the Champions]]. Although he still maintains his light air, his past with the [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonian]] [[Southern Frontier Defense Force]] and the [[Howling Voice Guild]] makes him a very talented shadow operative.
Investigating the conflict between the Grassland clans and the [[Zexen Federation]], he would eventually meet up with [[Chris Lightfellow]], following the trail of [[Wyatt Lightfellow|Jimba]] and the [[True Water Rune]]. He used the last name "Clovis" around Chris, but it was an alias in use for this particular mission only. He was order to assist and motivate Chris' investigation in part to diminish the threat of the [[Zexen Knights]].


Investigating the conflict between the Grassland clans and the [[Zexen Federation]], he would eventually meet up with [[Chris Lightfellow]], following the trail of [[Wyatt Lightfellow|Jimba]] and the [[True Water Rune]]. He used the last name "Clovis" around Chris, but it was an alias in use for this particular mission only. Once [[Luc]]'s plans were revealed, he would align himself with the [[Fire Bringer]].
When [[Luc]] revealed his plans to Sasarai at the [[Circle Palace]], Nash would try and defend the bishop only to be defeated handidly. Once he had recovered, he, along with Sasarai and his contingent, would align himself with the [[Fire Bringer]] in order to halt Luc's plans.


As soon as the war ended, he had disappeared, leaving no trail behind.
As soon as the war ended, he had disappeared, leaving no trail behind. Some say he stopped by Chris' room to say farewell before leaving.
 
==Personality and Traits==
Nash was said to have an unsoldierly personality and strived to avoid fights. However, when pushed he showed his true power and strength. He was considered to be a handsome man.
 
His loose clothes are worn in order to conceal the equipment he frequently carries. Many of skills were learned from the [[Howling Voice Guild]] and Nash's talents were well regarded even there.
 
He wields the [[Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 197-8
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 197-8
# [[Genso Suikoden III 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0331-7), page 180
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 46, Character Archive page 64
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 260-1, 333-4
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 260-1, 333-4


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Gender Male
Race Human
Age 22 (G1 & G2)
37 (S3)
Height 183cm (6'0") (S3)
From Crystal Valley, Holy Kingdom of Harmonia
Family Julie Latkje (sister)
Lena Suphina (aunt)
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Nash Latkje (ナッシュ・ラトキエ, Nasshu Ratokie), also known by the alias Nash Clovis (ナッシュ・クロービス, Nasshu Kurōbisu), is the main character of Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 and Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2 who also appears in Suikoden III.

A Harmonian noble fallen from grace, Nash is a member of the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force.

Profile

Appearance

Nash, as a first class Harmonian citizen, had the blond hair and blue eyes that were the defining traits of the caste. He was considered to be a handsome man.

He wore loose, dark green clothing as well as a striped scarf. He worn brown gloves and boots. His loose clothes are worn in order to conceal the equipment he frequently carries. He wields the Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss. By Suikoden III he wore a less concealing outfit.

Personality

Nash was said to have an unsoldierly personality and strived to avoid fights. However, when pushed he showed his true power and strength. Many of skills were learned from the Howling Voice Guild and Nash's talents were well regarded even there. Quick-witted and able to adapt quickly, Nash was a master of survival against improbable odds, a key trait for a spy.

He often showed a contrast of thoughtfulness and carelessness. It was said his carelessness was carefully curated to aid in his work as a Harmonian agent. He was also extremely unlucky and fell into all sorts of situations regardless of his intentions, which he tended to react to by blurting out whatever came to mind.

When he was older, Nash was described as garrulous, elusive, and was something of an idle flirt. Chris regarded him as skilled in wordplay but also cavalier and untrustworthy due to his allegiance and role as a spy. He would also make several cryptic references to a "missus".

The animals of Budehuc Castle had a peculiar relationship with Nash. Both Koroku and Connie tried to urinate on him and Rubi once swopped him up and deposited him in her nest.

