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| + | |name = Link's Uncle |
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| − | [[File:PhantomHourglassscene02.png|thumb|right|[[Bellum]] draining the Life Force from the [[Ocean King]] and sealing him away]] |
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| − | The '''Life Force''' is the power inside all living beings. [[Bellum]], the evil phantom, can steal this power from people for his own personal gain in {{PH}}. The [[Sand of Hours]] are a physical representation of the Life Force, and the islands of the [[World of the Ocean King|sea]] have an abundant amount of Life Force.<ref>{{Cite|As you know, every creature in this world possesses a sacred power. This power is called life force. The Sand of Hours is a physical manifestation of that power. And that is what brought them here.|Oshus|PH}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The sea's islands are rich with life force.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> |
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| + | |title = Royal Knight |
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| + | |race = [[Hylian]] |
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| + | |game = {{ALTTP}} |
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| + | |other= [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]] |
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| + | |era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Light and Dark|Era of Light and Dark]] |
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| + | |family = [[Link]] <small>(nephew)</small> |
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| + | '''Link's Uncle''' is a character featured in {{ALTTP}}. |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| − | Prior to the events in ''Phantom Hourglass'', Bellum attacked the Ocean King and stole most of his Life Force away from him.<ref>{{Cite|I struggled against my attacker in a great clash. But his evil was so dark that it slowly drained away my own life force. He was always a step ahead of my attacks, and I was eventually overcome. I was dragged to the sunless depths of the temple... Sealed up, my life force continues to drain away.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> Unable to strike back, the Ocean King was sealed up inside the depths of the Temple of the Ocean King, where his vital force keeps getting drained by the second. Bellum then used the Life Force of the Ocean King to spread his evil, bring forth new monsters, and imprison the [[Spirit of Power]] and [[Spirit of Wisdom|Wisdom]].<ref>{{Cite|Using the life force he leeched from me... His evil spread, and bred more and more foul monsters. The spirits of Power and Wisdom were also imprisoned. But Ciela managed to split her soul and escape. That split was why so much of her memory was lost.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> However, Bellum was not content with just stealing the Ocean King's Life force. Eventually, the [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]] was created, which had the sole purpose of also draining life force from people. A story was then made up that the Ghost Ship contained treasure within it in order to lure people in.<ref>{{Cite|The Ghost Ship was made to drain that life force. They used a story of treasure to lure people in. It wasn't enough for Bellum to steal MY life force. He had to take what little he could from the people.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> |
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| + | A former knight in service to the royal family of [[Hyrule]], '''Link's Uncle''' has been [[Link]]'s guardian for some time. He teaches him how to effectively use a [[sword]] in the game. |
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| + | Link, woken in the night by a telepathic plea from [[Princess Zelda]], finds his uncle about to leave the house with a [[sword]] and [[shield]] in hand. Seeing Link wake, he tells him not to leave the [[Link's House|house]], promising to return for morning.<ref>{{Cite|Link, I'm going out for a while. I'll be back by morning. Don't leave the house.|Link's Uncle|ALTTP}}</ref> Ignoring his instructions, Link sneaks into the palace via the sewers in an attempt to rescue the Princess himself. Here, Link finds his uncle mortally wounded, unable to go on. Entrusting him with the task of saving the Princess, he gives Link his sword and shield and teaches him the [[Spin Attack]] before dying.<ref>{{Cite|Unnh... Link, I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave the house... Take my sword and shield and listen. You can focus power in the blade (hold the B Button). ...Then release it using the secret technique handed down by our people... Link, you can do it! Save the Princess...|Link's Uncle|ALTTP}}</ref> |
