Crimson Loftwing

The Crimson Loftwing is the Loftwing that belongs to Link. It is a member of a rare breed of Loftwing that was believed to be extinct for some time.

Biography
Link and his guardian bird share a special connection that is noted by several Skyloftians. When Link first met his Loftwing, they formed an immediate bond and the young boy was able to fly on the bird without even needing instructions. Because the Crimson Loftwing is so rare, it makes Link stand out among the rest of the citizens.

Before the Wing Ceremony begins, Groose and his friends kidnap the Crimson Loftwing to impede Link from competing in the race. With the help of Pipit, Link finds out from Fledge that they locked the Loftwing near the Waterfall Cave. The young hero then ventures past the Waterfall Cave to free his Loftwing, allowing him to participate and eventually win the Wing Ceremony. From then on, Link is able to travel to numerous islands or to The Surface with the help of his Loftwing.

When Link has to meet Levias, Owlan teaches Link's Loftwing the Spiral Charge which he must master in order to confront the sky spirit infested with parasites. Although it is an advanced move that only senior Knight Academy students may learn, he teaches it to the Crimson Loftwing due to the circumstances.

Controls
The Loftwing is controlled by tilting the Wii Remote in the desired direction. Similar to Epona in past games, the Loftwing possesses a limited number of three boosts, usable by pressing the "A" button that can also be used to damage enemies. The Loftwing will only fly a certain height into The Sky, and will not fly below the Cloud Barrier. Link can speed up while riding his Loftwing by using one of the aforementioned boosts, by flying high and then diving, or by flying through one of the circular rocks across The Sky. Link can dive off of the Loftwing at any time by pressing down, usually used to land on an island.

Skyward Sword Manga
The Crimson Loftwing appears in the Skyward Sword manga. It first appears when the Goddess Hylia is seen riding it through a great battle. Shortly after, the Crimson Loftwing accepts a previous Link as its rider. It also appears at the end of the manga as Link, the hero from Skyward Sword as a child, gazes up into the skies and sees the Loftwing. It lands near Link, depicting the moment when they first meet. Both Links in the manga are able to sense what the Crimson Loftwing is trying to say to him.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
In, the Crimson Loftwing appears flying in the background of the Skyloft stage. It also appears as a Trophy.