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[[ | {{Hatnote|For the town in {{TAoL}}, see [[Rauru Town]].}} | ||
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|OoT= Sage of Light<ref name="E 239">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 239 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D}}}}</ref> | |||
|TotK= First King of Hyrule<ref>{{Cite|This {{Color|TotK Red|Rauru}} you met... I think that's what the {{Color|TotK Red|first king of Hyrule}} was named.|Purah|TotK}}</ref>, Founding King<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Rauru'''}}<br/>{{Color|TotK Gray|Founding King}}|Character Profiles|TotK}}</ref>, King of Hyrule{{Fact}}, King of Light<ref>{{Cite|We all, gathered here, swear on our lives to serve Rauru, the King of Light.|Six Sages|TotK}}</ref>, King Rauru<ref>{{Cite|King Rauru... I believe that man's heart holds many dark ambitions.|Princess Zelda|TotK}}</ref>, King Rauru of Hyrule<ref>{{Cite|My name is Rauru. King Rauru of Hyrule.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref>, Source of the Right Arm<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Rauru'''}}<br/>Source of the Right Arm|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref>, Your Majesty<ref>{{Cite|Your Majesty has certainly risen above your admirable lineage.|Ganondorf|TotK}}</ref> | |||
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|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Hylian|link}} | |||
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|other= OoT (Himekawa), SSBU | |||
|era= {{Term|OoT3D|Era of the Hero of Time|link}} | |||
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|TotK= {{Term|TotK|Sonia|link}} {{Small|(wife)}}<ref>{{Cite|And now you rule as king and have taken a Hyrulean woman as your wife.|Ganondorf|TotK}}</ref>, {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} {{Small|(descendant)}}<ref>{{Cite|I can feel your light power within her. As well as my time power. Additionally, I sense that we share a blood connection.|Sonia|TotK}}</ref>, {{Term|TotK|Mineru|link}} {{Small|(older sister)<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TotK Purah Pad|Looking out across the world she's found herself in, Zelda realizes she's traveled to the ancient past and questions how she can get back to her own time. Sonia offers some helpful thoughts, but it's Rauru who realizes his older sister, Mineru, might know a way Zelda can travel forward in time.}}|Adventure Log|TotK}}</ref>}} | |||
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|TotK= [[Chris Hackney]] {{Small|(English)}}<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= It's been a few weeks, so time to start sharing beautiful art of my boy, Rauru. Still can't believe this is me. 🙏 |url= https://twitter.com/ChrisHackneyGGK/status/1662501571966689285|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230818191739/https://twitter.com/ChrisHackneyGGK/status/1662501571966689285}}</ref> | |||
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{{Term/Store|Rauru||Series, OoT, OoT3D, TotK, SSBU}},{{Exp Game|OoT, TotK, SSBU}}<ref name="E 239"/><ref>{{Cite|Rauru|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The Legend of Zelda Series<br/>{{Big|Rauru}}|Spirit List|SSBU}}</ref> also known as '''Kaepora Gaebora''' when in his {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora|link|display=owl form}},{{Exp Game|OoT}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}. | |||
==Biography== | |||
===Era of Chaos=== | |||
During the {{Term|Series|Era of Chaos|link}} and shortly before the {{Term|Series|Kingdom of Hyrule|link}} was established by the {{Term|Series|Royal Family of Hyrule|link|display=royal descendants}} of the goddess {{Term|Series|Hylia|link}}'s {{Term|SSHD|Princess Zelda|link|display=mortal incarnation}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} built the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time|link}} over the remains of the {{Term|SSHD|Sealed Temple|link}} that was located deep within the {{Term|SSHD|Faron Woods|link}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Faron Province|link}}. In doing this, he protected the {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}} from the chaotic {{Term|Series|Battle for the Sacred Realm|link}} being fought over its ownership at the time.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 87}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 11}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} named the temple after the {{Term|SSHD|Temple of Time|link}} from the legends of the events of {{SS}} about a {{Term|SSHD|Link|link|display=hero}} who had wielded the {{Term|SSHD|Master Sword|link}} and traveled between two time periods.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 25}}</ref> He chose to remain within the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Light}}, situated in the center of the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}}, only leaving it in the form of the wise and watchful owl known as {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 77}}</ref> Knowledge of the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} passed onto the {{Term|OoT3D|Sheikah|link}} tribe and {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}}'s name faded into obscurity.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 25}}</ref> | |||
==={{OoT|-}}=== | |||
