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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Merina is a [[Gerudo]] soldier who guards the front entrance of [[Gerudo Town]] with [[Dorrah]]. When [[Link]] tries to enter Gerudo Town without a [[Gerudo Set|disguise]], the guards will stop him from entering. When Link speaks to Merina, she notices that Link is a "voe," or a man,<ref>{{Cite|When I say "{{Color|BotW Blue|voe}}," I mean "man," obviously!|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."|Merina|BotW}}</ref> and warns him that men are not allowed inside the Town.<ref>{{Cite|Sav'otta. Wait a... You're a {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}}! {{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} are forbidden here in {{Color|BotW Blue|Gerudo Town}}. Only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed inside!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Merina finds it ridiculous that Link does not know the difference between "voe" and "vai," yet he is trying to enter the Town.<ref>{{Cite|You don't even know the difference between {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}} and {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}}, and you're trying to enter town?!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only ''vai'', or women,<ref>{{Cite|When I say "{{Color|BotW Blue|vai}}," I mean "woman," obviously!|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Vai}} is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."|Merina|BotW}}</ref> are allowed.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}}! Are you still here?! I told you, only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed inside!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.<ref>{{Cite|All {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}} must leave at once!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> If Link speaks to Merina with the [[Gerudo Set]] on, she comments that they do not see many [[Hylian]] women around there and welcomes Link to the Town.<ref>{{Cite|We don't get a lot of Hylian {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} around here. Welcome to Gerudo Town.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Merina also explains that only women are allowed into the Town and invites Link to take his time there.<ref>{{Cite|It is an old tradition here that only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed within the walls. {{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} are strictly forbidden. Take your time here.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> She recommends that Link learns the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo (Language)|link}} language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.<ref>{{Cite|There are many other Gerudo words, and it would help to learn them if you plan on entering Gerudo Town.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Before finishing speaking, Merina also recommends that Link orders a [[Noble Pursuit]] at [[The Noble Canteen]],<ref>{{Cite|Here's a tip: if you stop by the canteen, do yourself a favor and order a {{Color|BotW Blue|Noble Pursuit}}.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> calling it the best drink she has ever had.<ref>{{Cite|It's hands down the best drink I've ever had.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> If Link speaks to Merina after calming the {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast Vah Naboris|link}}, she comments about how peaceful the [[Gerudo Desert]] is now and rejoices that she can get back to living her life now.<ref>{{Cite|Our chief has finally done it. It's been a long time since I've seen the desert as peaceful as this...|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And now that I've refreshed myself, I can really buckle down and get back to living my life!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> |
Merina is a [[Gerudo]] soldier who guards the front entrance of [[Gerudo Town]] with [[Dorrah]]. When [[Link]] tries to enter Gerudo Town without a [[Gerudo Set|disguise]], the guards will stop him from entering. When Link speaks to Merina, she notices that Link is a "voe," or a man,<ref>{{Cite|When I say "{{Color|BotW Blue|voe}}," I mean "man," obviously!|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."|Merina|BotW}}</ref> and warns him that men are not allowed inside the Town.<ref>{{Cite|Sav'otta. Wait a... You're a {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}}! {{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} are forbidden here in {{Color|BotW Blue|Gerudo Town}}. Only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed inside!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Merina finds it ridiculous that Link does not know the difference between "voe" and "vai," yet he is trying to enter the Town.<ref>{{Cite|You don't even know the difference between {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}} and {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}}, and you're trying to enter town?!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only ''vai'', or women,<ref>{{Cite|When I say "{{Color|BotW Blue|vai}}," I mean "woman," obviously!|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Vai}} is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."|Merina|BotW}}</ref> are allowed.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}}! Are you still here?! I told you, only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed inside!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.<ref>{{Cite|All {{Color|BotW Blue|voe}} must leave at once!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> If Link speaks to Merina with the [[Gerudo Set]] on, she comments that they do not see many [[Hylian]] women around there and welcomes Link to the Town.<ref>{{Cite|We don't get a lot of Hylian {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} around here. Welcome to Gerudo Town.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Merina also explains that only women are allowed into the Town and invites Link to take his time there.<ref>{{Cite|It is an old tradition here that only {{Color|BotW Blue|vai}} are allowed within the walls. {{Color|BotW Blue|Voe}} are strictly forbidden. Take your time here.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> She recommends that Link learns the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo (Language)|link}} language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.<ref>{{Cite|There are many other Gerudo words, and it would help to learn them if you plan on entering Gerudo Town.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> Before finishing speaking, Merina also recommends that Link orders a [[Noble Pursuit]] at [[The Noble Canteen]],<ref>{{Cite|Here's a tip: if you stop by the canteen, do yourself a favor and order a {{Color|BotW Blue|Noble Pursuit}}.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> calling it the best drink she has ever had.<ref>{{Cite|It's hands down the best drink I've ever had.|Merina|BotW}}</ref> If Link speaks to Merina after calming the {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast Vah Naboris|link}}, she comments about how peaceful the [[Gerudo Desert]] is now and rejoices that she can get back to living her life now.<ref>{{Cite|Our chief has finally done it. It's been a long time since I've seen the desert as peaceful as this...|Merina|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And now that I've refreshed myself, I can really buckle down and get back to living my life!|Merina|BotW}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:37, 8 July 2021
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. When Link tries to enter Gerudo Town without a disguise, the guards will stop him from entering. When Link speaks to Merina, she notices that Link is a "voe," or a man,[2][3] and warns him that men are not allowed inside the Town.[4] Merina finds it ridiculous that Link does not know the difference between "voe" and "vai," yet he is trying to enter the Town.[5] When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only vai, or women,[6][7] are allowed.[8] When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.[9] If Link speaks to Merina with the Gerudo Set on, she comments that they do not see many Hylian women around there and welcomes Link to the Town.[10] Merina also explains that only women are allowed into the Town and invites Link to take his time there.[11] She recommends that Link learns the Gerudo language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.[12] Before finishing speaking, Merina also recommends that Link orders a Noble Pursuit at The Noble Canteen,[13] calling it the best drink she has ever had.[14] If Link speaks to Merina after calming the Divine Beast Vah Naboris, she comments about how peaceful the Gerudo Desert is now and rejoices that she can get back to living her life now.[15][16]
Nomenclature
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | ||
EnglishBR | Merina | ||
Japanese | ムエリータ (Muerīta) | ||
Dutch | Merina | ||
FrenchCA | Marisa | ||
FrenchEU | Marisa | ||
German | Merina | ||
Italian | Muelita | ||
SpanishEU | Moreen | ||
SpanishLA | Mereen | ||
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References
- ↑ "Merina" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "When I say "voe," I mean "man," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Voe is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."" — Merina (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)
- ↑ "You don't even know the difference between voe and vai, and you're trying to enter town?!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "When I say "vai," I mean "woman," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Vai is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."" — 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)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It's hands down the best drink I've ever had." — 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)