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King Daltus

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King Daltus
Figurine of King Daltus
Figurine of King Daltus
First appearance The Minish Cap (2005)
Titles King of Hyrule
Sex Male
Homeland Hyrule
Kindred Princess Zelda (daughter)
King Gustaf (ancestor)
Race Hylian
Affiliations Royal Family of Hyrule
"The king of Hyrule. Reported to have been a fine swordsman, he appears in the Picori Festival tournament as a youth and fought to a draw with Smith."
— King Daltus figurine

King Daltus is a character from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. The King of Hyrule, he is Princess Zelda's father and a long-time friend and rival of Smith, Link's grandfather.

[edit] Biography

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It is revealed that in his youth, King Daltus fought to a draw with Smith during the Picori Festival Tournament.

During the events of The Minish Cap, King Daltus' castle is taken over by Vaati and transformed into Dark Hyrule Castle. Early in the game, he becomes possessed by Vaati, and sends the castle guards out to find the Light Force. Guards are also placed at the castle entrance and garden, preventing entrance early in the game. Daltus is saved by Link after being turned to stone by Vaati. He thinks that Link is a brave and noble hero.

Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.