Raphica
Raphica is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.
Names in the American English canon
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Biography
Tears of the Kingdom
Raphica was a leader to the Rito of Hyrule during the Era of Foundation.[8] After Demon King Ganondorf began his attack, Raphica was summoned to the Forgotten Temple alongside Qia, Agraston, and Ardi by the King of Hyrule, Rauru. He granted each of them a Secret Stone and made them one of the Six Sages.[9][10] Raphica's turned into a Secret Stone of Wind, and he became the Sage of Wind. Together, the Six Sages swore a vow of loyalty to Rauru.[11]
During the Imprisoning War, Raphica can be seen wielding a Great Eagle Bow. However, his strength was not enough to stand against Demon King Ganondorf, who soundly deflected all of Raphica's attacks.[1] In order to distract Ganondorf, Raphica, Qia, Agraston, and Ardi throw their Weapons toward him, which Zelda reversed using Recall. Raphica and the rest of the Sages then witnessed Rauru sacrificing himself to seal the Demon King.[1]
After the end of the Imprisoning War, the Sage of Time, Zelda, met with Raphica at the Wind Temple.[12] She warned him of Demon Ganondorf's inevitable return, and she asked for help from the Rito to defeat the Demon King when Rauru's seal is broken in the distant future.[13][14] Raphica accepted her request, and he promised that a Sage of Wind from the Rito will awaken to fight alongside Link when the time comes.[15]
Throughout the Main Quest "Tulin of Rito Village", Tulin, Raphica's descendant, and Link hear the voice of Raphica beckoning them to meet him at the Wind Temple.[16][17] After they defeat Colgera, Raphica's Secret Stone is revealed. When Tulin interacts with it, Raphica's Spirit appears before them, and he introduces himself as Tulin's ancestor.[5] He reveals that he served Rauru as the Sage of Wind, as well as that Colgera was sent to prevent Tulin from awakening as a Sage.[18] When Tulin expresses confusion, Raphica proceeds to relay the history of the Imprisoning War to him.[19] Afterwards, he warns that although Rito Village has been saved, the rest of Hyrule is still in danger. As a result, he asks Tulin to honor the promise he made to Zelda and become the new Sage of Wind.[20] Raphica then disappears.
Other Appearances
Age of Imprisonment
Raphica is the chief of the Rito who is fiercely loyal to his allies. He is a witty Warrior, although he can be seen as aloof by others.[7] He is recruited alongside Vence as part of the Scenario "Shadows in the Snow".
Trivia
- In Tears of the Kingdom, Raphica has a near-fully modeled face under his Divine Helm, missing only his eyes. This differs from his appearance in Age of Imprisonment, but it was not intended to be seen and is not visible during regular gameplay.
Nomenclature
Raphica's name is derived from the specific name of Archaeopteryx lithographica, an avialan species of dinosaur that is one of the oldest known ancestors of avian dinosaurs (i.e. birds), and it is believed to be the first capable of flight. Additionally, lithographica is transcribed into Japanese as リトグラフィカ (ritogurafika), having "Rito" before the part Raphica's name is derived from. His name follows the same pattern as his fellow Sages Agraston, Qia, and Ardi being named for the earliest known specimens or ancestors of what their tribe is based on.
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| Language | Names | |
 JapanJapanese | クラフィカ (Kurafika)[21] | |
 The Federal Republic of GermanyGerman | Raphica | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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Tears of the Kingdom
Raphica with his helm removed -
Tears of the Kingdom
The Divine Helm worn by Raphica -
Tears of the Kingdom
Raphica appearing to Link and Tulin -
Age of Imprisonment
Promotional screenshot of Raphica attacking with a Flame Emitter -
Age of Imprisonment
A promotional screenshot of Raphica -
Age of Imprisonment
A promotional screenshot of Raphica fighting Black Bokoblins -
Age of Imprisonment
Raphica's introduction -
Age of Imprisonment
A blurb that appears after unlocking Raphica as a Warrior -
Age of Imprisonment
Agraston and Raphica performing a Sync Strike -
Age of Imprisonment
Raphica performing a Sync Strike with Agraston
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Years ago, when the kingdom of Hyrule was still young... A great evil, the Demon King, descended on the land. He sought to wipe out anyone who opposed him. But Rauru—the first king of Hyrule—requested my aid, as well as that of five other warriors. To help in the fight, Rauru entrusted us with amazing artifacts. Secret stones...objects that amplified our formidable abilities. I carried one into battle as the Sage of Wind. It was thrilling to fight alongside my fellow sages... Yet we were still no match for the Demon King's overwhelming power. His magic was staggering, and I was unable to slip past his defenses, no matter how hard I tried. In the end, King Rauru realized that we would not be able to defeat the Demon King. To save our world, King Rauru sacrificed himself and sealed the Demon King away.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
It's a good thing I brought Lord Raphica those materials, as I'm not certain he would have come home safely without them. The training must have been worth it as well, as his fellow soldiers are all raving about how much stronger he's grown.
