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:''Bridge Builder redirects here. For the family in ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', see [[Bridge Builders]].''
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|title= Bridge Worker<ref name="Bridge Worker">{{Cite|But I agree that the bridge is a sad mess. The huge storms we had really did a number on it. I was going to call a {{Color|ST Light Blue|bridge worker}} I know in the {{Color|ST Light Red|Snow Realm}} to fix the mess. But with the Spirit Tracks vanishing, I've got bigger fish to fry. See, I deal with merchants all over the world, and I can't get anywhere now! Wait... You're an engineer, aren't you? Well, that's just perfect! Go fetch that bridge worker so we can both get on with our business. Sounds good?|Linebeck III|ST}}</ref>
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|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|Can you believe he just took off with that ring? It's worth almost double what I owed!|Linebeck III|ST}}</ref>
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The '''Bridge Worker''' is a minor character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' that lives alone in an [[Bridge Worker's Home|isolated abode]] within the [[Snow Realm]]. In the absence of an actual name, his title operates as a satisfactory description of his mainstream work. Like many characters and objects in ''Spirit Tracks'', the Bridge Worker is a prime example of the popular literary technique called the [[Wikipedia:Chekhov's gun|Chekhov's Gun]], as his services are not necessary, or even significant until later, once [[Link]] meets with [[Linebeck III]], at the [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]].
{{Term/Store|Kenzo||Series, ST}} is a character in {{ST}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 288}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Trading Post Assistance===
{{Term|ST|Kenzo}} is an expert craftsman who specializes in bridge-building and lives alone in isolated abode within the {{Term|ST|Snow Realm|link}}, known as the {{Term|ST|Bridge Worker's Home|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|See, I'm a bridge worker, carpenter, and craftsman, so I know all about work. If ya need a bridge, I'm your guy. I'll travel to any place that needs a bridge. It's called bein' a professional!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> When {{Term|ST|Link|link}} obtains the {{Term|ST|Ocean Rail Map|link}} and journeys to the {{Term|ST|Ocean Realm|link}}, he finds that the bridge to the Realm has fallen under dilapidation and is in need of immediate repair if he is to continue his adventure.<ref>{{Cite|We can't make it over that broken bridge... Now how are we supposed to get to the new realm?|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> At the nearby {{Term|ST|Trading Post|link}}, {{Term|ST|Linebeck III|link}} mentions a bridge worker from the {{Term|ST|Snow Realm}},<ref name="Bridge Worker"/> and suggests that {{Term|ST|Link}} ferry him to the broken bridge for their mutual benefit.<ref>{{Cite|Wait... You're an engineer, aren't you? Well, that's just perfect! Go fetch that bridge worker so we can both get on with our business.|Linebeck III|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Link}} locates {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} at his home and informs him of the job, which he readily accepts, implying that he has personal history with {{Term|ST|Linebeck III|display=Linebeck}}.<ref>{{Cite|What? Ya want me to fix the bridge? ...All right, let me at it! I got somethin' to tell that Linebeck anyhow.|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>
At the Trading Post, the Spirit Tracks that once smoothly ferried passing trains past this station had fallen under dilapidation, and are in need of immediate repair if Link is to continue his adventure.<ref>{{cite|We can't make it over that broken bridge... Now how are we supposed to get to the new realm?|Princess Zelda|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Linebeck III implies that Link find a bridge worker that can repair the tracks and get them both out of such a predicament.<ref>{{cite|Just look at that bridge... It's a complete mess! How are we supposed to get to the other side with the bridge in this state? Maybe someone around here can fix it for us.|Linebeck III|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Link locates the Bridge Worker in the Snow Realm, who agrees to come down to the Trading Post with him on his [[Spirit Train]], under the condition that Link obey the speed limits and signs scattered about the [[Spirit Tracks (Rails)|Spirit Tracks]], and that he not only arrives safe and sound, but precisely at the station, as well. The Bridge Worker surveys the damage and agrees to take on the job, for a steep fee of 5000 [[Rupees]], a price that includes this job and any other previous debt Linebeck has carried over from previous encounters with the Bridge Worker.<ref>{{cite|Hmm, yep, this bridge got a number done on it. It's not beyond fixin', though. It'll take a while, so go kill some time and come back later.|Bridge Worker|Spirit Tracks}}</ref><ref>{{cite|We found the Regal Ring! It should cover the 5,000 Rupees for the bridge!|N/A|Spirit Tracks}}</ref>


