Finley

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Finley is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[3][name references needed]

Biography

Breath of the Wild

Finley is a Zora from Zora's Domain. She can be found running around the Domain, upset that her mother Kodah will not let her go to the Bank of Wishes to send a letter, because of Divine Beast Vah Ruta.[4] Finley says it is condescending for her mother to still treat her like a child.[5] She is at that awkward Zora age where she is a young woman but still has not had her growth spurt yet.[6] Finley believes she will never grow taller and laments that it is awful to be herself sometimes.[7] She doubts that Hylians have to deal with such nonsense since they age so fast.[8]

If Link asks who she is, Finley introduces herself and says all the other girls are "head over flippers" for Sidon, but she believes everyone has their own special prince out there waiting for them.[9] When asked about the Bank of Wishes, Finley explains that it is a location halfway down Zora River.[10] She goes on to say that if a letter is sent down the Zora River from the Bank of Wishes and there is a reply, that person will be theirs forever.[11] When questioned about the letter, Finley reveals that she has a pen pal who she communicates with by tossing a letter in a bottle down Zora River.[12]

After the Divine Beast Vah Ruta has been appeased, Kodah is unable to find Finley, who apparently told her mother that she was going to find a prince of her own.[13] Because of this, Finley can be found at the Bank of Wishes, where she asks her Love Letter to carry her thoughts.[14] When she notices Link, she asks if he has a wish for the Water Fairy too, before realizing he does not have a letter.[15] Finley then wonders if Link is a servant of the Water Fairy.[16] If he agrees with Finley's statement, she will tell him not to make fun of her just because she is a cute girl.[17] If Link says he is a traveler, Finley will express excitement.[18]

Either way, Finley will request Link's help.[19] She asks Link to follow her Love Letter when she releases it down the River to know whoever picks it up.[20] Finley says to report back to her so she can find out what kind of person received it.[21] She explains that she cannot do it herself because her mother does not want her to venture too far.[22] Finley begs Link to find the person who picks up the letter.[23] Finley then throws the Letter into the Zora River and asks if he is ready,[24] warning Link that the Letter container breaks easily.[25] This initiates the "Special Delivery" Side Quest.

After following the Love Letter, a Hylian man named Sasan receives it.[26] He reveals to Link that he was traveling to Zora's Domain when he received the first Letter from Finley.[27] Ever since, he has been corresponding with her by having travelers take his replies to Zora's Domain.[28] Sasan admits that he lied to Finley in his responses, claiming to be a buff traveler, and he cannot meet her without revealing the truth.[29] If he knew that he would fall for her, he claims he never would have lied.[30]

With Link's encouragement, Sasan decides to pursue the sender.[31] Afterwards, Finley can then be found back in Zora's Domain listening to Sasan tell her his traveling stories.[32] She tells Sasan that Link was the one who helped make sure her Love Letter arrived safely.[33] Finley thanks Link for introducing her to her soul mate.[34] After discussing it, the two decided they would thank him when they next saw him, and so they give him a Gold Rupee.[35] Finley tells Sasan to be sure to Swimming, Climb, and lift so he can build up the muscles he promised her.[36]

Finley laughs while she talks with Sasan.[37] When Link speaks to her during this time, she claims to be discussing important things with him,[38] such as how many siblings he has and his favorite Foods.[39][40] She also encourages him to Swim so he can build up his muscles.[41] Sasan agrees, saying he will Swim as fast as he can for her.[42]

On her own, Finley tells Link about how gorgeous and great Sasan is.[43] She reminds Link to say hello to Sasan when he arrives.[44] At night, she tells Link it is time for kids like him to go to Bed and that he should sleep soon.[45][46] She sleeps in the lowest pool in the Sleeping Chamber.

