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{{Boss
{{Infobox Boss
|name = Grim Creeper
|type = mini
|type = mini
|image = [[File:Evil Eagle Official Artwork.png|200px|The sprite of the Grim Creeper in ''Link's Awakening'']]
|image =
|caption = The Grim Creeper riding Evil Eagle
{{Media
|game = {{LA}}
|Model LANS= File:LANS Grim Creeper Model.png
|dungeon = [[Eagle's Tower]]
|Sprite LA= File:LA Grim Creeper Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Grim Creeper Sprite.png
}}
|caption =  
|game = LA
|dungeon = {{Term|LA|Eagle's Tower|link}}
|weakness =
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The '''Grim Creeper''' is a cowardly mini-boss. [[Link]] encounters him midway through the [[Eagle's Tower]] dungeon of {{LA}}. After a short introduction, Grim Creeper proceeds to use a [[flute]] to call six [[Keese#Size|Big Keese]] to attack Link. To defeat them, Link must destroy the Keese before they leave the screen. If he misses any, he has to try again. Any weapon will do, but the sword is by far the easiest to use. Once all the Keese are destroyed in one blow, Grim Creeper flees, but not permanently. He comes back to ride [[Evil Eagle]] in the final boss battle in Eagle's Tower.
The {{Term/Store|Grim Creeper||Series, LA, LADX, LANS}} is a {{Term|LA|Sub-Boss}} and character in {{LA}}.{{Exp Game|LA}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 183 {{Exp Game|LA}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= DAB |publisher= |page= 69}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Characteristics==
*Its name is an obvious reference to the [[Wikipedia:Death (personification)|Grim Reaper]].
==={{LA|-}}===
*The flute the Grim Creeper uses may be a reference to the [[Flute]] from the original {{LOZ}}. Judging by the creature's Japanese name, it is a [[wikipedia:Piccolo|piccolo]].
The {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} appears to be a humanoid with a skull for head, and a fondness for bats. {{Term|LA|Link|link}} encounters him midway through the {{Term|LA|Eagle's Tower|link}} {{Term|LA|Dungeon}} of {{LA}}. After a short introduction, {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} proceeds to use a {{Term|LA|Flute|link}} to call six {{Plural|LA|Battle Bat|link}} to attack {{Term|LA|Link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hey runt! You think you can take me?! All right boys, get this punk out of my face!|Grim Creeper|LANS}}</ref> To defeat them, {{Term|LA|Link}} must kill the {{Plural|LA|Keese}} before they leave the screen. If he misses any {{Plural|LA|Keese}}, he has to try again. Any weapon will do, but the {{Term|LA|Sword}} is by far the easiest to use. Once all the {{Plural|LA|Battle Bat}} are destroyed in one blow, {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} flees, but not before vowing revenge for his beloved bats.<ref>{{Cite|You dirty rat! You k-k-k...beat my brothers! You'll pay!! I'll never forget you!|Grim Creeper|LADX}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You lousy so-and-so! Those creeps were some of my best friends! You'll pay! I'll never forget you!|Grim Creeper|LANS}}</ref> He lives up to his word in the final {{Term|LA|Boss}} battle in {{Term|LA|Eagle's Tower}}, where he sends away his remaining bats, and uses his {{Term|LA|Flute}} to summon {{Term|LA|Evil Eagle|link}} as a mount.<ref>{{Cite|BAH! I'm not going to hold back! I'm going to make you wish you were never born!!|Grim Creeper|LANS}}</ref> Upon the defeat of the {{Term|LA|Evil Eagle}}, the {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} uses his last breath to warn that all, {{Term|LA|Link}} included, will be lost if the {{Term|LA|Wind Fish|link}}'s wakes, as they're all in his dream.<ref>{{Cite|My energy... gone...I...lost! But you will be lost too, if the {{Color|LANS Pink|Wind Fish}} wakes! Same as me... You...are...in... his...dream...|Grim Creeper|LANS}}</ref>
*The [[Skull Kid]]s may have been inspired by the Grim Creeper, as they also play a flute that they use as a weapon or to summon monsters and also wear [[Skull Mask]]s. Whether Grim Creeper is wearing a mask or not is unclear.
 