After {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} defeats {{Term|OoT3D|Gohma|link}} in a failed attempt to save the {{Term|OoT3D|Great Deku Tree|link}}, he leaves the {{Term|OoT3D|Kokiri Forest|link}} and has his first encounter with {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}}, who awaits him in his owl form as {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora}} at the edge of the woods. The owl gives him encouragement on the adventure the {{Term|OoT3D|Great Deku Tree}} has tasked him with and advises him to visit {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda|link}} at {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule Castle}} before leaving with a promise that they will meet again.<ref>{{Cite|Hoo hoot! Link... Look up here! It appears that the time has finally come for you to start your adventure! You will encounter many hardships ahead... That is your fate. Don't feel discouraged, even during the toughest times! Go straight this way and you will see Hyrule Castle. You will meet a princess there... If you are lost and don't know which way to go, look at the Map. The areas you have explored will be shown on the Map. Press START to enter the Subscreens and (Z) or (R) to find the Map. On the Map Subscreen, you will also see a flashing dot showing you which way you should go next. Did you get all that? All right then, I'll see you around! Hoot hoot hoot ho!|Kaepora Gaebora|OoT}}</ref> | |||
{{ImageCaption|image=File:OoT3D Kaepora Gaebora Render.png|size=130px|align=right|caption=[[Kaepora Gaebora]], Rauru's owl form as seen in-game|captionalign=center}} | |||
== | True to his word, {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora}} often appears to tell {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} about a new area whenever the young hero comes upon it, and he picks {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} up and carries him twice when {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} could not progress on his own. Once {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} reaches the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|link}}, after navigating between the eras of his childhood and adulthood, {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora}} compliments him on his growth and bids farewell after giving one final piece of advice on how to defeat the witches, {{Term|OoT3D|Twinrova|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, what's up, Link? Surprised to see me? A long time in this world is almost nothing to you, is it? How mysterious! Even I thought that the tales of a boy who could travel back and forth through time was merely a legend. Link, you have fully matured as an adult. From now on, the future of all the people in Hyrule is on your shoulders. Maybe it's not my time anymore. Here is my last advice. Two witches inhabit this temple. In order to destroy them, turn their own magic against them. Hoo hoot! I will continue to watch you... Hoo hoo hoo hoot!|Kaepora Gaebora|OoT}}</ref> | ||
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When {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} drew the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword|link}} from the {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of Time|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf|link}} entered the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} and obtained the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce of Power}} from the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Light}}. The {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}} transformed into the {{Term|OoT3D|Evil Realm}}, with the exception of the {{Term|OoT3D|Chamber of Sages|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|My power now has only little influence, even in this Sacred Realm... Namely, this Chamber of Sages.|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The resting place of the sacred triangle, the Sacred Realm, is a mirror that reflects what is in the heart... the heart of one who enters it... If an evil heart, the Realm will become full of evil|Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now, open the sealed door and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Thank you, Link... Thanks to you, Ganondorf has been sealed inside the Evil Realm!|Zelda|OoT}}</ref> The {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword}} kept {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} in the safety of this chamber so that the boy could grow old enough to truly assume the role of the {{Term|OoT3D|Hero of Time}}.<ref>{{Cite|On that day, seven years ago, Ganondorf attacked Hyrule Castle. After you opened the door of time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm...|Zelda|OoT}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} speaks with {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} for the first time after a period of seven years, informing him of what has transpired and his duties as the hero.<ref>{{Cite|But, remember... Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace... Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm! He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil... His evil power radiated from the temples of Hyrule, and in seven short years, it transformed Hyrule into a world of monsters. My power now has only little influence, even in this Sacred Realm... Namely, this Chamber of Sages. But there is still hope... The power of the Sages remains. When the power of all the Sages is awakened... The Sages' Seals will contain all the evil power in the void of the Realm... I, Rauru, am one of the Sages... And... Your power to fight together with the Sages makes you the Hero of Time! The Hero of Time, chosen by the Master Sword! Keep my spirit with you... And, find the power of the other Sages and add their might to your own!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch.... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time.... However, you were too young to be the Hero of Time.... Therefore, your spirit was sealed here for seven years. And now that you are old enough, the time has come for you to awaken as the Hero of Time! Well, do you understand your destiny?|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> After instructing him to awaken the other {{Plural|OoT3D|Sage|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} gives him the {{Term|OoT3D|Light Medallion|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|You received the Light Medallion! Rauru the Sage adds his power to yours!