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[[Image:DrLeft.gif|right|thumb|160px|Inside Dr. Left's house in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'']] '''Dr. Left''' is a biologist living in the southeastern residence of [[Horon Village]]. He studies [[Cucco|Cuccos]] and gives [[Link]] the [[Cuccodex]], the first item in the [[Oracle of Seasons trading sequence]], in return for lighting his torch with [[Ember Seeds]].  Whenever Link speaks with him afterwards, the doctor will feed him seemingly random facts about characters or monsters found through [[Holodrum]]. All his tidbits of knowledge begin with the characteristic phrase, "My books tell me..."
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|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that they are actually living in his own house.|Figurine|TMC}}</ref>
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|era= {{List|{{Term|Series|Force Era|link}}, {{Term|Series|Era of Light and Dark|link}}}}
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{{Term/Store|Dr. Left||Series, OoS, TMC}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 250 {{Exp Game|OoS}} & 270 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref>


Dr. Left later appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. Instead of researching Cuccos, he instead seems more interested in learning about the mysterious [[Picori]] race.
==Biography==
[[Image:Dr_Left_Figurine.gif|left]]Quote from The Minish Cap Dr. Left figurine: "A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that there is a [[Minish]] living in his own house."
==={{OoS|-}}===
Dr. Left is a [[Cucco]]-studying biologist living in his {{Term|OoS|Biologist's Home|link|display=Home}} in the southeastern portion of [[Horon Village]]. In return for lighting his [[torch]] with [[Ember Seed]]s, he rewards [[Link]] with a [[Cuccodex]],<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... The light in here is too dim to read by. Can anyone light my fire? [...] Splendid! I can finally focus! Here! Take this Cuccodex!|Dr. Left|OoS}}</ref> the first item in the {{Term|OoS|Trading Quest|link}}. Whenever Link speaks with him afterwards, the doctor will feed him seemingly random facts about characters or monsters found throughout [[Holodrum]]. All his tidbits of knowledge begin with the characteristic phrase, "My books tell me..."


==Trvia==
{{Collapsible
It can be presumed that this character is in some way related to Sim City's [[Dr. Wright]], not only due to the obvious link in last name, but also an uncanny likeness in hairstyle and color.
|frame= true
|header=''My books tell me...''
|content=
* ''a total of four [[Golden Monsters|golden beasts]] will appear in a particular place in a particular season...''
* ''a fellow named [[Ricky]] can jump small holes and cliffs in just a single bound.''
* ''a fellow named Ricky packs a powerful punch that unleashes twisters when charged up.''
* ''a fellow named [[Dimitri]] eats almost anything, even monsters.''
* ''a fellow named Dimitri is a strong swimmer, who can swim even upstream against powerful currents.''
* ''a fellow named Dimitri can be picked up, carried and even thrown about.''
* ''a fellow named [[Moosh]] can float in midair for short periods of time. They call that hovering.''
* ''a fellow named Moosh can also save energy while floating to hit the ground with great force!''
* ''you must use a shield to knock back the seed shot by a [[Deku Scrub]] in order to defeat it.''
* ''of a branch of Deku Scrubs that engages in trade. They're called [[Business Scrub]]s.''
* ''there is a beast called a [[Whisp]] that jinxes you when you touch it. You won't be able to draw your sword!''
}}


[[Category:People]]
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Figurines|TMC}}
 
{{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} appears in {{TMC}} as a researcher of the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I am a researcher of Picori legend and lore. My name is {{Color|TMC Blue|Dr. Left}}.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> He is the owner of an overdue {{Term|TMC|Library Book|link}} titled {{Term|TMC|Legend of the Picori|link}}, which {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} must locate within his {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left's House|link|display=House}} and return to the {{Term|TMC|Royal Hyrule Library|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The next overdue book is... Let's see... Ah, yes! Of course...{{Color|TMC Red|Legend of the Picori}}! It's been out forever! It was checked out by a somewhat {{Color|TMC Blue|absentminded scholar}}, I believe...|Maggie (The Minish Cap)|TMC}}</ref> Before {{Term|TMC|Link}} has to find the overdue {{Term|TMC|Library Book}}, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} will not allow him into his {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left's House|display=House}}, as he is absorbed in his study of the {{Term|TMC|Minish}}.<ref>{{Cite|What is all of this!? I'm busy, don't you see that? Do not disturb my research! If you have no business, begone! You heard me!|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref>
 
Ironically, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} is oblivious to the {{Term|TMC|Minish}} living within his own home.<ref>{{Cite|The more I study the Minish, the closer I feel to them! It's almost as if they were right here with me, all the time...|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref> After {{Term|TMC|Link}} returns {{Term|TMC|Legend of the Picori}}, {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left}} will part with some seemingly valuable and exclusive information on the {{Term|TMC|Minish}}, gleaned from hours of study.<ref>{{Cite|You found and returned the book for me, did you? I'm very grateful. Here, let me tell you something interesting as thanks. You see, the Minish did not always live in our world. No, they came through a secret portal many ages ago from their world to ours! But don't tell anyone! It's a valuable bit of knowledge that only I know! And I gleaned it only after hours of study from an incredibly old book.|Dr. Left|TMC}}</ref>
 
==Trivia==
*The name "{{Term|Series|Dr. Left}}" is a pun on a nearly-identical character who appeared in {{LA}} named {{Term|LANS|Mr. Write|link}}.
*In {{OoA}}, {{Term|OoA|Dr. Troy|link}} plays a similar role to that of {{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} in {{OoS}}; he will offer {{Term|OoA|Link|link}} information about various characters and monsters throughout {{Term|OoA|Labrynna|link}}. {{Term|OoA|Dr. Troy}} speaks of the very same monsters as {{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} with the exception of the {{Plural|OoS|Golden Monster|link}}, which do not appear in {{OoA|-}}.
*Unlike almost all other {{Plural|TMC|Hylian|link}} in {{TMC}}, he refers to the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} as "Minish" rather than "Picori". This is likely to demonstrate his knowledge of them compared to others.
*{{SSBB}} states that {{Term|Series|Dr. Left}} is a mock-up of Sim City's Dr. Wright, not only due to the obvious link in last name, but also an uncanny likeness in hairstyle and color.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Bookman<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |guide= Versus |page= 13 {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}</ref>
| {{OoS}}
| {{Guide|OoS|Versus}}
| {{E}}
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:OoS Biologist's Home Interior.png|The interior of the {{Term|OoS|Biologist's Home}} from {{OoS|-}}
File:OoS Link Obtaining the Cuccodex.png|{{Term|OoS|Dr. Left}} gives {{Term|OoS|Link}} the {{Term|OoS|Cuccodex}} in {{OoS|-}}
File:TMC Dr. Left's House Interior.png|The inside of {{Term|TMC|Dr. Left's House}} in {{TMC|-}}
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|Doctors, Holodrummers, Humans, Hylians, Hyruleans, Researchers
|characters= OoS, TMC
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Latest revision as of 14:58, 12 August 2023

Dr. Left is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[7]

Biography

Oracle of Seasons

Dr. Left is a Cucco-studying biologist living in his Home in the southeastern portion of Horon Village. In return for lighting his torch with Ember Seeds, he rewards Link with a Cuccodex,[8] the first item in the Trading Game. Whenever Link speaks with him afterwards, the doctor will feed him seemingly random facts about characters or monsters found throughout Holodrum. All his tidbits of knowledge begin with the characteristic phrase, "My books tell me..."

My books tell me...
  • a total of four golden beasts will appear in a particular place in a particular season...
  • a fellow named Ricky can jump small holes and cliffs in just a single bound.
  • a fellow named Ricky packs a powerful punch that unleashes twisters when charged up.
  • a fellow named Dimitri eats almost anything, even monsters.
  • a fellow named Dimitri is a strong swimmer, who can swim even upstream against powerful currents.
  • a fellow named Dimitri can be picked up, carried and even thrown about.
  • a fellow named Moosh can float in midair for short periods of time. They call that hovering.
  • a fellow named Moosh can also save energy while floating to hit the ground with great force!
  • you must use a shield to knock back the seed shot by a Deku Scrub in order to defeat it.
  • of a branch of Deku Scrubs that engages in trade. They're called Business Scrubs.
  • there is a beast called a Whisp that jinxes you when you touch it. You won't be able to draw your sword!

The Minish Cap

Figurine Galleryhide ▲
Figurine
Number
013
Description

A gruff-talking academic type who is
obsessed with studying the Picori.
He doesn't seem to be aware that they
are actually living in his own house.

FigurineNumberDescription
013

A gruff-talking academic type who is
obsessed with studying the Picori.
He doesn't seem to be aware that they
are actually living in his own house.

Dr. Left appears in The Minish Cap as a researcher of the Minish.[9] He is the owner of an overdue Library Book titled Legend of the Picori, which Link must locate within his House and return to the Royal Hyrule Library.[10] Before Link has to find the overdue Library Book, Dr. Left will not allow him into his House, as he is absorbed in his study of the Minish.[11]

Ironically, Dr. Left is oblivious to the Minish living within his own home.[12] After Link returns Legend of the Picori, Dr. Left will part with some seemingly valuable and exclusive information on the Minish, gleaned from hours of study.[13]

Trivia

  • The name "Dr. Left" is a pun on a nearly-identical character who appeared in Link's Awakening named Mr. Write.
  • In Oracle of Ages, Dr. Troy plays a similar role to that of Dr. Left in Oracle of Seasons; he will offer Link information about various characters and monsters throughout Labrynna. Dr. Troy speaks of the very same monsters as Dr. Left with the exception of the Golden Monsters, which do not appear in Oracle of Ages.
  • Unlike almost all other Hylians in The Minish Cap, he refers to the Minish as "Minish" rather than "Picori". This is likely to demonstrate his knowledge of them compared to others.
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl states that Dr. Left is a mock-up of Sim City's Dr. Wright, not only due to the obvious link in last name, but also an uncanny likeness in hairstyle and color.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
左教授 (Zuǒ jiāo shòu) (OoS)[17] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Blöm (TMC)[18] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Biologist
  •  
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Dr. Left (TMC)[19]
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Bookman[20]
Applies to
Oracle of Seasons
Source

Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide by Versus Books

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Bookman[20]
Oracle of Seasons

Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide by Versus Books

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • The interior of the Biologist's Home from Oracle of Seasons

    The interior of the Biologist's Home from Oracle of Seasons

  • Dr. Left gives Link the Cuccodex in Oracle of Seasons

    Dr. Left gives Link the Cuccodex in Oracle of Seasons

  • The inside of Dr. Left's House in The Minish Cap

    The inside of Dr. Left's House in The Minish Cap

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 250
  2. ↑ "Biologist's Home" — Map (Oracle of Seasons)
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 17 (OoS)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 270
  5. ↑ "It was checked out by a somewhat absentminded scholar, I believe..." — Maggie (The Minish Cap)
  6. ↑ "A gruff-talking academic type who is obsessed with studying the Picori. He doesn't seem to be aware that they are actually living in his own house." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  7. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 250 (OoS) & 270 (TMC)
  8. ↑ "Hmm... The light in here is too dim to read by. Can anyone light my fire? [...] Splendid! I can finally focus! Here! Take this Cuccodex!" — Dr. Left (Oracle of Seasons)
  9. ↑ "I am a researcher of Picori legend and lore. My name is Dr. Left." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
  10. ↑ "The next overdue book is... Let's see... Ah, yes! Of course...Legend of the Picori! It's been out forever! It was checked out by a somewhat absentminded scholar, I believe..." — Maggie (The Minish Cap)
  11. ↑ "What is all of this!? I'm busy, don't you see that? Do not disturb my research! If you have no business, begone! You heard me!" — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
  12. ↑ "The more I study the Minish, the closer I feel to them! It's almost as if they were right here with me, all the time..." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
  13. ↑ "You found and returned the book for me, did you? I'm very grateful. Here, let me tell you something interesting as thanks. You see, the Minish did not always live in our world. No, they came through a secret portal many ages ago from their world to ours! But don't tell anyone! It's a valuable bit of knowledge that only I know! And I gleaned it only after hours of study from an incredibly old book." — Dr. Left (The Minish Cap)
  14. ↑ "Casa del Biologo" — Map (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
  15. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 207
  16. ↑ Encyclopedia, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
  17. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 250
  18. ↑ Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
  19. ↑ Encyclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270
  20. ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 13 (OoS)
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