Bremen Mask
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| Bremen Mask | |
|---|---|
 The Bremen Mask | |
| Appearances | Majora's Mask (2000) |
| Power(s) | Allows the wearer to control small animals (and Igos' Servants) to make them march behind him
Rapidly matures young animals in its thrall |
- "That is the Bremen Mask, isn't it? If you have that, then it would appear you have the qualities of a leader."
- — Happy Mask Salesman
The Bremen Mask is one of twenty-four masks Link can collect in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. This mask has the power to control small animals, and make them march behind him. Strangely, when used, this mask speeds up the aging process of certain animals controlled by it, allowing baby Cuccos to grow into adults within a very short range of time. The song the mask emits when activated with the B button is somewhat similar to a march. When the mask is being used, Link plays the aforementioned song on the Ocarina of Time.
[edit] Obtaining the Mask
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The Bremen Mask is given to Link by the traveling musician Guru-Guru when he listens to his story in the Laundry Pool at night. Guru-Guru explains how he once stole the mask from a dog who was the leader of an animal troupe Guru-Guru was part of. After having told Link of his crime and perhaps to ascertain absolution, Guru-Guru presents Link with the mask.
The Bremen Mask's is part of one of the quests in the Bombers' Notebook, and Link can use the Bremen Mask to gather the chickens of Grog, a strange youth found in the Cucco Shack on Romani Ranch. When all are gathered, they grow into full-fledged Cuccos. As a token of his appreciation, Grog gives Link the Bunny Hood.
The Bremen Mask can also be used in the battle against Igos' Servants in the Ancient Castle of Ikana. When worn, Link can stun the bodyguards for a short amount of time, by using the marching tool. This action, however, serves no real purpose other than comic relief because Link cannot attack while he is marching, and immediately when he stops, the Servants will begin attacking again.
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[edit] Etymology
The Bremen Mask is likely inspired by the German tale of the Town Musicians of Bremen by the Brothers Grimm. The tale is about four animals (donkey, dog, cat, and rooster) who are too old to be useful on the farm, so they begin a life as musicians.
