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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with {{Term|BotW|Boldon|link}}, another character from {{BotW}}.}}

{{Infobox Character

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|Model BotW= File:BotW Bolson Model.png

|Model TotK= File:TotK Bolson Model.png

|race= {{Term|Series|Hylian|link}}

|game= BotW, TotK

|era= {{Term|Series|Era of the Wilds|link}}

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{{Term/Store|Bolson||Series, BotW, TotK}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|BotW, TotK}}<ref>{{Cite|Bolson|Game Screen|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Bolson|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref>

{{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is the president of {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction|link}},<ref>{{Cite|[Who are you?] Me? I'm the luminary, president, architect, and design lead of Bolson Construction ♪ My name is Bolson. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> a company that only hires people whose names end in "-son."<ref>{{Cite|My trial period is done, and they finally hired me as an official member of the Bolson family! I'm so glad my name happens to end in "son," y'know?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[...Son?] Yep, you heard me right! Apparently, {{Color|BotW Red|your name}} has to end in "{{Color|BotW Red|son}}" to work at Bolson Construction.|Karson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} asks {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} who he is, he will recite {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}}'s signature theme and dance,<ref>{{Cite|New construction, house reduction, wall destruction, remodel-uction... ♪ Aaaaaaanything a house could need! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-{{Big|WAH}} hoo-{{Big|WAH}}! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref name="Theme">{{Cite|♪ With love, courage, and hopeful hearts, we give every house a new staaart! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-{{Big|WAH}} hoo-{{Big|WAH}}! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> only to be disappointed by the realization that {{Term|BotW|Link}} does not recognize it.<ref>{{Cite|Huh? You don't know this dance? I thought it was all the rage with the kids these days. You must be out of the loop. Anyway, if you don't need anything urgent, wanna give me some space?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

 

 

 

 

After {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} leaves to establish {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will offer to furnish {{Term|BotW|Link's House}} for 100 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee}} per refurbishment.<ref>{{Cite|So the both of us sort of hit a personal milestone, huh? Time to kick back an get LEISURELY, baby! ...Though you look a bit judgmental for such a fine moment. You're looking at me like we should both keep working at it. Heh! You don't even have to say it! "Oh, wah, I just bought a house and it's totally empty and depressing!" Oh, sure, that's you to a T. I see it in your eyes. Yup, I was just like you, about a lifetime ago. So tell you what, lemme help by taking care of furniture, or the exterior, or anything really, for {{Color|BotW Red|5,000 rupees}}. Actually, no, scratch that. For you? Let's start at {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}. Just cruise on by whenever you have the spending cash and we'll talk.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Link}} can request various additions to his {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}},<ref>{{Cite|[Build me something.] Watcha want?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> such as {{Plural|BotW|Weapon Mount}}, {{Plural|BotW|Bow Mount|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Shield Mount|link}},<ref>{{Cite|[Gear displays.] What kind of mount?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Weapon mount.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[I'm ready to pay up!] ♪ Okey-doo, payment's due up front. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> as well as a {{Term|BotW|Bed|link}}, lighting and a front door.<ref>{{Cite|[Installations.] What were you thinking?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Bed.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Link}} can also request that {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} decorates the property surrounding his {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}}, adding a {{Term|BotW|Sign|link}} with {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s name, a flower bed and {{Plural|BotW|Tree}}.<ref>{{Cite|[House exterior.] Which exterior feature?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[A sign with my name!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Plant some flowers!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Plant trees!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

Once {{Term|BotW|Link}} has fully decorated his property, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will call him a "housing monster" and leave additional furniture inside {{Term|BotW|Link's House}} before taking a break.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|AHH! YOU HOUSING MONSTER!}} You got EVERYTHING?! Ah, such is the way of youth... Driven! Even reckless, some might say. Well, since you bought everything, I threw in some free {{Color|BotW Blue|furniture}}! Yeah! Least I could do! {{Big|Karson! Look lively!}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, I am TUCKERED. I couldn't swing a ball-peen hammer right now, let alone an axe... Break time, baby!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If spoken to again, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will declare the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}} to be perfect and bring {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s attention to {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} once more, wondering how the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} expansion is coming along.<ref>{{Cite|House is absolutely perfect... Nothing else I can do to improve it. Come to think of it, we've had no word from Hudson, have we? Hard to believe someone could get lost on a simple trip to {{Color|BotW Blue|Lake Akkala}}...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

During the "{{Term|BotW|From the Ground Up|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Side Quest}}, {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} will ask {{Term|BotW|Link}} to invite {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} to his wedding in {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}}.<ref>{{Cite|Of course, we'll have to invite guests in order to hold a ceremony... [Guests?] Well, I'm talking about my boss, Bolson, and my subordinate, Karson. [I see.] However, I've got to prepare for the ceremony, so my hands are full... Could you invite them for me?|Hudson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is shocked to hear that {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} is getting married,<ref>{{Cite|Wait. What? {{Big|Hudson's getting married?!}} And he wants me to attend the wedding? ...Wow, good on him.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> and he and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} will depart together.<ref>{{Cite|Okey-doo, I'm in. Wedding time, baby! Not like there's anything to do here, anyway... {{Big|Karson, we're headed out!}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Once they arrive in {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} urges {{Term|BotW|Link}} to speak to {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} to start the ceremony.<ref>{{Cite|We're here! Talk to Hudson and let's get this ceremony started!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

