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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
==={{OoT|-}}=== | ==={{OoT|-}}=== | ||
[[File:OoT Epona Model 2.png|thumb|220px|left|A young {{Term|OoT|Epona}} from {{OoT}}]] | |||
Epona is first seen when she is just a foal at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] in {{OoT}}, where she is raised by [[Malon]].<ref name="Friend"/> She is wild and untamed, running away when Link approaches, as only Malon can get close to her.<ref>{{Cite|It seems like Epona is afraid of you, fairy boy...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> After Malon teaches Link "[[Epona's Song]]",<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Epona stops running away and approaches Link. Malon then says that Epona has taken a liking to him.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Epona! She's grown fond of you, fairy boy.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> | Epona is first seen when she is just a foal at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] in {{OoT}}, where she is raised by [[Malon]].<ref name="Friend"/> She is wild and untamed, running away when Link approaches, as only Malon can get close to her.<ref>{{Cite|It seems like Epona is afraid of you, fairy boy...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> After Malon teaches Link "[[Epona's Song]]",<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Epona stops running away and approaches Link. Malon then says that Epona has taken a liking to him.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Epona! She's grown fond of you, fairy boy.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> | ||
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==={{BotW|-}}=== | ==={{BotW|-}}=== | ||
Though not stated in-game, Epona is the namesake of [[Epona Co.]], a 150-year-old company that makes horse goods from horse gear to fine items like brushes and riding wear worn by stable workers.<ref name="EponaCo">{{Cite Book|quote= {{Big|Epona Co.}} An established, all- encompassing horse goods maker with over one hundred and fifty years of experience. Our company name comes from the cultural developments between man and horse born from the beloved partner of a legendary hero, which serves as our motto. We handle everything from saddles and bridles to fine items like brushes and riding wear.|book= CaC|publisher= |page= 337}}</ref> Their company logo can be seen on the hats of Stable workers and the base of the [[Horse]] statue at the [[Sanidin Park Ruins]] indicating they were involved in its construction. | |||
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{{Term|BotW|Link|link}} can obtain {{Term|BotW|Epona}} in {{BotW}} by scanning either the {{SSB|-}} Link or {{TP|-}} Zelda 30th Anniversary Link [[amiibo]]. Unlike other {{Plural|BotW|Horse|link}} in the game, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} does not need to be tamed and can be immediately mounted. Once registered at a {{Term|BotW|Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} cannot be obtained more than once through the amiibo, even if she is deceased; if she dies, she can be revived by {{Term|BotW|Malanya|link}}. | {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} can obtain {{Term|BotW|Epona}} in {{BotW}} by scanning either the {{SSB|-}} Link or {{TP|-}} Zelda 30th Anniversary Link [[amiibo]]. Unlike other {{Plural|BotW|Horse|link}} in the game, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} does not need to be tamed and can be immediately mounted. Once registered at a {{Term|BotW|Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} cannot be obtained more than once through the amiibo, even if she is deceased; if she dies, she can be revived by {{Term|BotW|Malanya|link}}. | ||
Like the {{Term|BotW|Giant Horse|link}}, workers at {{Term|BotW|Highland Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Outskirt Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|South Akkala Stable|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Woodland Stable|link}} refuse to change {{Term|BotW|Epona}}'s {{Term|BotW|Mane|link}} or {{Term|BotW|Horse Gear|link}}, as they believe she would hate it if they did so.<ref>{{Cite|Hello there! That's a mighty find horse you have. If you like, I can change out her {{Color|BotW Blue|gear}} or maybe... Oh? Actually, this horse is different from any I've ever seen before. My, she's so lovely and graceful... I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure this little lady would absolutely hate it if you changed her mane or gear. I'm so sorry about that.|Canni|BotW}}</ref> Upon her registration, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} | As a result of being the namesake for Epona Co., Epona is famous and legendary horse among the stable owners, as they recognize her when Link registers her and will force Link to name her Epona as they will not accept any other name. Like the {{Term|BotW|Giant Horse|link}}, workers at {{Term|BotW|Highland Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Outskirt Stable|link}}, {{Term|BotW|South Akkala Stable|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Woodland Stable|link}} refuse to change {{Term|BotW|Epona}}'s {{Term|BotW|Mane|link}} or {{Term|BotW|Horse Gear|link}}, as they believe she would hate it if they did so.<ref>{{Cite|Hello there! That's a mighty find horse you have. If you like, I can change out her {{Color|BotW Blue|gear}} or maybe... Oh? Actually, this horse is different from any I've ever seen before. My, she's so lovely and graceful... I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure this little lady would absolutely hate it if you changed her mane or gear. I'm so sorry about that.|Canni|BotW}}</ref> Upon her registration, {{Term|BotW|Epona}} receives a special {{Term|BotW|Bridle|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Saddle|link}} set called {{Term|BotW|Epona Gear|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 161}}</ref> | ||
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==={{TotK|-}}=== | ==={{TotK|-}}=== | ||
{{ | Epona can be obtained via amiibo with the same method from {{BotW|-}}. Alternatively if Link had Epona registered in {{BotW|-}}, her save data will be carried over. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
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* {{Term|Series|Catherine|link}} | * {{Term|Series|Catherine|link}} | ||
* {{Term|Series|Cloud|link}} | * {{Term|Series|Cloud|link}} | ||
* {{Term|Series|Epona Gear|link}} | |||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
