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| | ==Skull Kid== |
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| | | image = [[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid.png|300px]] |
| | | caption = Key art from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' |
| | | title = Majora's Puppet |
| | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' |
| | | location = [[Lost Woods]]<br/>[[Moon|The Moon]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Sacred Grove]] |
| | | attack = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|.5}} Shooting Needles |
| | | weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>Bubbles<br/>[[Bow]] |
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| | '''Skull Kids''' are recurring characters in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are thought to be [[Kokiri]] children whose forms were altered as a result of becoming stranded in the [[Lost Woods]]. Like the Kokiri, they typically carry a childish demeanor and are often friendly with those of a similar naivete. They hold a strong resentment toward most adults, however, and are known for playing tricks on those that they encounter. |
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| {{specify|the Gerudo race|the province named after them|[[Gerudo (Province)]]}}
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| | image = [[File:Gerudo-Master.png|100px]]
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| | caption = A Gerudo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
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| | special = Almost all women<br/>Sharp, bird-like noses
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| | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
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| | location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Gerudo's Fortress]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Great Bay]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Desert of Doubt]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Gerudo Town]]<br/>[[Kara Kara Bazaar]]
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| | characters = [[Aveil]]<br/>[[Ganon]]dorf<br/>[[Nabooru]]<br/>[[Riju]]<br/>[[Twinrova]]<br/>[[Urbosa]]
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| The '''Gerudo''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are in stark contrast to the other races of [[Hyrule]] for the fact that virtually all of them are female. It is only once per century that a Gerudo male is born, the only known example of which being [[Ganondorf]]. This unusual facet of their biology, along with their desirable status among [[Hylian]] males, has produced a very distinct society in which men are simultaneously revered and despised.
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| Gerudo culture is further shaped by their affinities for combat and thievery, skills in the former being especially desirable. They live predominantly in desert areas and have likewise become adept at traversing them, though they frequently travel elsewhere in search of worthy husbands.
| | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' feature only one Skull Kid respectively, with the individual in the former serving as the main antagonist. In this title, the Skull Kid is possessed by the the titular [[Majora's Mask]], corrupting his mind, as well as granting him immense power. He uses these newfound abilities to initiate chaos within the land of Termina. |
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| Throughout the ''Zelda'' series, the Gerudo are generally depicted as a dark-skinned, red-haired race wearing long, sharp noses. Their exact build, however, is less consistent. In more recent portrayals, they are much more tall and muscular than their counterparts featured in previous installments.
| | The '''Skull Kid''' is a recurring character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', and later appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' as the primary antagonist. He also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' as a background character. |
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| ==''Ocarina of Time''== | | ==''Ocarina of Time''== |
| Female Gerudo make their debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are encountered only within their homeland of [[Gerudo Valley]], in which most occupy the [[Gerudo's Fortress]]. They harbor much disdain towards men, though they are said to sometimes venture into [[Castle Town]] in search of boyfriends.{{Ref|OoT|597|[[Gossip Stone]]}} They initially extend this resentment to [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]], but he is able to earn their respect once he proves to them his impressive thieving skills.{{Ref|OoT|1626|[[Gerudo Warrior]]}}
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| | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', three Skull Kids can be found within the [[Lost Woods]]. The first can be found through the first left-hand tunnel as [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] enters the forest. If young Link stands on the tree stump and pulls out his [[Ocarina]] to play [[Saria's Song]], the Skull Kid will give Link a [[Piece of Heart]] and befriend him. After this, the Skull Kid purchases the [[Skull Mask]] from Link, but only for 10 [[Rupee]]s, half of what it costs. |
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| The Gerudo are depicted as fairly malicious in ''Ocarina of Time''. It seems they carry a bad reputation among [[Hylians]] in particular, some of whom will be frightened by the [[Gerudo Mask]] if worn in their vicinity. The Gerudo are implicated in the destruction of a bridge that was built by the [[Carpenters]], most of whom they later imprison. Furthermore, it seems that most Gerudo do indeed swear allegiance to their king, [[Ganondorf]]. To what length their allegiance goes is unknown, however, as the subject is only touched on briefly. | | The two other Skull Kids offer Link to play a sing-along game. The Skull Kids play a tune and Link has to play back the same tune from memory; every time Link is successful, the Skull Kids add an additional note to the tune, reaching eight notes total. When Link recalls all eight notes from memory, the Skull Kids reward him with a Piece of Heart. |
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| ===Notable Gerudo===
| | Skull Kids do not trust adults; when Link returns to the forest seven years later, the Skull Kids react negatively and attack him. If Link manages to defeat a Skull Kid, he will be rewarded with a [[Gold Rupee|Huge Rupee]]. |
| Second within the Gerudo chain of command is [[Nabooru]], junior only to [[Ganondorf]] himself. While her position may seem indicative of where her loyalties lie, Nabooru is actually in strong opposition to Ganondorf's aspirations. She assists [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] during his foray into the [[Desert Colossus]] and is later awakened as the Sage of Spirit.
