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+ | |first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' |
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| − | |uses = Deactivate fire barriers, make platforms in [[lava]], make [[Magmanos]] vulnerable |
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| + | The '''Owl''' is a major character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' who lives in [[Koholint Island]]. The Owl appears to [[Link]] as soon has he had found his sword in [[Toronbo Shores]],<ref>{{cite manual|quote= You set out in search of your sword and other gear that might have washed up on the beach with you. As you stood in the surf with your recovered sword, a strange owl suddenly appeared and hooted this riddle: "Awaken the Wind Fish and all will be answered."|game= Link's Awakening|page= 4}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Hoot! Hoot! So you are the lad who owns the sword...|Owl|LA}}</ref> and would appear again on multiple occasions to share his words of wisdom.<ref>{{cite manual|quote= This mysterious owl follows you throughout your adventure. He seems to know much of the island and the world in general, including the Wind Fish. But is he friend or foe?|game= Link's Awakening|page= 28}}</ref> This Owl is greatly concerned of [[Wind Fish|The Wind Fish]]'s eternal slumber and upon seeing Link, believes that Link could be the one who would awaken The Wind Fish.<ref>{{cite|Now I understand why the monsters are starting to act so violently... A courageous lad has come to wake the Wind Fish... It is said that you cannot leave the island unless you wake the Wind Fish..|Owl|LA}}</ref> |
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| + | Giving Link directions in the form of riddles,<ref>{{cite|Now, you must hasten to the Yarna Desert! The dark, monstrous inhabitants of the sand will show you the way! Hoot Hoot!|Owl|LA}}</ref> the Owl sends Link to various [[dungeon]]s of the isle to retrieve the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]],<ref>{{cite|Hoot! Take the key and go to the Tail Cave. Retrieve the Instrument that is hidden there! Go now! The Wind Fish is waiting! Hooot!|Owl|LA}}</ref> which are all needed to awake The Wind Fish.<ref>{{cite|That Instrument, along with the seven others in the set, has the power to wake the Wind Fish!|Owl|LA}}</ref> This Owl is also constantly reminding Link that The Wind Fish is watching his progress and awaits to be awakened.<ref>{{cite|The Wind Fish is watching... Hoot!|Owl|LA}}</ref> |
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| − | '''Water Fruits''' are plants native to [[Eldin Volcano]]. They are primarily found in and around the [[Fire Sanctuary]]. |
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| + | In-game, the Owl appears as a yellow owl. However his actual appearance is a white owl with brown wings and backside. He also has large yellow eyes and a purple zig-zag pattern, complete with red dots, lining along his wings. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'', the [[Stone Slab]]s were changed into [[Owl Statue]]s, which uses the Owl's sprite and same yellow coloring.<ref>{{cite|This owl statue is trying to say something, but you can't understand it because it has no beak.|N/A|LA}}</ref> In the ''[[Oracle Series]]'' the Owl Statues also use the Owl's sprite, but are blue this time. |
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| − | ==Description== |
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| − | Water Fruits are found growing from floors, walls, and ceilings. They consist of a thin stalk culminating in a large, spiny, green pod. As the name suggests, this pod is filled with water. Touching the fruit with his body harms Link, but he can safely make use of the fruit by severing the stem with the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]] or by skewering the fruit on his [[sword]] to carry it. |
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| + | The Owl has no given name, and neither does the game's manual refer to him as such. Because of this, some players simply refer to this nameless owl as 'The Owl'. |
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| − | All of Link's uses for the Water Fruit have to do with using its internal fluid to quench dangerous heat. If a Water Fruit's water is deposited in the mouth of one of the frog carvings found in and around the Fire Sanctuary, the corresponding fire barrier will be deactivated. If the water from the fruit is dropped into lava, it cools the lava around the point of impact enough to solidify it and create a platform that Link can stand on without injury, similar to the water jars in [[Dragon Roost Cavern]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. If there is a current in the lava, Link can ride the platform in the direction of the current. These platforms are temporary, though, as eventually the heat of the surrounding lava causes them to re-melt. Fortuitously, on moving lava platforms this generally does not happen until they reach their destination. Lastly, a Water Fruit may be used to make a [[Magmanos]] vulnerable by solidifying it, in a fashion resembling the use of the Sand Wand to make [[Gerune]]s vulnerable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. Once the Magmanos is solid, Link can dispatch it with repeated sword blows. |
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| + | ==Origin== |
