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Tulin is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[4][5] The son of Rito Elder Teba and his wife Saki, Tulin first appears in Breath of the Wild in a minor role. In Tears of the Kingdom, Tulin, having emerged as a warrior under his father's guidance, plays a crucial role in the story, awakening as the new Sage of Wind after agreeing to wield his anscestor's Secret Stone.

Personality

Ever since he was a fledgeling, he always idolized his father and Revali, in fact, he aspired to be like them, and he can often get excited for said heroes, and he always has enough enthusiasm to spare. As he grew older, he grew more arrogant, seeing that he can do things on his own, but Link showed him that its best to work in a flock rather than on your own.

Biography

Breath of the Wild

Tulin is found in his home in Rito Village with his mother Saki. He says good day to Link and says good response if the Hylian responds likewise.[6] Tulin goes on to say that his dad says, "Great kids are great greeters."[7] His father had promised that he would play with him later at the Flight Range.[8] When asked about the Flight Range, Tulin points Link in the direction it is located and states that he hopes his dad comes back soon, as he wants to go play there.[9]

After Link has met Teba and talks to Tulin, the Rito child recognizes Link and repeats his father's promise to play with him at the Flight Range.[10] Once the Divine Beast Vah Medoh has been appeased, Tulin greets Link and says his dad finally came back from work.[11] He is concerned because his father got hurt, but is excited since he has gotten better and will be able to take him flying again soon.[12] Tulin invites Link to come back later and play with him.[13]

Eventually Teba is healed enough to where he can take Tulin to the Flight Range.[14] Tulin shouts happily[2] and tells Link to come play with them at the Flight Range sometime.[15] Tulin rides on his father's back to the Flight Range. Teba says bringing Tulin to the Range will help him come of age as a warrior, but his mother Saki disagrees as he is still a fledgling.[16] Tulin stands on a platform at the Flight Range and greets Link happily by his name, stating his father told him about the hero and that he is good with a Bow, asking if that is true.[17] If Link answers of course, Tulin is amazed and say he has to show him.[18] If Link answers that he is alright, Tulin says his father said Link was great and his dad never lies so it must be true.[19] Tulin says he will count down and Link will break all the targets before time is up.[20] When a large amount is broken, he will give Link a prize.[21] Tulin is let down if Link turns away the offer.[22] If Link agrees, Tulin begins the countdown and watches Link's progress.[23] When Link succeeds, Tulin says he knew he could do it and that he will remember the way Link shoots when he practices.[24] Tulin then gives Link a Silver Rupee as a thank you from his dad and says to come back again to show him his neat tricks anytime.[25][26]

Tears of the Kingdom

Several years after the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a visibly older Tulin has grown into a skilled archer just like his father, while Teba became the new chief of the Rito. When the Upheaval happened, Ganon created four monstrosities to keep the descendants of the sages (one of them being Tulin) from finding their ancestors' secret stones. One of these monstrosities was Colgera, which created a blizzard which the Rito suffered from. Eventually, Link would come to the village to see it suffering from said blizzard, to meet Tulin and his parents, who told him about a song that was sung to young hatchlings of the tribe. After that, Link came looking for Tulin to find that he lost his bow to an Aerocuda, with Tulin's ability to blow a gust of wind from his training, Link was able to get his bow back, and after fighting with an ambush, Harth came looking for them. Tulin realized that by working on his own, he realized he hadn't fully matured, and sees why it is best to work with others than on your own.

After finding the Stormwind Ark inside the massive cloud, Link and Tulin investigate. When they find "Zelda" they realized the source of the blizzard was in the center of the temple, and they had to get it open. After activating the locks, the center opened, only to find Colgera was ready to attack, but Link and Tulin were able to strike down the monster, and gain a secret stone. Once Tulin touched it, it made them see the Rito sage, who was the ancestor of both Tulin and Teba. He explains that he too was given a sacred stone by Rauru and fought by him and the other sages against Ganon. It wasn't enough, however, and Rauru sacrificed himself to seal him away. After that, Zelda told him that Ganon was coming back and the only one who could defeat him was Link, but he needed the Rito's mastery of the wind, to which he agreed to the cause.

After that, Tulin accepted his stone and became the new Sage of Wind, and he could create an avatar which he gave to Link, showing that he will always fight by his side no matter what. When they came back his father was so proud of how he grew, to the point of passing down his bow to Tulin.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

In the Scenario EX Searching Hyrule Forest, as part of the Guardian of Remembrance DLC, it had turned out Tulin had inadvertently followed Teba into the past, and was separated during the chaos. This caused Tulin's father to worry immensely, and he pleaded to Revali to help find his son.

