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Merina is a character in Breath of the Wild.[1]

Biography[]

Merina is a Gerudo soldier who guards the front entrance 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.[2] 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.[3] When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only "vai," or women, are allowed.[4] When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.[5]

If Link asks what "voe" means, Merina explains that it is the Gerudo word for "man."[6] Similarly, she reveals that "vai" in the Gerudo word for "woman."[7] 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."[8]

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.[9] Merina also explains that only women are allowed inside Town walls, and she invites Link to take his time there.[10] In this scenario, when Link asks about the meaning of "voe" or "vai," Merina will politely teach him.[11][12] She recommends that Link learn the Gerudo language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.[13] 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.[14] If Link approaches her again, she vows to keep all voe out of Gerudo Town.[15]

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.[16] Due to this, she is excited to return to living her life.[17]

Trivia[]

  • Merina is one of several characters that will hit Link back if he attacks them with a Weapon.[18] These attacks deal no damage.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRMerina
JapanJapaneseムエリータ (Muerīta)
NetherlandsDutchMerina
CanadaFrenchCAMarisa
FranceFrenchEUMarisa
GermanyGermanMerina
ItalyItalianMuelita
SpainSpanishEUMoreen
Latin AmericaSpanishLAMereen
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See Also[]

References

  1. "Merina" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "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)
  3. "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)
  4. "Voe! Are you still here?! I told you, only vai are allowed inside!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "All voe must leave at once!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "[Voe?] When I say "voe," I mean "man," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "[Vai?] When I say "vai," I mean "woman," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "You don't even know the difference between voe and vai, and you're trying to enter town?!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "We don't get a lot of Hylian vai around here. Welcome to Gerudo Town." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "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)
  11. "[Voe?] Voe is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "[Vai?] Vai is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "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)
  14. "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)
  15. "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)
  16. "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)
  17. "And now that I've refreshed myself, I can really buckle down and get back to living my life!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "You got some nerve!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
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