Link's House,(ALttP | OoT | TMC | TP | ALBW | BotW)[1][2][3][4][5][6][note 1][note 2] also known simply as House,(TWW)[9] is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series. It is Link's place of residence in several games in the series. It is usually located somewhere within the kingdom of Hyrule.
Features and Overview
A Link to the Past
Link's House is located in a somewhat central location of Hyrule, with Hyrule Castle nearby in the north in A Link to the Past. It is a simple building, containing basic, wooden furniture, and is home to both Link and his uncle. Next to Link's bed, which is situated in the house's northwest corner, are three Pots that each contain a recovery Heart. A Treasure Chest located in the southeast corner of the house contains the Lantern, which will likely be the first item that Link collects in his quest. However, if the Treasure Chest is opened after already receiving the Lantern elsewhere, it will instead contain a Blue Rupee.
At the beginning of the game, Link receives a telepathic plea for help in his sleep from Princess Zelda, who mentions that she has been locked in the dungeon of Hyrule Castle by Agahnim.[10] He wakes up in time to see his uncle about to leave the house, armed with a Sword and Shield. Upon seeing that Link is awake, Link's uncle promises that he will be back by morning and tells Link not to leave the house.[11] Link, however, disobeys his uncle's orders and leaves to investigate the castle. Later, during the game's end credits, Link is shown to be practicing sword fighting with his uncle outside of their home.
Link's House is one of the locations that he can choose to start in when continuing the game, provided that Link is in Hyrule and not the Dark World. Later, after obtaining the Flute, it also becomes one of the locations that Link can be transported to by the Flute Boy's Bird.
In the Dark World, the Bomb Shop corresponds to where Link's House would be located.
Ocarina of Time
Ocarina of Time begins with Link being woken up inside his house from a nightmare involving Princess Zelda by Navi the Fairy, on the orders of the Great Deku Tree. Here at Link's House in the Kokiri Forest is where the two companions first meet, although Navi's first insistence is that Link leaves the house to visit the Deku Tree with haste. The house is more or less irrelevant in the game after a point, although an interesting feature that keeps its use alive is a scoreboard within the room, with which Link can inspect his achievements in various mini-games throughout Hyrule.
When loading a saved game, young Link will begin in his home if the game was saved while he was not in a dungeon. Link can obtain a Cow that stays in his house after beating Malon's record of the obstacle course at Lon Lon Ranch as an adult.[12]
In Ocarina of Time 3D, Link has the option to sleep in his bed in the house. By doing this he can either recover his health, or access the Boss Challenge Mode, where he can refight any boss which he has defeated in his quest. A Sheikah Stone can also be found just outside his house.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Link and his younger sister, Aryll, live with their grandmother in a house on Outset Island. Located at the easternmost point of the island, it is a two-story home with a kitchen and sleeping area on the first floor, with its second floor serving as a loft to keep the family's shield.
Intitially, Link is not at home, having fallen asleep at Aryll's Lookout a day earlier. Aryll soon summons her brother to the house so he can receive the Hero's Clothes from his grandmother. The house becomes fundamental to more elements of the game's plot than most other games in the series, with Link having to return on various occasions to find the Hero's Shield and to release a Bottled Fairy onto his ailing grandmother,[13][14] resulting in her infinite offerings of free, revitalizing Elixir Soup.[15] A crawl space can also be found under the house, containing a Chest with an Orange Rupee.