After locating the [[Treasure#Regal Ring|lost heirloom]] of [[Linebeck|Linebeck Senior]] at the rear of the Trading Post, the Bridge Worker completes his work.<ref>{{cite|There we go! It's not perfect, but it's strong enough to cross on. Might be a little shaky in spots, though, so you might, uh, wanna cross quickly... Oh, don't look so spooked! It's fine, I tell ya! It'll get ya to the other side!|Bridge Worker|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> In payment, the Bridge Worker takes Linebeck Senior's treasured Regal Ring (estimated to be worth 8000 rupees) , without giving Linebeck III or Link the remaining 3000 rupees in change they would have received if the payment was in rupees alone. Although it is not necessary for any aspect of the future plot, the Bridge Worker will wait at the Trading Post until the time comes when Link is available to ferry him back to his [[Bridge Worker's Home|home]] in the Snow Realm.<ref>{{cite|I'm pretty bushed. Lemme just rest my bones here awhile. When you head back, do me a favor and lemme catch a ride with you!|Bridge Worker|ST}}</ref>
On his way back to the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train|link}}, {{Term|ST|Link}} encounters {{Term|ST|Ferrus|link}} just outside the {{Term|ST|Bridge Worker's Home}}, who warns the young engineer that {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} is especially fussy about following the rules of the tracks.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, but you should know that the bridge worker is super-mega fussy. If you don't {{Color|ST Light Blue|blow your whistle when the signs say so}}... Or if you don't {{Color|ST Light Blue|follow the signs telling you to speed up or slow down}}... Or if you don't {{Color|ST Light Blue|stop right at the platform}}... Or if you {{Color|ST Light Blue|get hit by an enemy}} while you're traveling... He'll jump off the train and yell at you till he's blue in the face.|Ferrus|ST}}</ref> As {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} is {{Term|ST|Link}}'s first {{Term|ST|Passenger|link}} aboard the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train}}, this serves as instructions on how to properly transport {{Plural|ST|Passenger}} and keep them from disembarking the train.


===Anouki Village Assistance===
Back at the {{Term|ST|Trading Post}}, {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} surveys the damage and agrees to fix the bridge,<ref>{{Cite|Hmm, yep, this bridge got a number done on it. It's not beyond fixin', though.|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> for a steep fee of 5,000 {{Plural|ST|Rupee|link}}, a price that includes previous debts that {{Term|ST|Linebeck III}} apparently owes the bridge worker.<ref>{{Cite|Course, course. Just leave it to me! Shouldn't be a problem. Assumin', of course, that you've got my repair fee on hand. Ya do, right? Ya also still owe me for the work I did on your house. So along with the bridge... Hmm, I'd say 5,000 Rupees oughta cover the bill nicely!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Linebeck III}}'s plan to cover the bill is to have {{Term|ST|Link}} locate the {{Term|ST|Regal Ring|link}}, a secret {{Term|ST|Treasure|link}} buried by his grandfather, {{Term|ST|Linebeck|link|display=Linebeck Senior}}, supposedly valued at 8,000 {{Plural|ST|Rupee}}. Just as {{Term|ST|Link}} returns with the {{Term|ST|Treasure}} in hand, {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} finishes his work,<ref>{{Cite|Just came by to let ya know the bridge is all patched up.|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> and takes the {{Term|ST|Regal Ring}} for himself as payment, pocketing the 3,000-{{Term|ST|Rupee}} difference.<ref>{{Cite|Sure is! And now that the work's done, I'll take that ring as payment! So this little doodad's worth 8,000 Rupees? Coulda fooled me. Still, it beats takin' another IOU!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>
Some time later, the [[Anouki]] of [[Anouki Village]] require the Bridge Worker to aid them in their present "neighborhood watch" mission, carried out by all the village's inhabitants, by erecting a wooden fence around the town's premises to keep so-called "monsters" out.<ref>{{cite|Take a look, pal. We're thinkin' about buildin' a fence to keep monsters out.|Honcho|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> The Bridge Worker is reluctant to go at first, but after realizing an expert craftsman will accept any job, no matter the size or the relevance, he submits.<ref>{{cite|What?! They're lookin' for someone to build a fence in Anouki Village? What does that have to do with me? I'm the BRIDGE worker! Got that? BRIDGE! Ya think I want to build some ugly old fence?!|Bridge Worker|Spirit Tracks}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What's that ya say? A true craftsman can build anything he wants to? Hmm... I think I know more about what a craftsman can do than you do, kid! Still, maybe ya got a point there... Tell ya what! I'll build that fence after all! We can go right now!|Bridge Worker|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> After ferrying the Bridge Worker to the small town from his abode within the Snow Realm, he immediately goes to work on the fence, with the 15 logs of [[lumber]] Link also transported to the village via [[Spirit Train]].<ref>{{cite|So, listen... Do ya think ya can bring us both lumber and a handyman? We'd be eternally grateful, guy!|Anouki|Spirit Tracks}}</ref><ref>{{cite|We're gonna build a huge fence, so we need at least 15 logs!|Anouki|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> The Bridge Worker makes little work of the fence (as long as Link doesn't wait around at Anouki Village), and after it's completion, Link receives a gratuitous [[Force Gem]] from one of the Anouki; the Force Gem reveals new Spirit Tracks in the Snow Realm that connect the main train track system of Hyrule to the otherwise inaccessible [[Snowdrift Station]].
 
