Rito Chieftain: Difference between revisions

From Zelda Wiki, the Zelda encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
No edit summary
 
(42 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Rito Chieftain
|image=  
|image = [[File:RitoChieftain.png|200px]]
{{Media
|caption =
|Artwork TWW= File:TWW Rito Chieftain Artwork.png
|title = Leader of the [[Rito]]
|Model TWW= File:TWW Rito Chieftain Model.png
|race = [[Rito]]
|Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Rito Chieftain Model.png
|gender = Male
|first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
|latest game =
|family = [[Prince Komali]] <small>(son)</small> <br> [[Komali's Grandmother|Mother]]
|voice actor(s) =
|nocat =
}}
}}
The '''Rito Chieftain''' is the leader of the [[Rito]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', and father of [[Prince Komali]].
|caption=
|title= Leader of the [[Rito]]
|race= [[Rito]]
|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|The Chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son.|Figurine|TWW}}</ref>
|game= TWW
|era= [[Era of the Great Sea]]
|family= {{List|[[Komali]] {{Small|(son)}}, [[Komali's Grandmother|Mother]]}}
|voice actor(s)=
|counter=
}}
The {{Term/Store|Rito Chieftain||Series, TWW, TWWHD}} is a character in {{TWW}}.<ref>{{Cite|The Rito Chieftain|Figurine|TWW}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
The chieftain is a very inspiring leader to the Rito people. Because of his duty to the Rito society, he must be demanding at times, but he cares deeply for his son.
{{Stub|TWWHD}}<!-- Missing information about the letter that he writes to his son, and what he says/does after Link clears Dragon Roost Cavern -->
{{Figurines|TWW}}
 
The {{Term|Series|Rito Chieftain}} is the leader of the {{Plural|TWWHD|Rito|link}} and the father of {{Term|TWWHD|Komali|link}} {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} first meets the {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Chieftain}} when he travels to {{Term|TWWHD|Dragon Roost Island|link}} to obtain {{Term|TWWHD|Din's Pearl|link}}. The {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Chieftain}} had heard of {{Term|TWWHD|Link}}'s plight through {{Term|TWWHD|Quill|link}} and offers the aid of his people. However, he informs {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} that the {{Term|TWWHD|Rito|link}} are currently dealing with their own crisis.<ref>{{Cite|A troubling tale, indeed... I insist that you let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. We shall do everything in our power to assist you. However, in the meantime, we have a problem of our own to deal with...|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> Since [[Valoo]], the sky spirit, has unexpectedly grown violent and unpredictable, none of the new Rito can approach him to acquire the scale needed for them to grow wings.<ref>{{Cite|As you can see, we of the Rito tribe are profoundly connected to the sky. We make our livings on the airways. We do so by the graces of the sky spirit, Valoo. When a Rito reaches adulthood, he or she journeys to the top of Dragon Roost to receive a scale from the great dragon. It is this scale that enables the Rito to grow his or her wings.|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> This has the potential to harm the tribe,<ref>{{Cite|Recently, however, the once-gentle Valoo has grown violent and unpredictable. Sadly, we can no longer approach him. If this continues, the fledglings who are of age will never be able to receive scales from Valoo on Dragon Roost. They will remain wingless, and in time, our very way of life will be threatened.|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> so the Chieftain must attend to this issue before he can assist Link.<ref>{{Cite|As chieftain of the Rito, my first responsibility is to solve this problem. My apologies, but I must ask you to wait for our assistance until this is done.|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> The Chieftain asks that Link talk to his son and convince him to be brave throughout the crisis and in getting his scale.<ref>{{Cite|My son, Komali, is of the age to earn his wings... Yet...he is weak, in some ways...and in light of the current situation, he may just give up on ever getting them... What say you? Will you share some of your courage with my son?|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> However, Prince Komali refuses to listen to Link until he has cleared [[Dragon Roost Cavern]].
 
