Hoz
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Location | Breath of the Wild | |
Hoz is a character from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Breath of the Wild
Hoz is a guard that can be found at the East Akkala Stable. He can be seen walking back and forth near the front of the stable, wielding a Soldier's Spear. He has been put on patrol duty lately as it has gotten a bit dangerous in the area, making some of the residents of the stable uncomfortable.[1] There have been rumors about a suspicious man named Kilton, who runs the Fang and Bone shop and only comes out at nighttime.[2]
A Shady Customer
- Main article: A Shady Customer
After talking to Hoz at the Stable, he will ask Link if he's seen Kilton. This will begin the side quest, A Shady Customer. Hoz asks Link to please tell him all the juicy details if he does encounter Kilton.[3] After talking to him again, he mentions that he can't leave the stable as he is on guard duty, but asks Link to get a close-up picture of him.[4]
Kilton can originally be found at the Skull Lake, located at the northwest end of Akkala. However, Kilton will only appear after 9pm each evening. Furthermore, he won't just appear. Link will need to approach the area after it is already 9pm to encounter Kilton. After meeting him at Skull Lake, Kilton will then appear on the outskirts of all the various towns in Hyrule. Once Link finds him, he can take a picture with his Camera.
Return to Hoz and he's delighted that you have a picture of Kilton.[5][6] As a thanks for helping find him, Hoz will give Link a Silver Rupee, completing the quest.[7] Hoz will return to his mission, but he still wonders about Kilton. Kilton gives him the creeps as he wonders what kind of things he sells at the Fang and Bone shop.[8][9]
Tears of the Kingdom
- Main article: Crisis at Hyrule Castle
In Tears of the Kingdom, Hoz has been promoted to Captain Hoz. He is the head of the search party, tasked by Purah to help investigate Hyrule Castle to search for Princess Zelda. He has firm control over the members of the search party, who take direct orders from him.
Hoz can be found on top of the First Gatehouse, standing alongside Toren. When Link arrives, Hoz is very pleased to see him all in one piece. He thinks that because Link has returned, this means that Princess Zelda must be safe as well.[10] He's still concerned Zelda is missing, but is very relieved that Link is fine and came to help with the search.[11]
While Link is speaking with Hoz, Toren will see Princess Zelda in the distance.[12][13] Who after appearing for a brief moment in the distance, she begins to float into the air and turns into light, before flying away. After witnessing this, Hoz encourages Link to inform Purah and suggests that he will back off the search party for the time being.[14][15]
Later quests
- Main article: Bring Peace to Hyrule Field!
- Main article: Bring Peace to Necluda!
Hoz later leads Hoz's Squad in the Monster-Control Crew, attacking monster strongholds in Hyrule Field and Necluda (Fort Hateno).
Hoz can be seen along the pathway at the Windvane Meadow, found just southwest of the Hyrule Castle Chasm. Speaking to him here will begin the Bring Peace to Hyrule Field! quest. They are approaching the monster stronghold ahead and he does ask if Link could assist them. Nothing would be more encouraging to the rest of the group than to have Hyrule's best swordsman by their side.[16][17]
If Link speaks to any of the members of Hoz's Squad during the leadup to the battle, Hoz will interrupt, telling Link that this is not a good time to be distracting people from their objective.[18] Hoz will ride up to the enemy camp, beginning the battle with the Marauders of Hyrule Field. After they have been defeated, Hoz will shout out in victory.[19] Hoz will thank Link for his help, rewarding him with a Silver Rupee. He also mentions that he was told that Link wields a special sword.[20] Although if Link does not have the Master Sword, Hoz comments about how ordinary Link's weapon is, stating that it isn't much different than the ones his squad is using.[21]
Afterwards, Hoz mentions that the squad is planning to head south, to Fort Hateno. This will complete the Bring Peace to Hyrule Field! quest, but will then open the Bring Peace to Necluda! quest.[22] The group can be found along the path, just west of Fort Hateno. When Link approaches, he can speak with Hoz, who hopes that Link assists them once again.[23] After defeating the monsters, Hoz will thank Link and reward him with a Silver Rupee.[24][25] Despite winning the battle here, Hoz mentions that the Blood Moon will rise, and that monsters will flood the land once again. His squad will rest up and be ready for battle when they return.[26]
Trivia
- Hoz is one of only three Hylian Soldiers in Breath of the Wild, alongside Nell and Savelle. In Tears of the Kingdom, he's the only one from this trio to remain as a Soldier, with the other two joining the Zonai Survey Team.
