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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Sonya Shulen
|name = Sonya Shulen
|japanese_name= ソニア・シューレン
|jpname= ソニア・シューレン
|romaji_name = Sonia Shūren
|roname = Sonia Shūren
|star = Tenjyu Star
|star = Tenjyu Star
|image = [[File:Sonya Shulen.png|340x340px]]
|img = Sonya Shulen
|caption = Kawano Junko
|art = Kawano Junko
|gender = Female
|gender = Female
|race = Human
|race = Human
|birth_date = 430
|dob = 430
|age = 28 {{S1}}
|age = 28 {{S1}}
|from = [[Gregminster]], [[Toran Republic]]
|from = [[Gregminster]], [[Toran Republic]]
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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 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 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.
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.


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.
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.


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.
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.


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.
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.


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.
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.


[[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.
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.


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.
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.


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.
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 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 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.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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{{GS01 CG
{{GS01 CG
|portrait=[[File:Sonya Shulen (Suikoden portrait).png]]
|portrait=[[File:Sonya (S1 PS1 portrait).png]]
|name= Sonya
|name= Sonya
|lv= 48
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|other=[[Crimson Cape]]  {{h:title|This accessory cannot be unequipped.|[[File:lock.png|12px|link=]]}}
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|ebody= Light armor
|eshield= Can equip
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|MGC= D
|MGC= D
|LUK= F
|LUK= F
|unit_name=[[Soldier Beauties]]
|unit_name=[[The Soldier Beauties]]
|unit_type=Magic
|unit_type=Magic
|soldiers=250
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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]]
}}
}}
==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 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
</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 [[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==
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{{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}}
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{{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}}
}}


==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


{{GS01}} {{Short description|Great General of the Scarlet Moon Empire}}
{{GS01}} {{Short description|Great General of the Scarlet Moon Empire}}
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 7 December 2023

Sonya Shulen
ソニア・シューレン, Sonia Shūren
108 Stars Tenjyu Star

Illustration Kawano Junko
Gender Female
Race Human
Age 28 (S1)
Birth Year SY 430
From Gregminster, Toran Republic
Family Kilauea Shulen (mother)
Appears in

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.

History

.....you're beginning to resemble General Teo.....

—  Sonya Shulen
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 Generals. Noted for her bravery and captivating beauty, Sonya was described as a woman with shining golden hair and striking blue eyes.

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.

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.

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.

See! She still wants to look at us!

The Gate Rune War brought Sonya into conflict with Teo's son, the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.
Level Gender Range
48 Female S

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


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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108 Stars (Battle) Hero I • Alen • Anji • Antonio • Blackman • Camille • Cleo • Clive • Crowley • Eikei • Eileen • Flik • Fu Su Lu • Fukien • Fuma • Futch • Gen • Gon • Gremio • Grenseal • Griffith • Hellion • Hix • Humphrey Mintz • Juppo • Kage • Kai • Kamandol • Kanak • Kasim Hazil • Kasumi • Kessler • Kimberly • Kirke • Kirkis • Kreutz • Krin • Kuromimi • Kwanda Rosman • Leonardo • Lepant • Lester • Liukan • Lorelai • Lotte • Luc • Maas • Mace • Meese • Meg • Milia • Milich Oppenheimer • Mina • Moose • Morgan • Mose • Pahn • Pesmerga • Quincy • Ronnie Bell • Rubi • Sansuke • Sarah • Sergei • Sheena • Sonya Shulen • Stallion • Sydonia • Sylvina • Tai Ho • Tengaar • Valeria • Varkas • Viktor • Warren • Yam Koo
108 Stars (Support) Apple • Chandler • Chapman • Esmeralda • Gaspar • Georges • Giovanni • Hugo • Ivanov • Jabba • Jeane • Joshua Levenheit • Kasios • Kun To • Ledon • Leon Silverberg • Marco • Marie • Mathiu Silverberg • Maximillian • Melodye • Onil • Qlon • Rock • Sancho • Taggart • Templeton • Tesla • Viki • Vincent de Boule • Window • Zen
Other playable characters Odessa Silverberg • Ted
Non-player characters Ain Gide • Barbarosa Rugner • Black • Chief of the Dwarves • Chief of the Elves • Claudia • Geil Rugner • Grady • Hanzo • Kanaan • Kraze Miles • Leknaat • Mina (cat) • Minister • Neclord • Rosh • Sanchez • Star Dragon Sword • Teo McDohl • Thrash • Village Chief • Windy • Yuber • Zorak
Locations
Scarlet Moon Empire
Arus Banner Mountains • Fortress of Kwaba • Floating Fortress of Shasarazade • Gregminster (Floating Garden • Gregminster Palace • Scarlet Moon Inn) • Lenankamp (Keyaki Inn) • Magician's Island • Mt. Seifu • Mt. Tigerwolf • Rockland • Sarady • Tolna Canal
Dana Banner Mines • Banner Mountains • Kalekka • Kirov • Rokkaku Hamlet • Secret Factory
Dragon Knight's Domain Dragon Knights' Fortress • Dragon's Den • Seek Valley
Gouran Fortress of Garan • Great Forest Village • Kaku • Kouan • Seika
Great Forest Dwarf Trail • Dwarves' Vault (Dwarf Mines) • Forest of Illusion • Kobold Village • Lukie Ende Towayo • Pannu Yakuta Castle • Village of the Dwarves • Village of the Elves
Kunan Antei • Rikon • Scarleticia Castle • Soniere Prison • Teien
Lorimar Fortress of Lorimar • Liukan's Hermitage • Neclord's Castle • Qlon Temple (Cave of the Past) • Warriors' Village
Senan Fortress of Duha • Fortress of Rakan • Moravia • Northern Checkpoint • Pirate's Fortress
Lore
Events Gate Rune War (Battle at Pannu Yakuta Castle • Battle at Fortress of Garan • First Battle at Scarleticia Castle • Second Battle at Scarleticia Castle • First Battle with Teo • Second Battle with Teo • Battle at the Northern Checkpoint • Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade • The Last Battle) • Kalekka Incident • New Liberation Army's Founding Day • War of Succession
Races Dwarf • Elf • Gulhorse • Human • Kobold
True Runes Dragon Rune • Gate Rune • Night Rune • Rune of Life and Death • Sovereign Rune • True Wind Rune
Terms Astral Predications • Binoculars • Blueprints • Bronze Axe • Clift • Dragon King Sword • Earring • Engine • Fake Orders • Final Battle • Fire Spear • Flowing Water Cane • Great Contract • Hikusaak • Karak • Kilauea Shulen • Kirinji • Lake Toran • Mathiu's Letter • Moonlight Herb • Prakk • Qlon (priest) • Rokkaku Hamlet • Sadhna Stream • Tolna Canal • Toran (region) • Village of the Hidden Rune
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