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|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' | |first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[ | |latest_appearance=''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
|variants=[[Gerudo Guard]]<br>[[Gerudo Thief]]<br>[[Iron Knuckle]] | |variants=[[Gerudo Guard]]<br>[[Gerudo Thief]]<br>[[Iron Knuckle]] | ||
|notable=[[Aveil]]<br>[[Ganondorf]]<br>[[Nabooru]]<br>[[Tali]]<br>[[Twinrova]]<br>[[Riju]]<br>[[Urbosa]] | |notable=[[Aveil]]<br>[[Barriara]]<br>[[Ganondorf]]<br>[[Nabooru]]<br>[[Tali]]<br>[[Twinrova]]<br>[[Riju]]<br>[[Urbosa]] | ||
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The Gerudo are introduced as a predominantly-female tribe of hawk-nosed thieves who inhabit [[Gerudo's Fortress]], and worship at the [[Spirit Temple]] in the [[Desert Colossus]]. generic NPC Gerudo wear white and have varying hairstyles. One blocks the bridge in [[Gerudo Valley]] in the past, and another is found next to a [[cow]] near the river. In the future, one guards the gate to the [[Haunted Wasteland]], and two more operate the [[Gerudo Training Ground]] and the [[Gerudo Horseback Archery]] minigame. Veiled, purple-garbed Gerudo with spears known as [[Gerudo Guard]]s patrol Gerudo's Fortress. If they see [[Link]], they will throw him into a holding cell. Two can also be seen on the inaccessible side of Gerudo Valley in the past; getting to them through hacking will cause them to throw Link in the river. [[Gerudo Thief|Gerudo Thieves]] wielding a pair of scimitars appear as mini-bosses throughout the fortress. They are led by [[Ganondorf]], [[Nabooru]] (who is brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] for opposing Ganondorf), and a different Gerudo later named [[Aveil]]. After Link defeats four Gerudo Thieves and frees the four [[carpenter]]s, Link gains Aveil's approval, and is given a [[Gerudo Token]] denoting him as an honorary member. | The Gerudo are introduced as a predominantly-female tribe of hawk-nosed thieves who inhabit [[Gerudo's Fortress]], and worship at the [[Spirit Temple]] in the [[Desert Colossus]]. generic NPC Gerudo wear white and have varying hairstyles. One blocks the bridge in [[Gerudo Valley]] in the past, and another is found next to a [[cow]] near the river. In the future, one guards the gate to the [[Haunted Wasteland]], and two more operate the [[Gerudo Training Ground]] and the [[Gerudo Horseback Archery]] minigame. Veiled, purple-garbed Gerudo with spears known as [[Gerudo Guard]]s patrol Gerudo's Fortress. If they see [[Link]], they will throw him into a holding cell. Two can also be seen on the inaccessible side of Gerudo Valley in the past; getting to them through hacking will cause them to throw Link in the river. [[Gerudo Thief|Gerudo Thieves]] wielding a pair of scimitars appear as mini-bosses throughout the fortress. They are led by [[Ganondorf]], [[Nabooru]] (who is brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] for opposing Ganondorf), and a different Gerudo later named [[Aveil]]. After Link defeats four Gerudo Thieves and frees the four [[carpenter]]s, Link gains Aveil's approval, and is given a [[Gerudo Token]] denoting him as an honorary member. | ||
In the original version, [[Iron Knuckle]]s contain Gerudo heads behind their helmets. In the 3DS remake, however, only the one containing the brainwashed Nabooru does. However, a Gerudo torso is | In the original version, [[Iron Knuckle]]s contain Gerudo heads behind their helmets. In the 3DS remake, however, only the one containing the brainwashed Nabooru does. However, a Gerudo torso is still visible. | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''==== | ||
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''==== | ||
Gerudo society is reinterpreted and expanded. They inhabit the [[Gerudo Desert]], specifically [[Gerudo Town]]. Unlike Gerudo's Fortress, Gerudo Town is depicted as a lively cultural center. Gerudo are again not thieves, and in fact are in opposition to the thieving [[Yiga]] clan, who live in a stretch of Gerudo Desert pushing into [[Gerudo Highlands]]. However, Gerudo do still keep a strong warrior division. Tying into this, Gerudo are redesigned to be much taller than | Gerudo society is reinterpreted and expanded. They inhabit the [[Gerudo Desert]], specifically [[Gerudo Town]]. Unlike Gerudo's Fortress, Gerudo Town is depicted as a lively cultural center. Gerudo are again not thieves, and in fact are in opposition to the thieving [[Yiga]] clan, who live in a stretch of Gerudo Desert pushing into [[Gerudo Highlands]]. However, Gerudo do still keep a strong warrior division. Tying into this, Gerudo are redesigned to be much taller than [[Hylian]]s and have prominent abdominal muscles, both of which are treated by a guard as defining features of the race. The leader, [[Riju]], is said to be fairly young, but is only a small amount shorter than Link. Gerudo Town does not allow males to enter (aside from the similarly single-gendered [[Goron]]s), though it is indicated that most Gerudo but the town's guards are apathetic about the law. Many sell various items in stalls in the center of Gerudo Town. Due to the lack of males in their town, there are classes to teach Gerudo how to act in potentially-romantic situations. Gerudo are sometimes seen traveling the land looking for a suitable husband, and some of the sellers mention they have families outside of town. A popular sport for Gerudo is [[Sand Seal]] riding. A few Gerudo children are also seen, and are around the same height as children of other races in the game. | ||
