Oshus: Difference between revisions

{{Character

|image= [[File:Oshus.png|200px]]

|title= Grandpa<ref name=title1>{{Cite|When I woke up on this beach, Grandpa rescued me!|Ciela|PH}}</ref><br>Ocean King<ref name=title2>{{Cite|I'm chewing on Oshus's... er, the Ocean King's offer, Link. He'll grant any wish that I whip up.|Linebeck|PH}}</ref>

|race= Deity (Appears [[Hylian]])

|game= {{PH}}

|other= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}

|theme music= [[File:Oshus.ogg|noicon]]

'''Oshus''' is the Ocean King who watches over the [[World of the Ocean King|sea]] in {{PH}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Oshus'''|book=A&A|page=308}}</ref> He is the creator of the [[Phantom Hourglass (Item)|Phantom Hourglass]]. His true form is that of a large white whale, but he initially appears to Link as an old man on [[Mercay Island]], where he helps him begin his quest by introducing him to [[Ciela]]. He is able to control the flow of time.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=The flow of time in this parallel world is vastly different from Hyrule's, as the Ocean King and the Spirit of Courage have the power to control it.|book=E|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=39}}</ref>

At the beginning of the game, [[Ciela]] finds Link at the Mercay Island beach, and she tells him about her "Grandpa", who found her and took care of her when she lost her memory.<ref name=title2/> Link goes into a house near the beach and finds an old man called Oshus. Even though Ciela told him what happened, Oshus want him to stay away from the [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]].<ref>{{Cite|Ciela told me all about what happened to you. […] I understand that you want to find the Ghost Ship. But you must not. […] It's best if you stay far away from that Ghost Ship.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> Seeing that Link is not going to give up, Oshus tells him about someone who could help him, a sailor named [[Linebeck]].<ref>{{Cite|You're not going to give up, are you? Young people... There is a port to the east of here. A sailor by the name of {{Color|PH Blue|Linebeck}} should be there. He'll be willing to tell you more about the Ghost Ship.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> After some time, Link steals [[Oshus's Sword]], and Oshus teaches him how to use the Sword.<ref>{{Cite|Isn't that my sword? What do you plan on doing with that?! […] Yes, I understand, But I can't just let you go. Not without showing you how to handle that sword. I'll teach you how to handle it.|Oshus|PH}}</ref> Once Link recovers the [[Ciela|Spirit of Courage]] from the Temple of Courage, Oshus reveals that it was in fact the missing part of Ciela, because she separated herself to escape from Bellum and fuses the two.  

==Noncanon-Appearances==

Oshus first makes his appearance while reading a story to a group of children on Mercay Island. He tells the children a tale about a hero who goes to save a [[Princess_Zelda|princess]] from her [[Crystal|crystal prison]] inside a [[Ganon|monster's]] castle.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= So, to rescue the princess from her crystal prison, the hero...Went into the magical castle where the monster lived.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 18}}</ref> Oshus decides to continue the story the next day,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= And we...Will continue tomorrow.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 18}}</ref> receiving complaints from the children.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Tell us more!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= Don't leave us hanging!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 18}}</ref> He says stories like this always have cliffhangers.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= That's how these stories go... There's always a cliffhanger!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 18}}</ref> Ciela, who was also listening to the story, flies to the beach and finds Link unconscious on the shore. Links mentions the Ghost Ship so Ciela brings him to Oshus.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Oh no! The Ghost Ship... Sailed off with Tetra! She called for my help!...|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... I don't know much... But Grandpa might... My Grandpa... Oshus!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 20}}</ref> Oshus learns that Link wants to help his friend [[Tetra]], who is captured on the Ghost Ship.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Your friend...Is on the Ghost Ship?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Despite this he tells the hero to quit, as those aboard the Ghost Ship are doomed to forever walk as corpses.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I know you want to help her, but...you should just give up... It's a horrible ship. Those aboard are doomed to wander forever as walking corpses. Do you want that fate too, lad?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Link says he is a hero who has sailed the high seas and defeated powerful monsters, claiming that he will save Tetra.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'm not scared of the Ghost Ship! I'm Link! I'm a hero! I've sailed the high seas! I've defeated powerful monsters! And I'm going to rescue Tetra!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Calling Link a stubborn lad, Oshus tells him to find a sailor named Linebeck at a port town to the east.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hmph! Such a stubborn lad. To the east...There's a port town. Look for a sailor named Linebeck.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 21}}</ref> Oshus says Linebeck has sailed every sea there is and may know more about the Ghost Ship.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= He's sailed every sea there is. He may know more about the Ghost Ship.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 22}}</ref> As Ciela and Link head to the town, Oshus looks at his story and recognizes the hero's picture as Link.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... He's finally here!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 22}}</ref> He states that he should get ready.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I guess...I should get ready.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 22}}</ref>  

