Mystery of the Gerudo Ruins
Side Adventure| Category | General |
| Region | Gerudo |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Steps | 5 |
| Rewards | 3 |
Mystery of the Gerudo Ruins
Adventure Overview
Ancient ruins beneath the Gerudo Desert contain Zonai inscriptions that Riju's researchers cannot decipher. After helping Riju in the Lightning Temple, she asks Link to assist the research team investigating the ruins beneath Gerudo Town. The adventure uncovers the history of the ancient Gerudo queen and her connection to the Zonai.
Prerequisites
Complete Riju of Gerudo Town
Speak with Rotana in Gerudo Town
Rewards
Ancient Gerudo history revealed
Powerful thunder-element material
200 Rupees from Rotana
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Speak with Rotana
Find Rotana in Gerudo Town's research chamber underground. She has discovered a sealed Zonai door but lacks the knowledge to open it.
2
Decipher the Inscription
The inscription near the door requires finding three matching symbols in the surrounding ruins. Search the underground chambers for matching glyphs.
3
Open the Sealed Chamber
Activate the three glyph plates in the correct order to unseal the ancient Zonai door. Inside is a preserved record room.
4
Recover the Tablets
Collect the three stone tablets inside the sealed chamber. Each describes an ancient Gerudo ruler's interaction with Zonai technology.
5
Return to Rotana
Deliver the tablets to Rotana for analysis. She translates them and shares the revelation about the ancient Gerudo-Zonai connection.
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