Makar
Makar is a character in The Wind Waker.[2]
Biography
The Wind Waker
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| Description | Birthplace: The Forest Haven |
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Birthplace: The Forest Haven |
Makar is a Korok from the Forest Haven. Under the care of the Great Deku Tree, considered a father figure to the child of the forest, Makar holds a special position among the Koroks as their only musician and performs for them regularly. Makar's musical forte is the violin, which might seem at first to be a cello due to Makar's height. He primarily plays at the ceremony that takes place annually around the time Link first arrives at the Forest Haven to retrieve Farore's Pearl, although he and his friend Linder are always late according to the Great Deku Tree.[3] Before the Koroks can perform the ceremony for Link, Linder flies in and informs the Great Deku Tree that Makar flew over the nearby Forbidden Woods and fell into the area, despite the Great Deku Tree's warning that it had become overrun with monsters.[4] This delays the ceremony and requires Link to go to the Forbidden Woods to rescue him. Just when Link finds Makar, the Korok is eaten by Kalle Demos. Link defeats the monster and the two return to Forest Haven. The Great Deku Tree is glad to see him safe, but Makar begins to cry and apologizes.[5] The Great Deku Tree forgives him,[6] and tells Makar to play his violin.[7] Makar plays for the ceremony, causing great seeds to grow from the Great Deku Tree.[8] While the other Koroks take the seeds across the Great Sea,[9] Makar and Hollo remain in the forest.[10] Makar composes a new tune annually for the ceremony and practices it behind the waterfall at Forest Haven so that the others will not hear, though his music is actually audible from his hiding place.[11] It is by following the sound of his music that Link is able to find Makar later in his quest.
Makar is later revealed as the Sage of Wind and successor to Fado the Kokiri.[12] The mark of this is in his violin which is identical to Fado's and is known as an "instrument of fate." After completing the Earth Temple, Link returns to the Forest Haven looking for the new Wind Sage. He finds Makar playing this violin, alerting him to the Korok's destiny. Link conducts the "Wind God's Aria" for Makar, causing the Korok to see Fado and awaken as the Wind Sage. Now knowing his purpose, Makar accompanies Link to the Wind Temple.[13] He is quickly captured again and waits in a cage for Link to free him. In the final chamber of the temple, after Link defeats Molgera, Makar plays the Wind God's Aria and restores the power of the Master Sword, giving it the ability to strike down Ganondorf.[14] He stays behind in the Wind Temple to continue praying for the Sword while Link goes on to defeat Ganondorf.[15] When Link and Tetra resurface after Hyrule is flooded once more, Makar can be seen with Medli and Tetra's Pirate Crew on her Ship.
Abilities
Makar has several useful abilities that Link can use by conducting the "Command Melody." Like all other Koroks, Makar can fly with the propeller in his back. This can only be used for a short time, however, and he will fall if he uses it for too long. Makar can also plant seeds in mounds of soft soil, causing trees to grow. This can make Treasure Chests appear, unlock doors, or open other paths that were not previously accessible. These trees can also be used as targets of the Hookshot, allowing Link to cross gaps and climb to new places. Finally, if Link conducts the "Wind God's Aria" near a wind altar, Makar will play the song and cause the stone to break, revealing a new door or passage.
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Makar appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Sticker Information
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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 Makar |
The Wind Waker | [Slash] - Resistance +4 | All |
Trivia
- All Koroks' faces appear as leaves that have real world counterparts. Makar's may be some type of Catalpa, Aspen, Basswood, or Redbud, as these all have heart-shaped leaves that are smooth-edged when juvenile.
- In A Link Between Worlds, a picture of Makar's face can be found on the wall of a house in Kakariko Village.
- The same picture can be found on a wall in the Miiverse Gallery in Tri Force Heroes.
- In the first DLC Pack in Breath of the Wild, the Korok Mask resembles Makar's face.
Nomenclature
Makar's name is derived from the Makoré plant. In Scotland, a Makar is also a type of bard that plays music in the royal court, which fits with Makar's musical talents. As a name, Makar is a Russian variation of Makarios.[16]
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Italian | Macorè (TWW)[17] | Makore |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Madar playing his violin from The Wind Waker
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Makar's image from the Sliding Picture Puzzle from The Wind Waker
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Makar's image from the Sliding Picture Puzzle from The Wind Waker HD
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Link and Makar playing the "Wind God's Aria"
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Fado and Makar playing the "Wind God's Aria"
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A Facebook profile picture depicting Makar from the official The Wind Waker HD website
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The Wind Waker HD wallpaper from Nintendo of Japan's LINE account featuring Makar
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Makar's picture from A Link Between Worlds
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Makar's picture from Tri Force Heroes
References
- ↑ "Makar is in charge of the musical performance at the ceremony held each year by the Koroks in Forest Haven. The instrument he uses appears to be a cello, but it is actually a violin..." — Figurine (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 259
- ↑ "You and Makar are always late..." — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "N-No! It is not that, O Great Deku Tree! Makar...fell into the Forbidden Woods! I told him to be careful! But still Makar flew above the Forbidden Woods, and as he drew close to it..." — Linder (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I'm sorry, Great Deku Tree... I know you warned us many times, but still I did not listen..." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Do not worry, Makar. You are safe now. Just be more careful from now on." — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "All is well, Makar. Do not cry. Please... Play your songs for me as you always do." — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Great Deku Tree! This year you have once again produced some splendid seeds!" — Aldo (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "With these seeds, we will continue to spread new forests across the Great Sea." — Rown (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "As for Makar, he is somewhere here in the Forest Haven. But I do not know where." — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I'm practicing a new song for next year's ceremony. And I need privacy! It isn't any fun if everyone knows in advance what song I'll play." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "This sacred song that you've conducted has awakened me... I know myself now! I am the sage of the Wind Temple..." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "It is my fate to return the power to repel evil to your Master Sword...And to ease the regrets of my ancestors. Oh, Link, please! You must take me with you to the Wind Temple." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Link, I have fully restored the power to repel evil to your Master Sword. ...And my ancestors are most satisfied." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I shall continue praying to the gods here." — Makar (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Makar (web archive), Behind the Name, published December 8, 2017, retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Insomma, Labula! Tu e Macorè siete sempre in ritardo!" — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
