Sand Seal
Sand Seals,(BotW | HWAoC)[1][name references needed][2] also stylized as Sand-Seals,(BotW)[3] are recurring Creatures in The Legend of Zelda series.
Characteristics
Breath of the Wild
007 (007) Sand Seal |
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Sand Seals are naturally yellowish tan in color and have long tusks similar to a walrus. Sand Seals are native to the Gerudo Desert Gateway,[4] but can be found throughout the Gerudo Desert. Sand Seals swim through the sands of the Gerudo Desert as if it were water. Link can Sand Seal surf by catching a wild Sand Seal, but he must have a Shield and must approach it very slowly due to its sensitivity to sound.[5] Link can also approach them after temporarily stunning them using Remote Bombs or Bomb Arrows. Sand Seal surfing is the quickest way to travel through the Gerudo Desert.[6]
The Gerudo train Sand Seals and rely on them for travel across the Gerudo Desert.[7][8] Trained Sand Seals are red in color, faster and will wait for their rider to return instead of running off the moment they are dismounted.[9][10] Link can rent a Sand Seal at the Sand-Seal Rental Shop Northwest Booth or the Sand-Seal Rental Shop Southeast Booth in Gerudo Town for 20 Rupees or 50 Rupees if he does not have a Shield.[11] These Shops are marked by Sand-Seal Statues.[3]
Riju's blue Sand Seal, Patricia, can be found in a courtyard beside the Royal Palace of Gerudo Town, where she is cared for by Padda.[12][13] Patricia is said to be a wise oracle.[14] Padda will translate Patricia's words of wisdom if Link feeds the Seal some fruit.[15] Patricia assists Riju in getting near the Divine Beast Vah Naboris while disabling its legs during the Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest.[16]
The Gerudo participate in Sand-Seal Racing, a traditional Gerudo competition that involves Sand Seal surfing races.[17] Link can participate in Sand-Seal Racing at the Sand-Seal Rally after calming Naboris.[18] To complete "The Undefeated Champ" Shrine Quest, Link must beat the current record of 1:30, held by the Sand-Seal Racing champion, Tali, in order to obtain the Grand Trophy.[19]
Tears of the Kingdom
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
One sand seal appears in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and that is Patricia, who serves as Riju's attack method.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | スナザラシ (Sunazarashi)[20] | |
   ChineseTR | 沙海象 (Shā hǎixiàng) | |
 ChineseSI | 沙海象 (Shāhǎixiàng) | |
 Dutch | Woestijnwalrus[21] | Desert walrus |
 FrenchEU | Morse des sables | |
 German | Sandrobbe | |
 Italian | Foca delle sabbie | |
 Korean | 모래표범 (Moraepyobeom) | |
 Russian | Песчаный котик (Peschanyy kotik) | |
 SpanishLA | Morsa del Desierto | |
 SpanishEU | Morsa del desierto | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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A trained Sleigh Seal from Breath of the Wild
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Patricia, a named Sand Seal from Breath of the Wild
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A Sand Seal statue from Breath of the Wild
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Link riding a Sand Seal while fighting a Molduga from Breath of the Wild
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A red Sand Seal and Patricia beside Link and Riju from Breath of the Wild
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Concept art of a Sand Seal from Breath of the Wild
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Early concept art of Sand Seals from Breath of the Wild
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Artwork of Riju riding Patricia from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
See Also
- Sand-Seal Race
- Sand-Seal Rally
- Sand-Seal Rental Shop West Gate Booth
- Sand-Seal Rental Shop East Gate Booth
- Sleigh Seal
- Walrus
References
- ↑ "Sand Seal" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Patricia
The Best Sand Seal" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "My shop in Gerudo Town has a big sand-seal statue on it. Just look for that, and you'll find me!" — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sand seals are animals native to the Gerudo Desert Gateway." — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sand seals are especially sensitive to the sounds around them. The trick is to approach very, very slowly..." — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you are hoping to cross the vast Gerudo Desert, sand-seal surfing is the way to do it!" — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The sand seals here were all trained by Frelly." — Essa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Obviously, sand seals are incredibly important to the Gerudo people." — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "They're faster, and they'll wait for you to return to them." — Essa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By comparison, the ones outside who haven't been trained will just run off the moment you dismount." — Essa (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It's only 20 rupees to rent one! Need a shield, too? Just pay 50 rupees! What do you say?" — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Anyway, I make sure to care for Patricia so that she'll be ready at a moment's notice from the chief." — Padda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sav'saaba. Are you a traveler? Sitting here is the chief's favorite sand seal, Patricia. But she's no ordinary sand seal..." — Padda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "She's actually something of an oracle!" — Padda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you offer fruit to Patricia by placing it before her, you'll receive some words of wisdom in return!" — Padda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Naboris has finally been calmed! It sounds like our chief and Patricia played a big part in the whole adventure, too!" — Lorn (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The sand-seal race is a traditional Gerudo competition." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Now that the Divine Beast is gone, we can finally use the race course!" — Shabonne (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Tali's record is 1:30! If you can beat that record, that trophy is yours." — Shabonne (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "スナザラシ" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Woestijnwalrus" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)