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Penn

Penn is a Rito found in Tears of the Kingdom.

Tears of the Kingdom

"SOAR LONG!"

— Penn's standard goodbye.

Penn is a reporter working under Traysi for the Lucky Clover Gazette. His articles are popular among stablegoers. [1]

He can first be found at Lookout Landing standing next to the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower after it has been activated. Having just witnessed Link be the first person brave enough to use a Skyview Tower, he invites him to work at the Lucky Clover Gazette as a fellow reporter. He doesn't seem to know who Link is, even though he points out that he shares his name with "that famous swordsman".[2][3][4][5]

After each stable mission completed, he compensates Link's work with a sum of rupees, ranging from a Purple Rupee all the way to a Gold Rupee. When a certain amount of quests have been completed, he awards Link the Lucky Clover Gazette Fabric for the Paraglider.[6][7]


Potential Princess Sightings!

Main article: Potential Princess Sightings!

Penn can next be found at the Lucky Clover Gazette. He recognizes Link and tells him he'll put a word in for him. He explains that the newspaper firm was once a stable and implies that Traysi acquired it by dubious means. Traysi overhears and protests the claim.[8][9]

Traysi dismisses Penn so that her and Link can talk alone, where she asks him to help her out. After the conversation is over, she declares Penn and Link investigative partners, and the Potential Princess Sightings! quest becomes active, wherein Link visits different stables and investigates rumors and leads mostly related to Princess Zelda alongside Penn.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]


Serenade to a Great Fairy

Main article: Serenade to a Great Fairy

Speaking to Penn, Violynne, and Mastro at Woodland Stable will begin the Serenade to a Great Fairy quest. Violynne describes an event in which her and Mastro rode Breezer to go visit the Great Fairy Tera but were intercepted by a blonde woman jumping out in front of them, causing them to crash their cart. Penn speculates to Link that the blonde woman could be Princess Zelda.

After fixing the cart, Link takes Violynne and Mastro to the Great Fairy Tera and play a serenade to bring her out of seclusion. Penn arrives shortly after and, hearing what the Great Fairy has to say, is disturbed by the idea of a Zelda doppelganger lurking somewhere in Hyrule.[18]

For Our Princess!

Main article: For Our Princess!

Speaking to Penn outside of Foothill Stable will begin the For Our Princess! quest. He expresses confusion and worry for the members of the Zonai Survey Team, who claim that Princess Zelda herself ordered all of them to dress in only underpants.[19][20][21][22]

After Link travels to the Foothill Monster Den and defeats the Monsters, he can return to Foothill Stable and speak with the survey team. Zelda's orders were not to "explore in underpants", but to "explore all other paths". Penn is humored by this and comes out of the situation with admiration for the team and Zelda.[23]

The Beckoning Woman

Main article: The Beckoning Woman

Speaking to Penn and Nell at Outskirt Stable will begin The Beckoning Woman quest. Nell describes a strange encounter with a woman pleading for him to help another woman in a cagey, secretive manner.[24][25]

After traveling to the three-way intersection, Link will encounter the woman he described, named Ralera. Link follows her east, up the cliff near the Coliseum Ruins, and finally to the Great Plateau. It is here she reveals herself to be part of the Yiga Clan and ambushes Link with two other Yiga Footsoldiers. After they are defeated, Penn finds Link and asks what happened, shocked to find out the Yiga Clan was targeting "a young up-and-coming reporter who just happens to have blond hair".[26][27]

The Missing Farm Tools

Main article: The Missing Farm Tools

Speaking to Penn at Wetland Stable begins the The Missing Farm Tools quest. Penn explains that someone named Izra claims that Princess Zelda borrowed some of the stable's farm tools and didn't return them. [28]

After finding Izra next to the stable's raft and bringing him to the Floret Sandbar, Penn joins them and watches the encounter between Izra and Magda, who was told to maintain the garden by Princess Zelda herself. They reach an agreement to both work on the Floret Sandbar's garden.

Gourmets Gone Missing

Main article: Gourmets Gone Missing

Speaking to Penn at the Riverside Stable begins the Gourmets Gone Missing quest. Penn explains that some people were expected to meet the chef of the Riverside Stable, Gotter, to share a recipe taught to them by Princess Zelda.[29][30][31]

The Blocked Well

Main article: The Blocked Well

Speaking to Penn at the Gerudo Canyon Stable will begin The Blocked Well quest. Penn tells Link that, mysteriously, Princess Zelda ordered the Gerudo Canyon Well off-limits, which forced the stable to shut down. Penn wanted to go down and investigate himself, but found he couldn't fit through the opening.[32]

After Link goes down the well, he can break the red rocks to find a cave filled with enemies. After clearing all the Lizalfos and the Like Like, Penn will call out from the surface. Link reports to him that there had been enemies trapped inside. Penn takes a charitable interpretation and says that Zelda must have done it to protect the stablegoers.[33][34] [35][36]

The Beast and the Princess

Speaking to Penn at New Serenne Stable will begin The Beast and the Princess quest. Penn informs Link that Zelda was spotted in "the subtropical region in the south" riding a large, tusked monster. He expresses worry and doubt over the claims. [37][38]


Whenever all missions have been completed, Penn can be found atop a tall stone mushroom in Washa's Bluff, the same place one of Kass' missions is located in Breath of the Wild.[39]

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References

  1. ↑ "I always read every word of these newspapers..." — Pahla, Outskirt Stable, Tears of the Kingdom
  2. ↑ "Well, look at this. You're the one I saw flying around the sky. It's great to meet the first one to ever be launched from a Skyview Tower. A real historic moment." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  3. ↑ "I'm Penn, by the way. I work for the Lucky Clover Gazette. I'm writing an article about this event, so folks everywhere will know about the Skyview Towers being activated!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  4. ↑ "I'd better get to work. Our newspaper is short on staff, so I've had to flap all over the place to cover the news. Hey, we could use another reporter! You should join us. Seem like a brave type and all—that's what it takes. Our newspaper is based in Hebra to the northwest. You'll find it near the bridge that leads to Rito Village. Stop by if you're up for the adventure of a lifetime...in the newspaper biz! Until then... Soar long!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  5. ↑ "Link, you say? Hold on there... Really, your name is Link? Hey, buddy... You've got the same name as that famous swordsman. Ha, good for you! Pretty big name to live up to though." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  6. ↑ "Go on and add this to your nest egg, partner." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  7. ↑ "So Hateno Village's dye shop in Necluda has started up a new service. It has something to do with fabrics. I know, I know. I'm basically giving you an extra job by handing over this fabric, but still... The point is that, by accepting and making use of it, you can show that you're officially part of the Lucky Clover Gazette! It would be nice if Traysi handled things a bit more simply though..." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  8. ↑ "Shhh! Traysi, our editor here, is getting ready for our big Princess Zelda investigation. You're here about our newspaper, right? Then you can talk to me too. I'm next in charge. Oh, wait a minute... It's you! I gotta say, you did a good job getting out here to find us. It's quite a hike from Lookout Landing when you haven't got wings, but here you are! Was it easy to find the place? Some folks pass by without a second look. After all, it was a stable, until Traysi cheated the previous owner out of it. But you don't miss a thing, do you? Not bad, not bad at all... I assume you came for the job. You want to work for the newspaper, right? I'll vouch for you with Traysi. Just picture it! Traveling the world as a reporter, shining light on the truth! We'll be partners out there." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  9. ↑ "Don't you listen, Penn? I told you I was busy, but you keep bothering me! And another thing—I bought this place from the owner after we came to a fair, mutually beneficial agreement. Could you stop telling people I cheated him out of it?" — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  10. ↑ "I... S-sorry, Traysi. But there's a new applicant for a reporter job. I wanted you to know..." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  11. ↑ "New applicant?" — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  12. ↑ "Hmm... Hang on... You look like... Ah! Li— Li— Hey, sorry, Penn. But could you...give me and this guy a second here?" — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  13. ↑ "Interesting... So that's why she's asked you to investigate places seriously impacted by the Upheaval. Well, coming here was a great call! What I mean is, we're getting tips from all over Hyrule. So many, in fact, that it's been hard to keep up! And among those tips, we've been hearing about someone who looks like the princess appearing in all sorts of places. I was about to assign Penn to chat those leads, but he could use a partner. I won't tell Penn who you are. It's better if no one knows you're involved. What do you say? Think you could work with him as we investigate? Of course, I wouldn't ask you to do this for free—though that'd be nice." — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  14. ↑ "Starting now, this guy's your partner!" — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  15. ↑ "Well, if our editor here says you're in, then looks like I had you sized up right. Traysi knows how to pick 'em." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  16. ↑ "All right, you two. Here's what you're going to do—visit every stable for leads. Penn, you'll head this all up. Stables bring in people, and people bring details. And details are what we need. Now...get me some news!" — Traysi, Tears of the Kingdom
  17. ↑ "OK, listen up, partner! We're on the trail of the truth about Princess Zelda. We can't let even the smallest clue slip through our talons. Or hands, in your case. We should visit as many stables as we can. Travelers always have plenty of goings-on to talk about. Soar long!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  18. ↑ "So, she looked like Princess Zelda...but wasn't Princess Zelda. I don't like the sound of that at all. I think our reporting work might be taking a darker turn here. On the bright side, the Great Fairy is out of hiding, and that's a big scoop! I've got to take a wing and get this news written up for the newspaper!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  19. ↑ "There you are, partner! Have you seen all the men in underpants at the stable?" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  20. ↑ "I've been listening to the chirps and warbles from my sources. They said that Princess Zelda ordered all of the members of the Zonai Survey Team here to dress that way." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  21. ↑ "This spot used to see a lot of travelers coming through here on their way to Goron City. But they're mostly taking a new road now. So monsters have been making their home in the area. I've been telling folks that it's too dangerous around here to walk around in just their underpants. They won't listen to me though. They insist they're following Princess Zelda's orders. I've also heard that some of these under-dressed men have set off to explore a place near here." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  22. ↑ "Why would Princess Zelda give such a reckless order to the survey team? These chirps and warbles are going to give us a real story to report on... I just know it." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  23. ↑ "Uh-huh. I see... So, the chirps and warbles that started us off here really paid off in the end. What a story! The team here botched the listening part and went overboard with the doing part. Still, that's commitment! Well, one thing's for sure. Princess Zelda really is a top-notch leader. What a powerful inspiration she is!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  24. ↑ "You see, I was by the debris near the three-way intersection up ahead when a woman came up to me. "Please! Please, you have to help her! "Her life is in danger! It would only make it worse to reveal who she is... "But please, you must save her!" That's what she said to me." — Nell, Tears of the Kingdom
  25. ↑ "I couldn't get a read on her at all... Except that she was definitely giving off some strange vibes." — Nell, Tears of the Kingdom
  26. ↑ "Hey! Hey, partner! So this is where your investigation took you. Looks like you really got yourself out on a limb there! I've been scouting from the spikes, trying to get to the bottom of this story. I heard that woman was luring people away... I thought I heard her voice, so I swooped on down. And, hey, here you are! So tell me... What have you unearthed?" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  27. ↑ "I see... Who could have guessed that this whole story would be an elaborate trap set by the Yiga Clan... If you didn't know, they're a group of assassins trying to bring down the kingdom of Hyrule. I heard they were good at disguising themselves, but playing the part of a villager? I never would have guessed. And all to flush out the swordsman who protects the princess... They thought you, a young up-and-coming reporter who just happens to have blond hair... They believed you were actually that swordsman? That's just bad luck for you! You've definitely got some skills, though, if you can escape from the Yiga Clan. I'm proud of you, partner. I'm glad I don't have to write a headline like, "Junior Reporter Falls to the Cruel Blade of the Yiga in Pursuit of Truth!"" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  28. ↑ "Hey, partner. How you doing? Actually, let's just get to it. You're always on an even keel. I got a very interesting lead about our missing princess. We could have a pretty huge story here. Sounds as if one night a while back—and I'm not sure how far—Princess Zelda borrowed this stable's farm tools. That's a bit unusual. Why would our princess...need farm tools? But this story has another odd twist. She promised to return them...and didn't. Now, this all might seem trivial. She's a busy princess, after all. Still, these are strange times. So I got to thinking—only weapons decayed during the Upheaval. Maybe the princess was in desperate need of tools for... Wait, Penn... Hold on. You've gotten ahead of yourself. We need to gather the facts—when, what, where, who! Let's start at the beginning. I heard that a man named Izra lent her the tools. He's right around here—watches over the stable's raft, I heard. Let's get to work, partner." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  29. ↑ "I've been hearing some chirps and warbles from my little birds. They say some regular guests of this stable are late to arrive—very late. The chef here, Gotter, was going to meet with them to learn a new recipe, one that Princess Zelda taught them. Hmm, my keen reporter instincts say something is wrong here... Gotter has been over there waiting for the guests to arrive. He's barely moved this whole time. Let's see... It's not unusual for guests to decide not to show up, right? But what if they're unable to? They were coming to share a recipe from Princess Zelda too. Hmm, that could be part of this. These chirps and warbles are worth looking into." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  30. ↑ "Hmm... So, the gourmets didn't send word that they weren't coming." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  31. ↑ "Which means it's more likelt that something—or someone—is keeping them from getting here. And they have a recipe that Princess Zelda taught them. Related? Maybe, maybe not. As I always say—starting now—leave no chirps unchecked! No warbles unweighed! I'm saying we should look into this!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  32. ↑ "Whoa-ho-ho! Hello there, partner! What's brought you all the way out here? I'd heard that visitors stopped coming to this stable, so this place had to shut down. But here you are! The temperature is really scorching my feathers. But just look at you, kid. Cool, calm, and collected. I've come to this stable because my sources were chirping about a problem with the well here. Actually...they say Princess Zelda caused this problem. She shut down this well and declared it off-limits. But without its water, this stable couldn't keep travelers, or the workers refreshed. The well also provided a steady supply of mushrooms to folks here. So why'd the princess want everyone to stay away from it? That's the big question. What we're short on is answers. The owner—who's stuck here—is just as puzzled as anyone else. And I can't weasel down the well to see what she was so concerned about. My wings are too wide. Ugh! I wish there was some way we could get more details. But seems like the deadest of dead ends to me." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  33. ↑ "Partner! I heard monsters down there. Are you OK?" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  34. ↑ "So, what'd you find in the well?" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  35. ↑ "So, there were a lot of monsters behind that pile of rocks... I can't help thinking the princess knew about that monster den. She must have had a barricade put up to seal away those creatures and protect everyone here. Now, why the princess didn't say so... That's a mystery. But maybe she wanted to keep any panic from spreading. Or maybe it was only a very temporary measure. But then she disappeared. Yep, a little speculation on my part...but that's gotta be the story here. What do you say? Holds up, right? Our job is to follow the facts, and that's where they take us." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  36. ↑ "We needed to make some educated guesses with our story, more than we'd normally do, but... I'll stand by this piece. We know our princess, after all. She had to have everyone's safety in mind! I'll get to writing all of this up for the paper. You take care of yourself. Soar long!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  37. ↑ "My little bird informants told me that there have been a number of sightings in the subtropical region in the south." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  38. ↑ "But if this terrifying monster exists, then the implications... make this a very, very huge story." — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
  39. ↑ "Heh, aw... Who are we kidding? We both know that you were the one who did most of the heavy lifting, partner! Without you, I wouldn't have gotten all the facts for our stories. Hard to look at myself in the mirror, realizing that. It'll be good for me to relax in this place. A famous bard perfected his craft here, studying the songs of this land. Besides, our editor, Traysi... She told me to take some time off. I'll stay right here and look out across the land, just like that bard. I'll get in touch with my reporting instincts! Then you bet I'll get my talons on a huge scoop that will knock you on your tail feathers, partner. You just wait!" — Penn, Tears of the Kingdom
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