Danmalaak is non-native to Hyrule, coming to the Kingdom from a far-off archipelago called the Alae Islands. His people there are much more predisposed to water travel than your average Eldin goron, as their affinity to pumice and salt allow them to bob effortlessly on the ocean's waters. In fact, Danmalaak's buoyancy is so strong, that he has to wear a weighted diving belt to explore the ocean depths!

Of course, Danmalaak's water affinity does not stop there. The glass-like material covering the salt crystals on his back is a trademark "glaze" his people use to smooth out those nooks and crannies. It gives his body a more torpedo-like shape that helps reduce drag when swimming,, allowing him to swim surprisingly fast through the waves. It's fairly common for his people to switch between glazes as they age, repairing gouges and adding layers as they get older. As a result, elder Alaeans often look like cracked-open jawbreakers, showing layers of encrusted glaze that shimmer under the sunlight!

The sapphires across Danmalaak's front are a deliberate nod to stereotypical sailor outfits. It's also a bit of a nod to his sillier nature (even if his swim trunks are a much more obvious indicator). While Danmalaak's a fairly responsible fellow, having run a successful salvage scow before his current stint in Hyrule, his camaraderie with Cironus' goofball persona has equipped him with a lethal barrage of Dad Jokes. Expect your groaner threshold to explode when in the vicinity of these two!