Shandia Chief

The Shandia Chief is the leader of the Shandia tribe.

Appearance
The Shandia chief is, usually, an elderly man with a gray beard and mustache, and long hair of the same color. He wears the standard Shandia attire, covered by a long robe, and carries a staff, with a tribal mask on the top, and white fur underneath it. On his head, the Shandia chief wears an animal's head as a helmet, decorated with feathers, probably a symbol of his status.

Personality
The chief is depicted as a peaceful and honorable man, respectful enough to be entrusted with the tribe's leadership. He is considered wise enough to make crucial decisions and, although he is not doubted, he often bothers to explain the reasons behind his actions to his people.

Abilities and Powers
As the leader of the tribe, the Shandia chief is responsible of making decisions that concern his tribe and these decisions are not to be questioned. The chief also has enough life experience and detailed knowledge of his tribe's history, which leads him to the correct judgement in crucial cases.

Other than that, it is unknown if the chief has any fighting skills as well.

Past
The Shandia chief from 400 years ago, was first seen during the attempt to sacrifice Mousse, in order to please the God Kashigami. When Montblanc Norland saved the girl from certain death, and explained that there is a cure for the illness that wrecked the tribe, the Shandia chief decided to give him one day's time to prove himself, but instead his crew would be held captive. He is later seen trying to calm the villagers, and convince them that the survival of the tribe is worth a day's wait, to which Kalgara complies. When, the time is close for the end of the deadline, the chief gives the order for Norland's crew to be taken at the altar. Later on, however, when Norland finally manages to cure the Shandia, the chief is seen relieved gazing at the moon.

Skypiea arc
The Shandia chief told Wiper stories about his ancestor, Calgara. Through him Wiper learned about his ancestor's good friend Montblanc Noland and that he was the sole reason Calgara continued to ring the golden bell so his friend could find them in the sky.

Two Years Later
The current Shandia chief was seen next to Gan Fall, enjoying a glass of pumpkin juice and having fun.

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