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| − | In the [[Temple of the Ocean King]], the [[Sand of Hours]] along with the [[Phantom Hourglass (Item)|Phantom Hourglass]] protects [[Link]] from having his Life Force drained by the evil within the temple. When [[Tetra]] gets on board the Ghost Ship, the mysterious ship drains her Life Force away and causes for her to turn into stone.<ref>{{Cite|This evil ship drained away her life force.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> Once Link defeats the first phase of Bellum, Oshus recovers a part of his life force and uses it to teleport Link and Ciela to [[S.S. Linebeck|Linebeck's ship]] before the Temple of the Ocean King collapses. Bellum, having been defeated by Link, disappears and causes for the Ocean King to fully recover his life force as well as his true form. |
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| + | At the end of the game, after [[Ganon]] has been defeated and Link makes a wish on the Triforce, Link's Uncle is shown to be alive and well in the credits, where he seems to be practicing sword fighting with Link in front of their house. |
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| − | ==See Also== |
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| − | *[[Light Force]], [[Force Gems]] (also known as "Force" in Japanese) |
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| − | *[[Energy]] |
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| + | In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the game, Link's Uncle appears in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]], wounded. However, when Link speaks with him, he transforms into [[Blind the Thief]]. |
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| + | ==Other Appearances== |
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| + | {{Noncanon|start}} |
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| + | ===''A Link to the Past'' comic=== |
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| + | [[File:Link's Uncle (ALttP comic).png|thumb|right|Link's Uncle in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]] |
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| + | In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]], it is mentioned that Link's Uncle adopted Link because his parents stumbled into the Dark World, shielding him from the intrigues of the Royal Family.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Your parents were Knights of Hyrule... But they stumbled into the Dark World... You will never be able to enter the Dark World and find your parents! [...] They dwell now in the Dark World... After they disappeared, your uncle adopted you and shielded you from the intrigues of the Royal Family...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=14}}</ref> |
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| + | At the beginning of the comic, Link's Uncle goes to [[Hyrule Castle]] to confront [[Agahnim]] while Link is still asleep. When Link wakes up in [[Link's House|his house]] to find that his uncle is missing, he panics but heads to [[Hyrule Castle]] after hearing [[Princess Zelda]]'s plead. Link sneaks into the castle and sees his uncle dueling [[Agahnim]], who deals a deadly strike to Link's uncle, saying that anyone who challenges him will meet their doom, and promptly vanishes afterward.<ref>{{cite book|quote=You have struck your '''final''' blow, puny fool! ...Hmnph! Thus shall all who challenge me, Agahnim, meet their '''doom'''!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> Link rushes to his uncle's side and receives his [[sword]] and [[Fighter's Shield|shield]] from him. Before passing out, Link's Uncle explains that after the young hero rescues Zelda and the people in the [[Dark World]], he might be able to meet his parents.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Take my sword and shield. The princess...you must save her! After you rescue Zelda...and the people in the Dark World...you may meet your parents...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> After he passes away, Link promises to defeat Agahnim with the use of the Master Sword to avenge his uncle's death.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Of course! Besides, I promised Zelda! And...I have to bring Agahnim to justice for what he did to my uncle!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=13,14}}</ref> |
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| + | Once Link reaches [[Death Mountain]], he stumbles upon a portal to the [[Dark World]], which activates itself and shows a vision of his parents standing with his uncle.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link... Link... We are here with our brother...in the world of darkness....|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> Link's Uncle is not seen again until the end of the comic after Link defeats [[Ganon]] and peace returns to Hyrule: at Hyrule Castle, Link sees a vision of his father, mother and uncle, who congratulate him on his difficult victory and tell him to never forget the efforts of the many generations of knights and Wise Men that preceded him.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link... You have done well, Link... In the Imprisoning War of years past, great armies risked all to seal Ganon in the Dark World. You, however, accomplished a much more lonely and difficult victory... It was not only by your own power, but also that of the many generations of knights and Wise Men who preceded you. Let the memories of their efforts humble you. Never forget!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|pages=11, 12}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Legacy as an Archetype== |