After obtaining {{Term|TWWHD|Farore's Pearl|link}}, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} receives a {{Term|TWWHD|Letter|link}} from the {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Chieftain}} thanking {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} for his help. Enclosed with the {{Term|TWWHD|Letter}} is a {{Term|TWWHD|Piece of Heart|link}}.
 
{{Collapsible
|header= {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Chieftain}}'s Letter
|collapse= true
|content=
{{Transcript|storeAs= Letter|
Dear {{Player Name}},
 
 
 
If you are reading this letter, it can only
mean you have peeked into one of our
many postboxes.
 
I am indebted to you. I am very sorry I
let you leave without thanking you.
Please accept my heartfelt apology
along with my thanks.
We cannot do much to help you, but we
can at least do this: if we get any
letters or parcels for you, we will
deliver them to a {{Color|TWWHD Red|postbox}} near you.
If you see any {{Color|TWWHD Red|wiggling}} postboxes,
please look inside them.
 
 
I suppose you have a long way to go
before your perilous journey is done.
I have included a gift for you with my
letter in the hope that it might help you.
Please accept this small token. I look
forward to the day that we meet again.
 
 
May Fortune Fill Your Wings
                        From Komali's Father
}}
}}
 
The {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Chieftain}} is always accompanied by his bodyguards [[Skett and Akoot]].


When [[Link]] arrives at [[Dragon Roost Island]], the Rito Chieftain says that he and his fellow Rito want to help Link on his quest, but the Rito people are currently in a crisis.<ref>{{cite|A troubling tale, indeed... I insist that you let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. We shall do everything in our power to assist you. However, in the meantime, we have a problem of our own to deal with...|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> Since [[Valoo]], the sky spirit, has unexpectedly grown violent and unpredictable, none of the new Rito can approach him to acquire the scale needed for them to grow wings.<ref>{{cite|As you can see, we of the Rito tribe are profoundly connected to the sky. We make our livings on the airways. We do so by the graces of the sky spirit, Valoo. When a Rito reaches adulthood, he or she journeys to the top of Dragon Roost to receive a scale from the great dragon. It is this scale that enables the Rito to grow his or her wings.|Rito Chieftan|TWW}}</ref> This has the potential to harm the tribe,<ref>{{cite|Recently, however, the once-gentle Valoo has grown violent and unpredictable. Sadly, we can no longer approach him. If this continues, the fledglings who are of age will never be able to receive scales from Valoo on Dragon Roost. They will remain wingless, and in time, our very way of life will be threatened.|Rito Chieftan|TWW}}</ref> so the Chieftain must attend to this issue before he can assist Link.<ref>{{cite|As chieftain of the Rito, my first responsibility is to solve this problem. My apologies, but I must ask you to wait for our assistance until this is done.|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> The Chieftain asks that Link talk to his son and convince him to be brave throughout the crisis and in getting his scale.<ref>{{cite| My son, Komali, is of the age to earn his wings... Yet...he is weak, in some ways...and in light of the current situation, he may just give up on ever getting them... What say you? Will you share some of your courage with my son?|Rito Chieftain|TWW}}</ref> Unfortunately, Prince Komali refuses to talk to Link until he has cleared [[Dragon Roost Cavern]], so Link is unable to aid the Chieftain without first helping Valoo.
==Trivia==
* The Rito Chieftain is the only Rito who does not have visibly red eyes.  


He is always accompanied by his bodyguards [[Skett and Akoot]].
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


{{figurine|TWW|Rito Chieftain|Birthplace: Dragon Roost Island.<br>Head of the Rito tribe.<br>The Chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son.|[[File:RitoChieftan Figurine.png|50px]]}}
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Kaneli|link}}


{{clear}}
{{Ref}}
{{refbar}}
<br>
{{Names
|English=
|Japanese= {{Japanese|親方様|Oyakata-sama|Patriarch}}
|Spanish=
|Spanish(LA)=
|Spanish(SP)= {{exp|Patriarch of the Orni (Orni is the Ritos' race name in Spanish)|Patriarca de los Orni}}
|French= {{exp|Grand Chief|Grand-Chef}}
|French(CA)=
|French(FR)=
|German= Der Stammersführer
|Italian= {{exp|Patriarch|Patriarca}}}}


