Ashelia Dalmasca, commonly known as Ashe, is the princess and sole heir to the Dalmascan throne in Final Fantasy XII. After her kingdom is invaded and her family killed, Ashe becomes a determined and resilient leader, seeking to reclaim her homeland from the Archadian Empire. Throughout the story, she struggles with her responsibilities as a ruler and the heavy burden of her lineage, displaying great courage and wisdom. Ashe is a key protagonist whose journey intertwines with the fates of the other main characters.