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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Zorak
|name = Zorak
|japanese_name= ゾラック
|jpname= ゾラック
|romaji_name = Zorakku
|roname = Zorakku
|image = Zorak
|img = Zorak
|caption = Kawano Junko
|art = Kawano Junko
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|race = Human
|race = Human
|birth_date = 409
|dob = 409
|age = 49 {{S1}}
|age = 49 {{S1}}
|from = [[Warriors' Village]], [[Toran Republic]]
|from = [[Warriors' Village]], [[Toran Republic]]
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{{quote| Do you want to hear more? I have another good story. | Zorak}}
{{quote| Do you want to hear more? I have another good story. | Zorak}}


Zorak is the father of [[Tengaar]] and the leader of [[Warriors' Village]]. Zorak has a high amount of proud of his heritage and held a great deal of historical knowledge about both the Warriors' Village and the greater [[Lorimar]] region, often sharing the legends of Warriors' Village with others, despite reactions against him doing so.  When [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] arrived, Zorak took him into his home to explain the village's situation with [[Neclord]] as well as tell him of the customs of Warriors' Village, talking until the sun had set.
Zorak held the esteemed position of being the leader of the renowned [[Warriors' Village]] and was also the father of [[Tengaar]]. At some point in the past he lost his eye, suffering a grievous wound in the process, suggesting he was once a brave veteran of many battle. He took great pride in his heritage and possessed a vast wealth of historical knowledge concerning both Warriors' Village and the wider [[Lorimar]] region.


In the morning, Neclord arrived at the village, seeking Tengaar. Zorak vowed that Neclord would not take Tengaar but was powerless to prevent him from doing so. After marching to [[Neclord's Castle]], Zorak demanded his daughter returned, but Neclord refused, preventing all but McDohl and his party from entering his castle. Zorak begged the hero to rescue Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status so Hix, too, could help rescue Tengaar. In truth, he had known of Hix and Tengaar's relationship and so tried to help Hix fulfil his potential as a warrior.
As an older man, Zorak had a penchant for going off on long tangents. When [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]] arrived at the village, Zorak welcomed them into his home to discuss the village's situation with [[Neclord]], which then diverted into a speech on the history and customs of Warriors' Village. The discussion continued until the sun had set.


After the defeat of Neclord, Zorak formed an agreement with the [[Toran Liberation Army]], vowing that the warriors of his village would serve the Toran Liberation Army. During the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]], Zorak led his men to [[Gregminster]] in order to assist the Toran Liberation Army. Speaking on the war, Zorak claimed that it had been a wonderful one and began to speak of his ancestor, [[Clift]] the Crusader, but the Toran Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could complete his story.
The following morning, Neclord appeared at the village, seeking Tengaar. Despite Zorak's vow to prevent Neclord from taking his daughter, he proved powerless to stop the villain. Determined to rescue Tengaar, Zorak, accompanied by [[Hix]], marched to [[Neclord's Castle]]. However, Neclord barred their entry, allowing only McDohl and his party inside.
 
In a plea to the hero, Zorak sought assistance in rescuing Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status to aid in the mission. Secretly, Zorak knew of Hix and Tengaar's relationship and saw this opportunity as a way to help Hix realize his potential as a warrior. As the future husband of Tengaar, Hix's success would make him the rightful leader of Warriors' Village, and Zorak held high hopes for him.
 
Following the triumphant defeat of Neclord, Zorak made a binding agreement with the [[Toran Liberation Army]], pledging that the Warriors' Village would serve the army. During the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|final battle]], Zorak valiantly led his men to Gregminster to provide aid to the Liberation Army.
 
Reflecting on the [[Gate Rune War]], Zorak expressed his admiration for the conflict and began to recount the tale of his ancestor, [[Clift]] the Crusader. However, the Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could finish his story.
 
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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 160
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15]] (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 62
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 156
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 69
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 69


{{GS01}} {{Short description|Loquacious chief of the Warriors' Village}}
{{GS01}} {{Short description|Loquacious chief of the Warriors' Village}}

Latest revision as of 12:06, 17 November 2023

Zorak
ゾラック, Zorakku

Illustration Kawano Junko
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 49 (S1)
Birth Year SY 409
From Warriors' Village, Toran Republic
Family Tengaar (daughter)
Appears in

Zorak (ゾラック, Zorakku) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Zorak is the loquacious chief of Warriors' Village.

History

Do you want to hear more? I have another good story.

—  Zorak

Zorak held the esteemed position of being the leader of the renowned Warriors' Village and was also the father of Tengaar. At some point in the past he lost his eye, suffering a grievous wound in the process, suggesting he was once a brave veteran of many battle. He took great pride in his heritage and possessed a vast wealth of historical knowledge concerning both Warriors' Village and the wider Lorimar region.

As an older man, Zorak had a penchant for going off on long tangents. When the hero arrived at the village, Zorak welcomed them into his home to discuss the village's situation with Neclord, which then diverted into a speech on the history and customs of Warriors' Village. The discussion continued until the sun had set.

The following morning, Neclord appeared at the village, seeking Tengaar. Despite Zorak's vow to prevent Neclord from taking his daughter, he proved powerless to stop the villain. Determined to rescue Tengaar, Zorak, accompanied by Hix, marched to Neclord's Castle. However, Neclord barred their entry, allowing only McDohl and his party inside.

In a plea to the hero, Zorak sought assistance in rescuing Tengaar and granted Hix full warrior status to aid in the mission. Secretly, Zorak knew of Hix and Tengaar's relationship and saw this opportunity as a way to help Hix realize his potential as a warrior. As the future husband of Tengaar, Hix's success would make him the rightful leader of Warriors' Village, and Zorak held high hopes for him.

Following the triumphant defeat of Neclord, Zorak made a binding agreement with the Toran Liberation Army, pledging that the Warriors' Village would serve the army. During the final battle, Zorak valiantly led his men to Gregminster to provide aid to the Liberation Army.

Reflecting on the Gate Rune War, Zorak expressed his admiration for the conflict and began to recount the tale of his ancestor, Clift the Crusader. However, the Liberation Army charged into Gregminster before he could finish his story.

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ゾラック
Japanese rōmaji Zorakku
Chinese simplified (HDR) 索拉柯
Chinese traditional (HDR) 索拉柯
Chinese pinyin Suǒ lā kē
English Zorak
French Zorak
German Zorak
Italian Zorak
Spanish Zorak

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 160
  2. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15 (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 62
  3. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 156
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 69
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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


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