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Selmie, also known as the Duches of Downhill, is a character in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Breath of the Wild
Selmie can be found at Selmie's Spot, a cabin deep within the Hebra Mountains. She is well versed in Shield Surfing, but has since retired from the recreational activity.[1] She refers to herself as the best there ever was at shield surfing. When Link arrives, Selmie welcomes Link to the middle of nowhere, commenting on whatever type of shield that Link is currently wearing.[2] She asks if Link came all the way to see her and is a bit surprised if Link says he didn't.[3]
Selmie's Shield-Surfing
- Main article: Selmie's Shield-Surfing
Selmie will set up a surfing course for Link to play, but it costs 20 rupees.[4][5] Selmie offers a beginner course, which Link is required to play first, before then offering an advanced course.[6]
Selmie gives Link a brief rundown of how everything works. Selmie explains to Link that he must hold out his shield and then jump onto it. At anytime, Link is able to leave his shield, and even glide with the Paraglider.[7][8] The end goal is for Link to reach a big bridge off in the distance.[9][10]
If Link is able to complete the beginner course in less than one minute, this will open the advanced course.[11][12]
If at anytime it takes Link more than two minutes, time will expire and Link is returned to the top of the slopes.[13][14]
After playing for a while, Selmie will return Link to the cabin, telling him to take a break.[15][16]
Selmie's Notes
- Main article: Selmie's Notes
Selmie also runs the Hebra Trailhead Lodge, found at the south end of the Hebra region and one of the entrance points to the Hebra Mountains. She leaves items so that any travelers who will be venturing into the Hebra Mountains are prepared for the challenging conditions ahead. Found within the cabin is a Stamella Shroom, Spicy Pepper, Ice Meat, and a treasure chest with a Meteor Rod.
She has written a diary with Selmie's Notes, giving further pre-caution to any travelers. She is concerned by the high accident rate on the mountain and the amount of deaths that have occurred on the mountain. To help travelers along the way, Selmie has planted massive flags all throughout the Hebra Mountains. Wherever a flag can be found, there are always some barrels that have some supplies that will help travelers survive in the Hebra climate.
Other travelers have added content to the notes, thanking her for help.
Tears of the Kingdom
Selmie's Spot can still be found in a cabin, just northwest of the Hebra Peak.
The Duchess Who Disappeared
- Main article: The Duchess Who Disappeared
After clearing the Wind Temple, Link can travel to Selmie's Spot to find that Selmie is mising. After speaking with Russ, Link will find that Selmie was looking to build out a new course for Selmie's Shield-Surfing, but she has yet to come back. This will begin The Duchess Who Disappeared quest. Down the slope to the west, Link will find Fin who has put out a camp fire to hopefully draw Selmie to him, but he wonders if maybe Selmie is in a place where she can't see it.
This gives a hint that she is in the nearby East Biron Snowshelf Cave. After breaking some boulders to get into the cave, Selmie can be found sitting beside a campfire. She thought she'd never see anyone in the cave, and is saddend that her students are worried about her.[17][18] Selmie has gone shield-surfing and surfed right into the cave. After falling down the slope, she couldn't climb her way out. She also heard rocks crumbling in on the the cave. She hopes that with Link, they can find another path out.[19]
At the west end of the cave, there is more Red Sediment that Link can break. After destroying the sediment, Link can return to speak with Selmie. She can feel the wind coming from the cave and thanks Link for finding a way out. She encourages Link to come and stop by her lodge at Selmie's Spot, just northwest of Hebra Peak.[20]
After returning to Selmie's Spot, she will thank Link for coming back all this way.[21] Her two students, Fin and Russ will also be very grateful that Link helped save Selmie.[22][23] As a sign of thanks, Selmie will reward Link with a Strong Zonaite Shield.[24] If Link's shield pouch is full, Selmie will give Link a chance to make some space before giving it to him.[25][26]
Selmie will then agree to make Link one of her students. While she is busy with Fin and Russ, she can make an exception for Link.[27] Fin and Russ are both delighted to have Link in the group.[28][29] This will complete the quest.
Trivia
- The shields displayed inside her cabin are the only shields in the game Link can't appropriate. If Link tries to remove them from the wall with Magnesis, Selmie will immediately raise her voice in protest. However, Link can take pictures of those for the Hyrule Compendium in order to later search for them using the Sheikah Sensor.