Some time later, the {{Plural|ST|Anouki|link}} of {{Term|ST|Anouki Village|link}} plan to erect a wooden fence as part of their "neighborhood watch" mission to keep so-called "monsters" out,<ref>{{Cite|Take a look, pal. We're thinkin' about buildin' a fence to keep monsters out.|Honcho|ST}}</ref> and require the aid of a handyman.<ref>{{Cite|Hey there, little guy! I know we don't got any lumber around these parts. And...we don't really got anyone with the know-how to build a fence. So, listen... Do ya think ya can bring us both lumber and a handyman? We'd be eternally grateful, guy!|Yeko|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Link}} can return to the {{Term|ST|Trading Post}} to find Kenzo, who is looking for a change of scenery.<ref>{{Cite|Well, whaddaya think? The bridge hasn't fallen down yet! Not too shabby, eh? But this place is kind of a bore for a cosmopolitan fella like myself. Actually, I'm thinkin' of headin' somewhere new...|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> When {{Term|ST|Link}} mentions the job in {{Term|ST|Anouki Village}}, {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} initially resists the idea of building something other than a bridge,<ref>{{Cite|What?! They're lookin' for someone to build a fence in {{Color|ST Light Blue|Anouki Village}}? What does that have to do with me? I'm the BRIDGE worker! Got that? BRIDGE! Ya think I want to build some ugly old fence?!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> but quickly changes his mind and agrees to the job after inferring that a "true craftsman" can build any structure.<ref>{{Cite|What's that ya say? A true craftsman can build anything he wants to? Hmm... I think I know more about what a craftsman can do than you do, kid! Still, maybe ya got a point there... Tell ya what! I'll build that fence after all! We can go right now!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> After another trip on the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train}}, {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} arrives invigorated and ready to work,<ref>{{Cite|What? We're here already? Your driving was so smooth that the trip just flew by! I'm rested and ready to tackle the work. Off I go!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> so long as there is sufficient {{Term|ST|Lumber|link}} for him to work with.<ref>{{Cite|Ya don't have any lumber? But that's the key ingredient!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> However, {{Term|ST|Kenzo}} is never shown to actually complete the structure, and works away at it for the remainder of the game.<ref>{{Cite|Eh? What do you mean, "no progress?!" See, that's why projects like this are tough! Can't ya see? The base is the most important! Ya can't just throw it together! If I leave this for later, the end product is gonna be completely off! It's the details that make a true craftsman! And I been at this my whole life! If ya understand, then get outta my hair and let me get back to work!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Interestingly, though Link ferried him a long ways to the Trading Post on his Spirit Train from the Snow Realm, the plot does not ''require'' for him to return to his residence.
*{{Term|ST|Kenzo}} strongly resembles {{Term|PH|Gazpacho|link}} from {{PH}}, implying that he may be a descendant. This is further supported by the fact that he has a portrait of {{Term|PH|Gazpacho}} in his house.
*Like all passengers that board the Spirit Train, the Bridge Worker makes various, albeit humorous remarks at the end of the ride based on its smoothness and Link's ability as an engineer.<ref>{{cite|I guess I did agree to help ya. But this time, take me to Anouki Village safely! Don't drive like a maniac!|Bridge Worker|Spirit Tracks}}</ref>
*{{Term|ST|Kenzo}} is apparently a union member. He implies this when {{Term|ST|Link}} has a {{Term|ST|Freight Car|link}} with which to transport {{Term|ST|Lumber}}, but nonetheless takes him to {{Term|ST|Anouki Village}} without any {{Term|ST|Lumber}} to work with, by mentioning that the "union handbook" instructs him to keep his hands warm.<ref>{{Cite|It's f-f-freezin' here, kid! Hurry up and bring the lumber already! My hands are too numb to do a thing! I'll just warm up my hands so I can start as soon as ya bring the materials. It's in the union handbook.|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>
*The Bridge Worker looks similar to the [[Shipyard Worker]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', implying that he may be a descendant. This is further supported by the fact that he has a portrait of the Shipyard Worker in his house.
*His German name, Malleus, is derived from the Latin word for hammer, fitting his profession.


