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:''Not to be confused with [[Syrup]]. For other uses, see [[Witch (Disambiguation)]].'' | :''Not to be confused with [[Syrup]]. For other uses, see [[Witch (Disambiguation)]].'' | ||
{{Character | {{Character | ||
|name = Witch | |name= Witch | ||
|image = [[File:WitchModelALBW.png]] | |image= [[File:WitchModelALBW.png]] | ||
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|gender= Female<ref name="rumor">{{Cite|OK, WELL... You've heard about the witch, right? That old crone used to have a little bit of a thing for the fortune-teller. And you know how THAT goes. It just wasn't in the cards...or the crystal ball, I guess! When the fortune-teller got sick, she brewed him up a potion. Nothing better than homemade stuff, ya know? But she dropped it off in his mailbox on the sly. Bashful, that old girl. Warms the heart. Truly does. Ha! So then, later on, the witch actually goes and visits the fortune-teller to get her fortune, right? Well, I'm not one to gossip... [What happened?] So, the witch is at the fortune-teller's place--you've been there, yeah? So he does a show with his hands and says, "But I see... I see...a man that you fancy! His face is cloudy..." "He does not return your affections! There is no future for the two of you." You believe that? What a fool! He couldn't even tell that he was looking at himself! That poor woman... Never thought I'd feel bad for a witch! Now you've heard it. Go on, now. That gossip ain't gonna spread itself!|Rumor Guy|ALBW}}</ref> | |gender= Female<ref name="rumor">{{Cite|OK, WELL... You've heard about the witch, right? That old crone used to have a little bit of a thing for the fortune-teller. And you know how THAT goes. It just wasn't in the cards...or the crystal ball, I guess! When the fortune-teller got sick, she brewed him up a potion. Nothing better than homemade stuff, ya know? But she dropped it off in his mailbox on the sly. Bashful, that old girl. Warms the heart. Truly does. Ha! So then, later on, the witch actually goes and visits the fortune-teller to get her fortune, right? Well, I'm not one to gossip... [What happened?] So, the witch is at the fortune-teller's place--you've been there, yeah? So he does a show with his hands and says, "But I see... I see...a man that you fancy! His face is cloudy..." "He does not return your affections! There is no future for the two of you." You believe that? What a fool! He couldn't even tell that he was looking at himself! That poor woman... Never thought I'd feel bad for a witch! Now you've heard it. Go on, now. That gossip ain't gonna spread itself!|Rumor Guy|ALBW}}</ref> | ||
|game = {{ALBW}} | |game= {{LA}}<br>{{ALBW}} | ||
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|family = [[Irene]] <small>(granddaughter)</small> {{Exp|Hyrulean Witch}}<br>[[Lorule]]an [[Fortune-Teller]] <small>(lover)</small> {{Exp|Lorulean Witch}} | |family= [[Irene]] <small>(granddaughter)</small> {{ExpGame|ALBW}} {{Exp|Hyrulean Witch}}<br>[[Lorule]]an [[Fortune-Teller]] <small>(lover)</small> {{ExpGame|ALBW}} {{Exp|Lorulean Witch}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Witch''', also known as '''Mapes''' in [[Lorule]],<ref name=Mapes>{{Cite|Oh, c'mon, Mapes. You know how I can't stand compliments... Unless you say them right. I'm the MOST handsome and talented. Why, I'm the foremost fortune-teller in this world or any other!|Fortune-Teller|ALBW}}</ref> is a character in {{ALBW}} | The '''Witch''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote= After passing the Raccoon, you'll find yourself on a repeating loop. Pick the Sleepy Toadstool and have the Witch use it to make Magic Powder, then return to the Raccoon and sprinkle Magic Powder on it.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening – Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= Nintendo of America, Inc.|page= 25}}</ref> also known as '''Mapes''' in [[Lorule]],<ref name=Mapes>{{Cite|Oh, c'mon, Mapes. You know how I can't stand compliments... Unless you say them right. I'm the MOST handsome and talented. Why, I'm the foremost fortune-teller in this world or any other!|Fortune-Teller|ALBW}}</ref> is a character in {{ALBW}}. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Hyrule=== | ===''Link's Awakening''=== | ||