|N/A|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite eGuide|quote= As a symbol of your pact, Rauru gives you the Light Medallion, because he is the Sage of Light. |game= OoT3D |publisher= Prima |page= 69 |section= <!-- What section? -->}}</ref> | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} contacts {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} again after he frees the other five {{Plural|OoT3D|Sage}}. He tells {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to meet "someone" waiting at the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} before facing {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}.<ref>{{Cite|Link, the hero! Finally, all of us, the six Sages, have been awakened! The time for the final showdown with the King of Evil has come! Before that, though, you should meet the one who is waiting for you... The one who is waiting for you at the Temple of Time...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> This person turns out to be {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik|link}}, who reveals herself as none other than {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}}, the seventh {{Term|OoT3D|Sage}}.<ref>{{Cite|And the other, who holds the {{Color|OoT3D Red|Triforce of Wisdom}}...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Unfortunately, by revealing herself to {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Zelda}} exposes herself to {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}, who subsequently captures her and takes her to his {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon's Castle|link|display=castle}}.<ref>{{Cite|Princess Zelda...you foolish traitor! I commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years.|Ganondorf|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|But you let your guard down... I knew you would appear if I let this kid wander around!|Ganondorf|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|If you want to rescue Zelda, come to my castle!|Ganondorf|OoT3D}}</ref> {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} then instructs {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to save {{Term|OoT3D|Zelda}} and informs him that he and the other {{Plural|OoT3D|Sage}} will aid him by providing entrance to {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon's Castle}}.<ref>{{Cite|Link...can you hear me? It's Rauru, the Sage. We six will gather our power to create a bridge to the castle where Ganondorf dwells... The castle's keep, which is known as Ganon's Tower, is protected by six evil barriers. Bring down the six barriers and save Princess Zelda!!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> When {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} defeats {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} leads the other {{Plural|OoT3D|Sage}} when they use their powers to seal {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}} within the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm}}.<ref>{{Cite|Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now, open the sealed door and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> | |||
==={{TWW|-}}=== | |||
In {{TWW}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}}, like the other {{Plural|OoT3D|Sage|link}} who helped seal {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf|link}} within the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Realm|link}}, is memorialized within one of the stained glass windows in {{Term|TWWHD|Hyrule Castle|link}}'s basement, where the {{Term|TWWHD|Master Sword|link}} is now enshrined. The {{Term|TWWHD|Royal Crest|link}} is depicted directly above him. | |||
==={{TotK|-}}=== | |||
{{Term|TotK|Rauru}} founded {{Term|Series|Hyrule}} depicted in {{BotW}} and {{TotK}} as its first {{Term|TotK|King of Hyrule|link}}. It is possible that Hyrule may have been destroyed once before he founded his kingdom.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=あくまで可能性として話すとすれば、ハイラル建国の話があってもその前に一度滅んだ歴史がある可能性もあります。[If I'm just talking about this as a possibility, even if there is a story about the founding of Hyrule, there is a possibility that there is a history where Hyrule was destroyed once before that.]|author= Hidemaro Fujibayashi|title= An interview with the developer of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" that can still be talked about. A marvelous sequel completed through "play priority"|url= https://www.famitsu.com/news/202309/06314767.html |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230906233719/https://www.famitsu.com/news/202309/06314767.html |site= Famitsu}}</ref> He is a {{Term|TotK|Zonai|link}} man married to the {{Term|TotK|Hylian|link}} queen {{Term|TotK|Sonia|link}} and a distant ancestor to the {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}} of the {{Term|TotK|Era of the Wilds|link}}. He is also the younger brother of {{Term|TotK|Mineru|link}}, the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Spirit|link}}. Rauru and Mineru are the last remaining Zonai in Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|It is unfortunate that the noble Zonai no longer grace this world with their presence. All except you and your sister, that is.|Ganondorf|TotK}}</ref> In the distant future, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}}'s body is reduced to a {{Term|TotK|Right Arm|link}} which holds {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}} in place until {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} arrive. When the two approach, his arm collapses, dropping his {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone|link}} for {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} to pick up and unwittingly use to travel back in {{Term|TotK|Time|link}}. When {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}} destroys {{Term|TotK|Link|link}}'s right arm, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}}'s {{Term|TotK|Spirit|link}} transplants his own {{Term|TotK|Right Arm|display=Arm}} onto {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s body, allowing {{Term|TotK|Link}} to use ancient {{Term|TotK|Magic|link}}. | |||
