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|ALttP (Ishinomori)= Sir Vitreous<ref name="ALttP (Ishinomori) 12">{{Cite Book|quote= You walked right into my '''trap''', tasty '''morsel'''! This is '''Misery Mire''', world famous for its fine aroma of '''swamp gas'''. You're just in time for '''dinner''' with '''Sir Vitreous''', the '''master''' of this place... '''Dinner''', with '''you''' as the '''main course!''' |character= {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Wizzrobe|link}} |book= ALttP (Ishinomori) |publisher= |page= 12}}</ref>
|dungeon= [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]]
|weakness= [[Sword]], [[Bow]], [[Magic Cape]], [[Cane of Byrna]]
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'''Vitreous''' is the [[boss]] of [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]] and captor of the sixth [[Maiden]] in {{ALttP}}. It is a gigantic eyeball surrounded by smaller eyeballs, immersed in an acidic green liquid.
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|ALttP (Ishinomori)= Male<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Yes sir, mister Vitreous, it's time to '''eat!''' |character= {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Wizzrobe|link}} |book= ALttP (Ishinomori) |publisher= |page= 13}}</ref>
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{{Term|ALttP|Sword|link}},
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{{Term/Store|Vitreous||Series, ALttP, ALttP (Ishinomori)}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} and character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 211}}</ref><ref name="ALttP (Ishinomori) 12"/>{{Name Ref|ALttP (Himekawa)}}


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The main eyeball spends most of the battle immersed in the slime, safe from attack. If Link attempts to enter the slime, he will be hurt. Occassionally Vitreous will shoot lightning at [[Link]] from its huge iris, similar to one of [[Agahnim]]'s attacks, while the smaller eyeballs will continually attempt to swarm him, attacking one by one. To avoid this, the best method is to stand in one of the corners of the room and use the [[Spin Attack|Whirling Blade Attack]] or repeated sword strikes to hurt the eyes as they close in. As each eyeball is eventually destroyed, the intervals between Vitreous' blasts of electricity will shorten. Once the smaller eyeballs have been taken out, the main eyeball will attempt to charge at Link. This giant, massive eyeball can be defeated with sword strikes, but can be kept at a distance using the [[Bow]], which also causes more damage. Defeating Vitreous earns Link a [[Heart Container]] and the sixth imprisoned [[Maiden]].
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Term|ALttP|Vitreous}} is the {{Term|ALttP|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|ALttP|Misery Mire (Dungeon)|link}} {{Term|ALttP|Dungeon|link}} in {{ALttP}} and the captor of the sixth {{Term|ALttP|Maiden|link}}. Allegedly all-seeing,<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= Vitreous sees all. |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 156 }}</ref> {{Term|ALttP|Vitreous}} is a colossal eyeball coated in ooze, surrounded by smaller eyeballs.<ref name="ALttP&FS Prima 79">{{Cite Guide|quote= Small eyeball guards protect Vitreous, a creepy eyeball that never sleeps. |game= ALttP&FS |publisher= Prima |page= 79}}</ref> It never sleeps.<ref name="ALttP&FS Prima 79"/>
 
The main eyeball spends most of the battle immersed in the slime. If {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} attempts to enter the slime, he will be hurt.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Touching the slime hurts Link, but it can be hard to avoid it in the confined space where Vitreous lives. |book= E |page= 211 }}</ref> Occasionally, {{Term|ALttP|Vitreous}} will shoot lightning at {{Term|ALttP|Link}} from its huge iris,<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= Vitreous emits huge blasts of lightning. |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 156 }}</ref> similar to one of [[Agahnim]]'s attacks, while the smaller eyeballs will continually attempt to swarm him, attacking one by one.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= The eyes surrounding Vitreous come out to attack Link first. |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 156 }}</ref> As each eyeball is eventually destroyed, the intervals between Vitreous' blasts of electricity will shorten. Once the smaller eyeballs have been taken out, the main eyeball will attempt to charge at Link.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= When the small eyes are gone, Vitreous emerges from the ooze to chase Link around the room. |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 12 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= Vitreous will emerge from its pool of slime to chase Link around the room after you defeat the little eyes. |game= ALttP&FS |publisher= Prima |page= 156 }}</ref> This giant, massive eyeball can be defeated with sword strikes, but can be kept at a distance using the [[Bow]], which also causes more damage.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= A direct attack with Arrows or the Sword will keep Vitreous at bay and will ultimately destroy it.  |game= ALttP |publisher= Nintendo |page= 12 }}</ref> Defeating Vitreous earns Link a [[Heart Container]] and the sixth imprisoned [[Maiden]].