The Witch is the grandmother and teacher of Irene. She operates the [[Witch's House]] near [[Zora's Domain]], where she sells various | In {{LA}}, the Witch lives inside her [[Witch's Hut|Hut]] on the [[Koholint Prairie]]. Like [[Syrup]] in {{ALttP}}, the Witch will make Link some [[Magic Powder]] once he gives her the [[Sleepy Toadstool]] he found in the [[Mysterious Woods]].<ref>{{Cite Text Dump|LADX|109}}</ref> She will also teach Link how to use the Powder. The Witch will replenish Link's supply Magic Powder whenever needed, so long as he provides more Toadstools.<ref>{{Cite Text Dump|LADX|465}}</ref> | ||
===''A Link Between Worlds''=== | |||
====Hyrule==== | |||
The Witch is the grandmother and teacher of [[Irene]]. She operates the [[Witch's House]] near [[Zora's Domain]], where she sells various [[Potion]]s in exchange for ingredients,<ref>{{Cite|These are my deluxe potions. But I've been having trouble getting the right ingredients lately... I can only make you a red potion for now. That is, unless you bring me the necessary bits and pieces.|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> though she can sell [[Link]] a [[Red Potion]] for 50 [[Rupee]]s without ingredients. If Link speaks to her and tells her he is simply saying "hello," the Witch will give the young hero a taste of her Potion, which restores 8 Hearts. | |||
After Link obtains all three [[Pendants of Virtue]], Irene goes missing. If Link visits the Witch's shop, she will tell the young hero that Irene was attacked by [[Yuga]] and transformed into a [[Painting]].<ref>{{Cite|Oh, heavens! My dear grandchild Irene was snatched! It happened so fast! some awful man came through, very full of himself, and transformed her into...a painting! I-I-I was flummoxed! I just stood there helpless! Oh, my dear granddaughter--GONE! And she'd just been saying how she'd made a new friend of late... I know, I know... This isn't the time to be mixing potions like nothing's wrong... But I just can't calm down if I'm not keeping busy...|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> She tells Link that she keeps herself busy to prevent herself from worrying too much about her granddaughter.<ref>{{Cite|I keep myself busy with my potions, or else I find myself fussing over my granddaughter Irene too much. So I end up making more potion than I could ever possibly sell. Why don't you have some, you nice boy?|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> When Irene is rescued, the Witch thanks Link and says she is forever indebted to the young hero.<ref>{{Cite|Heh hee hee! Have you something to tell me? What! You saved my Irene? Wonder of wonders, is it possible? That dear girl. No matter what trouble she gets herself into, she always bounces back with a smirk on her face. My granddaughter and I will be forever indebted to you. Speaking of bouncing back, don't forget about my potions. I'd hate for you to fall in battle out there!|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> | After Link obtains all three [[Pendants of Virtue]], Irene goes missing. If Link visits the Witch's shop, she will tell the young hero that Irene was attacked by [[Yuga]] and transformed into a [[Painting]].<ref>{{Cite|Oh, heavens! My dear grandchild Irene was snatched! It happened so fast! some awful man came through, very full of himself, and transformed her into...a painting! I-I-I was flummoxed! I just stood there helpless! Oh, my dear granddaughter--GONE! And she'd just been saying how she'd made a new friend of late... I know, I know... This isn't the time to be mixing potions like nothing's wrong... But I just can't calm down if I'm not keeping busy...|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> She tells Link that she keeps herself busy to prevent herself from worrying too much about her granddaughter.<ref>{{Cite|I keep myself busy with my potions, or else I find myself fussing over my granddaughter Irene too much. So I end up making more potion than I could ever possibly sell. Why don't you have some, you nice boy?|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> When Irene is rescued, the Witch thanks Link and says she is forever indebted to the young hero.<ref>{{Cite|Heh hee hee! Have you something to tell me? What! You saved my Irene? Wonder of wonders, is it possible? That dear girl. No matter what trouble she gets herself into, she always bounces back with a smirk on her face. My granddaughter and I will be forever indebted to you. Speaking of bouncing back, don't forget about my potions. I'd hate for you to fall in battle out there!|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> | ||
