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I'm a guy who just enjoys writing stuff and the sensation of typing. I got into Zelda probably a lot later than most people here and my favorite is OoT. Zelda Dungeon has since been my preferred choice for walkthroughs, so I was naturally drawn to its wiki whenever I needed more info on something. I noticed that a lot of articles could use some work, so I decided to give back a bit.

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I feel that a lot of modern games take a slower and more cinematic approach to things, but I like games that feel game-y, so I tend to play a lot of older stuff. My favorite series' are Half-Life, Pokemon, Earthbound, Team Fortress, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls.

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Gerudo

This article is about the Gerudo race. For the province named after them, see Gerudo (Province).

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A Gerudo from Ocarina of Time

Special Characteristics	Almost all women Sharp, bird-like noses
Games	Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Four Swords Adventures Breath of the Wild Age of Calamity Tears of the Kingdom
Location	Ocarina of Time Gerudo's Fortress Majora's Mask Great Bay Four Swords Adventures Desert of Doubt Breath of the Wild Gerudo Town Kara Kara Bazaar
Key Characters	Aveil Ganondorf Nabooru Riju Twinrova Urbosa

The Gerudo are a recurring race in 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 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

Female Gerudo make their debut in 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. They initially extend this resentment to Link, but he is able to earn their respect once he proves to them his impressive thieving skills.

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 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 article: Gerudo Pirate

In Majora's Mask, the term "Gerudo" is rarely used, most of Termina's residents instead opting for the colloquial term of "pirate." These Terminian Gerudo exhibit a malevolent and xenophobic nature much like their Hyrulean counterparts. They inhabit the Pirate's Fortress located within Great Bay, and are implicated in the theft of Lulu's eggs.

Four Swords Adventures

In 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 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, 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.

References

1. ↑ "They say that Gerudo sometimes come to Hyrule Castle Town to look for boyfriends." — Gossip Stone, Ocarina of Time.
2. ↑ "From now on, you're free to come and go as you please through the gate to the desert. You'll find the Spirit Temple, where the exalted Nabooru lives, out there in the desert." — Gerudo Warrior, Ocarina of Time.