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| − | *The symbol that appears on the sail that Link buys and uses also seems to appear on parts of the salvage crane and the cannon. |
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| − | *The King of Red Lions has no pupils at the end of the game and his eyes faded in color. This is most likely due to the King himself dying. |
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*The Japanese mainland resembles the physical profile shape of the King of Red Lions. |
*The Japanese mainland resembles the physical profile shape of the King of Red Lions. |
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*Similar to the various enemies of ''The Wind Waker'' if the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will turn red, despite being a major ally. |
*Similar to the various enemies of ''The Wind Waker'' if the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will turn red, despite being a major ally. |
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Template:Character The King of Red Lions is a character in The Wind Waker.[1]
Biography
The King of Red Lions is a talking sailboat[2] that Link meets after he is tossed out into the Great Sea upon being caught by the Helmaroc King in the Forsaken Fortress. It is with this boat that he is able to move from one island to another on the Great Sea. Good-spirited and filled with wisdom, the King of Red Lions is one of Link's greatest allies. The boat speaks to him and explains what is currently happening and what he needs to do next.[3] He is also able to glimpse Link's various adventures apart from him through the Pirate's Charm, and will proceed to contact him through it and give necessary hints if the player is having trouble progressing.
The boat can be operated with multiple items in Link's impressive arsenal. The Sail[4][5] is the most commonly used of them. When attached to the mast, it allows for easy sailing to the prevailing direction of the wind. In The Wind Waker HD, Link can obtain a Swift Sail from the nightly Auction at Windfall Island. The upgrade increases the boat's sailing speed and automatically changes the direction of the wind to the boat's heading. This assures full sailing speed in all directions and eliminates the need for the Wind's Requiem while at sea. The Grappling Hook can be used with the salvage crane to retrieve items from the bottom of the Great Sea, and Bombs will give the ship a mighty cannon to fire at enemies.
The King can speak the ancient Hylian tongue, and does so on Link's behalf in conversations with Valoo and Jabun.
Later in the game, it is revealed that the boat is operated magically by Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, the king of Hyrule who lives on under the sea.[6]
The King of Red Lions is seen at the end of the game, lifeless, as the King himself has died. The boat does not reappear in Phantom Hourglass; its absence is not elaborated upon. The imitator Nyeve sails a similar ship called the Prince of Red Lions.
Non-canon Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
The King of Red Lions makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, on the Pirate Ship level. Players can battle on it, although it's rather small. He is also a Trophy and Sticker that the player can collect.
Trophy Information
| Game | Image | Description | How to Unlock |
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| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | File:Link and King of Red Lions Trophy.png | A talking ship that rescues Link when he is thrown out to sea by the Helmaroc King. Rich with knowledge, he is a valuable partner, guiding Link in his adventures. As the ship is without a sail, Link must first acquire one on Windfall Island before venturing out on the Great Sea. It has been revealed that the King of Red Lions is actually the king of Hyrule. | Random |
Sticker Information
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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| King of Red Lions & Link | File:Link and King of Red Lions Sticker.png | The Wind Waker | [Explosive] - Attack +20 | All |
Trivia
- The Japanese mainland resembles the physical profile shape of the King of Red Lions.
- Similar to the various enemies of The Wind Waker if the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will turn red, despite being a major ally.
Gallery
- King of Red Lions.png
The King of Red Lions
- LinkSailing.png
Link and the King of Red Lions
Illustration of Link sailing on the King of Red Lions
King of Red Lions' image on the Sliding Puzzle
Crane in operation
Discovering a sunken chest on high seas
- Comparison.png
The similarity between mainland Japan and the King of Red Lions
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "Did I startle you? I suppose that is only natural. As wide as the world is, I am the only boat upon it who can speak the words of men." — The King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "In that case, I shall guide you as we go forward.. advising you on what you should do, and where you must go." — The King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got a boat's sail! Set it to (Y), (Z), or (X), then use it while on your boat to sail across the sea." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Treasure it dearly! It is the finest sail in the world! Treat it as such!" — Zunari (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Link, do you not recognize my voice? Indeed, I am the one who guided you here. I am the King of Red Lions." — Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker)
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | King of Red Lions |
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French | Lion Rouge | Red Lion |
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German | Roter Leuenkönig | |
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Italian | Re Drakar | King Drakar |
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SpanishEU | Mascarón Rojo | Red Mask |
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