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{{Character
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|race = Human
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|age = 28 {{S1}}
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'''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]].
'''Sonya Shulen''' (ソニア・シューレン, ''Sonia Shūren'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. One of the Five [[Great General]]s of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], Sonya serves as admiral of the Imperial Navy and commander of the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]].
 
==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Sonya (S1 HDR portrait).png|frameless|left|155px]]
Sonya has long, straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes. She is particularly known for her beauty, with several characters remarking on it over the course of the game.
 
Her equipment consists of a metal breastplate and greaves, worn over blue underclothes. She also wears a red skirt pauldrons, as well as a blue cape.  On her forehead, she wears a red and gold headpiece.
 
===Personality===
Sonya is known for her bravery and striking presence, and carries herself with a blend of grace and authority that commands respect. Beneath her composed exterior, however, lies a deeply emotional and driven soul, shaped by the weight of her mother's legacy and her own aspirations.
 
Sonya's fierce loyalty to her duties and loved ones was matched only by her fiery temper, particularly when provoked, as seen in her intense rivalry with [[Anji]]. Meanwhile, her relationship with [[Teo McDohl]] revealed a softer, more vulnerable side.
 
Her ability to reconcile her emotions and adapt to changing circumstances highlights her complexity as a leader who balanced strength with compassion, pride with humility, and vengeance with forgiveness.


==History==
==History==
{{quote| .....you're beginning to resemble General Teo..... | Sonya Shulen}}
{{quote| Hero... You resemble your father more and more. | Sonya Shulen}}


[[File:Sonya likes to see our face.png|220px|thumb|left|Hey, we have a great relationship!]]
[[File:Sonya likes to see our face.png|220px|thumb|left|Hey, we have a great relationship!]]
Sonya Shulen held a position as one of the [[Great General|Five Great Generals]] of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. She is the daughter of [[Kilauea Shulen]], who had fought in the [[War of Succession]].
Sonya Shulen was a distinguished [[Great General]] of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], renowned for her bravery, magic acumen, and striking beauty. With her golden hair and piercing blue eyes, Sonya commanded both admiration and respect, earning her place as one of the Empire's most prominent military leaders.
 
Sonya inherited her mother's position as a Great General and commander of the navy after her untimely death. She is said to have developed something of a complex from having to live up to the name and reputation of her highly esteemed mother. She was considered a brave and beautiful woman with shining golden hair and blue eyes.


When Sonya ascended to the position of Great General, it was [[Teo McDohl]] who was there to help her during her initial struggles adapting to such a lofty position. Their feelings of mutual respect eventually turned to romance. Teo was originally hesitant but eventually followed his heart.
She inherited her position as Great General and naval commander following the death of her mother, [[Kilauea Shulen]], a revered veteran of the [[War of Succession]]. However, the weight of her mother's legacy burdened Sonya, driving her to prove herself worthy of the Shulen name.


In the past, she had a fierce rivalry with [[Anji]], based on her position as a naval commander and his work as a pirate. Both had led battles and raids against one another on several occasions.
Sonya's career was marked by her fierce rivalry with [[Anji]], the infamous lake pirate. As commander of the Imperial Navy, she led her forces in numerous engagements against Anji's bandits, achieving notable success due to her unit's discipline and lack of corruption—a rarity within the Empire.  


Anji went so far as to pin a wedding dress to the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], a jab at Sonya's unwed status, saying that "This woman can still wear white!", that was said to have rendered her apoplectic with rage. In return, she arranged for the bandits to capture a supply of high-quality liquor only to lead a raid when the bandits were all drunk, dealing a large blow to their operations.
Their rivalry reached its peak when Anji taunted Sonya by pinning a wedding dress to the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], mocking her unmarried status. Enraged but composed, Sonya retaliated by orchestrating a raid on the pirates while they were intoxicated, dealing a significant blow to their operations.