{{Term|TotK|Rauru}} guides {{Term|TotK|Link}} to the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time|link}} on the {{Term|TotK|Great Sky Island|link}}. While {{Term|TotK|Link}} explores the {{Term|TotK|Garden of Time|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} will visit different places and remark upon what life was like for him in the distant past. When {{Term|TotK|Link}} arrives at the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}} and finds that he cannot open its front doors due to the {{Term|TotK|Darkness|link}} residing in his body, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} instructs him to visit three of the {{Plural|TotK|Shrine of Light|link}} atop the {{Term|TotK|Great Sky Island}} in order to purge this evil. Inside each {{Term|TotK|Shrine of Light|display=Shrine}}, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} will gift {{Term|TotK|Link}} with a new ability that will help him navigate the {{Plural|TotK|Shrine of Light|display=Shrines}} and travel across the {{Term|TotK|Great Sky Island}}.<ref>{{Cite|So you've made it here. This is a Shrine of Light. Long ago, I filled these places with light that purges evil. I believe this light will restore an ability your right arm has lost. Now then, extend your hand.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> | |||
Once {{Term|TotK|Link}} receives the three {{Plural|TotK|Light of Blessing|link}} from the {{Plural|TotK|Shrine of Light|display=Shrines}}, Rauru tells him to return to the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}}.<ref>{{Cite|I see you've restored some power to that new arm of yours. The door into the Temple of Time should now open for you.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> At the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}}, {{Term|TotK|Link}} receives the {{Term|TotK|Recall|link}} ability from {{Term|TotK|Zelda|link}}, who quickly disappears. {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} explains the ability and speculates that this apparition of {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} may have been a reflection of her will rather than {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} herself.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, Recall...the ability to reverse the movement of an object through time. And Zelda has vanished as well... What you just saw... It's a mystery even to me. Perhaps it was a sort of echo—one that reflects her sheer will. That you've now been given this ability... No doubt, it will prove important.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> When {{Term|TotK|Link}} attempts to open the rear doors of the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time|display=Temple}}, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} informs him that he is still weak from his encounter with {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} and that he must recover some strength before he can open it.<ref>{{Cite|You remain in a weakened state. You're not yet strong enough to open it. But...there is one more shrine on this island. There, you can get another blessing. If you add that to the other blessings you received at shrines and offer them all to the Goddess...you might just find your way forward after all. Let me see the Purah Pad...|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> He then guides {{Term|TotK|Link}} to the {{Term|TotK|Nachoyah Shrine|link}} in the southern part of the {{Term|TotK|Great Sky Island|link}} where {{Term|TotK|Link}} can find a fourth {{Term|TotK|Light of Blessing}} to offer to the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}}'s {{Term|TotK|Goddess Statue|link}} in exchange for a {{Term|TotK|Piece of Heart|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The Purah Pad lets you travel to certain places instantly. Now, see all of the blue marks on your {{Color|TotK Red|map}}? You can travel instantly to any of them. I'd suggest the one at the bottom of your {{Color|TotK Red|map}}. Use the travel function to reach that area quickly. You'll find the last of this island's shrines around there somewhere.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> | |||
After {{Term|TotK|Link}} opens the rear doors to the {{Term|TotK|Temple of Time}}, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} reappears before him to congratulate his progress in spite of his grievous injury.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, good. I see you have managed to open the door. You haven't fully recovered yet, but that is to be expected—you were almost beyond saving... By visiting the shrines and receiving their blessings, you have mitigated some of the corruption's effects. Though our time together has been brief, I am so happy that we finally met... You are exactly as Zelda said.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> Before disappearing, he declares that {{Term|TotK|Link}} is exactly as described by {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and tells {{Term|TotK|Link}} that he has done everything he could to help him save her.<ref>{{Cite|I've done everything I can for her. Now it is up to you.|Rauru|TotK}}</ref> | |||
[[File:TotK Rauru Light Power 2.png|thumb|right|320px|{{Term|TotK|Rauru}} using his power of {{Term|TotK|Light}}]] | |||
