Elise

Princess Elise the Third (commonly referred as Elise) is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a human girl and the current sovereign of Soleanna, the sole living member of the principality's royal family.

== History == Being the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Soleanna, Elise tragically lost her mother at a young age. Her father later perished as well in the failed Solaris Project, but not before sealing the Flames of Disaster inside of Elise's soul. He warned that if she were ever to cry, the Flames would be unleashed. Burdened by the pressure to rule and to never cry, Elise nevertheless came to lead the principality.

Ten years after the Solaris Project, Elise was targeted by Dr. Eggman for the Flames of Disaster and her Chaos Emerald. Coming to her rescue, however, was Sonic the Hedgehog, who would save Elise multiple times and ultimately help free her from her heavy burden.

== Appearance == Elise is currently 17 years old. She is a tall, teenage, human girl with fair skin, short red hair, and light blue eyes. Her outfit consists of an off-shoulder short white dress with short-puffed transparent sleeves and a transparent ruffle trim at the top, a golden strap with crossed black edges and white flowers on the chest, and rhombus pattern with the Soleanna symbol at the hem. She also wears white evening gloves, silver earrings, a gem necklace, orange pantyhose, and red and silver high heel shoes.

As a child (7 years old), Elise wore a layered, orange shirt with short-puffed sleeves with red and white triangle-patterned trims at the middle, and a pink transparent collar at the top of the shirt. Her pants were also orange, with red and white triangle-patterned trims at the end, a golden belt of black edges with a bow at the back, and red Mary Jane shoes.

== Personality == Elise is portrayed as a compassionate and dutiful princess, deeply concerned for her country and its people. She carries the weight of her royal responsibilities with grace, but beneath her composed exterior, she struggles with the profound grief caused by her parents' deaths. The sealing of Iblis within her forced her to suppress her emotions, creating a facade of optimism that masked deep sadness and emotional confinement.

Her interactions with Sonic bring her genuine happiness for the first time since her loss, allowing her to break free from her emotional isolation. She develops a strong attachment to him, revealing a desire for personal happiness beyond her royal duties. This internal conflict is evident when she hesitates to extinguish Solaris, as it would mean losing her connection with Sonic. Ultimately, she prioritizes the greater good and follows through with her duty, demonstrating her strength and moral compass.

However, Elise also exhibits signs of potential mental instability, possibly stemming from the ritual that sealed Iblis within her. She experiences hallucinations and visions, suggesting a fragile mental state that adds complexity to her character.