Nyeve

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Nyeve (also known as Impostor Link and Self-Proclaimed Hero in the guide) is a character in Phantom Hourglass. He can be found in the northwest quadrant, sailing a ship that looks somewhat similar to the King of Red Lions, which he calls the "Prince of Red Lions". His outfit is almost exactly like Link's, except with a small white ball at the end of the cap, a heart-shaped belt buckle, blue boots rather than brown boots and a garden tool for a weapon. He is a middle-aged man, with red hair that connects to his beard. His brother is Nyave, a member of the maritime defense force who sails the southwestern sea in the Traveler's Ship.

In the fashion of Orca from The Wind Waker, the player participates in a minigame with him. If Link can hit him (without actually hurting him) 100 times, the impostor will give Link a Heart Container. Additionally, if you play the game again, he will reward Link with different things. For example, anything between 100 and 199 will earn you Treasure, and anything above 200 will get you Ship Parts. This can be repeated whenever you want by simply talking to him. You don't have to leave and re-enter after each try.

Nyeve is very important in the trading sequence, as when you give him the Hero's New Clothes, he gives you a kaleidoscope. The kaleidoscope belongs to the Ho-Ho in the bottom left corner of the ship in the Southwestern Sea. He also says he got the telescope from his sister as a joke, but that is really similar to what happened to Link in The Wind Waker.

His and his brother's names are plays on the words "Naive" and "Knave", respectively.

Prince of Red Lions

The Prince of Red Lions is the ship used by Nyeve (a.k.a. Impostor Link) in Phantom Hourglass. Its name and appearance is a play on the King of Red Lions.