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==''Ocarina of Time''== | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Epona can be found in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] with [[Malon]] as a child. She is a shy horse who keeps her distance from everybody other than Malon. After [[Link]] talks to Malon, she teaches him [[Epona's Song]]. During this time, Epona grows fond of Link. When Link returns as an adult, and after paying [[Ingo]] to take a ride on a horse, Epona's Song can be played to summon Epona and ride her around the enclosed area. If Link speaks to Ingo while mounted on Epona, he will challenge him to a | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Epona can be found in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] with [[Malon]] as a child. She is a shy horse who keeps her distance from everybody other than Malon. After [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] talks to Malon, she teaches him [[Epona's Song]]. During this time, Epona grows fond of Link. When Link returns as an adult, and after paying [[Ingo]] to take a ride on a horse, Epona's Song can be played to summon Epona and ride her around the enclosed area. If Link speaks to Ingo while mounted on Epona, he will challenge him to a [[Horse Race]]. Beating him twice allows Link to keep Epona, and although Ingo tries to keep him from leaving the ranch, he can simply jump a fence to get out. | ||
Epona is a very useful companion, allowing Link to quickly and safely get from one place to another in the vast land of [[Hyrule]]. Link is completely invincible while on Epona. As an adult, using Epona is the only method of reaching the [[Gerudo's Fortress]], before acquiring the [[Longshot]]. Epona also helps tremendously in completing the timed missions within the [[Ocarina of Time Biggoron's Sword Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]. | Epona is a very useful companion, allowing Link to quickly and safely get from one place to another in the vast land of [[Hyrule]]. Link is completely invincible while on Epona. As an adult, using Epona is the only method of reaching the [[Gerudo's Fortress]], before acquiring the [[Longshot]]. Epona also helps tremendously in completing the timed missions within the [[Ocarina of Time Biggoron's Sword Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]. | ||
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==''Majora's Mask''== | ==''Majora's Mask''== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Epona appears in the opening cutscene as [[Link]] is traveling to [[Termina]]. Epona is then kidnapped by the [[Skull Kid]] and disappears for a portion of the story. Link finds Epona in [[Romani Ranch]] later in his adventure, but is unable to ride her unless he manages to get into the ranch on the [[First Day]] using a [[Powder Keg]], and agrees to help [[Romani]] with her alien problem. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Epona appears in the opening cutscene as [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] is traveling to [[Termina]]. Epona is then kidnapped by the [[Skull Kid]] and disappears for a portion of the story. Link finds Epona in [[Romani Ranch]] later in his adventure, but is unable to ride her unless he manages to get into the ranch on the [[First Day]] using a [[Powder Keg]], and agrees to help [[Romani]] with her alien problem. | ||
Although no longer the fastest method of transportation, (now outpaced by the [[Goron Mask]]) Epona can still be used to jump obstacles and get to otherwise inaccessible areas such as the [[Great Bay]]. Link is also invincible while on his steed in this game. Epona is required to complete the game. | Although no longer the fastest method of transportation, (now outpaced by the [[Goron Mask]]) Epona can still be used to jump obstacles and get to otherwise inaccessible areas such as the [[Great Bay]]. Link is also invincible while on his steed in this game. Epona is required to complete the game. | ||
==''The Minish Cap''== | ==''The Minish Cap''== | ||
[[File:Epona-Sprite.png|right]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Epona is owned by [[Malon]] and used to help pull the wagon that contains [[Lon Lon Milk]] from [[Lon Lon Ranch]]. Epona is only in [[Hyrule Town]] whenever Malon is also in town, otherwise she can be found back at the ranch. | [[File:Epona-Sprite.png|right]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Epona is owned by [[Malon]] and used to help pull the [[wagon]] that contains [[Lon Lon Milk]] from [[Lon Lon Ranch]]. Epona is only in [[Hyrule Town]] whenever Malon is also in town, otherwise she can be found back at the ranch. | ||
