Traveler
Travelers are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Travelers are members of the Yiga Clan in disguise who can be found scattered along roadsides throughout Hyrule after one of two possible conditions are met: either by completing the "Seek Out Impa" Main Quest, or by entering the Yiga Clan Hideout. They assume the appearance of both Hylian men or women who travel the roads of Hyrule and call to Link whenever he is nearby to engage in conversation. If Link speaks to them, they will direct the discussion towards Link's demise before dropping their disguise and attacking as Yiga Footsoldiers.
If Link speaks to travelers after defeating Master Kohga, they will reference the fact that Kohga was slain by him and assail him in their late leader's name.[3][4]
Travelers will not seek shelter during a rainstorm, though they will run from other enemies. They do not reward Link if he rescues them, only instead opting to resume their plan to assassinate him.
Some travelers will attempt to sell Link their Mighty Bananas,[5] a fruit which all Yiga are obsessed with. If Link initially denies the offer to look at their wares, they will insist that he buys from them.[6] Rejecting the offer a second time will anger the traveler, prompting him to attack.[7] These travelers carry 99 Mighty Bananas at 99 Rupees per bundle. If Link purchases all of the Mighty Bananas, the traveler will refer to him as a "banana fan" and announce that he has nothing left to sell.[8] When the transaction is done, the traveler will claim to hope to see Link again, only to admit his lie and attack.[9]
Tears of the Kingdom
Trivia
- The act of Yiga Footsoldiers disguising themselves as travelers is rooted in tales of the Ninja, whom the Yiga Clan are based on, donning the appearance of simple travelers for various purposes such as for espionage or assassination.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | 旅人 (Tabibito) | Same as English. |
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Gallery
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A promotional screenshot of a Traveler from Tears of the Kingdom
See Also
References
- ↑ "Traveler" — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Traveler" — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "You can't avoid us forever. Will you join the Yiga Clan?" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
"[Yiga Clan?] A group of brave warriors, founded by Master Kohga—who YOU defeated—set on defeating a hero thought long dead! I'll send you to join Master Kohga!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "You can't avoid us forever. Will you join the Yiga Clan?" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
"[I'll pass.] What?! You're refusing? Here I thought you could replace our master and lead us to victory against the hero... You're just a fool, though... I'll send you to join Master Kohga!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Come on down, young man! Looking to buy bananas this time? You can! Just take a look at these fine bananas! Buy them up quick before you've missed your chance!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[I'll pass.] Pass? Pass?! It would be a mistake to pass on these amazing, wonderful, fantastic bananas! Listen, here's how it works: I sell; you buy! Stop holding up the show, and do your part!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
"[I'll buy!] These bananas are my pride and joy!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "...What—do you hate bananas? For the bana—I mean, for the boss!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "All the bananas?! I don't know what to say! So then...99 will run you 9,801 rupees. What a sale!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)
"[I'll buy!] You really are a banana fan, aren't you? No bananas left, all thanks to you!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Well then... I hope you come back later... That's a lie as slippery as a banana peel. For the bana—I mean, for the boss!" — Traveler (Breath of the Wild)