Merina
Merina is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Merina is a Gerudo Soldier who guards the North Gate of Gerudo Town with Dorrah. She wields a Gerudo Spear.
When Link tries to enter Gerudo Town without a disguise, Dorrah and Merina will stop him from passing through.[3] When Link speaks to Merina, she notices that Link is a "voe," or a man, and warns him that men are not allowed into Gerudo Town.[4] When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only "vai," or women, are allowed.[5] When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.[6]
If Link asks what "voe" means, Merina explains that it is the Gerudo word for "man."[7] Similarly, she reveals that "vai" in the Gerudo word for "woman."[8] After either of these explanations, she will find it ridiculous that Link is trying to enter Gerudo Town without knowing the difference between "voe" and "vai."[9]
When Link speaks to Merina while wearing the Gerudo Outfit on, she comments that they do not see many Hylian women around and welcomes him to Gerudo Town.[10] Merina also explains that only women are allowed inside Town walls, and she invites Link to take his time there.[11] In this scenario, when Link asks about the meaning of "voe" or "vai," Merina will politely teach him.[12][13] She recommends that Link learn the Gerudo language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.[14] Before finishing speaking, Merina also recommends that Link order a Noble Pursuit at The Noble Canteen, calling it the best drink she has ever had.[15] If Link approaches her again, she vows to keep all voe out of Gerudo Town.[16]
If Link speaks to Merina after calming the Divine Beast Vah Naboris, she is grateful that Riju has brought peace back to the Gerudo Desert.[17] Due to this, she is excited to return to living her life.[18]
Tears of the Kingdom
Trivia
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | |
 EnglishBR | Merina (BotW) | |
 Japanese |
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   ChineseTR | 姆艾麗塔 (Mǔàilìtǎ) (BotW | TotK) | |
 ChineseSI | 姆艾丽塔 (Mǔàilìtǎ) (BotW | TotK) | |
 Dutch | Merina (BotW) | |
 FrenchCA | Marisa (BotW | TotK) | |
 FrenchEU | Marisa (BotW | TotK) | |
 German | Merina (BotW | TotK) | |
 Italian | Muelita (BotW | TotK) | |
 Korean | 무에리타 (TotK) | |
 SpanishLA | Mereen (BotW) | |
 SpanishEU |
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See Also
References
- ↑ "Merina" — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Merina" — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Freeze! Where do you think you're going?! Not into town—that's for sure! No voe allowed. Off with you!" — Dorrah (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sav'otta. Wait a... You're a voe! Voe are forbidden here in Gerudo Town. Only vai are allowed inside!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Voe! Are you still here?! I told you, only vai are allowed inside!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "All voe must leave at once!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Voe?] When I say "voe," I mean "man," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Vai?] When I say "vai," I mean "woman," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You don't even know the difference between voe and vai, and you're trying to enter town?!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "We don't get a lot of Hylian vai around here. Welcome to Gerudo Town." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It is an old tradition here that only vai are allowed within the walls. Voe are strictly forbidden. Take your time here." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Voe?] Voe is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[Vai?] Vai is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "There are many other Gerudo words, and it would help to learn them if you plan on entering Gerudo Town." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Here's a tip: if you stop by the canteen, do yourself a favor and order a Noble Pursuit. It's hands down the best drink I've ever had." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I will not let a single voe pass, even if it was a mere ant. But you are fine. Please relax and enjoy your time here." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Our chief has finally done it. It's been a long time since I've seen the desert as peaceful as this..." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "And now that I've refreshed myself, I can really buckle down and get back to living my life!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You got some nerve!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
