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{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Ezlo
|image=  
|image = [[File:TMC Ezlo Artwork.png|150px]]
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|pronouns= He/him<ref>{{Cite|The Minish Ezlo, before he was cursed by Vaati. He is a famous Minish sage. Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations.|Minish Ezlo Figurine|TMC}}</ref>
|caption=
|title= The Minish Cap<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Link used Ezlo, the Minish Cap, to travel between the Hyrulean world and the tiny world of the Minish hidden in its cracks and quiet corners.|book= E |publisher= |page= 268}}</ref>
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'''Ezlo''' is [[Link]]'s main companion in {{TMC}}. He has the appearance of a green cap, like the one Link usually wears for his adventures, but with a face resembling a bird, with a huge yellow beak and cartoony eyes.
{{Term/Store|Ezlo||Series, TMC}},<ref name="E 270">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 270 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref> also known as '''Cap Ezlo''' when transformed into a hat by {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}},<ref name="E 270/> is a character and {{Term|TMC|Link|link}}'s main companion in {{TMC}}.


Ezlo gives Link advice and background of the current situation throughout the adventure, both spontaneously and on demand, with use of the Select button.<ref>{{Cite|Now, I suppose a boy like you still has much to learn about the world. If ever you need my insight, press SELECT. I'll be happy to help!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Ezlo's main use, gameplay-wise, is to shrink Link to [[Minish]] size whenever he nears a [[Minish Portal]].<ref>{{Cite|Look at that. At first glance, it appears to be a mere stump, yes? No! That stump is a portal used by people long ago to adjust their size! With my help, you can use it to shrink down to Minish size.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> He also serves as a parachute when Link jumps into [[Whirlwind (Object)|whirlwinds]], similar in use to {{TWW}}'s [[Deku Leaf]].<ref>{{Cite|Hmn?! Hmmmmnnnn... Ah, of course! How silly of me! Hey, my boy! Jump into that vortex over there for me! I think I've got an idea!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
==Appearance==
While in his cap form, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} has the appearance of a green cap much like the one {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} usually wears, albeit with a bird-like face, complete with a large yellow beak.
 
==Abilities==
{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} gives {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} advice and background information throughout their adventure, both spontaneously and on demand with use of the {{Term|TMC|Select Button|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Now, I suppose a boy like you still has much to learn about the world. If ever you need my insight, press {{Color|TMC Blue|SELECT}}. I'll be happy to help!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} has the ability to shrink {{Term|TMC|Link}} to {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} size whenever he nears a {{Term|TMC|Minish Portal|link}},<ref>{{Cite|Look at that. At first glance, it appears to be a mere stump, yes? No! That stump is a {{Color|TMC Blue|portal}} used by people long ago to adjust their size! With my help, you can use it to {{Color|TMC Blue|shrink down to Minish size}}.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> and also serves as a parachute when {{Term|TMC|Link}} jumps into {{Plural|TMC|Updraft|link}}, similar to the {{Term|TWWHD|Deku Leaf|link}} from {{TWW}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hmn?! Hmmmmnnnn... Ah, of course! How silly of me! Hey, my boy! {{Color|TMC Blue|Jump into that whirlwind}} over there for me! Heh heh heh... I wonder, is this a great idea or a terrible one?|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
[[File:ExeloOnLink.gif|left]]
{{Figurines|TMC}}
Link finds Ezlo in the [[Minish Woods]] being attacked by two [[Octorok]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Helllllp!!! Help meeee!!! Ouch! Won't somebody stop them!? Ow! Ow! Help... Somebody! Can't anybody hear me?|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> After the young hero saves him, Ezlo unites with Link and helps him on his quest for defeating [[Vaati]] and returning the [[Picori Blade]] to its former power.<ref>{{Cite|You know, you and I have a lot in common. You see, I, too, am on a quest to break a curse of Vaati's. And you say that reforging the sacred blade can break his curse, eh? Well, then you have found yourself a companion, my boy! My name is Ezlo. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
{{Manual|TMC|Ezlo|A mysterious creature that Link meets during his adventure. He chatters away noisily at Link. He can be quite fussy, but he does seem to know what he’s talking about.}}
 