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| Another prominent, albeit unnamed, individual is the [[Gerudo Warrior]], allegedly put in charge by Nabooru during her leave of absence. She grants Link the [[Gerudo Token]] as a show of respect, very much impressed by his successful infiltration of the [[Gerudo Fortress]].
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| ==''Majora's Mask''== | | ==''Majora's Mask''== |
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the term "Gerudo" is rarely used, most of [[Termina|Termina's]] residents instead opting for the colloquial term of "pirate." These Terminian Gerudo exhibit a malevolent and xenophobic nature much the same as their [[Hyrule|Hyrulean]] counterparts. They inhabit the [[Pirate's Fortress]] located within [[Great Bay]], and are implicated in the theft of [[Lulu|Lulu's]] [[Zora Egg|eggs]].
| | The Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' is known to be the same Skull Kid for whom [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] played [[Saria's Song]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; this is implied at the end of the game when the Skull Kid says that Link has the same smell as the fairy child that taught him a song in the woods. |
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| | Skull Kid had become friends with the [[Four Giants]] that created the four lands of [[Termina]]: swamp to the south, mountains to the north, oceans to the west, and canyons to the east. When they finished, they started to leave, but the Skull Kid tried to stop them. After they left, he started causing trouble with two fairies: [[Tael]] and his sister [[Tatl]]. The Skull Kid desired power, so he stole [[Majora's Mask]] from the [[Happy Mask Salesman]]. Skull Kid became possessed by Majora's Mask and became its puppet, wreaking havoc among the natives of Termina and attempting to bring the [[Moon]] crashing on to the land destroying and killing every living thing. Link manages to stop his plans by calling the Four Giants, at which point Majora releases the Skull Kid from his grasp. After defeating Majora's Mask, Link and the Skull Kid become friends. |
| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Gerudo inhabit [[Gerudo Village]] within the [[Desert of Doubt]], having left their previous home in the [[Gerudo Desert]] around the time that the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' occurred. They are depicted as having become aware of the suffering they caused in the past—denouncing the actions of their former king, [[Ganon#Four Swords Adventures|Ganondorf]]—and now wish to make amends with the [[Hylians]]. Furthermore, Ganondorf's own presence has failed to sway them, remaining firm that he has broken the law by embarking on his quest to steal the [[Trident]].
