Gien
CharacterGien is a commander of Tudor's heavy cavalry who leads the charge against Midland's armies. He is given a name only in Berserk's film adaptations; his unnamed manga counterpart is cut down by Guts in a single blow during one of the swordsman's first battles alongside the Band of the Falcon.
Appearance
Gien is drawn with blue eyes and the heavy armor befitting a Tudor cavalry commander. Only the film versions, the Memorial Edition and the opening chapter The Egg of the King, give him a name, and the design he wears there parts ways with how the same figure is rendered in the manga and the 1997 anime.
Personality
The little the tale reveals of him is his fierce pride in his knights. He held his Black Ram Iron Lance riders' valor in the highest regard, driving them to crush through Midland's lines.
History
Leading his cavalry against Midland's battalions, Gien saw his forces start to press their advantage until Guts joined the fray on Midland's behalf and began hewing through his soldiers with little effort. When the commander squared off against the young mercenary in person, a single strike was enough to end him. What was left of his army was then wiped out entirely when the Band of the Falcon, joined by Midland's onrushing reinforcements, fell upon them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gien in Berserk?
Gien is a commander of Tudor's heavy cavalry who leads a charge against Midland's armies, given a name only in Berserk's film adaptations while his manga counterpart remains unnamed.
What role does Gien play in the Band of the Falcon's early battles?
Gien commands Tudor's Black Ram Iron Lance cavalry against Midland, initially pressing his advantage until Guts joins the fight for Midland and begins cutting through his soldiers.
How does Gien die?
Gien dies when he personally faces Guts in single combat, and a single strike from the young mercenary is enough to end him.
Which knights does Gien command?
Gien commands Tudor's Black Ram Iron Lance Knights, a heavy cavalry unit whose valor and courage he holds in the highest regard.
In which adaptations is Gien given a name?
Gien is named only in Berserk's film adaptations, the Memorial Edition and the opening chapter The Egg of the King, where his design differs from his unnamed depiction in the manga and 1997 anime.
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