{{Term|TMC|Link|link}} finds {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} in the {{Term|TMC|Minish Woods|link}} being attacked by two {{Plural|TMC|Octorok|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Helllllp!!! Help meeee!!! Ouch! Won't somebody stop them!? Ow! Ow! Help... Somebody! Can't anybody hear me?|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> After {{Term|TMC|Link}} saves him, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} joins him on his quest to defeat {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}} and return the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}} to its former power.<ref>{{Cite|You know, you and I have quite a lot in common. You see, I, too, am on a quest to break a curse of Vaati's. And you say that reforging the {{Color|TMC Red|sacred blade}} can break his curse, eh? Well, then you have found yourself a companion, my boy! My name is {{Color|TMC Green|Ezlo}}. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
Before meeting [[Link]], Ezlo was a renowned [[Minish]] craftsman and [[sage]], who was working on a cap that would grant the wishes of its wearer. The cap was supposed to be a gift for the humans, but when he finished the aforementioned [[Mage's Cap]], his apprentice [[Vaati]] (who was also a Minish at the time) stole it from his work desk and placed it onto himself, using its power to turn himself into the "most powerful sorcerer".<ref>{{Cite|That foul Vaati! What could he be scheming now? Link... I feel I owe you an explanation of what has happened. You see, Vaati and I are both [[Minish]]. I was once a famous sage and a renowned Minish craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice. But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men. One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans —-- my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without my permission...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Ezlo attempted to stop Vaati, but was unsuccessful. Vaati used the power he had received from the Minish Cap to curse Ezlo, transforming him into a creature resembling a cross between a green hat and a bird. Soon after, Link found Ezlo in the [[Minish Woods]].
 
[[File:Link'sCap(TMC).gif|left]]
After Link defeats Vaati in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]], Ezlo is transformed back into his original form. He tells [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] to combine her power with the Mage's Cap in order to undo all the damage done by Vaati.<ref>{{Cite|If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Before the [[Minish Door]] closes for another hundred years,<ref>{{Cite|The Minish Door opens but once in a hundred years, and it will soon close. I must return to my homeland soon.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Ezlo gives Link a green hat similar to the form he took while under Vaati's curse, remarking that it's the first time he's seen him wearing one and that it suits him.<ref>{{Cite|Heh... You know, I've never actually seen you wearing a cap until now! It suits you, little hero.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>


{{figurine|TMC|Minish Ezlo|The Minish Ezlo, before he was cursed by Vaati. He is a famous Minish sage. Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations.|[[File:Minish Ezlo Figurine.gif]]}}
Before meeting {{Term|TMC|Link}}, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} was a renowned {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} craftsman and sage who was working on the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|link}}, a {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|display=Cap}} that would grant the wishes of its wearer. The {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|display=Cap}} was intended as a gift for the {{Plural|TMC|Human|link}}, but when he finished it, his apprentice {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}} (who was also a {{Term|TMC|Minish}} at the time) stole it from his work desk and donned it, using its power to turn himself into a powerful sorcerer.<ref>{{Cite|I was once a famous sage and a renowned {{Color|TMC Green|Minish}} craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice. But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men. One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} attempted to stop {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, but was unsuccessful. {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} used the power he had received from the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap}} to place a {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|link}} on {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}, transforming him into a creature resembling a mix between a green hat and a bird.<ref>{{Cite|Tell me, how does it feel, my {{Color|TMC Blue|sorcerer's curse}}?|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} pursued {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} into {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}} through the {{Term|TMC|Minish Door|link}}, leading to his meeting with {{Term|TMC|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I came to the world of men hoping to stop Vaati, and I met you in the woods.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
{{figurine|TMC|Ezlo and Link|A young boy on a  quest with Ezlo to restore the [[Four Sword]]. With the sword's power, he hopes  to remove the curse on Princess  Zelda.|[[File:Ezlo and Link Figurine.gif‎]]}}
{{figurine|TMC|Ezlo (Cap)|A strange creature that looks at first like a  cap. He speaks roughly and treats Link like a child, but he actually  really likes Link.|[[File:Ezlo (Cap) Figurine.gif]]}}


==Non-canon Appearances==
After {{Term|TMC|Link}} defeats {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} in {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}}, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} is transformed back into his original form. He tells {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda|link}} to combine her power with the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap}} in order to undo all the damage done by {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}.<ref>{{Cite|If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Before the {{Term|TMC|Minish Door}} closes for another hundred years,<ref>{{Cite|The Minish Door opens but once every century, and soon, it must close. I must leave you both now and return to my homeland.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} gives {{Term|TMC|Link}} a green hat similar to the form he took while under {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|display=Curse}}, remarking that it is the first time he has seen him wearing one and that it suits him.<ref>{{Cite|Heh... You know, I’ve never actually seen you wearing a cap until now! It suits you, little hero.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|start}}
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Ezlo appears as a [[sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.


