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The {{Term/Store|Rito Harp||Series}} is an object in {{TWW}}.{{Name Ref|TWW}} It is [[Medli]]'s most valued possession.<ref>{{Cite|Her greatest treasure is her harp that she carries on her back.|Figurine|TWW}}</ref> The Rito Harp went unnamed prior to its appearance in the non-canonical spin-off title, {{HW}}.
{{Term/Store|Rito Harp|Rito Harps|Series, HWDE|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite|Rito Harp|View Warriors|HWDE}}</ref> {{Plural|Series|Rito Harp}} go unnamed in {{TWW}}.
==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
According to Medli, playing music on the Rito Harp is an important duty of being the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]]'s attendant, and as such, she spends most of her free time practicing in order to improve her Harp skills.<ref>{{Cite|Well, I'd better continue practicing so that I can be useful around here, too! Performing music like this is an important duty of an attendant.|Medli|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Master Link, Medli is busy with her attendant studies.|Akoot|TWW}}</ref> The Rito Harp plays an important role in the game due to it being required to awaken Medli as a [[Sage]] as well as restoring the [[Master Sword]]'s [[Power to Repel Evil|true power]].
==={{TWW|-}}===
A {{Term|TWWHD|Rito Harp}} is the prized possession of the {{Term|TWWHD|Rito|link}} {{Term|TWWHD|Medli|link}}, carried on her back.<ref>{{Cite|Her greatest treasure is her harp that she carries on her back.|Figurine|TWW}}</ref> According to Medli, playing music on the Rito Harp is an important duty of being the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]]'s attendant, and as such, she spends most of her free time practicing in order to improve her Harp skills.<ref>{{Cite|Well, I'd better continue practicing so that I can be useful around here, too! Performing music like this is an important duty of an attendant.|Medli|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Master Link, Medli is busy with her attendant studies.|Akoot|TWW}}</ref> The Rito Harp plays an important role in the game due to it being required to awaken Medli as a [[Sage]] as well as restoring the [[Master Sword]]'s [[Power to Repel Evil|true power]].
It is unknown how Medli came in possession of the Rito Harp; however, the young [[Rito]] girl mentions that when [[Komali's Grandmother]] saw the Harp that Medli was carrying, the old woman sensed what destiny had in store for the young girl, but kept quiet about it, instead using her position to teach Medli all that she had to know until the day fate would call her.<ref>{{Cite|This instrument is called one of fate's tools. Prince Komali's grandmother saw me carrying it one day and called out to me to stop. She'd seen my fate in the curves of the instrument, you see. She eventually became my teacher, and that's how I became the attendant you see before you today. So, now you understand why I need to hurry and improve my skills, so that I may help the aerie.|Medli|TWW}}</ref>
It is unknown how Medli came into possession of the Rito Harp; however, the young [[Rito]] girl mentions that when [[Komali's Grandmother]] saw the Harp that Medli was carrying, the old woman sensed what destiny had in store for the young girl, but kept quiet about it, instead using her position to teach Medli all that she had to know until the day fate would call her.<ref>{{Cite|This instrument is called one of fate's tools. Prince Komali's grandmother saw me carrying it one day and called out to me to stop. She'd seen my fate in the curves of the instrument, you see. She eventually became my teacher, and that's how I became the attendant you see before you today. So, now you understand why I need to hurry and improve my skills, so that I may help the aerie.|Medli|TWW}}</ref>
After [[Link]] meets [[Laruto]], the former Sage of Earth before [[Ganondorf]] murdered her, she informs the young hero that he must look for the one carries the same sacred instrument as her, a Harp, and play the "[[Earth God's Lyric]]", the melody that will awaken the new Sage of Earth.<ref>{{Cite|The song you just conducted is one which will open the eyes of the new sage and awaken within that sage the melody that will carry our prayers to the gods.|Laruto|TWW}}</ref> The young hero then travels to [[Dragon Roost Island]], where he sees Medli practicing with the Rito Harp in one of the island's cliffs. As instructed by Laruto, Link conducts the "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp, which causes the young girl to faint.<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... What a mysterious song... It sounds so... familiar. It's almost as if something I've forgotten is trying to be remembered... Oh... I feel...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> She meets Laruto in her dreams, where the two of them play the sacred song with their Harps. Realizing her new duty, Medli wakes up as the new Sage of Earth, overwhelmed by the fact that she can actually do something to help the world.