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File:ST Bridge Worker's Home.png|Kenzo at work in his home
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 24 April 2024

Kenzo is a character in Spirit Tracks.[3]

Biography

Kenzo is an expert craftsman who specializes in bridge-building and lives alone in isolated abode within the Snow Realm, known as the Bridge Worker's Home.[4] When Link obtains the Ocean Rail Map and journeys to the Ocean Realm, he finds that the bridge to the Realm has fallen under dilapidation and is in need of immediate repair if he is to continue his adventure.[5] At the nearby Trading Post, Linebeck III mentions a bridge worker from the Snow Realm,[1] and suggests that Link ferry him to the broken bridge for their mutual benefit.[6] Link locates Kenzo at his home and informs him of the job, which he readily accepts, implying that he has personal history with Linebeck.[7]

On his way back to the Spirit Train, Link encounters Ferrus just outside the Bridge Worker's Home, who warns the young engineer that Kenzo is especially fussy about following the rules of the tracks.[8] As Kenzo is Link's first Passenger aboard the Spirit Train, this serves as instructions on how to properly transport Passengers and keep them from disembarking the train.

Back at the Trading Post, Kenzo surveys the damage and agrees to fix the bridge,[9] for a steep fee of 5,000 Rupees, a price that includes previous debts that Linebeck III apparently owes the bridge worker.[10] Linebeck III's plan to cover the bill is to have Link locate the Regal Ring, a secret Treasure buried by his grandfather, Linebeck Senior, supposedly valued at 8,000 Rupees. Just as Link returns with the Treasure in hand, Kenzo finishes his work,[11] and takes the Regal Ring for himself as payment, pocketing the 3,000-Rupee difference.[12]

Some time later, the Anouki of Anouki Village plan to erect a wooden fence as part of their "neighborhood watch" mission to keep so-called "monsters" out,[13] and require the aid of a handyman.[14] Link can return to the Trading Post to find Kenzo, who is looking for a change of scenery.[15] When Link mentions the job in Anouki Village, Kenzo initially resists the idea of building something other than a bridge,[16] but quickly changes his mind and agrees to the job after inferring that a "true craftsman" can build any structure.[17] After another trip on the Spirit Train, Kenzo arrives invigorated and ready to work,[18] so long as there is sufficient Lumber for him to work with.[19] However, Kenzo is never shown to actually complete the structure, and works away at it for the remainder of the game.[20]

Trivia

  • Kenzo strongly resembles Gazpacho from Phantom Hourglass, implying that he may be a descendant. This is further supported by the fact that he has a portrait of Gazpacho in his house.
  • Kenzo is apparently a union member. He implies this when Link has a Freight Car with which to transport Lumber, but nonetheless takes him to Anouki Village without any Lumber to work with, by mentioning that the "union handbook" instructs him to keep his hands warm.[21]

