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{{Character
{{Infobox|character
|name = King Zora
| image   = [[File:King-Zora-Medium.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:King-Zora-Medium.png|200px]]
| caption  = Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
''Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| location = [[Waterfall of Wishing]]<br/>[[King Zora's Chamber]]<br/>[[Zora's Domain]]<br/>[[Zora Village]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
| title    = King
|location = [[Zora's Domain]]
| race     = [[Zora]]
|race = [[Zora]]
| gender  = Male
| related  = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Ruto]] (daughter)<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Queen Rutela]] (wife)<br/>[[Prince Ralis]] (son)
}}
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'''King Zora''' is the king of the race from many Zelda games, the [[Zora|Zoras]]. His large size and shape is what mostly differs him from the others of his race, and is easily distinguished by those features.


==Appearances==
'''King Zora''' is the king of the [[Zora]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He usually is rather large, and has a round shape. This is a huge difference from the rest of the Zora race, who are mostly tall and skinny. One could easily use these features to distinguish him from the other races.
===A Link to the Past===
It is not stated that King Zora is in this game, but the Zora that gives you the [[Flippers]] has the distinct features of the traditional King Zora.


===Ocarina of Time===
==''A Link to the Past''==
King Zora or (King Zora XVI) is the ruler of the Zoras. He can be found at the top most spot in [[Zora's Domain]].  He is characterized by his large form, which in considerably bigger than any of the other Zora's. In order to unlock two dungeons in the game, you must bring him two items at different points in the game.
{{Main|King Zora (A Link to the Past)}}
It is not stated that King Zora is in this game, but the Zora that gives [[Link]] the [[Flippers]] has the distinct features of the traditional King Zora. See this [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|page]] for more details.


===Oracle of Ages===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
While on his deathbed, King Zora is saved by [[Link]] from a Magic Potion. As a reward, King Zora allows Link to enter [[Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] and continue his journey.
{{main|King Zora De Bon XVI}}
King Zora, also known as King Zora De Bon XVI,{{Ref|name=Quote1|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 89|The king Link meets in this era is known as [King] Zora De Bon XVI.}} is the ruler of the Zora in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. He is also the father of [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]]. He can be found at the upper most portion in [[Zora's Domain]], within [[King Zora's Chamber]]. He is a very large Zora who wears a red vest and is considerably larger than any of the other Zora.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Oracle of Ages''==
Husband of [[Queen Rutela]], King Zora died before this game's story took place. He is the creator of the [[Zora Armor]] that Link must use to enter the [[Water Temple]], which was stored in his grave after he died.
{{Main|King Zora (Oracle of Ages)}}
While on his deathbed, King Zora is saved by [[Link]] with a Magic Potion. As a reward, King Zora allows Link to enter [[Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] and continue his journey.
 
==''Twilight Princess''==
{{Main|King Zora (Twilight Princess)}}
Husband of [[Queen Rutela]], King Zora died before ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess']]'' story took place. He is the creator of the [[Zora Armor]] that Link must use to enter the [[Lakebed Temple]], which was stored in his [[King Zora's Grave|grave]] after he died.{{Ref|TP|4353|[[Queen Rutela]]}}
 
==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{Main|King Dorephan}}
[[King Dorephan]] is the head of the Zora, living in the central chamber of Zora's Domain. He is the father of [[Mipha]] and [[Sidon]]. When Link first arrives at Zora's Domain, the King is pleased to find out that Link is the same person from 100 years ago, who was friends with Mipha. He gifts Link the [[Zora Armor]] and tasks Link with acquiring [[Shock Arrow]]s from the [[Lynel]] atop of [[Ploymus Mountain]].
 
==Trivia==
*According to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', the [[King Zora|Zora King]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is named '''King Zora De Bon XVI'''.{{Ref|name=Quote1}}
*There is some concept art in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'' of a ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' version of [[King Zora]], suggesting King Zora was originally meant to appear in-game.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 191|From the design sketches, we can surmise that a Zora king was also slated to appear.}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Lttp kingzora.gif|King Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:King-Zora-2.png|King Zora sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:King-Zora-Present.png|King Zora sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:King Zora XVI.png|King Zora model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:King-Zora-HH-TP.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' King Zora concept art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{References}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:33, March 18, 2024

King Zora
King-Zora-Medium.png
Artwork from Ocarina of Time

Title

King

Race

Gender

Male

Games

Location

Related

Ocarina of Time
Ruto (daughter)
Twilight Princess
Queen Rutela (wife)
Prince Ralis (son)

King Zora is the king of the Zora in The Legend of Zelda series. He usually is rather large, and has a round shape. This is a huge difference from the rest of the Zora race, who are mostly tall and skinny. One could easily use these features to distinguish him from the other races.

A Link to the Past

Main article: King Zora (A Link to the Past)

It is not stated that King Zora is in this game, but the Zora that gives Link the Flippers has the distinct features of the traditional King Zora. See this page for more details.

Ocarina of Time

Main article: King Zora De Bon XVI

King Zora, also known as King Zora De Bon XVI,[1] is the ruler of the Zora in Ocarina of Time. He is also the father of Princess Ruto. He can be found at the upper most portion in Zora's Domain, within King Zora's Chamber. He is a very large Zora who wears a red vest and is considerably larger than any of the other Zora.

Oracle of Ages

Main article: King Zora (Oracle of Ages)

While on his deathbed, King Zora is saved by Link with a Magic Potion. As a reward, King Zora allows Link to enter Jabu-Jabu's Belly and continue his journey.

Twilight Princess

Main article: King Zora (Twilight Princess)

Husband of Queen Rutela, King Zora died before Twilight Princess' story took place. He is the creator of the Zora Armor that Link must use to enter the Lakebed Temple, which was stored in his grave after he died.[2]

Breath of the Wild

Main article: King Dorephan

King Dorephan is the head of the Zora, living in the central chamber of Zora's Domain. He is the father of Mipha and Sidon. When Link first arrives at Zora's Domain, the King is pleased to find out that Link is the same person from 100 years ago, who was friends with Mipha. He gifts Link the Zora Armor and tasks Link with acquiring Shock Arrows from the Lynel atop of Ploymus Mountain.

Trivia

Gallery

References

  1. 1.1 1.2 "The king Link meets in this era is known as [King] Zora De Bon XVI.", Hyrule Historia, pg. 89
  2. "During his lifetime, my husband created garments specifically for the chosen hero, garments that house the abilities of the Zora." — Queen Rutela, Twilight Princess.
  3. "From the design sketches, we can surmise that a Zora king was also slated to appear.", Hyrule Historia, pg. 191