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:''Bridge Builder redirects here. For the family in {{FPTRR}}, see [[Bridge Builders]].''
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The '''Bridge Worker''' is a minor character in {{ST}} 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 {{ST|-}}, the Bridge Worker's services are not necessary until later, once [[Link]] meets with [[Linebeck III]], at the [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]].
'''Kenzo''' is a minor character in {{ST}} that lives alone in an [[Bridge Worker's Home|isolated abode]] within the [[Snow Realm]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Kenzo'''|book= E|page=288 }}</ref> He is a bridge worker and, like many characters and objects in {{ST|-}}, Kenzo's services are not necessary until later, once [[Link]] meets with [[Linebeck III]], at the [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Trading Post Assistance===
===Trading Post Assistance===
[[File:Bridge Worker's Home.png|thumb|right|The [[Bridge Worker's Home]]]]
[[File:Bridge Worker's Home.png|thumb|right|The [[Bridge Worker's Home]]]]
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|ST}}</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|ST}}</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 {{ST|Object}}, 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|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|We found the Regal Ring! It should cover the 5,000 Rupees for the bridge!|N/A|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|ST}}</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|ST}}</ref> Link locates Kenzo 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 {{ST|Object}}, 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 him.<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.|Kenzo|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|We found the Regal Ring! It should cover the 5,000 Rupees for the bridge!|N/A|ST}}</ref>


After locating the [[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|ST}}</ref> In payment, the Bridge Worker takes Linebeck Senior's treasured Regal Ring (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>
After locating the [[Regal Ring|lost heirloom]] of [[Linebeck|Linebeck Senior]] at the rear of the Trading Post, Kenzo 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!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref> In payment, Kenzo takes Linebeck Senior's treasured Regal Ring (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!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>


===Anouki Village Assistance===
===Anouki Village Assistance===
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|ST}}</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|ST}}</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|ST}}</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|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|We're gonna build a huge fence, so we need at least 15 logs!|Anouki|ST}}</ref> The Bridge Worker makes little work of the fence (as long as Link doesn't wait around at Anouki Village), and after its 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 [[Anouki]] of [[Anouki Village]] require Kenzo 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|ST}}</ref> Kenzo 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?!|Kenzo|ST}}</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!|Kanzo|ST}}</ref> After ferrying him to the small town from his abode within the Snow Realm, Kenzo 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|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|We're gonna build a huge fence, so we need at least 15 logs!|Anouki|ST}}</ref> The Bridge Worker makes little work of the fence (as long as Link doesn't wait around at Anouki Village), and after its 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]].


==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.
*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.
*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|ST}}</ref>
*Like all passengers that board the Spirit Train, Kenzo 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!|Kenzo|ST}}</ref>
*The Bridge Worker resembles [[Gazpacho]] from  {{PH}}, 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 resembles [[Gazpacho]] from  {{PH}}, implying that he may be a descendant. This is further supported by the fact that he has a portrait of Gazpacho in his house.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|ja={{Romanize|ケンゾウ|Kenzō}}
|ja={{Romanize|ケンゾウ|Kenzō}}
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|jaM= Taken from {{Romanize|建造|kenzō}}, meaning "construction"
|es= Pontón
|es= Pontón
|esM= Spanish name for Pontoon
|esM= Spanish name for Pontoon

Revision as of 13:36, 13 August 2018

Bridge Builder redirects here. For the family in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, see Bridge Builders.

Template:Character Kenzo is a minor character in Spirit Tracks that lives alone in an isolated abode within the Snow Realm.[1] He is a bridge worker and, like many characters and objects in Spirit Tracks, Kenzo's services are not necessary until later, once Link meets with Linebeck III, at the Trading Post.

Biography

Trading Post Assistance

File:Bridge Worker's Home.png
The Bridge Worker's Home

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.[2] Linebeck III implies that Link find a bridge worker that can repair the tracks and get them both out of such a predicament.[3] Link locates Kenzo 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, 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 him.[4][5]

After locating the lost heirloom of Linebeck Senior at the rear of the Trading Post, Kenzo completes his work.[6] In payment, Kenzo takes Linebeck Senior's treasured Regal Ring (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 home in the Snow Realm.[7]

Anouki Village Assistance

Some time later, the Anouki of Anouki Village require Kenzo 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.[8] Kenzo 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.[9][10] After ferrying him to the small town from his abode within the Snow Realm, Kenzo immediately goes to work on the fence, with the 15 logs of Lumber Link also transported to the village via Spirit Train.[11][12] The Bridge Worker makes little work of the fence (as long as Link doesn't wait around at Anouki Village), and after its 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.

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.
  • Like all passengers that board the Spirit Train, Kenzo makes various, albeit humorous remarks at the end of the ride based on its smoothness and Link's ability as an engineer.[13]
  • Kenzo 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.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ケンゾウ (Kenzō) Taken from 建造 (kenzō), meaning "construction"
Canada FrenchCA Latraverse
Germany German Malleus From the Latin word for hammer
Italy Italian Pontaldo
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Pontón Spanish name for Pontoon

References

  1. Template:Cite book
  2. "We can't make it over that broken bridge... Now how are we supposed to get to the new realm?" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  3. "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)
  4. "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." — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  5. "We found the Regal Ring! It should cover the 5,000 Rupees for the bridge!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  6. "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!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  7. "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!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)
  8. "Take a look, pal. We're thinkin' about buildin' a fence to keep monsters out." — Honcho (Spirit Tracks)
  9. "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)
  10. "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!" — Kanzo (Spirit Tracks)
  11. "So, listen... Do ya think ya can bring us both lumber and a handyman? We'd be eternally grateful, guy!" — Anouki (Spirit Tracks)
  12. "We're gonna build a huge fence, so we need at least 15 logs!" — Anouki (Spirit Tracks)
  13. "I guess I did agree to help ya. But this time, take me to Anouki Village safely! Don't drive like a maniac!" — Kenzo (Spirit Tracks)