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| + | [[File:Owl_LA.png|left|x200px]] |
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| + | Upon getting the first Instrument of the Siren, the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens#Full Moon Cello|Full Moon Cello]] from [[Tail Cave]], The Owl would once again appear.<ref>{{cite|Hoooot! That is an 'Instrument of the Sirens!'|Owl|LA}}</ref> The Owl mentions that at first he did not believe that Link was real, suggesting that he believed that Link was actually a part of the dream world, as Koholint Island is a mere illusion dreamed up by the sleeping Wind Fish.<ref>{{cite|I have to admit, at first I did not believe you were real...|Owl|LA}}</ref> However since Link had gotten the Instrument, it would seem that The Owl now believes that Link is in fact real. When explaining what the Instrument is, The Owl also mentions that he was given instructions to guide Link.<ref>{{cite|I was instructed to give you directions... Your next goal is north, in Goponga Swamp!!|Owl|LA}}</ref> The Owl was probably instructed by the sleeping Wind Fish, as the other inhabitants of Koholint Island are unaware that they are a part of the dream world.<ref name="Quote1">{{cite|Dude! You're asking me when we started to live on this island? What do you mean by 'when?' Whoa! The concept just makes my head hurt!|A boy|Link's Awakening}}</ref> |
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| + | After getting the fifth instrument, The Owl will then instruct Link to the [[Southern Face Shrine]] 'where ancient ruins speak of the Wind Fish.'<ref>{{cite|First, head south, where ancient ruins speak of the Wind Fish... You will learn much there...|Owl|LA}}</ref> After defeating the [[Armos|Armos Statue]] there, Link discovers some writing and a drawing on the wall. The walls reveal that the isle is a dream of The Wind Fish and by awakening him would make the island disappear. The walls depict a drawing of The Wind Fish as well as the Owl. The Owl outside will reassure Link by telling him that no one is really sure whether the foretelling is true or not, and the only way to find out would be to awaken The Wind Fish. The Owl then tells Link to trust his feelings and then flies off.<ref>{{cite|Hoot! I see you have read the relief... While it does say the island is but a dream of the Wind Fish, no one is really sure... Just as you cannot know if a chest holds treasure until you open it, so you cannot tell if this is a dream until you awaken... The only one who knows for sure is the Wind Fish... Trust your feelings... Someday you will know for sure...|Owl|LA}}</ref> |
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| + | The Owl is also quite aware of 'the song of awakening', the [[Ballad of the Wind Fish]], the song which needs to be played with the Eight Instruments of the Siren to awaken The Wind Fish. After Link completes the seventh dungeon, [[Eagle's Tower]], he would encounter [[Marin]], who often sings The Ballad of the Wind Fish, in the [[Tal Tal Mountain Range]]. After saving her from some monsters, The Owl thinks that she could have been trying to awaken The Wind Fish with her song,<ref>{{cite|Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the Egg! Her 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?!|Owl|LA}}</ref> which seems to be true as Marin had revealed earlier her wish of becoming a seagull, and hoped that The Wind Fish would make her wish come true someday.<ref>{{cite|They say the 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening. I wonder, if the Wind Fish wakes up, will he make my wish come true?|Marin|LA}}</ref> |
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| + | After getting all of the Instruments, Link goes in front of The Wind Fish's egg and plays The Ballad of the Wind Fish on the Instruments of the Siren. By doing so, an opening cracked open in the egg and The Owl flew down and told Link to simply go inside.<ref>{{cite|The time has come... The Wind Fish awaits... Enter the Egg... Hoot! Hoot!|Owl|LA}}</ref> After completing the maze and defeating the final [[Nightmare]] inside, a stairway opens which takes Link to The Wind Fish's room. There, the Owl appears to Link for the final time.<ref>{{cite|Hoot! Young lad, I mean... Link, the hero! You have defeated the Nightmares! You have proven your wisdom, courage and power!|Owl|LA}}</ref> |
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| + | The Owl then reveals that he was in fact part of The Wind Fish's spirit, which probably explains why the Owl was so concerned about The Wind Fish and why he had appeared on the walls of the Southern Face Shrine. As the spirit of The Wind Fish, the Owl was also the guardian of The Wind Fish's dream world.<ref>{{cite|As part of the Wind Fish's spirit, I am the guardian of his dream world...|Owl|LA}}</ref> He also explains that Nightmares had invaded the dream world and had probably been the cause of The Wind Fish's inability to awake.<ref>{{cite|But one day, the Nightmares entered the dream and began wreaking havoc. Then you, Link, came to rescue the island...|Owl|LA}}</ref> As The Wind Fish is about to awaken, The Owl thanks Link once last time and wishes him farewell before fading away, rather than flying off. |
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| + | This Owl may have also served as a prototype or concept for [[Kaepora Gaebora]], the owl from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' (Which was released five years after ''Link's Awakening'') who largely shares the same role but only appears to [[Young Link]]. Because of their strong similarities, most players also refer to this owl as Kaepora Gaebora as well, however these characters are not the same. |