Tulin was eventually found in a monster-infested neck of Korok Forest, though the Koroks had been taking care of the Rito fledgling until Teba and Revali arrived. Tulin instructed the adults on where to go thanks to being taught directions from the Koroks, with the protection of a Rito Captain to assist the Rito Champions on their way out.

Once truly out of harm's way, Tulin, guided by Teba,[27][28] thanked Revali for saving his life.[29] Upon Revali praising Tulin for his bravery[30], he became ecstatic[31] despite his brush with death. He unloads his delight on an unprepared Revali, declaring his desire to be like the Champion, as well as an ambition to master the Great Eagle Bow.[32] Revali remarks that he could have lost his life at the hands of the monsters, but he is still upbeat in spite of all that.[33] before turning to Teba to express his optimism about Tulin reaching his level.[34] Teba agrees, but he adds that Tulin must surpass his own father first.[35] Tulin then provides an imitation of Revali[36], which Teba laughs at, but quickly stops himself since Revali is standing next to him, seemingly unamused and asks if that was meant to sound like him.[37] After a brief moment, the father-son bond, Tulin’s hero worship, and sense of humor thaws Revali’s heart as he starts laughing from his gut and Teba and Tulin followed suit.[38] Tulin then attempts to show off his ability, Tulin's Tornado[39], but the young Rito soon finds himself flat on his back as Teba walks over to him,[40] as Revali kindly reminds the young boy that he still has a long way to go and gives him the affectionate name of “kid”.[41]

During the secret ending of the Guardian of Remembrance DLC, Tulin is seen at the Flight Range, taking a nap on Revali’s lap and the latter stops the blanket from blowing away as Teba chuckles happily about their bonding.

Gallery

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRTulin
NetherlandsDutchTulin
CanadaFrenchCABabil
FranceFrenchEUBabil
GermanyGermanTulin
ItalyItalianTulin
SpainSpanishEUTureli
Latin AmericaSpanishLATureli
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References

  1. "He gets his bluntness from me, but he doesn't mean anything by it. Don't let whatever he says get to you." — Teba (Breath of the Wild)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Really, Dad?! YAAAAAAAAAY!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "If you need my husband, he took Tulin to the Flight Range." — Saki (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Tulin" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "Tulin" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  6. "Good day!... Good response!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ""Great kids are great greeters." That's what my dad always says!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "Oh, listen to this! Dad promised he'd play with me later!... Totally! Spread your wings at the Flight Range and it's like... FWOOSH! You go flying way high!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "That place over there is the Flight Range! I hope Dad comes back soon! I want to go play there!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "Yo! It's you! Dad promised he'd play with me at the Flight Range when he gets back!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "Yo! It's you! Dad finally came back from work!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "But it sounds like he got hurt... But he says he's gotten a lot better, so he'll be able to take me flying again soon!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "Come back later and play with me!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Well then... I should probably get Tulin over to the Flight Range." — Teba (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "Hey, guy! Come play with us at the Flight Range sometime!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "He keeps saying it's to help Tulin come of age as a warrior or something. But Tulin's still a fledgling..." — Saki (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "Hey! Hey, Link! You're Link, right? My dad told me about you! Also, he said you're REAL good with a bow! Is that true?" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "Wow! That's so neat! You gotta show me!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "Nuh-uh! Dad said you were great, and Dad never lies, so it must be true!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "I'll count down, and you'll break all the targets before time's up!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "When you break a bunch, I'll give you a prize!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "Aww... You don't wanna?" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "Ooh! On your mark..." — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "Yaaay! I knew you could do it, Link! I'll remember the way you shoot when I practice!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "Oh, Dad told me to give you this to thank you. Come back to show me your neat tricks again anytime!" — Tulin (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "100 rupees. Its dazzling silver light reflects your beaming smile." — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "Now go say thank you... Master Revali saved your life, after all." — Teba (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  28. "Okay." — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  29. "Master Revali! Thank you so much for saving me!" — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  30. "Hmph. You know, you're pretty good for a little kid." — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  31. "Y-you mean it?!" — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  32. "Thank you! I'm doing all kinds of training so that I can be just like you! Someday, I'll even master the Great Eagle Bow!" — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  33. "*sigh* You were nearly killed by those monsters, you know. Yet you're so happy." — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  34. "Maybe it won't be long until you're master of the wind just like me. You never know, eh?" — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  35. "Haha! That is true. But before that, he must surpass his old man." — Teba (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  36. "Hmph! It's only a matter of time." — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  37. "Was that... meant to sound like me?" — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  38. "Hmm hmm, heh heh heh heh, HA HA HA HA HA HA AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!" — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  39. "Tulin's Tornado!" — Tulin (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  40. "Oh! Hey!" — Teba (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  41. "You've got a ways to go, kid." — Revali (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
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