Oshus appears again after Linebeck has opened the treasure chest he tricked Link into retrieving. When he discovers the occupant is an hourglass instead of treasure, Linebeck accuses Link for messing with him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This is the treasure?! Don't mess around with me!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 37}}</ref> Oshus confirms the hourglass as treasure, calling it the Phantom Hourglass.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= That is indeed the treasure. It's the Phantom Hourglass!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref> Link and Ciela are surprised to the elderly man.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Oshus?!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= Grandpa?! Why are you here?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref> Oshus says Link is brave for someone so young, since he entered the [[Temple of the Ocean King]] and returned with the treasure.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You went into the temple and came out with the treasure. You're awfully brave, for one so young.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref> He explains the temple is under a curse that sucks the life from those who enter.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This temple is under a terrible curse. It sucks the life from those from enter.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref> He also says the Phantom Hourglass will keep Link's life from being drained until the sand runs out.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= But if you have this Hourglass...Your life can't be drained until the sand runs out!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 38}}</ref> Link notices the Hourglass is empty.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= But it's empty.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 39}}</ref> Oshus answers that it has to be filled with the [[Sand of Hours]], which is kept by monsters living on various islands in temples.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You must fill it with the Sand of Hours, which is kept...By monsters who live in temples on various islands.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 39}}</ref> If the refilled Hourglass is brought back to the temple, the curse can be lifted and the real treasure gained.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= If you bring the Hourglass back into the temple and lift the curse...You will get the real treasure!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 39}}</ref> In addition, Link's friend Tetra can be saved.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= And if you do that, you will be able to save your friend who was stolen away.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 39}}</ref> Link asks Oshus how he knows so much, with the older man replying he will tell everything later.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= There's no time to discuss it now. But later, I will tell you everything.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 40}}</ref> He tells Link the sea chart he possesses marks the temples where the monsters lurk.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= That sea chart you found...Marks the temples where the monsters lurk.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 40}}</ref> After giving the hero a sword and shield, Oshus says he will pray for them.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The journey will be dangerous. Take this sword with you.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 43}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= I pray for your safe return.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 43}}</ref> With Linebeck and Ciela, Link then embarks on his quest.

Later on, Link and his companions save a little girl from the monster [[Crayk]]. Link is confused because the third Spirit hasn't appeared after the monster's defeat.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Hey, that's weird. We beat the monster, but the third spirit didn't appear. I wonder what went wrong?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 101}}</ref> Oshus then presents himself, stating the third spirit is already there.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The third fairy, the Spirit of Courage...Is already here!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 102}}</ref> He apologizes to Ciela for keeping the truth from her, revealing the fairy to be the Spirit of Courage.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Ciela... I'm sorry I hid the truth for so long... You are the third fairy...The Spirit of Courage.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 103}}</ref> Oshus explains how the Ocean King saved her and that the little girl they rescued is actually Ciela's embodied lost memories.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= And that girl... She may look human, but that's just a disguise. She is your lost memory. When the Ocean King was sealed in darkness, he helped you escape by severing your spirit memory.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 103}}</ref> Since Crayk has been defeated and there is no one left to threaten Ciela, Oshus tells her to return to her original form.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link defeated Crayk. Now no one can threaten you. Return to your original form.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 103}}</ref> Once Ciela has returned to her form as a Spirit, Oshus asks the fairy how she feels.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Ciela, how do you feel?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 105}}</ref> She says like everything changed and nothing did.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Like...Everything changed, and nothing did.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 105}}</ref> Ciela hears a voice calling from the Ghost Ship, which turns out to be Tetra's.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The Ghost Ship...And a voice calling for help. It must be Tetra!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 106}}</ref> As the group leaves to rescue Tetra, Link asks Oshus how he is related to the Ocean King.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= What about you, Old Man Oshus? How are you related to the Ocean King?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 108}}</ref> Oshus says his story can wait, urging the hero to save Tetra quickly.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= My story can wait. Now you must save Tetra, and quickly!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 108}}</ref>

