Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
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The Old Man is a character from Breath of the Wild. When Link first exists the Shrine of Resurrection after he awakens from his 100 year slumber, the Old Man is the first character that he encounters. Throughout Link's journey on the Great Plateau, the Old Man serves as a guide, teaching Link the basic mechanics of combat, booking, and his surroundings.
The Old Man has lived alone on the Great Plateau for quite a long time and comments that it is rather unusual to see any people nearby.[1][2] He explains that the Great Plateau is the birthplace of Hyrule and the nearby Temple of Time was once a place of sacred ceremonies, before the decline of the kingdom, 100 years ago. [3][4]
The Old Man appears on several occasions, as Link progresses through the Great Plateau. After he uncovers the Great Plateau Tower, he flies down on a Paraglider to talk about the towers and Calamity Ganon.[5][6]
The Old Man will task Link with finding the treasure from inside the Shrine that has appeared. In exchange, he will give Link the Paraglider, allowing Link to safely leave the Great Plateau.[7][8] This triggers the main quest, titled The Isolated Plateau.
Old Man Locations
Prior to acquiring the Paraglider, the Old Man can be found in a number of locations at all times, performing rudimentary tasks, designed to give the player a basic understanding of the game mechanics.
- Outside the Shrine of Resurrection. The Old Man can be found by the campfire located between the Shrine of Resurrection and the Temple of Time. Here is sits by a campfire, giving Link advice on how to utilize camp fires. [9]
- In Forest of Spirits, located west of the Great Plateau Tower and southwest of the Oman Au Shrine. During the daytime he can be seen trying to hunt down some prey and will teach Link how to crouch down and sneak up on animals.[10][11][12] At nighttime or when he's tired, the Old Man will teach Link how to light a cooking pot, and also how to mix certain ingredients.[13][14]
References
- ↑ Oho, ho! Well met, stranger! It's rather unusual to see another soul in these parts. - Old Man
- ↑ Me? I'll spare you my life story. I'm just an old fool who has lived here, alone for quite some time now. - Old Man
- ↑ Answering a question with a question. That is fair enough. As I cannot imagine our meeting to be a simple coincidence... I shall tell you. This is the Great Plateau. According to legend, this is the birthplace of the entire king of Hyrule. - Old Man
- ↑ That temple there... Long ago, it was the site of many sacred ceremonies. Ever since the decline of the kingdom 100 years ago, it has sat abandoned, in a state of decay. Yet another forgotten entity. A mere ghost of its former self... - Old Man
- ↑ My, my... It would seem we have quite the enigma here. This tower and others just like it have erupted across the land, one after another. It is almost as though...a long-dormant power has awoken quite suddenly. - Old Man
- ↑ I assume you caught sight of that atrocity enshrouding the castle. That...is Calamity Ganon. One hundred years ago, that vile entity brought the kingdom of Hyrule to ruin. It appeared suddenly and destroyed everything in its path. So many innocent lives were lost in its wake. For a century, the very symbol of our kingdom, Hyrule Castle, has managed to contain that evil. But just barely. There it festers, building its strength for the moment it will unleash its blight upon the land once again. It would appear that moment is fast approaching... - Old Man
- ↑ Here, on this isolated plateau, we are surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs, with no way down. If you were to try to jump off, well... no death could be more certain. Or more foolish. Of course, if you had a paraglider like mine, that would be quite another story. - Old Man
- ↑ Do you see that structure there? The one shining with a strange light? It began glowing at the exact moment those towers rose up from the ground. I would think such a place might house some sort of treasure, wouldn't you? Treasure for the paraglider. A fair exchange, I believe. - Old Man
- ↑ Oh... I was just feeling a chill. A warm fire can do wonders for a weary soul. A campfire is a wonderful place to pass the time. Staring into these flames, it's easy to lose track of the hours... Bah! Please ignore my ramblings. Feel free to relax here for as long as you'd like. - Old Man
- ↑ Can you not see that I'm hunting here? You'll scare off my prey like that. At least crouch down a bit. - Old Man
- ↑ Quiet, please. I'm still hunting. - Old Man
- ↑ First, crouch down and approach your prey quietly to ensure you will not be noticed. When you're close enough that detection is nearly imminent...dray your bow and let your arrow fly! Aim thoughtfully, and you should be able to take down your prey with a single arrow. - Old Man
- ↑ Say, courageous one... Are you hungry? If so, please feel free to use my cooking pot to whip up a snack. If you need to start a fire, just light your torch on that campfire over there. - Old Man
- ↑ Simply open your inventory, grab hold of your ingredients, and toss them in! Try to consider how the ingredients will complement one another. If you play your cards right, you may even end up with a dish that can help protect you from extreme cold. It's all about being creative and trying different things. Oho ho! - Old Man