<ref>{{Cite|Just now, a sage spoke to me. She spoke so gently... There's something...something that I must do. Link... Thanks to you, I've been awakened to the knowledge that I'm a sage of the Earth Temple. There's actually something that I can do to help this world. It's incredible...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> The young Rito girl then urges Link to take her to the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] to thus complete her duty as the Sage of Earth.<ref>{{Cite|Link, please... You must take me to the Earth Temple. We must hurry and wake the power to repel evil that sleeps within the Master Sword.|Medli|TWW}}</ref>
After [[Link]] meets [[Laruto]], the former Sage of Earth before [[Ganondorf]] murdered her, she informs the young hero that he must look for the one carries the same sacred instrument as her, a Harp, and play the "[[Earth God's Lyric]]", the melody that will awaken the new Sage of Earth.<ref>{{Cite|The song you just conducted is one which will open the eyes of the new sage and awaken within that sage the melody that will carry our prayers to the gods.|Laruto|TWW}}</ref> The young hero then travels to [[Dragon Roost Island]], where he sees Medli practicing with the Rito Harp in one of the island's cliffs. As instructed by Laruto, Link conducts the "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp, which causes the young girl to faint.<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... What a mysterious song... It sounds so... familiar. It's almost as if something I've forgotten is trying to be remembered... Oh... I feel...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> She meets Laruto in her dreams, where the two of them play the sacred song with their Harps. Realizing her new duty, Medli wakes up as the new Sage of Earth, overwhelmed by the fact that she can actually do something to help the world.<ref>{{Cite|Just now, a sage spoke to me. She spoke so gently... There's something...something that I must do. Link... Thanks to you, I've been awakened to the knowledge that I'm a sage of the Earth Temple. There's actually something that I can do to help this world. It's incredible...|Medli|TWW}}</ref> The young Rito girl then urges Link to take her to the {{Term|TWW|Earth Temple|link}} to thus complete her duty as the Sage of Earth.<ref>{{Cite|Link, please... You must take me to the Earth Temple. We must hurry and wake the power to repel evil that sleeps within the Master Sword.|Medli|TWW}}</ref>
[[File:Halfpower.png|thumb|right|Link conducting "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp]]
[[File:TWW Master Sword Half Power.png|thumb|right|Link conducting "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp]]
Inside the Earth Temple, the Rito Harp plays an important role; by using the "[[Command Melody]]", Link gains the ability to control Medli. By making her stand near a ray of light, Medli can take out her harp to change the direction of rays of light, which often is part of a more complex "light puzzle" and thus serving as a second [[Mirror Shield]]. This function of the harp is extremely useful to make [[Blue Fog]] disappear, complete the various light puzzles around the Earth Temple, and even shed light on [[Poe]]s to make them appear.
Inside the Earth Temple, the Rito Harp plays an important role; by using the "[[Command Melody]]", Link gains the ability to control Medli. By making her stand near a ray of light, Medli can take out her harp to change the direction of rays of light, which often is part of a more complex "light puzzle" and thus serving as a second [[Mirror Shield]]. This function of the harp is extremely useful to make [[Blue Fog]] disappear, complete the various light puzzles around the Earth Temple, and even shed light on [[Poe]]s to make them appear.
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==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|-}}===
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{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{HW|-}}===
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In {{HW}}, the Rito Harp is a class of Weapon used by Medli. It is associated with {{Term|HWDE|Element|link|display=Light}}. Along with Medli, it is free DLC released in version 1.9.0 for the [[Wii U]] version, and version 1.3.0 for {{HW|L}}. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] version requires the purchase of the Master ''Wind Waker'' Pack to unlock the higher levels.
In {{HW}}, the Rito Harp is a class of Weapon used by Medli. It is associated with {{Term|HWDE|Element|link|display=Light}}. Along with Medli, it is free DLC released in version 1.9.0 for the [[Wii U]] version, and version 1.3.0 for {{HW|L}}. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] version requires the purchase of the Master ''Wind Waker'' Pack to unlock the higher levels.
