:''This article is about the recurring species. For information on the enemy from [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]], see [[Keaton (Enemy)]].''
{{Hatnote|This article is about the recurring species. For information on the enemy from {{TMC}}, see {{Term|Series|Purple Keaton|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Yellow Keaton|link}}.}}
'''Keatons''' are a race of fox-like creatures. They are first mentioned in {{OoT}}, and appear as allies in {{MM}}.
{{Term/Store|Keaton|Keatons|Series, MM, MM3D}} are a recurring race of fox-like creatures in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 245 {{Exp Game|MM}}}}</ref>
==Anatomy==
==Anatomy==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:Keatonmask1.png|left|60px]]
[[File:OoT Keaton Mask Render.png|left|60px]]
{{Main|Keaton Mask}}
{{Main|Keaton Mask}}
No Keatons appear in {{OoT}}, though a [[Keaton Mask]] can be obtained as part of a trading quest. It is the first [[Mask]] obtained from the shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and can be sold to the guard at the far end of [[Kakariko Village]] as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.<ref>{{Cite|Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?|Guard|OoT}}</ref>
No Keatons appear in {{OoT}}, though a [[Keaton Mask]] can be obtained as part of a trading quest. It is the first [[Mask]] obtained from the shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town]], and can be sold to the guard at the far end of [[Kakariko Village]] as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.<ref>{{Cite|Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?|Guard|OoT}}</ref>
===''Majora's Mask''===
==={{MM|-}}===
[[File:MM3D Keaton Notebook Portrait.png|left|A Keaton's picture in the Bomber's Notebook from ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
{{Main|Keaton's Quiz}}
A single Keaton appears in several locations in {{MM}}, hiding within [[Moving Grass]] and playing tricks on people.<ref>{{Cite|It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass...|Gossip Stone|MM}}</ref> In order to draw out the Keaton, Link must cut at least one clump of Moving Grass wear the Keaton Mask a before all of the clumps have been destroyed. The Keaton will then appear and ask the young hero five questions about people and locations in ''Majora's Mask''.<ref>{{Cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices...|Keaton|MM}}</ref> The Keaton appears in all locations in Termina that contain Moving Grass, such as [[North Clock Town]], [[Mountain Village]] or along [[Milk Road]], excluding those in the beginning [[Catacombs]].
A single Keaton appears in several locations in {{MM}}, hiding within [[Rustling Grass]] and playing tricks on people.<ref>{{Cite|It seems Keaton, the ghost fox, plays tricks in the grass...|Gossip Stone|MM}}</ref> In order to draw out the Keaton, Link must cut at least one clump of Rustling Grass wear the Keaton Mask a before all of the clumps have been destroyed. Additionally, at least one clump of {{Term|MM3D|Rustling Grass}} must be left remaining in order for the {{Term|MM3D|Keaton}} to show itself. The Keaton will then appear and offer the [[Keaton's Quiz]] minigame, asking the young hero five questions about people and locations in {{MM|-}}.<ref>{{Cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices...|Keaton|MM}}</ref> The Keaton appears in all locations in Termina that contain Rustling Grass, such as [[North Clock Town]], [[Mountain Village]] or along [[Milk Road]], excluding those in the {{Term|MM3D|Lost Woods|link}}.
====Keaton Quiz====
There are a total of thirty questions that could possibly be asked by the Keaton, with three possible answers. If the young hero answers them all right, Link will obtain a [[Piece of Heart]]. However, if Link fails to answer the questions correctly, he can try again, but the Keaton can only be summoned once every three-day cycle. Choosing to summon the Keaton again and answering the five questions after receiving the Heart Piece will yield a Red [[Rupee]] as a reward. However, in {{MM3D}}, answering the five questions again will instead yield a [[Fishing Hole Pass]]. Should Link remove the Keaton Mask before speaking to the Keaton, it will disappear, though it can be summoned again.
The list of possible questions that the Keaton can ask are as follows:
| At what time does Romani, the ranch girl, wake up?
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Six}}'''
| Seven
| She never gets up
|-
| Darmani is of which race?
| Deku Scrub
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Goron}}'''
| Zora
|-
| How many balloons does Romani, the girl at the ranch, use during practice?
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|One}}'''
| Two
| She doesn't use balloons
|-
| How many cows are there at Romani Ranch?
| Two
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Three}}'''
| Four
|-
| How many cuccos are there in the barn at Romani Ranch?
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|One}}'''
| Two
| There are none
|-
| How many tiny cow figurines are there in Clock Town?
| Eight
| Nine
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Ten}}'''
|-
| How many mailboxes are there in Clock Town?
| Four
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Five}}'''
| Six
|-
| How many members are there in the Zora band, The Indigo-Go's?
| Four
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Five}}'''
| Six
|-
| How old is Tingle, the map salesman?
| 15
| 25
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|35}}'''
|-
| Is Tingle the mapmaker left-handed or right-handed?
| Left-handed
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Right-handed}}'''
| Ambidextrous
|-
| Mikau is of which race?
| Deku Scrub
| Goron
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Zora}}'''
|-
| Once it's completed, how tall will the festival tower at the carnival be?
| Two stories
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Four stories}}'''
| Six stories
|-
| What are the magic words that Tingle created? Tingle, Tingle...what?
| Abracadabra!
| Kookoo-Tingle-Rama!
