TriforceTony (talk | contribs) m (Protected "Ancient Hero": Counter-productive edit warring ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (expires 22:27, 16 January 2019 (UTC)) [Move=Allow only administrators] (expires 22:27, 16 January 2019 (UTC)))) |
(Updating with Encyclopedia name) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | :''"White Wolf" redirects here. For the recurring enemy in |
+ | :''"White Wolf" redirects here. For the recurring enemy in {{TLoZ|-}} series, see [[White Wolfos]]. |
| + | |||
{{Character |
{{Character |
||
| − | |name= |
+ | |name= Hero's Spirit |
|image= [[File:Hero's Shade.png|x300px]] |
|image= [[File:Hero's Shade.png|x300px]] |
||
|caption= |
|caption= |
||
|pronunciation= |
|pronunciation= |
||
| − | |title= [[Hero of Time]]<ref name="HH">{{Cite book|quote= Link, the descendant of the Hero of Time: [...] The spirit of Link's ancestor, the Hero of Time, teaches him his secrets. Ever since returning to the Child Era, the swordsman has lamented the fact that he was not remembered as a hero. This is the reason he passes down the proof of his courage and his secret techniques to the Link of this era, addressing him as "son".|book=HH|page= 118}}</ref> |
+ | |title= [[Hero of Time]]<ref name= "HH">{{Cite book|quote= Link, the descendant of the Hero of Time: [...] The spirit of Link's ancestor, the Hero of Time, teaches him his secrets. Ever since returning to the Child Era, the swordsman has lamented the fact that he was not remembered as a hero. This is the reason he passes down the proof of his courage and his secret techniques to the Link of this era, addressing him as "son".|book= HH|publisher= |page= 118}}</ref> |
|alias= |
|alias= |
||
| − | |race= [[Stalfos]]<ref>{{Cite book|quote= |book= E |
+ | |race= [[Stalfos]]<ref name= "Encyclopedia">{{Cite book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 103}}</ref> |
| − | |gender= Male<ref name="HH"/> |
+ | |gender= Male<ref name= "HH"/> |
|game= {{TP}} |
|game= {{TP}} |
||
|other= {{MNPTP}} |
|other= {{MNPTP}} |
||
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Era of Twilight]] |
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Era of Twilight]] |
||
| − | |family= [[Link]] <small>(descendant)</small><ref name="HH"/> |
+ | |family= [[Link]] <small>(descendant)</small><ref name= "HH"/> |
|voice actor(s)= |
|voice actor(s)= |
||
|theme music= |
|theme music= |
||
|counter= |
|counter= |
||
}} |
}} |
||
| − | The '''Ancient Hero''' |
+ | The '''Hero's Spirit''',<ref name= "Encyclopedia"/> also known as the '''Ancient Hero''' and the '''Hero's Shade''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Ancient Hero<br>The ghost of the hero who teaches Link his secrets. Some theorize that the fact that he holds his sword in his left hand indicates he is actually Link from Ocarina of Time.|book= HH| publisher= |page= 179}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= A spirit covered in armor, the Hero's Shade lives in a visionary world and teaches the art of weapon-play to you.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Official Game Guide|publisher= Prima Games|page= 67}}</ref> is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}. The Hero's Spirit is a skeletal specter who can assume the form of the '''White Wolf'''.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 277}}</ref>{{Note|The White Wolf is also known as the '''Golden Wolf''' in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Golden Wolf |book= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= Nintendo Co., Ltd.|page= 192}}</ref> However, as this name contradicts its name in {{E}}, this name is not considered canon.}} |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
||
==={{TP|-}}=== |
==={{TP|-}}=== |
||
| ⚫ | The |
||
| − | |||
| − | ====Golden Wolf==== |
||
[[File:TP Golden Wolf Icon.png|left]] |
[[File:TP Golden Wolf Icon.png|left]] |
||
| ⚫ | The Hero's Spirit is the [[Hero of Time]] from {{OoT}} and {{MM}}, filled with regrets from being unable to pass on the "lessons of his life to those who came after him" after he was sent back in time to his childhood. He also lamented the fact that he was not remembered as a hero. In order to ease his regrets and finally pass on his knowledge, he teaches the seven [[Hidden Skill]]s to his descendant, the Link from {{TP|-}}.<ref name= "HH"/><ref>{{Cite|Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those that came after. At last, I have eased my regrets.|Hero's Spirit|TP}}</ref> In [[Hyrule]], he appears as the White Wolf, who can be summoned by finding a [[Howling Stone]], with the exception of the first time he is encountered, in which he appears to Link directly. Once a Howling Stone is found, the song has to be howled along with the Spirit. He then tells Link to take "sword in hand" and find him,<ref>{{Cite|Let teachings of old pass to you... Take sword in hand and find me.|White Wolf|TP}}</ref> implying that Link had to return to human form before searching for the Wolf. The White Wolf will then appear on Link's [[Map]] indicating his current location. When Link confronts the Wolf, it leaps through Link, transporting him into another world.<ref>{{Cite|In that case, return to your world and train yourself further. When you are prepared, come visit me again.|Hero's Spirit|TP}}</ref> The Wolf then transforms into a ghostly knight, the Hero's Spirit, who then teaches Link one of the seven Hidden Skills. |