[[Category:Rito]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Royalty]]
|Chiefs, Dragon Roost Islanders, Rito
[[Category:People]]
|characters= TWW, TWWHD
}}

Latest revision as of 15:42, 13 August 2023

The Rito Chieftain is a character in The Wind Waker.[2]

Biography

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.
Nintendo Galleryhide ▲
Figurine
Description

Birthplace: Dragon Roost Island
Head of the Rito tribe

The chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son.

FigurineDescription

Birthplace: Dragon Roost Island
Head of the Rito tribe

The chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son.

The Rito Chieftain is the leader of the Rito and the father of Komali Link first meets the Rito Chieftain when he travels to Dragon Roost Island to obtain Din's Pearl. The Rito Chieftain had heard of Link's plight through Quill and offers the aid of his people. However, he informs Link that the Rito are currently dealing with their own crisis.[3] Since Valoo, the sky spirit, has unexpectedly grown violent and unpredictable, none of the new Rito can approach him to acquire the scale needed for them to grow wings.[4] This has the potential to harm the tribe,[5] so the Chieftain must attend to this issue before he can assist Link.[6] The Chieftain asks that Link talk to his son and convince him to be brave throughout the crisis and in getting his scale.[7] However, Prince Komali refuses to listen to Link until he has cleared Dragon Roost Cavern.

After obtaining Farore's Pearl, Link receives a Letter from the Rito Chieftain thanking Link for his help. Enclosed with the Letter is a Piece of Heart.

Rito Chieftain's Letter

 Dear Link,



 If you are reading this letter, it can only
 mean you have peeked into one of our
 many postboxes.

 I am indebted to you. I am very sorry I
 let you leave without thanking you.
 Please accept my heartfelt apology
 along with my thanks.
 We cannot do much to help you, but we
 can at least do this: if we get any
 letters or parcels for you, we will
 deliver them to a postbox near you.
 If you see any wiggling postboxes,
 please look inside them.


 I suppose you have a long way to go
 before your perilous journey is done.
 I have included a gift for you with my
 letter in the hope that it might help you.
 Please accept this small token. I look
 forward to the day that we meet again.


 May Fortune Fill Your Wings
                        From Komali's Father

The Rito Chieftain is always accompanied by his bodyguards Skett and Akoot.

Trivia

  • The Rito Chieftain is the only Rito who does not have visibly red eyes.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "The Chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son." — Figurine (The Wind Waker)
  2. ↑ "The Rito Chieftain" — Figurine (The Wind Waker)
  3. ↑ "A troubling tale, indeed... I insist that you let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. We shall do everything in our power to assist you. However, in the meantime, we have a problem of our own to deal with..." — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
  4. ↑ "As you can see, we of the Rito tribe are profoundly connected to the sky. We make our livings on the airways. We do so by the graces of the sky spirit, Valoo. When a Rito reaches adulthood, he or she journeys to the top of Dragon Roost to receive a scale from the great dragon. It is this scale that enables the Rito to grow his or her wings." — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
  5. ↑ "Recently, however, the once-gentle Valoo has grown violent and unpredictable. Sadly, we can no longer approach him. If this continues, the fledglings who are of age will never be able to receive scales from Valoo on Dragon Roost. They will remain wingless, and in time, our very way of life will be threatened." — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
  6. ↑ "As chieftain of the Rito, my first responsibility is to solve this problem. My apologies, but I must ask you to wait for our assistance until this is done." — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
  7. ↑ "My son, Komali, is of the age to earn his wings... Yet...he is weak, in some ways...and in light of the current situation, he may just give up on ever getting them... What say you? Will you share some of your courage with my son?" — Rito Chieftain (The Wind Waker)
Retrieved from "https://zeldawiki.wiki/w/index.php?title=Rito_Chieftain&oldid=1094105"