Fortune-Tellers,[citation needed] also stylized as Fortune Tellers,(ALttP)[1] are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series.
Biography[]
A Link to the Past[]
In A Link to the Past, three Fortune Tellers can be found in their Houses in both the Light and the Dark World. One can be found north of Kakariko Town, another one next to the Lake Hylia Shop, and a third one north of the Village of Outcasts. By paying between 10 and 30 Rupees, the Fortune Teller can give Link advice on how to proceed in his adventure. Link's Hearts are also fully refilled.
Twilight Princess[]
Madame Fanadi can be found in Fanadi's Palace in Hyrule Castle Town, where she offers fortunes for 10 Rupees each. These will either hint to Link where his next destination should be or where a Piece of Heart can be found, depending on whether "Career" or "Love" is chosen.
A Link Between Worlds[]
The Fortune-Teller from Hyrule is located north of Kakariko Village in A Link Between Worlds. He gives Link the Hint Glasses used to find the Hint Ghosts. Another Fortune-Teller can be found north of Thieves' Town in Lorule.
Breath of the Wild[]
About 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, shortly after Zelda was born, a Hylian Fortune-Teller trusted by the Royal Family predicted the resurrection of Calamity Ganon. The Fortune-Teller mentioned also that the power to oppose Calamity Ganon lay dormant beneath the ground. In response, King Rhoam ordered the excavation of large areas of land. Thus, the Divine Beasts and the Guardians were discovered. The Fortune Teller's identity and their fate after Ganon's return are unknown, though some believe they were a high-ranking official, a trusted aid to the King, or even the Queen of Hyrule herself.[2][3]
Other Appearances[]
Ancient Stone Tablets[]
The Fortune-Teller finds the Hero of Light when he arrives to Kingdom of Hyrule in Ancient Stone Tablets. He, alongside Aginah, gives hints on the weather and effects that happen during each week.
Cadence of Hyrule[]
The Fates act as Fortune-Tellers in Cadence of Hyrule.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity[]
Astor is a Fortune-Teller, referred to by the Yiga Clan leaders as "Seer" and "Prophecy Man".[4][5] Through means such as Harbinger Ganon he is able to observe the Great Calamity before its occurrence and works to bring it into existence. However, due to the interference of Terrako, this future is ultimately averted and he is consumed by Harbinger Ganon to fuel its transformation into Calamity Ganon.
Trivia[]
- The Fortune-Teller from A Link to the Past shares his appearance with the Mages who support Vaati in Four Swords Adventures.
- Bars from the Fortune Teller's theme music from A Link to the Past were incorporated into Astor's theme.
Nomenclature[]
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | ||
FrenchCA | Diseur de bonne aventure (ALBW) | ||
FrenchEU | Diseur de bonne aventure (ALBW) | ||
German | Wahrsager (ALttP | ALBW)[6] | ||
Italian | Indovino (ALBW) | ||
SpanishEU | Vidente (ALBW) | ||
SpanishLA | Vidente (ALBW) | ||
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Gallery[]
Light World's Fortune Teller from A Link to the Past
Lorule's Fortune-Teller from A Link Between Worlds
Fortune-Teller from Ancient Stone Tablets
Fortune Teller from Cadence of Hyrule
Fortune Teller of Power from Cadence of Hyrule
Fortune Teller of Wisdom from Cadence of Hyrule
Fortune Teller of Courage from Cadence of Hyrule
See Also[]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 228 (ALttP)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 372
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 374
- ↑ "You are blind, "seer." Calamity Ganon...is not for mortals to control." — Sooga (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
- ↑ "Hey, prophecy man! You missed the part where we get walloped!" — Master Kohga (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (TOKYOPOP) pg. 228