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{{Boss
{{Infobox Boss
|name = Blind the Thief
|image= File:ALttP Blind the Thief Sprite.png
|image = [[File:Blind.png|156px]]
|caption=
|title =  
|title=  
|gender= Male<ref name="gang">{{Cite|Yo Link! This house used to be a hideout for a gang of thieves! What was their leader's name... Oh yeah, his name was Blind and he hated bright light a lot.|Man in Blind's Hideout|ALttP}}</ref>
|gender= Male<ref name="E 167">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 167}}</ref>
|game = {{ALttP}}
|game= ALttP
|dungeon = [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]]<br>[[Palace of the Four Sword]]
|other= ALttP (Cagiva)
|weakness = [[Light Beam|Light]]<br>[[Sword]]<br>[[Cane of Somaria]]
|dungeon= {{List|{{Term|ALttP|Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|link}}, [[Palace of the Four Sword]]}}
|counter = [[Stalblind]] (Lorulean)
|weakness= {{List|[[Light Beam|Light]], [[Sword]], [[Cane of Somaria]]}}
|race = [[Demon]]<ref name="demon">{{cite book|quote=Those who stepped on the Magical Warp Tiles that served as entrances would be lost to the Dark World, transformed into demons. Link, who possessed the qualities of the Hero, did not become a demon, but was instead turned into an animal (in this case, a pink bunny). He managed to obtain the Moon Pearl, which prevented him from being transformed while in the Dark World, and the Magic Mirror, which allowed him to return to the Light World.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=95|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref>
|counter= [[Stalblind]] {{Small|(Lorulean)}}
|race= [[Demon]]<ref name="demon">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 95}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''Blind''' is the [[boss]] of [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]] in {{ALttP}} who despises light. The [[Lorule]]an counterpart of Blind appears as [[Stalblind]] in {{ALBW}}.
{{Term/Store|Blind the Thief||Series, ALttP}} is the {{Term|ALttP|Boss|link}} of {{Term|ALttP|Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|link}} in {{ALttP}}.<ref name="E 167"/>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Blind was the photosensitive leader of a gang of [[Thief|Thieves]] from the [[Light World]], situated in his hideout in [[Kakariko Village]].<ref name="gang"/> Blind, and his thieves worked at night,<ref>{{cite book|quote=The upper floor of Blind the Thief's hideout is simply furnished and brightly lit. Villagers claim that Blind and his men worked by night, hauling in treasure and hiding it in the basement. Only a small part of his booty has been found since he left, so some think that he must have had another secret hiding place somewhere in the house.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc.|page=39}}</ref> leading a massive crime wave across Hyrule.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Blind the Thief leads his ruthless robbers on a crime spree, hitting houses clear across the country. His hideout is here in the village, but there are rumors that he has fled to parts unknown, leaving much of his treasure behind.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc.|page=39}}</ref> At some point, Blind was lured into the [[Dark World]] by his desire for the [[Triforce]]. As a result of his greed, Blind was transformed into a demonic being by the Dark World's power.<ref name="demon"/> Blind became what appeared to be a flame-red demon with arms of pure flame, wearing a tattered white robe. Making his new hideout in [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]], Blind rarely left the darkness of his hideout due to the light outside, leaving the dirty work to his thief gang.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The dark dungeon home of Blind the Thief was under the Village of Outcasts. Blind was afraid of bright light and he never left the confines of the dungeon, letting his band of thieves do his dirty work. This three-floor hideout was known as the Gargoyle's Domain because at the entrance was a Gargoyle monument which loomed over citizens of the village.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc.|page=90}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Blind, being the leader of the thieves, is very sneaky.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America Inc.|page=149}}</ref> Becoming a loyal minion of [[Ganon]], Blind was entrusted with guarding the fourth [[Maiden]].<ref>{{Cite|After cracking the seal with our powers, he sealed us inside of these crystals. He then gave us to his loyal monsters.|Sixth Maiden|ALttP}}</ref>
Blind was the photosensitive leader of a gang of [[Thief|Thieves]] from the [[Light World]], situated in his hideout in [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|Yo Link! This house used to be a hideout for a gang of thieves! What was their leader's name... Oh yeah, his name was Blind and he hated bright light a lot.|Man in Blind's Hideout|ALttP}}</ref> Blind, and his thieves worked at night,<ref name="ALttP Guide 39">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 39}}</ref> leading a massive crime wave across Hyrule.<ref name="ALttP Guide 39"/> At some point, Blind was lured into the [[Dark World]] by his desire for the [[Triforce]]. As a result of his greed, Blind was transformed into a demonic being by the Dark World's power.<ref name="demon"/> Blind became what appeared to be a flame-red demon with arms of pure flame, wearing a tattered white robe. Making his new hideout in {{Term|ALttP|Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|link}}, Blind rarely left the darkness of his hideout due to the light outside, leaving the dirty work to his thief gang.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 90}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 149}}</ref> Becoming a loyal minion of [[Ganon]], Blind was entrusted with guarding the fourth [[Maiden]].<ref>{{Cite|After cracking the seal with our powers, he sealed us inside of these crystals. He then gave us to his loyal monsters.|Maiden|ALttP}}</ref>