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| [[File:Nali.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>[[Nali]], an adult Gerudo</center>]] | | [[File:SkullKid.png|200px|right]] |
| | The Skull Kid first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' when [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] enters the [[Sacred Grove]]. The imp leads Link through the Sacred Grove via a game of hide-and-seek. The game Skull Kid plays is fairly simple: there is always a clue as to where he is, as the orange glow from Skull Kid's lantern can often point Link in the direction he took off in. His horn, which resembles [[Deku Link]]'s pipes in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', also guides Link to him. When Link gets near him, he hears him playing the familiar [[Saria's Song]], which sets the mood perfectly. During the game of hide-and-seek, Skull Kid repeatedly summons [[Puppet]]s to attack Link as he chases him, while Skull Kid never attacks Link directly. |
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| | File:1164.jpg|Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow |
| | File:1165.jpg|Preparing to attack Skull Kid |
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| | ===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''=== |
| | Skull Kid makes an appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]] as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He is wearing Majora's Mask. When summoned by a player, he casts one of three effects on the battlefield. One which flips the screen upside-down, inverting all of the fighters' movements; one which causes all fighters to momentarily be given the "clear" effect, making them difficult to see; and one which reverses directional inputs. |
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| In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the identity of the Gerudo has been expanded upon significantly. Their name is lent to the province of [[Gerudo (Province)|Gerudo]] as well as its principal community, [[Gerudo Town]], which harbors the highest concentration of Gerudo in [[Hyrule]]. Since last appearing in the series, the nomadic nature that is characteristic to the race has seemingly blossomed even further. Gerudo women can be found travelling all across Hyrule, having embarked on world tours with the goal of selling their wares to distant customers, or, if not, on quests in search of the perfect mate. For those who wish to marry, this will often take a very long time. Some Gerudo are never able to find their true love.
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| | {{quote|This mysterious imp draws his power from his stolen mask and wields an ocarina on the battlefield to protect his treasured friends.|Skull Kid's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Skull-Kid Official Website description]}} |
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| The Gerudo take on a very physically imposing appearance in ''Breath of the Wild''. While individuals in previous depictions are shown to be of an average height and build when compared to the other human races, Gerudo in ''Breath of the Wild'' are much larger all-around. Adults regularly grow to heights well above eight feet, and even those that are not fighters by trade are remarkably muscular. These attributes do tend to fade with age, however, much like one would expect. Their ears appear to have become more pointed over time, resembling those of a [[Hylian]]. Most attest this to the many generations of intermingling between the two races. However, others perceive it to be a gift from the gods—the Gerudo's ears having been supposedly opened to hearing divine messages.{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion|It is said that, long ago, the ancient Gerudo had rounded ears. The prevailing theory is that the shape of their ears changed gradually after so many generations of partnering with Hylian voes, but a competing narrative is more supernatural in nature. There is a story that the shame that the Gerudo felt over giving birth to the source of Calamity Ganon so long ago opened them up to listening for messages from the goddesses. So, they came to have the same long, pointed ears as the Hylians, which some believe allow them to receive special messages from the divine.|page 401}}
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| | | Skull Kid appears as the protagonist of the [[Symphony of the Mask]] DLC. Instead of normal weapons, he wields an arsenal of masks with different powers. His quest leads him to fight two new bosses: [[King Dobongo]] and [[Synthrova]], as well as [[Ganon]], who steals his [[Skull Mask (Cadence of Hyrule)|Skull Mask]] to become more powerful. |
| ''Breath of the Wild'' further marks the debut of Gerudo young, whom feature very noticeably different proportions from that of their adult counterparts. The Gerudo, usually striking for their distinctive noses and shapely midriffs, seem to take many years before fully developing into them. [[Riju]], a Gerudo adolescent, sports a much smaller nose than the adults around her.
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| Most, if not all of Gerudo have hair colors which are variations of red; their skin colors range from dark brown ([[Sumati]], [[Nali]], [[Marta]]), to olive ([[Buliara]], [[Isha]]), to leucistic ([[Teake]], [[Calyban]], [[Ashai]]). They also present an innate resistance to the desert heat, but can only resist the volcanic heat of the Eldin Province through [[Elixir]]s, expressing discomfort towards it all the while. They can also deal amicably with the cold, for they battle it every night when the Gerudo Desert drops below freezing. This may have helped them when they constructed the [[Statue of the Eighth Heroine]] in the snowy mountaintops.
