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*If the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will react to the attack and turn red. | *If the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will react to the attack and turn red. | ||
*The shape of the King of Red Lions resembles Japan. | *The shape of the King of Red Lions resembles Japan. | ||
*If Link decides to leave the Great Sea, The King of Red Lions will tell Link that it is too dangerous to leave and tells him to stay in the Great Sea area | |||
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Template:Character The King of Red Lions is a character in The Wind Waker.
Biography
The King of Red Lions is a talking sailboat that Link meets after he is tossed out into the Great Sea upon being caught by the Helmaroc King in the Forsaken Fortress.[1] It is with this boat that Link is able to move from one island to another. Good-spirited and filled with wisdom, the King of Red Lions speaks to Link and explains what is currently happening and what he needs to do next.[2] He can glimpse Link's various adventures apart from him through the Pirate's Charm, which he also uses to give the hero hints.
The boat can be operated with multiple items in Link's arsenal, such as the Sail. When attached to the mast, it allows for easy sailing to the prevailing direction of the wind.[3] In The Wind Waker HD, Link can also obtain the Swift Sail from the nightly Auction at Windfall Island. The upgrade increases the boat's sailing speed and automatically changes the direction of the wind to the boat's heading. This assures full sailing speed in all directions and eliminates the need for the "Wind's Requiem" while at sea. The Grappling Hook can be used with the salvage crane to retrieve items from the bottom of the Great Sea. Bombs will give the ship a cannon to fire at enemies.
Later in the game, it is revealed that the boat is actually Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, the king of Hyrule who lives under the sea.[4] The King of Red Lions is last seen at the end of the game, lifeless, as the King chooses to remain in Hyrule after the final battle. Link is seen departing from Outset Island in the boat to search for a new land alongside Tetra and her pirate crew.
The King of Red Lions can speak the ancient Hylian tongue, and does so on Link's behalf in conversations with Valoo and Jabun.
Non-Canon Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Series
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The King of Red Lions appears in the Pirate Ship stage, floating behind the ship every once in a while, creating an extra platform. He also appears as a Trophy and a Sticker. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, he appears as a Trophy as well.
Trophy Information
| Game | Image | Description | How to Unlock |
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| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | File:Link and King of Red Lions Trophy.png | A talking ship that rescues Link when he is thrown out to sea by the Helmaroc King. Rich with knowledge, he is a valuable partner, guiding Link in his adventures. As the ship is without a sail, Link must first acquire one on Windfall Island before venturing out on the Great Sea. It has been revealed that the King of Red Lions is actually the king of Hyrule. | Random |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | File:SSBU King of Red Lions Trophy.png | The world may be a big place, but we're pretty sure the King of Red Lions is one of a kind. He is well versed in ancient traditions, seem to know an awful lot about Link's destiny, and was even the one who gave Link the legendary Wind Waker. There's definitely more to this boat than meets the eye. | Random |
Sticker Information
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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| King of Red Lions & Link | File:Link and King of Red Lions Sticker.png | The Wind Waker | [Explosive] - Attack +20 | All |
Hyrule Warriors Series
The King of Red Lions appear as part of the King Daphnes in Hyrule Warriors Legends, using it's Sail as a Weapon with a water element.
Trivia
- If the King of Red Lions is struck with any of Link's weapons, he will react to the attack and turn red.
- The shape of the King of Red Lions resembles Japan.
- If Link decides to leave the Great Sea, The King of Red Lions will tell Link that it is too dangerous to leave and tells him to stay in the Great Sea area
Gallery
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Artwork of Link and the King of Red Lions from The Wind Waker
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Artwork of Link and the King of Red Lions from The Wind Waker
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The King of Red Lions using the Grappling Hook in The Wind Waker
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The King of Red Lions using the Grappling Hook in The Wind Waker HD
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King of Red Lions image from the Sliding Puzzle
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King of Red Lions in Navi Trackers
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King Daphnes (in his boat form), with the rest of The Wind Waker cast, in Hyrule Warriors Legends
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King Daphnes as the King of Red Lions in the victory animation in Hyrule Warriors
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King of Red Lions Laughing in the victory animation in Hyrule Warriors
See Also
References
- ↑ "Did I startle you? I suppose that is only natural. As wide as the world is, I am the only boat upon it who can speak the words of men." — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "In that case, I shall guide you as we go forward.. advising you on what you should do, and where you must go." — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got a boat's sail! Set it to (Y), (Z), or (X), then use it while on your boat to sail across the sea." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Link, do you not recognize my voice? Indeed, I am the one who guided you here. I am the King of Red Lions." — Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker)
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | 赤獅子の王 (Aka Shishi no Ou) | King of Red Lions |
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French | Lion Rouge | Red Lion |
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German | Roter Leuenkönig | Red King of Lions |
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Italian | Re Drakar | King Drakar |
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SpanishEU | Mascarón Rojo | Red Figurehead |