Kiba Windamier

キバ・ウィンダミア Kiba Windamia

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 414

Age

47 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenmou Star

From

Highland Kingdom

Family

Greg (brother-in-law)
Eliza (wife)
Klaus (son)

Meta Information

Appearances

Suikoden II

Kiba Windamier (キバ・ウィンダミア, Kiba Windamia) is a character in Suikoden II. Kiba serves as the distinguished general of the 3rd Highland Army, aided by his son and adjutant, Klaus.

Though deeply devoted to Highland, he faces difficult choices as the tides of war shift, ultimately shaping his legacy as both a warrior and a leader.

Profile

Appearance

In Suikoden II, Kiba Windamier is a middle-aged man with brown eyes. He is naturally bald with a well-groomed blond mustache and beard and large eyebrows.

His attire consisted of a full suit of silver plate armor with black underclothes, designed with segmented plates for mobility, as well as a red cape, fastened at the shoulders. In Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork, he is also depicted wearing chain mail underneath his plate armor.

Additionally, he wore a red scarf around his neck, a brown belt with a golden buckle, and a Highland Kingdom crest on the left side of his chest plate, signifying his patriotism. He also donned black gloves, black trousers under his armor, and sturdy black boots, completing his appearance.

Personality

Well, I thought you'd be holed up in your castle trembling like a leaf, but it seems you were brave enough to show your face after all. Good man.

— Kiba Windamier

Kiba Windamier was a highly respected military commander known for his unwavering loyalty, strong leadership, and deep sense of honor. He was well respected by his men for leading from the front lines, generously rewarding his soldiers, and ensuring that the families of fallen soldiers were taken care of.

Although a proud warrior, he deeply resented the loss of life that war brought, openly admitting to crying upon hearing of his father's death in battle. Despite his great victory at Rhetto Fortress, he held no fond memories of it due to the heavy casualties suffered by his troops.

Kiba was devoted to King Agares Blight, serving with distinction despite receiving little in return for his efforts. He respected Prince Luca Blight as a general but was wary of his excessive brutality.

While a capable battlefield commander, Kiba struggled with administrative duties and often relied on subordinates like Dolenz and his son, Klaus, to manage them.

As a father, Kiba was understanding and had placed no expectations on Klaus to follow in his footsteps, knowing that Klaus had to be his own person. His one major vice was drinking, so much so that Klaus was worried for his father's liver.

History

The leader of a defeated army is without life, so I dedicate this life I already lost to your service.

— Kiba Windamier

Kiba Windamier hailed from a prominent military family in the Highland Kingdom, aspiring to follow in his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, his father died in battle before they could ever serve together.

He first gained fame in SY 434, at the end of the Jowston-Highland War, by defending Rhetto Fortress with only 100 soldiers against an invading force of 3,000 from the City-States of Jowston, successfully protecting King Robert Blight. This victory secured his rise within the Highland Army. He further solidified his reputation by quelling internal revolts and leading joint campaigns with the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia.

At some point he would marry Eliza and in SY 442 his son, Klaus, was born. By the time of the Dunan Unification War, he had attained the rank of general in the 3rd Highland Army.

Supporting the war against Jowston based on historical hostilities and the supposed "surprise attack" on the Unicorn Brigade, he and Klaus executed several military campaigns, including an attempt to take Two River City, which ultimately failed due to intervention by the New State Army.

Later in the war, Kiba occupied Radat Town as a strategic base but was ambushed due to a clever strategy by General Ridley Wizen. His situation worsened when the 4th Highland Army, led by Rowd, refused to provide reinforcements, leading to his capture by the New State Army.

At first Kiba demanded a warrior's execution, but upon learning that King Agares Blight had been killed by his own son, Luca, Kiba's unwavering loyalty to Agares prevented him from accepting Luca as king. Persuaded by Shu, he chose to defect to the New State Army, realizing that Luca’s rule threatened both Highland and Jowston alike.

Despite the stigma of betrayal, Kiba fought valiantly for his new allies, motivated by his belief in the leader of the New State Army. Still, his defeat, defection, and inability to avenge King Agares personally did weigh heavily on him.

In the assault on the Matilda Knightdom, he embraced a strategic sacrifice proposed by Shu, leading a token force of the soldiers who had defected with him to attack and hold the Mercenary Fortress in eastern Muse Principality. Fully aware of the slim chances of survival, he shared a final moment of pride with his son before setting out.

Executing the plan flawlessly, Kiba successfully divided the Highland Army and engaged the forces of Leon Silverberg. As the battle turned against him, he ordered his men to surrender and return to Highland, but they refused, choosing to stand with him until the end.

Mortally wounded in battle, Kiba died as a true warrior, having fully embraced the ideals of his new allies and making the ultimate sacrifice for their cause.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Kiba joins automatically following the war battle with Luca Blight.

War

War Stats
ATK	DEF	ATK+	DEF+	Skill 1	Skill 2
7	12	--	--	Cavalry	Heavy Armor

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
012	Kiba	Leader	Booster Pack Vol.1
267	Kiba	Leader	Premium Pack
CS2-137	Kiba	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-275	Kiba & Klaus	Leader	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-387/R012	Kiba	Leader	Remake Booster
Non-character cards depicting this character
165	Two River Strategy	Mission	Booster Pack Vol.1
CS2-606/R165	Two River Strategy	Mission	Remake Booster