Gerudo Town is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.(BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom | AoCAge of Calamity)[1][2][3][4]
In the past, Gerudo Town was constructed around the largest oasis in the Gerudo Desert.[7] The Town's Water is sourced from the Royal Palace, where it then flows throughout the town within waterways.[8] Being isolated from the rest of Hyrule, Gerudo Town's culture developed independently and is considered to be unique.[7] During the Great Calamity 100 years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild, Gerudo Town was spared any damage from the Guardians' assault, though their chief at the time, Urbosa, was killed while fighting Thunderblight Ganon.[9] In modern times, the chief of Gerudo Town is Riju, who inherited the position at a young age due to her mother's untimely demise.[10] When Divine Beast Vah Naboris became active in the East Barrens, the Gerudo began to fear that it would trample their Town.[11][12]
When Link normally tries to enter Gerudo Town, he will be stopped by the guards.[13] As part of the "Forbidden City Entry" Main Quest, Link is tasked with finding a man who was supposedly able to enter Gerudo Town.[14] After receiving the Gerudo Outfit from Vilia, Link will be able to pass through the gates of Gerudo Town.[15] In addition to other pieces of the Gerudo Outfit, Link can wear the Sand Boots, the Snow Boots, and the Thunder Helm in Gerudo Town without being thrown out by the guards.
During the "Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest, Link offers Riju and Buliara his help in calming the Divine Beast.[16] Before he can do so, he must first prove himself by retrieving the Thunder Helm, which was stolen by the Yiga Clan.[17] Once he returns to Gerudo Town with the Thunder Helm, he will be directed to meet with Riju outside of her Bedroom, which is located on the second floor of the Royal Palace.[18] There, she tells him to meet her at the Lookout Post when he is ready to face Divine Beast Vah Naboris.[19] After Link successfully appeases the Divine Beast, Riju will allow him to take the Scimitar of the Seven and the Daybreaker as a reward for saving Gerudo Town.[20]
Two separate Treasure Chests are located within Gerudo Town. The first is a wooden Chest can be found in the storage area northeast of Fashion Passion, and it contains a Silver Rupee. A second Treasure Chest made of metal is buried in the Sand near the Southeast Gate, which Link can find a Golden Bow inside of.
Following the Upheaval, Gerudo Town was covered by a Sand Shroud that made it almost impossible for anyone to navigate the Gerudo Desert, and soon came under attack by a horde of Gibdos that could not be harmed by the soldiers' Weapons. The majority of Gerudo Town's inhabitants took refuge in an underground shelter until the situation can be resolved, while Gerudo Town itself is nearly deserted and occupied by Gibdos. Link no longer needs Gerudo clothing to enter.
Despite being a place where only females are allowed, two male Gorons are shown to be in the city in Breath of the Wild. One of them, Lyndae, questions why they were allowed in.[citation needed]
In Breath of the Wild, many of the visitors state they have trouble speaking the Gerudo language, which has lots of "v"s in it. This is something that is lost in translation as unlike many other languages Japanese does not have a "v" sound, and Japanese speakers normally emulate it with "b"s.