*The battle with the [[Twilit Carrier Kargarok]] is similar to the battle with [[Evil Eagle]] and Grim Creeper, as both involve a masked rider commandeering a huge bird.
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|LA (Cagiva)}}
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, the {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} and {{Term|LA|Evil Eagle}} appear in chapter 7. Prior to his appearance, {{Plural|LA|Moblin}} captured {{Term|LA|Felicia|link}} and gave her to the {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}}. He attempts to dissuade {{Term|LA|Link}} from attacking by holding Felicia hostage, but {{Term|LA|Link}} manages to cut through only the {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} and the {{Term|LA|Evil Eagle}}. {{Noncanon|End}}
 
==Nomenclature==
The {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}}'s name is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Death (personification)|Grim Reaper]].
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MiniBoss7 Grim Creeper.gif|The Grim Creeper in ''Link's Awakening''
File:LADX Grim Creeper.png|{{Term|LADX|Grim Creeper}} playing the {{Term|LADX|Flute}}
File:LAgrimcreeper.jpg|Grim Creeper playing the flute
File:LADX Evil Eagle.png|The {{Term|LADX|Evil Eagle}} controlled by the {{Term|LADX|Grim Creeper}}
File:LAevileagle.jpg|The Evil Eagle controlled by the Grim Creeper
File:LA Evil Eagle Artwork.png|The {{Term|LA|Grim Creeper}} riding {{Term|LA|Evil Eagle}} in the Suzana Art Works guide
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Names
{{Ref}}
|ja=  {{Romanize|ピッコロ使い|Pikkoro Tukai||3}}
|jaM= Piccolo User
|es= 
|esM=
|fr= 
|frM=
|de= 
|deM=
|it= 
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|ko= 
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{{Bosses|LA}}
{{Bosses|LA}}
{{LivingCorpse}}


[[Category:Bosses]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Bosses in Link's Awakening]]
|Guardians, Humanoid Enemies
[[Category:Characters in Link's Awakening (Cagiva)]]
|bosses= LA, LADX, LANS
|characters= LA (Cagiva)
}}

Latest revision as of 16:15, 18 March 2023

The Grim Creeper is a Guardian and character in Link's Awakening.(LA)[1][2]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

The Grim Creeper appears to be a humanoid with a skull for head, and a fondness for bats. Link encounters him midway through the Eagle's Tower Dungeon of Link's Awakening. After a short introduction, Grim Creeper proceeds to use a Flute to call six Battle Bats to attack Link.[3] To defeat them, Link must kill the Keese before they leave the screen. If he misses any Keese, he has to try again. Any weapon will do, but the Sword is by far the easiest to use. Once all the Battle Bats are destroyed in one blow, Grim Creeper flees, but not before vowing revenge for his beloved bats.[4][5] He lives up to his word in the final Boss battle in Eagle's Tower, where he sends away his remaining bats, and uses his Flute to summon Evil Eagle as a mount.[6] Upon the defeat of the Evil Eagle, the Grim Creeper uses his last breath to warn that all, Link included, will be lost if the Wind Fish's wakes, as they're all in his dream.[7]

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

Non-Canon Information
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In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, the Grim Creeper and Evil Eagle appear in chapter 7. Prior to his appearance, Moblins captured Felicia and gave her to the Grim Creeper. He attempts to dissuade Link from attacking by holding Felicia hostage, but Link manages to cut through only the Grim Creeper and the Evil Eagle.

Nomenclature

The Grim Creeper's name is a reference to the Grim Reaper.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ピッコロ使(つが)い (Pikkoro Tsukai) (LA)[9]Piccolo User
The Italian Republic
Italian
Grim Creeper (LA | LADX)[8]
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Gallery

  • Grim Creeper playing the Flute

    Grim Creeper playing the Flute

  • The Evil Eagle controlled by the Grim Creeper

    The Evil Eagle controlled by the Grim Creeper

  • The Grim Creeper riding Evil Eagle in the Suzana Art Works guide

    The Grim Creeper riding Evil Eagle in the Suzana Art Works guide

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 183 (LA)
  2. ↑ Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 69
  3. ↑ "Hey runt! You think you can take me?! All right boys, get this punk out of my face!" — Grim Creeper (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  4. ↑ "You dirty rat! You k-k-k...beat my brothers! You'll pay!! I'll never forget you!" — Grim Creeper (Link's Awakening DX)
  5. ↑ "You lousy so-and-so! Those creeps were some of my best friends! You'll pay! I'll never forget you!" — Grim Creeper (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  6. ↑ "BAH! I'm not going to hold back! I'm going to make you wish you were never born!!" — Grim Creeper (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  7. ↑ "My energy... gone...I...lost! But you will be lost too, if the Wind Fish wakes! Same as me... You...are...in... his...dream..." — Grim Creeper (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  8. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 183
  9. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 27
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