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|name = Zora's River
 
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|name = Rupin
|image = [[File:UpperZorasRiverPanorama.jpg|300px]]
 
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|image =[[File:Rupin.png|250px]]
|caption = Upper Zora's River from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
 
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
 
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|inhab = [[Bean Seller]], [[Fabulous Five Froggish Tenors]]{{exp|Ocarina of Time}}<br>[[Hena]], [[Iza]] {{exp|Twilight Princess}}
 
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|race = [[Skyloft]]ian
|items = [[Magic Bean]]s, [[Heart Container|Heart Pieces]] x4{{exp|Ocarina of Time}}<br> [[Heart Container|Pieces of Heart]] x1, [[bottle]], a [[Bomb Bag]] and its upgrade{{exp|Twilight Princess}}
 
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|gender = Male
|related = [[Zora's Waterfall]]<br>[[Zora's Domain]]<br>[[Lake Hylia]]
 
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|first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
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|latest game =''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
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|family = The Woman(possible its wife)in his home.
 
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'''Zora's River''' is a recurring location in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]]. It is one of the main bodies of water in [[Hyrule]], with its water source being either [[Zora's Domain]] or [[Zora's Fountain]].
 
 
==Appearances and Features==
 
===''A Link to the Past''===
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Zora's River runs throughout all of Hyrule. At its source are [[Zora's Lake]], [[Zora's Waterfall]], and the [[Waterfall of Wishing]], which are located at the northeast part of Hyrule. From the source at Zora's Lake, it flows down south of [[Death Mountain]], continues between the [[Witch's Hut|Magic Shop]] and [[Graveyard]], surrounds [[Hyrule Castle]], flows just east of [[Link's House]], and continues south, supplying [[Lake Hylia]] with its water. There are 3 bridges that cross over it as well as two natural bridges on the east and west portions of [[Hyrule Castle]]. Zora's River has one [[Whirlpool Waterway]] close to the Magic Shop.
 
 
Link cannot swim in the river unless he has [[Flippers|Zora's Flippers]], which can be bought at the Zora's Waterfall from [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]] for just 500 [[Rupee]]s. The only enemies in the river itself are [[River Zora]]s, and it has several piers where Link can climb up and return to land.
 
 
===''Ocarina of Time''===
 
[[File:Zorariver.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Zora's River]]
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', water from Zora's River flows from Zora's Fountain, which serves as the water source of all Hyrule. Eventually, the water of Zora's River reaches Lake Hylia, passing through [[Gerudo Valley]] in the process.<ref>{{Cite|All of the water in Hyrule flows from Zora's Fountain. That water flows through Zora's River, which eventually reaches Lake Hylia to the south.|A Zora|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> At the northern section of the river is the [[Sleepless Waterfall]], a seemingly impassable waterfall that protects the entrance to Zora's Domain. Zora's River is accessible either by [[Hyrule Field]] or through an underwater portal located in the [[Lost Woods]].
 
 
A few bridges are built over the river for easy crossing. Its waters, however, are infested with monsters such as [[Octorok]]s and Blue [[Tektite]]s. On the way to the Sleepless Waterfall is a group of frogs collectively known as the [[Fabulous Five Froggish Tenors]], although they disappear when Link returns to the river seven years later. As in ''A Link to the Past'', Zora's River passes in front of [[Death Mountain]] in ''Ocarina of Time''.
 
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===''Twilight Princess''===
 
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' shows Zora's River in what might be its biggest incarnation yet. The water from Zora's River comes from the throne room in Zora's Domain. It flows down to a section known as the Upper Zora's River, and from there the water branches off into three parts: one part goes on to north [[Hyrule Field]], and the other two sections flow down through an area known as the [[Rapids Ride]]. The latter sections serve as the water source for [[Lake Hylia]], which is where all the water from the river eventually ends up. However, these parts of the river are not accessible by foot and can only be reached by a canoe or by riding a [[Kargarok]]. Due to its immense length, the river serves as the location of two mini-games: [[Iza's Rapid Ride]] and the [[Fruit Pop Flight Challenge]]. Going against the rapids involves the Fruit Pop Flight Challenge, using a [[Kargarok]] for flight. Going downstream involves traversing the Rapid Ride in a kayak (similar to the one used in [[lure fishing]]), while avoiding impact with walls.
 