When Link enters the Thieves' Town, Blind takes the form of the Maiden that he guards.<ref>{{Cite|Link... It's me, Zelda... Don't be deceived by the magic of Blind the Thief! Be careful!|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ohh, thank you so much! You saved my life! Please take me outside.|Blind|ALttP}}</ref> However, after he is led under a [[Light Beam|patch of light]] by [[Link]], his true form is revealed.<ref>{{Cite|Gyaaah! Too bright!|Blind|ALttP}}</ref>
When Link enters the Thieves' Town, Blind takes the form of the Maiden that he guards.<ref>{{Cite|Link... It's me, Zelda... Don't be deceived by the magic of Blind the Thief! Be careful!|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ohh, thank you so much! You saved my life! Please take me outside.|Blind the Thief|ALttP}}</ref> However, after he is led under a [[Light Beam|patch of light]] by [[Link]], his true form is revealed.<ref>{{Cite|Gyaaah! Too bright!|Blind the Thief|ALttP}}</ref>


==Strategy==
==Characteristics==
Blind assumes his true form once he touches the light, beginning the battle. To defeat Blind, Link has to slash at him repeatedly with the sword, or use the Cane of Somaria to place a block for the head to fly into, until his body collapses. His head continues to fly around the room, spitting fireballs at Link. Eventually, the body reconstructs and grows a new head. Each time Blind's body is reconstructed, the flying head will remain. This in turn makes the battle grow a bit more difficult for the hero, as he will have to strive to dodge these heads. After Blind's body collapses for the third and final time, the true maiden is freed and Link receives a [[Heart Container]].
Blind assumes his true form once he touches the light, beginning the battle. To defeat Blind, Link has to slash at him repeatedly with the sword, or use the Cane of Somaria to place a block for the head to fly into, until his body collapses. His head continues to fly around the room, spitting fireballs at Link. Eventually, the body reconstructs and grows a new head. Each time Blind's body is reconstructed, the flying head will remain. This in turn makes the battle grow a bit more difficult for the hero, as he will have to strive to dodge these heads. After Blind's body collapses for the third and final time, the true maiden is freed and Link receives a [[Heart Container]].


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, Blind returns in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]]. He impersonates [[Link's Uncle]] before revealing his true form.<ref>{{Cite|Uhhnn... Link... I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave home. You must rescue Princess Zelda... You are... the princess's... ... ... ...|Blind the Thief II|ALttP&FS}}</ref> This time, Blind's heads must be reflected back into his body. When Blind's health is low, his heads turn green and become faster.
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, Blind returns in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]]. He impersonates [[Link's Uncle]] before revealing his true form.<ref>{{Cite|Uhhnn... Link... I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave home. You must rescue Princess Zelda... You are... the princess's... ... ... ...|Blind the Thief|ALttP}}</ref> This time, Blind's heads must be reflected back into his body. When Blind's health is low, his heads turn green and become faster.


