Calip
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Calip is a character found in Breath of the Wild
Overview
Calip lives in a small cabin just east of Fort Hateno. He is a researcher who spends his nights patrolling back and forth in his home, analyzing ancient texts.[1] He insists that Link refer to him as Doctor Calip, instead of Mr. Calip, as he spent a good deal of his life studying to earn the degree. He often refers to himself in the third person, and thinks of himself as a bit more important than he really is.[2]
Calip spends day and night working, so much so that he never gets time to see his family.[3] He is obsessed with his work that he hasn't even told his family about it.
On rainy days, Calip will remain in his house, as he is worried that the lightning gets attracted to his metallic glasses and it is a safety risk to be outside.[4][5]
The Cursed Statue
After talking to Calip, when Link acknowledges that Calip is a Doctor, it certainly changes Calip's demeanor.[6] He will tell Link of a riddle that he is trying to solve, "When a dark light resides in the cursed statue's eyes, pierce its gaze to purge the seal from the shrine.".[7][8]
References
- ↑ And since you asked, I'll inform you that I'm engaged in analyzing ancient texts. I haven't time for idle chitchat. - Calip
- ↑ HA! Let me guess... You caught wind of the great Dr. Calip's groundbreaking research and just HAD to meet him for yourself. Heh... No? Don't tell me you've never even HEARD of me! After I've dedicated my life to researching the ancient shrines?! *sigh* Well, you'd better remember my name, for it's not the last you'll hear of it! And while I'm at it, it's "DOCTOR Calip," if you please. I didn't study my rear end off to be called "Mr. Calip." Everyone forgets I'm a doctor for some reason... - Calip
- ↑ Soon, my long years of research will be revealed...and all the world will hail it as the discovery of the century! To prevent any undue attention, I haven't even told my family about my work. You understand, I'm sure. - Calip
- ↑ Today's research trip is on hold. My glasses are unfortunately metallic... In this weather, my life could be at risk! - Calip
- ↑ I don't mind a little rain, but the lightning in Hyrule is alarmingly attracted to anything metallic. No, on days like this, it's best to shut oneself in and wait for the rain to clear. If you must go on gallivanting across the countryside, take care you don't get struck, at least. - Calip
- ↑ Doctor... Did I...just hear you call me doctor? As in, not merely Calip, but DOCTOR Calip? It rolled off your tongue so naturally. It was downright salivary! - Calip
- ↑ Hrm... This changes things... Very well then! I'm feeling charitable, so I'll let a few things spill. This is just between us, understand. "When a dark light resides in the cursed statue's eyes, pierce its gaze to purge the seal from the shrine." I'm still in the process of deciphering that one, so I don't suppose there's any harm in sharing it with you. That's my life in a nutshell. Days filled with researching shrines and nights spent studying ancient texts. That leaves no time to converse with passing strangers, so farewell. - Calip
- ↑ "When a dark light resides in the cursed statue's eyes, pierce its gaze to purge the seal from the shrine." I'm not wrong, am I? It must be around there... - Calip