Nell is a character in Breath of the Wild.[1]
Biography[]
Nell is a traveler who, upon first meeting Link, is on his journey to the Akkala Citadel Ruins. However, when he reaches the primary road to the Ruins, he finds that the Akkala Bridge Ruins has collapsed.[2] While atop the remains of the Bridge, he is attacked by a Blue Moblin. If Link helps him defeat the Blue Moblin, Nell will thank Link and give him Food in return.[3] Afterwards, Nell will explain that he was traveling to the Akkala Citadel Ruins to pray on the spot where his relatives, Soldiers in the former army of Hyrule, fell in battle against Guardians.[4][5] However, upon reaching the Akkala Bridge Ruins, he found that the Akkala Citadel Ruins were still swarmed with active Guardians, making it impossible for him to continue.[6] He then warns Link to take caution if he wishes to visit the Citadel Ruins.[7]
Notes[]
Nelle's Soldier Armor is very tattered, likely suggesting it was salvaged from a fallen soldier or else simply hinting to the difficulty in maintaining armor and weapons after the Second Great Calamity. Some fans have speculated Nell to be a ghost based on his armor's condition, but there is little else to support this. There are reports that he does not respawn like other under-attack NPCs do once the Akkala Citadel Tower has been activated, but as other players have encountered him fighting the Moblin multiple times after activating the tower this phenomenon is most likely either a perceptual error or a since-patched glitch.
Nomenclature[]
Nell's name is derived from fennel.
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | EnglishBR | Nell | |
 | Japanese | ネルフェン (Nerufen) | Nerufen is a corruption of フェンネル (Fennel). |
 | Dutch | Nell | |
 | FrenchCA | Fenouh | |
 | FrenchEU | Fenouh | |
 | German | Nell | |
 | Italian | Nelfen | |
 | SpanishEU | Nell | |
 | SpanishLA | Nell | |
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See Also[]
References
- ↑ "Nell" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I came out this way to search for this citadel. Can't believe I made it so close, only to have to turn back now..." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Th-thanks... That monster was more than I bargained for. I'm a dab hand with a blade, but you... Well, my hat is off to you, boy. Here, take this for your help." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That's the Akkala Citadel Ruins. Long ago, at the peak of Hyrule's power, they built a fortress to protect Akkala. It was said to be unassailable, but during the Great Calamity, Hyrule Castle fell... The army had no royalty to lead them. With no other choice, they fell back to this citadel to make their last stand. Sadly, a concentrated assault from the out-of-control Guardians spelled the end for this fortress, too. In a real sense, the kingdom of Hyrule met its doom here." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I found out my own kin died in that battle, so I came to at least pray at the spot where they fell." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "But it turns out that the old Guardians are still active, so this is as far as I go. I've never heard of anyone else escaping a Guardian's sights, at least. You don't look reckless enough to chance it, but be on your guard in these hills all the same." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "When you look at these massive structures and ruined cities...you really get a sense of what we lost. I wish I could get a closer look, but I don't have a death wish. If you're headed for the citadel, be very careful." — Nell (Breath of the Wild)