Aboard the Ghost Ship, Link finds Tetra as a petrified statue.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Tetra! Sh-She's been turned to stone!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 117}}</ref> He and his comrades are confronted by one of the [[Cubus Sisters]], who sends an energy ball at Tetra's statue in an attempt to harm Link. From the statue rises Princess Zelda, Tetra's real identity.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Zelda... I mean...Tetra!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 127}}</ref> After rebounding the Cubus Sister's magic, Princess Zelda spots Oshus behind them and smiles. Linebeck goes into a frenzy at this, thinking Princess Zelda is possessed by the Ship's undead.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= A G-Ghost! She's possessed by the dead! Get away from her!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 129}}</ref> Oshus calls Linebeck a fool and tells him to get a hold of himself.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Fool! Get a hold of yourself.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 130}}</ref> It is then Link says he thinks Oshus is actually the Ocean King.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I think Oshus...Is...Actually the Ocean King.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 130}}</ref> Oshus calls Link a smart lad and confirms this.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You figured it out? What a smart lad... This is just...A disguise. I am the Ocean King, the great spirit who rules this ocean.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 131}}</ref> Oshus says he can now tell Link everything.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Now... I can tell you everything.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 131}}</ref> The ocean was originally filled with force energy, until several years before when a monster appeared and attacked.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This ocean was originally rich and overflowing with force energy. Then several years ago...A monster appeared out of nowhere and attacked.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 131}}</ref> His name was Bellum, a monster that ate force energy.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= His name was Bellum...A horrible monster that ate force energy.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 132}}</ref> Oshus says when he attacked Bellum his force was drained and he was sealed beneath a temple.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I fought him...But when I attacked...He drained even my energy. He beat me and sealed me deep below a temple.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 132}}</ref> Even now the monster is draining his force, as he can barely hold his current form together.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Even now he's draining force from me. I can barely hold this form together.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 132}}</ref> Oshus says Bellum is not content with the force drained from him, so he created the Ghost Ship to devour other beings' force.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Not satisfied with just the force he drained from me...Bellum wants every bit of force he can find in other creatures, including humans. This Ghost Ship is a monster created by Bellum. Rumors of treasure draw humans to it...Then it devours all their force!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 132}}</ref> Oshus believes that Tetra was turned to stone because Bellum could not drain her overflowing force energy completely.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Lady Tetra's spirit is filled with force energy, so of course he wants it. He probably turned her to stone because he couldn't drain her completely.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 133}}</ref> If Link defeats Bellum and brings the Sand of Hours to Oshus, he can restore Tetra's force.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... That's right! If you defeat him...And bring the Sand of Hours to me...I can restore Lady Tetra's force energy!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 133}}</ref> Oshus instructs Link to visit the blacksmith Zauz, who knows how to defeat Bellum.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Visit the blacksmith, Zauz, who lives in the northwestern sea. He will teach you how to defeat Bellum.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 133}}</ref> Linebeck is reluctant to accompany Link until Oshus promises to grant him one wish if he does.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... But if you help Link to defeat him...I will grant you one wish. How does that sound?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 137}}</ref> Linebeck calls Oshus an old man and questions if he is serious about this.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Are you serious, Old Man?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 137}}</ref> Oshus responds by saying he is not a man but a spirit, meaning he cannot lie.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I'm not a man, and great spirits cannot lie...|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 137}}</ref> However, Linebeck will not get his wish unless they succeed in defeating Bellum.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... However, it's only if you defeat Bellum.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 137}}</ref>  

After a confrontation with Bellum, Link weakens the monster. With Bellum in a weakened state, Oshus returns to his true persona as the Ocean King, rescuing Link, Linebeck, and the Spirits from the collapsing temple.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= As Bellum's power weakened, so did my prison. I was able to return to my true form...And to rescue you.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 175}}</ref> Tetra is also freed from her petrified state. Suddenly, Bellum appears and takes hold of the Ocean King, dragging him under water in an attempt to drown him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I won't let you win, Ocean King! I'm going to drown you!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 175}}</ref> [[Jolene]] arrives with the newly forged Phantom Sword made by Zauz, giving the weapon to Link.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Sorry to make you wait here, Link! The only weapon that can defeat Bellum...The Phantom Sword!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 179}}</ref> With help from Tetra and Linebeck, Link slays the monster. The Ocean King thanks the heroes for saving him and the ocean.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Thank you... Heroes. You saved both me and this ocean!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 183}}</ref> The deity goes on to say how his world, the [[World of the Ocean King]], is a separate dimension then Tetra and Link's.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= This is a world that I, the Ocean King, created. It exists in a completely different dimension than your world.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 184}}</ref> The hero and pirate captain then return to their world.  

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File:PH Oshus Whale Form Model.png|Oshus Whale form

File:PhantomHourglassscene14.png|Oshus reigning as the Ocean King

*[[Levias]]

*[[Wind Fish]]

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