Laine
Laine is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Laine is a Gerudo Soldier who guards the Northwest Gate of Gerudo Town.[3] She stands at her post all day carrying a Gerudo Spear.
When Link tries to enter Gerudo Town without wearing the Gerudo Outfit, Laine will stop him from passing by.[4] While it is safe inside, she is unable to let a man enter due to Gerudo Town law.[5][6] Laine suggests that Link goes back to the Kara Kara Bazaar if he seeks shelter.[7]
Laine is impressed that Link approached Gerudo Town from the northwest, and she asks if he passed through the Sandstorm over the West Barrens.[8] If Link claims that he did, Laine will deny it and say that it is impossible.[9] If Link says he did not, Laine does not find that surprising.[10] She goes on to explain that a Gerudo Sandstorm has the "temperament of a raging stallion."[11] She goes on to explain that the ancients used these Sandstorm to their advantage and hid treasure in them.[12]
If Link approaches Laine while wearing the Gerudo Outfit, she warns him to avoid Sandstorm.[13] She explains that it is very easy for one to lose their sense of direction, and even Gerudo get lost in such circumstances.[14] She remarks that the Sandstorm have made the Gerudo Desert a perfect hiding place for bandits and treasures.[15]
When Link asks about the treasure, Laine admits that she does not know all the details.[16] However, she tells Link about the Swordswomen Statues, which are scattered across the Gerudo Desert.[17] She has heard rumors that they point to the hiding place of an ancient treasure, though Laine herself dismisses this as superstition.[18] Even if it was true, Laine considers the threat of the dangerous Monsters in the Sandstorm mean it is not worth the risk.[19] After Laine is finished speaking, Link receives "The Silent Swordswomen" Shrine Quest.
During the "Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest, Link is able to ask Laine about Karusa Valley.[20] She points him past the West Barrens, and she claims that even though he is unable to see it, Karusa Valley is in that direction.[21] Due to the length of the Valley, Laine suggests that he take a Sand Seal.[22]
After Link has calmed Divine Beast Vah Naboris, Laine will comment that the Sand-Seal Races will be starting up again.[23] She remarks that it has been too long since she has seen the Sand-Seal Racing champion, Tali, show her talent.[24] She considers going to the Sand-Seal Rally once she finishes her shift.[25]
If Link asks about the Sand-Seal Races, Laine tells him that he can find the Sand-Seal Rally by looking for a gate with red fabric past the other side of Gerudo Town.[26] Since it is located outside of Town, both men and women are able to participate.[27] Laine explains that the Sand-Seal Race is traditional Gerudo competition.[28]
Even with the Divine Beast gone, Laine warns Link that there are still Monsters and Sandstorm to be careful of.[29] Due to the danger, she reminds Link to tread lightly as he travels the Gerudo Desert.[30]
Tears of the Kingdom
Trivia
- Laine is one of several characters that will hit Link back if he attacks them with a Weapon.[31][32][33] These attacks deal no damage.
Nomenclature
Laine is an Estonian name meaning "wave."[34]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 EnglishBR | Laine (BotW) | |
 Japanese |
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   ChineseTR | 拉亦娜 (Lāyìnà) (BotW | TotK) | |
 ChineseSI | 拉亦娜 (Lāyìnà) (BotW | TotK) | |
 Dutch | Laine (BotW) | |
 FrenchCA | Lamenn (BotW | TotK) | |
 FrenchEU | Lamenn (BotW | TotK) | |
 German | Laina (BotW | TotK) | |
 Italian | Raina (BotW | TotK) | |
 Korean | 라이너 (TotK) | |
 SpanishLA | Layne (BotW) | |
 SpanishEU | Layne (BotW | TotK) | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
See Also
References
- ↑ "Laine" — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Laine" — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Greetings, Hylian. This is the northwest gate of Gerudo Town. Feel free to admire it from the outside." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I cannot allow a voe to go any farther. I must ask you to leave at once." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It's safe within the walls of the city, but I can't let a voe like you inside." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "But don't attempt to cross its threshold. Town law states voe like yourself are not allowed within these walls." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If it's shelter you seek, you'll have to head back to Kara Kara Bazaar." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Though I must admit I'm impressed you got here from the northwest. Did you truly pass through that sandstorm to get here?" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "No, that would be impossible..." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Of course you didn't." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "A Gerudo sandstorm has the temperament of a raging stallion." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "And that's precisely why ancient cultures hid all manner of treasure in the Gerudo Desert." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "We caution all travelers to avoid the sandstorms." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you wander into one, you'll lose all sense of direction. Even us Gerudo are in a bind if one seizes upon us." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The danger of the sandstorms makes the desert the perfect hiding place for thieving bandits and priceless treasures." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Treasure?] Having said that, I don't really know the details either." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "There are statues of swordswomen scattered across Gerudo Desert. They're remnants of ages long past." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "People talk about the statues pointing to the hiding place of ancient treasure...but that's just superstition." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Even if it was true, there are dangerous monsters in the sandstorms. I wouldn't risk it." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Karusa Valley?] So you're the Hylian that Captain Teake was talking about? The thieves' hideout is in Karusa Valley." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You can't see Karusa Valley from here, but it's in that direction." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Karusa Valley runs deep into the highlands and is longer than you'd expect. If you intend to go, you should take a sand seal." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The Divine Beast is gone, so the sand-seal races should be starting up again." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It's been too long since I've seen the champion strut her stuff." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Maybe I'll head over there after work..." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Sand-seal races?] If you go around Gerudo Town along this wall from the back, you'll see a gate with red fabric on it." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That's the sand-seal race course. It's outside the town, so vai and voe can participate" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The sand-seal race is a traditional Gerudo competition. The champion may even be there right now!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I'm glad that the Divine Beast is gone, but we still have monsters and sandstorms to deal with." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Make no mistake—the desert still hides peril between every dune. Tread lightly." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Bring it on!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "What are you doing?!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You looking to fight?!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Laine (web archive), Behind the Name, published May 29, 2020, retrieved August 20, 2022.