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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==
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[[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 was a prominent figure within the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], holding an esteemed position as one of the empire's five [[Great General]]s. Noted for her bravery and captivating beauty, Sonya was described as a woman with shining golden hair and striking blue eyes.
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 was the daughter of [[Kilauea Shulen]], a respected figure who had fought in the [[War of Succession]]. After her mother's untimely death, Sonya inherited the position of Great General and assumed command of the navy. However, the weight of her mother's illustrious legacy led her to develop a complex, feeling the pressure to live up to the name and reputation of her highly esteemed predecessor.
 
During her tenure as Great General, Sonya received support and guidance from [[Teo McDohl]], which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. The initial hesitation from Teo eventually gave way to a bond built on mutual respect and affection. She may have also known Teo's late wife.


In the past, Sonya had a fierce rivalry with [[Anji]], the infamous lake pirate. As naval commander and pirate leader, both engaged in multiple battles and raids against each other. As Sonya's own unit was one of the few Imperial bodies not riddled with corruption, they were one of the few groups to have success against the pirates.
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.


Their rivalry escalated when Anji taunted Sonya by pinning a wedding dress to the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], insinuating her unwed status. Anji's declaration that she should "put this on and be a woman" in particular was said to have rendered Sonya apoplectic with rage.
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.  


She quickly regained her composure and in retaliation, she arranged for the pirates to capture a supply of high-quality liquor. She would then lead a raid when the bandits were all drunk, dealing a large blow to their operations and intensifying their rivalry.
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!]]
The [[Gate Rune War]] brought Sonya into conflict with Teo's son, the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Upon learning of Teo's death in combat against his own son, her grudge intensified. Sonya valiantly defended the [[Floating Fortress of Shasarazade]], continuing to fight even after the fortress was engulfed in flames, seeking vengeance for the loss of her beloved, despite the great turmoil in her heart over facing down his beloved son.
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.


After being defeated in battle, Sonya attempted to take her own life, aiming to join Teo in death if she could not avenge him, but was stopped by [[Viktor]] and taken to [[Toran Castle]] as a captive. Initially uncooperative, she eventually reconciled her mixed feelings, accepting Teo's death and the reasons behind it.
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.


Upon consulting with [[Cleo]] and the hero, Sonya agreed to assist the Liberation Army, expressing her desire to witness her beloved's killer's demise. Given her cooperation, it is likely this was a pretext allowing her to reconcile her mixed feelings. She would spend much of her time with her fellow former imperials, uncomfortable around the hero.
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 conclusion of the war, Sonya's prowess and dedication to her role earned her the position of admiral in the [[Toran Republic]] navy, further solidifying her prominence and reputation as a skilled officer.
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==

Revision as of 23:26, 14 February 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 Shell Venus 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 --
Body Leather Armor
Shield --
Other Crimson Cape
Rune Water
Equipment Type
Head Helmet
Body Light armor
Shield Can equip
Other Female

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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