Shula is a character introduced in the Final Fantasy XVI expansion "The Rising Tide". She is the Tributary of Mysidia.
History[]
Shula was born in the secluded lands of Mysidia alongside her brother Famiel. They lost their parents at a young age, and once she reached adulthood, Shula became the leader and protector of her land as the Tributary. Like many denizens of Mysidia, Shula was aware of the secret of Leviathan and its dominant, Waljas, an infant trapped in a time spell by her ancestors who had attempted to use him as a living power source for the broken Crystal of Mysidia.
Ashamed of the actions of her ancestors regarding Waljas, Shula wanted to break the spell and release the baby and give him the chance of a normal life, but she was aware of the risks to her land and her people. Having heard of Clive Rosfield's deeds against the Crystals and other Dominants, Shula contacted him, asking for his help in freeing Waljas.
After receiving her letter with coordinates to Mysidia, Clive agreed to Shula's request. Accompanied by his brother Joshua Rosfield, his companion Jill Warrick, and his pet Torgal, the group arrived to the limits of Mysidia, where they met Shula.
Clive and his companions learned the truth regarding Waljas and Leviathan and worked together in breaking the time spell. Shula was surprised by many of Clive's plans and decisions, but agreed to help as it would mean a chance to free Waljas. They defended the Ice Witch that had cast the spell centuries ago, who turned out to be a past Dominant of Shiva, breaking the spell.
Once Clive defeated Leviathan and absorbed part of its power, Waljas stopped being a threat. Shula decided to adopt Waljas and raise him. She thanked Clive and his companions for their help.
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
Shula is a tall woman with white short hair with a lock of her hair tied in a small braid with blue ribbons. She wears a light armor that covers her chest.
Personality[]
Shula is an honorable woman who takes seriously her duties as Tributary of Mysidia. She is ashamed of her ancestors and how they treated Waljas, an innocent infant, disagreeing with their reasoning and decision.
She is a brave warrior who is not afraid of getting into a fight. Although sometimes she is shocked by some of Clive's actions and plans, she respects him as she had already heard about his many deeds.
Shula sometimes doubts of her abilities as leader of Mysidia, unsure if she would take the right decisions and wondering if future generations would question her choices as leader just as she was doing with Mysidia's ancestors.
Gameplay[]
Shula accompanies Clive as an non-controllable ally in Mysidia.
Etymology[]
Shula is a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Short for Shulamith, it means "peace".