In the distant past, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} and {{Term|TotK|Sonia}} find {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} after she is transported to the past with {{Term|TotK|Rauru}}'s {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone}}, which amplifies {{Term|TotK|Zelda}}'s powers over {{Term|TotK|Time}}. The two take {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} in while she searches for a way to return to her own time, and in doing so learn what the future of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Kingdom|link}} is like. They also learn from {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} that a brave {{Term|TotK|Knight of Hyrule|link|display=Knight}} named {{Term|TotK|Link}} saves the {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Kingdom|display=Kingdom}} from a great evil. At some point, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} accepted {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} and the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo|link}} as subjects into the fledgling {{Term|TotK|Kingdom of Hyrule}} despite the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo}} under {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} ignoring prior invitations. {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} understood that {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} held {{Term|TotK|Darkness}} within his heart and chose to keep him close in order to keep an eye on him. However, this plan backfired when {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} created a {{Term|TotK|Phantom Ganon|link}} that resembled {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} to distract {{Term|TotK|Sonia}} long enough to kill her and steal her {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone|link}}. By using the {{Term|TotK|Secret Stone}} to amplify his own powers, {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} transformed into {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf}} and summoned an army of {{Plural|TotK|Monster|link}} to attack {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Kingdom}}. This was the first act of the {{Term|TotK|Imprisoning War|link}} wherein {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} swore to stop {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} at any cost. | |||
In order to increase {{Term|TotK|Hyrule Kingdom}}'s odds against {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s army, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} selected six individuals to hold {{Plural|TotK|Secret Stone}}. In accepting their responsibility to protect the land, these six people became the {{Term|TotK|Six Sages|link}}. {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and {{Term|TotK|Mineru}} already possessed {{Plural|TotK|Secret Stone}} and became the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Time|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Sage of Spirit|link}}, while an additional four were shared among leaders of the {{Plural|TotK|Rito|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Zora|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Goron|link}}, and the {{Plural|TotK|Gerudo|link}}. The {{Term|TotK|Rito}} leader became the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Wind|link}}, the {{Term|TotK|Zora}} leader became the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Water|link}}, the {{Term|TotK|Goron}} leader became the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Fire|link}}, and the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo}} leader became the {{Term|TotK|Sage of Lightning|link}}. | |||
While they prepared for their upcoming battle, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} mourned the late {{Term|TotK|Sonia|display=Queen Sonia}}. He also met with {{Term|TotK|Zelda}}, who realized that the reanimated mummy she met {{Term|TotK|Beneath Hyrule Castle|link}} was {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} after watching him become the {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf|display=Demon King}}. Recalling the circumstances of her first encounter, she warned {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} that despite their efforts, he would live on to the distant future where they would meet again. {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} reassures {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} that she comes from a future where she did not exist in the past, and that their chances against {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} would be different with her presence.{{Note|Rauru is incorrect about this, however. When {{Term|TotK|Link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} first meet {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}, he recognizes {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} and recalls {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} telling him about a future hero named {{Term|TotK|Link}} who carries the {{Term|TotK|Master Sword|display=Sword that Seals the Darkness}}.}} | |||
Despite their preparations, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} and the {{Term|TotK|Six Sages}} are soundly defeated by {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf}}. Knowing that he can place his faith in the capable {{Term|TotK|Knight of Hyrule|display=Knight}} {{Term|TotK|Link}}, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} decides to sacrifice himself in order to seal {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} away. The {{Term|TotK|Six Sages}} attack {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} once more, but he is able to deftly repel their attacks and arrogantly predicts {{Term|TotK|Rauru}}'s next attack. Taking advantage of {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s arrogance, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} sneaks up on the {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf|display=Demon King}} and grips his chest, binding {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s heart and using his powers of {{Term|TotK|Light}} to siphon the {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf|display=Demon King}}'s powers. This process locks both of them together underground. | |||