==Etymology==
==Other appearances==
{{Names
==={{ALttP|-}} (Cagiva)===
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{{Noncanon|start}}
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Blind the Thief first appears in Chapter 12 of the {{ALttP|Cagiva}} where he and [[Agahnim]] devise a plan to unleash Ganon onto Link, [[Rasuka]], and Leader, while he disguises himself as his captive Maiden just like in the game. When Link and his allies manage to reach the end of his hideout, Blind's Maiden disguise says the other Maidens were gone and she had a "defect" in the seal's bloodline, while cursing herself for being captured so easily, causing Link and his allies to realize they'll never return to Hyrule, breaking down their bond. Before Link and Rasuka's arguing could get any worse, Blind's Maiden disguise mocks the fact that a fragile human friendship bond can easily be broken and sheds his disguise. Rasuka and Link attack Blind and demand him to tell the truth, but Blind throws down an orb, spawning Ganon while warning them they'll be finished before perishing.
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{{Noncanon|end}}
|ja= {{Romanize|ブラインド|Buraindo}}
 
|jaM= Blind
==Nomenclature==
|esS= Cegatox
His name may be derived from the term "robbed blind", which is also coupled with his title as a thief.
|esSM= {{exp|From the word 'cegatón', which literally means 'nearsighted'|Nearsightedx}}
{{Nomenclature}}
|esL=
 
|esLM=
==Trivia==
|frF= Aveugle le Bandit
*Blind the Thief is the only Dark World boss character besides Ganon and to a lesser extent Agahnim to explicitly have originally been a light-worlder. The Himegawa manga adaptation of the game, however, depicted [[Helmasaur King]], [[Mothula]], and [[Trinexx]] as having originally been from the light-world and transformed due to their inner natures (shyness, envy, and vengeful hatred respectively).
|frFM= Blind the Bandit
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|it= Cieco il Ladrone
|itM= Blind the Big Thief
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blindgirl.png|Blind's human disguise
File:ALttP Blind the Thief Human Sprite.png|Blind's human disguise from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Blind2.gif|Blind from the Palace of the Four Sword
File:ALttP Blind the Thief Sprite 2.png|Blind from the Palace of the Four Sword from {{ALttP|-}}
File:OrangeBlind.png|Blind's heads in the Palace of the Four Sword
File:ALttP Blind the Thief Sprite 3.png|Blind's heads in the Palace of the Four Sword from {{ALttP|-}}
File:The Legend of Zelda Gamebook p127.jpg|Blind in [[The Legend of Zelda (Gamebook)]]
File:ALttP (Cagiva) Blind Artwork.jpg|Blind from {{ALttP|-}} (Cagiva)
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Stalblind|link}}


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Latest revision as of 15:34, 6 September 2023

Blind the Thief is the Boss of Thieves' Town in A Link to the Past.[1]

Biography

Blind was the photosensitive leader of a gang of Thieves from the Light World, situated in his hideout in Kakariko Village.[3] Blind, and his thieves worked at night,[4] leading a massive crime wave across Hyrule.[4] At some point, Blind was lured into the Dark World by his desire for the Triforce. As a result of his greed, Blind was transformed into a demonic being by the Dark World's power.[2] Blind became what appeared to be a flame-red demon with arms of pure flame, wearing a tattered white robe. Making his new hideout in Thieves' Town, Blind rarely left the darkness of his hideout due to the light outside, leaving the dirty work to his thief gang.[5][6] Becoming a loyal minion of Ganon, Blind was entrusted with guarding the fourth Maiden.[7]

When Link enters the Thieves' Town, Blind takes the form of the Maiden that he guards.[8][9] However, after he is led under a patch of light by Link, his true form is revealed.[10]

