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The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkō''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden]]. As well as being the protagonist of the original game, he also appears as a secret recruit in [[Suikoden II]] and makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. | The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkō''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden]]. As well as being the protagonist of the original game, he also appears as a secret recruit in [[Suikoden II]] and makes a cameo in [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2]]. | ||
The hero is the son of [[Scarlet Moon Empire|Imperial]] General [[Teo McDohl]], he was supposed to serve the Emperor himself. However, his friendship with an orphan named [[Ted]] leads him to bearing one of the [[27 True Runes]], the [[Rune of Life and Death|Soul Eater]], changing his destiny forever. A farewell to his home, meeting the [[Toran Liberation Army|Liberation Army]], the loss of those dear to him, standing against his father | The hero is the son of [[Scarlet Moon Empire|Imperial]] General [[Teo McDohl]], he was supposed to serve the Emperor himself. However, his friendship with an orphan named [[Ted]] leads him to bearing one of the [[27 True Runes]], the [[Rune of Life and Death|Soul Eater]], changing his destiny forever. A farewell to his home, meeting the [[Toran Liberation Army|Liberation Army]], the loss of those dear to him, standing against his father; These events, and more, are what lead him to become a hero, laying the foundation for a new era. | ||
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Somewhat passive, the hero was known to be a nice, genial youth with a mischievous side that came to the surface around close friends and confidants. | Somewhat passive, the hero was known to be a nice, genial youth with a mischievous side that came to the surface around close friends and confidants. He was also said to have a certain irresistible charm. | ||
His ability to keep moving forward despite the heavy burden placed on him as a bearer of the [[Rune of Life and Death|Soul Eater]] is what inspires a great many people to follow and trust in his abilities as a leader despite his youth. That burden also forced him to mature rapidly, dealing with the loss of so many comrades. | His ability to keep moving forward despite the heavy burden placed on him as a bearer of the [[Rune of Life and Death|Soul Eater]] is what inspires a great many people to follow and trust in his abilities as a leader despite his youth. That burden also forced him to mature rapidly, dealing with the loss of so many comrades. | ||
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With the support of Gremio and Teo's other subordinates, such as [[Cleo]] and [[Pahn]], he grew into a vigorous young man with a strong sense of justice. Master [[Kai]], meanwhile, trained him in the use of the staff as a youth. Once Kai left, his abilities became entirely self-taught. | With the support of Gremio and Teo's other subordinates, such as [[Cleo]] and [[Pahn]], he grew into a vigorous young man with a strong sense of justice. Master [[Kai]], meanwhile, trained him in the use of the staff as a youth. Once Kai left, his abilities became entirely self-taught. | ||
Later, he would become best friends with [[Ted]], who was brought to the McDohl household by Teo and adopted as a war orphan. | |||
===Gate Rune War=== | ===Gate Rune War=== | ||
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Following Odessa's death and the Imperial crackdown on rebel forces, the hero and his friends make their way through the [[Fortress of Kwaba]] under pseudonyms. Although recognized by [[Ain Gide]], he would be allowed to pass through as a favor to General Teo. | Following Odessa's death and the Imperial crackdown on rebel forces, the hero and his friends make their way through the [[Fortress of Kwaba]] under pseudonyms. Although recognized by [[Ain Gide]], he would be allowed to pass through as a favor to General Teo. | ||
[[File:McDohl levels up his magic.png|thumb|right|220px|The heavens themselves bless my patricide.]]In [[Seika]], the hero would convince [[Mathiu Silverberg]] to join the liberation cause. Following Mathiu's advice, the hero headed for the old castle on [[Lake Toran]] with the idea of turning it into a new Liberation Army headquarters. With the help of the sailor [[Tai Ho]] and [[Camille]], the group entered the foggy castle, defeated the [[Zombie Dragon]], and succeeded in gaining their stronghold. | [[File:McDohl levels up his magic.png|thumb|right|220px|The heavens themselves bless my patricide.]]In [[Seika]], the hero would convince [[Mathiu Silverberg]] to join the liberation cause. It was here where he would also accept Odessa's true final wish; for him to become the new leader of the Liberation Army, determined to fight for his own sense of justice. Following Mathiu's advice, the hero headed for the old castle on [[Lake Toran]] with the idea of turning it into a new Liberation Army headquarters. With the help of the sailor [[Tai Ho]] and [[Camille]], the group entered the foggy castle, defeated the [[Zombie Dragon]], and succeeded in gaining their stronghold. | ||
The war would continue to grow as the Liberation Army achieved success after success, uniting rebel factions throughout the Scarlet Moon Empire and toppling Imperial institutions in each region. Bearing the Soul Eater, he saw the death of Gremio, killed his father, Teo, in a duel and witnessed the tragic fate of Ted | The war would continue to grow as the Liberation Army achieved success after success, uniting rebel factions throughout the Scarlet Moon Empire and toppling Imperial institutions in each region. The hero's will even managed to unite the forces of [[human]]s, [[elf|elves]], [[kobold|kobolds]], and [[dwarf|dwarves]] against the Imperial forces at [[Pannu Yakuta Castle]]. Bearing the Soul Eater, he saw the death of Gremio, killed his father, Teo, in a duel and witnessed the tragic fate of Ted. His father's peaceful pride in his son as he passed on was small comfort to him. Still, all the extreme hardships encountered in his struggle against the Empire never gave him pause. | ||