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The Witch had a crush on the [[Fortune-Teller]], and had once brewed him a Potion when he was sick, and had left it in his mailbox out of shyness. Her heart however was broken when he told her during a reading that the man she fancies does not return her affections.<ref name="rumor"/> | The Witch had a crush on the [[Fortune-Teller]], and had once brewed him a Potion when he was sick, and had left it in his mailbox out of shyness. Her heart however was broken when he told her during a reading that the man she fancies does not return her affections.<ref name="rumor"/> | ||
===Lorule=== | ====Lorule==== | ||
[[File:MapesALBW.png|right]] | [[File:MapesALBW.png|right]] | ||
The Witch's [[Lorulean]] counterpart is given the name Mapes. She can be found north of the Lorulean [[Blacksmith (A Link Between Worlds)#Lorule|Blacksmith]]'s house within the Fortune-Teller's tent. She differs from Hyrule's Witch in that she wears a red mask, implying that she may be a [[Masked Follower]]. She brags to Link about and appears to be obsessed with her lover, the Fortune-Teller,<ref>{{Cite|I don't mean to boast about my spicy darling here, but why not? Not like everyone's got a fellow like him. He's handsome AND talented.|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> indicating that unlike her Hyrulean counterpart, she managed to form a significant relationship with him. The Fortune-Teller affectionately calls her "Mapes".<ref name=Mapes/> Because of her relationship, she considers herself the most fortunate witch around.<ref>{{Cite|Oh course you are darling, and I'm the MOST fortunate witch around! Don't you dare nitpick my darling's fortunes. He's always right.|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> | The Witch's [[Lorulean]] counterpart is given the name Mapes. She can be found north of the Lorulean [[Blacksmith (A Link Between Worlds)#Lorule|Blacksmith]]'s house within the Fortune-Teller's tent. She differs from Hyrule's Witch in that she wears a red mask, implying that she may be a [[Masked Follower]]. She brags to Link about and appears to be obsessed with her lover, the Fortune-Teller,<ref>{{Cite|I don't mean to boast about my spicy darling here, but why not? Not like everyone's got a fellow like him. He's handsome AND talented.|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> indicating that unlike her Hyrulean counterpart, she managed to form a significant relationship with him. The Fortune-Teller affectionately calls her "Mapes".<ref name=Mapes/> Because of her relationship, she considers herself the most fortunate witch around.<ref>{{Cite|Oh course you are darling, and I'm the MOST fortunate witch around! Don't you dare nitpick my darling's fortunes. He's always right.|Witch|ALBW}}</ref> | ||
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{{Names | {{Names | ||
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|ja= | |ja= | ||
|jaM= | |jaM= | ||
| | |zhS= | ||
| | |zhSM= | ||
| | |zhT= | ||
| | |zhTM= | ||
| | |nl= | ||
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| | |fi= | ||
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|frC= Sorcière | |||
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|frF= Mamie Magie | |frF= Mamie Magie | ||
|frFM= | |frFM= | ||
|de= Hexe | |de= Hexe | ||
|deM= | |deM= | ||
|hu= | |||
|huM= | |||
|it= Vecchia strega | |it= Vecchia strega | ||
|itM= | |itM= | ||
| | |ko= | ||
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|ptBM= | |||
|ptP= | |ptP= | ||
|ptPM= | |ptPM= | ||
|ru= | |ru= | ||
|ruM= | |ruM= | ||
| | |esS= Bruja | ||
| | |esSM= | ||
| | |esL= Bruja | ||
| | |esLM= }} | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Syrup]] | * [[Syrup]] | ||
*[[Twinrova]] | * [[Twinrova]] | ||
*[[Granny]] | * [[Granny]] | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
[[Category:Hylians]] | [[Category:Hylians]] | ||
[[Category:Koholint Islanders]] | |||
[[Category:Loruleans]] | [[Category:Loruleans]] | ||
[[Category:Characters in Link's Awakening]] | |||
[[Category:Characters in A Link Between Worlds]] | [[Category:Characters in A Link Between Worlds]] | ||