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Japan
Japanese
ゲルドの街 (Gerudo no Machi)(BotWBreath of the Wild)
ゲルドの街 (Gerudo no Machi)(TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
Gerudo City
Gerudo Town
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
格鲁德小镇 (Gélǔdé Xiǎozhèn)(TotKTears of the Kingdom)
格鲁德小镇 (Gélǔdé xiǎozhèn)(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTRTraditional
格魯德小鎮 (Gélǔdé Xiǎozhèn)(TotKTears of the Kingdom)
格魯德小鎮 (Gélǔdé xiǎozhèn)(EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Gerudo-fort(BotWBreath of the Wild | EoWEchoes of Wisdom | AoCAge of Calamity)[28][29]
Gerudo Fort
Canada
FrenchCACanadian
Cité Gerudo(TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Cité Gerudo(TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Gerudo-Stadt(BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom | AoCAge of Calamity)[30][31]
Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Cittadella Gerudo(TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
The Republic of Korea
Korean
겔드의 마을(TotKTears of the Kingdom | EoWEchoes of Wisdom)
↑They only let women into that town...And to think we came all the way out here... — Robsten (Breath of the Wild)
↑It appears you have claimed fourSpirit Orbs. In exchange for fourSpirit Orbs, I will amplify your being. So tell me what it is that you desire. — Goddess Statue (Breath of the Wild)
↑Stay on your edge, Link! This formidable adversary was made by Ganon and brought me to a warrior's demise 100 years ago. — Urbosa (Breath of the Wild)
↑Buliara told me today that Mother has passed on and gone to a better place... She said that my mother's death means I am now the chief of the Gerudo people. I wish she'd stayed here, though. I don't see how it can be a better place with us apart... — Chief's Diary (Breath of the Wild)
↑That's the Divine Beast Vah Naboris. They say it used to be a god who protected this area, but... It suddenly appeared a little while ago and just started walking around aimlessly. Everyone's afraid that it may wander into town eventually. — Lashley (Breath of the Wild)
↑Having investigated Divine Vah Naboris, I can say that if it came to Gerudo Town, we'd be helpless. — Chief's Diary (Breath of the Wild)
↑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)
↑You heard of a man at the Kara Kara Bazaar who found a way to sneak into Gerudo Town, a place men are forbidden from entering.
↑[I can calm Naboris.] You think you have what it takes to subdue something so powerful as a Divine Beast? The only ones who could ever control them were Champions like Lady Urbosa. And all the Champions died in the Calamity 100 years ago. — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
↑Lady Riju! I don't see how you can trust a complete stranger with something as important as this task. Perhaps if this person were first to prove his worth by recovering your stolen Thunder Helm... — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
↑If you are looking for Lady Riju, she's on the second floor. Normally people aren't allowed into her sleeping quarters, but she has given you special permission it seems... — Buliara (Breath of the Wild)
↑I'll head out now. Let's meet up at the lookout postsouth of town. — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
↑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 troubled by Naboris anymore. I want to offer you these as thanks for your help. I trust you'll accept them. These pieces of equipment are priceless treasures of the Gerudo people. They were once worn by Lady Urbosa. Since you and Lady Urbosa were friends, it's only right that you have them. — Riju (Breath of the Wild)
↑Malena's husband has fallen ill. He needs the guts of a Molduga in order to get better. The Molduga is a ferocious monster that's sensitive to the slightest vibration, and it attacks anything that comes near it. The woman is desperately looking for help, but nobody seems capable... — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑The clothes shop Fashion Passion has a secret entrance where only members can get in. To gain entrance, you need a secret password known only to members. It seems that once you give the wrong password, you won't be able to try again for an entire day. — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑Isha, the jeweler, is in a bind. She ran out of the flint she needs to keep making her accessories. She says that she can reopen her store if you bring her 10 pieces of flint. — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑There are statues of the seven heroines east of Gerudo Town. They may have something to do with the location of a hidden shrine.
First, solve the meaning behind the message: "When the symbols of the seven find their place, the blessed path will be revealed." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑Dalia has been working hard to start an orchard, but garbage keeps appearing in her water source, so her efforts are all for naught. What sort of vile polluter would toss his or her garbage away with such indifference? — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑Barta has disappeared again. She headed south in search of leviathan bones but never came back. Not only is the area home to Molduga, but it's also known for extreme heat. You'll need special gear, or you'll be in danger. Use your map to search for Barta. — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
↑The Thunder Helm has been passed down as a prized treasure of the Gerudo since Urbosa's time. It doesn't seem like they'll just give it to you, but if you're able to solve all the town's problems, they'll at least lend it to you. — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
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Gerudo Town
Purah
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Gerudo Desert
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