||
| − | In Hyrule, the Ancient Hero takes the form of the Golden Wolf. It is a ghostly [[Wolf]], glowing a golden yellow color. Like the humanoid form of the Ancient Hero, the Golden Wolf's left eye glows red, while the right eye is missing. |
||
| ⚫ | In the other world, the Hero's Spirit's form has bluish skin and a pallid, decaying appearance, with a skeletal face. His left eye glows red, while his right eye is missing. He carries a rusting [[Sword]] and [[Shield]] and wears armor, which is covered with leaves in sections. He carries a scabbard belted to his waist. From the back, his armor appears to be filled with a ghostly mist, rather than flesh, and his torso is not connected to his legs. Like the humanoid form of the Hero's Spirit, the White Wolf's left eye glows red, while the right eye is missing. |
||
| − | ====Ancient Hero==== |
||
| ⚫ | In the other world, the |
||
==Other Appearances== |
==Other Appearances== |
||
| Line 35: | Line 32: | ||
The Hero's Shade appears as puzzles in both the Picross and Mega Picross series of puzzles in {{MNPTP}}. In the Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 35th puzzle, serving as a 15×15 grid. In the Mega Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 26th puzzle, also as a 15×15 grid. |
The Hero's Shade appears as puzzles in both the Picross and Mega Picross series of puzzles in {{MNPTP}}. In the Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 35th puzzle, serving as a 15×15 grid. In the Mega Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 26th puzzle, also as a 15×15 grid. |
||
{{Noncanon|End}} |
{{Noncanon|End}} |
||
| − | |||
| − | ==Trivia== |
||
| − | *The first song that Link can howl in order to begin the quest of easing the Ancient Hero's regrets is the "[[Song of Healing]]". He plays the "Song of Healing", then takes over the Spirit's powers and eases his troubles, causing him to pass on.<ref>{{Cite|Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those who came after. At last, I have eased my regrets. . . . Farewell!|Ancient Hero|TP}}</ref> |
||
==Nomenclature== |
==Nomenclature== |
||
| Line 54: | Line 48: | ||
|frC= |
|frC= |
||
|frCM= |
|frCM= |
||
| − | |de= {{ |
+ | |de= {{De|Goldener Wolf}} |
| − | |deM= |
+ | |deM= Golden Wolf |
|it= Eroe<br>Lupo dorato |
|it= Eroe<br>Lupo dorato |
||
|itM= Hero<br>Golden wolf |
|itM= Hero<br>Golden wolf |
||
| Line 75: | Line 69: | ||
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
||
<gallery> |
<gallery> |
||
| − | File:TP Hero's Spirit Model 2.png|The |
+ | File:TP Hero's Spirit Model 2.png|The Hero's Spirit preparing to fight from {{TP|-}} |
| − | File:TP White Wolf Model.png|The |
+ | File:TP White Wolf Model.png|The White Wolf as seen in-game from {{TP|-}} |
| − | File:TP Hero's Spirit Sparring.jpg|The |
+ | File:TP Hero's Spirit Sparring.jpg|The Hero's Spirit preparing to teach Link a Hidden Skill from {{TP|-}} |
| − | File:Shade Sword.png|The |
+ | File:Shade Sword.png|The Hero's Spirit's Sword from {{TP|-}} |
| − | File:Hero'sSpiritConceptArt.png|Concept art of the |
+ | File:Hero'sSpiritConceptArt.png|Concept art of the Hero's Spirit from {{TP|-}} |
| − | File:TPHD Golden Wolf Model.png|The |
+ | File:TPHD Golden Wolf Model.png|The White Wolf as seen in-game from {{TPHD|-}} |
| − | File:TPHD White Wolf Howling.png|The |
+ | File:TPHD White Wolf Howling.png|The White Wolf howling from {{TPHD|-}} |
| − | File:TPHD Ghostly Ether 2.png|The |
+ | File:TPHD Ghostly Ether 2.png|The White Wolf in the ghostly ether realm from {{TPHD|-}} |
| − | File:TPHD Ghostly Ether.png|Wolf Link brought to a ghostly ether realm by the |
+ | File:TPHD Ghostly Ether.png|Wolf Link brought to a ghostly ether realm by the White Wolf from {{TPHD|-}} |
File:MNPTP Hero's Shade Sprite.png|The Hero's Shade from {{MNPTP|-}} |
File:MNPTP Hero's Shade Sprite.png|The Hero's Shade from {{MNPTP|-}} |
||
</gallery> |
</gallery> |
||
| Line 96: | Line 90: | ||
[[Category:Swordsmen]] |
[[Category:Swordsmen]] |
||
[[Category:Characters in Twilight Princess]] |
[[Category:Characters in Twilight Princess]] |
||
| + | [[Category:Characters in Twilight Princess HD]] |
||
Revision as of 01:15, 6 March 2019
- "White Wolf" redirects here. For the recurring enemy in The Legend of Zelda series, see White Wolfos.