— Gallery (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
Raphica
— Game Screen (Age of Imprisonment)
Rito Elder - ↑
Secret stones have amplified the powers of the Sages of Fire, Water, Wind, and Lightning. Face these four elemental masters one after another to hone your combat proficiency!
— Map (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑ 5.0 5.1
Tulin... My brave fledgling...
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom)I know that voice... It's you... You're the one who's been guiding us?
— Tulin (Tears of the Kingdom)Yes. I am your ancestor from a time long ago.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "Holy Crap, I'm Raphica. I can't believe I had a chance to step behind the mic in Hyrule?! What an absolute dream this has been. I can't wait for you guys to play the game! 🐦💨 Thank you so much to @NintendoAmerica and @AtlasTalent" — @JoeZieja on Twitter, November 7, 2025
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "A Sage awakens to step into action in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment–
Meet Raphica, the quick-witted leader of the Rito. Despite his aloof demeanor, he is a considerate and steadfast ally." — @NintendoAmerica on Twitter, October 6, 2025 - ↑
Rauru. The Demon King... He is not someone you can stop by yourself. But...you are not alone. You have the Gerudo, Goron, Zora, and Rito leaders, as well as Zelda... And of course...you can count on me.
— Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Backed into a corner by the attacks in all parts of Hyrule, leaders facing the Demon King's forces gather at Rauru's call. He gives each a Zonai secret stone, making them sages with powers amplified by the stones. All of the sages raise their voices as one, pledging to fight with King Rauru to the end.
— Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Stand with me. I need all your aid.
— Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
We all, gathered here, swear on our lives to serve Rauru, the King of Light.
— Six Sages (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
The rest of us survived that climactic battle, and I would soon receive a visitor with a request that would define the future of the Rito. It was another of the six sages—the Sage of Time.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
The Demon King will return. The magic binding him will be undone. When that time comes, a noble swordsman named Link will oppose him. But Link will only succeed with the Rito's help. Summon the winds, and support this hero!
— Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
It was clear what part the Rito would play.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
It will be an honor to defeat the Demon King. I swear to you that when the Demon King returns, the Rito Sage of Wind will awaken once more. And you can count on the full support of the Rito!
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Hmm? Was that the wind? It couldn't have been! There's no way. Must've been something else!
— Tulin (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Come... Come... to me...
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom)Whose voice was that? Was it coming from somewhere up there?
— Tulin (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
I proudly served Hyrule's first king. I was a Rito warrior and a sage with control of the wind. Where you fight, the winds follow... I would expect nothing less from my descendant. You make me proud. That monster you defeated, the source of that intense blizzard... It was summoned by the Demon King. He thought it could stop you from obtaining the stone you just found—my secret stone.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Demon King? Secret stone?
— Tulin (Tears of the Kingdom)This is a lot to learn all of a sudden, I know. But listen while I tell you what happened in the past. A tale of the Imprisoning War and the mission our people must accomplish!
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
And now you know about the Imprisoning War and a mission I accepted on our behalf. You've saved Rito Village, but there's more to do. The Demon King will soon recover his full strength. Tulin, my brave fledgling... You must take up my secret stone and honor the Sage of Time's request. Fight the Demon King with the swordsman Link.
— Raphica (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "クラフィカ" — n.a., ゼルダ無双 封印戦記 , GAMECITY, published October 6, 2025, retrieved October 6, 2025.
Sages 