 
When Link as a [[Wolf Link|wolf]] first visits the [[Lanayru Province]] while it is covered in [[Twilight]], he finds out that the Zora's River has dried up since Zora's Domain has completely frozen over. As such, Lake Hylia has dried up as well, threatening the lifestyle of the [[Zora]] people and impeding them from returning upstream.<ref>{{cite|At this rate, the lake will most definitely vanish if we don't somehow get water from Zora's Domain upstream...|A Zora|TP}}</ref> To get to Zora's Domain, Link has to ride a [[Shadow Kargarok]] through the dried-up river, defeating [[Shadow Insect]]s along the way and obtaining their [[Tears of Light]]. Upon reaching Upper Zora's River, Link will discover that the entire domain has frozen over, and it isn't until he [[Warping|warps]] a [[Molten Shard|giant, hot rock]] from [[Death Mountain]] to crash into the Zora's throne room that the water will begin to flow again.
 
 
====Upper Zora's River====
 
[[File:Rapid_Ride2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Link canoeing down Zora's River]]
 
:''See also: [[Rapids Ride#Twilight Princess|Iza's Rapid Ride]] and [[Hena's Fishing Hole]]
 
Upper Zora's River is the location of [[Link]]'s first fight with [[Shadow Beast]]s while in Hylian form, and it is also the location of a [[Howling Stone]]. When the young hero defeats the shadow messengers, [[Iza]], the owner of the boat rental shop, will be impressed by Link's bravery and let him into her hut. She will request that Link help her out by clearing the path downstream since a rockfall dammed up the river.<ref>{{cite|Well, I USED to rent boats here, but then we had a rockfall and it dammed the river up. Yeah... I could sure use a helpful guy around at times like this... Yup, a handy guy would sure be a big help around here.|Iza|TP}}</ref> If he agrees to clear the debris that has clogged the flow of the river, Iza will lend Link a [[Bomb Bag]] and fill up his quiver with arrows.<ref>{{cite|I'll give you some bombs and arrows, so you just put 'em together and shoot bomb arrows at that thing.|Iza|Twilight Princess}}</ref> By shooting the rocks that are visible from the hut's interior, the young hero will be able to row down the rapids and clear the rest of the rocks that are blocking the waterflow. Once Link reaches [[Lake Hylia]], Iza's assistant, a [[Zora]] who guided the young hero through the rapids, will allow the young hero to keep the Bomb Bag that Iza lent him.<ref>{{cite|It's all right. I'll let her know you kept it when I get back.|Iza's part-time worker|Twilight Princess}}</ref>After clearing the way and returning, Link can play the [[Rapids Ride#Twilight Princess|Rapid Ride]] mini game, where he will again use Bomb Arrows to hit targets, but instead of rocks, Iza has placed large pots for him to destroy, allowing Link to win a prize if he scores enough points.
 
 
Iza's sister, [[Hena]], also resides in Upper Zora's River. Hena runs a [[Fishing Hole]] where Link can go [[fishing]]. Link can bobber fish without charge in the fishing hole,<ref>{{cite|Fishing Hole / Bobber fishing open to public.|Sign|TP}}</ref> or he can rent a canoe from Hena for a small charge and go lure fishing instead.<ref>{{cite|It's 20 Rupees to try some lure fishing. There's no time limit, and the canoe rental's included!|Hena|TP}}</ref> Hena also gives Link a chance to test his skills in the game of [[Rollgoal]], which she invented herself.<ref>{{cite|Ooh, that caught your eye, did it? I made that game, y'know! I gave it a really fun name, too...ROLLGOAL!|Hena|TP}}</ref>
 
 
===''Link's Crossbow Training''===
 
Zora's River appears in two stages of ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''. The first appearance in [[Link%27s_Crossbow_Training#Stage_2|Stage 2]] places Link inside of a canoe and travels downstream of the river of [[Iza|Iza's]] [[Rapid Ride]]. The second appearance of the river in [[Link%27s_Crossbow_Training#Stage_4|Stage 4]] is specifically seated in the outer waters of [[Zora's Domain]].
 
