#botw ashai

[link-is-a-dork]

[distantkairi]

I see zelink as having romantic feelings for each other, and go on cute dates to lover's pond or rutile lake or what have you, but they don't actually put an official, public label on what they have, they just kinda make out occasionally behind the scenes and ignore formal rules of courtship entirely

[daremo-desu]

Oh hi 👋

This is old art of an au I thought of a long time ago. Basically tmnt x botw/totk. I’ll write more about the characters below. Takes place post botw, pre totk. They’re the only 4 of their kind, no explanations on how they got there (though Donnie is determined to find something).

Mikey

The Gerudo took him in (they couldn’t tell his gender, being a unique species and all) Ashai (cooking teacher in botw) raised him and taught him all her cooking skills. He has a desire to travel the world and learn cooking from all regions. At 14 he is granted his wish and he begins to venture out. His first location is Death Mt for the famous goron spice.

Donnie

Part of the research team in the Sheikah clan. Works closely with Robbie, and their team recently moved to central Hyrule to continue Zonai research. One day, Mikey walks up on his way to Death Mt, and Donnie is shocked to see another one of his kind. He wants to learn more about Mikey and their similarities, so he decides to join him on his trip to the Goron village (though he pretends it’s for Zonai research.)

Raph

Lives with the Goron. He works in the mine to get rocks and ore, though he can’t eat them. (His teeth are chipped from trying) He loves spending time in the hot springs. He lives a simple life, until one day two turtles show up and he can’t help but feel attracted to them. He shows them around, and when they go to leave, he reluctantly decides to join them. (He’s never felt overly adventurous, and it’s hard to leave the only life you’ve ever known)

Leo

He’s part of the Yiga clan. He wants to get higher in the ranks because he’s sick of getting stuck on the worst missions in the worst spots. (Usually he’s stationed in the depths, it’s dark and boring) One day, he gets to go with a search party to the surface because Link and Zelda are missing (he’s never even seen them before) He catches sight of the crew after they leave Hateno village and are on their way to Faron. He steals their food and heads back to his hideout. Donnie put a tracker on him and they find him, eventually Leo realizes that sticking with Donnie might get him close to the royal family and he can get his promotion. He’ll just let them believe that he hangs around because of their turtleness..

Not really any plot. They just kind of hang out in Hyrule.

[sarasalandhistory]

How I Would Rewrite TotK

I had some problems with TotK when I played, but I overlooked some issues with the story and plot because I liked the game. After replaying it recently, I did realize there would be things I would change if I could, and these are them:

Firstly, I mentioned in a recent post that my major pet peeve is that people don't know Link in Hateno, Lurelin, or around Hyrule, but logically they would. Masterworks confirm that Link is a well-known figure, and Zelda mentions that he accompanies her as her guard across Hyrule. That is my first change. Either people know Link off the bat, or there is a reason Link isn't recognized outside of Lookout Landing. This could be as simple as a dialogue option with Purah that could say that 'until things are more handled, it would be best that people don't know that the princess's knight is back.' They have something like this with Traysi, who mentions that Link shouldn't cause a scene by telling Penn or anyone who he really is while working for her. Also, included the option being recognized thanks to the Champion's Leathers. Link wore his old tunic so much, it wore out, so we can assume that was his main gear for years. He's not wearing it, it'll be hard to recognize him if you aren't friends. Simple.

Be more clear about Link and Zelda's relationship at this point. I ship them, and I can tell they're in a relationship since we have Zelda's heated looks and Link outright saying he has someone special to Ashai. Heck, it ends with him bridal carrying her to a field filled with forget-me-nots. In the last game, Zelda is stated to be in love with Link and Link wants to defeat Ganon to see her smile. Why are they still teasing us? This is the last game with this iteration of Zelink, and they took a torpedo to every other ship in Wilds Era (RIP), so why not be open about it? Don't tease, just do. God, this is why I'm doing a visual novel based on this pairing.

