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| {{Character | | {{Infobox Character |
| |name= Blade Brothers
| | |image= [[File:TMC Swiftblade Sprite.png|Swiftblade]][[File:TMC Waveblade Sprite.png|Waveblade]][[File:TMC Grayblade Sprite.png|Grayblade]][[File:TMC Grimblade Sprite.png|Grimblade]][[File:TMC Scarblade Sprite.png|Scarblade]][[File:TMC Splitblade Sprite.png|Splitblade]][[File:TMC Greatblade Sprite.png|Greatblade]][[File:TMC Swiftblade I Sprite.png|Swiftblade I]] |
| |image= [[File:Swiftblade.gif|35px|Swiftblade]][[File:Waveblade.gif|35px|Waveblade]][[File:Grayblade.gif|35px|Grayblade]][[File:Grimblade.png|30px|Grimblade]][[File:Scarblade.gif|30px|Scarblade]][[File:Splitblade.gif|30px|Splitblade]][[File:Greatblade.gif|30px|Greatblade]][[File:Swiftblade I.gif|30px|Swiftblade I]] | | |caption= {{Small|(left to right: {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Waveblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Grayblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Grimblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Scarblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Splitblade}}, {{Term|TMC|Greatblade}} and {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade I}})}} |
| |title= | | |title= |
| |race= [[Hylian]] | | |race= {{Term|Series|Hylian|link}} |
| |gender= Male | | |pronouns= |
| |game= {{TMC}} | | |game= {{TMC}} |
| |other = {{Manga|TMC}} | | |other = {{TMC|Himekawa|-}} |
| |family= ''(each other)'' | | |family= |
| }} | | }} |
| The '''Blade Brothers''' are characters in {{TMC}}. They are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the [[Picori Festival]].<ref>{{Cite|All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> If Link trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his sword, generally in the form of [[Tiger Scrolls]].<ref>{{Cite|Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> Each brother resides within his own "Dojo", although Swiftblade's is the only one that is actually a building—the other brothers reside within caves, graves, and even hollowed-out trees. Each of the brothers who award Link with Tiger Scrolls use the [[Possession Technique]], which allows them to control Link's body and demonstrate the technique.<ref>{{Cite|But one must FEEL the technique, not just hear about it! That's why I will now possess your body so as to demonstrate the technique!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> The other three brothers instead use "visualization training," and tell Link to focus on his sword performing more ably.<ref>{{Cite|I take visualization training very seriously, I'll have you know!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> | | The {{Term/Store|Blade Brothers|Blade Brothers|Series, TMC|plural}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 271 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref> also known as '''Swordmasters''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TMC|publisher= Nintendo|page= 109}}</ref> are characters in {{TMC}}. |
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| Although Link must visit [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] and learn the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] in order to complete the game, the other brothers are completely optional. Link can sometimes train with a brother as soon as he finds them, but they usually require him to have achieved a certain accomplishment before they will teach him. Furthermore, the three brothers who upgrade Link's previously-learned techniques can only be found after fusing [[Kinstone]]s with the other brothers.
| | ==Biography== |
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| ==Figurine==
| | The {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}} are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the {{Term|TMC|Picori Festival|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> If {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his {{Term|TMC|Sword|link}}, generally in the form of {{Plural|TMC|Tiger Scroll|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> Each brother resides within his own dojo, although {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade|link}}'s is the only one that is actually a building; the other {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}} reside within caves, graves, and even hollowed-out {{Plural|TMC|Tree|link}}. Each of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}} who award {{Term|TMC|Link}} with {{Plural|TMC|Tiger Scroll}} use the {{Term|TMC|Possession Technique|link}}, which allows them to control {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s body and demonstrate the technique.<ref>{{Cite|But one must FEEL the technique, not just hear about it! That's why I will now possess your body so as to demonstrate the technique!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> The other three {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}} instead use "visualization training," and tell {{Term|TMC|Link}} to focus on his {{Term|TMC|Sword}} performing more ably.<ref>{{Cite|I take visualization training very seriously, I'll have you know!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> |
| {{Figurine|TMC|Blade Brothers|All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before. They see great potential in Link.|[[File:Blade Brothers Figurine.gif]]}} | |
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| ==The Brothers==
| | Although {{Term|TMC|Link}} must visit {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade}} and learn the {{Term|TMC|Spin Attack|link}} in order to complete the game, the other {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}} are completely optional. {{Term|TMC|Link}} can sometimes train with a {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brother}} as soon as he finds him, but they usually require him to have achieved a certain accomplishment before they will teach him. Furthermore, the three {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}} who upgrade {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s previously-learned techniques can only be found after {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|link|display=Fusing}} {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone|link}} with the other {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers|display=Brothers}}. |
| ===Swiftblade===
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| [[File:Swiftblade.gif|left]]
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| '''Swiftblade''' is the second eldest of the Blade Brothers. His dojo is a building in the southwest corner of the town. Unlike the other brothers, he teaches four separate techniques—the [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]],<ref>{{Cite|We shall start with the most basic of all techniques! I shall teach you...the Spin Attack!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> [[Tiger Scrolls#Dash Attack|Dash Attack]],<ref>{{Cite|You will now learn a new technique, the Dash Attack!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> [[Tiger Scrolls#Rock Breaker|Rock Breaker]],<ref>{{cite|I will now teach you a technique called the Rock Breaker, so pay attention!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> and [[Tiger Scrolls#Down Thrust|Down Thrust]].<ref>{{Cite|Now I will teach you a new technique, the Down Thrust!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> In order to learn the latter three techniques, Link must obtain the [[White Sword]],<ref>{{Cite|Come again when you have a new sword in hand!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> [[Pegasus Boots]],<ref>{{Cite|Come again when you learn to run like the wind!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ah! Yes! You have the Pegasus Boots! And you seem to have more skill, too! Yes! I am ready to train you again! So? Would you like to train here? [Please] You will now learn a new technique, the Dash Attack! First!! Equip the Pegasus Boots! Second!! Equip your sword! Third!! Run like crazy! That's all, young swordsman!!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> and [[Roc's Cape]],<ref>{{Cite|Come again when you can jump farther than any other!|Swiftblade|TMC}}</ref> respectively.