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| Their facial features are striking, with protruding noses and stern expressions, and like Hylians, they have elfin-looking ears. Gerudo sport makeup, particularly different-colored lipstick and face painting, which is also used by young girls. It's shown that the more makeup a Gerudo sports, the less striking their features become (like in the case of [[Urbosa]]). These facial features become more pronounced the older the Gerudo is.
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| The Gerudo are known for their pride and exuberance leading to a somewhat stubborn nature towards other Hyrulean races, albeit they are on more amicable terms with said races, unlike other previous depictions of the race. In terms of romantic prospects, it's shown that Gerudo mainly prefer Hylian partners, and may consider [[Goron]]s too removed from their preference to consider marriage or childbearing. In spite of all this, many Gerudo are shown to be playful and goofy at times, and some are presented as being coy and flirty.
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| Many Gerudo are trained in combat. They are trained by [[Teake]] and [[Liana]] in Gerudo Town and guard the city to prevent any voe from entering. Gerudo guardswomen also protect [[Kara Kara Bazaar]] from the many monsters in the province. A training compound is located in Gerudo Town where Gerudo warriors train against each other and on dummies made for practice. Gerudo guardswomen greatly admire combat prowess as a trait in their fellow kin, as well as a personal goal.
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| Gerudo clothing is often brightly patterned and colored. Due to the heat of their home, Gerudo clothing is typically light and minimal in style. Their outfits consist of cross-neck tops with no shoulder covers and midriff baring, knee-high [[Gerudo Sirwal]]s and high heels, being surprisingly swift sporting said footwear in their desert environment. They also wear jewelry like large earrings and gold arm, wrist and ankle bands. Elders often wear short coats, and soldiers sport mouth-covering masks, vambraces and shin guards.
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| For entertainment, the Gerudo often watch or participate in Sand-Seal Racing or can be found at the Noble Canteen where the Noble Pursuit is a favorite among the Gerudo. Local spots of interest include the [[Northern Icehouse]], the [[Kara Kara Bazaar]], and the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]].
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| The [[Great Fairy Tera]], who dwells in the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]] sometimes welcomes Link to her fountain while using these expressions.
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| | [[Gerudo Scimitar]] || [[File:Gerudo-scimitar.png|94px]] || A short, curved weapon used by Gerudo for self-defense
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| | [[Scimitar of the Seven]] || [[File:Scimitar-seven.png|94px]] || The favored weapon of the Gerudo Champion [[Urbosa]]
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| | [[Daybreaker]] || [[File:Daybreaker.png|94px]] || The favored shield of the Gerudo Champion [[Urbosa]]
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| *The [[Gerudo Desert|desert]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is named after the [[Gerudo]]; but ironically enough, there are no Gerudo in the game. The [[Bulblin Fortress|Camps]] in the desert are populated by [[Bulblin]]s.
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| *According to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', [[Ganon]]dorf's sharp, bird-like nose is characteristic of the [[Gerudo]].{{Ref|name=Quote1}}
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| *According to a [[Gossip Stone]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the [[Gerudo]] go to [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] to find boyfriends.
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| *When a Gerudo woman finds a suitable male - generally a Hylian - to have a baby with, the baby will also be a Gerudo. This genetic dominance has kept them alive for generations. Interestingly though, after so many millennia of breeding with Hylians, their genetics began to slowly mutate to match their forefathers'. In ''Ocarina of Time'', their eyes were yellow and their ears were round. By the time the [[Zonai]] arrived to the world and [[Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom)|Rauru]] had founded the latest Kingdom of Hyrule, their eyes has turned green and their ears were now pointed, which remained as such for the entire history of this Kingdom, all the way up to ''Breath of the Wild'' and beyond.
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| **The Gerudo themselves are said to prefer the theory that their atonement for Ganondorf's actions in ''Ocarina of Time'' drove them closer to the Gods, granting them pointed ears like the more pious Hylians and Sheikah.