Template:Character The Hero's Spirit,[1] also known as the Ancient Hero and the Hero's Shade,[2][3] is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series. The Hero's Spirit is a skeletal specter who can assume the form of the White Wolf.[4][note 1]
Biography
Twilight Princess
The Hero's Spirit is the Hero of Time from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, filled with regrets from being unable to pass on the "lessons of his life to those who came after him" after he was sent back in time to his childhood. He also lamented the fact that he was not remembered as a hero. In order to ease his regrets and finally pass on his knowledge, he teaches the seven Hidden Skills to his descendant, the Link from Twilight Princess.[6][7] In Hyrule, he appears as the White Wolf, who can be summoned by finding a Howling Stone, with the exception of the first time he is encountered, in which he appears to Link directly. Once a Howling Stone is found, the song has to be howled along with the Spirit. He then tells Link to take "sword in hand" and find him,[8] implying that Link had to return to human form before searching for the Wolf. The White Wolf will then appear on Link's Map indicating his current location. When Link confronts the Wolf, it leaps through Link, transporting him into another world.[9] The Wolf then transforms into a ghostly knight, the Hero's Spirit, who then teaches Link one of the seven Hidden Skills.
In the other world, the Hero's Spirit's form has bluish skin and a pallid, decaying appearance, with a skeletal face. His left eye glows red, while his right eye is missing. He carries a rusting Sword and Shield and wears armor, which is covered with leaves in sections. He carries a scabbard belted to his waist. From the back, his armor appears to be filled with a ghostly mist, rather than flesh, and his torso is not connected to his legs. Like the humanoid form of the Hero's Spirit, the White Wolf's left eye glows red, while the right eye is missing.
Other Appearances
My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess
The Hero's Shade appears as puzzles in both the Picross and Mega Picross series of puzzles in My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess. In the Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 35th puzzle, serving as a 15×15 grid. In the Mega Picross series, the Hero's Shade is the 26th puzzle, also as a 15×15 grid.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 |
Japanese | 骸骨の戦士 (Gaikotsu no Senshi) 金色の狼 (Kin'iro no Ōkami) 勇者の亡霊 (Yūsha no Bōrei) |
Skeleton Warrior Golden Wolf Hero's Spirit |
 |
German | Goldener Wolf | Golden Wolf |
 |
Italian | Eroe Lupo dorato |
Hero Golden wolf |
 |
SpanishEU | El Espíritu del Héroe Lobo Dorado |
The Spirit of the Hero Golden Wolf |
Gallery
The Hero's Spirit preparing to fight from Twilight Princess
The White Wolf as seen in-game from Twilight Princess
The Hero's Spirit preparing to teach Link a Hidden Skill from Twilight Princess
The Hero's Spirit's Sword from Twilight Princess
- Hero'sSpiritConceptArt.png
Concept art of the Hero's Spirit from Twilight Princess
The White Wolf as seen in-game from Twilight Princess HD
The White Wolf howling from Twilight Princess HD
The White Wolf in the ghostly ether realm from Twilight Princess HD
Wolf Link brought to a ghostly ether realm by the White Wolf from Twilight Princess HD
The Hero's Shade from My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess
Notes
- ↑ The White Wolf is also known as the Golden Wolf in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide.[5] However, as this name contradicts its name in Encyclopedia, this name is not considered canon.
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedEncyclopedia - ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedHH - ↑ "Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those that came after. At last, I have eased my regrets." — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "Let teachings of old pass to you... Take sword in hand and find me." — White Wolf (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "In that case, return to your world and train yourself further. When you are prepared, come visit me again." — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess)