Gerudo

So the tornado ghost was actually a monster...

Can't believe I was scared... Makes me want to disappear...

Everyone's restless because of the rifts, but it's no excuse for my lazy big sister to be so...lazy!

She likes to take it slow, but she's setting a bad example for me. I wish she'd get it together!

Oops... I kind of overshared. I should be more careful about what I say...

I wonder if it's really true that to get rid of the rifts, we need to defeat a bunch of monsters.

Maybe I'll drag my big sis along to take out monsters with me. She can't be lazy forever!

So I told my big sis to patrol with me, but she's SO lazy that she wouldn't even leave the house!

The nerve! Phew... Calm down, me. Inhale for one, two, three... Aaaand exhale.

Hey! You're the one helping out all my friends, aren't you? Thank you so much!

I'm embarrassed to admit I bought the story that defeating monsters would fix the rifts.

I found out my big sis never actually believed that defeating monsters would fix things.

She's quiet and kind of absent-minded but...she's also really astute at times.

Gerudo Desert is so warm and pleasant. I love it here.

Maybe I should drag my big sis out for a walk or something...

The weather sure is nice today, isn't it?

On days like this, I feel like I could sleep forever.

Everyone has so much respect for Chief Seera...

She moves through the world with such certainty. I wish I could be half as confident as her...

My little sister invited me to go on patrol with her, but I don't want to get close to the rifts...

But I just know if I tell her that, she'll call me lazy again.

My little sis told me about a Hylian who was helping fix up our desert. Was that you?

If it was, we've sure got a lot to thank you for!

With the rifts gone, peace has returned. But it doesn't mean we should drop our guards.

Though, if something were to happen again, I know we would be able to handle it.

The one standing beneath the tree just outside is my beloved little sis.

She takes things pretty seriously and is very reliable. She's also adorably timid at times.

Well, look at you. Lovely little thing, aren't you?

Lovely though you may be, you might want to build some muscle if you'll be here long.

Most of us here are skilled warriors.

Those monsters crawling out of the rifts? Yeah, they're no match for us.

I feel like people are constantly whining lately. Everyone's just gotten soft. That's the problem.

When I was their age, I— Wait, why am I talking to you about this.

I heard that the Facette we'd been seeing lately was an impostor all along.

I feel like none of us realized it because we were so fixated on dealing with the rifts and monsters...

Someone told me you got rid of the rifts here in our desert.

And here I thought you were just some scrawny little thing. I'm impressed.

Ah, you're the Hylian who fixed up the desert, aren't you?

Well, even so, I'm not giving up my hammock, even for you. It's my favorite spot. I'm not moving.

We've got all sorts of— Hang on, you're a Hylian!

Not every day you see a Hylian around here. Well, please have a look around!

Did you hear about how our precious Gerudo Sanctum got swallowed up by a rift?

As the name implies, it's a sacred place to us here. Hard to believe the state it's in now...

The rifts aren't shrinking or going away, despite how hard our warriors are fighting...

At this point, I'm not sure I buy that fighting monsters will somehow fix the rifts.

I heard all about your abilities. You can get rid of rifts, right?

The fate of the Gerudo rests with you! We're counting on you!

The rifts are gone, thanks to you. You saved us!

If you're in need of anything, please, take your time looking around.

I personally recommend the warm pepper. It's a Gerudo Desert specialty!

Its spiciness warms the body, and it's also supposed to be great for your complexion.

Thanks to you, I created one of my ultimate artistic visions.

My dream pendant has been manifested! Thank you!

Since the rifts appeared, we warriors have been fighting nonstop, resting in shifts.

I'm off duty today, but I might do a quick patrol on my walk. Pitch in a bit more...

My friends who went to patrol the rift south of town haven't come back yet.

We're supposed to rest when we're off duty, but I'm worried about them...

You're the one trying to get rid of the rifts, aren't you?

You'd be saving our whole town if you cleaned them up. So please, help us!

With the rifts gone, I feel like I can finally rest and stop fretting.

Not even sure I know how to rest anymore though...

I need to get over my fear of beetles so that I can live up to everyone's expectations of me!

Which means...I've got to face them. Those nasty, creepy, little bugs. Ugh.

Even thinking of them creeps me out though!

There are still monsters in the desert, even with our large rift mended.

There's always more work to be done. I've got to pitch in however I can.

I love how looking at things from new perspectives can lead to new discoveries.

To that end, maybe I should study other Gerudo people next!

Ah, hi there!

Have you seen our town's pride and joy, the palace? It's the huge building just north of here!

Our chief, Seera, holds assemblies for all of us Gerudo there.

Chief Seera and Lady Facette hold a lot of strategy discussions in the palace.

So long as they're around, we Gerudo will continue to thrive!

Our ancestors' resting place up north was taken by a rift. Someone's looking into it, apparently.

Glad they didn't send me. That place gives me the creeps.

Word around town is that the warriors taken by the rift were rescued by a Hylian!

Hold on... Was it you who saved them?!

Thanks to you, everything's back to normal. I'm so grateful you came here, girl.

Lady Facette seems to be back to herself too. I'm so glad everyone is fine now!

I've heard about a massive mountain blanketed in snow in northern Hyrule. Must be beautiful...

Your adventurous spirit inspires me to set out on an adventure of my own. Maybe I'll see it myself!

So, little one? Who do you think the next chief will be? You think it'll be Dohna, don't you?

Uh, can I help you? It's rude to stare, you know.

Facette is so uptight lately. I know, she's scary now, huh? And she used to be so nice...

Do you mind? I'm talking to my cat—not you.

All these rifts are so creepy, huh, little one? But you know I'll keep you safe!

Uh, yes? Do you mind? I'm about to go on patrol, and I'm talking to my kitty so I can feel better.

Did you hear, little one? That Facette was a phony! We didn't see that coming, did we?

Yes, I'm talking to my cat. What of it?

Dohna did so good, hm? She is quite the captain! We're so proud of her, aren't we?

Um, yes? I'm relieved things are better again, and I'm taking a minute with my kitty.

Ohhh my sweet little one! You're so stinking CUTE!

What... Never seen someone dote on their animal before?

...

She was stolen away a long time ago, and she hasn't spoken a word since.

Before that, she was really lively—a real chatterbox. And she was an excellent dancer.

She's changed a lot since those days. Rifts are really disturbing things...

Thank you for showing me a flying tile.

The world is filled with all kinds of things just waiting to be discovered!

If you head west from here, you'll find yourself in Gerudo Town, my home.

But we can't go back home until we finish our work at the rifts...

Have you visited Gerudo Town already? And? Isn't it such a beautiful place?

We're fighting to defend our beautiful town. Not that I'd expect a stranger like you to get it.

Soldiers have been sent out to deal with things, but none of the rifts have gone away yet...

I... I don't get the sense that this is a battle that will end.

I've heard about how you've been helping us out.

You have my gratitude. Best of luck, girl.

The rifts are gone. Now we can finally rest...

I hear that Jabul Waters—a region far to the northeast—flows abundantly with water.

The desert teaches the value of water. Would I still consider it so precious if I were from there?

Tourma trusts that Chief Seera will figure out what to do about the rifts here in the desert.

So she's keeping her focus on plant research, knowing it'll benefit everyone's future.

Anytime I visit, Tourma ropes me into helping her with Mango Rush.

But she shares her tough mangoes with me, so I don't mind too much.

Tourma is always talking about you.

She's been in a fantastic mood, saying you helped her make great progress on her research.

I know that must've been challenging. Don't work yourself too hard, OK?

Gerudo soldiers and dancers used to rest here, but now it's Tourma's base for mango research.

The rifts will be gone once we defeat the monsters. Enough of your meddling, stranger!

That impostor made such a mess of things, and in such short order.

It is unacceptable and deeply unfortunate. Please, do whatever you can to be rid of that rift for us!

Zelda. You saved my life...

Who knows what would've happened to me if you had not come.

Hey... Isn't this Facette? But she was just outside.

I wonder why she's in here.

Well hello there, Zelda. It's wonderful to see you!

Please, make yourself at home. You are always our guest of honor.

I have no time for entertaining strangers. Facette, continue your report.

Once you feel ready, please head to the sanctum. We're counting on you.

Ah, Zelda.

We Gerudo owe you a great debt. You are welcome to visit whenever you please.

Ah, Zelda. It's good to see you. The Gerudo people welcome you with open arms anytime.

...

Please... You've got to get rid of this rift and help my friends!

I'm glad you've managed to win their trust, Zelda. I'm still in shock about Facette being an impostor.

And we still don't know what's going on. I'll stay here and continue my duties to the soldiers.

The sanctum is southwest of here. It's where we first met.

We need any help you can offer us if we're to get rid of the rift and return the desert to normal.

Hey, Zelda!

The rifts really made a mess of things, but I'm glad it resulted in meeting you.

Thanks for trying out my challenge!

I've been meaning to tell you: I'm so glad that we met.

You're the first friend I've had who really seems to understand me.

I feel a little embarrassed to say it, but I hope our friendship lasts a long time, Zelda!

I'm sure your journey ahead will be challenging... You can always come here for respite!