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| + | The character [[Rusl]] from {{TP}} may have been inspired by Link's Uncle. They are both swordsmen who serve as Link's mentors and father figures, and are wounded during the game. Additionally, they both have their hair parted in the middle and have facial hair of a different color. |
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| + | In official artwork, [[Tarin]] from {{LA}} resembles Link's Uncle. Both are rotund, have big round noses, black hair (Link's Uncle's hair is purple in the game but black in artwork), and large mustaches. |
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| + | * In the original [[SNES]] version, Link's Uncle begins to say, "Zelda is your..." then trails off and dies.<ref>{{Cite|Unnh... Link, I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave the house... Take my sword and shield and listen. You can focus power in the blade (hold the B Button). ...Then release it using the secret technique handed down by our people... Link, you can do it! Save the Princess... Zelda is your... ... ...|Link's Uncle|{{ALTTP}} (SNES version)}}</ref> This caused some fans to speculate that the full sentence would have read "Zelda is your sister", possibly in relation to the film ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' (less popular sentence endings included "ally" and "only hope").{{fact}} The original Japanese version of the game contains a different line – {{Romanize|お、お前は、姫の… …。||y- you are the Princess's... ...|2}}. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, Link's Uncle's last words were changed.<ref>{{Cite|Unnh... That voice... Link? Is it you? I thought I told you to wait at home... I suppose there's no escaping destiny... Here, take this sword and shield from me. I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule... Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power. Link...you must rescue Princess Zelda. Our people are fated to do so. But do not fall victim... to fate... Link... I shall always remember... our time... together...|Link's Uncle|[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|''A Link to the Past (GBA version)]]}}</ref> However, the direct translation of the aforementioned line is spoken by [[Blind the Thief]] when it impersonates Link's Uncle in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]].<ref>{{Cite|Uhhnn... Link... I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave home. You must rescue Princess Zelda... You are... the princess's... ... ... ...|Blind the Thief II|ALTTPFS}}</ref> |
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| + | * The official [[The Legend of Zelda: Sound & Drama|Japanese soundtrack CD of ''A Link to the Past'']] contained a short radio drama. In it, a young Link was placed under the care of Zelda's nurse, Egorowa, and her husband Alphon - who he calls uncle. It is unclear if this meant to be a preview of a pre-{{OOT}} version of the [[Imprisoning War]] or simply an alternate history. |
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| + | * Link's Uncle is briefly seen in the Japanese commercial for ''A Link to the Past''. |
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| + | File:LU injured.gif|An injury drives Link's Uncle to the ground |
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| + | File:Uncle.png|Link's Uncle as seen at the end of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| + | File:ALttP Link's Uncle Credits Scene.png|Link's Uncle standing next to Link after being revived by Link's [[Triforce]] wish |
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| + | File:Link's Uncle.png|Link and his uncle beneath [[Hyrule Castle]] |
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Revision as of 14:25, 14 May 2016
Template:Character Link's Uncle is a character featured in Template:ALTTP.
Biography
A former knight in service to the royal family of Hyrule, Link's Uncle has been Link's guardian for some time. He teaches him how to effectively use a sword in the game.
Link, woken in the night by a telepathic plea from Princess Zelda, finds his uncle about to leave the house with a sword and shield in hand. Seeing Link wake, he tells him not to leave the house, promising to return for morning.[1] Ignoring his instructions, Link sneaks into the palace via the sewers in an attempt to rescue the Princess himself. Here, Link finds his uncle mortally wounded, unable to go on. Entrusting him with the task of saving the Princess, he gives Link his sword and shield and teaches him the Spin Attack before dying.[2]
At the end of the game, after Ganon has been defeated and Link makes a wish on the Triforce, Link's Uncle is shown to be alive and well in the credits, where he seems to be practicing sword fighting with Link in front of their house.
In the Game Boy Advance version of the game, Link's Uncle appears in the Palace of the Four Sword, wounded. However, when Link speaks with him, he transforms into Blind the Thief.
