Shika

= Introduction =

The Shika tribe are a reoccurring enemy in the original Langrisser series. They are often portrayed a savage barbarians who seek to appease their gods with sacrifices.

= Name =


 * English Shika Tribe
 * Japanese: シカ族
 * シカ - Shika is a Japanese word used for deer, especially the Sika Deer.

Re:Incarnation Tribal Name

 * English: Great Hoof Tribe
 * Japanese: 大いなる蹄

= History =

The Shika Tribe are a somewhat primitive people who are nevertheless powerful magical users. Their shamans are known to use a form a magic which is borrowed from spirits. Unlike most of El Sallia, the Shika are not known to worship either Lushiris or Chaos. Instead it appears that worship a multitude of different gods. Such as the dark god known as Arekashi (アレカシ) who craves sacrifices.

Langrisser III

The Shika play their biggest role in Langrisser III. When Diehärte and his mobile division seek Sophia's help they stumble upon the Shika's hunting ground. They forced to fight a battle with the Shika Shaman, Ka Shind. Later due to the Velzerian's influence, Diehärte and his forces join with the Shika's leaer, Keh Shikario and to defeat Rag.

Langrisser I

The Shika Tribe appear early on in the events of Langrisser I. After Ledin's escape, he happens upon a group of pilgrims, led by Chris. While on their way to Salrath they are attacked by the Shika Tribe. The Shika appear later, when they attack the small village.

Langriser II

During the events of Langrisser II, as Elwin and his party are escorting Liana to Estool hoping to secure her safety from the Empire they find themselves in an ambushed setup by the Shika Tribe as they approached Estool.

Langrisser RE:Incarnation

The Shika tribe may appear in Langrisser RE:Incarnation. In that game you meet a pair of siblings, Polyal and Rona whose tribal clothing include a antler headdress and shoes that are shaped like hoofs. Outside of referencing the Shika with their clothing, a conversation with Kertesz mentions that a charm passed down in Rona's and Polyal's tribe.

"Kertesz: It's a sort of a charm that is passed down in Rona's tribe."

"Ares: Oh! Will you tell me about it?"

"Kertesz: Gladly! Now, take this spear, Ares."

"Ares: Like this?"

"Kertesz: Yes, and hold it up high... Perfect! No, wait! Hold it higher!"

"Ares: Like this?"

"Kertesz: Now repeat these words... Heroes fear no fire!"

"Ares: Huh?"

"Kertesz: One more time! Heroes fear no fire!"

"Ares: H-Heroes fear no fire..."

"Kertesz: Wonderful! Now, most of your troops will surely pay close attention to you!"

This conversation appears to reference an event in Langrisser III where during Scenario 8, fire surrounds Diehärte’s and the Shika forces.

"''Diehärte: We are surrounded by flames!? Have you lost your mind!? At this rate we'll all be burnt to death!"

"Do Kahni: Do Kahni is Hero! We not fear fire!"

This appears to also link the two tribes together, suggesting that the Shika Tribe survived into the events of RE:Incarnation, although becoming much more connected to Velzeria.

Another connection is seen in a conversation between Rona and Ares

"Ares: What kind of tribe is Great Hoof?"

"Rona: I don't really know. I just know that it's a really old tribe."

"Rona: A long time ago, we were supposedly barbarians who attacked people."

"Ares: R-Really?"

"Rona: We don't do that anymore!"

"Rona: During festivals, we wear scary masks and scream while waving staves and spears..."

Langrisser Mobile

An original character to the Mobile game, Akaya is a female Shika Tribe member. She is currently the only Shika Tribe member that is playable in the Langrisser Mobile.

= Members of the Shika Tribe =

Chieftains

 * Keh Shikairo
 * Do Kahni
 * Kah Iroh

Other Tribe Members

 * Doh Motov
 * Ka Shind
 * Akaya

Great Hoof Tribe Members

 * Polyal Itelime
 * Rona Itelime

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