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| image = [[File:Gerudo-Master.png|100px]] | | image = [[File:Gerudo-Master.png|100px]] | ||
| caption = A Gerudo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | | caption = A Gerudo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
| special = Almost all women<br/>Sharp, bird-like noses | | special = Almost all women<br/>Sharp, bird-like noses | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' | ||
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Gerudo's Fortress]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Great Bay]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Desert of Doubt]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Gerudo Town]]<br/>[[Kara Kara Bazaar]] | | location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Gerudo's Fortress]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Great Bay]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Desert of Doubt]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Gerudo Town]]<br/>[[Kara Kara Bazaar]] | ||
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The '''Gerudo''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are in stark contrast to the other races of [[Hyrule]] for the fact that virtually all of them are female. It is only once per century that a Gerudo male is born, the only known example of which being [[Ganondorf]]. This unusual facet of their biology, along with their desirable status among [[Hylian]] males, has produced a very distinct society in which men are simultaneously revered and despised. | The '''Gerudo''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are in stark contrast to the other races of [[Hyrule]] for the fact that virtually all of them are female. It is only once per century that a Gerudo male is born, the only known example of which being [[Ganondorf]]. This unusual facet of their biology, along with their desirable status among [[Hylian]] males, has produced a very distinct society in which men are simultaneously revered and despised. | ||
Gerudo culture is further shaped by their affinities for combat and thievery, skills in the former being especially | Gerudo culture is further shaped by their affinities for combat and thievery, skills in the former being especially desirable. They live predominantly in desert areas and have likewise become adept at traversing them, though they frequently travel elsewhere in search of worthy husbands. | ||
Throughout the ''Zelda'' series, the Gerudo are generally depicted as a dark-skinned, green-eyed race wearing long, sharp noses. Their exact build, however, is less consistent. In more recent portrayals, they are much more tall and muscular than their counterparts featured in previous installments. | |||
==''Ocarina of Time''== | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
Female Gerudo make their debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are encountered only | Female Gerudo make their debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are encountered only within their homeland of [[Gerudo Valley]], in which most occupy the [[Gerudo's Fortress]]. They harbor much disdain towards men, though they are said to sometimes venture into [[Castle Town]] in search of boyfriends.{{Ref|OoT|597|[[Gossip Stone]]}} They initially extend this resentment to [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]], but he is able to earn their respect once he proves to them his impressive thieving skills.{{Ref|OoT|1626|[[Gerudo Warrior]]}} | ||
The Gerudo are depicted as fairly malicious in ''Ocarina of Time''. It seems they carry a bad reputation among [[Hylians]] in particular, some of whom will be frightened by the [[Gerudo Mask]] if worn in their vicinity. The Gerudo are implicated in the destruction of a bridge that was built by the [[Carpenters]], most of whom they later imprison. Furthermore, it seems that most Gerudo do indeed swear allegiance to their king, [[Ganondorf]]. To what length their allegiance goes is unknown, however, as the subject is only touched on briefly. | |||
=== | ===Notable Gerudo=== | ||
Second within the Gerudo chain of command is [[Nabooru]], junior only to [[Ganondorf]] himself. While her position may seem indicative of where her loyalties lie, Nabooru is actually in strong opposition to Ganondorf's aspirations. She assists [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] during his foray into the [[Desert Colossus]] and is later awakened as the Sage of Spirit. | |||
Another prominent, albeit unnamed, individual is the [[Gerudo Warrior]], allegedly put in charge by Nabooru during her leave of absence. She grants Link the [[Gerudo Token]] as a show of respect, very much impressed by his successful infiltration of the [[Gerudo Fortress]]. | |||
==''Majora's Mask''== | |||
{{Main|Gerudo Pirate}} | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the term "Gerudo" is rarely used, most of [[Termina|Termina's]] residents instead opting for the colloquial term of "pirate." These Terminian Gerudo exhibit a malevolent and xenophobic nature much like their [[Hyrule|Hyrulean]] counterparts. They inhabit the [[Pirate's Fortress]] located within [[Great Bay]], and are implicated in the theft of [[Lulu|Lulu's]] [[Zora Egg|eggs]]. | |||
==''Four Swords Adventures''== | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Gerudo inhabit [[Gerudo Village]] within the [[Desert of Doubt]], having left their previous home in the [[Gerudo Desert]] around the time that the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' occurred. They are depicted as having become aware of the suffering they caused in the past—denouncing the actions of their former king, [[Ganon#Four Swords Adventures|Ganondorf]]—and now wish to make amends with the [[Hylians]]. Furthermore, Ganondorf's own presence has failed to sway them, remaining firm that he has broken the law by embarking on a quest to steal the [[Trident]]. | |||
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