Gerudo language, previously limited to symbols, is fleshed out. For example, "man" and "woman" are "voe" and "vai," respectively, while the word "good" is translated as a prefix "sav'." Of note is that despite the previous statement regarding a Gerudo male being born every century, no mention of a male Gerudo existing is made in this game, aside from a passing mention of Ganondorf from ages past. | Gerudo language, previously limited to symbols, is fleshed out. For example, "man" and "woman" are "voe" and "vai," respectively, while the word "good" is translated as a prefix "sav'." Of note is that despite the previous statement regarding a Gerudo male being born every century, no mention of a male Gerudo existing is made in this game, aside from a passing mention of Ganondorf from ages past. | ||
In the present, the Gerudo are being menaced by both the Yiga clan, who stole the priceless [[Thunder Helm]], and the [[malice]]-possessed [[Vah Naboris]], which threatens to consume the desert in a lightning-filled sandstorm. Link is able to speak with Riju about helping with their problems by disguising as a woman. After he does, he is granted champion [[Urbosa]]'s scimitar. He can be lent the Thunder Helm if he solves all minor quests involving Gerudo. | In the present, the Gerudo are being menaced by both the Yiga clan, who stole the priceless [[Thunder Helm]], and the [[malice]]-possessed [[Vah Naboris]], which threatens to consume the desert in a lightning-filled sandstorm. Link is able to speak with Riju about helping with their problems by disguising as a woman. After he does, he is granted champion [[Urbosa]]'s scimitar. He can be lent the Thunder Helm if he solves all minor quests involving Gerudo. | ||
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''=== | |||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Gerudo are well-integrated with Hylians and Hyrule. They have their own settlement known as [[Gerudo Village]], which is in Gerudo Desert to the southwest of Hyrule. The leader of the village, [[Barriara]], keeps watch over their prince, who is implied to be an incarnation of Ganondorf. She was put to sleep by [[Octavo]], who has a champion in the [[Gerudo Ruins]]. | |||
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In earlier releases of ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', the Gerudo symbol is a moon and star, which heavily resembles an Islamic symbol of the {{wp|star and crescent}}. Due to a rule at Nintendo about religious imagery at the time, later revisions and games replace it with a symbol initially shown on a shelf in the fisherman's house in ''Majora's Mask''. The new symbol shows a diamond shape with a horizontal wrench-like swoosh going through the center, with circles on either side of it. The Gerudo symbol appears in many places throughout ''Ocarina of Time'', notably on [[switch]]es and pushable blocks. Due to ''Majora's Mask'' replacing it with an image of the titular mask, the Gerudo symbol's constant appearances may be in reference to Ganondorf being the main antagonist. | In earlier releases of ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', the Gerudo symbol is a moon and star, which heavily resembles an Islamic symbol of the {{wp|star and crescent}}. Due to a rule at Nintendo about religious imagery at the time, later revisions and games replace it with a symbol initially shown on a shelf in the fisherman's house in ''Majora's Mask''. The new symbol shows a diamond shape with a horizontal wrench-like swoosh going through the center, with circles on either side of it. The Gerudo symbol appears in many places throughout ''Ocarina of Time'', notably on [[switch]]es and pushable blocks. Due to ''Majora's Mask'' replacing it with an image of the titular mask, the Gerudo symbol's constant appearances may be in reference to Ganondorf being the main antagonist. | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
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|Jap=ゲルド | |||
|JapR=Gerudo | |||
|JapM=Gerudo | |||
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{{OOT}} | {{OOT}} | ||
[[Category:Races]] | [[Category:Races]] | ||
Revision as of 15:24, June 17, 2019
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| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | ||
| Latest appearance | Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda | ||
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The Gerudo tribe is a desert-dwelling warrior tribe that is almost entirely female. Once every 100 years, a single male is born into the tribe, and according to tradition, he is to become their king. Gerudo have their own language, and typically forbid males from entering their settlements. Despite this, Gerudo women develop strong romantic interests. Gerudo typically have dark skin, red hair, and prominent noses.
