Side quests: Gerudo

Where where where... Facette doesn't know, and she's the chief's aide... So where are they?

Oh, just muttering to myself—sorry about that. I'm Tormali, an oasis guard.

Guarding the oasis is my main priority, but I've been tasked with another mission recently.

I take it you're not from here, are you? In which case, you might be able to help me.

In your travels, have you ever seen tiles that can fly through the air?

According to my boss's research, ancient Gerudo used them to chase off unwelcome guests.

I've been scouring the desert in search of these tiles, but so far, nothing.

Maybe you'll have better luck though. If you find one, could you bring it to me?

Where could they be?

Whoa...

Is this the flying tile that Facette spoke about?!

You've got to show that to me again. Show it to me a bunch!

All right, now that I've seen the tiles with my own eyes, I can share what I learned with my boss.

Thank you—you've been a huge help. Please, take this as payment for your assistance.

My boss is a leader among the Gerudo. With her responsibilities, she doesn't leave town much.

She does make a point of researching in the ruins, looking for useful things to bring to town.

She's so incredibly selfless. I aspire to be like her.

OK, this might sound a little odd, but...do you believe in tornado ghosts?

See, I got caught up in a sandstorm recently when this tornado comes whirling at me!

It was hard to see clearly, what with all the sand, but I could swear I saw a face in the tornado...

It must've been a ghost! But...why would it be chasing me? Did I anger the spirits or something?

Was it real? Did I imagine it? If I could see it again, then I'd know for sure.

Was I seeing things?

The tornado ghost appeared in a sandstorm. I'm sure if I see it again, I'll know the truth about it!

Uh, what is that? This isn't the ghost I saw.

G-g-ghost?!

Wait... It's not a ghost or a tornado? It's a monster? Called a Tornando?!

Actually, now that I get a closer look at it, it doesn't even look like a ghost, does it?

It...just chased me because it wanted to send me flying across the desert... I didn't anger any spirits.

I've...really been overthinking things...

Well, that clears that up, I suppose. Thank you so much for helping me out! Here you go!

How can I call myself a Gerudo when I'm so spooked by something that wasn't even a ghost.

If the chief finds out how easily spooked I am, I'll get a real talking-to...

But I mean, we're all scared of something. Can't really fault a person for having fears.

Oh! A Hylian? I'm impressed you made it all the way here through the desert.

You must be quite the explorer to come all this way. Which reminds me...

I'm looking for these elusive tumbleweeds. Maybe you've seen them on your travels?

You can find them blowing across the sand here in Gerudo Desert.

But the pesky things roll out of reach, and if you try to grab one, they fall apart!

The more I think about how elusive they are, the more obsessed I get!

All I want is to spend my time observing one of the tumbleweeds closely...

But I've managed to destroy every one I've found. My dream to observe them is so out of reach...

All I want—all I can think about—are those magical, mystical tumbleweeds.

If you bring me my heart's desire, you will be well rewarded!

They always fall apart...

I want to see one...

Oh! You brought me one! Thank you so, so, sooo much!

Ahhh, seeing the delicate dried foliage explains why they tend to break so easily.

No, wait... It's not dried. This is...just a particular type of plant matter... What are these pokey bits?

Ha! The more I look at it, the more fascinating it is!

Oh, I could spend all day gazing at this beautiful, magnificent tumbleweed.

My dream has come true. My wish, granted.

Thank you, kind one. Please, take these.

They have such peculiar shapes, don't they? I hope you enjoy observing them for many hours!

Hello there, Hylian! Curious about me? I'm one of many Gerudo soldiers.

I'm off duty at the moment, but that doesn't mean I'm going to slack on my training.

My confidence comes from my agility and grace!

Behold my skill! Hyah! Hyah! Hyah!

What's with the blank expression?

It's almost as if you don't find me impressive.

Well then! I'll prove my skill to you in hand-to- hand...tag!

What?! So fast! Even faster than me? Impossible...

I train every day!

So? Ready to play tag? I'll even give you something if you manage to catch me.

I'll do it! Maybe another time...

Yes! This'll be fun. Let the game begin!

All right. I'm going to get running now. If you tag me, then you win!

You can even block the path if you want. C'mon, let's get going!

Hehe, scared to confront me, are you? I'll be here if you change your mind!

Hey now, where are you going? Do you want to quit playing tag?

Yeah, I'm out. No, let's keep going!

So now you are acutely aware of how fast I am.

If you ever want a rematch, I'll accept your challenge anytime.

My my! You are indeed very capable!

Your legs carry you like one who has traveled across many regions...

Ah, you have inspired me! Here you are, as promised.

I'll keep training until I'm an invincible warrior! Thank you for the inspiration!

Ah, back for more tag? Can never get enough running in, it's true.

Let's go! Maybe another time...

I'm always up for a game of tag, so just let me know.

Ugh! How frustrating!

You're really something, aren't you... You're so fast my eyes can't even track you!

This has been a fantastic training exercise. Please play with me again sometime!

You're Zelda, right? The one who got rid of the rifts in the desert?

I... I've got a favor to ask. It's something I can't really ask anyone else to help me with...

But I don't want anyone out here to overhear, so let's step inside.

So, um... You haven't run into any beetles, have you?

They're gross little bugs that crawl perpetually out of beetle mounds until you destroy the nest.

Usually I'm busy with soldier duties, but right now I'm tasked with eliminating beetle mounds...

I just can't stand b-b-beetles!

Ugh, with their nasty little legs and the way they move?!

I'd be whining about this to my friends, but they can't be bothered to help...

So, could you deal with the beetle mounds for me? I'll give you something good!

The nests I'm supposed to deal with are in a cave northeast of here. They're swarming in there...ugh.