Gallery
Link talking to Captain Hoz in Tears of the Kingdom
References
- ↑ Hello! I've been on patrol duty lately. The name's Hoz! Geez, it's gotten dangerous around here lately! - Hoz
- ↑ Yes! Recently I've been hearing about a suspicious guy named Kilton... He runs a shop called Fang and Bone. They say he goes around pushing some kind of cart night after night. He's been making people around here uncomfortable with his suspicious and otherworld activity... Do you know...Kilton? - Hoz
- ↑ Well, if you see any suspicious people, please tell me what they look like in detail! Really! If you see this Kilton character, please tell me all the juicy details. I'm counting on you! - Hoz
- ↑ There are some reports of people spotting him around Lake Akkala. But I wonder why he only appears at night. Unfortunately, I can't leave this spot... I'm on guard duty, after all. I'll be waiting to see a close-up picture of him! - Hoz
- ↑ Hm? You've got information about Kilton? Allow me to take a look... - Hoz
- ↑ Heheheh. I see... How strange. - Hoz
- ↑ Seriously, I can't thank you enough! This will surely help me hunt him down. Really, I must thank you somehow! - Hoz
- ↑ Well, I must return to my mission now. Farewell! - Hoz
- ↑ Kilton... I've finally seen you! I wonder what kind of stuff Kilton's Fang and Bone shop sells... Fangs? Bones? EVIL THINGS FOR EVIL?! The more I think about it, the more it gives me the creeps! - Hoz
- ↑ "Sorry, but I'm in the middle of something. ...Huh? Link? Is that you? You're alive! And all in one piece, it looks like. Does that mean Princess Zelda is safe too? What a relief!" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Hang on—you're alone? But you heard the princess calling out to you, and you're here to help with the search? I...see. Er, maybe I don't. I'm a little confused, but that doesn't matter right now. What matters is continuing our search for Princess Zelda. I am relieved to see you come up here and help us out though. We needed some good news. The sheer amount of gloom has gotten overwhelming. Our work carries on, but we've been a bit dead in the water." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "CAPTAIN! It's Princess Zelda!" — Toren, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Princess Zelda! She's safe!" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Wait... What... You saw that, too, Link? You saw Princess Zelda turn into light and...fly off...right? How strange... This... This is an emergency situation! Why would she leave without saying a word to us... We need to let Purah know about this as soon as possible! Considering what we just witnessed, I think it makes sense for us to withdraw, but it will take a bit. Please, you must tell Purah about what happened here as soon as possible." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "That was most certainly Princess Zelda! We must inform Purah about this as soon as possible! Link, I apologize for the burden, but can you be the messenger and let her know? There's a lot of us up here, so it will take some time to withdraw. Thank you for the help." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Link! Hello! The last time we met was at Hyrule Castle, if I remember right. I'm Hoz, captain of squad one of the monster-control crew. After our search for Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle, I returned to my monster-fighting duties. At the moment, we're closing in on a monster stronghold up ahead. Once we approach their base, we'll wait for the right oppurtunity and then launch our attach. I apologize if I'm being presumptuous, but running into you here feels like fate... I must say, nothing would be more encouraging than to have you, Hyrule's best swordsman, assist us. If we work together, I'm sure we could bring peace back to this land." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "We're closing in on a monster stronghold up ahead. Once we approach their base, we'll wait for the right oppurtunity and then launch our attach. But no hasty moves here. We have to approach with caution." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Link! I'm sure, but we're in the middle of a mission here. Can the conversation wait until later?" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Victory is ours! Bravo, everyone!" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Link, I'm so grateful for everything you did for us! If you don't mind, could you come here for a moment?" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Just incredible! No monster is a match for you, eh, Link? Come to think of it, Link, I was told that you wield a special sword—one more magnificent than all the others. I don't mean to be rude, but...your weapon doesn't seem all that different from ours. The one I heard about reveals its true power when wielded by someone worthy. Could...that be it? Ah well, I'll be the first to admit when there's a gap in my knowledge. Ah, I'm so sorry. I nearly forgot something very important..." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "It's part of the bounty given to the monster-control crew, so please don't hesitate to accept it. We plan to head southeast after this, to Fort Hateno in Necluda. I hope I get the chance to fight beside you again. May you fight with the Goddess Hylia's divine protection, brave swordsman!" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "It's an honor to see you again! We're moving in on a monster base up ahead. They've dug in once again. After we approach, we'll wait for the right moment and then launch our attack. Nothing would make me happier than to have you assist us again! Please, join us. We can bring peace back to this land if we work together." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "I'm incredibly grateful for your help, Link. And I hate to impose, but could you come with me for a minute?" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Another incredible battle! With you on our side, Link, we can take on any threat. Ah, I nearly forgot. Please accept this reward as thanks for all your help." — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "Of course, the true battle is yet to come. Have you seen it, Link? The blood moon, I mean. When it rises in the sky, monsters will flood the land and threaten the peace in Hyrule again. My squad members will rest and rebuild their energy to prepare for its return. Ah, well, I do look forward to fighting by your side once again. May you fight with the Goddess Hylia's divine protection, brave swordsman!" — Hoz, Tears of the Kingdom