Other Appearances
A Link to the Past comic
Link's Uncle in the A Link to the Past comic
In the A Link to the Past comic, it is mentioned that Link's Uncle adopted Link because his parents stumbled into the Dark World, shielding him from the intrigues of the Royal Family.[3]
At the beginning of the comic, Link's Uncle goes to Hyrule Castle to confront Agahnim while Link is still asleep. When Link wakes up in his house to find that his uncle is missing, he panics but heads to Hyrule Castle after hearing Princess Zelda's plead. Link sneaks into the castle and sees his uncle dueling Agahnim, who deals a deadly strike to Link's uncle, saying that anyone who challenges him will meet their doom, and promptly vanishes afterward.[4] Link rushes to his uncle's side and receives his sword and shield from him. Before passing out, Link's Uncle explains that after the young hero rescues Zelda and the people in the Dark World, he might be able to meet his parents.[5] After he passes away, Link promises to defeat Agahnim with the use of the Master Sword to avenge his uncle's death.[6]
Once Link reaches Death Mountain, he stumbles upon a portal to the Dark World, which activates itself and shows a vision of his parents standing with his uncle.[7] Link's Uncle is not seen again until the end of the comic after Link defeats Ganon and peace returns to Hyrule: at Hyrule Castle, Link sees a vision of his father, mother and uncle, who congratulate him on his difficult victory and tell him to never forget the efforts of the many generations of knights and Wise Men that preceded him.[8]
Legacy as an Archetype
The character Rusl from Twilight Princess may have been inspired by Link's Uncle. They are both swordsmen who serve as Link's mentors and father figures, and are wounded during the game. Additionally, they both have their hair parted in the middle and have facial hair of a different color.
In official artwork, Tarin from Link's Awakening resembles Link's Uncle. Both are rotund, have big round noses, black hair (Link's Uncle's hair is purple in the game but black in artwork), and large mustaches.
Trivia
- In the original SNES version, Link's Uncle begins to say, "Zelda is your..." then trails off and dies.[9] This caused some fans to speculate that the full sentence would have read "Zelda is your sister", possibly in relation to the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (less popular sentence endings included "ally" and "only hope").[citation needed] The original Japanese version of the game contains a different line – お、お前は、姫の… …。 (y- you are the Princess's... ...). In the Game Boy Advance version, Link's Uncle's last words were changed.[10] However, the direct translation of the aforementioned line is spoken by Blind the Thief when it impersonates Link's Uncle in the Palace of the Four Sword.[11]
- The official Japanese soundtrack CD of A Link to the Past contained a short radio drama. In it, a young Link was placed under the care of Zelda's nurse, Egorowa, and her husband Alphon - who he calls uncle. It is unclear if this meant to be a preview of a pre-Template:OOT version of the Imprisoning War or simply an alternate history.
- Link's Uncle is briefly seen in the Japanese commercial for A Link to the Past.
Gallery
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An injury drives Link's Uncle to the ground
Link's Uncle as seen at the end of A Link to the Past
Link's Uncle standing next to Link after being revived by Link's Triforce wish
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Link and his uncle beneath Hyrule Castle
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References
- ↑ "Link, I'm going out for a while. I'll be back by morning. Don't leave the house." — Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "Unnh... Link, I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave the house... Take my sword and shield and listen. You can focus power in the blade (hold the B Button). ...Then release it using the secret technique handed down by our people... Link, you can do it! Save the Princess..." — Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past)
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- ↑ "Unnh... Link, I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave the house... Take my sword and shield and listen. You can focus power in the blade (hold the B Button). ...Then release it using the secret technique handed down by our people... Link, you can do it! Save the Princess... Zelda is your... ... ..." — Link's Uncle (Template:ALTTP (SNES version))
- ↑ "Unnh... That voice... Link? Is it you? I thought I told you to wait at home... I suppose there's no escaping destiny... Here, take this sword and shield from me. I shall teach you one of the secret sword techniques used by the Knights of Hyrule... Hold the B Button to focus power in your blade. Release it to unleash the power. Link...you must rescue Princess Zelda. Our people are fated to do so. But do not fall victim... to fate... Link... I shall always remember... our time... together..." — Link's Uncle (A Link to the Past (GBA version))
- ↑ "Uhhnn... Link... I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave home. You must rescue Princess Zelda... You are... the princess's... ... ... ..." — Blind the Thief II (ALTTPFS)
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | リンクのおじさん (Rinku no Ojisan) | Link's Uncle |
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German | Links Onkel | |