Gaepora

Gaepora

Artwork of Gaepora

Race	Skyloftian
Gender	Male
Games	Skyward Sword
Location	Skyloft

		This is Gaepora, the kind and gentle headmaster of the Knight Academy. He has a great knowledge of traditions and is also the father of Zelda.

Gaepora is a character in Skyward Sword. He is the headmaster of the Knight Academy and Zelda's father. He seems to hold an even higher position of authority in Skyloft, for reasons which are unknown.

Appearance and Personality

Gaepora wears a decorative red sash that is similar to the ceremony leader's except that it features four golden triangles, as well as the Skyloftian bird symbol on its back, and his belt. He also has a small Remlit named Mia.

Role in the Plot

Before the Wing Ceremony, he and Zelda discuss Link's skill as a Loftwing rider. Gaepora gives Link great credit, and reminds Zelda that they've known each other since they were children, remarking she should know Link's bond with his Loftwing. He also mentions the potential jealousy of other people, due to Link's close relationship with his bird.

He observes the Wing Ceremony, offering a scolding remark to Groose, one of the students attending the academy. After Zelda is taken by the tornado, Link goes to Gaepora to tell him of Zelda's fate and ask for help. Gaepora, with Zelda being his daughter, helps Link by equipping him with a Knight Uniform and sends him off to find Zelda. Gaepora is a recurring character, aiding Link on his quest many times throughout the story. When Link finds the Goddess Sword, Gaepora finds him there knowing of the sword, saying it has been giving off a strange light. He already knew of the prophecy about the hero but never thought it would come true in his lifetime. He then recites the prophecy, when Fi tells him that what he speaks is only a small part of what it was.

Gallery

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  Gaepora speaking with Link

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  Trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trivia

• Gaepora's name and design are references to Ocarina of Time's Kaepora Gaebora.