   
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'''Rupin''' is a character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. He runs the [[Bazaar#Gear Shop|Gear Shop]] in the [[Skyloft]] Bazaar, where he sells [[Link]] a variety of items, including [[shield]]s, [[Deku Seed]]s, [[Bomb]]s,Seed Satchels,Bomb Bags,Quivers,Arrows and more. He is very business-minded and is always trying to strike a deal with any customer,he never stops smiling much alike to the [[Happy Mask Salesman]],the only time he stops smiling is when you talk to him to buy and item and decide not to purchase that item, but it smile inmediately and he recommend to see another item in the Shop and when you go to see him at night in his house. At night he can be seen in his home on the south eastern part of [[Skyloft]]. If you talk to him he will buy some treasures at the following prices:
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Zorasriver.png|The Sleepless Waterfall in Zora's River from ''Ocarina of Time''
 
File:zorasriverbeta.jpg|An early screenshot from ''Twilight Princess'' showing Zora's River
 
File:UpperZorasRiver.jpg|An aerial view of Upper Zora's River
 
</gallery>
 
   
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! Item
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! Buying Price
{{Names
 
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|English=
 
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| {{Key|Amber Relic}}[[Amber Relic]]
|Japanese= {{Japanese|ゾーラ川|Zōra Gawa|Zora River}}
 
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
|Spanish(LA)=
 
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|-
|Spanish(SP)= {{exp|Zora River|Río Zora}}
 
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| {{Key|Ancient Flower}}[[Ancient Flower]]
|French= Fleuve Zora/Rivière Zora
 
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
|German= Zora-Fluß
 
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|-
|Italian= }}
 
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| {{Key|Bird Feather}}[[Bird Feather]]
{{de|Zora-Fluss}}
 
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| <center>20 Rupees</center>
[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
 
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|-
[[Category:Places]]
 
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| {{Key|Blue Bird Feather}}[[Blue Bird Feather]]
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
 
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| <center>100 Rupees</center>
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]
 
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|-
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]
 
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| {{Key|Dusk Relic}}[[Dusk Relic]]
[[Category:Places in Link's Crossbow Training]]
 
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Eldin Ore}}[[Eldin Ore]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Evil Cristal}}[[Evil Cristal]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Goddess Plume}}[[Goddess Plume]]
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| <center>100 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Golden Skull}}[[Golden Skull]]
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| <center>100 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Hornet Larvae}}[[Hornet Larvae]]
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| <center>20 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Jelly Blob}}[[Jelly Blob]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Lizard Tail}}[[Lizard Tailr]]
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| <center>20 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Monster Claw}}[[Monster Claw]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Monster Horn}}[[Monster Horn]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Ornament Skull}}[[Ornament Skull]]
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| <center>30 Rupees</center>
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|-
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| {{Key|Tumbleweed}}[[Tumbleweed]]
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| <center>20 Rupees</center>
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==Trivia==
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*Rupin bares a resemblance to the [[Happy Mask Salesman]]. He also shares similar hand gestures.
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*If you go to see him at night he will not be smiling and you can tell him that he it a different person from that he is in the day he will answer because he is tired from smiling like a dump all day.
 
[[Category:Skyloftians]]

Revision as of 04:22, 9 December 2011

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Rupin is a character in Skyward Sword. He runs the Gear Shop in the Skyloft Bazaar, where he sells Link a variety of items, including shields, Deku Seeds, Bombs,Seed Satchels,Bomb Bags,Quivers,Arrows and more. He is very business-minded and is always trying to strike a deal with any customer,he never stops smiling much alike to the Happy Mask Salesman,the only time he stops smiling is when you talk to him to buy and item and decide not to purchase that item, but it smile inmediately and he recommend to see another item in the Shop and when you go to see him at night in his house. At night he can be seen in his home on the south eastern part of Skyloft. If you talk to him he will buy some treasures at the following prices:

Item Buying Price
Amber RelicAmber Relic
30 Rupees
Ancient FlowerAncient Flower
30 Rupees
Bird FeatherBird Feather
20 Rupees
Blue Bird FeatherBlue Bird Feather
100 Rupees
Dusk RelicDusk Relic
30 Rupees
Eldin OreEldin Ore
30 Rupees
Evil CristalEvil Cristal
30 Rupees
Goddess PlumeGoddess Plume
100 Rupees
Golden SkullGolden Skull
100 Rupees
Hornet LarvaeHornet Larvae
20 Rupees
Jelly BlobJelly Blob
30 Rupees
Lizard TailLizard Tailr
20 Rupees
Monster ClawMonster Claw
30 Rupees
Monster HornMonster Horn
30 Rupees
Ornament SkullOrnament Skull
30 Rupees
TumbleweedTumbleweed
20 Rupees

Trivia

  • Rupin bares a resemblance to the Happy Mask Salesman. He also shares similar hand gestures.
  • If you go to see him at night he will not be smiling and you can tell him that he it a different person from that he is in the day he will answer because he is tired from smiling like a dump all day.