Zale

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* Portrait

> "*You have such a relaxed outlook. I wish I was born on the winter solstice too.*"
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**Zale** is one of six playable characters in *Sea of Stars*. He is a Solstice Warrior, and he works together with Valere and Garl. Zale walks the path of the Guardian God Solen. The Elder Mist foretold that, in order to find his light and achieve his full potential, he will first need to "stare at the night inside of him."

## Official Descriptions

### Official Website

***Zale***
 ***The Sunboy***

*Born on the Summer Solstice, Zale is optimistic and bold. He wields a sunblade, through which he can absorb Eclipse Orbs whenever his attacks need an extra kick.*

*As a blade-dancer, he walks the path of the Guardian God Solen. The Elder Mist foretold that, in order to find his light and achieve his full potential, he will first need to "stare at the night inside of him".*
### Compendium

***Zale***
 ***Solar Bladedancer***

*Born on the Summer Solstice, Zale is optimistic and bold. Like all Solstice Warriors, his innate magic allows him to create "Live Mana" when attacking, which his party can use to boost their attacks.*

*The Elder Mist foretold that, in order to find his light and achieve his full potential, he will first need to stare at the night inside of him.*

  Favorite food

## Profile

### Appearance

Zale has bright yellow hair. He wears white pants, a red shirt, and a blue sash that goes across his waist. Around his waist is an orange cape and around his neck is a white scarf. He wields the sunblade, an orange and yellow sword that is curved, resembling a khopesh.

### Personality

*This section is incomplete. You can help by expanding it.*
## Abilities

### Combos

\*Applies with each hit. Seemingly no limit to how many times can be applied.

\*\*Applies with each hit.

## Main Story

*This section is incomplete. You can help by expanding it.*
During their childhoods in Mooncradle, Zale and his friends Valere and Garl decided to go and try and open the Forbidden Cavern, which they accomplished successfully. Garl lost his left eye protecting Zale and Valere before Headmaster Moraine dispatched the monsters. He took Garl to be treated, and Zale and Valere were taken to Zenith Academy to begin their training.

## Trivia

* Zale and Seraï's Combo is called "X-Strike," a possible nod to the Double Tech of same name used by Crono and Frog in *Chrono Trigger*.

## Gallery

### Artwork

Key art of Zale and Valere.Key art of Zale and Valere.Concept designs of the key art.Key art of Zale, Valere, and Garl.Key art of Zale, Valere, and Garl.Artwork of Zale, Valere, and Garl eating food at a campfire.Key art of Zale, Valere, and Garl in the Forbidden Cavern.Key art of Zale, Valere, and Garl fighting the Botanical Horror in the Haunted Mansion.Key art of Zale, Valere, and Garl fighting enemies.Launch celebration artwork.Japanese Nintendo Switch cover art.Alternate crop of the Japanese Nintendo Switch cover art.Alternate version of the Japanese Nintendo Switch cover art.Key art of the party at a campfire.Artwork of Zale and Valere.Artwork of Zale, Garl, and Valere.Sketch of Zale.Concept sheet of Zale fighting a Wanderer.Malkomud and Rockie concept art, which showcases Zale being attacked by Rockie.Official Steam preview of Zale and Valere in the Flooded Graveyard, from the *Sea of Stars* Digital Artbook.Unofficial puzzle made by SaboGreg.
### Compendium Artwork

Zale concept art."Behind the Scenes" Zale concept art thumbnail.Sea of Stars - Behind-The-Scenes - Zale Concept Art"Behind the Scenes" Zale concept art video.
### Sprites

The usage of this specific Zale talk portrait was patched out of the game during one of the updates.Zale's combat pose sprite from the official *Sea of Stars* website.Zale's running sprite from the official *Sea of Stars* website.Zale's attacking sprite from the official *Sea of Stars* website.Zale doing pushups.
### Screenshots

Promo animated screenshot of Zale sitting by a campfire.Zale's equipment screen.Zale on board The Vespertine.Zale commenting on the Baby Gorillas.The Great Eagle bringing Zale during a Summer Solstice Festival.
### Compendium Screenshots

Zale leveling up.Zale fishing.Zale with his friends in Mooncradle.Zale's equipment screen.

## References

> "*Is it true that he can turn into light?*"
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2. ↑ At the end of Autumn Hills, a flashback dated 20 years ago depicts the time period before Valere and Zale were born.
> "*Twenty years ago, in the village of Mooncradle...*"
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The birth of Valere is stated to have occurred after at least a few months have passed, along with an additional amount of time described by the narration that states "Later that year." While it is possible it is still the same calendar year, these two timeframes combined may have progressed the timeline into the next calendar year.
> "*A few months later, at Zenith Academy...*"
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> "*Later that year, at the Winter Solstice Festival...*"
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> "*Six months later, at the Summer Solstice Festival...*"
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> "*The Great Eagle! Deliveries on two solstices in a row!*"
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 Additionally, an unknown amount of time passes between the beginning of the game to the end of Autumn Hills, and from the end of Autumn Hills to the ending of the game, which would impact the characters' ages further.
3. ↑ Valere and Zale were born on the same calendar year.
> "*With only three Solstice Warriors left, a ray of hope appears as two Children of the Solstice are born during the same fateful year.*"
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>      ― *Prologue - The Two Alchemists*[source]
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