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Mellie is a character in Breath of the Wild.[3]

Biography[]

Mellie is an elderly Sheikah woman who resides in Kakariko Village. During the day, she watches over her Plum Garden.[4] At 5:00 PM, she leaves the Garden to Cook dinner in the Common Cooking Area. At 8:00 PM, Mellie returns to her home next to Olkin's Pumpkins, where she and her husband Olkin reside.

It was Raining on the day that Mellie was born, and it was also the day that Impa planted the Plum Garden in Kakariko Village.[5][6] Impa eventually gave the Garden to Mellie.[7] Due to this, the plums are special to Mellie, so she watches over them.[6] According to Mellie, plums represent endurance and prosperity, and thus are the "silent guardians" of Kakariko Village.[8]

A Sign outside of the Garden warns against trespassers.[9] If Link enters Mellie's Plum Garden, while she is watching, she yells at him for the intrusion.[10] Afterwards, she explains to Link that she has been caring for the plum Trees her whole life, and they have become a part of her.[11] She believes that she will die when the Garden does, so she has raised the Trees with as much love as she can.[12] Mellie has vowed to take care of the Garden so long as she is alive, and she refuses to allow Link to mess with them.[13]

When Link trespasses into Mellie's Plum Garden again, she will remind him that he is not allowed to enter.[14] She is concerned that something would happen to her or her plum Trees, so she begs Link to leave them alone for her sake.[15] In anger, she will call him a "rascal" and a "darn whippersnapper."[16][17]

If Link destroys a plum Tree, Mellie will again yell at him to stop.[10] If he speaks to her when only a few have been destroyed, Mellie notices that there are fewer than there were before.[18] When all Mellie's plum Trees, Mellie once again lectures him about their importance, afterwards she realizes that it is not time for such things.[19] Should Link trespass into the Garden after the Trees have been destroyed, Mellie will notice they are gone after she scolds Link.[20] Following both of these scenarios, Mellie expresses her sadness, and she claims that when her plum Trees died, so did life's meaning. [21] Additionally, if Link destroys the Trees while it is Raining, Mellie recounts that this was the Weather the day she was born, and it is therefore fitting for it to Rain on the day her soul was to die.[5]

In the evening, Mellie can be found at the Common Cooking Area, where she Cooks dinner for herself and Olkin.[22] Olkin is a fan of her Cooking, particularly the Fortified Pumpkins that she uses.[23][24] When Link speaks to Mellie during this time, she explains that Olkin's rivalry with Steen stems from his hatred of Carrots, although she does not understand his pettiness.[25]

As she walks back to her home, Mellie remarks that night came quickly, and she warns Link to be careful on the roads in the dark.[26] While she is asleep in her Bed, Link can wake Mellie up, at which point she assures him that she is still alive.[27] However, Mellie apologizes when she realizes that Olkin was not the one who woke her, explaining that he wakes her up at night due to her shallow breathing.[28] She then remarks that men are constantly worrying.[29] When spoken to again, she complains that she is completely awake.[30]

During "The Stolen Heirloom" Shrine Quest, Dorian and Cado both claim that Mellie visited Impa's House the day before the Sheikah Heirloom was stolen.[1][31] If Link asks Mellie about what she does at night, she becomes concerned that he knows what she has been doing.[32] She then states that she spends her nights sleeping in her Bed.[33]

At night, Link can follow Mellie after she leaves her Plum Garden. As she walks, she makes sure Olkin is not around, and she reminds herself to act naturally.[34][35][36] If Mellie catches Link following her, she will call him a creepy delinquent for following around an old woman.[37] She then accuses him of being attracted to older women.[38] While she sees nothing wrong with this, she warns Link that her husband is a fighter.[39] When spoken to again, she tells Link to give up pursuing her.[40] If Link speaks to Mellie once she returns to her Plum Garden, she will accuse him of trying to rob her.[41] However, she also admits that Link might be bored, but she is still tired of seeing him.[42] She then quietly mutters to herself that the sun will be up soon and she needs to hurry.[43]

Once Mellie reaches the hut southwest of her Garden, she will be relieved.[44] She then pulls out a Swift Carrot and begins to eat it. If Link confronts her, Mellie will be frightened.[45] Realizing she has been caught, Mellie admits that she is a fan of Carrots, despite Olkin's hatred of them.[46] Therefore, she occasionally sneaks out at night in order to eat them, but she begs Link not to tell Olkin.[47] When Link asks where the Sheikah Heirloom is, Mellie inquires if he is referring to the "garish thing" in Impa's House.[48] When Link accuses her of stealing it, Mellie is so shocked that she almost chokes.[49] Now believing that Link is talking about the Plum Garden, Mellie informs him that it was given to her by Impa, and while it is an heirloom of Kakariko Village, it is still hers.[7] She then quietly mutters about young people.[50]

If Link speaks to Mellie's again, she talks about how she is unable to resist the flavor of Swift Carrots, claiming there to be no better Food.[51] However, due to how Olkin and Steen treat each other, she feels as though she cannot admit her feelings.[52] When Link ends their conversation, Mellie states that she is counting on him not to tell Olkin.[53]

Nomenclature[]

Mellie's name is derived from Melon.

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRMellie
NetherlandsDutchMellie
CanadaFrenchCAMelo
FranceFrenchEUMelo
GermanyGermanMelo
ItalyItalianMella
SpainSpanishEUMelia
Latin AmericaSpanishLAMelia
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See Also[]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "The only people who came by yesterday were... Lasli from the clothing shop and Grandma Mellie from the plum garden. That's about it." — Dorian (Breath of the Wild)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Don't you think you're going a bit overboard? This plum garden is very special to my wife." — Olkin (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "Mellie" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Hmm, I suppose I should go see how my sweet plum trees are doing..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  5. 5.0 5.1 "I was told it rained the day I was born. Fitting...that it would be raining the day my soul died too..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  6. 6.0 6.1 "These plums here were planted by Impa on the day I was born. They're special to me, so I keep a close watch on them. " — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Impa GAVE me the plum-tree orchard! And yes, the orchard may be an heirloom of this village, but it's technically mine!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "Plums symbolize endurance and prosperity. The way they persevere through the harshness of winter and flower at the first sign of spring... We Sheikah strive to live in harmony with our environment and consider plum trees the silent guardians of our village." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "Mellie's Plum Garden
    No Trespassing
    " — Sign (Breath of the Wild)
  10. 10.0 10.1 "HEY! What are you doing?!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "These plum trees... I've been raising them my whole life. They've grown as I've grown. They're...a part of me." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "When these trees eventually rot and fall away...so will I. That's why I've painstakingly raised them with all the love I can muster." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "So as long as I'm around, there's no way I'll let you mess with my plum garden!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Like I said... You are NOT allowed in here!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "What if something happens to my plum trees? What if something happens to ME?! For goodness' sake... Just leave a poor old lady alone!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "You rascal!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "Darn whippersnapper!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "Perhaps it's just my imagination, but... it seems like there are fewer of them now than there use to be..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "... WHAT AM I SAYING? THIS IS NO TIME FOR A HISTORY LESSON! M-my plum trees... My plum trees are all gone! " — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "... MY PLUM TREES!! There isn't a single one left..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Those trees were my life... I suppose today's the day this old lady's life loses its meaning..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "Let's see here... I gotta sort the old man's supper... What should we have today?" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "My wife's fortified pumpkin dishes are the best. Way better than a barrel o' carrots, that's for sure!" — Olkin (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "My wife's tough dishes are made from fortified pumpkins. They're out of this world. There are A LOT of fortified pumpkins in that recipe, I tell ya what." — Olkin (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "Just between you and me, it's not that my old Okin really hates Steen...he just can't stand carrots! I don't get what it is about men. So petty..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "It got dark quick today, didn't it? Young one, you should know the roads are dangerous at night. Be careful." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "Yeah, yeah. I'm still alive. It's fine—don't worry..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  28. "Huh? Oh! Sorry, I thought you were my old Olkin. My breath is so shallow when I sleep, sometimes my Olkin gets worried and wakes me up." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  29. "I don't know what it is about men. Constantly worrying..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  30. "Welp, now I'm completely awake..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  31. "Yes, known villagers are free to come and go as they please. I think the only people that stopped by around the time the heirloom went missing were Lasli and Mellie." — Cado (Breath of the Wild)
  32. "[Nighttime activities?] At night? So he knows... I didn't think anyone had seen me." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  33. "Nighttime, huh? Well, I sleep at night. In my house. On a bed. That's about it." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  34. "Is my old man gone?" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  35. "Just act naturally..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  36. "I made it this far..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  37. "Who's there?! Hmph... Following a weak, old woman around like some kind of creepy delinquent!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  38. "Are you into older women or something?" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  39. "Well, there's nothing wrong with that...but I'm married to a fightin' man, I'll have you know!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  40. "I can tell you're into older women, but I'm married. Give it up." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  41. "So you're still here... There's only one reason to follow around an old woman in the wee hours of the night... HELP! I'M BEING ROBBED!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  42. "Or maybe you're just bored. Either way, I'm sick of looking at your mug." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  43. "The sun will be up before I know it. Must hurry..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  44. "Phew..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  45. "Grah!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  46. "Heh... You caught me orange-handed. Yes, I'm a big fan of carrots. But my old man hates them." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  47. "So sometimes I sneak out at night to get my fill. Please don't tell my husband!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  48. "[Where's the heirloom?] You mean that garish thing in Impa's house?" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  49. "[Did you steal it?] *cough cough* Is that any way to talk to an old woman? I almost choked on my carrot!" — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  50. "You young people..." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  51. "You caught me... I simply can't get enough of the bittersweet and nutty flavor that lies beneath its fiery exterior. There is no greater food." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  52. "But seeing how those two are acting, I'm not about to admit to having a love affair with carrots." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
  53. "[Right.] I'm counting on you not to tell my old man about this." — Mellie (Breath of the Wild)
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