Wind Waker
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| The Wind Waker. | |
| Wind Waker | |
| Type | Magical Baton |
| Owner | King Daphnes, Link |
| Debut | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker |
The Wind Waker is a conductor's baton that is featured as the titular instrument for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Background
The Wind Waker was originally owned by King Daphnes, and in the past he used it to conduct the sages.when the played a song to call the gods. Apparently, in those days, simply using it would allow one to borrow power from the gods. Like most relics from Ancient Hyrule, its power seemed to wane after the Great Flood. King Daphnes was later able to sail the seas from Ancient Hyrule by possessing a boat called the King of Red Lions, and the Wind Waker was apparently held by the boat to wait for the coming of a new hero, although it is uncertain through what means the king was able to bring the baton to the surface of the Great Sea.
Regardless, the King of Red Lions passed this baton on to Link when they arrived at Dragon Roost Island. Link learned his first and most important song, the Wind's Requiem, from Zephos's monument on the island. With the Wind Waker and the Wind's Requiem, Link was able to manipulate the winds and make his sailing easier. He quickly earned the respect of the wind spirit Zephos and later did the same with his troublesome brother Cyclos due to his skill with the Wind Waker. Link also used the Wind Waker similarly to the king when he wound up conducting the new sages Medli and Makar so that they could empower the Master Sword. His master of the Wind Waker is also probably why he was eventually dubbed the "Hero of Winds".
The whereabouts of the Wind Waker following the game are unknown, as it is not shown in Link's possession during the Phantom Hourglass.
Trivia
- The Wind Waker is controlled by moving the C-stick to a rhythm, and Link can also change the time signature for certain songs.
- Within the game, Link himself is referred to as "Wind Waker" by some other characters.
- Toon Link also waves the Wind Waker in one of his taunts and victory poses in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.