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! Lv.1
! Lv.1
| [[File:HWS Sacred Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Sacred Harp'''
| [[File:HW Sacred Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''{{Term|HWDE|Sacred Harp|link}}'''
| {{HW Element|Light}}
| {{HW Element|Light}}
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! Lv.2
! Lv.2
| [[File:HWS Earth God's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Earth God's Harp'''
| [[File:HW Earth God's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''{{Term|HWDE|Earth God's Harp|link}}'''
| {{HW Element|Light}}
| {{HW Element|Light}}
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! Lv.3
! Lv.3
| [[File:HWS Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Din's Harp'''
| [[File:HW Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''{{Term|HWDE|Din's Harp|link}}'''
| {{HW Element|Light}}
| {{HW Element|Light}}
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! Lv.4 {{Exp Game|HWL, HWDE}}
! Lv.4 {{Exp Game|HWL, HWDE}}
| [[File:HWS Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Din's Harp +'''
| [[File:HW Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''{{Term|HWDE|Din's Harp +|link}}'''
| {{HW Element|Light}}
| {{HW Element|Light}}
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! Lv.4+ {{Exp Game|HWDE}}
! Lv.4+ {{Exp Game|HWDE}}
| [[File:HWS Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Din's Harp of Oceans'''
| [[File:HW Din's Harp Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''{{Term|HWDE|Din's Harp of Oceans|link}}'''
| {{HW Element|Light}}<br/>{{HW Element|Water}}
| {{HW Element|Light}}<br/>{{HW Element|Water}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Rito Harp is one of the few bump-mapped objects in the entire {{TLoZ|Series}}, along with the [[Mirror Shield]] from {{TWW|-}} and the [[Goddess Cube]]s from {{SS}}.
*As an Easter Egg in {{ALBW}}, two pictures appear side-by-side on the back wall of the [[Milk Bar]]; one of a harp and one of a violin, seemingly a reference to the two instruments used by the [[Sage]]s in {{TWW|-}}.
*As an Easter Egg, two pictures appear on the back wall of the [[Milk Bar]], one of a harp and one of a violin side-by-side in {{ALBW}}, seemingly a reference to the two instruments used by the [[Sage]]s in {{TWW|-}}.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TWW Medli Model 2.png|Medli playing the Rito Harp from {{TWW|-}}
File:Earth God's Lyric.jpg|Laruto and Medli playing the "Earth God's Lyric" on their Harps from {{TWW|-}}
File:Earth God's Lyric.jpg|Laruto and Medli playing the "Earth God's Lyric" on their Harps from {{TWW|-}}
File:TWW-EarthSageSuccession.jpg|Link, Laruto, and Medli performing the "Earth God's Lyric from {{TWW|-}}
File:TWW-EarthSageSuccession.jpg|Link, Laruto, and Medli performing the "Earth God's Lyric from {{TWW|-}}
File:HWS Rito Harp Adventure Mode Icon.png|Rito Harp Adventure Mode icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HWS Rito Harp Adventure Mode Icon.png|Rito Harp Adventure Mode icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Medli Din's Harp of Oceans.png|Medli wielding the Din's Harp of Oceans from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Medli Din's Harp of Oceans.png|Medli wielding a Din's Harp of Oceans from {{HWDE|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Video Gallery===
===Video Gallery===
{{Youtube|aC6oVcxuP78|200|Rito Harp gameplay from {{HW|L|-}}}}
{{Youtube|aC6oVcxuP78|200|Rito Harp gameplay from {{HWL|-}}}}
A Rito Harp is the prized possession of the RitoMedli, carried on her back.[2] According to Medli, playing music on the Rito Harp is an important duty of being the Sky Spirit Valoo's attendant, and as such, she spends most of her free time practicing in order to improve her Harp skills.[3][4] The Rito Harp plays an important role in the game due to it being required to awaken Medli as a Sage as well as restoring the Master Sword's true power.
It is unknown how Medli came into possession of the Rito Harp; however, the young Rito girl mentions that when Komali's Grandmother saw the Harp that Medli was carrying, the old woman sensed what destiny had in store for the young girl, but kept quiet about it, instead using her position to teach Medli all that she had to know until the day fate would call her.[5]
After Link meets Laruto, the former Sage of Earth before Ganondorf murdered her, she informs the young hero that he must look for the one carries the same sacred instrument as her, a Harp, and play the "Earth God's Lyric", the melody that will awaken the new Sage of Earth.[6] The young hero then travels to Dragon Roost Island, where he sees Medli practicing with the Rito Harp in one of the island's cliffs. As instructed by Laruto, Link conducts the "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp, which causes the young girl to faint.[7] She meets Laruto in her dreams, where the two of them play the sacred song with their Harps. Realizing her new duty, Medli wakes up as the new Sage of Earth, overwhelmed by the fact that she can actually do something to help the world.[8] The young Rito girl then urges Link to take her to the Earth Temple to thus complete her duty as the Sage of Earth.[9]
Link conducting "Earth God's Lyric" as Medli plays along with the Rito Harp
Inside the Earth Temple, the Rito Harp plays an important role; by using the "Command Melody", Link gains the ability to control Medli. By making her stand near a ray of light, Medli can take out her harp to change the direction of rays of light, which often is part of a more complex "light puzzle" and thus serving as a second Mirror Shield. This function of the harp is extremely useful to make Blue Fog disappear, complete the various light puzzles around the Earth Temple, and even shed light on Poes to make them appear.
After defeating Jalhalla, Link conducts the Earth God's Lyric for Medli as she plays the song on the Rito Harp. As they play it, Laruto temporarily appears next to Medli to play along. This restores some of the power of the Master Sword, to which Medli takes notice and urges Link to go to the Wind Temple. Medli remains in the Earth Temple to assure the power to repel evil stays in the Master Sword, which is done so by continuing to play the Rito Harp.
In Hyrule Warriors, the Rito Harp is a class of Weapon used by Medli. It is associated with Light. Along with Medli, it is free DLC released in version 1.9.0 for the Wii U version, and version 1.3.0 for Hyrule Warriors Legends. The Nintendo 3DS version requires the purchase of the Master Wind Waker Pack to unlock the higher levels.
Variations
The default Rito Harp is the Sacred Harp. The second form of the Rito Harp is the Earth God's Harp, followed by Din's Harp.
Medli slashes two gusts of wind at the group of enemies in front of her, forming a large typhoon ball that traps and damages her enemies. She then flies up into the air and then comes crashing down over it, sending her enemies flying at the typhoon's burst. Medli then stands up in a brief dizzy state.
Trivia
As an Easter Egg in A Link Between Worlds, two pictures appear side-by-side on the back wall of the Milk Bar; one of a harp and one of a violin, seemingly a reference to the two instruments used by the Sages in The Wind Waker.
Gallery
Medli playing the Rito Harp from The Wind Waker
Laruto and Medli playing the "Earth God's Lyric" on their Harps from The Wind Waker
Link, Laruto, and Medli performing the "Earth God's Lyric from The Wind Waker
Rito Harp Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors
Medli wielding a Din's Harp of Oceans from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
↑"Her greatest treasure is her harp that she carries on her back." — Figurine (The Wind Waker)
↑"Well, I'd better continue practicing so that I can be useful around here, too! Performing music like this is an important duty of an attendant." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
↑"Master Link, Medli is busy with her attendant studies." — Akoot (The Wind Waker)
↑"This instrument is called one of fate's tools. Prince Komali's grandmother saw me carrying it one day and called out to me to stop. She'd seen my fate in the curves of the instrument, you see. She eventually became my teacher, and that's how I became the attendant you see before you today. So, now you understand why I need to hurry and improve my skills, so that I may help the aerie." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
↑"The song you just conducted is one which will open the eyes of the new sage and awaken within that sage the melody that will carry our prayers to the gods." — Laruto (The Wind Waker)
↑"Hmm... What a mysterious song... It sounds so... familiar. It's almost as if something I've forgotten is trying to be remembered... Oh... I feel..." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
↑"Just now, a sage spoke to me. She spoke so gently... There's something...something that I must do. Link... Thanks to you, I've been awakened to the knowledge that I'm a sage of the Earth Temple. There's actually something that I can do to help this world. It's incredible..." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
↑"Link, please... You must take me to the Earth Temple. We must hurry and wake the power to repel evil that sleeps within the Master Sword." — Medli (The Wind Waker)