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==Other Appearances==
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==={{SSBB|-}}===
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{{Term|Series|Ezlo}} appears as a {{Term|SSBB|Sticker|link}} in {{SSBB}}.
!Artwork from
{{SSBSticker|header=yes}}
!Effect in [[The Subspace Emissary]]
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!Usable by
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|[[Ezlo]]
|[[File:Ezlo Sticker.png|50px]]
|'' The Minish Cap
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{{Noncanon|end}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The game menu normally displays several Ezlo images as a background.
*The menu of {{TMC}} displays several images of {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} in the background.
*Ezlo's face is only seen when he is talking or if the player wants advice; on occasions other than these, Link's hat model is the same as in {{FS}}.
*{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}'s face is only seen when he is talking or if the player wants advice; on occasions other than these, {{Term|TMC|Link|link}}'s hat model is the same as in {{FS}}.
*With full health Ezlo appears with his beak open and held high. After losing health, Ezlo's image has a closed beak, held low. If Link only has one Heart Container of Health left; then Ezlo's image will appear exhausted.
*When {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s {{Term|TMC|Life Gauge|link}} is full, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} appears with his beak open and held high. After losing {{Plural|TMC|Heart|link}}, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}'s beak closes and is held low. If {{Term|TMC|Link}} only has one {{Term|TMC|Heart Container|link}} remaining, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} appears exhausted.
*Ezlo's cap form has similar properties to his sage form; namely, the swirl of hair on his head, and the appearance of his eyes. His staff also has a beak and the swirl of hair similar to his cap form.
*{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}'s cap form has similar properties to his sage form; namely, the swirl of hair on his head, and the appearance of his eyes. His staff also has a beak and the swirl of hair similar to his cap form.
*{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} is almost identical in function to the [[Gnat Hat]] from {{FS}}.


==Etymology==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
|en=
|enM=
|ja= {{Romanize|エゼロ|Ezero}}
|jaM=
|esS= Ezero
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF= Exelo
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{de|Ezelo}}
|deM=
|it= Egeyo
|itM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TMC Link.png|Link and Ezlo in an attack pose
File:TMC Ezlo Sprite 2.png|{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}
File:TMC Link 07.png|Link and Ezlo blocking with the Shield
File:TMC Link Sprite 10.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}
File:TMC Link 06.png|Ezlo pecking Link
File:TMC Link Artwork 13.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}
File:Minish Link.png|Link and Ezlo examining a map
File:TMC Link Artwork 4.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} in an attack pose
File:Minish Link 02.png|Link getting lectured by Ezlo
File:TMC Link Artwork 3.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} blocking with the {{Term|TMC|Shield}}
File:Minish Link 03.png|Link and Ezlo coming to a halt
File:TMC Link Artwork 8.png|{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} pecking {{Term|TMC|Link}}
File:Ezlo Manga.jpg|Minish Ezlo from ''The Minish Cap'' manga
File:TMC Link Artwork 9.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} examining a map
File:TMC Link Artwork 6.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} getting lectured by {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}
File:TMC Link Artwork 7.png|{{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} coming to a halt
File:TMC Ezlo Sprite 3.png|{{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} in his {{Term|TMC|Minish}} form
File:TMC Green Clothes Sprite.png|The hat {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} gifts {{Term|TMC|Link}} at his departure
File:TMC Ezlo Concept Artwork.png|Concept Art of Ezlo
File:TMC (Manga) Ezlo.png|{{Term|TMC|Minish}} {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} from {{TMC|-}} manga
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


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{{Sages}}
 
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 24 March 2024

Ezlo,[3] also known as Cap Ezlo when transformed into a hat by Vaati,[3] is a character and Link's main companion in The Minish Cap.

Appearance

While in his cap form, Ezlo has the appearance of a green cap much like the one Link usually wears, albeit with a bird-like face, complete with a large yellow beak.