Tears of the Kingdom



Nomenclature

Finley is a variation of the name "Finlay."[47]

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LanguageNames
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBR
Finley (BotW)
Japan
Japanese
フィネ (BotW | TotK)
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
菲內 (Fēinèi) (BotW | TotK)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
菲内 (Fēinèi) (BotW | TotK)
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Finley (BotW)
Canada
FrenchCA
Alfine (BotW | TotK)
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Alfine (BotW | TotK)
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Fine (BotW | TotK)
The Italian Republic
Italian
Finel (BotW | TotK)
The Republic of Korea
Korean
피네 (TotK)
Latin America
SpanishLA
Rinley (BotW)
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Rinley (BotW | TotK)
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See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Now I'm married to Kayden, and I'm a mother of one. My daughter's name is Finley. We're all very happy." — Kodah (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "Tee hee... I have a boooyfrieeeend..." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "Finley" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Ugh! I'm so mad at her! I need to go to the Bank of Wishes to send a letter...but Mother won't let me go because of that water monster." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "She treats me like I'm still a child. It's sooo condescending." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "It's really terrible to be at that awkward Zora age where I'm a young woman but I haven't had my growth spurt yet." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "Just my luck to be a late bloomer. I'll probably NEVER grow taller. Ugh, it's awful to be me sometimes." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "I doubt Hylians have to deal with nonsense like this since you age so fast. You're so lucky." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "I'm Finley. All the other girls are head over flippers for Prince Sidon... But not me. I believe everyone has their own special prince out there, just waiting for them!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "The Bank of Wishes is halfway down Zora River." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "If you send a letter down the River from the Bank of Wishes and get a reply... that person will be yours forever!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "I have a pen pal! When I put a letter in a bottle and send it down Zora River, I always get a reply, without fail. It's so fun and mysterious!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "... I can't find my daughter, Finley... When we last spoke, she said something crazy like, "I want to find a prince of my very own!"" — Kodah (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Carry my thoughts...to him..." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "Hm? Do you have a wish for the water fairy too? Oh... I suppose not. If you did, you'd have a letter to send." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "But wait, does that mean you're... a servant of the water fairy?!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "That can't possibly be so... Please don't make fun of me just because I'm a cute girl." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "Oh, really?! How lucky!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "Oh, WOW! If that's the case, I have an important request for you!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "Once I release it, I'd like you to follow my love letter and get to know whoever picks it up." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Once you do that, please report back to me so I can find out what kind of person he is..." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "I know, I know. You're probably thinking, "Why not just go yourself, lazy girl?!" I'm right, aren't I? The thing is, I promised my mother I wouldn't venture out too far." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "So I'm begging you. Please... Find the person who picks up this letter. OK?" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "Excellent! OK! I'm going to throw the letter in now! Are you ready?" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "These letter containers break easily, so please be careful." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "A mysterious letter from a Zora woman... Intriguing, is it not?" — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "I was on my way to Zora's Domain... but a love letter in this inlet caught my eye. The writer seems to be a lovely Zora named Finley." — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  28. "I've been corresponding with her by giving my replies to travelers heading to Zora's Domain." — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  29. "Well, earlier I lied when I wrote to her that I was a buff traveler. She said she wanted to meet me, but... Even though I'm dying to meet her, I can't do it." — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  30. "I've really blown it. If I had known this would happen—that I'd fall for her—I never would've lied..." — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  31. "[Love reigns supreme.] Love reigns supreme... Hmmm. I suppose it does. Ya know, hearing that does make me feel a little better. OK! It's time for me to take a chance and try to meet her..." — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  32. "Sasan, you're so dreamy! Please, tell me more stories of your travel adventures!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  33. "Oh! It's you! Hey, Sasan! This is the guy who made sure my letter reached you safely!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  34. "Thank you so much for introducing me to my soul mate!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  35. "Sasan and I discussed it, and we decided we just HAD to thank you the next time we saw you. So here... This is from both of us. Thank you for everything!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  36. "Sasan! Be sure to swim and climb and lift and stuff. A LOT. That will help you build up those muscles you promised me!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  37. "♪Tee hee!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  38. "I'm discussing important things with Sasan right now." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  39. "Like how many brothers and sisters he has. Important things like that!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  40. "Like his favorite foods! Important things like that!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  41. "♪Sasan! Swim a bunch so you can build up your muscles, OK?" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  42. "OK, darling! For you, I'll swim as fast as I can!" — Sasan (Breath of the Wild)
  43. "My boyfriends... He's so gorgeous and great—you won't believe it!" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  44. "When Sasan gets here, be sure to say hello, OK?" — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  45. "Never mind me...but it's past the time that kids like you should be in bed." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  46. "You should go to sleep soon." — Finley (Breath of the Wild)
  47. Meaning, origin and history of the name Finley (web archive), Behind the Name, published January 21, 2022, retrieved November 13, 2022.