[[File:Sonya is a little too honest.png|220px|thumb|right|See! She still wants to look at us!]]
[[File:Sonya is a little too honest.png|220px|thumb|right|See! She still wants to look at us!]]
Sonya continued to be involved romantically with Teo during the [[Gate Rune War]] and the war would lead her to fight against [[Hero (Suikoden)|his son]], the leader of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Her grudge intensified when she heard that Teo had been killed by his son in combat.
During her tenure, Sonya formed a close bond with [[Teo McDohl]], another of the Empire's Great Generals. Their relationship, initially rooted in mutual respect and mentorship, blossomed into a deep romantic connection. Teo's guidance helped Sonya navigate the pressures of her role, though his eventual death during the [[Gate Rune War]] plunged her into grief and turmoil. Learning that Teo had fallen in battle against his own [[Hero (Suikoden)|son]], the leader of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], Sonya's sorrow turned to a desire for vengeance.


She protected the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade and continued to fight on even after [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade|the battle]] was lost and the fortress engulfed in flames, both as a proud warrior of the Empire and to avenge the loss of the man she loved.
In the climactic [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]], Sonya fought valiantly, refusing to retreat even as the fortress burned around her. Defeated but unbowed, she attempted to take her own life to join Teo in death, only to be stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken captive by the Liberation Army. Initially resistant, Sonya gradually reconciled her conflicting emotions, coming to terms with Teo's death and the reasons behind it.


Defeated in combat, she attempted to kill herself only to be stopped and taken back to [[Toran Castle]]. Even after her capture, she refused to cooperate with the Liberation Army for a time until she gradually came to accept Teo's death and the reasoning behind it.
After her capture ad speaking with [[Cleo]], Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, ostensibly to see its leader die, though her cooperation was likely a means to process her grief and honor Teo's memory. She spent much of her time alongside fellow former Imperials, uneasy in the presence of the Liberation Army's leader.


After talking with [[Cleo]] and the hero, she would agree to aid the Liberation Army, stating that she wished to see him die herself. Following the war, she became the admiral of the [[Toran Republic]] navy.
Following the war, Sonya's exceptional skills and dedication earned her the position of admiral in the [[Toran Republic]] Navy, where she continued to serve with distinction.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Enemy===
===Enemy===
{{Main|Sonya Shulen (enemy)}}
{{Main|Sonya Shulen (enemy)}}
Sonya Shulen is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden]]. She is fought at the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]] and is a difficult boss, not least because she must be fought without resting after battling the previous [[Shell Venus]] boss, forcing the party to rely on recovery items and their remaining MP. She is strong in both magic and physical attacks.
Sonya Shulen is fought as a boss enemy in [[Suikoden]]. She is fought at the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]] and is a difficult boss, not least because she must be fought without resting after battling the previous [[Venus Shell]] boss, forcing the party to rely on recovery items and their remaining MP. She is strong in both magic and physical attacks.


{{GS01 CG
{{GS01 CG
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|name= Sonya
|name= Sonya
|lv= 48
|lv= 48
|gender= Female
|gender= Female
|rune= [[Water Rune|Water]]
|rune= [[Water Rune|Water]]
|recruit= Talk to Sonya in the cell in the basement of your castle following the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]]. Ask her to join you, then tell her you don't care that she hates you.
|recruit= Talk to Sonya in the cell in the basement of the castle following the [[Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade]]. Ask her to join you, then tell her you don't care that she hates you.
|body=[[Leather Armor]]
|body=[[Leather Armor]]
|other=[[Crimson Cape]]  {{h:title|This accessory cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
|other=[[Crimson Cape]]  {{h:title|This accessory cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
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|name2= Turquoise Blue
|name2= Turquoise Blue
|name3= Royal Blue
|name3= Royal Blue
|unite1= [[Beauty Attack]]
|unite1= [[Beauty Attack (Suikoden)|Beauty Attack]]
|partner1= [[Cleo]], [[Eileen]]
|partner1= [[Cleo]], [[Eileen]]
}}
}}
===Unite Attack===
{{Unite start}}
{{Unite entry|[[Beauty Attack (Suikoden)|Beauty Attack]] | {{CharacterIcon|Cleo|S1|HDR}}{{CharacterIcon|Eileen|S1|HDR}} {{CharacterIcon|Sonya|S1|HDR|Sonya Shulen|Sonya}} | All enemies | Sleep and 1}}
|}
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|CS2-282|[[Sonya (CS card CS2-282)|Sonya]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Sonya (S1 character artwork).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
File:Sonya Shulen.png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Sonya (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Sonya (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Sonya (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* The blue magic-burst attack that Sonya uses when you fight her is not available through any rune in the game.
* The 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.
* 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 [[The Soldier Beauties]] unit, Sonya can only be used as such in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]].
* Despite being the leader of [[the Soldier Beauties]] unit, Sonya can only be used as such in the [[The Last Battle (Suikoden)|last battle]].
* Sonya's artwork depicts her wielding a sword, but her in-game weapon resembles a spear, but it levels up as a one-handed sword.
* Parts of her rivalry with the lake pirates where originally intended to be added in-game but as there was no method to depict naval battles, these elements were not implemented.
 
