Impaz
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| Impaz | |
|---|---|
 Impaz | |
| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) |
| Sex | Female |
| Homeland | Hyrule |
| Hometown | Hidden Village |
| Race | Sheikah |
- "My name is Impaz. I'm the last resident of this poor village. My name comes from the great one who built this village so long ago... This village was once the secret home of a proud tribe who served the royal family... But it fell into decline, and became infested with dangerous beasts. It's become an awful place... Excuse me for asking, but is your name... Link? Ah! I knew it […]"
- — Impaz
Impaz (Japanese:インパル "Inparu") is a character from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. She is an old woman, believed to be one of the Sheikah due to her red eyes and pointed ears. She is the only remaining inhabitant of the Hidden Village, and became friends with Ilia after she helped her get to Hyrule Castle Town. Later, she helps Link in his quest to save Hyrule.
Aside from the physical attributes, many other hints that Impaz is a Sheikah can be found if one pays close attention. For instance, she tells Link that her tribe once protected the Royal Family of Hyrule. Additionally, she tells him that her name was inspired by the founder of the Hidden Village, Impa (from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) a legendary Sheikah. This also leads credence to the theory that the Hidden Village is Kakariko Village from Ocarina of Time. This is also indicated on some signs written in the Hylian Language. While the term "Sheikah" is never mentioned in the game, it is more than likely that Impaz is a Sheikah.
[edit] Biography
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
After showing the Wooden Statue to Gor Coron, Link travels to the area north of the Bridge of Eldin, where he finds a cave blocked by rocks. The Goron Patriarch, Darbus opens the path for Link. He enters the cave and finds himself in the Hidden Village, which has been taken over by Bulblins. Link defeats all of the Bulblins and is introduced to Impaz. She realizes that Link is the man that Ilia told her about while she was there. Impaz is overjoyed to hear that Ilia is safe in Kakariko Village, and gives Link Ilia's Charm for him to return it to Ilia.
Later in the game, Link seeks the advice of Impaz about the faulty Dominion Rod. She tells him that her people have long passed down the legend of the sky people and gives him the Ancient Sky Book to help him in his quest.
Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.