[[File:McDohl takes the axe.png|thumb|left|220px|Kinda grisly but free is free.]]Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Viktor would give the hero [[Gremio]]'s copper axe. At the time of the tragedy in [[Soniere Prison]], the hero did not want to take Gremio's cloak and axe because he felt that if he did, | [[File:McDohl takes the axe.png|thumb|left|220px|Kinda grisly but free is free.]]Prior to the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Viktor would give the hero [[Gremio]]'s copper axe. At the time of the tragedy in [[Soniere Prison]], the hero did not want to take Gremio's cloak and axe because he felt that if he did, it would mean accepting Gremio's death. But the many battles he had fought had made him a better and stronger man. Accepting the axe, the hero was now determined to win the battle for Gremio and for his many friends. Eventually, with help from his colleagues, he was able to lead the Liberation Army to victory, defeating the Empire and overthrowing Emperor Barbarosa. | ||
Following the war, he was offered the position of President of the [[Toran Republic]], but refused the position. He had fought for his friends, for his comrades who died believing in him, and above all for what he believed in. Such a position was meaningless to him. Entrusting his affairs to [[Lepant]], he left the country on a journey. | Following the war, he was offered the position of President of the [[Toran Republic]], but refused the position. He had fought for his friends, for his comrades who died believing in him, and above all for what he believed in. Such a position was meaningless to him. Entrusting his affairs to [[Lepant]], he left the country on a journey. | ||
===Post-War Traveler=== | ===Post-War Traveler=== | ||
[[File:McDohl buckles under pressure.png|220px|right|thumb|You are being very dramatic right now.]]After leaving the [[Toran Republic]], the hero's whereabouts were unknown until he eventually made his way to [[Banner Village]] along with his attendant, [[Gremio]] and spent some time resting there. Fearing the curse of the Soul Eater, he had turned away from fighting but when a small village boy named [[Ko (Suikoden II)|Ko]] was kidnapped by bandits, he took up his weapon once again. | [[File:McDohl buckles under pressure.png|220px|right|thumb|You are being very dramatic right now.]]After leaving the [[Toran Republic]], the hero's whereabouts were unknown until he eventually made his way to [[Banner Village]] along with his attendant, [[Gremio]] and spent some time resting there. Fearing the curse of the Soul Eater, he had turned away from fighting and intended to isolate himself but when a small village boy named [[Ko (Suikoden II)|Ko]] was kidnapped by bandits, he took up his weapon once again. | ||
Cooperating with the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|son of Genkaku]], when the bandits saw the duo, they immediately fled, leading their leader to explain that they had abandoned Ko after being attacked by a monster. Fighting the [[Poison Moth]] together, the two heroes unleashed the power of their respective runes to bring it down. | Cooperating with the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|son of Genkaku]], when the bandits saw the duo, they immediately fled, leading their leader to explain that they had abandoned Ko after being attacked by a monster. Fighting the [[Poison Moth]] together, the two heroes unleashed the power of their respective runes to bring it down. | ||
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After his whereabouts in [[Banner Village]] became known, the ninja [[Kasumi]] occasionally came to visit the hero and together they would spend time reminiscing. As Kasumi continued to visit, she attempted to gather her feelings for him but to little avail, even as she felt the distance grow between them due to his unageing state. | After his whereabouts in [[Banner Village]] became known, the ninja [[Kasumi]] occasionally came to visit the hero and together they would spend time reminiscing. As Kasumi continued to visit, she attempted to gather her feelings for him but to little avail, even as she felt the distance grow between them due to his unageing state. | ||
Though he continued to keep his promise to Ted by holding the Soul Eater and fears its power, the hero also knew that the loved ones who have passed on would have wanted him to fight for justice. | |||
==Game info== | ==Game info== | ||
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==Concept and Design== | ==Concept and Design== | ||
Originally the hero was designed to wield a sword and some pieces of art depict him wielding one. However, a decision was made to give the hero a more Chinese and/or continental Asian flavor and so the staff was chosen for him instead. | Originally the hero was designed to wield a sword and some pieces of art depict him wielding one. However, a decision was made to give the hero a more Chinese and/or continental Asian flavor and so the staff was chosen for him instead. He was originally conceptualized as the son of a bandit, which was the initial reason for his slightly torn clothing. | ||
Originally [[Kawano Junko]] intended that the hero's signature bandana be green on the outside and purple on the inside, explaining the purple tail, but upon further research determined that the bandana could indeed be half-and-half and function as designed. She also paid special attention to his eyes, making them strong in each of her illustrations. | |||
[[Murayama Yoshitaka]] had the intention of making the hero a true blank slate for the player to project onto, having him be a character whose personal growth occurs entirely during the events of the game itself. | |||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
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# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.1]] (ISBN 4-88317-796-3), pages 18-27, 56-8 | # [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.1]] (ISBN 4-88317-796-3), pages 18-27, 56-8 | ||
# [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 World Expansion Book]] (ISBN 4-575-16237-X), pages 64, 68, 83 | # [[Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1 World Expansion Book]] (ISBN 4-575-16237-X), pages 64, 68, 83 | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 326-7 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), pages 74-5 | |||
# [[Marugoto! Genso Suikoden Book]] (ISBN 978-4-7577-3673-3), page 39, Character Archive page 28 | |||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 61, 119, 241, 273 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 61, 119, 241, 273 | ||