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| *The Chieftainesses of the Gerudo shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' ([[Riju]] and [[Urbosa]]) are shown to be more coiffed and exuberant than other Gerudo, and are noted for their rich, flowing long hair. They are also among the only Gerudo that wear skirts. [[Isha]], the jeweler, also seems to have a wealthy trade, sharing many attire aspects with the Chieftainesses.
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| *Though sold as a Gerudo customary head wear, the [[Gerudo Veil]] is used by no Gerudo women at all.
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| *It's shown through [[The Secret Club's Secret]] quest that not all Gerudo obey or abide to the no-Voes-allowed rule in [[Gerudo Town]].
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| *Almost all Gerudo wear high heels (except the elderly).
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| *A recurring joke regarding Link wearing a vai garb is that, because adult Gerudo are not used to men, they can't recognize them easily. When Link speaks with [[Muava]], a world-weary elder Gerudo, she immediately recognizes him as a Voe.
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| *Like the other races in the game, the Gerudo are not masters of their own land, as the looming threat of [[Molduga]]s and the [[Divine Beast Vah Naboris]] prevent them from fully controlling their native province.
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| *The procurement of water is implied to be one of the reasons for why the Chiefdom of the Gerudo hold power on their subjects. The palace of the chief is directly below a towering natural water spring implied to be the main source of water for the town, and the reason the town itself was built around it. The procurement of ice is also crucial, and it's made from water found in an underground spring at the [[Northern Icehouse]], and it's transported to the town at great peril from monster attacks; this water is implied to be melt water from the slopes of the [[Gerudo Highlands]], accounting for its coldness at the Icehouse.
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| *The Gerudo in ''Breath of the Wild'', unlike those of ''Ocarina of Time'', have pointed rather than rounded ears. The most plausible explanation is consistent repopulating with Hylian males, though the Gerudo hold the belief that it stems from their newfound closeness to the Goddesses.
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| File:Nabooru Pic.png|Artwork of [[Nabooru]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | | File:Skull-Kid.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' |
| File:Gerudo-Guard-Art.png|Artwork of a [[Gerudo Guard]] from ''Ocarina of Time'' | | File:SkullKid_OoT.gif|Model of Skull Kid with the [[Skull Mask]] from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
| File:Ganondorf Artwork (Ocarina of Time).png|[[Ganon]]dorf, a Gerudo male | | File:Skull-Kid-Mask.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the Skull Mask from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
| File:Twinrova.png|[[Twinrova]], the amalgamated form of [[Kotake]] and [[Koume]] | | File:Skull-Kid-Model.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' |
| File:Gerudo-Thief.png|A [[Gerudo Thief]] from ''Ocarina of Time'' | | File:Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png|Artwork from ''Majora's Mask'' |
| File:Gerudo FSA.png|A Gerudo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | | File:MM3D-Skull-Kid.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D|Majora's Mask 3D]]'' |
| | File:SkullKidBox.png|Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' |
| | File:Skull Kid - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' |
| | File:Skull Kid - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' |
| | File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid Ocarina.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the [[Ocarina (Hyrule Warriors)|Ocarina]] weapon from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' |
| | File:Coh-skull-kid.png|Key art from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' |
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Skull Kids are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series that first appeared in Ocarina of Time. They are thought to be Kokiri children whose forms were altered as a result of becoming stranded in the Lost Woods. Like the Kokiri, they typically carry a childish demeanor and are often friendly with those of a similar naivete. They hold a strong resentment toward most adults, however, and are known for playing tricks on those that they encounter.
In Majora's Mask,
Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess feature only one Skull Kid respectively, with the individual in the former serving as the main antagonist. In this title, the Skull Kid is possessed by the the titular Majora's Mask, corrupting his mind, as well as granting him immense power. He uses these newfound abilities to initiate chaos within the land of Termina.