When {{Term|BotW|Rhondson}} reacts negatively to the vow to name her and {{Term|BotW|Hudson}}'s children in accordance with the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} naming policies,<ref>{{Cite|And do you also vow to...name your children in accordance with the Bolson construction naming guidelines?|Kapson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Wait a moment... Those vows are not traditional by anyone's standards!|Rhondson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} interjects and claims they are traditional.<ref>{{Cite|They're as traditional as it gets!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> After the wedding, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} remarks that {{Term|BotW|Rhondson}} and {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} make a lovely couple.<ref>{{Cite|The bride and groom were so lovely, weren't they?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He wishes them both well in the future,<ref>{{Cite|[Indeed!] Love... It's such a sublime, precious thing, you know? My best wishes to the couple.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He decides that it is time for himself and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} to return to {{Term|BotW|Hateno Village}}.<ref>{{Cite|Now that the wedding's over, we should probably head back to Hateno Village.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> The pair of them will depart from {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}} together.<ref>{{Cite|Well then... Karson! We're going home!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

Back in {{Term|BotW|Hateno Village}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} reveals to {{Term|BotW|Link}} that he has come to a decision.<ref>{{Cite|♪Hey!♪ I've decided...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> With prompting from {{Term|BotW|Link}}, he admits that he is planning to retire from {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}}.<ref>{{Cite|[What?] I'm...going to retire.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He wants to go on a journey where he will find someone to marry.<ref>{{Cite|[Huh?!] Yeah, I'm going to retire and set off on a journey to find me a spouse.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link}} shows his support, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} advises him not to waste any time, as youth does not last forever.<ref>{{Cite|[That's good!] You... I'd advise you not to waste any time, either. ...Youth. It's just foam on a wave. Gone before you know it.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He tells {{Term|BotW|Link}} to go do what he needs to.<ref>{{Cite|So if you get my meaning, you'd better get moving. I think you know what you still need to do.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

While {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is sitting outside of {{Term|BotW|Link's House}}, {{Term|BotW|Link}} is able to ask him questions.<ref>{{Cite|Need something from me?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Anything else you want to ask me?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} how he is doing, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will reiterate his plans to retire and begin his travels.<ref>{{Cite|[You OK?] Oh, can't complain, you know? Though there is one thing... I just decided to retire as luminary, president, architect, and design lead of Bolson Construction. Gonna travel and find me a spouse to settle down with. How about you? Things to do, places to see, right? Better get on it. Time waits for no one. |Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} does not have a reason to speak to him, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will ask if he can make sure that the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} theme song catches on.<ref>{{Cite|[Errr...] If you aren't doing anything useful, why don’t you see if you can get this dance to catch on? You ready for this?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He will then demonstrate the dance for {{Term|BotW|Link}}.<ref name="Theme"/>

 

When {{Term|BotW|Link}} comments on the charm around {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}’s neck, he explains that it is an heirloom that has been passed down through his family for generations that is said to bring happiness.<ref>{{Cite|[That neck charm...] Oh, you like this? It's an heirloom passed down through several generations of the Bolson fam. It's a necklace that brings happiness.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He then asks {{Term|BotW|Link}} if he noticed the flower petals at the end of {{Term|BotW|Hudson}}'s wedding,<ref>{{Cite|At the end of Hudson's wedding...did you see the showers of flower petals?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> which he claims can only be seen by those who are not vapid or disenchanted.<ref>{{Cite|[Yes.] Heh, I'm glad... Proves your quality. Those flower-petal showers can't be seen by the vapid or disenchanted.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> They represent endless love, which {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} considers to be beautiful.<ref>{{Cite|The infinite falling petals represent endless love. Gorgeous, right?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

 

* {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s profession, demeanor, and attire are an allusion to the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter|link}} in the Japanese version of {{OoT}}. In it, the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter}} would aimlessly prance around {{Term|OoT3D|Kakariko Village|link}} and notably employ characteristically feminine speech.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|アタイ、大工のイチロー。|Atai, Daiku no Ichirō.|I'm the carpenter Ichiro}}|Ichiro|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|あたしたち　一日中この村で　家　建ててんの。|Atashitachi ichinichijū kono mura de ie tatete n no.|We are building houses in this village all day long.}}|Carpenter|OoT}}</ref> Additionally, one of the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter}} refers to {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} as a {{Romanize|cute boy|カワイイ　ボーヤ|Kawaī Bōya|3}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|カワイイ　ボーヤ！助けてくれて　サンキュー！。|Kawaii Bōya! Tasuketekurete Sankyū!|Cute Boy! Thank you for rescuing me!}}|Jiro|OoT}}</ref> These are stereotypical traits of gay men in Japanese media that weren't properly adapted for the English versions. In the English versions of {{BotW|-}} however, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s stereotypical characteristics were retained. {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s tiger-striped collar, leg wrappings, and blue jacket are also likely a reference to the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Craftsman|link}} from {{OoT|-}}.

* If {{Term|BotW|Link}} speaks to {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} while not wearing any {{Term|BotW|Armor|link}} that covers his torso, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will become excited and call him "perky".<ref>{{Cite|Whoa my! ♪ Aren't you perky? ♪ Well then...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>

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==Gallery==

File:BotW Bolson Concept Artwork.png|Concept artwork of {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} from {{BotW|-}}

* {{Term|Series|Bolson Construction|link}}

* {{Term|Series|Hylian Homeowner|link}}

|Hateno Villagers, Hylians, Hyruleans