History
The Legend of Zelda series
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Gerudo are introduced as a predominantly-female tribe of hawk-nosed thieves who inhabit Gerudo's Fortress, and worship at the Spirit Temple in the Desert Colossus. generic NPC Gerudo wear white and have varying hairstyles. One blocks the bridge in Gerudo Valley in the past, and another is found next to a cow near the river. In the future, one guards the gate to the Haunted Wasteland, and two more operate the Gerudo Training Ground and the Gerudo Horseback Archery minigame. Veiled, purple-garbed Gerudo with spears known as Gerudo Guards patrol Gerudo's Fortress. If they see Link, they will throw him into a holding cell. Two can also be seen on the inaccessible side of Gerudo Valley in the past; getting to them through hacking will cause them to throw Link in the river. Gerudo Thieves wielding a pair of scimitars appear as mini-bosses throughout the fortress. They are led by Ganondorf, Nabooru (who is brainwashed by Twinrova for opposing Ganondorf), and a different Gerudo later named Aveil. After Link defeats four Gerudo Thieves and frees the four carpenters, Link gains Aveil's approval, and is given a Gerudo Token denoting him as an honorary member.
In the original version, Iron Knuckles contain Gerudo heads behind their helmets. In the 3DS remake, however, only the one containing the brainwashed Nabooru does. However, a Gerudo torso is still visible.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
In Termina, Gerudo are instead ruthless pirates in the Pirate's Fortress in Great Bay. They were told by Skull Kid that a great treasure could be found in the Great Bay Temple, and as such they hinder anyone else's efforts to enter it. They also steal Lulu's eggs and mortally wound her boyfriend and bandmate Mikau. All pirates shown act as enemies, and are led by Aveil. A fisherman in Great Bay trades Link a Seahorse if he gives him a picture of a pirate. Koume and Kotake are in the Southern Swamp, but it is not shown if they relate to the pirates in any way.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Gerudo inhabit the Desert of Doubt. Instead of thieves, they are a trade-based society, and are friendly to outsiders. Ganondorf is reborn into the tribe, and steals the Trident from the Pyramid to become immensely powerful.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Gerudo society is reinterpreted and expanded. They inhabit the Gerudo Desert, specifically Gerudo Town. Unlike Gerudo's Fortress, Gerudo Town is depicted as a lively cultural center. Gerudo are again not thieves, and in fact are in opposition to the thieving Yiga clan, who live in a stretch of Gerudo Desert pushing into Gerudo Highlands. However, Gerudo do still keep a strong warrior division. Tying into this, Gerudo are redesigned to be much taller than Hylians and have prominent abdominal muscles, both of which are treated by a guard as defining features of the race. The leader, Riju, is said to be fairly young, but is only a small amount shorter than Link. Gerudo Town does not allow males to enter (aside from the similarly single-gendered Gorons), though it is indicated that most Gerudo but the town's guards are apathetic about the law. Many sell various items in stalls in the center of Gerudo Town. Due to the lack of males in their town, there are classes to teach Gerudo how to act in potentially-romantic situations. Gerudo are sometimes seen traveling the land looking for a suitable husband, and some of the sellers mention they have families outside of town. A popular sport for Gerudo is Sand Seal riding. A few Gerudo children are also seen, and are around the same height as children of other races in the game.
Gerudo language, previously limited to symbols, is fleshed out. For example, "man" and "woman" are "voe" and "vai," respectively, while the word "good" is translated as a prefix "sav'." Of note is that despite the previous statement regarding a Gerudo male being born every century, no mention of a male Gerudo existing is made in this game, aside from a passing mention of Ganondorf from ages past.
In the present, the Gerudo are being menaced by both the Yiga clan, who stole the priceless Thunder Helm, and the malice-possessed Vah Naboris, which threatens to consume the desert in a lightning-filled sandstorm. Link is able to speak with Riju about helping with their problems by disguising as a woman. After he does, he is granted champion Urbosa's scimitar. He can be lent the Thunder Helm if he solves all minor quests involving Gerudo.
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
In Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, Gerudo are well-integrated with Hylians and Hyrule. They have their own settlement known as Gerudo Village, which is in Gerudo Desert to the southwest of Hyrule. The leader of the village, Barriara, keeps watch over their prince, who is implied to be an incarnation of Ganondorf. She was put to sleep by Octavo, who has a champion in the Gerudo Ruins.
Gerudo symbol
In earlier releases of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the Gerudo symbol is a moon and star, which heavily resembles an Islamic symbol of the star and crescent. Due to a rule at Nintendo about religious imagery at the time, later revisions and games replace it with a symbol initially shown on a shelf in the fisherman's house in Majora's Mask. The new symbol shows a diamond shape with a horizontal wrench-like swoosh going through the center, with circles on either side of it. The Gerudo symbol appears in many places throughout Ocarina of Time, notably on switches and pushable blocks. Due to Majora's Mask replacing it with an image of the titular mask, the Gerudo symbol's constant appearances may be in reference to Ganondorf being the main antagonist.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ゲルド Gerudo |
Gerudo |