However, if Link is in [[Minish]] form, he can talk to Epona, who tells him to buy some Lon Lon Milk from her so that the wagon is not as heavy on the way back to the ranch.{{Ref|TMC|2348|Epona}} Link is able to fuse [[Kinstone|Green Kinstones]] with Epona.{{Ref|TMC|1152|Epona}} As it is a Green Kinstone fusion, it is not set to a specific treasure chest, but instead, one of the many possible treasure chests. There is one random [[Kinstone|Red Kinstone]] within the game that opens up a location in the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]] leading to a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as a random [[Kinstone|Blue Kinstone]] that opens up a tree in [[North Hyrule Field]] leading to a [[Fairy Fountain]]. Epona is one of the many characters that Link can make these Kinstone fusions with. | If [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] tries to talk to Epona while in his normal form, Epona will just reply with horse noises.{{Ref|TMC|1613|Epona}} However, if Link is in [[Minish]] form, he can talk to Epona, who tells him to buy some Lon Lon Milk from her so that the wagon is not as heavy on the way back to the ranch.{{Ref|TMC|2348|Epona}} Link is able to fuse [[Kinstone|Green Kinstones]] with Epona.{{Ref|TMC|1152|Epona}} As it is a Green Kinstone fusion, it is not set to a specific treasure chest, but instead, one of the many possible treasure chests. There is one random [[Kinstone|Red Kinstone]] within the game that opens up a location in the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]] leading to a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as a random [[Kinstone|Blue Kinstone]] that opens up a tree in [[North Hyrule Field]] leading to a [[Fairy Fountain]]. Epona is one of the many characters that Link can make these Kinstone fusions with. | ||
==''Twilight Princess''== | ==''Twilight Princess''== | ||
[[File:Epona_TwilightPrincess.png|200px|left]] | [[File:Epona_TwilightPrincess.png|200px|left]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Epona is [[Link]]'s horse from the get-go, which he uses on the [[Ordon Ranch|ranch]] that he works on to help him herd goats. She was to take Link to [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] not far into the adventure, which leads to the main storyline of the game. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Epona is [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]]'s horse from the get-go, which he uses on the [[Ordon Ranch|ranch]] that he works on to help him herd goats. She was to take Link to [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] not far into the adventure, which leads to the main storyline of the game. | ||
Epona's combat system was completely revamped for ''Twilight Princess''. Not only is Link able to use his [[Bow]] while on Epona like in previous games, but also other weapons, including his [[Sword]]. However, he is not invincible in this game. Notable horseback battles include the two against [[King Bulblin]] and a final one against [[Ganon]].{{Clear|left}} | Epona's combat system was completely revamped for ''Twilight Princess''. Not only is Link able to use his [[Bow]] while on Epona like in previous games, but also other weapons, including his [[Sword]]. However, he is not invincible in this game. Notable horseback battles include the two against [[King Bulblin]] and a final one against [[Ganon]].{{Clear|left}} | ||
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==''Breath of the Wild''== | ==''Breath of the Wild''== | ||
{{Main|Horse (Breath of the Wild)}} | {{Main|Horse (Breath of the Wild)}} | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', Epona can be summoned through the use of an [[amiibo]]. After making it off the [[Great Plateau]], and preferably while [[Link]] is close to a [[Stable]], two amiibo can be used to summon Epona: | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', Epona can be summoned through the use of an [[amiibo]]. After making it off the [[Great Plateau]], and preferably while [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] is close to a [[Stable]], two amiibo can be used to summon Epona: | ||
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As part of the quest ''[[Good-Sized Horse]]'', Epona can be sold to Zyle for 300 [[rupee]]s. | As part of the quest ''[[Good-Sized Horse]]'', Epona can be sold to Zyle for 300 [[rupee]]s. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="400px" heights="220px"> | <gallery widths="400px" heights="220px"> | ||
File:BotW-Epona-1.jpg|<center>Use the [[Link Amiibo (Super Smash Bros.)|Link Amiibo]] from Super Smash Bros.</center> | File:BotW-Epona-1.jpg|<center>Use the [[Link Amiibo (Super Smash Bros.)|Link Amiibo]] from Super Smash Bros.</center> | ||
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File:Epona stats.PNG|<center>Statistics for Epona at a stable.</center> | File:Epona stats.PNG|<center>Statistics for Epona at a stable.</center> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:OoT-LinkandEpona.png|Artwork of [[Link]] and Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:OoT-LinkandEpona.png|Artwork of [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] and Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time'' | File:LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:OoT-LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time'' | File:OoT-LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
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File:Epona.png|Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | File:Epona.png|Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | ||
File:Epona(TP).png|Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | File:Epona(TP).png|Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | ||
File:Epona - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Epona is named after a [[Wikipedia:Epona|Celtic horse goddess]]. | |||
*Epona is one of the few horses, if not the only one in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]], which is confirmed to be a mare. Other horses are either not verifiable, or are assumed to be male. | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |