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|name=Ghirahim | |name=Ghirahim | ||
|hair=White | |hair=White | ||
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|species=Sword Spirit | |species=Sword Spirit | ||
− | |voiced by= [[ | + | |voiced by= [[Ryusei Nakao]] |
− | |debut= | + | |debut=[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]] |
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− | '''Ghirahim''' is a flamboyant demonic villain who acts as one of the | + | '''Ghirahim''' is a flamboyant demonic villain who acts as one of the pimary antagonists for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''. He seeks the revival of his master, [[Demise]], who is his true master, and in the end it he is revealed to be the living spirit of Demise's sword. He is thus also the evil analogue of [[Fi]]. |
=Background= | =Background= | ||
− | In his sword form, Ghirahim was originally Demise's weapon during | + | In his sword form, Ghirahim was originally Demise's weapon during when he waged war against [[Hylia]]. Demise was ultimately defeated and sealed away by the goddess, but Ghirahim did not receive this same treatment. Ghirahim acted in Demises's place for the following centuries, referring to himself as the demon lord and taking control of the hordes of monsters inhabiting the surface world. However, these were all means for Ghirahim to find a way to revive his master, and he planned to do so by finding and using Hylia's sacred energy in a magic ritual. He was somehow able to learn of the destiny that Hylia had set into motion, as she had given up her divine form and the [[Triforce]] to be reborn in a mortal body, and she had armed a chosen hero with a legendary sword known as the Goddess Sword, which would eventually become the [[Master Sword]]. It is likely that Ghirahim's rivalry with the player, [[Link]], seems to be motivated by the fact that he is a living sword and wants to prove himself better than the Master Sword. |
Ghirahim eventually set his sights on Hylia's reincarnated form, [[Zelda]], and despite the cloud barrier he was able to attack with a tornado that brought her to the surface. Zelda was saved from his underlings by the elderly [[Impa]], but Ghirahim soon began trying to track her as she made her way across the land. In the [[Faron Province]], Ghirahim saw Link enter the woods and followed him into Skyview Temple. He knew that Zelda was in the temple as well for a purification ceremony, but he instead chose to engage Link in battle. Link was able to damage him until Ghirahim chose to end the battle. He credited Link's survival to his sword only. Ghirahim claimed that he was only toying with Link until Zelda had left to prevent the two from being reunited. He told Link that he was free to run and play, but that he would kill him next time. Ghirahim was later excited when he heard that his men had captured Zelda at the Earth Temple, but Impa had rescued her by the time he arrived. Ghirahim had to make do with taking his anger out on Link when he arrived, and he did so by summoning the monster [[Scaldera]] to do battle with him. Ghirahim later located the Gate of Time at the [[Temple of Time]] and attacked Impa in order to access Zelda and the Gate. Just as he overpowered Impa, Link stepped in and was able to distract Ghirahim while Impa and Zelda passed through the Gate, which they destroyed behind them. Ghirahim was infuriated by this setback and left, claiming that Link was not significant enough to kill. | Ghirahim eventually set his sights on Hylia's reincarnated form, [[Zelda]], and despite the cloud barrier he was able to attack with a tornado that brought her to the surface. Zelda was saved from his underlings by the elderly [[Impa]], but Ghirahim soon began trying to track her as she made her way across the land. In the [[Faron Province]], Ghirahim saw Link enter the woods and followed him into Skyview Temple. He knew that Zelda was in the temple as well for a purification ceremony, but he instead chose to engage Link in battle. Link was able to damage him until Ghirahim chose to end the battle. He credited Link's survival to his sword only. Ghirahim claimed that he was only toying with Link until Zelda had left to prevent the two from being reunited. He told Link that he was free to run and play, but that he would kill him next time. Ghirahim was later excited when he heard that his men had captured Zelda at the Earth Temple, but Impa had rescued her by the time he arrived. Ghirahim had to make do with taking his anger out on Link when he arrived, and he did so by summoning the monster [[Scaldera]] to do battle with him. Ghirahim later located the Gate of Time at the [[Temple of Time]] and attacked Impa in order to access Zelda and the Gate. Just as he overpowered Impa, Link stepped in and was able to distract Ghirahim while Impa and Zelda passed through the Gate, which they destroyed behind them. Ghirahim was infuriated by this setback and left, claiming that Link was not significant enough to kill. | ||
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Within and outside of battle, Ghirahim loves to employ graceful movements. His tongue also appears to be prehensile, but he only briefly uses it to taunt Link. | Within and outside of battle, Ghirahim loves to employ graceful movements. His tongue also appears to be prehensile, but he only briefly uses it to taunt Link. | ||
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
*[[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated in an interview with Nintendo Power magazine that Ghirahim was designed specifically to contrast the image of Ganon; whereas Ganon has usually been depicted as a very masculine villain, Ghirahim was made to have a "unisex-like, genderless feel". Ghirahim's genderless nature also matches his ultimate role as a sword spirit, as Fi has been described in the same terms. | *[[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated in an interview with Nintendo Power magazine that Ghirahim was designed specifically to contrast the image of Ganon; whereas Ganon has usually been depicted as a very masculine villain, Ghirahim was made to have a "unisex-like, genderless feel". Ghirahim's genderless nature also matches his ultimate role as a sword spirit, as Fi has been described in the same terms. | ||
− | * | + | *The ending of his name is notably evocative of [[Aganhim]]'s name. This is notable considering that both are antagonists who serve Demon King and ultimately turn out to primarily be an extension of the demon lord. |
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*Ghirahim notably has a pointed right ear and a round left ear. The significance of this is uncertain. | *Ghirahim notably has a pointed right ear and a round left ear. The significance of this is uncertain. | ||