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Kooloo-Limpah!}}'''
|-
| What bad habit does Anju, the innkeeper, have?
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|She's quick to apologize}}'''
| She's quick to get angry
| She's quick to break into tears
|-
| What color of trunks does Tingle the mapmaker wear?
| Yellow
| He doesn't wear any
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Red}}'''
|-
| What does the owner of the Bomb Shop call his mother?
| Old Lady
| Mother
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Mommy}}'''
|-
| What instrument does the Skull Kid play?
| Tin Whistle
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Flute}}'''
| Ocarina
|-
| What is Anju, the innkeeper, bad at doing?
| Cleaning
| Writing letters
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Cooking}}'''
|-
| What is the name given to you by Romani, the girl at the ranch?
| Butterfly
| Cricket
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Grasshopper}}'''
|-
| What is the name of Anju's father?
| Padre
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Tortus}}'''
| Tertal
|-
| What is the name of Clock Town's inn?
| Stockpile Inn
| Stop On Inn
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Stock Pot Inn}}'''
|-
| What is the name of the festival that is to be held in Clock Town?
| Carnival of the Moon
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Carnival of Time}}'''
| Carnival of Masks
|-
| What is the name of the mayor of Clock Town?
| Babour
| Cagour
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Dotour}}'''
|-
| What is the name of the singer in the Zora band, The Indigo-Go's?
| Toto
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Lulu}}'''
| Ruto
|-
| What is the name of the song that Romani, the girl at the ranch, teaches you?
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Epona's Song}}'''
| Song of Healing
| Song of the Field
|-
| What is the name of the vintage milk sold at the Milk Bar?
| Romani Run
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Chateau Romani}}'''
| Chateau Moroni
|-
| What time does Romani, the girl at the ranch, go to bed?
| Seven
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Eight}}'''
| She doesn't sleep
|-
| What weapon does Romani, the girl at the ranch, use in practice?
| Slingshot
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Bow}}'''
| She doesn't use one
|-
| Where does Cremia, manager of Romani Ranch, try to deliver her milk?
| Curiosity Shop
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Milk Bar}}'''
| Stock Pot Inn
|-
| Who is the leader of the Bombers gang?
| Gorman
| Viscen
| '''{{exp|Correct answer|Jim}}'''
|}
==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Keaton seems to be based on the Japanese word, {{Romanize|狐|{{Wp|Kitsune}}}}. It is possible that the Japanese name, {{Romanize|キータン|Kītan}}, is a combination of the first letter in Kistune, "Ki" (''き''), and "-tan" (''たん'') a childish suffix often used for mascot characters, as would fit with the Keaton Mask.
Keaton seems to be based on the Japanese word, {{Romanize|狐|{{Wp|Kitsune}}}}. It is possible that the Japanese name, {{Romanize|キータン|Kītan}}, is a combination of the first letter in Kitsune, "Ki" (''き''), and "-tan" (''たん'') a childish suffix often used for mascot characters, as would fit with the Keaton Mask.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Keaton.png|Keaton from ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM Keaton.png|Link speaking with a Keaton from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Keaton.png|Link speaking with a Keaton in ''Majora's Mask''
Keatons are three-tailed, fox-like creatures whose characteristics are derived from the mythological Japanese fox creatures, kitsune, which are nine-tailed foxes. They have yellow fur and their three tails bear black fur on the tips. Keatons are said to recognize one another by the sheen of their tails,[2] indicating subtle differences between each member.
No Keatons appear in Ocarina of Time, though a Keaton Mask can be obtained as part of a trading quest. It is the first Mask obtained from the shop in Hyrule Castle Town, and can be sold to the guard at the far end of Kakariko Village as a gift for his son. Keaton is said to be a popular character.[3]
A single Keaton appears in several locations in Majora's Mask, hiding within Rustling Grass and playing tricks on people.[4] In order to draw out the Keaton, Link must cut at least one clump of Rustling Grass wear the Keaton Mask a before all of the clumps have been destroyed. Additionally, at least one clump of Rustling Grass must be left remaining in order for the Keaton to show itself. The Keaton will then appear and offer the Keaton's Quiz minigame, asking the young hero five questions about people and locations in Majora's Mask.[5] The Keaton appears in all locations in Termina that contain Rustling Grass, such as North Clock Town, Mountain Village or along Milk Road, excluding those in the Lost Woods.
Nomenclature
Keaton seems to be based on the Japanese word, 狐 (Kitsune). It is possible that the Japanese name, キータン (Kītan), is a combination of the first letter in Kitsune, "Ki" (き), and "-tan" (たん) a childish suffix often used for mascot characters, as would fit with the Keaton Mask.
↑"Hee-hee-ho! Hello, child. If you are attempting to fool me, it is impossible. We Keatons can recognize our own by the sheen of our tails." — Keaton (Majora's Mask)
↑"Is that a "Kee...something..." character mask? I heard he's very popular recently? He's my boy's favorite. That "Kee...something..." mask... If you don't mind... Will you sell it to me?" — Guard (Ocarina of Time)
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