Tolya Yul-Bataar

Character from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

A giant Shu Heartrender who quotes poetry mid-combat and serves as Nikolai's personal bodyguard — proof that the biggest man in the room can also be the most literate.

Also known as: Tolya, Tolya the Giant

What They Know

• Heartrender and Nikolai's personal bodyguard — enormous physical presence combined with Grisha power
• Twin brother of Tamar Kir-Bataar — together they're among the most dangerous fighters in Ravka
• Half Shu heritage — quotes poetry and philosophy during combat
• Devotee of the Saints — carries deep spiritual convictions alongside lethal capability

Connections

• sibling_of — tamar
• protects — nikolai
• ally_of — alina

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