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (katakana)|ソニア・シューレン}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese (romaji)|Sonia Shūren}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|索妮亚·苏伦}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|索妮亞・蘇倫}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Suǒ nī yà sū lún}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Sonya Shulen}}
{{Other Names row|French|Sonya Shulen}}
{{Other Names row|German|Sonya Shulen}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Sonya Shulen}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Sonya Shulen}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 149-176
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1]] (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 149-176
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 159
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 159
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7]] (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 91
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 84
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14]] (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), page 60
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14]] (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), page 60
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 68-9
# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15]] (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 5
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 68-9, 94


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Revision as of 21:06, 25 March 2025

Sonya Shulen
ソニア・シューレン Sonia Shūren
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Female
Birth Date
SY 430
Age
28 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Tenjyu Star
From
Gregminster
Family
Kilauea Shulen (mother)
Meta Information
Appearances

Sonya Shulen (ソニア・シューレン, Sonia Shūren) is a character in Suikoden. One of the Five Great Generals of the Scarlet Moon Empire, Sonya serves as admiral of the Imperial Navy and commander of the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade.

Profile

Appearance

Sonya has long, straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes. She is particularly known for her beauty, with several characters remarking on it over the course of the game.

Her equipment consists of a metal breastplate and greaves, worn over blue underclothes. She also wears a red skirt pauldrons, as well as a blue cape. On her forehead, she wears a red and gold headpiece.

Personality

Sonya is known for her bravery and striking presence, and carries herself with a blend of grace and authority that commands respect. Beneath her composed exterior, however, lies a deeply emotional and driven soul, shaped by the weight of her mother's legacy and her own aspirations.

Sonya's fierce loyalty to her duties and loved ones was matched only by her fiery temper, particularly when provoked, as seen in her intense rivalry with Anji. Meanwhile, her relationship with Teo McDohl revealed a softer, more vulnerable side.

Her ability to reconcile her emotions and adapt to changing circumstances highlights her complexity as a leader who balanced strength with compassion, pride with humility, and vengeance with forgiveness.

History

Hero... You resemble your father more and more.

—  Sonya Shulen
Hey, we have a great relationship!

Sonya Shulen was a distinguished Great General of the Scarlet Moon Empire, renowned for her bravery, magic acumen, and striking beauty. With her golden hair and piercing blue eyes, Sonya commanded both admiration and respect, earning her place as one of the Empire's most prominent military leaders.

She inherited her position as Great General and naval commander following the death of her mother, Kilauea Shulen, a revered veteran of the War of Succession. However, the weight of her mother's legacy burdened Sonya, driving her to prove herself worthy of the Shulen name.

Sonya's career was marked by her fierce rivalry with Anji, the infamous lake pirate. As commander of the Imperial Navy, she led her forces in numerous engagements against Anji's bandits, achieving notable success due to her unit's discipline and lack of corruption—a rarity within the Empire.

Their rivalry reached its peak when Anji taunted Sonya by pinning a wedding dress to the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade, mocking her unmarried status. Enraged but composed, Sonya retaliated by orchestrating a raid on the pirates while they were intoxicated, dealing a significant blow to their operations.

