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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 [[Gerudo Typography|Gerudo 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>
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 [[Gerudo Typography|Gerudo 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>


==Etymology==
==Nomenclature==
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Revision as of 08:21, 29 May 2017

Template:Character Merina is a character in Breath of the Wild.

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,[1][2] and warns him that men are not allowed inside the Town.[3] Merina finds it ridiculous that Link does not know the difference between "voe" and "vai," yet he is trying to enter the Town.[4] When Link speaks to her again, Merina again scolds him and reiterates that only "vai," or women,[5][6] are allowed.[7] When Link finishes speaking to her, she exclaims that all men must leave at once.[8] 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.[9] Merina also explains that only women are allowed into the Town and invites Link to take his time there.[10] She recommends that Link learns the Gerudo language if he plans on entering Gerudo Town.[11] Before finishing speaking, Merina also recommends that Link orders a noble pursuit at The Noble Canteen,[12] calling it the best drink she has ever had.[13]

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name
Japan Japanese ムエリータ

References

  1. ↑ "When I say "voe," I mean "man," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ "Voe is a word in the Gerudo language that means "man."" — Merina (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. ↑ "You don't even know the difference between voe and vai, and you're trying to enter town?!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ "When I say "vai," I mean "woman," obviously!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ "Vai is a word in the Gerudo language that means "woman."" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "Voe! Are you still here?! I told you, only vai are allowed inside!" — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  8. ↑ "All voe must leave at once!" — 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. ↑ "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)
  12. ↑ "Here's a tip: if you stop by the canteen, do yourself a favor and order a Noble Pursuit." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ "It's hands down the best drink I've ever had." — Merina (Breath of the Wild)
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