The Champions' Ballad (Song)
"The Champions' Ballad",[1] previously known as the Unfinished Song,[2] is a Song in Breath of the Wild.
Overview
The first time Link approaches a Monument during the "EX The Champions' Ballad" Main Quest, Kass will remark that a Monument is mentioned in the Unfinished Song by his teacher, the Court Poet.[2] When Link expresses curiosity, Kass explains that his teacher was unable to complete the song before he passed away.[3] Kass has made it a goal for himself to complete the Unfinished Song, so he has decided to visit the locations that the Court Poet wrote about.[4]
The Unfinished Song is composed of several key verses that were written by the Court Poet.[3] These verses were written in honor of the Champions and the Divine Beast Tamer's Trials they faced.[5] They are dedicated to Daruk,[6] Mipha,[7] Revali,[8] and Urbosa.[9] Kass will offer to sing these verses for Link in their respective locations.[10]
While journeying and completing the Unfinished Song, Kass will write several independent songs dedicated to the Champions. These are "Champion Daruk's Song",[11] "Champion Mipha's Song",[12] "Champion Revali's Song",[13] and "Champion Urbosa's Song."[14] As he writes, Kass begins to feel closer to the departed Court Poet.[15][16][17][18] In turn, he gets closer to finishing the song.[19][20][21] At the end of his travels, Kass decides that the perfect setting to the song would be Hyrule Castle in the distant past.[22]
After Link completes the Final Trial, he will exit the Shrine of Resurrection to find Kass overlooking the Great Plateau. Kass reveals that he has would like to sing the completed song for Link.[23] He considers their current location perfect for singing the song.[24] The final song depicts the inauguration of the Champions at Hyrule Castle 100 years ago.[25] He asks Link to listen to him sing this song, which he has entitled "The Champions' Ballad".[1] Listening to the song causes Link to remember "The Champions' Ballad" Recovered Memory.
Once "The Champions' Ballad" has been played for Link, Kass recounts that the Court Poet told him to write songs that transported their listener to a different moment in time.[26] Kass now believes that he understands that lesson, as well as the true power of music.[27]
Lyrics
Daruk's Verse
♪Crawling flame on a mighty peak.
Rudania's Champion, never weak.♪
♪The hero's power shall grow.
Seek trials monuments show.♪
♪One, stop a titan of molten stone.
Two, follow rings of light alone.♪
♪Three, survive lava's fiery fate.
Champion, trials await!♪
Mipha's Verse
♪Reaching skyward from waters blue.
Ruta's Champion a heart true.♪
♪The hero's power shall grow.
Seek trials monuments show.♪
♪One, find what the light's path shows.
Two, conquer ancient foes.♪
♪Three, chase rings of the waterfall.
Champion, the trials call!♪
Revali's Verse
♪Wind's ally soars the land of cloud.
Medoh's Champion, swift and proud.♪
♪The hero's power shall grow.
Seek trials monuments show.♪
♪One, shoot the flame dragon's horn.
Two, race down a peak rings adorn.♪
♪Three, shoot four targets to win.
Champion, the trials begin!♪
Urbosa's Verse
♪Lightning king of the desert.
Naboris's Champion, the stalwart.♪
♪The hero's power shall grow.
Seek trials monuments show.♪
♪One, fight the brute of the sand.
Two, chase rings upon the land.♪
♪Three, throw the orb underground.
Champion, trials abound!♪
Nomenclature
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See Also
- Champion Daruk's Song
- Champion Mipha's Song
- Champion Revali's Song
- Champion Urbosa's Song
- EX The Champions' Ballad
- Great Plateau
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "If you would, please listen to this special song... The Champions' Ballad..." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "My teacher's unfinished song mentions such monuments, and now one has appeared before my eyes..." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "[Unfinished song?] Yes. The song is mostly complete. However... My teacher left this world without finishing the key verses." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I wish to weave the missing pieces together and finish the song. That's why I'm roaming the areas mentioned in the lyrics. Ah, sweet joy! How glorious to sing this song in the very land it describes..." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "...So? Did the verse move you? It was written in honor of the Champion challenging the trial." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The song my teacher left behind... There's a verse about the trials that Champion Daruk overcame." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The song my teacher left behind... There's a verse about the trials that Champion Mipha overcame." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The song my teacher left behind... There's a verse about the trials that Champion Revali overcame." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The song my teacher left behind... There's a verse about the trials that Champion Urbosa overcame." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Allow me to sing it for you..." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah! Wandering around here and listening to anecdotes about Champion Daruk has truly invigorated me. In fact, it has inspired me to honor him in my own way, separate from my teacher's unfinished song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah! Wandering around here and listening to anecdotes about Champion Mipha has truly invigorated me. In fact, it has inspired me to honor her in my own way, separate from my teacher's unfinished song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah! Wandering around here and listening to anecdotes about Champion Revali has truly invigorated me. In fact, it has inspired me to honor him in my own way, separate from my teacher's unfinished song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah! Wandering around here and listening to anecdotes about Champion Urbosa has truly invigorated me. In fact, it has inspired me to honor her in my own way, separate from my teacher's unfinished song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By writing a song that celebrates the softer side of Champion Daruk, I feel closer than ever to my dear teacher." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By writing a song that captures the determination of Champion Mipha, I feel closer than ever to my dear teacher." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By writing a song that highlights the hidden feelings of Champion Revali, I feel closer than ever to my dear teacher." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By writing a song that honors the heart of Champion Urbosa, I feel closer than ever to my dear teacher." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I was struck by a realization...that the missing parts of the song can only be finished by my teacher's pupil. By me." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I feel much more confident that I can do those missing lyrics justice." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The end result is not quite clear yet...but I'm beginning to feel a stirring of inspiration about those verse." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The missing verses of an ancient song... I think the perfect setting would be Hyrule Castle in the distant past." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I happen to have the perfect song for someone as esteemed as you. I would love to sing it for you. My teacher's unfinished song... the one I told you about... I finally completed the key verses!" — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "This lofty location is the perfect stage to sing this special song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It takes place 100 years ago... at Hyrule Castle. Yes, the very castle you can still see over yonder. It's about the magnificent inauguration of the chosen Champions." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "My teacher always advised me to write songs that transport the listener to the moment in time you're singing of." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Now...I finally feel I understand what he meant...and the true power of music." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)