Alternatively, Link can also use the [[Magic Cape]] or the [[Cane of Byrna]] to dash right into Vitreous and attack him and the smaller eyesballs until it is defeated. The protective ability of these weapons allows Link to get through the dangerous slime and attack the mass of eyeballs while they are inside.
Alternatively, Link can also use the [[Magic Cape]] or the [[Cane of Byrna]] to dash right into Vitreous and attack him and the smaller eyesballs until it is defeated. The protective ability of these weapons allows Link to get through the dangerous slime and attack the mass of eyeballs while they are inside.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Vitreous}} makes an appearance in Chapter 9 of the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. After {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link|link}} falls for the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Wizzrobe|link}}'s trap by heading into {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Misery Mire|link}}, the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Wizzrobe}} conjures {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Vitreous}} from the swamp to devour him.<ref name="ALttP (Ishinomori) 12"/> However, as {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Vitreous}} approaches {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}}, a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Whirlpool|link}} is created that engulfs both {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Vitreous}} and the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Wizzrobe}}, and from beneath {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Zora (Ishinomori)|link}} appears to rescue the young hero.
Vitreous makes an appearance in Chapter 9 of the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. After [[Link]] falls for the [[Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe's]] trap by heading into [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]], the Wizzrobe conjures Vitreous from the swamp to devour him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=You    walked right into my trap, tasty morsel! This is Misery Mire, world    famous for its fine aroma of Swamp Gas. You're just in time for dinner    with Sir Vitreous, the master of this place... Dinner, with you as  the  main course!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> However, as Vitreous approaches Link, a whirlpool is created that engulfs both Vitreous and the Wizzrobe, and from beneath [[Zora (Ishinomori)|Zora]] appears to rescue the young hero.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===
==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===
Vitreous appears in a very different form in the {{ALttP|Himekawa}}. Vitreous appears as a girl who was transformed into a cyclops monster by the [[Dark World]] due to her spying on others.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=I was turned into a monster because of my habit of spying on others. How ironic that my curse can be of service to you.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|publisher=VIZ Media|page=132}}</ref> She is friendly, and helps Link and [[Ghanti]] by telling them where Zelda is hidden.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Vitreous}} appears in a very different form in the {{ALttP|Himekawa}}. {{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Vitreous}} appears as a girl who was transformed into a cyclops monster by the {{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Dark World|link}} due to her spying on others.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=I was turned into a monster because of my habit of spying on others. How ironic that my curse can be of service to you.|book= ALttP (Himekawa)|publisher= |page=132}}</ref> She is friendly, and helps {{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Link|link}} and {{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Ghanti|link}} by telling them where {{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Zelda|link}} is hidden.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Zol]] drop from the ceiling of a room below Vitreous, similar to how they drop from the ceiling before fighting [[Slime Eye]], a similar boss.
