Turtle
Turtles are a recurring species in The Legend of Zelda series.(LA)[1][name references needed]
Characteristics
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, Turtles do not physically appear, but Turtle Rock, misidentified as a Turtle despite being a Tortoise, appears as a Sub-Boss of the eponymous Turtle Rock Dungeon.[1]
Majora's Mask
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, the Mama Turtle and her three baby Turtles, Tallo, Jillo and Sabro, reside in Lorule Lake. When Link first encounters the Mama Turtle, she pleads for his help in finding the babies,[2] who must be rescued from various predicaments around the Lake. Once rescued, the Turtles return to their mother and climb atop her back, their shells acting as platforms that Link can ride on to access Turtle Rock.[3]
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
The Giant Turtle from Majora's Mask appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a stage element on the Great Bay stage. It rises and falls through the water on the right side of the stage, and its shell and palm tree serve as extra platforms when it's above water. It may face toward the screen or with its head facing left.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
With the Great Bay returning as a stage for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Giant Turtle returns as well, in the exact same role. Its design was updated to match that of Majora's Mask 3D.
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The lore concerning Turtle Rock reveals that it is more than just a carved stone high on a mountain. It seems that an enchantment was placed on the enormous Turtle (actually a Tortoise) and it was turned to stone. Only the powerful Frog Song of Soul can reverse the spell. No one is sure what will happen when the Turtle revives, but in its anger it may even turn on the person who releases it." (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 77)
- ↑ "Oh no! I got separated from my little turtles. You have to help me look for them—you just have to!" — Mama Turtle (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "You found all of my babies! Thank you so much! I'm sorry I don't have anything I can offer you as a reward. If you need a ride somewhere, you can go ahead and hop on, though!" — Mama Turtle (A Link Between Worlds)