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The '''Old Man''' is a recurring character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. In each game he appears in, he offers assistance to [[Link]], by way of giving him items, upgrades, [[Rupee]]s, and hints.

The Old Man in ''The Legend of Zelda'' can be called Link's companion throughout his adventure. He appears almost everywhere; in [[Overworld]] Caves and in at least one room of every [[Dungeon]] in the First Quest. He is first met in the cave on the [[Starting Screen]] of the game and gives Link his first [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)|Sword]] at this location. He also gives Link many other items all the way, including the [[White Sword]], the [[Magical Sword]], and both [[Bomb]] upgrades. Also, if Link can find him in a cave found at the top of a staircase in northeastern Hyrule, the Old Man gives Link the [[Letter]], and tells him to bring it to the [[Old Woman]].{{Ref|LoZ|47|Old Man}} When Link later does give it to the Old Woman, she accepts it and allows Link to start purchasing [[Potion]]s from her [[Potion Shop (The Legend of Zelda)|Potion Shop]].{{Ref|LoZ|49|[[Old Woman]]}}

There are also certain caves across Hyrule that the Old Man is upset at Link for destroying the door. Inside these rooms, the Old Man asks Link to pay for the door repair.{{Ref|LoZ|46|Old Man}} This repair costs 20 Rupees.

In ''Oracle of Seasons'', the Old Man is seen frequently throughout Link's quest. He is first seen within the first dungeon of the game, [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]. His message to Link is very short; he says, ''"Return light to unlit torches!"''{{Ref|OoS|1117|Old Man}} This is a hint to Link that he can use his [[Seed Satchel]] and [[Ember Seed]]s (which he obtains a little later in the dungeon) to light torches in order to solve puzzles.

The Old Man also gives Link the [[Round Jewel]], an item necessary to enter the [[Ancient Ruins]]. However, Link must have collected the first five [[Essences of Nature|Essences]]; if he has not, the Old Man simply mumbles how he awaits “one who knows many essences”.{{Ref|OoS|1136|Old Man}} If Link has collected the five essences, the Old Man is very happy to see Link, and gives him the Round Jewel.{{Ref|OoS|1137|Old Man}} This location is found in the southeastern corner of the [[Holodrum Plain]], a location that is northwest from [[Horon Village]] and west from [[North Horon]].

[[File:Old-Man-Oracle.png|left]]There is only one Old Man located in ''Oracle of Ages''. In the [[Present]], the cave is found at the [[Rolling Ridge Base]]. The Old Man can be found underneath a bush that is one screen to the right and one screen down from [[Mermaid's Cave]]. In the [[Past]], the cave is found on the exact same screen. During the Present, the generous Old Man gives Link 200 Rupees. On the flipside, the Old Man in the Past charges Link 50 Rupees for the [[Door Repair]] charge.

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The Old Man in Breath of the Wild greets Link shortly after he awakens from his 100-year slumber on the [[Great Plateau]]. He helps Link understand the basic survival elements essential to gameplay. He appears throughout the Great Plateau, teaching Link about campfires, cooking, hunting, how to survive the cold. He will award Link the [[Warm Doublet]]. After Link has completed the first four [[Shrine of Trials|Shrines]], he will reveal himself to be the spirit of [[King Rhoam]], who died in the attack of [[Calamity Ganon]] 100 years prior. Link receives the [[Paraglider]] from him, which allows Link to leave the Great Plateau.