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Laine is a character in Breath of the Wild.[1]

Biography[]

Laine is a Gerudo soldier who guards the Northwest Gate of Gerudo Town.[2] She stands at her post all day carrying a Gerudo Spear.

When Link tries to enter Gerudo Town without wearing the Gerudo Outfit, Laine will stop him from passing by.[3] While it is safe inside, she is unable to let a man enter due to Gerudo Town law.[4][5] Laine suggests that Link goes back to the Kara Kara Bazaar if he seeks shelter.[6]

Laine is impressed that Link approached Gerudo Town from the northwest, and she asks if he passed through the Sandstorm over the West Barrens.[7] If Link claims that he did, Laine will deny it and say that it is impossible.[8] If Link says he did not, Laine does not find that surprising.[9] She goes on to explain that a Gerudo Sandstorm has the "temperament of a raging stallion."[10] She goes on to explain that the ancients used these Sandstorms to their advantage and hid treasure in them.[11]

If Link approaches Laine while wearing the Gerudo Outfit, she warns him to avoid Sandstorms.[12] She explains that it is very easy for one to lose their sense of direction, and even Gerudo get lost in such circumstances.[13] She remarks that the Sandstorms have made the Gerudo Desert a perfect hiding place for bandits and treasures.[14]

When Link asks about the treasure, Laine admits that she does not know all the details.[15] However, she tells Link about the Swordswomen Statues, which are scattered across the Gerudo Desert.[16] She has heard rumors that they point to the hiding place of an ancient treasure, though Laine herself dismisses this as superstition.[17] Even if it was true, Laine considers the threat of the dangerous Monsters in the Sandstorms mean it is not worth the risk.[18] After Laine is finished speaking, Link receives "The Silent Swordswomen" Shrine Quest.

During the "Divine Beast Vah Naboris" Main Quest, Link is able to ask Laine about Karusa Valley.[19] She points him past the West Barrens, and she claims that even though he is unable to see it, Karusa Valley is in that direction.[20] Due to the length of the Valley, Laine suggests that he take a Sand Seal.[21]

After Link has calmed Divine Beast Vah Naboris, Laine will comment that the Sand-Seal Races will be starting up again.[22] She remarks that it has been too long since she has seen the Sand-Seal Racing champion, Tali, show her talent.[23] She considers going to the Sand-Seal Rally once she finishes her shift.[24]

If Link asks about the Sand-Seal Races, Laine tells him that he can find the Sand-Seal Rally by looking for a gate with red fabric past the other side of Gerudo Town.[25] Since it is located outside of Town, both men and women are able to participate.[26] Laine explains that the Sand-Seal Race is traditional Gerudo competition.[27]

Even with the Divine Beast gone, Laine warns Link that there are still Monsters and Sandstorms to be careful of.[28] Due to the danger, she reminds Link to tread lightly as he travels the Gerudo Desert.[29]

Trivia[]

  • Laine is one of several characters that will hit Link back if he attacks them with a Weapon.[30][31][32] These attacks deal no damage.

Nomenclature[]

Laine is an Estonian name meaning "wave."[33]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRLaine
JapanJapaneseライナ (Raina)
NetherlandsDutchLaine
CanadaFrenchCALamenn
FranceFrenchEULamenn
GermanyGermanLaina
ItalyItalianRaina
SpainSpanishEULayne
Latin AmericaSpanishLALayne
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See Also[]

References

  1. "Laine" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "Greetings, Hylian. This is the northwest gate of Gerudo Town. Feel free to admire it from the outside." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "I cannot allow a voe to go any farther. I must ask you to leave at once." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "It's safe within the walls of the city, but I can't let a voe like you inside." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "But don't attempt to cross its threshold. Town law states voe like yourself are not allowed within these walls." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "If it's shelter you seek, you'll have to head back to Kara Kara Bazaar." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "Though I must admit I'm impressed you got here from the northwest. Did you truly pass through that sandstorm to get here?" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "No, that would be impossible..." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "Of course you didn't." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "A Gerudo sandstorm has the temperament of a raging stallion." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "And that's precisely why ancient cultures hid all manner of treasure in the Gerudo Desert." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "We caution all travelers to avoid the sandstorms." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "If you wander into one, you'll lose all sense of direction. Even us Gerudo are in a bind if one seizes upon us." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "The danger of the sandstorms makes the desert the perfect hiding place for thieving bandits and priceless treasures." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "[Treasure?] Having said that, I don't really know the details either." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "There are statues of swordswomen scattered across Gerudo Desert. They're remnants of ages long past." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "People talk about the statues pointing to the hiding place of ancient treasure...but that's just superstition." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "Even if it was true, there are dangerous monsters in the sandstorms. I wouldn't risk it." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "[Karusa Valley?] So you're the Hylian that Captain Teake was talking about? The thieves' hideout is in Karusa Valley." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "You can't see Karusa Valley from here, but it's in that direction." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Karusa Valley runs deep into the highlands and is longer than you'd expect. If you intend to go, you should take a sand seal." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "The Divine Beast is gone, so the sand-seal races should be starting up again." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "It's been too long since I've seen the champion strut her stuff." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "Maybe I'll head over there after work..." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "[Sand-seal races?] If you go around Gerudo Town along this wall from the back, you'll see a gate with red fabric on it." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "That's the sand-seal race course. It's outside the town, so vai and voe can participate" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "The sand-seal race is a traditional Gerudo competition. The champion may even be there right now!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  28. "I'm glad that the Divine Beast is gone, but we still have monsters and sandstorms to deal with." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  29. "Make no mistake—the desert still hides peril between every dune. Tread lightly." — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  30. "Bring it on!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  31. "What are you doing?!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  32. "You looking to fight?!" — Laine (Breath of the Wild)
  33. LAINE, behindthename.com.
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