Royal Palace's Throne Room
The Royal Palace's Throne Room is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.(BotW)[1] The Royal Palace's Throne Room goes unnamed in Tears of the Kingdom and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Features and Overview
Breath of the Wild
The Royal Palace's Throne Room is a part of the Royal Palace in Gerudo Town. It consists of the Palace's first floor, and it contains Riju's Throne and the pedestal for the Thunder Helm. During the day, Riju will sit on her Throne, which is constantly guarded by Buliara. The guards Bertri and Katta guard the interior of the Throne Roome.
When The Champions' Ballad DLC Pack is active, Link is able to obtain the "Champion Urbosa's Song" Recovered Memory. This Memory begins inside the Royal Palace's Throne Room, with Zelda and her Attendant standing in front of Urbosaas she sits upon the Throne. Urbosa accepts Zelda's request for her to be a Champion,[2] explaining that their enemies, the Yiga Clan, have been planning to steal their Thunder Helm along with resurrecting Calamity Ganon.[3] She vows not to rest until the Calamity falls.[4] On behalf of Hyrule, Zelda thanks Urbosa.[5]
Riju greets Link when he first enters the Royal Palace's Throne Room.[6] However, she takes note of his Sheikah Slate, calling it something interesting.[7] Link approaches, but once he reaches the steps to Riju's Throne, Buliara demands he stop and declare his business.[8] Believing that he is more than the average traveler, Riju halts Buliara's questioning and asks Link's name.[9] She then asks what his purpose his coming so far to meet her.[10]
At first, Buliara does not believe that Link is capable of calming Divine Beast Vah Naboris,[11] as all of the Champions that were capable of controling it died 100 years ago.[12] However, Riju remembers her mother telling her a story of a fallen swordsman that the princess put into a deep sleep during the Great Calamity.[13] Though the story always seemed more like a legend than history, the swordsman she heard of was also named Link.[14] Riju points out that Link is carrying a Sheikah relic,[15] which means he must be more than a simple wanderer to possess it.[16]
While Buliara can not recall a Hylian woman among the Champions,[17] she quickly realizes that Link is actually a man.[18] Since Link is a Champion and is there to help with Divine Beast Vah Naboris, Riju refuses to throw him out.[19] Though the Divine Beast is dangerous,[20] the Gerudo have been unable to find a way to calm it on their own.[21] She believes that Link's role as a Champion will allow him to enter and tame Divine Beast Vah Naboris.[22]
Buliara interrupts, urging Riju to reconsider entrusting such a task to a stranger.[23] Instead, she suggests he prove himself by retrieving the Thunder Helm.[24] Riju likes this suggestion,[25] explaining that the Thunder Helm is the only thing that can resist the lightning of Divine Beast Vah Naboris.[26] Buliara sends Link to Captain Teake in the barracks to learn more about the thieves.[27] Without the Thunder Helm, Riju informs Link that he will never be able to approach Naboris.[28] However, she sees Link's appearance as proof that Urbosa is looking out for them.[29]
Link can return to the Royal Palace's Throne Room to speak to Riju after he has calmed Divine Beast Vah Naboris.[30] She is glad to see that Link is alright, and while she is still worried about the greater threat to Hyrule Kingdom, she is relieved that the Gerudo will no longer be in danger from the Divine Beast.[31] Behind Riju's Throne is two Treasure Chests, the contents of which Riju offers Link to show her appreciation.[32] Inside are the Champion's Arms, the Scimitar of the Seven and Daybreaker, which are treasured by the Gerudo as belongings of Urbosa.[33] Since Link was friends with Urbosa, Riju believes it is right for him to have them.[34]
After completing "Divine Beast Vah Naboris", Link can attempt to take the Thunder Helm from the Royal Palace's Throne Room. Buliara stops him, as his status as a hero does not give him permission to touch it.[35] Riju instructs Buliara to calm down and asks Link if he desires the Helm.[36] Despite the deeds Link has done for the Gerudo, Riju is unable to give it to him,[37] but since Link is fighting the enemy of Urbosa, she offers to lend it to him.[38] In order to earn the Thunder Helm, Link must gain the trust of the Gerudo.[39] By solving the worries of Gerudo Town, Link will prove himself worthy.[40] This begins "The Thunder Helm" Side Quest.
Once Link has completed all of the Side Quests in Gerudo Town, Riju shares that she has heard of what he has done and offers her thanks.[41] She declares Link a true friend of the Gerudo and allows him to take the Thunder Helm.[42] More than anyone else, Riju believes Link will be able to use it to its fullest potential.[43] This completes the Side Quest.
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Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
The Royal Palace's Throne Room is located on the first floor of the Royal Palace in the Gerudo Town Stage.
During the Movie "Return of the Chief", Zelda, Impa, Link, and Terrako manage to enter the Royal Palace's Throne Room after being unexpectedly attacked by the Gerudo.[44] Master Kohga, who is disguised as Urbosa, attempts to kill Zelda, but he is stopped by the real Urbosa returning and using her Fury to electrocute him.[45] Before fleeing, he summons several Yiga Footsoldiers to fight on his behalf.[45]
Trivia
- Several examples of Gerudo writing can be found in the Royal Palace's Throne Room.