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| After Link fuses Kinstones with the [[Postman]], Swiftblade will also start writing the ''[[Swordsman Newsletter]]''.<ref>{{Cite|I know! I should start a newsletter! I can reach a lot more people that way.|Stamp|TMC}}</ref>
| | ====Swiftblade==== |
| | {{Main|Swiftblade}} |
| | [[File:TMC Swiftblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade|link}} is the second eldest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. His dojo is a building in the southwest corner of {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Town|link}}. |
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| In {{Manga|TMC}}, Link attends classes at Swiftblade's dojo for a while, but during the registration for the fighting tournament, Swiftblade gruffly tells Link that he is not ready to enter.
| | ====Grayblade==== |
| | {{Main|Grayblade}} |
| | [[File:TMC Grayblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Grayblade|link}} is the youngest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives in a cave on the eastern side of {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel|link}}. |
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| ===Grayblade=== | | ====Waveblade==== |
| [[File:Grayblade.gif|left]] | | {{Main|Waveblade}} |
| '''Grayblade''' lives in a cave on the eastern side of [[Mount Crenel]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Roll Attack|Roll Attack]].<ref>{{Cite|You will learn the amazing Roll Attack!!|Grayblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be entered once Link can split into two using the White Sword.
| | [[File:TMC Waveblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Waveblade|link}} is the fourth youngest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives under a tree on the southwest side of {{Term|TMC|Lake Hylia|link}}. |
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| Link can fuse Kinstones with Grayblade to reveal [[#Scarblade|Scarblade]]'s dojo.
| | ====Grimblade==== |
| | {{Main|Grimblade}} |
| | [[File:TMC Grimblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Grimblade|link}} is the third eldest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives in a cave on southeast side of the {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Castle Garden|link}}. |
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| ===Waveblade=== | | ====Scarblade==== |
| [[File:Waveblade.gif|left]] | | {{Main|Scarblade}} |
| '''Waveblade''' lives under a tree on the southwest side of [[Lake Hylia]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Peril Beam|Peril Beam]].<ref>{{cite|Now you will learn a dangerous technique for desperate times! The Peril Beam!|Waveblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can swim to it using the [[Flippers]]. Waveblade will not train Link unless he has more than ten hearts.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not ready to train here! Come back when you have more than 10 hearts!|Waveblade|TMC}}</ref>
| | [[File:TMC Scarblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Scarblade|link}} is the second youngest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of {{Term|TMC|Castor Wilds|link}}. |
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| Link can fuse Kinstones with Waveblade to reveal [[#Greatblade|Greatblade]]'s dojo.
| | ====Splitblade==== |
| | {{Main|Splitblade}} |
| | [[File:TMC Splitblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Splitblade|link}} is the fourth eldest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of {{Term|TMC|Veil Falls|link}}. |
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| | ====Greatblade==== |
| | {{Main|Greatblade}} |
| | [[File:TMC Greatblade Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Greatblade|link}} is the third youngest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}. He lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of {{Term|TMC|North Hyrule Field|link}}. |
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| ===Grimblade=== | | ====Swiftblade I==== |
| [[File:Grimblade.png|left]] | | {{Main|Swiftblade I}} |
| '''Grimblade''' lives in a cave on southeast side of the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Sword Beam|Sword Beam]].<ref>{{cite|You will learn the meaning of power with this technique, the Sword Beam!|Grimblade|TMC}}</ref> Grimblade will not train Link unless he lights the torches in the room with the [[Lantern#The Minish Cap|Flame Lantern]].<ref>{{cite|But the room is dark, and I cannot see your face! We cannot train like this!!|Grimblade|TMC}}</ref>
| | [[File:TMC Swiftblade I Sprite.png|left]] |
| | {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade I|link}} is the eldest of the {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of {{Term|TMC|Castor Wilds|link}}. |
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| Link can fuse Kinstones with Grimblade to reveal [[#Splitblade|Splitblade]]'s dojo.
| | ==Other Appearances== |
| | | ==={{TMC|-}} (Himekawa)=== |
| | | {{Noncanon|Start}} |
| ===Scarblade=== | | {{Stub|TMC (Himekawa)}} |
| [[File:Scarblade.gif|left]]
| | {{Noncanon|End}} |
| '''Scarblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He will teach Link to release his [[Tiger Scrolls#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] quicker.<ref>{{cite|Yes! Then I will teach you how to more quickly unleash your Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grayblade|Grayblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
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| ===Splitblade=== | |
| [[File:Splitblade.gif|left]]
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| '''Splitblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of [[Veil Falls]]. He will teach Link to charge his Split Gauge faster.<ref>{{cite|Mnnh! Now I will teach you how to fill your Split Gauge faster than ever!|Splitblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Grimblade|Grimblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers.
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| ===Greatblade===
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| '''Greatblade''' lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of [[Hyrule Field#North Hyrule Field|North Hyrule Field]]. He will teach Link to prolong the duration of his [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]].<ref>{{cite|Yes! All right, I'll teach you how to prolong the duration of the Great Spin Attack, which you have already learned!|Greatblade|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link fuses Kinstones with [[#Waveblade|Waveblade]] and can swim to it using the Flippers. Greatblade will not train Link until he obtains the Great Spin Attack from Swiftblade I.<ref>{{cite|Dude... I don't think you're even ready to train here! Come back when you have learned the highest technique of the sword!|Greatblade|TMC}}</ref>
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| ===Swiftblade I===
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| '''Swiftblade I''' is the eldest of the Blade Brothers, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of [[Castor Wilds]]. He teaches the [[Tiger Scrolls#Great Spin Attack|Great Spin Attack]], which he claims only he has mastered.<ref>{{cite|This is a technique that only I have mastered... Only one who holds the sacred blade can perform...the Great Spin Attack!|Swiftblade I|TMC}}</ref> His dojo can only be accessed once Link can dash to it using the [[Pegasus Boots]]. Swiftblade I will not train Link until he obtains the first seven Tiger Scrolls.<ref>{{cite|It seems you are not yet ready to train with me! Come back when you have all 7 Tiger Scrolls!|Swiftblade I|TMC}}</ref>
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *Although both the [[Figurines in The Minish Cap|figurine]] and the game only feature eight Blade Brothers, [[#Swiftblade|Swiftblade]] claims in the [[Swordsman Newsletter]] that, "''There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.''"<ref>{{cite|There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.|Swordsman Newsletter|TMC}}</ref> | | *Although both the {{Term|TMC|Figurine|link}} and the game feature only eight {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}, {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade|link}} claims in the {{Term|TMC|Swordsman Newsletter|link}} that there are a total of ten {{Term|TMC|Blade Brothers}}.<ref>{{Cite|There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First.|Swordsman Newsletter 3|TMC}}</ref> |
| | *In the PAL version, the music for the {{Plural|TMC|Blade Brothers}}' Sword Dojo is different. |
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| ==Theories== | | ==Nomenclature== |
| {{Theory|start}} | | {{Nomenclature}} |
| Some fans believe that the Hero of Men who appears in the stained glass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is in fact Swiftblade the First.
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| {{Theory|end}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:Swiftblade map.png|Map showing the location of Swiftblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Hyrule Town 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Grayblade map.png|Map showing the location of Grayblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Mount Crenel 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Grayblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Waveblade map.png|Map showing the location of Waveblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Lake Hylia 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Waveblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Grimblade map.png|Map showing the location of Grimblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Hyrule Castle Garden 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Grimblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Scarblade map.png|Map showing the location of Scarblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Castor Wilds 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Scarblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Splitblade map.png|Map showing the location of Splitblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC Veil Falls 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Splitblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Greatblade map.png|Map showing the location of Greatblade's Dojo. | | File:TMC North Hyrule Field 3.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Greatblade}}'s dojo |
| File:Spiritswiftblade map.png|Map showing the location of Swiftblade I's Dojo. | | File:TMC Castor Wilds 4.png|Map showing the location of {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade I}}'s dojo |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==References== | | ==See Also== |
| <div class="references-small" style="height:175px; overflow: auto; padding: 5px">
| | * {{Term|TMC|Grayblade|link}} |
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| | * {{Term|TMC|Greatblade|link}} |
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| | * {{Term|TMC|Grimblade|link}} |
| | * {{Term|TMC|Scarblade|link}} |
| | * {{Term|TMC|Splitblade|link}} |
| | * {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade|link}} |
| | * {{Term|TMC|Swiftblade I|link}} |
| | * {{Term|TMC|Waveblade|link}} |
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| [[Category:Swordsmen]]
| | |Hylians, Swordsmen |
| | |characters= TMC, TMC (Himekawa) |
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