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==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
Not much is known about the Oocca. They are first mentioned by name by [[Shad]], a member of [[The Resistance]] that lacks physical skills but makes up for it with his high knowledge of the history of [[Hyrule]] and book reading.{{Ref|TP|5721|[[Shad]]}}{{Ref|TP|5722|Shad}} The first time [[Link]] visits [[Telma's Bar]], the meeting place of the Resistance, after he has completed the [[Lakebed Temple]], Shad will be at the table at the back of the bar, sitting alongside [[Ashei]] and [[Rusl]]. Link can talk to Shad, who discusses the Oocca, saying he is currently very interested in them.{{Ref|TP|5723|Shad}} He starts by telling a very brief history of the [[Hylian]]s, stating them to be the closest race to the gods, according to legend.{{Ref|TP|5724|Shad}} However, also according to legend, long ago there was a race that was even closer to the gods, and they were even said to have created the Hylians.{{Ref|name=Quote1|TP|5725|Shad}} Additionally, while they were creating the Hylian, they built themselves a new captial, a city in the sky.{{Ref|TP|5726|Shad}} Furthermore, Shad concludes his lecture by saying that some scholars still believe the Oocca live there, somewhere in the great sky.{{Ref|TP|5727|Shad}} This short conversation is the most information available to be learnt on the Oocca in the game. Other bits and pieces are touched upon later, but none that are even remotely close to the information available here. | Not much is known about the Oocca. They are first mentioned by name by [[Shad]], a member of [[The Resistance]] that lacks physical skills but makes up for it with his high knowledge of the history of [[Hyrule]] and book reading.{{Ref|TP|5721|[[Shad]]}}{{Ref|TP|5722|Shad}} The first time [[Link]] visits [[Telma's Bar]], the meeting place of the Resistance, after he has completed the [[Lakebed Temple]], Shad will be at the table at the back of the bar, sitting alongside [[Ashei]] and [[Rusl]]. Link can talk to Shad, who discusses the Oocca, saying he is currently very interested in them.{{Ref|TP|5723|Shad}} He starts by telling a very brief history of the [[Hylian]]s, stating them to be the closest race to the gods, according to legend.{{Ref|TP|5724|Shad}} However, also according to legend, long ago there was a race that was even closer to the gods, and they were even said to have created the Hylians.{{Ref|name=Quote1|TP|5725|Shad}} Additionally, while they were creating the Hylian, they built themselves a new captial, a city in the sky.{{Ref|TP|5726|Shad}} Furthermore, Shad concludes his lecture by saying that some scholars still believe the Oocca live there, somewhere in the great sky.{{Ref|TP|5727|Shad}} This short conversation is the most information available to be learnt on the Oocca in the game. Other bits and pieces are touched upon later, but none that are even remotely close to the information available here. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
The design of the Oocca closely resembles the work of an artist named [[Wikipedia:Amedeo Modigliani|Amedeo Modigliani]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 187|[Ooccoo's] design resembles the work of artist Amedeo Modigliani.}} Most members of the race look identical; apart from the children, which look ''much'' different. It is unknown if they is any differences between the male and females. | |||
Only a few of the Oocca actually talk to Link. Oocco and Ooccoo Jr. both speak [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] to speak, and not their native language of [[Sky Character|Sky Writing]]. However, once Link enters the [[City in the Sky]], he speaks with the [[Oocca Shop]] owner, who at first speaks in the sky language. This language sounds very much like the ''gobble, gobble'' sound made by the real-life [[Wikipedia:Turkey|turkey]]. In fact, Link hears the Oocca talking in this language throughout the city, particularly when he lifts them over his head. It is unknown if they are protesting, encouraging, or whatever else. However, considering they do fly Link from platform to platform, it is safe to assume that they are encouraging the hero. Additionally, many Oocca around the city can be found climbing on walls, which is an interesting ability for this bird-like race. | |||
Another interesting characteristic of the Oocca is their ability to fly. Link can use them to cross gaps, much like [[Cucco]]s are used. This ability is used only within the City in the Sky. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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===Messenger to the Heavens=== | ===Messenger to the Heavens=== | ||
During the [[Sky Cannon]] quest, Link at one point will go to the [[Hidden Village]] and speak with its lone inhabitant, [[Impaz]]. After showing her the [[Dominion Rod]], she tells Link a short history of the Oocca and their connection to the [[Royal Family]]. She begins by telling Link about a story from the legends of her [[Sheikah|clad]], from a time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family.{{Ref|TP|7910|[[Impaz]]}} This story says that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people in the sky; the Oocca. This rod is called the Dominion Rod.{{Ref|TP|7911|Impaz}} Additionally, it is said that the rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca.{{Ref|TP|7912|Impaz}} However, it is unknown why the royal family would ever need to communicate with the Ooccaa. Impaz concludes by stating that by royal decree her ancestors have guarded the [[Ancient Sky Book|book]] that was to be given to the messenger to the heavens.{{Ref|TP|7913|Impaz}} With this book, Link can obtain the word that allows him to reach the Sky Cannon, and, subsequently, the City in the Sky. | During the [[Sky Cannon]] quest, Link at one point will go to the [[Hidden Village]] and speak with its lone inhabitant, [[Impaz]]. After showing her the [[Dominion Rod]], she tells Link a short history of the Oocca and their connection to the [[Royal Family]]. She begins by telling Link about a story from the legends of her [[Sheikah|clad]], from a time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family.{{Ref|TP|7910|[[Impaz]]}} This story says that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people in the sky; the Oocca. This rod is called the Dominion Rod.{{Ref|TP|7911|Impaz}} Additionally, it is said that the rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca.{{Ref|TP|7912|Impaz}} However, it is unknown why the royal family would ever need to communicate with the Ooccaa. Impaz concludes by stating that by royal decree her ancestors have guarded the [[Ancient Sky Book|book]] that was to be given to the messenger to the heavens.{{Ref|TP|7913|Impaz}} With this book, Link can obtain the word that allows him to reach the Sky Cannon, and, subsequently, the City in the Sky. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The term [[Oocca]] likely comes from the italian word for goose, ''Oca''. | * The term [[Oocca]] likely comes from the italian word for goose, ''Oca''. | ||
* Although [[Shad]] in the North American version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' states that the [[Oocca]] created the Hylians,{{Ref|name=Quote1}} this is | * Although [[Shad]] in the North American version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' states that the [[Oocca]] created the Hylians,{{Ref|name=Quote1}} this is actually a mistranslation. In the canonical Japanese version, Shad states the Oocca created [[Hyrule]], not the Hylians. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Oocca-Flying.jpg|Link flying in the City in the Sky using an Oocca | File:Oocca-Flying.jpg|Link flying in the City in the Sky using an Oocca | ||
File:Ooccashop.png|The [[Oocca Shop]], which is operated by an unamed Oooca | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||