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| + | File:Owl(Eyes).gif|The Owl as seen in-game |
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| − | File:Fire Sanctuary lava platform.jpg|The result of dropping a Water Fruit into lava |
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| + | File:Owl(Wings).gif|The Owl as seen in-game |
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| − | File:Frozen Magmanos.jpg|The result of dropping a Water Fruit onto a Magmanos |
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| + | File:Owl_Artwork_1.png|Official artwork of the owl |
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| + | File:Owl(manga).png|The Owl in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Manga)|''Link's Awakening'' manga]] |
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Revision as of 10:58, 4 January 2012
Template:Character
The Owl is a major character in Link's Awakening who lives in Koholint Island. The Owl appears to Link as soon has he had found his sword in Toronbo Shores,[1][2] and would appear again on multiple occasions to share his words of wisdom.[3] This Owl is greatly concerned of The Wind Fish's eternal slumber and upon seeing Link, believes that Link could be the one who would awaken The Wind Fish.[4]
Giving Link directions in the form of riddles,[5] the Owl sends Link to various dungeons of the isle to retrieve the Eight Instruments of the Sirens,[6] which are all needed to awake The Wind Fish.[7] This Owl is also constantly reminding Link that The Wind Fish is watching his progress and awaits to be awakened.[8]
In-game, the Owl appears as a yellow owl. However his actual appearance is a white owl with brown wings and backside. He also has large yellow eyes and a purple zig-zag pattern, complete with red dots, lining along his wings. In Link's Awakening DX, the Stone Slabs were changed into Owl Statues, which uses the Owl's sprite and same yellow coloring.[9] In the Oracle Series the Owl Statues also use the Owl's sprite, but are blue this time.
The Owl has no given name, and neither does the game's manual refer to him as such. Because of this, some players simply refer to this nameless owl as 'The Owl'.
Origin
Template:Spoiler
Upon getting the first Instrument of the Siren, the Full Moon Cello from Tail Cave, The Owl would once again appear.[10] The Owl mentions that at first he did not believe that Link was real, suggesting that he believed that Link was actually a part of the dream world, as Koholint Island is a mere illusion dreamed up by the sleeping Wind Fish.[11] However since Link had gotten the Instrument, it would seem that The Owl now believes that Link is in fact real. When explaining what the Instrument is, The Owl also mentions that he was given instructions to guide Link.[12] The Owl was probably instructed by the sleeping Wind Fish, as the other inhabitants of Koholint Island are unaware that they are a part of the dream world.[13]
After getting the fifth instrument, The Owl will then instruct Link to the Southern Face Shrine 'where ancient ruins speak of the Wind Fish.'[14] After defeating the Armos Statue there, Link discovers some writing and a drawing on the wall. The walls reveal that the isle is a dream of The Wind Fish and by awakening him would make the island disappear. The walls depict a drawing of The Wind Fish as well as the Owl. The Owl outside will reassure Link by telling him that no one is really sure whether the foretelling is true or not, and the only way to find out would be to awaken The Wind Fish. The Owl then tells Link to trust his feelings and then flies off.[15]
The Owl is also quite aware of 'the song of awakening', the Ballad of the Wind Fish, the song which needs to be played with the Eight Instruments of the Siren to awaken The Wind Fish. After Link completes the seventh dungeon, Eagle's Tower, he would encounter Marin, who often sings The Ballad of the Wind Fish, in the Tal Tal Mountain Range. After saving her from some monsters, The Owl thinks that she could have been trying to awaken The Wind Fish with her song,[16] which seems to be true as Marin had revealed earlier her wish of becoming a seagull, and hoped that The Wind Fish would make her wish come true someday.[17]
After getting all of the Instruments, Link goes in front of The Wind Fish's egg and plays The Ballad of the Wind Fish on the Instruments of the Siren. By doing so, an opening cracked open in the egg and The Owl flew down and told Link to simply go inside.[18] After completing the maze and defeating the final Nightmare inside, a stairway opens which takes Link to The Wind Fish's room. There, the Owl appears to Link for the final time.[19]
The Owl then reveals that he was in fact part of The Wind Fish's spirit, which probably explains why the Owl was so concerned about The Wind Fish and why he had appeared on the walls of the Southern Face Shrine. As the spirit of The Wind Fish, the Owl was also the guardian of The Wind Fish's dream world.[20] He also explains that Nightmares had invaded the dream world and had probably been the cause of The Wind Fish's inability to awake.[21] As The Wind Fish is about to awaken, The Owl thanks Link once last time and wishes him farewell before fading away, rather than flying off.
