Thievery: Difference between revisions

In {{LA}}, the exorbitant pricing of the [[Bow]] at 980 [[Rupee]]s may entice Link to steal the item from the [[Town Tool Shop]] in [[Mabe Village]]. It is possible to shoplift any item in the store by simply picking it up and walking out the door while the owner is looking in a different direction. This can be achieved by moving in circles around him. However, stealing an item from the shop causes Link's name to be replaced with the title "THIEF." He will be called as such by every character in the game—even the [[Wind Fish]]—for the remainder of his journey. Additionally, if Link attempts to re-enter the shop, the owner will exact his revenge by firing a magical electric attack that instantly kills him. In {{LADX}}, the [[Photographer]] happens to take a photo of the very moment Link sneaks out of the shop, which means the hero will need to accept penalty of thievery in order to complete the [[The Travels of Link]] album.

In {{TP}}, after scooping the necessary refills in a [[Bottle]] in [[Trill's Shop]] in [[Faron Woods]], Link is expected to pay for the his refill near [[Trill]] in a box he provides. If Link leaves without paying, the bird will label Link as a "thief" and peck him every time he enters his store.<ref>{{Cite|Hey! THIEF! STOP!|Trill|TP}}</ref> Link can come back to the store anytime and scoop Trill's wares without payment, however, the bird will stop pecking Link when he finally pays for what he took. Link can avoid this by paying a single Rupee, but Trill will call him stingy and ask that he pay full price next time.<ref>{{Cite|Pfft! Stingy! Cheap!|Trill|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|...Pay like you're supposed to next time, you cheapskate...|Trill|TP}}</ref>

At the very beginning of ''Twilight Princess'', after [[Wolf Link]] escapes from the [[Twilight]] in [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Midna]] has him steal the [[Ordon Sword]] and [[Ordon Shield|Shield]] from his hometown, [[Ordon Village]]. When he approaches the village, [[Hanch]], acting as a sentry, will send a [[Hawk]] after him if he is spotted.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Sera's husband, Hanch, will see you from the bluff near the shop as you skulk about town, and he'll attempt to sic the falcon on you.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 40}}</ref> After scaring Hanch away by creeping up behind him, Wolf Link must break into [[Rusl]] and [[Jaggle]]'s homes to steal the sword and shield, respectively. These weapons are later used by Link once he recovers his original form. This is the one of the only occasions in the series where stealing is essential to the progression of the game and it not optional. It is also the only occasion where Link is not stealing directly for his own benefit; Midna coerces him into doing it.<ref>{{Cite|So you really have no choice but to do what I say. [...] Right now, I want a sword and shield that'll suit me. You do understand me, don't you? Eee hee hee!|Midna|TP}}</ref>