What happened to the Gerudo tribe?

[patbacknitro]

In the legend of zelda Ocarina of time, the Gerudo tribe was one of the most important tribes in the game. They gave birth to the demon king himself. Thier the most skilled thiefs in the land, and are very proud woman. And even one of their own is one of the 6 sages to protect the world. but after Majora's Mask they seemed to have completely disappeared from the zelda series completely. They have a mentioning in Twilight Princess but only their desert, now it was just inhabited by Orks. So why aren't they in zelda anymore. even in the game Hyrule warriors they do not make an appearance. but why not. I need your oppinions on why they have neglected to add this tribe from every other Zelda game to have been made, since majoras mask.

 

[Magik]

Well in other games defense, not all take place near Gerudo place, but they dint really make an appearance cause they aren't that signfigaint

 

[Mikaya]

It's kinda sad they haven't made an appearance recently. I personally liked them in OoT. Nintendo should include them in a future Zelda title and give them the recognition they deserve. ;_;

The fact that Ganondorf descended from the actual tribe should make them important, I think.

 

[patbacknitro]

well ya, and 1 their home is the Gerudo desert, so ya its their home. 2. not that significant. They are the tribe that gave birth to the Demon king himself. They gave birth to Ganondorf, the main villain in the zelda series. And the cool thing is its the same Ganondorf. he was sent to the realm of light in oot. Found his way out, and in the gods anger they flooded hyrule. then link in windwaker turned him to stone, and hyrule disappeared once more. then Ganon was captured in a twilight prison, only to escape, and link defeated him once more. Then finally he returned in Hyrule warriors to reclaim the triforce of power, and Hyrule. So ya the Gerudo tribe is very important.

 

[Artisan]

Maybe Aonuma was afraid the tribe of Gerudos might be considered offensive if they went too far with the concept and there may be a few legal issues. We know they are a band of female thieves. From a wiki:

They have dark tanned skin, golden eyes and red hair. Gerudo warriors frequently wield glaive-like weapons and scimitars. They are known to have relations with Hylian men.

But also this:

The Gerudo Symbol is a symbol used to represent the Gerudo tribe. Originally, it looked like a crescent moon and a star, similar to an Islamic symbol, but was changed due to the controversy it caused.

So you may get the picture and problems would arise.

Source: http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Gerudo

 

[Ashkil]

For some reason, I always think of the Gorons first when I read Gerudo then realise that they were the women desert tribe. But it's actually a really good question, they pretty much disappear from the Zelda Universe. The Gorons and the Zora pop up every now and then so it's kind of strange that they don't.

 

[patbacknitro]

well ya. And can Kind of get the point that was being made. But still they shouldent have just disappeared completely. I mean the only mentioning of them now is the desert name. And Ganondorf last mentions it in Wind Waker. Like at least have the gerudo sage be playable in Hyrule warriors. or something. most likely they wont be in Zelda wiiu. but is it so much to ask that they not completly forget the tribe of proud woman, that were the best thief's in Hyrule.

 

[Warriorcameron]

There are some references to their tribe in Wind Waker and in Skyward Sword it is thought that Groose is a descendant/ relative of some sorts to the tribe

 

[Roxasthebrave]

The Gerudo always struck me as survivalists. I mean, they survived just fine in Hyrule's most inhospitable region. In order to survive, you need to be highly adaptable. It is not inconceivable that the Gerudo could have learned seafaring as a means to survive, despite having lived as land-locked desert dwellers. These are a strong folk. Determined to live despite being shunned by the rest of the world and having to rely only on themselves. And they are well tempered - hardly adverse to hardship.

Like many things I wish this was something the games bothered to dwell on a bit further, and with much more detail, but like just about every other nondescript notion in the series, the exposition stops just short of being vaguely implied at best.