Later in the game, Link also receives the Deed from Mrs. Marie to the Cabana on the Private Oasis, thereby making it his.[16] There he gains access to a labyrinth beneath the island, which houses a Triforce Chart. Link can also play a Sliding Puzzle and earn Rupees as a reward in the Cabana.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, Link lives with his grandfather, Smith, Hyrule's famed swordsmith.[17][18] The two-storied home doubles as a smith's forge in addition to being a residence. It has a similar appearance to its A Link to the Past incarnation. It rests on a plateau in South Hyrule Field. Princess Zelda seems familiar with this home, as she is Link's childhood friend and visits early into the story to awaken Link for the Picori Festival.[19] Later in Link's journey, he has the option to stay here for the night to recover lost Hearts, as well as Fuse Kinstones with Smith, who can always be found at home smelting.[20]
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Link lives in a tree house in Ordon Village that has a similar appearance to Link's house in Ocarina of Time. It contains a basement and a few platforms with ladders, and at the top there is a window which Link can look through. A pot of boiling soup can be found over a burning fire that is kept lit throughout the game. There is also a green flag with a triangular symbol, similar to the Triforce, above the house's door. The basement contains a Treasure Chest with 50 Rupees in it, though the room is so dark that it may require the Lantern to find it. Also in the basement is a large mirror which Link can see his reflection in. Near the beginning of the game, Rusl will deliver the Wooden Sword to Link's House.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, Link's House appears in the same location it was in A Link to the Past.[21] However, it is much smaller and Link is the only person to live there at first. Ravio moves in shortly after Link's failed confrontation with Yuga, and later sets up a rental shop within the home.[22] Link can return here at any time to rent items from Ravio. Eventually, Ravio allows Link to purchase the items he has for rent.[23] Majora's Mask, or possibly a replica of it, hangs on the wall of Link's House in A Link Between Worlds. Though it serves no purpose in the story or regular gameplay, Link can merge into the wall behind the mask to make it appear as though he is wearing it.
Lorule's equivalent of Link's House is the Vacant House.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, Link can discover a House that is currently in the process of being demolished by the Bolson Construction Company in Hateno Village. If the boss, Bolson, is spoken to, he will offer to let Link buy the House for 3000 Rupees, plus 30 bundles of Wood. This initiates the "Hylian Homeowner" Side Quest. The building comes with a Weapon Rack that Bolson gives Link as a housewarming gift. It is implied that Link actually owned the house 100 years before the events of the game.[24]
After the House is purchased, Link can buy additions such as a door, a Bed, additional lighting, and Bow, Shield, or Weapon Racks, as well as having Bolson decorate the exterior. Upon completion of the "EX The Champions' Ballad" Main Quest from The Champions' Ballad, Link obtains a Picture of the Champions. Link can hang the Picture up in his House upstairs on the wall near his Bed.
Sometime before the events of Tears of the Kingdom, Link's House changed ownership and is now referred to as "Zelda's Home". The inside has been mostly redecorated, save for the framed picture of the Champions from the DLC upstairs. The well in back has also become a place for Zelda to retreat to when she wishes to study in peace as players can find her journal about rebuilding Hyrule, drawings of her from the students of Hateno Village's school and a hairband accessory for Link to wear, allowing him to revert his hair to its old style from the prior game. Link can buy and construct a new home outside of Tarrey Town that includes more such as a stable for a registered horse, a hanging frame to display pictures taken with the Purah Pad, a kitchen and a goddess statue for increasing his Heart Containers or Stamina bar.
| Object | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Weapon mount. | 2 |
| Bow mount. | 3 |
| Shield mount. | 3 |
| Object | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bed. | 1 |
| Lighting. | 1 |
| Door. | 1 |
| Object | Quantity |
|---|---|
| A sign with my name! | 1 |
| Plant some flowers! | 1 |
| Plant trees! | 1 |
Other Appearances
Cadence of Hyrule
Link's House is a location in Cadence of Hyrule.[25] If the player chooses Link for their save file, Link's adventure will begin here.[26]
Trivia
- In the Japanese version of The Wind Waker, a Piece of Heart can be found inside the chest below Link's House, replacing the Orange Rupee.[27]
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 自分の家 (Jibun no Ie) (ALttP)[28] Linkの家 (Link no Ie) (ALBW)[29] 自分の家 Jibun no Ie ({{{2}}}) (ALBW)[30] あなたの家 (Anata no Ie) (ALBW)[31] リンクのお家 (Rinku no Ouchi) (BotW) | Your House Rinku's House |
 | FrenchCA | Chez Link (ALBW)[32] Ta maison (ALBW)[33] La maison (ALBW)[34] | |
 | FrenchEU | Chez moi (ALBW)[35] Ta maison (ALBW)[36] Chez Link (ALBW)[37] | |
 | German | Dein Haus (ALBW)[38] Haus von Link (ALBW)[39] | |
 | Italian | Casa tua (ALBW)[40] Casa di Link (ALBW)[41] | |
 | Korean | 집 (Jib) (ALBW)[42] 당신의 집 (Dangsin-ui Jib) (ALBW)[43] | |
 | SpanishEU | Tu casa (ALBW)[44] Casa de Link (ALBW)[45] | |
 | SpanishLA | Tu casa (ALBW)[46] Casa de Link (ALBW)[47] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery
The interior of Link's House from A Link to the Past
The interior of Link's House from The Minish Cap
The interior of Link's House from Twilight Princess
The interior of Link's House from A Link Between Worlds
The exterior of Link's House before renovation from Breath of the Wild
The interior of Link's House before renovation from Breath of the Wild
See Also
Notes
- ↑ Link's House was referred to as Link's Home in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power.[7] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
- ↑ Link's House are referred to as Your House in A Link to the Past.[8] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, this is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ "Start From Link's House" — N/A (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "Link's House" — Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 272 (TMC)
- ↑ "Link's House" — Sign (Twilight Princess HD)
- ↑ "Link's House" — Map (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Link's House" — Sign (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 14
- ↑ "YOUR HOUSE" — Quest History (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "That's why Grandma has been waiting for you to come back to the house! She's been waiting for a while now..." — Aryll (The Wind Waker HD)
- ↑ "Help me... Please help me... I am a prisoner in the dungeon of the castle. My name is Zelda. The wizard, Agahnim, has done... something to the other missing girls. Now only I remain... Agahnim has seized control of the castle and is now trying to open the seven wise men's seal.... ... I am in the dungeon of the castle. Please help me..." — Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "You did it! ... I have to give you a present to commemorate your new record! The present is a little too heavy to give to you here, so I'll have it delivered to your house. Bet you can't wait to see it! Hee hee!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "In fact, it might not be a bad idea for you to visit your hometown and family again after such a long time away." — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Even a simple little island like this has to have something you can use as a shield." — Tetra (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got Elixir Soup! This healthy soup your grandmother makes replenishes all of your life energy and magic power!" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I own my very own cabana in a tropical oasis down south. But lately I haven't made use of it at all, so you can have it!" — Mrs. Marie (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got the Smith's Sword! It's a sharp blade made by your grandfather." — N/A (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "The finest swordsmith in Hyrule. As a young man he was a great swordsman." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Where's Link? The whole town is bustling for the annual Picori Festival! I thought he and I might go together. Would you mind terribly?" — Princess Zelda (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "You want to fuse Kinstones? OK! Let's do this!" — Smith (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Say what? This is your house? Looked empty-ish to me." — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Is it okay if I stay here for a while? Just a couple of days, I promise!" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "I still haven't found anywhere else to stay. So I spruced things up in here. I've made it into a nice little shop for myself. Pretty great, isn't it?" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "The old owner apparently went off to the castle to report for service. Never came back, never wrote, so away it goes!" — Karson (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Link's House" — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
- ↑ "That flash! It looked like the Triforce! I knew you were special. Thank you for helping to wake Link. He has been asleep for a while, so I'm going to stay with him to explain what's going on in Hyrule. You should try to find your way home! I hope our paths cross again someday soon, friend of Hyrule!" — Trill (Cadence of Hyrule)
- ↑ YashichiDSF, Wind Waker - Under Grandma's House (Version Difference), YouTube (video), published May 20, 2013, retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 2, 3 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 3
- ↑ "Linkの家" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "自分の家" — File-Selection Screen (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "えっ？
ここ、あなたの家なんですか？" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Chez Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Attends, attends. Tu me dis que c'est ta maison? C'est vrai qu'elle avait pas l'air si inoccupée que ça..." — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "La maison" — File-Selection Screen (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Chez moi" — File-Selection Screen (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Hein ? C'est ta maison ?!" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Chez Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Was? Das hier ist dein Haus? Dann stand es gar nicht leer?!" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Haus von Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Come? Questa è casa tua?" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Casa di Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "집" — File-Selection Screen (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "네?
여기는 당신의 집이라구요?" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "¿Qué? ¿Que esta es tu casa? Vaya, pensaba que estaba vacía..." — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Casa de Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "¿Qué? ¿Dices que esta es tu casa? A mí me parece que está prácticamente vacía." — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Casa de Link" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds)
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