Characteristics

Blind assumes his true form once he touches the light, beginning the battle. To defeat Blind, Link has to slash at him repeatedly with the sword, or use the Cane of Somaria to place a block for the head to fly into, until his body collapses. His head continues to fly around the room, spitting fireballs at Link. Eventually, the body reconstructs and grows a new head. Each time Blind's body is reconstructed, the flying head will remain. This in turn makes the battle grow a bit more difficult for the hero, as he will have to strive to dodge these heads. After Blind's body collapses for the third and final time, the true maiden is freed and Link receives a Heart Container.

In the Game Boy Advance version, Blind returns in the Palace of the Four Sword. He impersonates Link's Uncle before revealing his true form.[11] This time, Blind's heads must be reflected back into his body. When Blind's health is low, his heads turn green and become faster.

Other appearances

A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

Non-Canon Information

Blind the Thief first appears in Chapter 12 of the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva where he and Agahnim devise a plan to unleash Ganon onto Link, Rasuka, and Leader, while he disguises himself as his captive Maiden just like in the game. When Link and his allies manage to reach the end of his hideout, Blind's Maiden disguise says the other Maidens were gone and she had a "defect" in the seal's bloodline, while cursing herself for being captured so easily, causing Link and his allies to realize they'll never return to Hyrule, breaking down their bond. Before Link and Rasuka's arguing could get any worse, Blind's Maiden disguise mocks the fact that a fragile human friendship bond can easily be broken and sheds his disguise. Rasuka and Link attack Blind and demand him to tell the truth, but Blind throws down an orb, spawning Ganon while warning them they'll be finished before perishing.

Nomenclature

His name may be derived from the term "robbed blind", which is also coupled with his title as a thief.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ブラインド (Buraindo)[14]Blind
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Blind the Thief
  • The Blind
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Trivia

  • Blind the Thief is the only Dark World boss character besides Ganon and to a lesser extent Agahnim to explicitly have originally been a light-worlder. The Himegawa manga adaptation of the game, however, depicted Helmasaur King, Mothula, and Trinexx as having originally been from the light-world and transformed due to their inner natures (shyness, envy, and vengeful hatred respectively).

Gallery

  • Blind's human disguise from A Link to the Past

    Blind's human disguise from A Link to the Past

  • Blind from the Palace of the Four Sword from A Link to the Past

    Blind from the Palace of the Four Sword from A Link to the Past

  • Blind's heads in the Palace of the Four Sword from A Link to the Past

    Blind's heads in the Palace of the Four Sword from A Link to the Past

  • Blind in The Legend of Zelda (Gamebook)

    Blind in The Legend of Zelda (Gamebook)

  • Blind from A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

    Blind from A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 167
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 95
  3. ↑ "Yo Link! This house used to be a hideout for a gang of thieves! What was their leader's name... Oh yeah, his name was Blind and he hated bright light a lot." — Man in Blind's Hideout (A Link to the Past)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 39
  5. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 90
  6. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 149
  7. ↑ "After cracking the seal with our powers, he sealed us inside of these crystals. He then gave us to his loyal monsters." — Maiden (A Link to the Past)
  8. ↑ "Link... It's me, Zelda... Don't be deceived by the magic of Blind the Thief! Be careful!" — Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past)
  9. ↑ "Ohh, thank you so much! You saved my life! Please take me outside." — Blind the Thief (A Link to the Past)
  10. ↑ "Gyaaah! Too bright!" — Blind the Thief (A Link to the Past)
  11. ↑ "Uhhnn... Link... I didn't want you involved in this... I told you not to leave home. You must rescue Princess Zelda... You are... the princess's... ... ... ..." — Blind the Thief (A Link to the Past)
  12. ↑ "Cieco il Ladrone" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  13. ↑ "Ah, sì, lo chiamavano Il Cieco perché non sopportava la luce." — Man in Blind's Hideout (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  14. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 143
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