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This article is about the Goron in Ocarina of Time. For the town in The Adventure of Link, see Mountain Town of Darunia.
Darunia
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Artwork from Ocarina of Time

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Darunia, also known as the Passionate Brother, is a supporting protagonist in Ocarina of Time. He is the patriarchal leader of the Gorons and Sworn Brother of the King of Hyrule. His ancestor was a famed hero, who defeated Volvagia using the Megaton Hammer. Darunia eventually awakens as the Sage of Fire after Link completes the Fire Temple and saves the Gorons from being fed to Volvagia.

Appearance

Darunia is a Goron with dull yellow skin and long, spiky hair around his neck and head. He has black markings of the Goron crest on his upper arms, and wears two green armbands around his wrists. He has face paint in the form of two horizontal white lines on either cheek, and has deep blue eyes.

Ocarina of Time

Child Era

In Ocarina of Time, Darunia is the leader of the Gorons, and is a strict but insightful leader capable of seeing the greater cause of problems. Darunia was eventually approached by Ganondorf, who demanded that Darunia relinquished the Goron's Ruby, one of the three Spiritual Stones, or he would blockade Dodongo's Cavern and cut off the Gorons' main source of food; Despite the consequences, Darunia refused as he knew the Goron's Ruby was too important for Ganondorf to possess. Darunia was eventually forced to lock himself away in his room to protect the Ruby, as the Gorons were becoming so hungry they starting viewing the Spiritual Stone as food.

Darunia is eventually met by Link, who had travelled to Goron City to receive the Stone.[1] He learns of the plight from the other Gorons and plays Zelda's Lullaby to gain access to the chief's room; While Darunia is initially furious that the Royal Family of Hyrule sent a boy as their messenger, he lightens up after Link plays Saria's Song to cheer him up. Darunia agreed to give Link the Stone if he proved himself worthy, by clearing out Dodongo's Cavern of the monsters infesting it[2]; to help him, he gives Link the Goron Bracelet. After Link has defeated King Dodongo and fulfilled his request, Darunia thanks Link, naming him his "Sworn Brother", and entrusts him with the Goron's Ruby.[3].

Adult Era

Sometime during Link's seven-year slumber, Darunia had a son, whom he also named Link in the Hero's honor.[4] When Ganondorf, now the King of Evil, abducted most of the Gorons with the intent to feed them to Volvagia, Darunia and his son were the only ones who evaded capture; instructing his son to remain in Goron City and ensure nobody followed him, Darunia journeyed to the Fire Temple to free his people, despite his fears that he wouldn't be able to do anything without the Megaton Hammer. Along the way, he ran into Link again, and was overjoyed to see him; However, he understood that it wasn't a time for talking, and asked Link to help him free the Gorons. After Link had done so and defeated Volvagia, the two of them are taken to the Chamber of Sages, where Darunia awakens as the Sage of Fire. He thanks his Sworn Brother for saving his people for the second time, and presents him with the Fire Medallion as a token of his favor.[5][6]

During the finale, after Link defeats Ganon, Darunia and the other Sages seal him away in the Evil Realm. During the credits, Darunia can be seen atop Death Mountain, watching the view alongside the other Sages.

The Wind Waker

While Darunia does not make a physical appearance, a stained-glass mural of him can be seen in the basement of Hyrule Castle, alongside the other Sages.

Non-canon appearances

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Hyrule Warriors

Hyrule Warriors Artwork Darunia.png

"Like all Gorons, this warrior king is a heavyweight on the battlefield. His massive hammer will shake the ground and send enemies flying."

Darunia appears as a playable warrior in Hyrule Warriors. In battle, his primary weapon is the Hyrule Warriors Element Fire.png Hammer, which he swings around and uses in combination with his own brute strength and fire magic.

In Legend Mode, Darunia is drawn into the war after Cia uses a Gate of Souls to fuse Death Mountain and Lake Hylia into present-day Hyrule. He and the other Gorons are brainwashed by Wizzro (in the guise of Zelda), causing them to kidnap Ruto and imprison her in Goron City. A faction of the Hyrulean Forces, led by Impa, Sheik, and Navi, invade Death Mountain and win, breaking the spell over Darunia and his people; humiliated and remorseful over his actions, Darunia releases Ruto and joins the heroes in fighting Cia.

Darunia is eventually returned to his own time alongside Ruto, after Cia is defeated; However, he is summoned once again to defeat Ganondorf following his return. With Ganondorf's defeat, Darunia returns to the present for good.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Darunia appears as a Master Spirit who oversees the Boulder-Style Dojo. In his Spirit Battle, Darunia controls an avatar of Donkey Kong wielding a hammer; he is accompanied by a team of eight Jigglypuff, who represent his fellow Gorons.

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References

  1. "What the heck! Who are you?! When I heard the song of the Royal Family, I expected their messenger had arrived, but... you're just a little kid! Has Darunia, the big boss of the Gorons, really lost so much status to be treated like this by his Sworn Brother, the King? Now, I'm REALLY angry! Get out of my face, now! Are you asking why I'm in such a bad mood right now? Ancient creatures have infested the Dodongo's Cavern! We've had a poor harvest of our special crop, Bomb Flowers! Starvation and hunger because of the rock shortage! But..." — Goron, Ocarina of Time.
  2. "Destroy the monsters in the Dodongo's Cavern and become a real man! Then, we can talk about the Spiritual Stone!" — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.
  3. "It's me, Darunia! Well done! Thanks to you, we can once again eat the delicious rocks from the Dodongo's Cavern until our stomachs burst!" — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.
  4. "What? Your name is also Link? Then you must be the legendary Dodongo Buster and Hero, Link! My dad is Darunia... Do you remember him? Dad named me Link after you, because you're so brave! It's a cool name! I really like it! Link, you're a hero to us Gorons! I'm so glad to meet you! Please give me your autograph! Sign it: "To my friend, Link of the Gorons" Oh... I guess it's not a good time to ask you for this... Please help everyone! My dad, Darunia, went to the Fire Temple. A dragon is inside! If we don't hurry up, even my dad will be eaten by the dragon!!" — Link the Goron, Ocarina of Time.
  5. " By the way, I, the wild Darunia, turned out to be the great Sage of Fire... Isn't that funny, Brother? Well, this must be what they call destiny. Nothing has made me happier than helping you seal the evil here!" — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.
  6. "Hey, Brother, take this! This is a Medallion that contains the power of the fire spirits--and my friendship." — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.