Gruve

Gruve

Race	Zora
Gender	Male
Games	Breath of the Wild
Location	Zora's Domain

Gruve is a character in Breath of the Wild.

Overview

Gruve is a Zora who can initially be found at the top of the Lanayru Tower. When Link first arrives at the the Tower, he can see Gruve, peaking over the edge, looking down below. Gruve had been sent out by Prince Sidon to search for a Hylian to help with the problems at Zora's Domain. He stopped to rest and fell asleep, and during this time, the Sheikah Towers rose up and he has since been stranded on top. He is shouting down to Prince Sidon, but because he is so high up, he can't seem to get his attention.

Gruve has a bit of a fear of heights. He wants to jump off the tower and land in Zora River down below, but he doesn't have the courage. He thinks he might be stranded up on top of the tower forever, with no hope of ever coming down. Fortunately, after Link arrives at Zora's Domain and acquires the Zora Armor, Gruve can be found, safe and sound, at Zora's Domain. He finally worked up the fighting spirit and jumped down into Zora River.

Diving is Beauty!

Main article: Diving is Beauty!

When speaking with Gruve, he recognizes that Link now has the Zora armor. He mentions that while wearing that armor, even a Hylian like Link can climb up a waterfall. He asks Link if he'd be willing to show him his true colors by diving down below into the water. This will begin the Diving is Beauty! is quest.

References

1. ↑ WOW! I cannot believe it! *ahem* Excuse me! Yes, you! I am Gruve of the Zora! It is apparent that you are a traveler but may I ask what brought you here? - Gruve
2. ↑ Hm... How very astute of you! An excellent query indeed! I, by order of Prince Sidon of Zora's Domain, am searching for a Hylian. Or I was...but then I fell asleep. I awoke to a loud noise and awful quaking, and now here I am. I'd like to get down and be on my way, but I'm simply too high up! I need to figure something out. Prince Sidon is down at the bridge below, but for some reason I cannot seem to catch his attention! But you! You are a Hylian, yes?! Well then! My luck is improving! - Gruve
3. ↑ Prince Sidon! I found one! I FOUND A HYLIAN!! ... ... Hmm... Prince Sidon doesn't seem to notice my struggle... Perhaps I should swallow my fear and jump to the river below. Then I could return to him! He must be worried sick. ... ... No! Nope! Can't do it! I'm too high up. I'll likely meet the gods of the ever after before I ever see Prince Sidon again... Mr. Hylian, I must apologize... It will be some time before I can get back to Prince Sidon. Please, you must leave me here and go on ahead. - Gruve
4. ↑ ... ...Oh?! You're the Hylian looking to help Prince Sidon, aren't you?! Sorry I didn't introduce myself sooner. I'm Gruve. I used to help Prince Sidon with his search for a Hylian. For you to find him yourself is a godsend! Yes, it is! - Gruve
5. ↑ However, while searching for a Hylian, Prince Sidon left me stranded on a tower... Instead, I worked up some fighting spirit and jumped into Zora River from the top of the tower. Then I came back here. I was deeply moved seeing my reflection on the water's surface as I dove in... Yes. Deeply moved. - Gruve
6. ↑ It is my observation that a person's true colors shine the brightest when they dive freely into the waves! Congratulations on the new Zora armor. It is most impressive indeed. Wearing the Zora armor, even a Hylian like you can climb a waterfall and get back up here in no time at all. That said, if you don't mind me asking, would you please show me your true colors as you dive into the water? You can dive headfirst from here into the water below! It would be true beauty made flesh! Please consider! - Gruve