Pikango

Pikango

Race	Sheikah
Gender	Male
Games	Breath of the Wild
Location	Kakariko Village

Pikango is a character found in Breath of the Wild.

Overview

Pikango is a traveling painter and appears at Kakariko Village. He is originally from the village, but left many years ago in search of beautiful landscapes to paint, subsequently meaning he is not recognised by most of the Kakariko folk. He regularly forgets who is who within the village as they all wear the same clothes. Pikango is a traveler and will appear throughout Hyrule, where he is present at almost all of the various Stables.

At Kakariko Village Pikango wakes up each morning at 5am and makes his way over to just outside Impas house. Here he has his paint setup where he is drawing a picture of Impa's House. He remains here for the duration of the day, and at 10pm he will head over to the Shuteye Inn where he sleeps on the floor.

Pikango will ask Link if he's a fellow traveler and talks about how he enjoys traveling the world, searching for beautiful landscapes.

Pikango has heard stories of a Great Fairy Fountain somewhere near the village. The place has a mysterious power and is breathtakingly beautiful. He wants to know more about it, but comments that none of the villagers want to tell him anything as he's an outsider, not originally from Kakariko Village.

Find the Fairy Fountain

Main article: Find the Fairy Fountain

After acquiring the Camera Rune, Link can return to Pikango and chat with him as he has a lead on where to find the Great Fairy Fountain. While he know's the location, he thinks it's too hard to get there.

If Link offers to help out Pikango, this will begin the Find the Fairy Fountain quest. Pikango has a good idea of where the fountain is and asks Link to come along. Pikango is thankful and begins to run towards the Ta'loh Naeg Shrine, located right near Kakariko Village.

After passing the Shrine, Pikango will get tired and will need to sit down. However, he believes the Great Fairy Fountain to be just beyond along the path. He asks that if Link finds the fairy fountain, he take a picture of it.

After finding the fairy fountain and meeting the Great Fairy, Cotera, Link will need to use the Camera to take a picture of the opened Fairy Fountain. Return to speak with Pikango and show him the picture that was found. He's a bit disappointed as he felt the fountain would be a bit more sacred and elegant looking. As a reward for helping him find the quest, he will help Link with the Captured Memories quest.

This will complete the Finding the Fairy Fountain quest. Now when Link finds Pikango at the various stables in Hyrule, Pikango will help Link with other pictures as part of the Captured Memories quest.

Captured Memories

Main article: Captured Memories

As part of the Captured Memories quest, Link will show Pikango a variety of pictures and he will point Link in the direction as to where he can find the locations. Usually the picture that Link shows Pikango is dependent on the location, usually it being one of the closer locations.

• Kakariko Village - Link first shows him a picture, which ends up being titled Return of Calamity Ganon. It is located at the Lanayru Road - East Gate, and Pikango recognizes Mount Lanayru in the background.

• Highland Stable - Pikango will describe the location which ends up being the memory, Shelter from the Storm. It depicts two stone statues, with the Bridge of Hylia in the distance. Pikango believes the picture is taken from the shore, just northeast of Lake Hylia, and suggests it could be from around Scout's Hill. Pikango is off just a bit as the statues are located east of Scout's Hill, on the east side of the Hylia River.

• East Akkala Stable - Pikango is painting a picture of Fort Hateno, which he describes as unspeakable sorrow that surrounds the landscape due to the Great Calamity. After showing Link a picture, Pikago will recognize nice the spring and the Goddess Statue. He states that the ruins are found in the North Akkala Valley, directly west of the stable. This will lead Link to the Spring of Power. This will awaken the Slumbering Power memory.

• Outskirt Stable - The stable is surrounded by cliffs, so Pikango will comment that it lacks any striking scenery. When Link shows Pikango a picture, he immediately recognizes it as the Sanidin Park Ruins, located just northwest of the stable at the Safula Hill. While Pikango is a painter by trade, he can tell that the horse statue is a true masterpiece and it's definitely worth seeing. This is where Link will awaken the To Mount Lanayru memory.

• Wetland Stable - Pikango can be seen painting a picture of Hyrule Castle. When Link shows him a picture, he's initially unsure as to the location, thinking it's just south of the stable. However, after taking a closer look, he thinks its the forest on the other side of the river, just northeast of the Bottomless Swamp. He recalls taking a stroll and seeing a view like that. Pikango is spot on, as the memory is found in the forest, just northeast of the Bottomless Swamp. This will lead Link to recall the Despair memory.

• Wetland Stable - It seems a bit unclear what Pikango is painting from the stable, but he is facing the direction of the Crenel Hills. He refers to the area as a very dignified structure and wonders how nature created such magnificence. When Link shows Pikango a picture, he immediately recognizes the location as a stage, just south of Hyrule Castle where knighting ceremonies were performed. However, the place is now in ruins and Pikango tells Link it is extremely dangerous to travel there now. The area is surrounded by Guardian Stalkers, but when Link arrives, he can recall the Subdued Ceremony memory.

