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}}'''Ted''' (テッド, ''Teddo'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden IV]] and also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2]]. Ted is the previous owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]], who wandered the world for many years before bequeathing the Soul Eater to [[Tir McDohl]].
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'''Ted''' (テッド, ''Teddo'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]] and [[Suikoden IV]] and also makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]].


==Biography==
Ted is the bearer of the [[Rune of Life and Death]], who wandered the world for many years before bequeathing the Soul Eater to [[Hero (Suikoden)|his best friend]].
===Suikoden===
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Ted (Suikoden portrait art).png|frameless|160px|left]]Ted has reddish-brown hair and eyes. In [[Suikoden]], Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In [[Suikoden IV]] he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand and his gloves are worn to cover this.
 
His clothes were designed by [[Kawano Junko]] to be blue in order to contrast with [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]'s red-themed outfit. He carries a bow as his weapon as he finds it easy to use as well as advantageous to be able to attack from a distance or from cover as a fugitive.
 
===Personality===
Ted was certainly considered a strong-willed youth, able to shoulder the burden of carrying the [[Rune of Life and Death]] for so many years. Still, this burden also gave him a crushing sense of loneliness and duty which, at least for a time, rendered him sullen and standoffish with others. In his heart, however, he was a loyal and kind-hearted fellow.
 
In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]. He used the Soul Eater at [[Mt. Seifu]] to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved. At [[Seek Valley]] he would give up his very soul to protect his friend, showing the depths of his devotion.
 
This devotion was entangled with his duty of carrying the Soul Eater and keeping it out of the clutches of [[Windy]]. Ted was willing to pass the rune to the hero, even knowing the pain it would cause. He even claimed he didn't care if the hero hated him for it. In that sense, it could be argued that the rune itself always remained paramount to Ted.
 
He had a habit since childhood of asking for "big favors". Despite his advanced age, he still sometimes reacted like a youth. When he was called a kid by [[Futch]], the remark provoked him into almost spilling his secret.
 
==History==
{{quote| Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend. | Ted}}
{{quote| Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend. | Ted}}
===Victim of Fate===
[[File:Meeting a young Ted.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.]]Ted was the owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the village seeking the rune.


Ted is the former owner of the [[Rune of Life and Death]] and a survivor of the destruction of the [[Village of the Hidden Rune]]. Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when [[Windy]] came to the Village of the Hidden Rune seeking the Rune of Life and Death. Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]], then the bearer of the Rune of Life and Death as well as the chief of the village, passed it on to Ted<ref>"Oh Soul Eater, rune of life and death, depart my body and give this boy your power." - Village Chief([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, apologizing for the sorrowful fate that he had bestowed upon his grandson<ref>"I'm afraid I've passed on a sorrowful fate unto you." - Village Chief ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Using himself as a diversion, Ted's grandfather ordered Ted to use a secret path to reach the village outskirts<ref>"Remember that the power of this rune must never be unleashed. Travelers, up ahead is a secret path which leads to the village's outskirts. Take Ted - this child - and run. I will get Windy's attention and act as a decoy."  - Village Chief ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After this, Ted was forced to wander for over 300 years<ref>"I've been wandering the world for 300 years, trying to escape from her." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, eventually being adopted by [[Teo McDohl]]<ref>"I owe so much to Master Teo, who adopted me when I was an orphan, and I want to return the favor. OK?" - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Ted's grandfather, the [[Village Chief]] passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.


Ted grew particularly close to Teo's son, [[Tir McDohl]], considering him the only true friend he had had in the past 300 years<ref>"Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted journeyed with Tir during his time with the [[Imperial Guard]]<ref>"Please let me join your entourage." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, going with Tir to [[Magician's Island]] to receive the [[Astral Conclusions]] and helping Tir investigate why [[Rockland]] refused to pay its taxes. When Tir, Ted, and their party travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] in order to apprehend the [[Mt. Seifu Bandits]], they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster the party was unable to destroy. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death in order to destroy the Queen Ant, allowing the group to travel forward. When [[Kanaan]] and [[Gremio]] asked Ted how he had done what he had done, he refused to discuss it at the time, saying he would answer their questions when they arrived at home, but not now<ref>"Sorry, but I can't explain right now. Tir, I'll tell you when we get home. But don't ask now. Anyway, let's get rid of the bandits and go back to Gregminster." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Halfway through his wanderings, Ted attempted to escape the curse of the Soul Eater, boarding the [[Fog Ship]] and entrusting the rune to the [[Fog Ship Guide]]. He would sail on the Fog Ship for many years, physically growing while being removed from the rune's influence, before encountering the [[Headquarters Ship]] during the [[Island Liberation War]].


Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Kanaan told Ted to come with him<ref>"Ted, you come with me." - Kanaan ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Leading Ted back to Gregminster Palace, Kaanan alerted [[Kraze Miles]] and Windy to the rune that Ted had used on Mt. Seifu. After Kraze alerted Windy to Ted's rune, she came to see him, noting that it had been a long time and telling Ted that he had not changed a bit in the last 300 years<ref>"It's been a while, hasn't it, little man. You haven't changed a bit in 300 years. I"m envious." - Windy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted recognized Windy immediately<ref>"You! You're that witch!" - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>; Windy, noting that Ted had never left her mind in the past 300 years, demanded that he give her the Soul Eater<ref>"Of course you've never left my mind for a moment. Now give me that rune you have in your right hand." - Windy ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted managed to get away from Windy, but was heavily injured; he collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence.
Serving as a herald of the Fog Ship Guide, he would gradually regain his spark, seeing [[Hero (Suikoden IV)|the hero]] forge ahead despite also being the bearer of a cursed [[27 True Runes|True Rune]], the [[Rune of Punishment]]. Finally, Ted would confront the Fog Ship Guide and reclaim his True Rune, agreeing to join the crew of the Headquarters Ship in order to repay his debt.


After discovering Ted, Tir, [[Cleo]], [[Pahn]] and Gremio put him to bed; Ted passed in and out of consciousness, attempting to relate to Tir what had happened to him. After being able to relate part of what had happened to him, Ted passed out, and soon after, Pahn left, ostensibly to get medicine for Ted<ref>"Young Master... Ted's fever isn't getting any better. I'm going to go wake up the shopkeeper and buy some medicine." - Pahn ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Stirring to consciousness soon after Pahn left, Ted revealed the Rune of Life and Death to Tir, and asked Tir to take it, as he could not escape with his wounds and Ted felt the Rune of Life and Death must never fall into Windy's hands<ref>"But....., you're the only one! Please! Please protect this rune! This Cursed Rune must never fall into the hands of Windy. You're the only one I can entrust this to. Please, take it.... Please take this rune." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted passed the Soul Eater on with a heavy heart, knowing the sorrow that it would bring<ref>"I hate to bring friendship into this. And knowing it will bring unhappiness." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted told Tir that, should the rune bring him sorrow, he should blame Ted for it<ref>"Thank you, Tir. This rune... may bring you suffering. If it does, blame me. But you must never...., never let it fall into Windy's hands. Give me your right hand. Tir." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. After finally being relieved of the burden of the Rune of Life and Death, however, Ted finally felt that he could relax<ref>"And now.... I... can... Relax." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as [[Aldo]], although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more.


However, Ted did not have long to relax, as the Imperial Guard arrived to collect him, informed of his whereabouts by Pahn. Though Cleo and Gremio attempted to prevent Kraze from taking Ted, Ted urged them to leave with Tir, while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the Rune of Life and Death<ref>"Tir..., they think... I still have the "Soul Eater". I'll be the bait...while you escape." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Ted was captured by the Scarlet Moon Empire and given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body<ref>"My body has been taken over by Windy's Conqueror Rune, and is no longer mine." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Forced by Windy to encounter Tir at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control over his body. Speaking to Tir through the Rune of Life and Death, Ted told Tir what had happened and asked him to forgive him for what he would do next<ref>"The Conqueror Rune will eventually take over my soul as well.... and that is why I must hurry. Tir, you must promise to forgive me for what I am about to do." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.


Mustering the power of the Soul Eater, Ted was able to gain just enough power to gain control of his body<ref>"Having the Soul Eater near me has given me power. Just enough power to move my own body." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Addressing the Soul Eater as its former master, Ted commanded the Soul Eater to take his soul<ref>"Now, Soul Eater! I command you as your former master! Take my soul now!" - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Collapsing to his knees, Ted declared that he had no use for a body that he could not control, and told the Rune of LIfe and Death that he now returned to it the 300 years of life which it had given him<ref>"Who needs a body that can't be controlled. I now return... the 300 years of life... that you gave me, Soul Eater.." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. In his finals words, Ted addressed Tir, telling him that he had chosen his path, and that Tir should take care and live his life to the fullest, for Ted's sake as well as his own<ref>"Don't look like that... Tir. I chose my path. I think it's...farewell for sure...this time. Take care. Live your life to the fullest...for my sake too. ........." - Ted ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
[[File:Ted and his wife meet cute.png|220px|thumb|left|He's no good for you, girl. Really!]]At some point, pursued by Windy's minions, he would be found hurt outside a forest by [[Mu Village]]. After convalescing there, he would fall in love with the young woman who nursed him back to health. Eventually the two would marry. However, some ten years later, with Ted continuing not to age, he made the decision to leave her.


==References==
A short while thereafter, Ted would learn that Mu Village had been wiped out and its population killed. Their right hands had all been cut off, as part of Windy's search for the Soul Eater. This experience would crush Ted still further, leaving him in something of a stupor. He would eventually make his way to [[Gregminster]], indistinguishable from any other orphan or street urchin.
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===One True Friend===
[[File:Teo introduces Ted.png|220px|thumb|right|Okay, I know you said you wanted a puppy. But, hear me out...]]In SY 453, Ted would be found by [[Teo McDohl]]. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the [[War of Succession]]. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small, rented home nearby.
 
Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past.
 
However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.
 
[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|left|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]When he, McDohl, and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.
 
Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him.
 
Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.
 
Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them.
 
Tragically, they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.
 
[[File:Ted passes on.png|220px|thumb|right|Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.]]Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.
 
Mustering the power of the Soul Eater, Ted was able to gain just enough power to gain control of his body and commanded the Soul Eater to take his soul. He did so in order to protect his friend from Windy one last time. In his final words, Ted addressed his best friend, telling him that to live his life to the fullest, for Ted's sake as well as his own.
 
Ted's sacrifice may have been his own atonement for cursing his friend with the Soul Eater, or perhaps death was the only form of freedom left available to him. Freed from his burden at last, his last moments passed with a smile on his face.
 
==Game info==
===Suikoden===
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|recruit= Joins automatically during plot events in [[Gregminster]].
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|ebody= Robe
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|LUK= E
|type= Bow
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|name3= Gold Bow
}}
 
===Suikoden IV===
====Recruiting====
{{Recruit
|name=Ted
|portrait=[[File:Ted (S4 PS2 portrait).png|x128px]]
|recruit= Once you have at least 71 Stars, go to the [[Headquarters Ship]] War Room. Complete the events aboard the [[Fog Ship]] that appears, and Ted will join you.
 
''As the War Room is also used to trigger plot events, Ted cannot be recruited after the [[For Obel's Freedom]] [[naval battle]].''
}}
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|CS2-725|[[Ted (CS card CS2-725)|Ted]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-742|[[Robed Man (CS card CS2-742)|Robed Man]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-370|[[A Friend's Resolution (CS card CS2-370)|A Friend's Resolution]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
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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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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Ted (Suikoden).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Ted (Sega Saturn).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn OP artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Ted (Genso Shinsho).png|[[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.2]] artwork by [[Okashila.]]
File:Ted (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Ted (Suikoden IV hooded).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Ted (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Ted (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
* Ted shares the same weapon name as Odessa in [[Suikoden]]. They are stated to be common, mass-produced bows and are difficult for blacksmiths to work with.
* In [[Suikoden IV]], he still uses a bow, but its name upon upgrading is different from his Suikoden appearance.


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==Other languages and releases==
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|Tierkreis= no
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|Suikogaiden 1= no
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[[category: Characters in Suikoden]]
==References==
# [[Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden]] (ISBN 4-8399-0097-3), pages 147-62
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.2]] (ISBN 4-88317-825-0), pages 22-9, 80, 140
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 182-3
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7]] (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 90
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 144
# [[Genso Suikoden IV Official Guide Complete Edition]] (ISBN 4-86155-022-X), pages 286-7, 396
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 50, Character Archive page 36
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 75-6, 258, 444
 
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Ted
テッド, Teddo
108 Stars Tenkan Star
Gender Male
Race Human
Height 165cm (5'5") (S4)
From Village of the Hidden Rune
Family Village Chief (grandfather)
Voice Akaishi Kouki (Suikoden IV)
Ishida Akira (Radio Genso Suikoden: Assemble! 108 Stars!)
Appears in

Ted (テッド, Teddo) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden IV and also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2.

Ted is the bearer of the Rune of Life and Death, who wandered the world for many years before bequeathing the Soul Eater to his best friend.

Profile

Appearance

Ted has reddish-brown hair and eyes. In Suikoden, Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In Suikoden IV he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand and his gloves are worn to cover this.

His clothes were designed by Kawano Junko to be blue in order to contrast with the hero's red-themed outfit. He carries a bow as his weapon as he finds it easy to use as well as advantageous to be able to attack from a distance or from cover as a fugitive.

Personality

Ted was certainly considered a strong-willed youth, able to shoulder the burden of carrying the Rune of Life and Death for so many years. Still, this burden also gave him a crushing sense of loneliness and duty which, at least for a time, rendered him sullen and standoffish with others. In his heart, however, he was a loyal and kind-hearted fellow.

In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially the hero. He used the Soul Eater at Mt. Seifu to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved. At Seek Valley he would give up his very soul to protect his friend, showing the depths of his devotion.

This devotion was entangled with his duty of carrying the Soul Eater and keeping it out of the clutches of Windy. Ted was willing to pass the rune to the hero, even knowing the pain it would cause. He even claimed he didn't care if the hero hated him for it. In that sense, it could be argued that the rune itself always remained paramount to Ted.

He had a habit since childhood of asking for "big favors". Despite his advanced age, he still sometimes reacted like a youth. When he was called a kid by Futch, the remark provoked him into almost spilling his secret.

History

Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend.

—  Ted

Victim of Fate

Uh, no, your eyes are perfectly proportioned.

Ted was the owner of the Rune of Life and Death and a survivor of the destruction of the Village of the Hidden Rune. Raised in the village, which had spent generations in hiding hoping to prevent the use of the cursed rune, Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when Windy came to the village seeking the rune.

Ted's grandfather, the Village Chief passed it on to Ted and bade him to escape while Windy attacked the village. Ted was able to escape but would be forced to wander for over 300 years, endlessly pursued by Windy and her minions.

Halfway through his wanderings, Ted attempted to escape the curse of the Soul Eater, boarding the Fog Ship and entrusting the rune to the Fog Ship Guide. He would sail on the Fog Ship for many years, physically growing while being removed from the rune's influence, before encountering the Headquarters Ship during the Island Liberation War.

Serving as a herald of the Fog Ship Guide, he would gradually regain his spark, seeing the hero forge ahead despite also being the bearer of a cursed True Rune, the Rune of Punishment. Finally, Ted would confront the Fog Ship Guide and reclaim his True Rune, agreeing to join the crew of the Headquarters Ship in order to repay his debt.

Because the curse of the Rune of Life and Death cast a shadow over his life, Ted tried to keep his distance around others. Deep inside however, he was a friendly boy who cherished his friends. Still, this cloud made him act stand-offish and rude to those who tried to get close to him, such as Aldo, although towards the end of the war he began to open up slightly more.

Following the end of the conflict, he would resume his wanderings for another 150 years or so.

He's no good for you, girl. Really!

At some point, pursued by Windy's minions, he would be found hurt outside a forest by Mu Village. After convalescing there, he would fall in love with the young woman who nursed him back to health. Eventually the two would marry. However, some ten years later, with Ted continuing not to age, he made the decision to leave her.

A short while thereafter, Ted would learn that Mu Village had been wiped out and its population killed. Their right hands had all been cut off, as part of Windy's search for the Soul Eater. This experience would crush Ted still further, leaving him in something of a stupor. He would eventually make his way to Gregminster, indistinguishable from any other orphan or street urchin.

One True Friend

Okay, I know you said you wanted a puppy. But, hear me out...

In SY 453, Ted would be found by Teo McDohl. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the War of Succession. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small, rented home nearby.

Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to Teo's son, considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past.

However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.

No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.

When he, McDohl, and Kanaan travelled to Mt. Seifu to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a Queen Ant, a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.

Upon their return to Gregminster, Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the Imperial Guard arrived to collect him.

Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust; Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.

Much later, as the Gate Rune War continued, the hero and Cleo would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the Star Dragon Sword. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them.

Tragically, they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.

Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.

Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a Conqueror Rune by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at Seek Valley, Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.

Mustering the power of the Soul Eater, Ted was able to gain just enough power to gain control of his body and commanded the Soul Eater to take his soul. He did so in order to protect his friend from Windy one last time. In his final words, Ted addressed his best friend, telling him that to live his life to the fullest, for Ted's sake as well as his own.

Ted's sacrifice may have been his own atonement for cursing his friend with the Soul Eater, or perhaps death was the only form of freedom left available to him. Freed from his burden at last, his last moments passed with a smile on his face.

Game info

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruitment
Joins automatically during plot events in Gregminster.
Level Gender Range
1 Male L

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects This character does not protect anyone
Protected By This character is not protected by anyone
Unite Attack
1 None w/ This character has no Unite attack

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head --
Body Robe
Shield no
Other --
Rune ??????
Equipment Type
Head Cap
Body Robe
Shield Can't equip
Other Male

Stats

State Grades
HP STR DEX
E D B
CON SPD MGC
E C B
LCK
E
Stat Growth Rate
LV HP STR DEX CON SPD MGC LCK
1 20 13 14 12 13 14 12
20 150 68 106 60 75 106 60
60 530 146 180 128 163 180 128
90 700 170 210 150 190 210 150

Weapon

Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK 5 7 10 14 18 35 42 48 54 63 70 81 105 117 132 155
Name Steel Bow Copper Bow Gold Bow
W Type W Level Element
Bow N/A Wind


Suikoden IV

Recruiting

Recruitment
Once you have at least 71 Stars, go to the Headquarters Ship War Room. Complete the events aboard the Fog Ship that appears, and Ted will join you.

As the War Room is also used to trigger plot events, Ted cannot be recruited after the For Obel's Freedom naval battle.


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
CS2-338 Ted Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-725 Ted Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
CS2-742 Robed Man Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4
Non-character cards depicting this character
CS2-370 A Friend's Resolution Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-780 Ship in the Fog Mission CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • Ted shares the same weapon name as Odessa in Suikoden. They are stated to be common, mass-produced bows and are difficult for blacksmiths to work with.
  • In Suikoden IV, he still uses a bow, but its name upon upgrading is different from his Suikoden appearance.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) テッド
Japanese (romaji) Teddo
Chinese simplified (HDR) 泰德
Chinese traditional (HDR) 泰德
Chinese pinyin Tàidé
English Ted
French Ted
German Ted
Italian Ted
Spanish Ted

References

  1. Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden (ISBN 4-8399-0097-3), pages 147-62
  2. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.2 (ISBN 4-88317-825-0), pages 22-9, 80, 140
  3. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 182-3
  4. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 90
  5. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 144
  6. Genso Suikoden IV Official Guide Complete Edition (ISBN 4-86155-022-X), pages 286-7, 396
  7. Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 50, Character Archive page 36
  8. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 75-6, 258, 444
Suikoden
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Characters
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108 Stars (Support) Apple • Chandler • Chapman • Esmeralda • Gaspar • Georges • Giovanni • Hugo • Ivanov • Jabba • Jeane • Joshua Levenheit • Kasios • Kun To • Ledon • Leon Silverberg • Marco • Marie • Mathiu Silverberg • Maximillian • Melodye • Onil • Qlon • Rock • Sancho • Taggart • Templeton • Tesla • Viki • Vincent de Boule • Window • Zen
Other playable characters Odessa Silverberg • Ted
Non-player characters Ain Gide • Barbarosa Rugner • Black • Chief of the Dwarves • Chief of the Elves • Claudia • Geil Rugner • Grady • Hanzo • Kanaan • Kraze Miles • Leknaat • Mina (cat) • Minister • Neclord • Rosh • Sanchez • Star Dragon Sword • Teo McDohl • Thrash • Village Chief • Windy • Yuber • Zorak
Locations
Scarlet Moon Empire
Arus Banner Mountains • Fortress of Kwaba • Floating Fortress of Shasarazade • Gregminster (Floating Garden • Gregminster Palace • Scarlet Moon Inn) • Lenankamp (Keyaki Inn) • Magician's Island • Mt. Seifu • Mt. Tigerwolf • Rockland • Sarady • Tolna Canal
Dana Banner Mines • Banner Mountains • Kalekka • Kirov • Rokkaku Hamlet • Secret Factory
Dragon Knight's Domain Dragon Knights' Fortress • Dragon's Den • Seek Valley
Gouran Fortress of Garan • Great Forest Village • Kaku • Kouan • Seika
Great Forest Dwarf Trail • Dwarves' Vault (Dwarf Mines) • Forest of Illusion • Kobold Village • Lukie Ende Towayo • Pannu Yakuta Castle • Village of the Dwarves • Village of the Elves
Kunan Antei • Rikon • Scarleticia Castle • Soniere Prison • Teien
Lorimar Fortress of Lorimar • Liukan's Hermitage • Neclord's Castle • Qlon Temple (Cave of the Past) • Warriors' Village
Senan Fortress of Duha • Fortress of Rakan • Moravia • Northern Checkpoint • Pirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle • Battle at Fortress of Garan • First Battle at Scarleticia Castle • Second Battle at Scarleticia Castle • First Battle with Teo • Second Battle with Teo • Battle at the Northern Checkpoint • Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade • The Last Battle) • Kalekka Incident • New Liberation Army's Founding Day • War of Succession
Races Dwarf • Elf • Gulhorse • Human • Kobold
True Runes Dragon Rune • Gate Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Life and Death • Sovereign Rune • True Wind Rune
Terms Astral Predications • Binoculars • Blueprints • Bronze Axe • Clift • Dragon King Sword • Earring • Engine • Fake Orders • Final Battle • Fire Spear • Flowing Water Cane • Great Contract • Hikusaak • Karak • Kilauea Shulen • Kirinji • Lake Toran • Mathiu's Letter • Moonlight Herb • Prakk • Qlon (priest) • Rokkaku Hamlet • Sadhna Stream • Tolna Canal • Toran (region) • Village of the Hidden Rune
Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2 Crystal Valley no Kettō
Characters
Key characters Nash Latkje • Camus • Dominguez • Eilie • Futch • Jowy Atreides • Julie Latkje • Lena Suphina • Meg • Miklotov • Millie • Rina • Viki • Zaj Quiroz
Other characters Hero I • Hero II • Abizboah • Aisha • Anita • Apple • Barge • Bolgan • Bright • Butz • Chuchara • Clad • Clant • Esmeralda • Gadget • Gijimu • Gilbert • Hikusaak • Humphrey Mintz • Jonah • Jowy Atreides • Kasumi • Killey • Koyu • Lo Wen • Lorelai • Maki • Milich Oppenheimer • Nanami • Oulan • Rulodia • Sasarai • Sheena • Simone Verdricci • Stella • Ted • Tony • Valeria • Vandam • Viki (child) • Vincent de Boule • Wang • Yuzu
Locations
Grassland • Holy Kingdom of Harmonia
Locations Caleria (Caleria Fortress) • Crystal Valley (Klotzeo Church • One Temple) • Marid Village • Milit Village
Lore
Events Dunan Unification War • Feast of Hooves and Reed Pipes
Races Human • Elf • Kobold
True Runes Black Sword Rune • Bright Shield Rune • Rune of Beginning • Rune of Life and Death
Terms Howling Voice Guild • Kronia Powder • Sanadia • Southern Frontier Defense Force • Tal Grund • Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss • Zodiac Tower
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
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