Oliff
Oliff is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Oliff is a Hylian traveler who can be found along the Koukot Plateau Path in the Gerudo Highlands. Previously, he was traveling through the Gerudo Canyon with his friends Sesami, Flaxel, Canolo, and Palme.[3] However, the group was attacked by Monsters on their journey and ended up separated.[4] Oliff carries a Traveler's Sword and a Fisherman's Shield.
Sesami managed to arrive at Gerudo Canyon Stable, but he is still worried about Oliff and their other friends.[5] He asks Link to let his friends know he is waiting should come across them.[6] This begins the "Missing in Action" Side Quest.
During the Side Quest, Link can find Oliff on the northern side of the Koukot Plateau Path, near Joloo Nah Shrine. He will be under attack by a pair of Blue Bokoblins, but he attempts to defend himself with his Traveler's Sword.[7] If Link saves Oliff, he will compliment his fighting ability.[8] He then introduces himself, explaining that while he is capable of fighting, he was caught off guard by the Bokoblins and intimidated by their numbers.[9] Without Link, he believes he would have been in danger, and he is grateful that he arrived.[10] When Link tells Oliff that Sesami is at Gerudo Canyon Stable, he will be relieved to hear he is safe and decides to meet up with him.[11]
At Gerudo Canyon Stable, Oliff says that he is relieved to see Sesami again, but he also feels weak in the knees.[12] He decides to continue training, as he was inspired by Link's swordsmanship.[13] He likens Link's skill to that of the Hylian Champion, who he claims saved Hyrule Kingdom during the Great Calamity.[14] Realizing he was rambling, Oliff excuses himself, but not before thanking Link once more.[15]
When Link speaks to Sesami after saving Oliff, Canolo, and Flaxel, he will be grateful that they are safe, giving him a Gold Rupee as a reward.[16] He claims that the entire group contributed to the reward.[17] Sesami then reveals that he, Oliff, and the others have decided to stop traveling together, since caring for one another is an emotional liability.[18] After Link leaves the Gerudo Canyon Stable, Oliff will no longer appear there.
Tears of the Kingdom
Oliff has become a part of the Monster-Control Crew. He can be found outside of the Hyrule Castle Gate, and he wields a Rusty Halberd.
When Link approaches Oliff, he becomes aware of his presence and turns to face him.[19] Believing that Link came out of the Hyrule Castle Chasm, Oliff is ashamed that he did not see him leave.[20] Despite not being as strong as Link, he is determined to protect Hyrule Castle and its treasures.[21] If Link has already started "Crisis at Hyrule Castle", Oliff will direct him to meet with Hoz at the First Gatehouse.[22] He believes that Hoz will also be surprised to see Link.[23]
Later he warns Link about a nearby Gloom Spawn.[24][25]
Nomenclature
Oliff and his friends are named after types of Vegetable oil, with Oliff in particular being derived from Olive oil.
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 EnglishBR | Oliff | |
 Japanese | ヴェニー | |
   ChineseTR | 貝倪 (Bèiní) | |
 ChineseSI | 贝倪 (Bèiní) | |
 Dutch | Oliff | |
 FrenchCA | Kartham | |
 FrenchEU | Kartham | |
 German | Wenni | |
 Italian | Veny | |
 SpanishLA | Benil | |
 SpanishEU | Benil | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
See Also
- Gerudo Canyon
- Gerudo Canyon Stable
- Hylian
- Koukot Plateau Path
- Missing in Action
- Monster-Control Crew
References
- ↑ "Oliff" — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Oliff" — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Hey, did you happen to see any of my friends? They're four travelers named Oliff, Flaxel, Canolo, and Palme..." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I don't know... We were all walking together when some monsters suddenly jumped us near the Koukot Plateau path. I took off running and didn't stop until I got here. I thought my friends were right behind me, but when I turned around, they were nowhere to be found." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You don't think the monsters could have... No, they're fine. They'll be back any second now." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hey, if you happen to run into any of my friends on the road, please let them know Sesami is waiting for them here." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "C-come at me!" — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Wh-what wonderful form! I've never seen anyone fight like that!" — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "My name is Oliff. I'm a decent fighter, but I was caught off guard while traveling with my friends... The monsters vastly outnumbered us, so I thought it unwise to challenge them." — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I hate to think what would've happened had you not shown up. By the Goddess, I'm grateful..." — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[So...] Sesami is waiting for me? Ah, I'm glad to hear he's safe. I shall hurry off to the Gerudo Canyon Stable where he waits." — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I don't know if it's my relief at seeing Sesami's face again, but I feel a bit weak in the knees." — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It would seem that I still have much training to do. Especially if I ever hope to reach your level. I've never seen such swordsmanship!" — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It was something straight from the tales of the legendary hero said to have saved Hyrule during the Great Calamity! Those dusty old legends are a hundred years old, but here you are in the flesh! A modern-day hero!" — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "*ahem...* Excuse me for prattling on. I'll take my leave now. Thank you again." — Oliff (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Oh, hey! I've been waiting for you. You saved them! I thought my friends were dead, but you brought them all back to me! I can't thank you enough. My friends said you were outnumbered, but you were still able to take those monsters down with style. As soon as they all got back safely, a wave of emotion washed over me. Thank you. Thank you so much. I want you to have this." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sorry it's so small. Everyone chipped in for it, but we're in the middle of traveling, y'know?" — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "In a way, I'm kind of glad all of this happened. It's helped me realize just how important friendship is. Opening up to other might make you more vulnerable, but it's also the only way to give your life any value. That said, caring for others is an emotional liability, so my friends and I have all decided to part ways. Not really sure what the takeaway is here..." — Sesami (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hmm?" — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Link! Is that really you? When did you get out from the castle?! I'm so ashamed... I've been on watch duty here this whole time, and I didn't see you at all. I've really got to get serious about my training..." — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "I might not match you for skill, Link, but I've been training hard, and I'm pretty confident in my abilities! So never fear! I'm keeping watch, and I'll make sure no thieves sneak past me and steal any of the castle's treasures. You can count on my to keep the castle safe, Link!" — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Captain Hoz doesn't know that you're back, does he, Link? You should report to him right away. He's on the gate tower at the top of the hill, past the lower gates." — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "I'm sure the captain will be just as surprised to see you as I was!" — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "I'm on guard duty here, making sure no thieves sneak into the castle and steal any of the treasures there. You can count on me to keep the castle safe, Link! But, uh...be on your guard, OK? There's a terrifying monster called a Gloom Spawn lurking around here. If you see a moving mass of gloom, fall back as fast as you can!" — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "[Gloom Spawn?] It's some kind of monster completely coated in gloom. And if it touches you, it'll steal away your vitality! It has strange wriggly things protruding all over... It's a real sight. If it spots you, it'll try and chase you down. Sorry, but I don't know any more than that... It's important to know as much as you can about your enemy. Be careful!" — Oliff (Tears of the Kingdom)