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ケンゾウ (Kenzō)[23] 
Canada
FrenchCA
Latraverse[24] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Tomar[25] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Pontaldo[22]"Ponte" (bridge) + "Aldo" (Al)
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Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "But I agree that the bridge is a sad mess. The huge storms we had really did a number on it. I was going to call a bridge worker I know in the Snow Realm to fix the mess. But with the Spirit Tracks vanishing, I've got bigger fish to fry. See, I deal with merchants all over the world, and I can't get anywhere now! Wait... You're an engineer, aren't you? Well, that's just perfect! Go fetch that bridge worker so we can both get on with our business. Sounds good?" — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)
  2. "Can you believe he just took off with that ring? It's worth almost double what I owed!" — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)
  3. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 288
  4. "See, I'm a bridge worker, carpenter, and craftsman, so I know all about work. If ya need a bridge, I'm your guy. I'll travel to any place that needs a bridge. It's called bein' a professional!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  5. "We can't make it over that broken bridge... Now how are we supposed to get to the new realm?" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  6. "Wait... You're an engineer, aren't you? Well, that's just perfect! Go fetch that bridge worker so we can both get on with our business." — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)
  7. "What? Ya want me to fix the bridge? ...All right, let me at it! I got somethin' to tell that Linebeck anyhow." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  8. "Oh, but you should know that the bridge worker is super-mega fussy. If you don't blow your whistle when the signs say so... Or if you don't follow the signs telling you to speed up or slow down... Or if you don't stop right at the platform... Or if you get hit by an enemy while you're traveling... He'll jump off the train and yell at you till he's blue in the face." — Ferrus (Spirit Tracks)
  9. "Hmm, yep, this bridge got a number done on it. It's not beyond fixin', though." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  10. "Course, course. Just leave it to me! Shouldn't be a problem. Assumin', of course, that you've got my repair fee on hand. Ya do, right? Ya also still owe me for the work I did on your house. So along with the bridge... Hmm, I'd say 5,000 Rupees oughta cover the bill nicely!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  11. "Just came by to let ya know the bridge is all patched up." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  12. "Sure is! And now that the work's done, I'll take that ring as payment! So this little doodad's worth 8,000 Rupees? Coulda fooled me. Still, it beats takin' another IOU!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  13. "Take a look, pal. We're thinkin' about buildin' a fence to keep monsters out." — Honcho (Spirit Tracks)
  14. "Hey there, little guy! I know we don't got any lumber around these parts. And...we don't really got anyone with the know-how to build a fence. So, listen... Do ya think ya can bring us both lumber and a handyman? We'd be eternally grateful, guy!" — Yeko (Spirit Tracks)
  15. "Well, whaddaya think? The bridge hasn't fallen down yet! Not too shabby, eh? But this place is kind of a bore for a cosmopolitan fella like myself. Actually, I'm thinkin' of headin' somewhere new..." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  16. "What?! They're lookin' for someone to build a fence in Anouki Village? What does that have to do with me? I'm the BRIDGE worker! Got that? BRIDGE! Ya think I want to build some ugly old fence?!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  17. "What's that ya say? A true craftsman can build anything he wants to? Hmm... I think I know more about what a craftsman can do than you do, kid! Still, maybe ya got a point there... Tell ya what! I'll build that fence after all! We can go right now!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  18. "What? We're here already? Your driving was so smooth that the trip just flew by! I'm rested and ready to tackle the work. Off I go!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  19. "Ya don't have any lumber? But that's the key ingredient!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  20. "Eh? What do you mean, "no progress?!" See, that's why projects like this are tough! Can't ya see? The base is the most important! Ya can't just throw it together! If I leave this for later, the end product is gonna be completely off! It's the details that make a true craftsman! And I been at this my whole life! If ya understand, then get outta my hair and let me get back to work!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  21. "It's f-f-freezin' here, kid! Hurry up and bring the lumber already! My hands are too numb to do a thing! I'll just warm up my hands so I can start as soon as ya bring the materials. It's in the union handbook." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  22. "Pontaldo! Finalmente hai cacciato fuori il tuo brutto muso!" — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)
  23. Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 286 (ST)
  24. "Je voulais faire venir Latraverse, le constructeur de ponts, pour y voir. Mais, il vit dans la contrée des neiges et les voies ferrées ont disparu." — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)
  25. "Je voulais faire venir Tomar, un artisan qui vit dans la contrée des neiges." — Linebeck III (Spirit Tracks)