Vala

"The lesson will be taught in due time, Aloy. Until then, we wait."

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Vala is a minor character in Horizon Zero Dawn.

History[]

The daughter of the War-Chief Sona, Vala grew up competing with her older brother Varl for their mother's favor, with Varl describing them as not very close.^[1] Vala enjoyed decorating her spear with her favourite Golden Blooms, despite Sona's insistence that it was useless.^[2]

Horizon Zero Dawn[]

Mother's Heart (HZDR; 340) — Vala greeting Aloy.^[3]

Vala was one of the competitors who would be participating in the Proving alongside Aloy in order to become a Brave. After briefly seeing her during the Blessing, Vala was friendly towards Aloy and defended her from harassment from Bast. Vala believed that she, Aloy and Bast were the ones most likely to win the Proving.^[3]

The Proving (HZDR; 071) — Vala finishing the Proving, alongside Bast and Aloy.^[4]

The Proving (HZDR; 133) — Vala's death.^[4]

Vala and Bast finished the Proving just behind Aloy, with Vala excited at Aloy's victory. Just as Aloy was declared the winner, the group was attacked by a militant group, later identified as the Eclipse. Aloy defended the Nora while Vala and Bast guided them to an escape route. However, despite her valiant efforts, Vala became one of the victims of the massacre after being shot to death with a Deathbringer Gun^[4] by one of the members of the Eclipse.

Legacy[]

Vala, along with Bast, are remembered by the Nora as heroes for sacrificing their lives to protect the other candidates during the Proving Massacre. Aloy mentions liking Vala, and believes they would have been friends had the circumstances been different.^[5]

Vala, along with everyone else who fell during the Proving, was later avenged by her mother, brother, Aloy, and several other Nora during their crusade against the killers.^[6]

Varl continued to speak fondly of Vala, telling Zo^[7] and Erend^[8] about her. After Varl's death, Zo performed the Utaru ritual of planting seeds upon someone's passing, planting Golden Bloom seeds at his grave in his honor, remembering Varl sharing the story of Vala decorating her spear with them.^[9]

Associated Quests[]

Horizon Zero Dawn[]

Horizon Forbidden West[]

The Wings of the Ten (mentioned only)
Singularity (mentioned only in a conversation)

Gallery[]

Official Artwork[]

Concept Art[]

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Profile Images[]

Horizon Zero Dawn[]

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered[]

References[]

↑ As mentioned by Varl during Revenge of the Nora.
↑ As mentioned by Zo during The Wings of the Ten.
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↑ ^4.00 ^4.01 ^4.02 ^4.03 ^4.04 ^4.05 ^4.06 ^4.07 ^4.08 ^4.09 ^4.10 ^4.11 ^4.12 ^4.13 ^4.14 ^4.15 ^4.16 ^4.17 ^4.18 ^4.19 ^4.20 ^4.21 ^4.22 ^4.23 ^4.24 ^4.25 ^4.26 ^4.27 ^4.28 ^4.29 ^4.30 ^4.31 ^4.32 ^4.33 ^4.34 ^4.35 ^4.36 ^4.37 ^4.38 ^4.39 ^4.40 ^4.41 ^4.42 ^4.43 ^4.44 ^4.45 ^4.46 ^4.47 ^4.48 ^4.49 ^4.50 ^4.51 ^4.52 ^4.53 ^4.54 ^4.55 ^4.56 The Proving
↑ A Seeker at the Gates
↑ Revenge of the Nora
↑ As mentioned by Zo at the Base.
↑ As mentioned by Erend Vanguardsman at the Base.
↑ The Wings of the Ten

Navigation[]

Nora
High Matriarchs	Jezza - Lansra - Teersa
Braves	Sona (War-Chief) - Aloy - Bast - Den - Dran - Ferl - Jarm - Marea - Muns - Resh - Teb's father - Vala - Varl
Seekers	Aloy - Sona - Teb - Varl
Outcasts	Brom - Cren - Grata - Jom - Kam - Kurnst - Nora Keeper - Rost - Yun
Other members	Alana - Arana - Dral - Enara - Fia - Grist - Jarg - Jun - Karst - Loha - Lut - Nakoa - Olara - Orn - Solai - Taim - Thok - Yan

[1] As mentioned by Varl during Revenge of the Nora.

[2] As mentioned by Zo during The Wings of the Ten.

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[5] A Seeker at the Gates

[6] Revenge of the Nora

[7] As mentioned by Zo at the Base.

[8] As mentioned by Erend Vanguardsman at the Base.

[9] The Wings of the Ten

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