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Borus Redrum

The Zexen Knight's Swordsman of Rage
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Borus Redrum
ボルス・レッドラム Borusu Reddoramu
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 451
Age
25 (S3)
Height
171cm (5'7") (S3)
Biographical Information
Star
Chimou Star¹
Appearances

Borus Redrum (ボルス・レッドラム, Borusu Reddoramu) is a supporting character in Suikoden III. Borus is one of the Six Mighty Zexen Knights.

History

A member of the six renowned Zexen Knights. He is unrivaled with his sword handling techniques and is known as the "Swordsman of Rage".

—  Borus' profile

Borus was one of the Six Mighty Knights, the most renowned of the Zexen Knights. He was raised by proud parents in a prominent Zexen family that has produced many fine Zexen Knights but seems to become angry whenever this is brought up. As such, he had apprenticed in the knights from an early age.

He was said to be the best swordsman out of the entire Zexen Knights but was also said to lack composure. He wielded a double-edged, one-handed sword that slightly longer than normal so that it could be used from horseback. His temperament and skill led to him being known as the "Swordsman of Rage." Nevertheless, he was extremely loyal, honest, and passionate person. As a knight, he held absolute confidence in his skill as a swordsman and was unintimidated by any opponent.

He was friends with Percival Fraulein. Though the two graduated at the same time, they were initially assigned to different companies and so did not have much contact. It is only after they both became two of the Six Mighty Knights that they got to know each other. They were initially rivals but eventually forged a bond as comrades.

Borus had harbored strong feelings towards Chris for quite some time, though perhaps these feelings were more of admiration than romance. This has led him to become easily flustered and enraged should he be mocked for it.

During the Zexen attack on the Karaya Village at the outset of the War of the Champions, the resulting massacre cast a dark shadow across his mind. Although the massacre itself was perpetrated by the Destroyers, Borus could not deny that he had been caught up in his anger, bringing out his brutality. Since then, he struggled to forgive himself, even for a moment. His pride as a knight also got in the way of his acceptance of what had happened.

Borus' personality clashed somewhat with the more laid-back members of Budehuc Castle. The castle staff did not like him, especially Juan. Borus however paid little attention to them and followed Chris everywhere she went. Suspicious of just about everyone, Borus immediately let Chris know that Kathy was showing an interest in her horse. In his spare time, Borus indulged in wine collection as a hobby.

As the knights made their way through the Ceremonial Site for the final battle against the Destroyers, he requested to be expelled from the Zexen Knights. He was aware that his guilt would not be removed by expulsion but was unwilling to let the incident lie. Chris Lightfellow refused and requested that they continue to fight together. Moved, Borus would swear allegiance to Chris once again. By acknowledging his own prior immaturity, Borus had finally begun to mature as a knight.

Following the war, Borus continued to serve the Zexen Knights and Lady Chris. His cavalry would act as the vanguard in many border disputes between Zexen and the Tinto Republic.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Borus joins automatically during Chris Chapter 1.
Class Type Level Weapon LV
Male 20 5

Battle Data

Battle Unit
Category Data
Type Male
Range MISSING INFO
Move Short-range
Anger Irascible
Behavior Attack-minded warrior
Flavor MISSING INFO

Equipment

Equipment Classes
Slot Class
Helmet Helmet
Armor Heavy armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Male
Starting Equipment
Slot Piece
Helmet New Helm
Armor New Armor
Shield Cannot equip
Other Boots
Flame Amulet
Medicine A 6

Runes

Magic Compatibility
Fire Water Earth
Lightning Wind Gate
Sword Jonguleur Shield
Rune Slots
Slot Rune
Head Never unlocks
Right hand Fire Rune
Left hand Never unlocks
Weapon None attached

Skills

Physical Skills

Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Swing C B
Accuracy B 1 E B+
Damage A 1 E A
Sharpshoot
Counter-Attack
Heavy Damage A 27 E A
Continual Attack
Freeze
Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Thief
Repel C 1 D B
Parry
Shield Protect
Armor Protect A 1 D A
Holy Dash
Fighting Spirit D C
Adrenaline Power

Magic Skills

Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Fire Magic C B
Water Magic D C
Wind Magic D C
Earth Magic D C
Lightning Magic D C
Shield Magic
Blinking Magic
Magic Repel
Skill Name Potential Level Begin Max
Magic Resist B B+
Pale Gate Magic
Sword of Magic C B
Precision
Magic Rationing
Focus
Chanting Volume
Chanting Purity

Stats

Stat Growth
LV Grade LV 1 LV 20 LV 60 LV 99
HP D 24 190 450 540
PWR E 13 75 163 190
SKL F 13 68 146 170
MGC I 11 43 88 110
REP H 12 51 108 130
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MDF H 12 51 108 130
SPD G 12 60 128 150
LUK F 13 68 146 170

Weapon

Weapon Levels
LV Name ATK
1 Eins 6
2 18
3 29
4 41
5 Zwei 60
6 70
7 80
8 90
9 100
10 110
11 Drei 135
12 144
13 153
14 162
15 171
16 180
Weapon Details
Skill Description
Type One-handed sword
Range MISSING INFO
Initial LV 5
Runes None attached

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Gallery

Trivia

  • Borus has a Suggestion Box letter that only occurs if Hugo is selected as Flame Champion and Chris acts in a play, talk about specific.
  • Borus first name is likely a reference to Bors (ボールス), one of the Knights of the round table. Their Japanese names only slightly differ. His last name is murder read backwards, probably referencing the Stephen King novel The Shining.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14 (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), pages 16-7
  2. Genso Suikoden III 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0331-7), pages 203-4
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 277, 357-358