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'''King Dorephan''' is a character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. He is the King of the [[Zora]] and reigns over [[Zora's Domain (Breath of the Wild)|Zora's Domain]]. He is the father of [[Mipha]] and [[Sidon]].

King Dorephan can be found in the [[Throne Room]] of [[Zora's Domain (Breath of the Wild)|Zora's Domain]]. Given his large size and stature, he never leaves the throne room.

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As part of the [[Reach Zora's Domain]] quest, Sidon will guide Link to Zora's Domain. Once Link arrives at the Throne Room to speak with King Dorephan, the main quest will be completed. Once Link arrives, the King quickly sees the [[Sheikah Slate]] that is around his waste and recognizes him as Link, the Hylian [[Champion]] from 100 years ago.{{Ref|''Ah. You must be the Hylian that Sidon brought here, correct? You did well to come all the way here! I am King Dorephan, ruler of the Zora. Hm? That object upon your waist... is that not a Sheikah Slate?! HMMM?! Now that I have gotten a good look at you, it is all too clear who you are...'' - '''King Dorephan'''}}{{Ref|''You are the Hylian Champion, Link! Do not tell me you have forgotten me...'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} The King is delighted to see Link, although he had previously through that Link had fallen in battle. He is happy to see that he actually survived.{{Ref|''The Hylian Champion, Link, has appeared before us... We have met numerous times, I'll have you know. Ah... So many memories! My mind is overflowing with nostalgia, my friend. I had heard a terrible rumor that you had fallen in combat, but it appears you managed to survive. Extraordinary!'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} After hearing that Link was asleep at the [[Shrine of Resurrection]], he asks Link if he remembers his daughter, Mipha. He is saddened that Link has no recollection of her.{{Ref|''Come again? Sleeping, you say... Hm. Is that why you do not seem to remember me? But surely you must remember my precious daughter, Mipha, yes? You do, do you not?'' - '''King Dorephan'''}}{{Ref|''I cannot believe it... Have you truly forgotten my dear Mipha as well? You and Mipha were so close... Yet you do not remember her? Young hero... Please look upon the beauty of Zora's Domain. Do you see that statue? Does gazing upon Mipha's immortalized form still not jog your memory? Well, perhaps your memory will return in time. I dearly hope so.'' - '''King Dorephan'''}}

The King is shocked to heard that Princess Zelda is still alive. He knows that if they can in fact appease the divine beast, it can be used to help seal [[Calamity Ganon]].{{Ref|''I do not believe it... She was alive this whole time, just as you were! The events of 100 years ago cannot be altered, it is true. But if we can regain control of the Divine Beasts...they may yet prove useful in sealing Calamity Ganon once and for all!'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} After Link agrees to help out, the King will offer Link the [[Zora Armor]].{{Ref|''Thank you, Link. Truly. We are in your debt. Our goal is the same. That means our meeting was nothing short of destiny. Now then, allow me to offer you this gift as a show of faith.'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} When wearing this tunic, Link will have the ability to ascend up waterfalls, just like a Zora.{{Ref|''So long as you wear this, you can ascend waterfalls just like a Zora. Please, take good care of it.'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} This gift is met with strong resistance from Muzu, who says that the garment was made by Mipha, and it was only meant as a gift for whomever she was to marry.{{Ref|''King Dorephan!! Surely you do not really intend to give this outsider the Zora armor! Countless generations of Zora princesses have gifted that armor to the one they have sworn to marry! Princess Mipha made that one there with her own hands! It is far too important to entrust to a shady Hylian! He may be a Champion, but Mipha had no such relationship with him. So why should HE receive such an honor? This is just too much, my liege! I do not understand it one bit!'' - '''Muzu'''}} After Muzu storms off, the King downplays the situation, as he knows that just the mention of Mipha has caused stress on Muzu.{{Ref|''Hmph. That Muzu is not easily swayed once his mind is set. You must understand... He was in charge of educating my dear daughter, Mipha. Naturally, she means a lot to him... just as she means the world to us. Ever since we lost her to the Calamity, he has grown to despise Hylians. I hope you can forgive his rudeness.'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} The King mentions that Muzu was instructed to find the shock arrows needed to appear Vah Ruta.{{Ref|''Hmm, but what shall we do now? I tasked Muzu with finding the shock arrows we will need to appease Vah Ruta. But now he has rushed off in a huff...'' - '''King Dorephan'''}} After Sidon offers to help, the King points Link to the square down below to speak with Muzu.{{Ref|''Sidon... I suppose that means you are going to tell him... Link... Muzu is most likely at the square down below. Would you mind going down there? I would like you to try to speak with him.'' - '''King Dorephan'''}}

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