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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}})}}
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|race= [[Hylian]]
|race= {{Term|Series|Hylian|link}}
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|game= {{TMC}}
|game= {{TMC}}
|other = {{TMC|Himekawa|-}}
|other = {{TMC|Himekawa|-}}
|family= ''(each other)''
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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}}.


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==
{{Figurines|TMC}}


==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]]}}  


==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===
[[File:Swiftblade.gif|left]]
'''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.


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}}.
{{Clear}}


In {{TMC|Himekawa}}, 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}}.
{{Clear}}


===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}}.
{{Clear}}


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}}.
{{Clear}}


===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}}.
{{Clear}}


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}}.
{{Clear}}


===Grimblade===
====Greatblade====
[[File:Grimblade.png|left]]
{{Main|Greatblade}}
'''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 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}}.
{{Clear}}


Link can fuse Kinstones with Grimblade to reveal [[#Splitblade|Splitblade]]'s dojo.
====Swiftblade I====
{{Main|Swiftblade I}}
[[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}}.


===Scarblade===
==Other Appearances==
[[File:Scarblade.gif|left]]
==={{TMC|-}} (Himekawa)===
'''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.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TMC (Himekawa)}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


===Splitblade===
==Trivia==
[[File:Splitblade.gif|left]]
*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>
'''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.
*In the PAL version, the music for the {{Plural|TMC|Blade Brothers}}' Sword Dojo is different.
 
===Greatblade===
[[File:Greatblade.gif|left]]
'''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>
 
===Swiftblade I===
[[File:Swiftblade I.gif|left]]
'''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>


==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
*Although both the [[Figurines in The Minish Cap|figurine]] and the game only features 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>
{{Nomenclature}}


==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>


==References==
==See Also==
<div class="references-small" style="height:175px; overflow: auto; padding: 5px">
* {{Term|TMC|Grayblade|link}}
<references/>
* {{Term|TMC|Greatblade|link}}
</div>
* {{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}}


{{Names Table
{{Ref}}
|name1= Swiftblade
|name2= Grayblade
|name3= Waveblade
|name4= Grimblade


|it1= {{Exp|Iron Heart|Cuordiferro}}
{{Categories
|it2= {{Exp|Iron Hand|Mandiferro}}
|Hylians, Swordsmen
|it3= {{Exp|Fire and Sword|Ferroefuoco}}
|characters= TMC, TMC (Himekawa)
|it4= {{Exp|Cast-Iron Alibi|Alibidiferro}}
}}
 
|ja1= {{Romanize|テッシン|Tesshin}}
|ja2= {{Romanize|トッシン|Tosshin}}
|ja3= {{Romanize|ハッシン|Hasshin}}
|ja4= {{Romanize|クッシン|Kusshin}}
 
|frF1= Tesshin
|frF2= Tosshin
|frF3= Hasshin
|frF4= Kusshin
 
|de1= {{Exp|It comes from Latin: the Great|Magnus}}
|de2= {{Exp|It comes from Latin: the Greatest|Maximus}}
|de3= {{Exp|It comes from Latin: the Greatest|Maximilian}}
|de4= {{Exp|Augmentative of maximus: the one even better|Maxissimus}}
 
|esS1= Tesshin
|esS2= Tosshin
|esS3= Hasshin
|esS4= Kusshin }}
 
{{Names Table
|name1= Scarblade
|name2= Splitblade
|name3= Greatblade
|name4= Swiftblade I
 
|it1= Pesanze
|it2= Kent
|it3= Ico
|it4= {{Exp|Iron Heart I|Cuordiferro I}}
 
|ja4= {{Romanize|しょぞいテッシン|Shozo Tesshin}}
 
|frF1= Gorô
|frF2= Mutsurô
|frF3= Shichirô
|frF4= {{Exp|Tesshin, first of his name|Tesshin, premier du nom}}
 
|de1= Austin
|de2= Dustin
|de3= Justin
|de4= {{Exp|Magnus the First|Magnus der Erste}}
 
|esS1= Goro
|esS2= Hasshin
|esS3= Shichiro
|esS4= Tesshin I }}
 
[[Category:Swordsmen]]
[[Category:Characters in The Minish Cap]]

Latest revision as of 21:19, 10 January 2024

The Blade Brothers,[1] also known as Swordmasters,[2] are characters in The Minish Cap.

Biography

The Blade Brothers are self-trained swordsmen, and have each won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival.[3] If Link trains with them, they will grant him various techniques for his Sword, generally in the form of Tiger Scrolls.[4] 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.[5] The other three Brothers instead use "visualization training," and tell Link to focus on his Sword performing more ably.[6]

Although Link must visit Swiftblade and learn the 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 him, 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 Kinstones with the other Brothers.

Swiftblade

Main article: Swiftblade

Swiftblade is the second eldest of the Blade Brothers. His dojo is a building in the southwest corner of Hyrule Town.

Grayblade

Main article: Grayblade

Grayblade is the youngest of the Blade Brothers. He lives in a cave on the eastern side of Mount Crenel.

Waveblade

Main article: Waveblade

Waveblade is the fourth youngest of the Blade Brothers. He lives under a tree on the southwest side of Lake Hylia.

Grimblade

Main article: Grimblade

Grimblade is the third eldest of the Blade Brothers. He lives in a cave on southeast side of the Hyrule Castle Garden.

Scarblade

Main article: Scarblade

Scarblade is the second youngest of the Blade Brothers. He lives in a waterfall cave on the northeast side of Castor Wilds.

Splitblade

Main article: Splitblade

Splitblade is the fourth eldest of the Blade Brothers. He lives in a waterfall cave on the southern side of Veil Falls.

Greatblade

Main article: Greatblade

Greatblade is the third youngest of the Blade Brothers. He lives in a waterfall cave on the western side of North Hyrule Field.

Swiftblade I

Main article: Swiftblade I

Swiftblade I is the eldest of the Blade Brothers, and "lives" under his grave on the southwest side of Castor Wilds.

Other Appearances

The Minish Cap (Himekawa)



Trivia

  • Although both the Figurine and the game feature only eight Blade Brothers, Swiftblade claims in the Swordsman Newsletter that there are a total of ten Blade Brothers.[7]
  • In the PAL version, the music for the Blade Brothers' Sword Dojo is different.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Die Schwert-meister-Brüder[9]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Fratelli spada[8]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Maestros espada[10]
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 271 (TMC)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 109
  3. "All of these self-trained swordsmen have won the fighting tournament at the Picori Festival before." — N/A (The Minish Cap)
  4. "Yes!! Fine work! You're a quick study. I will now give you this Tiger Scroll!" — Swiftblade (The Minish Cap)
  5. "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 (The Minish Cap)
  6. "I take visualization training very seriously, I'll have you know!" — Splitblade (The Minish Cap)
  7. "There are nine of us, not counting the ghost of Swiftblade the First." — Swordsman Newsletter #3 (The Minish Cap)
  8. Encyclopedia, Magazzini Salani, pg. 271
  9. Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 271
  10. Encyclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 271