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Paya is a character found in Breath of the Wild.
Overview
She is the granddaughter of Impa and first can be seen scrubbing the wood deck, just outside of Impa's house. When Link first approaches her, she is very shy and embarrassed. She has a stuttering problem and repeatedly covers her face when talking. Paya recognizes Link's Sheikah Slate and knows that he's Link, the man his grandmother has been waiting for.[1] Paya will initially refer to Link as Master Link and struggles to talk to him whenever he is close by.[2]
Paya has a symbol inked on her face, which serves as a Talisman for the Sheikah. It is customary to have one for those who have a long Sheikah lineage, to honor their past.[3]
After speaking with Impa and completing the Seek Out Impa quest, Paya will fall into a more regular routine.
She awakes at 9am each morning and heads downstairs to watch over the heirloom. The Sheikah Heirloom resides right next to Paya and she will spend the majority of her day sitting and kneeling right beside it.[4]
Paya is protecting the heirloom from the Yiga Clan and advises Link to be careful of their underhanded methods.[5] Paya and Impa will advise Link to meet up with Cotera, the Great Fairy located just beyond Ta'loh Naeg Shrine that overlooks the village.[6][7]
At 1am, she will head back inside and will go upstairs to her room.[8]
She spends the overnight hours sitting and jotting things down into her diary.[9] She spends so much time praying and jotting things down, that before she knows it, it's already already morning. Thus, Paya never really has time to get sleep, but since she's helping protect the village, she is okay with it.[10]
Link can speak with Paya at this time, although she gets frietened that Link sneaks up on her at this time of day.[11] Despite getting barely any sleep herself, she encourages Link to get some sleep as it is unhealthy to get an extended amount of time without sleep.[12] At 6am each morning, Paya will finally head to bed and yells at Link to leave as it is her private bedroom.[13] If Link tries talking to Paya while she is sleeping, he can find that Paya is thinking about Link in her dreams.[14]
Upstairs, in Impa's house, within Paya's bedroom, there is a diary that hints at Paya being attracted to Link.[citation needed]
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References
- ↑ A man?! Huh? Is that-?! It's...a Sheikah Slate! Could you be the hero my grandmother told me about? What was his name? Li... Lin... Ummm... Oh, it's not that I forgot... I'm just bad with speaking. As for me, my name is Pa... Paaa... Paaay... Oh! My name is Paya! Phew! I got it out... I know I should be able to say that easily, seeing as how it's my own name and all. I'm so...sorry. Anyway, my grandmother's been awaiting your return ever since I was little. Plea...please hurry inside. - Paya
- ↑ AHHHH! Master...Master Link! You...you're very close to me right now! I just... My...my grandmother is waiting for you at her abode. Please hurry to her! - Paya
- ↑ Wh-wh-what?! There's something on my face? What are you speaking of... Oh! Are you perhaps referring to this crest? This symbol is a sort of talisman for the Sheikah. It wards off evil. It is customary for those with a long Sheikah lineage to have this crest inked onto their skin to honor their past. - Paya
- ↑ This... This priceless artifact here? Is that what you want to know about? This is a Sheikah heirloom that we have long protected. "The hero, as chosen by the Sheikah heirloom, wiil be gifted the blessing of antiquity." With these words as our guide, we have watched over this sacred artifact since my grandmother's grandmother's time... And even since HER grandmother's grandmother's time before that! I cannot say that I entirely know the meaning of these words. But now that I think about it... "The hero, as chosen by the Sheikah heirloom..." Could it be... - Paya
- ↑ We Sheikah have long served the royal family of Hyrule in secret. During the Great Calamity of 100 years ago...the royal family was destroyed, and the members of our tribe scattered. Sadly, there were some who swore allegiance to Ganon at that time. They joined together as the Yiga Clan, seeking out all who opposed Ganon... cutting them down, one after another. Master Link, now that you are awake, you are surely the most formidable opponent standing against them! No doubt they will come for you, employing whatever underhanded methods they can devise... Oh, but of course, if there's anything I can do to help you, all you have to do is ask! - Paya
- ↑ The Great Fairy Cotera... Only a few remain who know this, but this village was built under her watchful eye. The mysterious power of Cotera is that of sacred protection... I suggest you seek her out. - Impa
- ↑ The Great Fairy resides behind the shrine that overlooks this village. That is where you should seek her. You can put your trust in the Great Fairy. I can't think of any reason she wouldn't be happy to help you, Master Link. - Paya
- ↑ M-Master Link! Wh-whatever is the matter at this hour? Dark magic prey upon the land when darkness falls... Please, promise to take care! - Paya
- ↑ I'm just j-jotting down some thoughts... Just my boring daily affairs and such. Really! Th-that's all it is! - Paya
- ↑ I'm seeing to the upkeep of the heirloom in Grandmother's stead...p-pating tribute to our guardian deities. I spend my days praying so that no disaster befalls the people or the village. When I finish and take a look around, it's already almost sunrise again... But that's OK! I always remind myself that I'm doing this for the sake of our people! Compared to that, sleep seems inconsequential. - Paya
- ↑ P-please don't frighten me like that! Do you need something from me at this hour? - Paya
- ↑ It's almost dawn. If you haven't slept yet, you really should... Staying up late can't be great for your health. - Paya
- ↑ Th-this is my private bedroom! Kindly take your leave! - Paya
- ↑ Master Link... - Paya