The Skull Kid is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series. He first appears in Ocarina of Time, and later appears in Majora's Mask as the primary antagonist. He also appears in Twilight Princess as a background character.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, three Skull Kids can be found within the Lost Woods. The first can be found through the first left-hand tunnel as Link enters the forest. If young Link stands on the tree stump and pulls out his Ocarina to play Saria's Song, the Skull Kid will give Link a Piece of Heart and befriend him. After this, the Skull Kid purchases the Skull Mask from Link, but only for 10 Rupees, half of what it costs.
The two other Skull Kids offer Link to play a sing-along game. The Skull Kids play a tune and Link has to play back the same tune from memory; every time Link is successful, the Skull Kids add an additional note to the tune, reaching eight notes total. When Link recalls all eight notes from memory, the Skull Kids reward him with a Piece of Heart.
Skull Kids do not trust adults; when Link returns to the forest seven years later, the Skull Kids react negatively and attack him. If Link manages to defeat a Skull Kid, he will be rewarded with a Huge Rupee.
Majora's Mask
The Skull Kid in Majora's Mask is known to be the same Skull Kid for whom Link played Saria's Song in Ocarina of Time; this is implied at the end of the game when the Skull Kid says that Link has the same smell as the fairy child that taught him a song in the woods.
Skull Kid had become friends with the Four Giants that created the four lands of Termina: swamp to the south, mountains to the north, oceans to the west, and canyons to the east. When they finished, they started to leave, but the Skull Kid tried to stop them. After they left, he started causing trouble with two fairies: Tael and his sister Tatl. The Skull Kid desired power, so he stole Majora's Mask from the Happy Mask Salesman. Skull Kid became possessed by Majora's Mask and became its puppet, wreaking havoc among the natives of Termina and attempting to bring the Moon crashing on to the land destroying and killing every living thing. Link manages to stop his plans by calling the Four Giants, at which point Majora releases the Skull Kid from his grasp. After defeating Majora's Mask, Link and the Skull Kid become friends.
Twilight Princess
The Skull Kid first appears in Twilight Princess when Link enters the Sacred Grove. The imp leads Link through the Sacred Grove via a game of hide-and-seek. The game Skull Kid plays is fairly simple: there is always a clue as to where he is, as the orange glow from Skull Kid's lantern can often point Link in the direction he took off in. His horn, which resembles Deku Link's pipes in Majora's Mask, also guides Link to him. When Link gets near him, he hears him playing the familiar Saria's Song, which sets the mood perfectly. During the game of hide-and-seek, Skull Kid repeatedly summons Puppets to attack Link as he chases him, while Skull Kid never attacks Link directly.
Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow
Preparing to attack Skull Kid
When Link returns later in the game, Skull Kid once again helps Link navigate the Sacred Grove, although this time, he leads Link to the entrance of the Temple of Time. This time around, his hiding place is harder to find. Two things give away his location: the light of his lantern and the sound of his instrument playing Saria's Song. Again, the Skull Kid never physically attacks Link, though he summons Puppets to do the job. Every time he is hit in battle, he summons more Puppets, but he can be beaten quickly with the bow and arrows. After defeating him the second time, he tells Link that it was fun and then disappears.
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Skull Kid makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as an Assist Trophy. He is wearing Majora's Mask. When summoned by a player, he casts one of three effects on the battlefield. One which flips the screen upside-down, inverting all of the fighters' movements; one which causes all fighters to momentarily be given the "clear" effect, making them difficult to see; and one which reverses directional inputs.
Hyrule Warriors
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"This mysterious imp draws his power from his stolen mask and wields an ocarina on the battlefield to protect his treasured friends."
Cadence of Hyrule
Skull Kid appears as the protagonist of the Symphony of the Mask DLC. Instead of normal weapons, he wields an arsenal of masks with different powers. His quest leads him to fight two new bosses: King Dobongo and Synthrova, as well as Ganon, who steals his Skull Mask to become more powerful.
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Model of Skull Kid with the Skull Mask from Ocarina of Time
Artwork of Skull Kid with the Skull Mask from Ocarina of Time
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