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{{Species
{{Hatnote|This article is about the recurring species. For information on the enemy from {{TMC}}, see {{Term|Series|Purple Keaton|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Yellow Keaton|link}}.}}
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|habitat = [[Clock Town]]<br>[[Milk Road]]<br>[[Mountain Village]]<br>[[Trilby Highlands]]<br>[[Dark Hyrule Castle]]
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'''Keatons''' are a race of fox-like creatures. They are first mentioned in {{OoT}}, and appear as allies in {{MM}} and as enemies in {{TMC}}.
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{{Term/Store|Keaton|Keatons|Series, MM, MM3D}} are a recurring race of fox-like creatures in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 245 {{Exp Game|MM}}}}</ref>


Keaton's characteristics are derived from the mythological Japanese fox creature, [[Wikipedia:Kitsune|kitsune]], and its appearance may also be a reference to [[bp:Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu]], or [[bp:Ninetales (Pokémon)|Ninetales]], both [[bp:Pokémon|Pokémon]] characters. They have yellow fur and three tails with black fur on the tip of each tail; Keatons are said to recognize one another by the sheen of their tails.<ref>{{cite|Hee-hee-ho! Hello, child. If you are attempting to fool me, it is impossible. We Keatons can recognize our own by the sheen of our tails.|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
==Anatomy==
Keatons are three-tailed, fox-like creatures whose characteristics are derived from the mythological Japanese fox creatures, {{Wp|kitsune}}, which are nine-tailed foxes. They have yellow fur and their three tails bear black fur on the tips. Keatons are said to recognize one another by the sheen of their tails,<ref>{{Cite|Hee-hee-ho! Hello, child. If you are attempting to fool me, it is impossible. We Keatons can recognize our own by the sheen of our tails.|Keaton|MM}}</ref> indicating subtle differences between each member.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:Keatonmask1.png|right]]{{Main|Keaton Mask}}
[[File:OoT Keaton Mask Render.png|left|60px]]
The [[Keaton Mask]] can be obtained in {{OoT}} as part of a trading quest. It is the first mask obtained from the shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and can be sold to the guard at the far end of [[Kakariko Village]] as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.<ref>{{cite|Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?|Guard in Kakariko Village|Ocarina of Time}}</ref>
{{Main|Keaton Mask}}
No Keatons appear in {{OoT}}, though a [[Keaton Mask]] can be obtained as part of a trading quest. It is the first [[Mask]] obtained from the shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and can be sold to the guard at the far end of [[Kakariko Village]] as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.<ref>{{Cite|Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?|Guard|OoT}}</ref>


===''Majora's Mask''===
==={{MM|-}}===
'''Keaton''' is a three-tailed, yellow fox that appears in {{MM}}. To get it to appear, Link needs to obtain and equip the [[Keaton Mask]] and cut some [[Moving Grass]] in [[North Clock Town]], [[Mountain Village]] or along [[Milk Road]].<ref>{{cite|It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass...|Gossip Stone|MM}}</ref> Keaton will then appear and ask the young hero five questions about things in ''Majora's Mask''.<ref>{{cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices...|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref> If he answers them all right, Link will obtain a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]. There are a total of thirty questions that could possibly be asked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda06KeatonQuestions.php|title=Keaton Q's & A's|site= Zelda Dungeon.com}}</ref> If Link does not answer the questions correctly, he can try again, but the Keaton can only be summoned once every three-day period. Choosing to summon the Keaton again and answering the five questions after receiving the Heart Piece will yield a Red [[Rupee]] as a reward.
{{Main|Keaton's Quiz}}
A single Keaton appears in several locations in {{MM}}, hiding within [[Rustling Grass]] and playing tricks on people.<ref>{{Cite|It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass...|Gossip Stone|MM}}</ref> In order to draw out the Keaton, Link must cut at least one clump of Rustling Grass wear the Keaton Mask a before all of the clumps have been destroyed. Additionally, at least one clump of {{Term|MM3D|Rustling Grass}} must be left remaining in order for the {{Term|MM3D|Keaton}} to show itself. The Keaton will then appear and offer the [[Keaton's Quiz]] minigame, asking the young hero five questions about people and locations in {{MM|-}}.<ref>{{Cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices...|Keaton|MM}}</ref> The Keaton appears in all locations in Termina that contain Rustling Grass, such as [[North Clock Town]], [[Mountain Village]] or along [[Milk Road]], excluding those in the {{Term|MM3D|Lost Woods|link}}.


===''The Minish Cap''===
==Nomenclature==
[[File:Keaton(TMC).gif|left]]
Keaton seems to be based on the Japanese word, {{Romanize|狐|{{Wp|Kitsune}}}}. It is possible that the Japanese name, {{Romanize|キータン|Kītan}}, is a combination of the first letter in Kitsune, "Ki" (''き''), and "-tan" (''たん'') a childish suffix often used for mascot characters, as would fit with the Keaton Mask.
In {{TMC}} Keatons appear as enemies. They will charge at [[Link]] and if they hit him they will cause him to lose some of his [[Rupee]]s. The orange ones appear mostly in [[Trilby Highlands]], and the blue ones appear in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]].
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{{figurine|TMC|Keaton|Appears in various areas. This thieving fox preys upon travelers and merchants. He may not be strong, but he will attack you very quickly, so be careful.|[[File:Keaton Figurine.gif‎]]}}
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==Trivia==
*Enemy Keatons share similar characteristics to [[Wosu]] from {{AoL}}: both have a [[Wikipedia:Canidae|canine]] appearance, are fast, fairly weak, and steal from Link (be it Rupees or EXP).
*The Keatons in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] in ''The Minish Cap'' have a different palette from Keatons elsewhere in the game, but they have the same amount of health and are identical from a gameplay standpoint. The same is true of that game's [[Moblin]]s.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Keaton1.png|A Keaton as seen on the side of the Milk Road
File:MM Keaton.png|Link speaking with a Keaton from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Keaton.png|Link speaking with a Keaton in ''Majora's Mask''
File:Minish cap-keaton.gif|Keatons in ''The Minish Cap''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Thieves]]

Latest revision as of 18:24, 10 March 2024

This article is about the recurring species. For information on the enemy from The Minish Cap, see Purple Keaton and Yellow Keaton.

Keaton are a recurring race of fox-like creatures in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Anatomy

Keatons are three-tailed, fox-like creatures whose characteristics are derived from the mythological Japanese fox creatures, kitsune, which are nine-tailed foxes. They have yellow fur and their three tails bear black fur on the tips. Keatons are said to recognize one another by the sheen of their tails,[2] indicating subtle differences between each member.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Keaton Mask

No Keatons appear in Ocarina of Time, though a Keaton Mask can be obtained as part of a trading quest. It is the first Mask obtained from the shop in Hyrule Castle Town, and can be sold to the guard at the far end of Kakariko Village as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.[3]

Majora's Mask

Main article: Keaton's Quiz

A single Keaton appears in several locations in Majora's Mask, hiding within Rustling Grass and playing tricks on people.[4] In order to draw out the Keaton, Link must cut at least one clump of Rustling Grass wear the Keaton Mask a before all of the clumps have been destroyed. Additionally, at least one clump of Rustling Grass must be left remaining in order for the Keaton to show itself. The Keaton will then appear and offer the Keaton's Quiz minigame, asking the young hero five questions about people and locations in Majora's Mask.[5] The Keaton appears in all locations in Termina that contain Rustling Grass, such as North Clock Town, Mountain Village or along Milk Road, excluding those in the Lost Woods.

Nomenclature

Keaton seems to be based on the Japanese word, 狐 (Kitsune). It is possible that the Japanese name, キータン (Kītan), is a combination of the first letter in Kitsune, "Ki" (き), and "-tan" (たん) a childish suffix often used for mascot characters, as would fit with the Keaton Mask.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Keaton (MM3D)[8]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Keaton (MM | MM3D)[6][7]
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Gallery

  • Link speaking with a Keaton from Majora's Mask

    Link speaking with a Keaton from Majora's Mask

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 245 (MM)
  2. ↑ "Hee-hee-ho! Hello, child. If you are attempting to fool me, it is impossible. We Keatons can recognize our own by the sheen of our tails." — Keaton (Majora's Mask)
  3. ↑ "Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?" — Guard (Ocarina of Time)
  4. ↑ "It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass..." — Gossip Stone (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices..." — Keaton (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 245
  7. ↑ "Noi Keaton ci riconosciamo a vicenda dal luccichio delle nostre code." — Keaton (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 245
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