- The lamp pedestals bear inscriptions that translate to "Gerudo."[46] The inscriptions on their sides read as "Vigilant."[47]
- The statues in the Throne Room, which can also be found outside the Barracks, also have the word "Vigilant" inscribed upon them.[47] These statues also have "Desert sun" on their sides.[48]
- Several pedestals throughout the Royal Palace's Throne Room also read as "Desert sun."[48]
- Riju's Throne bears the words "Gerudo, a resilient desert flower, facing the sun's gaze, Gerudo grows brilliant, while others fade."[49]
- The tablet to the left of Riju's Throne reads, "We stand vigilant, in the desert sun, we are brilliant, over everyone."[50]
- The tablet to the right of Riju's Throne reads, "Vigilant, in the sun, growing brilliant, Gerudo, never outdone."[51]
- The pedestal that displays the Thunder Helm reads, "GERUDO, BRILLIANT IN THE SUN".[52]
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See Also
References
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 320
- ↑ "Princess of Hyrule, I accept your proposition without hesitation." — Urbosa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Not only are they planning to resurrect Calamity Ganon, it seems the Yiga Clan is also after our treasured heirloom." — Urbosa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You have my word. I won't rest until the Calamity falls." — Urbosa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Gerudo chief Urbosa... On behalf of Hyrule and its king, I thank you." — Zelda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Yet another traveler... How did you get in here?" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It seems you have something rather interesting there..." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You stand before Lady Riju, chief of the Gerudo! Declare your business, but come no closer!" — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hold on Buliara... This one appears to be more than a common traveler. You there—what is your name?" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Link... And what is it you've come all the way here to tell me, Link?" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I can calm Naboris.] You think you have what it takes to subdue something so powerful as a Divine Beast?" — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The only ones who could ever control them were Champions like Lady Urbosa. And all of the Champions died in the Calamity 100 years ago." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hmm... Buliara, a memory just jumped into my head—something my mother spoke of. When the Calamity happened, the princess of Hyrule placed a fallen swordsman into a deep sleep." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That swordsman, much like our new friend here, was named Link...though it always seemed more legend than fact." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "What of the device on this one's hip? It appears to be a precious relic of the Sheikah." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I can't imagine they would give something so valuable to a simple drifter—can you?" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "...I don't remember ever hearing of a Hylian vai among the Champions." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Wait a moment... You're a voe!" — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "A voe within our walls is a great crime. But a voe who is a Champion... Well, we'd never mistreat a fried of Lady Urbosa. And if you're here to help us with Naboris, then we are allies." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You saw it on your way to our town. Divine Beast Vah Naboris, cloaked in a massive sanstorm, hurling lightning at any who dare approach." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "We have to do something to stop it, but we have yet to find any way to appease the Divine Beast on our own." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you truly are a Champion, perhaps you will be able to enter Naboris and calm its anger." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Lady Riju! I don't see how you can trust a complete stranger with something as important as this task." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Perhaps if this person were first to prove his worth by recovering your stolen Thunder Helm..." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah, yes... An interesting suggestion." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You see, there is only one thing in all of Hyrule that can withstand the lightning from Naboris. The Thunder Helm, a family heirloom and relic of the Gerudo. But as Buliara says, it was stolen from us." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Our soldiers can tell you all you need to know about the thieves who stole Lady Riju's heirloom. Head through this arch. It will lead you to the barracks. Then, seek out Captain Teake, and ask for a full report." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Without my heirloom, you'll never be able to approach Naboris." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Heh, you know... I take heart in having such a rare visitor as yourself. Lady Urbosa must be looking out for us." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Oh, you're back?!" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I'm glad you're OK... Truly, I am... Naboris is no longer a threat to the town... I'm still worried about the larger threat to Hyrule, but at least my people won't be trouble by Naboris anymore." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I want to offer you these as thanks for your help. I trust you'll accept them." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "These pieces of equipment are priceless treasures of the Gerudo people. They were once worn by Lady Urbosa." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Since you and Lady Urbosa were friends, it's only right that you have them." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Halt! That is the treausre of the Gerudo, the Thunder Helm! You may be held in high esteem, but this does not give you the freedom to lay your hands on the pride of our people." — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Becalm yourself, Buliara. You...desire this helm?" — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I see... And yet, despite the great debt we owe you, I cannot just give such a precious thing to you." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "...But you ARE up against the enemy of Lady Urbosa... And if you truly desire it, then perhaps I can lend it to you..." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Well then, let's see how serious you are. This helm is a cultural treasure. To earn it, you must gain the trust of our people." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I want you to address their concerns and bring a resolute peace to our town." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I have heard of your recent actions. You have returned smiles to the faces of my people... On behalf of all Gerudo, I must offer you my heartfelt thanks. Sarqso." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You are, from this moment on, a true friend of the Gerudo! And if it can help a true friend in need, we will gladly lend you this sacred treasure." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I know that you, more than any other, will be able to use this Thunder Helm to its fullest potential... I believe you can unlock the power of Urbosa that lies within." — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The party sets out for Gerudo Town to recruit their chief, Urbosa, as a pilot of a Divine Beast. However, they are unexpectedly attacked by the Gerudo. Zelda steels herself and attempts to learn Urbosa's true motives." — Story (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 "With Zelda in peril, the real Urbosa makes her appearance, and the imposter chief is revealed to be Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan. Kohga quickly summons reinforcements to the battle then abruptly leaves them to fight on their own." — Story (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
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