See! She still wants to look at us!

During her tenure, Sonya formed a close bond with Teo McDohl, another of the Empire's Great Generals. Their relationship, initially rooted in mutual respect and mentorship, blossomed into a deep romantic connection. Teo's guidance helped Sonya navigate the pressures of her role, though his eventual death during the Gate Rune War plunged her into grief and turmoil. Learning that Teo had fallen in battle against his own son, the leader of the Toran Liberation Army, Sonya's sorrow turned to a desire for vengeance.

In the climactic Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Sonya fought valiantly, refusing to retreat even as the fortress burned around her. Defeated but unbowed, she attempted to take her own life to join Teo in death, only to be stopped by Viktor and taken captive by the Liberation Army. Initially resistant, Sonya gradually reconciled her conflicting emotions, coming to terms with Teo's death and the reasons behind it.

After her capture ad speaking with Cleo, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, ostensibly to see its leader die, though her cooperation was likely a means to process her grief and honor Teo's memory. She spent much of her time alongside fellow former Imperials, uneasy in the presence of the Liberation Army's leader.

Following the war, Sonya's exceptional skills and dedication earned her the position of admiral in the Toran Republic Navy, where she continued to serve with distinction.

Gameplay

Enemy

Main article: Sonya Shulen (enemy)

Sonya Shulen is fought as a boss enemy in Suikoden. She is fought at the Floating Fortress of Shasarazade and is a difficult boss, not least because she must be fought without resting after battling the previous Venus Shell boss, forcing the party to rely on recovery items and their remaining MP. She is strong in both magic and physical attacks.

Recruitment

Recruitment
Talk to Sonya in the cell in the basement of the castle following the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade. Ask her to join you, then tell her you don't care that she hates you.
Initial Level
48
In-game Gender
Female
Weapon Range
Short

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects This character does not protect anyone
Protected By This character is not protected by anyone
Unite Attack
1 Beauty Attack w/ Cleo, Eileen

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head Helmet
Body Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Female
Rune Water
Equipment Type
Head --
Body Leather Armor
Shield --
Other Crimson Cape

Stats

State Grades
HP STR DEX
E C D
CON SPD MGC
E B D
LCK
F
Stat Growth Rate
LV HP STR DEX CON SPD MGC LCK
1 20 13 13 12 14 13 12
20 150 75 68 60 106 68 51
60 530 163 146 128 180 146 108
90 700 190 170 150 210 170 130

War

War Stats
Name Type Soldiers Lead ATK Sub ATK
The Soldier Beauties Magic 250 13 4

Weapon

Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK 5 7 9 12 16 20 33 40 48 59 70 80 102 115 134 150
Name Blue Turquoise Blue Royal Blue
W Type W Level Element
One-handed sword N/A Water


Unite Attack

Unite Attack
Name Partner(s) Target Damage
Beauty Attack All enemies Sleep and 1x

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
CS2-282 Sonya Leader CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • If you are playing Suikoden efficiently for completion purposes, Sonya will be the last character you get to join.
  • The 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.
  • Sonya's artwork depicts her wielding a sword, but her in-game weapon resembles a spear, but it levels up as a one-handed sword.
  • Parts of her rivalry with the lake pirates where originally intended to be added in-game but as there was no method to depict naval battles, these elements were not implemented.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana) ソニア・シューレン
Japanese (romaji) Sonia Shūren
Chinese simplified (HDR) 索妮亚·苏伦
Chinese traditional (HDR) 索妮亞・蘇倫
Chinese pinyin Suǒ nī yà sū lún
English Sonya Shulen
French Sonya Shulen
German Sonya Shulen
Italian Sonya Shulen
Spanish Sonya Shulen

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 1 (ISBN 4-8402-1494-8), pages 149-176
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 159
  3. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 91
  4. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 84
  5. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.14 (ISBN 4-7753-0217-5), page 60
  6. Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.15 (ISBN 4-7753-0252-3), page 5
  7. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 68-9, 94
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