Abilities

Ezlo gives Link advice and background information throughout their adventure, both spontaneously and on demand with use of the Select Button.[4] Ezlo has the ability to shrink Link to Minish size whenever he nears a Minish Portal,[5] and also serves as a parachute when Link jumps into Updrafts, similar to the Deku Leaf from The Wind Waker.[6]

Biography

The Minish Cap Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Minish Cap logo
Ezlo
A mysterious creature that Link meets during his adventure. He chatters away noisily at Link. He can be quite fussy, but he does seem to know what he’s talking about.

Link finds Ezlo in the Minish Woods being attacked by two Octoroks.[7] After Link saves him, Ezlo joins him on his quest to defeat Vaati and return the Picori Blade to its former power.[8]

Before meeting Link, Ezlo was a renowned Minish craftsman and sage who was working on the Mage's Cap, a Cap that would grant the wishes of its wearer. The Cap was intended as a gift for the Humans, but when he finished it, his apprentice Vaati (who was also a Minish at the time) stole it from his work desk and donned it, using its power to turn himself into a powerful sorcerer.[9] Ezlo attempted to stop Vaati, but was unsuccessful. Vaati used the power he had received from the Mage's Cap to place a Sorcerer's Curse on Ezlo, transforming him into a creature resembling a mix between a green hat and a bird.[10] Ezlo pursued Vaati into Hyrule through the Minish Door, leading to his meeting with Link.[11]

After Link defeats Vaati in Dark Hyrule Castle, Ezlo is transformed back into his original form. He tells Princess Zelda to combine her power with the Mage's Cap in order to undo all the damage done by Vaati.[12] Before the Minish Door closes for another hundred years,[13] Ezlo gives Link a green hat similar to the form he took while under Vaati's Curse, remarking that it is the first time he has seen him wearing one and that it suits him.[14]

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Ezlo appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Ezlo Sticker Icon.png
Ezlo
The Minish Cap [Head] - Attack +19 All

Trivia

  • The menu of The Minish Cap displays several images of Ezlo in the background.
  • Ezlo's face is only seen when he is talking or if the player wants advice; on occasions other than these, Link's hat model is the same as in Four Swords.
  • When Link's Life Energy is full, Ezlo appears with his beak open and held high. After losing Hearts, Ezlo's beak closes and is held low. If Link only has one Heart Container remaining, Ezlo appears exhausted.
  • Ezlo's cap form has similar properties to his sage form; namely, the swirl of hair on his head, and the appearance of his eyes. His staff also has a beak and the swirl of hair similar to his cap form.
  • Ezlo is almost identical in function to the Gnat Hat from Four Swords.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Ezlo[19]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Exelo[17] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  •  
  • Ezelo Cap
The Italian Republic
Italian
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Ezero[18] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

References

  1. "Link used Ezlo, the Minish Cap, to travel between the Hyrulean world and the tiny world of the Minish hidden in its cracks and quiet corners." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 268)
  2. "The Minish Ezlo, before he was cursed by Vaati. He is a famous Minish sage. Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 270 (TMC)
  4. "Now, I suppose a boy like you still has much to learn about the world. If ever you need my insight, press SELECT. I'll be happy to help!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  5. "Look at that. At first glance, it appears to be a mere stump, yes? No! That stump is a portal used by people long ago to adjust their size! With my help, you can use it to shrink down to Minish size." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  6. "Hmn?! Hmmmmnnnn... Ah, of course! How silly of me! Hey, my boy! Jump into that whirlwind over there for me! Heh heh heh... I wonder, is this a great idea or a terrible one?" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  7. "Helllllp!!! Help meeee!!! Ouch! Won't somebody stop them!? Ow! Ow! Help... Somebody! Can't anybody hear me?" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  8. "You know, you and I have quite a lot in common. You see, I, too, am on a quest to break a curse of Vaati's. And you say that reforging the sacred blade can break his curse, eh? Well, then you have found yourself a companion, my boy! My name is Ezlo. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  9. "I was once a famous sage and a renowned Minish craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice. But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men. One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission..." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  10. "Tell me, how does it feel, my sorcerer's curse?" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  11. "I came to the world of men hoping to stop Vaati, and I met you in the woods." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  12. "If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  13. "The Minish Door opens but once every century, and soon, it must close. I must leave you both now and return to my homeland." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  14. "Heh... You know, I’ve never actually seen you wearing a cap until now! It suits you, little hero." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  15. 15.0 15.1 Encyclopedia, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
  16. 16.0 16.1 Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
  17. The Minish Cap manual, pg. 45
  18. Encyclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270
  19. The Minish Cap manual, pg. 65