Biography

Nash was born the eldest son of the Latkje household, which held considerable influence in the People's Faction in Harmonia. In his youth, he spent two years in the Howling Voice Guild as part of his education, learning knowledge of explosives, but not receiving formal training as a gunner. There, he developed something of a rivalry with Elza, despite their differing roles and background. It was said Nash was never able to defeat Elza, although she was still impressed with his abilities.

Nash's life changed when Zaj Quiroz, a tutor to Nash's sister, Julie, poisoned their father to take over the family estate on the eve of his wedding to Julie. In retaliation, Nash attacked Zaj with the Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss, severely wounding him. Thinking Zaj dead, Nash fled the household, unwilling to reveal the truth for fearing of hurting Julie further.

Nash joined the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force and was stationed at Caleria, near the Grassland. On a covert mission to find information regarding the 27 True Runes, he sneaked into the City-State of Jowston during the Dunan Unification War. Entering from Highland, he ended up travelling with Sierra Mikain on his journey to Muse City. The two continued their respective journeys individually after the defeat of the vampire Rein Penenberg.

When Nash arrived in Muse City, he shared a room in the local inn with Templeton. During his stay, he not only met Clive, an old acquintance from his Howling Voice Guild training, but also several other people who would later form the New State Army. He overheard how Jowy Atreides and his friend were trying to infiltrate a Highland camp enar the border and decided to follow them. He stole the uniform of a Highland soldier and investigated the camp. He also met Jillia Blight and her brother, Luca Blight, as they had an argument. Eventually, he freed the captured Jowy and left the camp.

He then journeyed to Greenhill City where he encountered Zaj. He also played a crucial role in the defense of the city against the Highland forces under the command of Rowd, his military training being of great use. Hoping to gain revenge with his own hands on Zaj, he then abandoned his mission and returned to Crystal Valley.

Realising that Zaj was trying to regain power in Harmonia, Nash began his journey back home only to be attacked by agents of Zaj and the techniques of the Howling Voice Guild. He was captured in Caleria and imprisoned by Barge but was rescued by his aunt, Lena Suphina. He eventually made it back to Crystal Valley and confronted Zaj. The two dulled atop Klotzeo Church in the Harmonian capital, putting an end to the feud. Nash then left once again, despite Lena's attempts to reunite the fractured family, journeying towards the Grassland.

At some point Nash apparently returned to his family but would eventually end up in the employ of Sasarai and was assigned to infiltrate the Grassland just prior to the outbreak of the War of the Champions. Although he still maintained his light air, his past with the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force and the Howling Voice Guild made him a very talented shadow operative.

Investigating the conflict between the Grassland clans and the Zexen Federation, he would eventually meet up with Chris Lightfellow, following the trail of Jimba and the True Water Rune. He used the last name "Clovis" around Chris, but it was an alias in use for this particular mission only. He was order to assist and motivate Chris' investigation in part to diminish the threat of the Zexen Knights.

When Luc revealed his plans to Sasarai at the Circle Palace, Nash would try and defend the bishop only to be defeated handidly. Once he had recovered, he, along with Sasarai and his contingent, would align himself with the Fire Bringer in order to halt Luc's plans.

As soon as the war ended, he had disappeared, leaving no trail behind. Some say he stopped by Chris' room to say farewell before leaving.

Gameplay

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Name and Weapon

Nash's last name has never been localised or romanised in any Suikoden game or publication. The localisation "Latkje" comes from box text on the Japanese Genso Suikoden figurine set.

He shares the same last name (in Japanese katakana) as Miharu Ratokie from Mobile Suit Gundam.

His weapon upgrades as Leenier (リーニエ, Rīnie), Gerarde (ゲラーデ, Gerāde), and Courve (クルヴェ, Kuruve), failed transcriptions of the German words Linie (meaning line), Gerade (meaning straight or straight line), and Kurve (meaning curve).

Gallery

Trivia

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 197-8
  2. Genso Suikoden III 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0331-7), page 180
  3. Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 46, Character Archive page 64
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 260-1, 333-4

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