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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name= Turtle | |name= Giant Turtle | ||
|image= [[File:Turtle.png| | |image= [[File:Turtle.png|300px]] | ||
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|race= [[Animals#Turtle|Turtle]] | |race= [[Animals#Turtle|Turtle]] | ||
|gender= | |gender= Neuter<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The turtle had been enjoying a deep slumber, but even in its sleep, the great being was still aware of the troubles around the Great Bay.|book= Majora's Mask 3D Official Game Guide|publisher= Prima Games|page= 249}}</ref> | ||
|game= {{MM}} | |game= {{MM}} | ||
|other= {{SSBM}} | |other= {{SSBM}}<br>{{SSBU}} | ||
|era= | |era= | ||
|family= | |family= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Turtle''' is a character in {{MM}}. | The '''Giant Turtle''' is a character in {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= '''''New Wave Bossa Nova'''''<br>A Melody taught to Link by the Zora hatchlings. It awakens the Giant Turtle who guides him to the Great Bay Temple.|book= E|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page= 96}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
The Turtle is a very old creature that spends most of its time asleep,<ref>{{Cite|Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!|Turtle|MM}}</ref> disguising itself as a small island in the [[Great Bay]].<ref>{{Cite|I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle...|Lulu|MM}}</ref> Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, Lulu. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean...|Turtle|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your hookshot into the palm tree on my back, Link. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?|Turtle|MM}}</ref> The Turtle is also aware of [[Link]]'s ability to change | The Giant Turtle is a very old creature that spends most of its time asleep,<ref>{{Cite|Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> disguising itself as a small island in the [[Great Bay]].<ref>{{Cite|I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle...|Lulu|MM}}</ref> Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, Lulu. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean...|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your hookshot into the palm tree on my back, Link. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> The Giant Turtle is also aware of [[Link]]'s ability to change his shape and his quest to save [[Termina]].<ref>{{Cite|You seem to be having a bit of trouble... Are you still not used to your Zora body? Perhaps it would be quicker to give up.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The open seas of Great Bay have need of your might. Quickly. Climb onto my back.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> As such, it offers to take Link to the [[Great Bay Temple]] when it is awoken by the "[[New Wave Bossa Nova]]" played by [[Zora Link]]. Link can them climb on its back by shooting the [[Hookshot]] at its palm trees. When Link defeats the temple's boss, [[Gyorg (Boss)|Gyorg]], and helps the third [[Four Giants|Giant]], the Giant Turtle informs Link that he will go back into his slumber after listening to [[Lulu]] sing.<ref>{{Cite|Now I can continue resting in peace. I too must abide the laws of ancient times and again merely watch from my deep slumber. But the evil that haunts this land has not completely vanished, Link. I shall depart after enjoying Lulu's voice a bit longer. I think the gods can permit that. Hyeh, hyeh, hyeh.|Giant Turtle|MM}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
{{Noncanon|Start}} | {{Noncanon|Start}} | ||
=== | ==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)=== | ||
{{Sectstub|MM}} | |||
==={{SSBM|-}}=== | |||
In {{SSBM}}, the Turtle appears as part of the [[Great Bay]] stage. It functions as an extra platform that at times disappears under water. The palm trees on its back also serve as platforms. It can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. It also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]]. | In {{SSBM}}, the Turtle appears as part of the [[Great Bay]] stage. It functions as an extra platform that at times disappears under water. The palm trees on its back also serve as platforms. It can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. It also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]]. | ||
====Trophy Information==== | ====Trophy Information==== | ||
{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}} | {{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}} | ||
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Turtle}} | {{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Turtle}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==={{SSBU|-}}=== | |||
In {{SSBU}}, the Turtle appears once again as part of the Great Bay stage, working as an extra platform that at times disappears under water, with the palm trees on its back also working as platforms. The Turtle can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. | |||
{{Noncanon|End}} | {{Noncanon|End}} | ||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MM Turtle.png|The Turtle with Link on his back | File:MM Turtle.png|The Giant Turtle with Link on his back from {{MM|-}} | ||
File:Turtle MM.png|The Turtle waking | File:Turtle MM.png|The Giant Turtle waking in {{MM|-}} | ||
File:Turtle Appear.jpg|The Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link | File:Turtle Appear.jpg|The Giant Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link in {{MM|-}} | ||
File:Great Bay.jpg|The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from | File:Great Bay.jpg|The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from {{SSBM|-}} | ||
File:SSBU Great Bay.png|The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from {{SSBU|-}} | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Mama Turtle]] | |||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 12 July 2018
Template:Character The Giant Turtle is a character in Majora's Mask.[1]
Biography
The Giant Turtle is a very old creature that spends most of its time asleep,[2] disguising itself as a small island in the Great Bay.[3] Despite this, it is aware of everything that is going on in the ocean.[4][5] The Giant Turtle is also aware of Link's ability to change his shape and his quest to save Termina.[6][7] As such, it offers to take Link to the Great Bay Temple when it is awoken by the "New Wave Bossa Nova" played by Zora Link. Link can them climb on its back by shooting the Hookshot at its palm trees. When Link defeats the temple's boss, Gyorg, and helps the third Giant, the Giant Turtle informs Link that he will go back into his slumber after listening to Lulu sing.[8]
Other Appearances
Majora's Mask (Himekawa)
Super Smash Bros. Melee
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Turtle appears as part of the Great Bay stage. It functions as an extra platform that at times disappears under water. The palm trees on its back also serve as platforms. It can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left. It also appears as a Trophy.
Trophy Information
| # | Trophy | First Game / Move | Description | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 |  Turtle |
Majora's Mask 10/00 |
When Link played the "New Wave Bossa Nova", what masqueraded as a lone island rose out of the waters of the Great Bay Coast and revealed itself to be a giant turtle. This mighty terrapin is ancient and wise beyond belief. It sensed Link's destiny and braved the stormy seas in order to transport him to the Great Bay Temple. | Random |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Turtle appears once again as part of the Great Bay stage, working as an extra platform that at times disappears under water, with the palm trees on its back also working as platforms. The Turtle can either appear with his head towards the screen or with his head to the left.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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German | Schildkröte | Turtle |
Gallery
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The Giant Turtle with Link on his back from Majora's Mask
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The Giant Turtle waking in Majora's Mask
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The Giant Turtle appearing in front of Zora Link in Majora's Mask
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The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee
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The Turtle in the Great Bay stage from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
See Also
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "Mm...Mm...Yeeeaaawn! I slept quite well!" — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "I was surprised when my voice turned that lonely island into a turtle..." — Lulu (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Yes, Lulu. It's nothing to be surprised at. Although my eyes were closed in sleep, I still see everything that occurs in this ocean..." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Why so slow? Hurry up and fire your hookshot into the palm tree on my back, Link. Heh, heh, heh. Of course I know your name. Didn't I say that all is seen by me?" — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You seem to be having a bit of trouble... Are you still not used to your Zora body? Perhaps it would be quicker to give up." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "The open seas of Great Bay have need of your might. Quickly. Climb onto my back." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Now I can continue resting in peace. I too must abide the laws of ancient times and again merely watch from my deep slumber. But the evil that haunts this land has not completely vanished, Link. I shall depart after enjoying Lulu's voice a bit longer. I think the gods can permit that. Hyeh, hyeh, hyeh." — Giant Turtle (Majora's Mask)