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The '''Great Deku Tree''' is a legendary character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He is often part of the main motivation for [[Link]] to begin his travels and strive to help Hyrule.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Great Deku Tree is in charge of watching over Link and the other [[Kokiri]] children in the [[Kokiri Forest]].{{Ref|OoT|911|Great Deku Tree}}{{Ref|OoT|912|Great Deku Tree}}{{Ref|OoT|754|Kokiri}} He watches over the Kokiri and is the guardian of the Kokiri Forest. He is considered responsible and wise. This is evidenced by the fact that [[Link's Mother]] trusted the Great Deku Tree to watch over Link during the wars that dominated when she was alive. At the beginning of ''Ocarina of Time'', the Great Deku Tree orders Navi to bring Link over to him. He assigns a [[Fairy]] for each Kokiri in the forest, Navi being Link's companion throughout the game. The Great Deku Tree protects each of the Kokiri and saves them from the outside world of Hyrule and its horrors. Unfortunately, his death later allows monsters to sweep in and infest the once peaceful forest.

After being cursed by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], the Great Deku Tree sends [[Navi]] to summon Link.{{Ref|OoT|907|Great Deku Tree}} When the two return, he informs Link of the curse and requests that he go [[Inside the Deku Tree|enter his mouth]] in an attempt to eliminate the curse and "demonstrate his courage".{{Ref|OoT|771|Great Deku Tree}} Link successfully defeats the evil, [[Queen Gohma]], dwelling inside the tree.

The Great Deku Tree then tells the tale of how [[Hyrule]] came to be. He explains the story of the [[Golden Goddesses]]. He then gives Link the [[Kokiri's Emerald]].{{Ref|OoT|900|Great Deku Tree}} However, it is too late. The curse has taken its toll, killing the Great Deku Tree. Some of his last words advise Link to go to [[Hyrule Castle]] to meet the [[Zelda|Princess of Destiny]]" which leads to the events of the game.{{Ref|OoT|791|Great Deku Tree}}{{Ref|OoT|792|Great Deku Tree}}{{Ref|OoT|793|Great Deku Tree}}{{Ref|OoT|794|Great Deku Tree}}

After Link wakes up from his seven year slumber, he discovers that the Kokiri Forest is now infested with monsters. The Kokiri say this started happening after the death of the Great Deku Tree. When Link completes the Forest Temple, Link is transported back to the Kokiri Forest where he watches the [[Deku Tree Sprout]] grow in front of the dead Great Deku Tree. It is speculated that the Deku Tree Sprout is in fact the Great Deku Tree from ''The Wind Waker''.

The Great Deku Tree is first seen covered in red and green [[ChuChu]]s. After removing them, Link meets the [[Korok]]s. The Great Deku Tree sends Link to find [[Makar]], the smallest Korok, who has been blown into the [[Forbidden Woods]]. He also gives Link the [[Deku Leaf]]. Link must use [[Baba Bud]]s to get to the top of the Deku Tree and obtain the Deku Leaf.

After Link completes the third dungeon of the game, the Great Deku Tree answers his questions about Koroks. He also says that the [[Forest Water]] in [[Forest Haven]] is special and marks the places of [[Withered Tree|Withered Forest Trees]] on the [[Sea Chart]].

He is also seen as a caretaker here. He is furious and deeply concerned about Makar's disappearance into the Forbidden Woods. This shows that the Great Deku Tree cares about Korok underlings and seeks to protect them at all times.