*{{Term|Series|Zol|link}} drop from the ceiling of a room below {{Term|Series|Vitreous}}, similar to how they drop from the ceiling before fighting {{Term|Series|Slime Eye|link}}, a similar {{Term|Series|Boss}}.
*The name "Vitreous" comes from {{Wp|Vitreous humour|Vitreous humor}}, the clear gel found inside the eyeballs of vertebrates.
*{{Term|Series|Vitreous}} is called "{{Romanize|ゲルドーガ|Gerudōga}}" (Geldogger is a rough translation) in Japanese. The suffix ''-dogger'', in addition to its eyeball appearance, connects it to {{Term|Series|Digdogger|link}}, a recurring {{Term|Series|Boss}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. The prefix ''gel-'', pronounced with a hard G sound, is likely a reference to {{Plural|Series|Gel|link}}, whose name is pronounced with the same sound in Japanese rather than like the English word "gel." The beginning of the full name, possibly coincidentally, also sounds like a contraction of the ''geld-'' prefixes of the desert-dwelling enemies {{Term|Series|Geldarm|link}} and {{Term|Series|Geldman|link}}; although {{Term|Series|Vitreous}} is found in a swamp, its location in the {{Term|Series|Dark World}} corresponds to the {{Term|Series|Light World|link}}'s {{Term|Series|Desert of Mystery|link}}, which contains {{Plural|Series|Geldman}}.
*Vitreous is called "Gerudōga" (Geldogger is a rough translation) in Japanese. The suffix ''-dogger'', in addition to its eyeball appearance, connects it to [[Digdogger]], a recurring boss in {{TLoZ|Series}}. The prefix ''gel-'', pronounced with a hard G sound, is likely a reference to the [[Gel]] enemies, whose name is pronounced with the same sound in Japanese rather than like the English word "gel." The beginning of the full name, possibly coincidentally, also sounds like a contraction of the ''geld-'' prefixes of the desert-dwelling enemies [[Geldarm]] and [[Geldman]]; although Vitreous is found in a swamp, its location in the Dark World corresponds to the Light World's Desert of Mystery, which contains the Geldman enemies.
*In the deeper part of the liquid, there are four eyes who never attack. They are destroyed only when {{Term|Series|Vitreous}} is defeated.
*In the deeper part of the liquid, there are four eyes who never attack. They are destroyed only when Vitreous is defeated.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:Vitreouseye.png|Vitreous after emerging from the slime
File:ALttP Vitreous Eye Sprite.png|{{Term|ALttP|Vitreous}} after emerging from the slime from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Vitreouseyes.png|One of the small eyes surrounding Vitreous
File:ALttP Vitreous Small Eye Sprite.png|One of the small eyes surrounding {{Term|ALttP|Vitreous}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Vitreous (comic).png|Vitreous in {{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)
File:Vitreous (comic).png|{{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Vitreous}} in {{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)
File:VitreousManga.png|Vitreous in {{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)
File:VitreousManga.png|{{Term|ALttP (Himekawa)|Vitreous}} in {{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Slime Eye]]
* {{Term|Series|Digdogger|link}}
* [[Digdogger]]
* {{Term|Series|Slime Eye|link}}
* [[Wart]]
* {{Term|Series|Wart|link}}