References

1. ↑ It's been years since I've visited this village, so it was hard to dig up info. As you've probably noticed, the people here all wear the same attire. I made the mistake of asking the same person the same thing multiple times. Oops. I was already a stranger to the village, but now I'm a suspicious roamer to them. But if it helps me track down a beautiful landscape, I don't care what people think of me! - Pikango
2. ↑ Hm? Are you... Sorry to bother you, but are you a fellow traveler? As for me, I just looove art. In fact, I'm traveling the world in search of beautiful landscapes. - Pikango
3. ↑ Just between you and me... I hear there's a Great Fairy Fountain somewhere near this village. I hear it's breathtakingly beautiful. Aesthetics aside, they also say the place can bestow some kind of mysterious power on people... However, since I'm an outsider, I can't get anyone to tell me an more details than that. These villagers never leave the safety of their village, so travelers like me are treated with suspicion. But I won't give up! Oh, and if I manage to find out anything, I'll be sure to let you know. - Pikango
4. ↑ They say there's a Great Fairy Fountain somewhere in this village. I hear it's utterly breathtaking. - Pikango
5. ↑ It's too bad I just can't figure out the exact location... - Pikango
6. ↑ Someday I hope I can see that place spoken of in whispers, veiled in mystery...the Great Fairy Fountain... - Pikango
7. ↑ Oh, it's you! Great timing! I have some news. I did more research regarding the Great Fairy Fountain..and I have a lead! However...although I know of the spot where it's likely located, it's really hard to get there. I'm not sure I can do it... *SIGH* Even if it's just a picture, I'm dying to see it... - Pikango
8. ↑ Oh! I know it! I just KNEW there was someone like me nearby who appreciates true beauty. Sadly, I can't pin down the exact location of the Great Fairy Fountain. I haven't put it all together yet, but there's a suspicious place I have my eye on... In fact, I was about to head there now. Would you like to come along? - Pikango
9. ↑ Great answer! Just what I expected from a fellow beauty connoisseur like you. All right then. Follow me! - Pikango
10. ↑ So...tired... Hills aren't easy for old gofies like me. Sorry, but I don't think I can go on.. *pant* The Great Fairy Fountain should be... along the path that leads past the shrine. *pant* That's what I've been told, anyway. Yeesh, I'm completely out of breath! That always happens right about here. *pant* I think I'd better rest for a bit. You go on ahead. And hey, if you find it...don't forget to get a picture! - Pikango
11. ↑ My desire to view beautiful landscapes is stronger than anyone else's. Ever, I'm pretty sure. But my body just can't handle the groundwork... Even now, my knees are trembling. - Pikango
12. ↑ Ahhh! You...you found it?! Really?! Are you serious right now?! And if you are, then where's the picture? You remembered to bring the picture, right? - Pikango
13. ↑ ... This...is the Great Fairy Fountain? It's certainly beautiful, but...I thought it would be more...sacred and elegant. - Pikango
14. ↑ Well, I'm impressed you found it. I want to give you something to show my appreciation, but I don't think I have anything on me... I know! Is there a place you've been seeking? I've traveled all over Hyrule, so I might be able to help you find it. - Pikango
15. ↑ A large gate with a snowy mountain beyond it... Oh, I know that place! There is a big mountain east of this village... It's called Mount Lanayru. At the base of Mount Lanayru, on the west side of the Naydra Snowfield, lies that gate. I'm almost certain! - Pikango
16. ↑ I'm glad I knew about that location. I suppose my help was useful, then? - Pikango
17. ↑ A long time ago, Mount Lanayru's peak was said to be a sacred place where dragons lived. I think that's just a legend...but wow, if it's true, I would love to capture that in a piece of art! - Pikango
18. ↑ Oh! You're the guy who found the Great Fairy Fountain! Funny running into you here. Are you traveling too? I've traveled all over the world, so I'm happy to tell you about new places, if you want. If you have a picture to show me, let's see it already! - Pikango
19. ↑ Hmm... Ah, these two tiny stone statues depicted here...and that faint view of the Bridge of Hylia in the distance... From this angle, I think perhaps this is the northeast shore of Lake Hylia. Possibly Scout's Hill or perhaps a little further east of there. - Pikango
20. ↑ That's all I know, I'm afraid... Sorry, but you'll have to follow your own feet if you want to find it. But these statues... They look like a husband and wife embracing. Such a simple yet charming sight. - Pikango
21. ↑ Colorful leaves gently falling... A fort that fell to the Great Calamity... Unspeakable sorrow surrounds this landscape. - Pikango
22. ↑ Hmm... I' know I've seen that spring and that Goddess Statue before... There was a place like this at the ruins in North Akkala Valley, to the west of here. - Pikango
23. ↑ It's pretty much directly west of here. I'm certain you'll be able to find it without any trouble. - Pikango
24. ↑ Hmm... This stable is surrounded by cliffs, so it lacks striking scenery. - Pikango
25. ↑ Oh! That horse statue! That is at the Sanidin Park Ruins. Yes, there are some park ruins on Safula Hill to the northwest of here. You'll find this horse statue there. - Pikango
26. ↑ Painting is my passion, but even I can tell that statue is a true masterpiece. It's worth seeing at least once. - Pikango
27. ↑ That forest... I get the feeling I've seen it before. I can't say for certain, but I believe this may depict the forest just south of here. No... Wait... Maybe it's the forest on the other side of the river, northeast of the Bottomless Swamp? - Pikango
28. ↑ I went for a stroll around there recently and I feel like I may have seen a view like that. - Pikango
29. ↑ Wow... What a dignified structure! How does nature create such magnificence? - Pikango
30. ↑ Hmm... This picture show Hyrule Castle in the distance. They say there used to be a stage where knighting ceremonies were performed, just south of Hyrule Castle. It's in ruins now, but...I'm pretty certain that's what's in this picture. - Pikango
31. ↑ However...that area is extremely dangerous. If you're planning on going there, please be careful. - Pikango