Gorko

Gorko is a character appearing in Skyward Sword. He is a traveling archaeologist Goron, who traverses the surface studying the history of the land and various devices, attempting to discern the history behind the ancient civilization. He is especially interested in the myth of the "Isle of the Goddess", which is actually supposed to be Skyloft.

He is first encountered in the Sealed Grounds, where he is being pestered by a small group of Bokoblins. After Link saves him, Gorko explains to Link about the Bird Statues and their supposed origins, and is surprised when one suddenly activates when the young hero walks up to it. Link later meets Gorko again within the Deep Woods where Gorko shares some of his knowledge of the Goddess Cubes, and recites some ancient text that has directions on how to activate them. He is again surprised when Link manages to activate the cube using his Skyward Strike. Gorko can later be found outside the Gate of Time inspecting the Temple of Time. After completion of the Lanayru Mining Facility and Impa's destruction of the Gate, Gorko will relocate to the area between the Sealed Grounds and Faron Woods. He unknowingly gives Link instructions about how to access Gossip Stones and Goddess Walls, and is again amazed when Link can activate them with the Goddess Harp.