Aloy is the central figure in the video game Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel Horizon Forbidden West. Aloy is a spirited, resourceful, and intelligent woman with a deep sense of curiosity and adventure. She is skilled in archery, parkour, and melee combat, and has an affinity for machines. Aloy is a skilled hunter, having been raised by the Nora tribe, yet she is also a misfit within her own community. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she seeks to understand her origins and the truth about the world she inhabits. She is determined to bring together a fragmented world, fighting against a mechanical threat that has thrown her planet into chaos. Aloy's relationships are key to her story, notably her mentor Rost, the enigmatic Sylens, and the AI voice Gaia.