Gallery
Selmie from Tears of the Kingdom
Selmie from Tears of the Kingdom
References
- ↑ I didn't know what love was until I saw Selmie sliding down the slopes... I can't believe you retired... Where did you go? - Selmie's Notes
- ↑ Huh... Welcome to the middle of nowhere. Population: us. *sigh...* Hey... What's that on your back?! It's a steel Lizal shield! That spike is worth major style points for when you want to look hard-core on the slope! If you're carrying THAT shield, then... Whoa. This is big! You hiked all the way to meet the best there ever was at shield surfing, right? - Selmie
- ↑ Really? Are...are you sure? I-it's not like I was expecting visitors today? - Selmie
- ↑ I'll watch you surf. If you don't mind a little attention from a former pro, that is. - Selmie
- ↑ I will need you to cough up 20 rupees as a course fee. - Selmie
- ↑ Smart choice. I always say, if you're not willing to put your money where your mouth is, how serious are you really? Then let's get straight to the slopes. Follow me! - Selmie
- ↑ Do you need a rundown on how this works? - Selmie
- ↑ Wow, you seem serious about this. Not very surfer-like, but OK. I'll boil it down for you. Shield surfing is all about how fast you can make it to the bottom of the hill. Quick check-you do know how to surf, right? Just hold out your shield, and then hop onto it in mid-jump. For this course, I don't care if you stay on your shield or not. You can go so fast that you start to fly for all I care. - Selmie
- ↑ Straight down from here, you'll see a big bridge. Why don't you start by surfing your way there? It's a pretty no-frills course, but it'll help me get a bead on where you're at with your technique. If I dig the way you surf, I'll let you advance to the next step. But we can go down that hill when we get to it. - Selmie
- ↑ I wanna see you shred out there. You ready? On your mark... - Selmie
- ↑ You clocked in at 00:46.49... Pretty average time, all told. I'm not too keen on letting you move on, but... Well, I'll make it your call. You comfy where you are, or do you want to push ahead anyway? - Selmie
- ↑ Good. Knowing your limits is important when it comes to a hobby that involves screaming down the side of a mountain. You know, you've got a good head on your shoulders. Let's keep it there. So want to hit the slop again? It'll be another 20 rupees for the course fee. - Selmie
- ↑ I've seen slowpokes before.. - Selmie
- ↑ You still have some room to improve, but who doesn't? Stick with it, and I think you can cut your time in half. - Selmie
- ↑ One helpful thing is thinking about your moves in advance. Don't get so caught up in the run that you forget your goal. You seem off your game today... Well, everyone needs a break sometimes. You must be cold. I'll see you back to the cabin. You can warm up a bit there before you go. - Selmie
- ↑ Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to seeing you beat your record the next time we meet. - Selmie
- ↑ "What?! I thought I'd never see anyone in here!" — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Oh, I see... Yes, I am Selmie." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Oh on... I've made my students worry about me? Guess I have been gone a long time. That terrible blizzard stopped, so I took advantage of the weather to go out and create a new course for my students. And then I found this cave—just surfed right into it on my shield. Can't blame an ol' shield surfer for exploring, right? I went in too far though, where the cave got all closed off. I couldn't climb back out the way I came in. Worse yet, I heard rocks falling back up at the entrance. Thought it'd collapse at some point. I was staaarting to think I'd be stuck back here forever, and no one would even be able to find the cave. But...if you're here, that means you can't get back out the same way either, right? With any luck, we can find a different path that goes outside. Other than that, though, we've got no hope of escape." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Oh! The stones blocking the way! They've crumbled. I feel wind coming from outside somewhere! I'll live another day—free to sruf the slopes under the bright sky! I've got nothing to give you now as thanks, but I've got an idea! Whenever you like, stop by my lodge in the northwest of Hebra Peak. We'll talk more then. You can always spot it from the bonfire out in front. So watch for that if you decide to come find me. All right...I'd better head back so my students can stop worrying. Remember, find me at my lodge on the peak." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Oh! I've been waiting for you. Thanks for coming all the way here." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "You saved Teach! Oh maaan, do we ever owe you one!" — Fin, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "I'm SO stoked that Coach came back to us safe. Major respect from me, man." — Russ, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Who knows what would have happened to me if you hadn't come along. I've got to admit, getting some shield surfing in aaall through that cave was pretty darn great. But I'll be staying away from there for a while, that's for sure. Since I'm the one that really owes you for what you did, I'll be the one to reward you. Here, take this." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Well, I've got a shield for you that's kind of unusual. But your shield pouch is full. Make some space for it, yeah?" — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "So you made some space! Good. Now, please take this as thanks." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "I found that shield around some stones that—get this—fell from the sky! What a beautiful thought...that there could be shield surfers like us, way up there... I'll say it again...thank you for getting me out of that cave. Also, now that the blizzard's over, come back here anytime you feel like shield surfing with us. I wasn't going to take on a third student, not with these two keeping me busy, but for you, I'll make an exception." — Selmie, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Welcome, buddy! We owe you big time anyway for rescuing Teach." — Fin, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Yeah, see you on the slopes. Best way to learn!" — Russ, Tears of the Kingdom