Make the past more in-line with what was built up in BotW. Rauru and Sonia could still be king and queen, this could even be the founding of Hyrule, but make it overly confusing. You can just have the Zonai be the reason, the old Hyrule became a technological giant and that's why they were so important. Make the Secret Stones more of their own, like having them be Hylia's tears. Also, just say that Sonia was a descendant of Hylia instead of just hinting at it. I would also make Ganondorf responsible for the missing Sheikah Tech.

And that was the main things I would change about ToTK

[aikoiya]

LoZ - Gerudo Nomenclature

I'm gonna put this here so that anyone who wants to help can comment or reblog what they think each name means.

If there are any other Gerudo names you know of, I'm all ears.

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Plot Relevant Gerudo:

Ganondorf = Warlock-Sorcerer. A Hyrulean transliteration of Gánōendōrfè; from Gánōen meaning "black magics" & Dōrfè meaning "sorcerer." - Both Gánōen & Gánōn are technically correct, however Gánōen is considered proper grammar & is thus more formal when it's used as a word rather than a name.

- Dragmire = Noble dragon general. A Hyrulean transliteration of Drāgamīr; from the words Drāga being an old Gerudan word meaning "dragon lord" or "noble dragon" & Mīr meaning "general." When put together, it translates to "draconian leader."

Kōme = In Japanese, this means "small plum." However, it's possible that her father was a Sheikah. If so, then this name wouldn't be Gerudo in origin.

Kotake = In Japanese, this means "little bamboo." However, it's possible that her father was a Sheikah. If so, then this name wouldn't be Gerudo in origin.

Nàbooru =

Ūrbōsa = Someone made the suggestion that Ūrbōs could mean "lightning."

Màkeela = Gracious.

Rïjú = Possibly meaning "seal friend;" from Rï meaning "friend or companion" & Jú meaning "seal."

Bulïàra (Rïjú's personal guard) =

BotW

At Large:

Pauda =

Bedi =

Anté (guard) =

Flavï =

Malena =

Balora =

Calïsa =

Desert:

Ampu =

Aroha =

Augissa (guard) =

Bàretta =

Bylla =

Ektis =

Esta =

Flegra =

Freya =

Kalàna (little Vai) =

Kàttōru (guard) =

Laina (guard) =

Konora =

Lànja (guard) =

Liné (guard) =

Màku =

Màtori (guard) =

Màrïna (guard) =

Mauva (elder) =

Neru (elder) =

Ōla =

Padoru (guard) =

Pinja (guard) =

Rinora (elder) =

Saiga =

Semidi =

Sumati =

Talïa (little Vai) =

Tekla (guard) =

Velora =

Sudra (guard) =

Emrï (elder) =

Kahu =

Piloru =

Ribia (guard) =

Lukàn =

Dālïa (little Vai that grows Wildberries) =

Totk

Gerudo At Large:

Karsh (Bedrock Bistro frequenter) =

Ramella (Goron City gem buyer) =

Payu (racer) =

Shabbone (elder race trainer) =

Rïsa (most martial minded of the Outskirt Stable Trio, enthusiastic about finding a Voe taller than her) =

Pasha (one of the Outskirt Stable Trio, doesn't think the voe she's met measure up) =

Dïna (one of the Outskirt Stable Trio, heard of the hero) = Passionate dance.

Kyra (at Dueling Peaks Stable, talks about twins & love triangles) =

Desert Gerudo:

Kohm (sand seal seller) =

Kàra Kàra Gerudo:

Faundï (Kàra entrance guard) =

Ripp (patroling Kàra guard) =

Boraa (young spearwoman) =

Maike (Kàra grilled meat vender) =

Saula (Kàra clothes vender) =

Kachoo (Kàra archery store owner) =

Shaillu (Kàra inn owner) =

Gerudo Town:

Dorrah (Gerudo Town east gate guard) =

Lorn (fruit vender) =

Dālïa (teen Vai & Lorn's daughter; owns the circle orb) =

Īsha (jeweler) =

Cara (jeweler) =

Romah (masseuse) =

Olu (masseuse apprentice) =

Danda (elder arrow vendee) =

Kalàni (teen Vai & Danda's granddaughter) =

Makure (little Vai & Kalani's sister) =

Pritàna (Voe & You studant) =

Spera (food vender) =

Àrdin (mushroom vender) =

Rima (elder) =

Frelly (sand seal vender) =

Pokki (archeologist?) =

Fegran (napping lady) =

Greta (Secret Club owner) =

Perda (wife of Wabbin & mother of Aaqlet, you matchmade them in BotW) =

Furosa (elder canteen owner) =

Pyra =

Sumàtï =

Deltan (Voe & You studant) =

Yaidō = Spearwoman.

Rōtàna (archeologist lady) =

Essa (sand seal sweeper) =

Bàbï (spearwoman) =

Smaudè (spearwoman) =

Leena =

Lïàna =

Kōtta =

Bàrta (cannon fanatic) =

Màrta (spear examining spearwoman) =

Teakè (guard trainer) =

Aaqlet (little Vai & Mattison's friend) = Daylight possibly; from Aaq meaning "day or morning" & Let possibly meaning "light."

Calybàn (callous romantic) =

Kàtta (Wabbin's guard) =

Ashai (Voe & You teacher) =

Nàli (Voe & You studant) =

Ploka (palace guard) =

Reeza (palace guard) =

Pàdda (Patricia's caretaker) =

Pearlé (teen Vai seal watcher & future scholar) =

Gerudàn Landmarks

Gerudo Highlands:

Risōka = The name of a snowfield in the Gerudo Highlands.

Agaat = Mount Agaat is the most Western mountain in the Gerudo Highlands.

Mystàthï = The name of a snowshelf on the north side of Gerudo Highlands.

Hemaar = The slope north Risōka Snowfield is called Hemaar's Descent.

Ruvàra = Refers to the cliffs east of Mystàthï's Shelf.

Vatórsa = A snowfield just southeast of the Gerudo Summit.

Rútimàla = Found just south of Risōka Snowfield is Rutimàla Hill.

Méadela = The outcroping south of the Gerudo Summit is referred to as Méadela's Mantle.

Lāpàroh = A snowy mesa in the eastern part of the Gerudo Highlands.

Zirkō = A snowy mesa southeast of Lāpàroh Mesa.

Sàpphïa = A tableland directly west of Zirkō Mesa.

Bīrida = Referred to as a Lookout, this is the southmost part of the Highlands. It overlooks most of the desert, ergo its name.

Taafei = A hill bordering Gerudo Canyon.

Gerudo Canyon:

Nephra = While called a hill, it is a mountain decline.

Koukôt = A plateau near the center of the canyon. North of Spectacle Rock.

Yàrna = The name of a small valley tucked at the foot between Spectacle Rock & East Gerudo Mesa.

Nàboôrú = The mountain at the center of the canyon.

Stàlry = A plateau due east of Spectacle Rock.

Granàjh = A mountain in the most southern part of the canyon.

Dāvàl = This peak is the most southeastern part of the canyon.

Gerudo Desert:

Torúma = The name given to the dunes to the far western edge of the Gerudo Desert.

Pālû = The wasteland between Gerudo Town & the East Gerudo Ruins.

Kàrúsa = The valley west of Bīrida Lookout.

Gerudo Names I Made Up:

Female:

Geladïna = The full name of the Gerudo Goddess of the Sand. Means "one who dances passionately upon the sand."

Sāqmàla = Name of the Gerudo Goddess of Life, Vivifatility, & Sex, & mother of Geladïna & Amàhrta. Translates to "one who lives without regrets."

Amàhrta = Name of the Gerudo Goddess of the Moon, Mirrors, Dreams, Prophecy, & Visions. Means "virtuous moon."