So, um, if you can, please go get rid of the nests in that cave for me.

Let me know once you've gotten rid of all of them, and be careful of the Boarblins in the area.

I can't do this...

You... You got rid of the beetle mounds? Thank you! You've really helped me out!

I want you to have my prized accessory as thanks. It's made by a Gerudo artisan!

Raslett!

Commander? What are you doing here?

Apologies for bothering you when you're off duty. But I wanted to speak to you about the nests.

Oh, um, yes. I just finished dealing with them. I was about to come tell you.

I knew it! I just received a report that they'd been eliminated. I am so impressed, Raslett!

Your strength, bravery, and commitment know no bounds!

The next time I need help dealing with nests, you'll be the first one I ask!

Oh...

I...feel pretty bad now...

I claimed responsibility for what was your hard work. I didn't tell the commander the truth.

And now I've earned her trust and accolades when I was just being a coward...

I can't let things lie this way. Next time, I'll live up to her expectations!

I'll overcome my fear of beetles and exterminate them myself!

According to reports, there are giant centipede monsters appearing in Gerudo Desert.

There's one in particular that's really on a rampage. The Gerudo keep talking about it.

I'm betting the soldiers at Gerudo Palace know more about it.

I'm sure you'd easily best that foul beast, Princess, but even the Gerudo warriors fear it...

So if you do see one, please keep your distance!

You what?!

You defeated the foul centipede beasts?!

The fearless Gerudo themselves had identified them as dangerous creatures to steer clear of...

I'm so impressed! Your growth never ceases to astound me, Princess!

You serve as an inspiration. I'll need to increase our soldiers' training just to keep up with you!

Oh, yes, the Gerudo probably don't know that the creature has been eliminated.

Please deliver the news to them. I'm sure they'll be overjoyed!

Hey, Zelda. Have you heard of a Lanmola?

They're centipede monsters that cause sandstorms. And a new one has appeared.

We've volunteered to exterminate this Lanmola.

This one has been on a real rampage... Whoever takes it down will be quite the hero.

So me and my friend here are competing to see which of us can defeat it first.

I'll master our secret Gerudo training passed down by our ancestors and defeat the Lanmola!

Ha! You think that's enough, do you? My special skills I've been honing will surely do the trick!

What's so "special" about your skills? All I ever see you do is flail around with your spear.

Pfft, and what about your "ancestral" training, huh? Your spear jabs are pathetic!

Hmph.

Anyway. Whoever defeats the Lanmola wins! If you intend to do that, you'll have to beat me to it!

Lady Facette herself has said that my spear skills are top-notch. I'll be taking down the Lanmola.

Even so, I must continue to hone my skills. I must improve enough to defeat the Lanmola!

Down with the Lanmola!

Of all the monsters in the desert, the Lanmola is the largest and most formidable.

So I'm training relentlessly. Unless I can improve, I won't stand a chance against such a beast!

No matter how strong that Lanmola is, it'll be no match for me and my spear.

But I'm not ready just yet... I must be able to strike even faster!

Eventually I'll be ready...

Ugh... My back hurts from swinging around so much...

If you can't handle your training, you'll never be able to defeat the Lanmola!

Didn't I hear you complaining that your arms were tired just a minute ago?

Hmph...

Did you need something?

You beat the Lanmola?!

You took out THAT Lanmola, all by yourself?! That's really hard to believe.

I've got to see it with my own eyes!

I'm coming with you!

The sandstorm is gone...

She really defeated the Lanmola...

Aw...

She beat us to it...

You two.

Lady Facette!

You were so busy boasting about defeating the Lanmola you never set foot outside.

I had to ensure my training was sufficient to face such a fearsome opponent.

Same here...

Busy training, hm? And did you gain anything from the training?

I did! I gained muscle!

I see.

As long as you gained something.

Even so, it's important to mind your words as well as your actions. Never forget this.

Of course, Lady Facette...

I know the both of you are extremely capable. So please, have more confidence in yourselves.

Yes, Lady Facette!

Zelda, you helped us out once more. Please, accept this reward for eliminating the Lanmola.

It's a waistcloth made with golden thread. I'm sure it will be of use to you.

Again, I thank you for defeating the Lanmola.

Oh, Zelda. I'm happy to see you!

Is your journey going well?

Since you left, I've been hard at work as captain of the guard.

Just the other day, Chief Seera ordered tighter security on the treasury, which I've improved.

I placed some of my best and most trusted soldiers as guards there.

But I feel like I could test things to see how well they'll do.

So, Zelda. Do you want to test out the security I've put into place?

If you can steal the contents of the treasure chest in the deepest area of the treasury, you win!

The treasury is on the second floor of the palace, on the west side. There's a soldier at the entry.

Let's see what you're made of, Zelda!

Oh! Did you change your mind?

Soldiers are stationed in the treasury. If you can steal from the chest deep within, you win!

Security looks good...

What do you think?

I'm ready! Maybe another time.

That's the spirit!

The treasury is on the second floor of the palace, on the west side. There's a soldier at the entry.

Let's see what you're made of, Zelda!

Oh, I see. That's too bad. Let me know if you end up changing your mind!

Want to take on the challenge?

You bet! Maybe another time.

Argh! I lost!

I felt confident with my setup, but I knew if anyone would find openings, it'd be you, Zelda.

Clearly there's room for improvement, so I'll use this information to make security even tighter.

Thanks for helping out, Zelda.

Oh, and you can keep the silk pajamas you found as a reward from me.

Aren't they luxurious? They're the pride and joy of our Gerudo artisans.

I even have a set myself!

I'm sure your journey is challenging, so make time to luxuriate and rest where you can.

What did you think of the treasury? We've got our seasoned best in there, so get ready!