Hestu is a character in Breath of the Wild.[2]
Biography
When Link encounters a Korok, it believes it has been found by Hestu before realizing that Link is not Hestu.[3] The Korok will then give Link a Korok Seed, asking him to return it to Hestu.[1]
Upon finding Hestu, the Korok will be surprised that Link can see him,[4] saying that the last time anyone was able to see him was 100 years ago.[5] Hestu introduces himself and asks Link for assistance.[6] Link will discover that his Maracas were stolen from him by a group of monsters.[7]Hestu explains that he is powerless without them,[8] and so asks Link to retrieve them in his stead.[9] This dialogue will trigger the Side Quest "The Priceless Maracas", in which Link will have to retrieve his Maracas from a chest in a nearby Monster Stronghold. If spoken to again, Hestu will ask if he completed the task and hopes the monsters have not been using them.[10]
Once Link returns his Maracas to him, Hestu is overcome with joy and asks for them back.[11] Once Link returns them, Hestu can tell something is wrong and realizes that the Korok Seeds inside the Maracas are gone.[12] Hestu will then explain that if he had even one Korok Seed, he would be able to sing, dance and use his powers to expand Link's Inventory.[13] Hestu can upgrade Link's Weapon Stash, Bow Stash, or Shield Stash. Hestu realizes that the other Koroks must have taken the Seeds and is surprised to find that he was the target of such a prank.[14]
If Link has Korok seeds with him, Hestu can smell them out.[15] For the first expansion of Link's inventory, Hestu asks for a single Korok Seed.[16] Should Link refuse, Hestu will respond with a dejected sound.[17] Once Link agrees to the trade, Hestu will ask which Stash he would like to upgrade.[18] Every time Hestu upgrades a Stash, he will sing the tune that plays with it.[19]
Hestu will only allow Link to upgrade a couple times before announcing that he needs to get back to Korok Forest.[20] Hestu will wait to thank Link and see him off,[21] but Link can talk to him to learn more about the Koroks. If asked about the Korok Forest, he will try to give directions based on what the Great Deku Tree told him.[22] Asking about Hestu himself will have him reintroduce himself and state that he is the most celebrated musician in the Korok Forest.[23] Should Link ask about Korok Seeds, Hestu will hesitate in his explanation before giving an excuse to not continue, saying his voice is blown out.[24]
Hestu will then go on his way. However, he gets very lost and can be found facing Wahgo Katta Shrine north of Riverside Stable, behind the Wetland Stable, or in front of the Woodland Stable.[25] He allows Link to get several more upgrades before remembering the way back to Korok Forest and leaving again.[26][27]
Nomenclature
Hestu's name is derived from a contraction of chestnut.
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | EnglishBR | Hestu (BotW) | |
 | Japanese | ボックリン (Bokkurin) (BotW)[28] | Corrupted anagram of 栗 (Kuri) and 坊 (Bō), a hypocoristic honorific used for young boys. |
 | Dutch | Hestu (BotW) | |
 | FrenchCA | Noïa (BotW) | |
 | FrenchEU | Noïa (BotW | HWAoC)[29] | From noix (nut). |
 | German | Maronus (BotW) | |
 | Italian | Castonne (BotW) | |
 | SpanishEU | Obab (BotW) | |
 | SpanishLA | Obab (BotW) | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Well, if you run into Hestu, please return this to him." — Korok (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hestu" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Yah-ha-ha! You found me! Huh? You're not Hestu!" — Korok (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You! You can see me?!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It's been 100 years since anyone has been able to see me!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I'm Hestu, and I need your help!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Those monsters over there stole my beloved maracas!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I can't use my powers without them. Shoko..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "So please! PLEASE get my maracas back from them!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Soooooooo... Did you get my maracas back yet? They better not be shaking them." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "SHALA-KALA! Those are... Those are my maracas! Please giiiiiive them to meeeeeeeee!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "But wait! There's something wrong with my maracas! The Korok seeds inside are gone! How am I supposed to dance now? Shoko..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If I had just one Korok seed, I could sing, dance and use my powers to help you. You see, I have the power of inventory expansion! So let me know if you find some Korok seeds!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The children of the forest must have taken the Korok seeds from my beloved maracas. I never thought I would be the target of one of their pranks. Shoko..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "*sniff* But wait... *sniff sniff* Do you have a Korok seed?! You do! You got a Korok seed from one of the forest children!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you'll give me just one Korok seed, I'll make your inventory bigger in return! " — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Shoko..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "SHALAKA! So which stash do you want more slots in?" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Dah-na-na-na-naaaaaaaa!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Oh! Look at the time! I need to get back before Grandpa yells at me. Shoko... Sorry, I have to go. But I still need Korok seeds, so bring some to Korok Forest if you find any!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Thanks for bringing my maracas back! Once I see you off, I'm going back home to Korok Forest!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Korok Forest... It should be somewhere north of here. Grandpa told me, "If you ever get lost, follow the Hylia River and continue north." That's what he said, and Grandpa is no liar." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "My name is Hestu! The most celebrated musician of Korok Forest! Shalaka lala!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Korok seeds...come from the Korok children...and they're a...little bit... ... Sorry... I blew out my voice singing..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I'm trying to get back to Korok Forest, but I've lost my way..." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I... I think I remember how to get back to Korok Forest!" — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Maybe I'll head back now. I bet Grandpa is waiting for me." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "ボックリン" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Noïa" — Gallery (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)