The rifts in Gerudo Desert don't seem to be getting any smaller...

No? That's concerning to hear...

Do you need something? Outsiders aren't allowed to enter here.

Go on, scram.

Rifts have shown up all across the desert, ever since our sanctum got pulled into one.

I'm still in shock about the sanctum... We've got to get rid of the rifts as soon as possible.

There's no end in sight to the rift patrols or to the extermination of the shadow creatures...

For now, we have to keep going. The sun will always rise, even from the darkest night.

Warriors are working south of town and south of the oasis to fend off beasts.

We're knocking them out and working in shifts, but I don't know if it's actually helping anything.

We heard that you saved our friends.

Stranger or not, you have my deepest gratitude for fighting alongside us during these hard times.

Now that things have calmed, I slowed down enough to realize I'm so tired, I can barely move.

I'll continue my patrol here in a bit, but...I think I might have a sit for a while.

To defend my friends and my homeland.

That's why I became a soldier. I never want to lose sight of my reasons.

Our town is west of here—you should check it out. But everyone's on edge there due to the rifts.

We've heard there's a lot of trouble outside the desert too, but we've got our hands full here.

There's no end to these shadow beings... But I've got to keep going, no matter what.

Time to prepare for battle.

My post has been at the desert entrance for a long time, but I've never had to fight so much.

Still, so long as my heart continues beating, I'll continue fighting.

Wow, so you've gotten rid of a rift before?

So...maybe you could deal with the big rift here too. Our people would be indebted to you...

Hey! It's the Hylian!

Now that you got rid of the rifts, I can return to town whenever I please.

Well, sort of. We've still got to patrol this area for a while.

Ah, the Hylian girl. Your name was Zelda, right?

Ever since you fixed the rifts here, everyone talks about you. You're quite the hero.

The monsters that crawl out of the rifts are tough. I'm exhausted from all the fighting...

Although, I've been thinking... I heard the rift in Suthorn Forest is gone now.

I hope the ones here in the desert get fixed up soon too... Then maybe we can catch a break.

One, two, twenty, fifty... I've lost count how many monsters we've taken out. And it's not enough.

As soon as we take them out, more come. So it's not like we can ever take a break and rest.

My fellow warriors are fighting the dark monsters south of the oasis.

I want to help them, but I'm prohibited from doing so. Guess I'll wait here until I'm called...

The sanctum is west of here.

If only the rifts were gone. Then our battling would also come to an end.

Just as soon as I'm off duty, that is.

Now that things are back to normal, I can finally kick back. Maybe I'll go for a swim in the oasis!

Compared to when that big rift appeared, Gerudo Desert feels downright peaceful.

Although Lady Facette would probably be telling me to stay vigilant if she heard me saying that.

Save it for later. I'm in the middle of training right now!

Almost time for my dispatch! I've got to get nice and warmed up before I head out.

We must never let our guard down!

This peace may not last long. I must continue my training and remain vigilant!

Hiiii-yah! Hrah!

So many are out there fighting now. I've got to give it my all too.

Hyah! Hey, girl. You want to train in combat with me?

What do you think of my skills? I'm so fast you can't even track my movements, right?

Right?

I can't go on...

That... That cloak! Oh, apologies for my intensity. You reminded me of someone else.

You see, I nearly got pulled into a rift a long time ago.

At the time, a swordsman wearing a very similar cloak rescued me.

He took out wave after wave of monsters as they swarmed from the rift. It was quite the sight.

He's actually the reason I decided to become a soldier. I wanted to be strong like him someday.

Your cloak reminded me of a swordsman in a green tunic who saved me.

He struck down a bunch of monsters that had come out of a rift. It was surreal.

I used to never wander far from home. But now look at me! I became a soldier because of him.

Hey there. Are you the Zelda who saved the sanctum?

Thank you. We're all grateful to you!

Captain Dohna informed me to let you through. Understand that this is an exception to the rule.

You may enter.

How could this happen...

Special permission or not, don't go into the palace without a good reason.

Chief Seera's very busy, after all. And, anyway, why's a stranger like you going in there?

So many of my friends are being wounded on the battlefield, and I'm stuck guarding the palace...

All I can do is hope for their safety... I feel so powerless here. And frustrated.

I'm sorry I treated you like an enemy for no reason.

All of the rifts here in the desert are gone now.

It's been a while since I've seen the sand so pristine—so untouched. Thank you, girl.

I've been told you're welcome to enter the palace whenever you like.

Captain Dohna talks about you all the time. It's hard to believe you were once a stranger to us.

I was told you're allowed to enter the palace, so go on ahead.

You might be the first outsider I've seen who's been granted access to the palace...

