Goulde Aarde is a former 2nd class SOLDIER introduced in Final Fantasy VII The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story. In the novel, Kyrie Canaan and Evan Townshend are hired by Goulde's step-father Tyran Aarde to find him.
History[]
Goulde Aarde was a 2nd class SOLDIER who disappeared before Meteorfall, reportedly on a secret mission. His step-father, Tyran Aarde, eventually sought the help of Kyrie Canaan and Evan Townshend in locating him. Their investigation brought them to Nibelheim, where Goulde had become the head of security. Goulde was surprised that Tyran was looking for him; he explained that his biological father had died during the Wutai War, and that he never viewed Tyran as a parent. Goulde had been upset with his mother for moving in with Tyran and joined SOLDIER to escape the household. He and Tyran had kept in touch for a while but their communication ceased after his mother's death.
Evan inquired about his mother, Annette Townshend, whom he had not seen in years. Goulde knew Annette and her associate Nick Foley, but was unaware of where she had gone. He indicated that other former Shinra Electric Power Company employees who had come to Nibelheim had long since returned to the lifestream. Kyrie provided Goulde with Tyran's contact information, noting that Tyran perhaps wanted to reconnect and become a family, and left with Evan.
Later, Kyrie and Evan received a letter from Tyran telling them that Goulde had contacted him and that they were making plans to meet.