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Vitreous is a recurring Boss and character in The Legend of Zelda series.[4][1][name references needed]

Characteristics

A Link to the Past

Vitreous is the Boss of the Misery Mire Dungeon in A Link to the Past and the captor of the sixth Maiden. Allegedly all-seeing,[5] Vitreous is a colossal eyeball coated in ooze, surrounded by smaller eyeballs.[6] It never sleeps.[6]

The main eyeball spends most of the battle immersed in the slime. If Link attempts to enter the slime, he will be hurt.[7] Occasionally, Vitreous will shoot lightning at Link from its huge iris,[8] similar to one of Agahnim's attacks, while the smaller eyeballs will continually attempt to swarm him, attacking one by one.[9] As each eyeball is eventually destroyed, the intervals between Vitreous' blasts of electricity will shorten. Once the smaller eyeballs have been taken out, the main eyeball will attempt to charge at Link.[10][11] This giant, massive eyeball can be defeated with sword strikes, but can be kept at a distance using the Bow, which also causes more damage.[12] Defeating Vitreous earns Link a Heart Container and the sixth imprisoned Maiden.

Alternatively, Link can also use the Magic Cape or the Cane of Byrna to dash right into Vitreous and attack him and the smaller eyesballs until it is defeated. The protective ability of these weapons allows Link to get through the dangerous slime and attack the mass of eyeballs while they are inside.

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information

Vitreous makes an appearance in Chapter 9 of the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori. After Link falls for the Wizzrobe's trap by heading into Misery Mire, the Wizzrobe conjures Vitreous from the swamp to devour him.[1] However, as Vitreous approaches Link, a Whirlpool is created that engulfs both Vitreous and the Wizzrobe, and from beneath Zora appears to rescue the young hero.

A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

Vitreous appears in a very different form in the A Link to the Past manga by Akira Himekawa. Vitreous appears as a girl who was transformed into a cyclops monster by the Dark World due to her spying on others.[13] She is friendly, and helps Link and Ghanti by telling them where Princess Zelda is hidden.

Trivia

  • Zol drop from the ceiling of a room below Vitreous, similar to how they drop from the ceiling before fighting Slime Eye, a similar Boss.
  • Vitreous is called "ゲルドーガ (Gerudōga)" (Geldogger is a rough translation) in Japanese. The suffix -dogger, in addition to its eyeball appearance, connects it to Digdogger, a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series. The prefix gel-, pronounced with a hard G sound, is likely a reference to Gels, whose name is pronounced with the same sound in Japanese rather than like the English word "gel." The beginning of the full name, possibly coincidentally, also sounds like a contraction of the geld- prefixes of the desert-dwelling enemies Geldarm and Geldman; although Vitreous is found in a swamp, its location in the Dark World corresponds to the Light World's Desert of Mystery, which contains Geldmen.
  • In the deeper part of the liquid, there are four eyes who never attack. They are destroyed only when Vitreous is defeated.

Nomenclature

The name "Vitreous" comes from Vitreous humor, the clear gel found inside the eyeballs of vertebrates.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ゲルドーガ (Gerudōga)[15]From ゲル (Geru)
The Italian Republic
Italian
Vitreus[14] 
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Virtreous[16]
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A Link to the Past
Source

Zelda.com

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Virtreous[16]
A Link to the Past

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Vitreous after emerging from the slime from A Link to the Past

    Vitreous after emerging from the slime from A Link to the Past

  • One of the small eyes surrounding Vitreous from A Link to the Past

    One of the small eyes surrounding Vitreous from A Link to the Past

  • Vitreous in A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

    Vitreous in A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

  • Vitreous in A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

    Vitreous in A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "You walked right into my trap, tasty morsel! This is Misery Mire, world famous for its fine aroma of swamp gas. You're just in time for dinner with Sir Vitreous, the master of this place... Dinner, with you as the main course!" — Wizzrobe (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  2. ↑ "It fires the smaller eyes and bolts of electricity at Link." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 211)
  3. ↑ "Yes sir, mister Vitreous, it's time to eat!" — Wizzrobe (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 13)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 211
  5. ↑ "Vitreous sees all." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 156)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Small eyeball guards protect Vitreous, a creepy eyeball that never sleeps." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 79)
  7. ↑ "Touching the slime hurts Link, but it can be hard to avoid it in the confined space where Vitreous lives." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 211)
  8. ↑ "Vitreous emits huge blasts of lightning." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 156)
  9. ↑ "The eyes surrounding Vitreous come out to attack Link first." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 156)
  10. ↑ "When the small eyes are gone, Vitreous emerges from the ooze to chase Link around the room." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 12)
  11. ↑ "Vitreous will emerge from its pool of slime to chase Link around the room after you defeat the little eyes." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 156)
  12. ↑ "A direct attack with Arrows or the Sword will keep Vitreous at bay and will ultimately destroy it." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 12)
  13. ↑ "I was turned into a monster because of my habit of spying on others. How ironic that my curse can be of service to you." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 132)
  14. ↑ "Vitreus" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  15. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 149
  16. ↑ Zelda Universe (web archive), Zelda.com (archive), retrieved March 13, 2005.
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