Sheema

Princess of Grust

Princess of Grust and daughter of Jiol. After the war, she lives the life of a woman in Palas.

Quotes

  • “We share the fate of our country.”
  • “Even knowing the battle holds no meaning, we have no choice but to fight.”
  • “The soldiers of Grust have a weak will to fight; it saddens me.”
  • “It is the strong who must be supported.”

Trivia

  • Sheema is the series' first female armored infantry unit.
  • Characterized by masculine and androgynous appearance and behavior.
  • After the war, she retired and lived as an ordinary woman.
  • Most Grust soldiers were rookies with no fighting spirit.
  • There are depictions of a special relationship with Samson beyond lord and subordinate.

Alternate names

Sheema Princess of Grust Princess Sheema

Tags

Fire Emblem Grust Princess Female Character Series Character

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A reticent woman with an androgynous impression. Her armor is pink, equipped with unique combat attire as a female armored soldier. Due to the decline of her homeland and the influence of war, she has a calm demeanor.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Androgynous appearance
  • Armor is pink
Iconic items
  • General's Armor
  • One-Handed Sword
  • Combat Armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty
Detailed personality
She speaks little and is reticent. She cares deeply for her people and is greatly admired by her subordinates. She encourages the Grust soldiers who lack fighting spirit and devotes herself single-mindedly to her country. She also exhibits masculine mannerisms and does not strongly emphasize her femininity. She harbors special feelings for Samson.
Keywords
  • Loyalty
  • Reticent
  • Cares for the people
  • Androgynous
  • Brave
  • Firm resolve
Talents
  • Tactical acumen
  • Swordsmanship
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Strong defense as a General
  • Army command
  • Boosting soldiers' morale
Motivation
To devote herself to her country and protect the future of Grust.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Encouraging soldiers
Favorite places
Palas
Disliked situations
Decline of the country, Sacrifices due to war, Betrayal

History

Backstory
Princess of Grust. Her father King Jiol was defeated in the Shadow Dragon War. Bearing the decline of national power, during wartime she led Grust soldiers who were mostly new recruits with virtually no fighting spirit. Initially she interacted with those around her in a masculine manner, but gradually accepted life as a woman, and after the war lived quietly in Palas.
Debut date
April 20, 1992
Work title
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Media type
Manga

Death of father Jiol in the Shadow Dragon War

Significant event
Death of father Jiol in the Shadow Dragon War
Description
Former King Jiol is defeated by the Archanea alliance army as King of Grust.

Fighting as leader of Grust

Significant event
Fighting as leader of Grust
Description
Despite struggling with the soldiers' inexperience and lack of fighting spirit, she leads the Grust soldiers and strives.

Post-war abdication and civilian life

Significant event
Post-war abdication and civilian life
Description
After the war, she abdicates the throne and lives in seclusion in Palas.

Surrender to the Altea army

Significant event
Surrender to the Altea army
Description
To reduce the sacrifices of Grust soldiers, she surrenders to the Altea army and cedes the country.

Relationships

Jiol

Father

Former King of Grust, Sheema's father.

Samson

Best friend

Hired as a mercenary, he harbors a secret affection for Sheema. Comrades who shared the chaos of war together.

Grust Army

Grust Army: leader

Media appearances

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Manga / Supporting

1992

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Game / Supporting

1994

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)

Anime / Cameo

1996

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Supporting

2017

Voice cast and creators

Yuu Kobayashi

Voice actor
Yuu Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Heroes

Yoshio Kawai

Voice actor
Yoshio Kawai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Maki Hakoda edition

Nintendo, Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Nintendo, Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

Unknown

Creator name
Unknown
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Sheema Figure

Item name
Sheema Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Sheema Official Artbook Illustration

Item name
Sheema Official Artbook Illustration
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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