Sonya Shulen

Sonya Shulen (ソニア・シューレン, Sonia Shūren) is a character in Suikoden. Sonya is an admiral in the Scarlet Moon Empire and the Toran Republic.

Suikoden
"Tir.....you're beginning to resemble General Teo....."

- Sonya Shulen

Sonya became the admiral of the Scarlet Moon Imperial Navy following the death of her mother, Kilauea Shulen. Sonya also grew close to Teo McDohl.

Following Teo's death, Sonya wished to avenge him. During the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Sonya was unable to prevent a loss and, unable to avenge Teo, Sonya moved to throw herself into the flames of Shasarazade. However, she was prevented in doing so by Viktor.

After being taken prisoner by the Toran Liberation Army, Sonya was visited by Tir McDohl, who asked Sonya to join his forces. Sonya accepted, realizing Tir was beginning to resemble his father.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Sonya continued on in her career as an admiral, under the banner of the newly-founded Toran Republic.

Trivia

 * If you are playing Suikoden efficiently for completion purposes, Sonya will be the last character you get to join.
 * The weird blue magic-burst attack that Sonya uses when you fight her is not available through any rune in the game.
 * There is a black cat who hangs out at the Mercenary Fortress in Suikoden II that, when inspected, will say "Sonya...". This is not a reference to Sonya, however, but rather a mistranslation of the cat meowing.
 * Despite being the leader of the Soldier Beauties unit, Sonya can only be used as such in the last battle.