Kàvtrïna = Name of the Gerudo Goddess of Love, Passion, & Marriage. A sort of carry over from Hyrule as she was originally a Hyrulean goddess. Loosely translates to "bond of passion."

Tïsàla = Joyous.

Nīra = Amrit or nectar or pure water or liquor.

Sàvàrï = Circle of goodness. The name I've given to the ancient Sage of Lightning from TotK.

Dàkhmàra = Fruitful.

Ïmàja = Birthgiver or mother of cradles.

Ïmīàlfa = Mother of 10,000 children.

Nīsha = Special. Gift from the goddess.

Eizra or Ézra = Humble or salvation. The roots of this word has deep association with Vah Kàvtrïna's mercy, protection, & healing magics. Parents tend to give their daughters this name in hopes that the Oasis Mother will protect them.

Hamàhla = Halo around the moon.

Junamàh = Silver pearls.

Keasïya = Monsoon flower.

Hàzimé & Hàsimé = Gentle & fortunate winds.

Vithára = A small harp or lyre. Associated with music, inspiration, & creativity. Symbolizes life's beauty. The Gerudo equivalent of Lyra.

Male:

Jawàrik = The name of the Gerudo god of war, conquest, & strife. Ex-husband to the Goddess of the Sand. A name meaning "a strong, powerful warrior."

Gàlondo = Gerudo god of war, power, conquest, fire, lightning, pride, destruction, bloodlust, & the burning desert sun. The only begotten son of Geladïna & Jawàrik. Means "one prepared to battle in the sands."

Amïn = Safe. Translates to reliable, secure, faithful, loyal, straightforward, & honest.

Asïm = Protector; also an old name from before the all-female curse.

Jubàr = One who mends.

Ïdanek = Father of many.

Ïmanek = Despite being a masculine name, it translates to “mother of multitudes.”

Hànrysé = Clever or proficient. The name of a prominent figure in the Gerudo myth called "King Hànrysé's Folly." In which, he was a Gerudo king from before the Division War that ended in the female-only curse. Due to his portrayal in the story, the name has now become associated with foolishness or arrogance.

Bàssōl = A merging of the old Gerudàn boy name Bàssel meaning "man who is lion-hearted" or “brave & noble lion” & the Gerudàn word Sōl, meaning "sun."

Hàrrīun = Warrior lion.

Àkram = Most generous.

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I'm sure that there are some names here that aren't of Gerudo origin such as Rhondson & Mattison likely are.

LoZ Cultural Masterlist

[kashkadavr]

I was today years old when I found out that they were part of a love triangle and none of them stayed with man. So hear me out - neither of them are with a man because they are with each other.

[buggyofthewild]

I thought maybe if I made some and gave it to her it'd help her but she wasn't interested, so here's the results in case any of y'all were curious!

[kaiju-dayo]

Riju owns cultural nights 👏🏼

*She takes dance lessons from Ashai; who also teaches cooking class and sex ed at their school

[arakn0]

“Oh, are you interested in that classes I teach to vai before they set off from Gerudo Town?”

I think it’s funny how short Link is compared to everyone else in game.

[blocodibujo]

30 days until Tears of the Kingdom releases (can’t believe there’s only one month left!)

Drawing 31/60: Ashai

[loz-furbies]

Gerudo cooking class.

[botw-photography]

Someone has a crush!

[botwphotography]

Ashai

[annyllel]

I’ve known for a while now that Ashai’s name is just one vowel different from Ashei in Twilight Princess. But now that I’ve talked to her before the cooking class starts, and with the way she tacked a “yeah” onto the end of her sentence, the remembrances are getting stronger. I guess it’s just a fun little Easter egg.

[maggie-d]

Some rare pairs I thought up/ am considering for a botw thing. Also might do my Korok/ Kokiri girl falling for Riju thing there too.

(I should consider some mlm and mlf ships but...am lesbian so these were my first instinct.)

[sandsealsunlimited]

*eyeball emoji*