Following Rauru's imprisoning of Ganondorf underground, his people construct [[Hyrule Castle]] atop the Demon King to keep him sealed, the castle remains intact and undestroyed for ages until it is damaged during the [[Great Calamity]] 100 years prior to the {{Term|TotK|Era of the Wilds}}.<ref>{{Cite|He was imprisoned beneath Hyrule Castle for ages, but the magic holding him weakened when the castle was damaged during the calamity a century ago, and his power has steadily been growing since. Now he has revived as a threat beyond the knowledge of any.|Character Profiles|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Deep beneath this land, our mighty first ruler imprisoned the Demon King. To ensure the king's magic would hold, we erected a castle here to protect this sacred site. Without the castle in place, the site may be disturbed, allowing the Demon King's hatred and rage to be revived. The preservation of this castle is therfore tied to the prosperity of the kingdom.|Stone Tablet|TotK}}</ref> {{Term|TotK|Link}} and {{Term|TotK|Zelda}} travel {{Term|TotK|Beneath Hyrule Castle}} to investigate the {{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} seeping out from {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s body. | |||
After {{Term|TotK|Link}} defeats the {{Term|TotK|Demon Dragon|link}}, the {{Plural|TotK|Spirit}} of {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} and {{Term|TotK|Sonia}} appear to him. They channel their powers of {{Term|TotK|Light}} and {{Term|TotK|Time}} through {{Term|TotK|Link}} to reverse {{Term|TotK|Zelda}}'s transformation into the {{Term|TotK|Light Dragon|link}} and the damage done to {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s arm by {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s {{Term|TotK|Gloom}}. With the defeat of {{Term|TotK|Demon King Ganondorf}} and the future of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule}} saved, {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} and {{Term|TotK|Sonia}} both fade into the afterlife. | |||
==Other Appearances== | |||
==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)=== | |||
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==={{SSBU|-}}=== | |||
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{{Spirit Battle | |||
|name= Rauru | |||
|spirit type= Support | |||
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Mewtwo|8}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Zelda|1}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|R.O.B.|6}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Robin|4}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Inkling|6}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Charizard|5}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Pit|1}} | |||
|team type= Neutral | |||
|team power= 13,000 | |||
|rank= Legend | |||
|stage= Temple | |||
|stage type= Battlefield | |||
|theme= {{Remix|Original|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form|SSBU}} | |||
|rules= | |||
|hazards= | |||
|conditions= {{·}} Stamina Battle{{Exp|Charizard, Inkling, Robin, and Pit start the battle with 60.0 HP, R.O.B. and Zelda join the battle with 70.0 HP, and Mewtwo joins the battle with 100.0 HP.}}<br/>{{·}} The enemy favors neutral specials<br/>{{·}} Reinforcments will appear after an enemy is KO'd | |||
}} | |||
{{Support Spirit | |||
|name= Rauru | |||
|rank= Legend | |||
|cost= 1 | |||
|skill= Special-Move Power 🠅 | |||
|description= Slightly increses the power of all special moves. | |||
}} | |||
In {{SSBU}}, {{Term|SSBU|Rauru}} from {{TotK}} appears as a {{Term|SSBU|Support Spirit|link}}, first appearing in the {{Term|SSBU|Fresh New Faces!|link}} event on January 12th, 2024. {{Term|SSBU|Rauru}} holds the skill Special-Move Power 🠅, which increases the power of the fighter's special moves. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Rauru, like several other characters from | * The exact connection between {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} and the owl {{Term|OoT3D|Kaepora Gaebora}} was left up for interpretation and debate by fans from {{OoT|-}}'s release in 1998 until the {{HH}} in 2011, which confirmed that they are indeed one and the same.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |page= 87}}</ref> | ||
* {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}}, like several other characters from {{OoT|-}}, inspired a town featured in {{TAoL|-}} to be named after him, {{Term|TAoL|Rauru Town|link}}. | |||
* In {{SS|-}}, the character {{Term|SSHD|Gaepora|link}} bears a great deal of resemblance and personality to both {{Term|OoT3D|Rauru}} and his owl incarnation. | |||
==Nomenclature== | |||
{{Nomenclature}} | |||
===Other Names=== | |||
{{Other Names | |||
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| Raura<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= BradyGames |page= 22}}</ref> | |||
| {{OoT}} | |||
| {{Guide|OoT|BradyGames}} | |||
| {{E}} | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:TWW Rauru Stained Glass.png|{{Term|Series|Rauru}}'s window from {{TWW|-}} | |||
File:TPHD Snowpeak Ruins Painting of Rauru.png|{{Term|Series|Rauru}} painting from {{TPHD|-}} | |||
File:TotK Rauru Model 2.png|Model of {{Term|TotK|Rauru}} from {{TotK|-}} | |||
File:TotK Rauru Introduction.png|{{Term|TotK|Rauru}}'s introduction from {{TotK|-}} | |||
File:TotK Rauru Light Power.png|{{Term|TotK|Rauru}} channeling his power of {{Term|TotK|Light}} from {{TotK|-}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | ==See Also== | ||
* {{Term|Series|Kaepora Gaebora|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Gaepora|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Mineru|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Right Arm|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Sage|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Sage of Light|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Sonia|link}} | |||
{{ | {{Notes}} | ||
{{Ref}} | |||
{{Sages}} | |||
{{Categories | |||
|Hylians, Hyruleans, Kings, Royal Family of Hyrule, Royalty, Sages, Spirits, Zonai | |||
[[ | |characters= OoT, OoT3D, TWW, TWWHD, TotK, OoT (Himekawa), SSBU | ||
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[[de:Rauru]] | |||
