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Link's Grandmother, more commonly known as Grandma, is the grandmother of Link and Aryll, found on Outset Island in The Wind Waker.
The Wind Waker
Grandma is a sweet, lovable old woman who lives with her two grandchildren. She loves her grandchildren very much, and enjoys cooking their favorite food and soup for them, Elixir Soup.
At the start of the quest, Link will speak with Grandma to get the Hero's Clothes.[1] She states that it is a tradition that when a boy becomes the same age that the famed Hero of Time was when he saved the world, they have to wear his signature green tunic and outfit to symbolize them becoming a man.[2][3] It is tradition to only wear the clothes for a single day, but because of Aryll's kidnapping, Link never has a chance to change out of the clothes, wearing them for the remainder of his quest. In the olden days, the day when a boy gets to wear the green tunic also marked the day where they were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle.[4] Although at the start of the quest, they live in a time of piece and don't have to worry about such practices.[5][6]
Grandma also talks about the family shield, which hangs on the wall in Grandma's House.[7] Grandma is planning on throwing a party for Link, inviting the entire town. She asks Link to go and get Aryll.[8]
Hero's Shield
- Main article: Hero's Shield
After the Helmaroc King appears on the island and drops Tetra into the Forest of Fairies, Link is able to get the Hero's Sword from Orca. When talking to her Grandma, she is shocked to see the sword on Link's back.[9][10]
After Link finds and saves Tetra, Aryll is kidnapped by the Helmaroc King. Link wants to heads on a quest with Tetra to save Aryll, but he first needs to find a shield. Grandma notices that Link seems worries and wonders what happened to Aryll.[11][12]. Grandma gives Link the Hero's Shield that has Link's family crest on it.[13] Grandma becomes such as she is really concerned as to what has happened to Aryll.[14][15][16] As Link leaves Outset Island on Tetra's Pirate Ship, Grandma can be seen sadly waving goodbye from her front porch.
Elixir Soup
- Main article: Elixir Soup
Later in the game, when Link returns to retrieve Nayru's Pearl from Jabun, he sees that his grandmother is deeply ill.[17] Sue-Belle tells Link that ever since he left, Grandma has been depressed and rarely leaves the house.[18] Link gets information from the town's expert elder, Sturgeon, on how to cure her using fairy dust, and gives Grandma a Fairy to revive her.[19] When she is well again, she decides that she can't help Link being on an adventure to save Aryll, and tries to help out by agreeing to make Link her Elixir Soup whenever he comes to visit.[20][21] Grandma helps Link as much as she can throughout his journey, sending him all the Rupees she has in letters, telling him how much she loves him, and wishing him safety and good luck.
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Birthplace: Outset Island |
Gallery
Link's Grandma trophy with text from Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Randomly obtained.
Artwork of Grandma from The Wind Waker
Grandma inside of her house
Grandma giving Link the Hero's Clothes
Grandma watches Link and the Pirate Ship sail away
Grandma sitting in her chair, not feeling very well
References
- ↑ "I've been waiting for you, [Link]. [Link]... Try these on." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Time certainly flies... I can't believe you're already old enough to wear these clothes." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Don't look so disappointed, dear one! Just try them on. Today is a day to celebrate! It is the day that you become the same age as the young hero spoken of in all the legends. You only have to wear them for one day, so don't look so down. Be proud, child!" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "In the olden days, this was the day boys were finally considered to be men. They were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle with their enemies." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "But we don't live in such an age any longer... Our ways are the ways of peace. Nowadays, I suppose Orca is the only one on the island who still knows anything about swordplay." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Isn't that nice, [Link]? They suit you perfectly! A perfect fit! Well, tonight I'm going to invite the whole town over for your birthday party, so I'd better start getting ready, shouldn't I? Your grandma is going to make your favorite soup for you tonight! Mmmm! I just know you're looking forward to it! Now, go get your sister, Aryll." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "[Link], what is that thing you have on your back?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Why are you carrying a dangerous thing like that around?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "What is it, [Link]? Please... Tell Grandma what's troubling you." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "And where's Aryll...? Is she still playing outside with the gulls?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Why are you carrying a dangerous thing like that around?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "I guess it is true... Aryll really has been kidnapped... Hasn't she?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "What kind of monster could take such a sweet, young child?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Oh, Aryll..." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Ohhh... Uhnnn... [Link]... Aryll... Don't go... Don't leave... Uhhnnn... Don't leave your poor old grandma... ...all alone... Uhnnn... Uhhhnnn..." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Your grandmother has been having a terrible time of it ever since you left. She rarely leaves the house, and as far as I can tell, she just spends her days sleeping. She hardly eats... I've actually come here to see if my old grandpa knows of any medicine or anything that might make her feel better." — Sue-Belle, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "My granddaughter tells me that your grandmother is in poor health these days... Now, I'm certain that a little fairy dust would provide all the lift her spirits need, but... Well, the problem is, I haven't seen any fairies in these parts recently. Of course, long ago you could find a lot of them up by the old Fairy Fountain, and you could even capture them in empty bottles. Sure! It was easy as you please! Yes, there was a time when I used to like playing with fairies... Uh...ahem! In any case, ever since the fountain was blocked up by that huge rock, I haven't seen a one..." — Sturgeon, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "Grandma is always happy to see your bright, shining face." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
- ↑ "[Link]... My dear, sweet [Link]. You're safe... That's wonderful... Just wonderful. Did you do this? Did you heal me? Oh, you're such a sweet child... Ohh... That's right... You and your sister, Aryll, are trying so hard to be strong, and I've just been sitting here, moaning and worrying... I'm your grandmother... I'm the one who should be taking care of you... I'm so sorry, [Link]. I haven't even considered what you must be going through. I'm a terrible grandma... [Link], this is all I have to give you right now. You can keep it in your empty bottle! You and your sister love this soup, don't you? If you run out, I can make it for you any time you like. Grandma's going to try to be strong, so you try to be strong, too! But don't do anything reckless! All right?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.