Captain Dohna left for the oasis. She is hoping you'll meet her there.

When you leave town, head east, and you'll come to the oasis. She'll be waiting for you.

Ah, it's you. Captain Dohna is waiting for you inside.

Everyone left in a frenzy...

Something about the rift at the palace ruins in eastern Gerudo Desert. I hope everyone's OK...

I can't believe that Facette was an impostor. It might be a bit before I feel like I can trust again.

It feels like an age since I've seen everyone so cheerful around here.

As warriors, we'll always go to battle, but I have to admit that peace is truly the best.

Protecting the palace is a huge responsibility. And I'm lucky enough to do it!

Do you ever have those moments of "Wow, I'm doing something really amazing!"? 'Cause I do.

How are you capable of such things?

So thirsty...

I almost passed out... Thank you so much for helping us.

That was awful...

I'm told you're the one who saved me. Thank you, truly.

My throat... It's so dry...

It's disturbing to learn that Facette was a fake...

Really, ever since the rifts appeared, it's been one problem after another.

I'm so tired.

I fixed the roof by filling it up with sand. That's good enough, I'm sure...

Whoa! You scared me! How did you get up here? I'm impressed.

I fell asleep during training, so I've got to repair the hole in this roof as punishment...

I filled it with sand, and that plugged it up. It's kinda sloppy, but it'll be fine...

Chief Seera's statue shines so brightly today.

I still can't believe she has it closed up here. It's a monument to her inauguration! Her brilliance!

I guess it makes sense—she's always been so humble... Ah, she is such an amazing leader.

Hey! What are you doing here?!

I must polish Chief Seera's statue until it shines! Can't believe this was supposed to be in the middle of town.

It's nothing compared to the chief herself, who shines as bright as the sun!

You again?! Don't eavesdrop on me!

Sorry about the whole Lanmola business.

I got so fired up about training that I lost sight of what was important.

Hah! Hyah!

Lady Facette is expecting great things from us. We have to live up to those expectations.

Only authorized personnel beyond here.

Aha, it's Zelda! I hear you accepted Captain Dohna's challenge.

We've got our finest soldiers guarding the treasury. I hope you're ready!

Why did it get bigger?

How were you able to make an entrance into the rift?

I've heard that anyone who vanishes into a rift is never seen again... What do we do?

Everyone in town is super tense because a rift appeared in Gerudo Sanctum...

Have you been there? It's a site that's sacred to our people. It's just southeast of town.

A giant rift swallowed up the sanctum and— Wait. Maybe I shouldn't be telling you this.

Hey, you. Stranger. You can get rid of rifts, right? So can you save my friends who vanished too?

If you ever get lost in the desert, make sure to check your map.

Though a map won't do you much good in the middle of a sandstorm.

The oasis is where we Gerudo come to refresh ourselves and find quietude.

When you're tired, it's a great place to come, kick back, and enjoy a smoothie.

Thank you for getting rid of that nasty rift over the sanctum. We're all so grateful to you.

Oh, did you want to get back in?

Unfortunately, I can't let you through, despite all you've done for us. It's a sacred place to us.

The incessant sandstorms are caused by a Lanmola.

So if we can find it and defeat it, maybe that'll solve the sandstorm problem.

Now that the big rift is finally gone, it'd be great if we tackled the sandstorms next...

The whole rift mess has everyone in town pretty worried.

If we can stop the sandstorms, it'll make getting around easier so we can better help people.

The number of sandstorms has decreased pretty abruptly.

I wonder... Did someone take down the Lanmolas causing them?

The number of sandstorms has picked up lately. I wonder if there's another Lanmola somewhere.

Just when things started getting reasonable around here too. Sheesh.

The sandstorms are gone. Someone must've defeated all the Lanmolas.

Phew, no more sand in my eyes! Yippee!

All I can think about is the Lanmola... Where is it?

Lanmola? Good luck!

Oh, a Lanmola is a type of monster that lives here in the desert.

Ever found yourself caught in a sandstorm while walking the desert?

Well, the Lanmola is the one creating the sandstorms.

I'm pretty sure defeating it would put an end to the sandstorms.

Although, I've heard some people say there's more than one Lanmola...

Regardless, I wonder where in the desert such a monster would be.

It's not like I can aimlessly wander Gerudo Desert looking for it. That would be foolish of me...

Ugh...

Those people got taken by the rift... So this is what folks mean when they say "stolen away"...

Those cursed monsters...

Isn't there some way to save them?

See the woman sitting over there?

I've got you now, intruder!

Oh! You're wearing the pajamas!

I bet you get the most restful sleep wearing them, don't you?

Heehee, I'm so glad we have matching sets!