Grandma

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Grandma
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Link (Grandson)
Aryll (Granddaughter)

Link's Grandmother, more commonly known as Grandma, is the grandmother of Link and Aryll, found on Outset Island in The Wind Waker.

Overview

Grandma is a sweet, lovable old woman who lives with her two grandchildren. She loves her grandchildren very much, and enjoys cooking their favorite food and soup for them, Elixir Soup.

At the start of the quest, Link will speak with Grandma to get the Hero's Clothes.[1] She states that it is a tradition that when a boy becomes the same age that the famed Hero of Time was when he saved the world, they have to wear his signature green tunic and outfit to symbolize them becoming a man.[2][3] It is tradition to only wear the clothes for a single day, but because of Aryll's kidnapping, Link never has a chance to change out of the clothes, wearing them for the remainder of his quest. In the olden days, the day when a boy gets to wear the green tunic also marked the day where they were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle.[4] Although at the start of the quest, they live in a time of piece and don't have to worry about such practices.[5][6]

Grandma also talks about the family shield, which hangs on the wall in Grandma's House.[7] Grandma is planning on throwing a party for Link, inviting the entire town. She asks Link to go and get Aryll.[8]

Hero's Shield

Main article: Hero's Shield

After the Helmaroc King appears on the island and drops Tetra into the Forest of Fairies, Link is able to get the Hero's Sword from Orca. When talking to her Grandma, she is shocked to see the sword on Link's back.[9][10]

After Link finds and saves Tetra, Aryll is kidnapped by the Helmaroc King. Link wants to heads on a quest with Tetra to save Aryll, but he first needs to find a shield. Grandma gives Link the Hero's Shield that has Link's family crest on it. As Link leaves Outset Island on Tetra's Pirate Ship, Grandma can be seen sadly waving goodbye from her front porch.

Elixir Soup

Main article: Elixir Soup

Later in the game, when Link returns to retrieve Nayru's Pearl from Jabun, he sees that his grandmother is deeply ill. Sue-Belle tells Link that ever since he left, Grandma has been depressed and rarely leaves the house. Link gets information from the town's expert elder, Sturgeon, on how to cure her using fairy dust, and gives Grandma a Fairy to revive her. When she is well again, she decides that she can't help Link being on an adventure to save Aryll, and tries to help out by agreeing to make Link her Elixir Soup whenever he comes to visit. Grandma helps Link as much as she can throughout his journey, sending him all the Rupees she has in letters, telling him how much she loves him, and wishing him safety and good luck.

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Grandma
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Birthplace: Outset Island
Personality: Worrywart

This kind old woman works hard to raise her two grandchildren. She's a very talented cook—her special Elixir Soup is sure to raise anyone's spirit.

She can be somewhat mischievous and enjoys playing the occasional prank on Link.

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References

  1. "I've been waiting for you, [Link]. [Link]... Try these on." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  2. "Time certainly flies... I can't believe you're already old enough to wear these clothes." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  3. "Don't look so disappointed, dear one! Just try them on. Today is a day to celebrate! It is the day that you become the same age as the young hero spoken of in all the legends. You only have to wear them for one day, so don't look so down. Be proud, child!" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  4. "In the olden days, this was the day boys were finally considered to be men. They were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle with their enemies." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  5. "Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  6. "But we don't live in such an age any longer... Our ways are the ways of peace. Nowadays, I suppose Orca is the only one on the island who still knows anything about swordplay." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  7. "Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  8. "Isn't that nice, [Link]? They suit you perfectly! A perfect fit! Well, tonight I'm going to invite the whole town over for your birthday party, so I'd better start getting ready, shouldn't I? Your grandma is going to make your favorite soup for you tonight! Mmmm! I just know you're looking forward to it! Now, go get your sister, Aryll." — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  9. "[Link], what is that thing you have on your back?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.
  10. "Why are you carrying a dangerous thing like that around?" — Grandma, The Wind Waker.