Trivia
This Owl may have also served as a prototype or concept for Kaepora Gaebora, the owl from Ocarina of Time (Which was released five years after Link's Awakening) who largely shares the same role but only appears to Young Link. Because of their strong similarities, most players also refer to this owl as Kaepora Gaebora as well, however these characters are not the same.
Gallery
- Owl(Eyes).gif
The Owl as seen in-game
- Owl(Wings).gif
The Owl as seen in-game
- Owl Artwork 1.png
Official artwork of the owl
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The Owl in the Link's Awakening manga
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- ↑ "You set out in search of your sword and other gear that might have washed up on the beach with you. As you stood in the surf with your recovered sword, a strange owl suddenly appeared and hooted this riddle: "Awaken the Wind Fish and all will be answered."" (Link's Awakening manual, pg. 4)
- ↑ "Hoot! Hoot! So you are the lad who owns the sword..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "This mysterious owl follows you throughout your adventure. He seems to know much of the island and the world in general, including the Wind Fish. But is he friend or foe?" (Link's Awakening manual, pg. 28)
- ↑ "Now I understand why the monsters are starting to act so violently... A courageous lad has come to wake the Wind Fish... It is said that you cannot leave the island unless you wake the Wind Fish.." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Now, you must hasten to the Yarna Desert! The dark, monstrous inhabitants of the sand will show you the way! Hoot Hoot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Hoot! Take the key and go to the Tail Cave. Retrieve the Instrument that is hidden there! Go now! The Wind Fish is waiting! Hooot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "That Instrument, along with the seven others in the set, has the power to wake the Wind Fish!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "The Wind Fish is watching... Hoot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "This owl statue is trying to say something, but you can't understand it because it has no beak." — N/A (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Hoooot! That is an 'Instrument of the Sirens!'" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "I have to admit, at first I did not believe you were real..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "I was instructed to give you directions... Your next goal is north, in Goponga Swamp!!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Dude! You're asking me when we started to live on this island? What do you mean by 'when?' Whoa! The concept just makes my head hurt!" — A boy (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "First, head south, where ancient ruins speak of the Wind Fish... You will learn much there..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Hoot! I see you have read the relief... While it does say the island is but a dream of the Wind Fish, no one is really sure... Just as you cannot know if a chest holds treasure until you open it, so you cannot tell if this is a dream until you awaken... The only one who knows for sure is the Wind Fish... Trust your feelings... Someday you will know for sure..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the Egg! Her 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "They say the 'Ballad of the Wind Fish' is a song of awakening. I wonder, if the Wind Fish wakes up, will he make my wish come true?" — Marin (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "The time has come... The Wind Fish awaits... Enter the Egg... Hoot! Hoot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "Hoot! Young lad, I mean... Link, the hero! You have defeated the Nightmares! You have proven your wisdom, courage and power!" — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "As part of the Wind Fish's spirit, I am the guardian of his dream world..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)
- ↑ "But one day, the Nightmares entered the dream and began wreaking havoc. Then you, Link, came to rescue the island..." — Owl (Link's Awakening)