Ruto (Zora)
From Zelda Legends Wiki
Iron Knuckle (Talk | contribs) m (→Miscellaneous Notes) |
m (→Stained Glass) |
||
(2 intermediate revisions by one user not shown) | |||
Line 346: | Line 346: | ||
===AoL Town Connection=== | ===AoL Town Connection=== | ||
In AoL, most of the towns are named after the Sages or important people from the OoT era. So of course there’s a town called [[Ruto (Town)|Ruto]]. This was purposely done by the creators as a nod to past Zelda games. However, from historian’s point of view, since AoL happens long after OoT, the towns were named after the Sages. | In AoL, most of the towns are named after the Sages or important people from the OoT era. So of course there’s a town called [[Ruto (Town)|Ruto]]. This was purposely done by the creators as a nod to past Zelda games. However, from historian’s point of view, since AoL happens long after OoT, the towns were named after the Sages. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ruto and Lulu=== | ||
Ruto's version in MM was [[Lulu]], who unlike Ruto, wears a purple dress. | Ruto's version in MM was [[Lulu]], who unlike Ruto, wears a purple dress. | ||
Line 354: | Line 356: | ||
===Stained Glass=== | ===Stained Glass=== | ||
− | Ruto also has a minor appearance in TWW: she is represented as the [[Sage of Water]] in a stained-glass window in the chamber where the [[Master Sword]] rests inside [[Hyrule Castle]] | + | Ruto also has a minor appearance in TWW: she is represented as the [[Sage of Water]] in a stained-glass window in the chamber where the [[Master Sword]] rests inside [[Hyrule Castle]]. |
[[Image:Ruto_Glass.png]] | [[Image:Ruto_Glass.png]] |
Latest revision as of 18:05, 1 February 2006
Contents |
[edit] Quick Description
Princess of the Zoras, Sage of the Water Temple, and…Link’s fiancée?!? It seems that Ruto seems to score no matter how old she is, but the ends certainly don’t justify the means in this case, as the Zora princess has had a pretty tough life from the time both Ganondorf and Link entered her life…
[edit] Biography
It is unknown how old Ruto is or when she was born, although it appears that she is the same age as Link in OoT. Going by that assumption Ruto would be around 10 in the “past” and around 17 in the “future”. Ruto is the daughter of King Zora, and is also in charge of feeding Lord Jabu-Jabu, the guardian deity of the Zora race. While feeding a customary fish to Jabu-Jabu, Ruto was swallowed whole by the water god. Apparently, Ruto was use to this, but while she was swallowed, the Zora's Sapphire (the Spiritual Stone of Water) was lost within Jabu-Jabu's belly. Not only that, but Ruto noticed strange and hostile creatures that had taken root within the innards of Jabu-Jabu.
Then the Hero of Time woke up. When Link raced to Zora's Domain, and saw the ice that covered it, Sheik taught Link the song known as the Serenade of Water. With this song, Link could warp to the entrance to the Water Temple in Lake Hylia (which was nearly drained, due to the evil in the temple). Upon entering the Water Temple, Link found Ruto, who told him her mission in the sacred place. Eventually Link was able to defeat Morpha, awakening the Sage of Water, who was, not surprisingly, Ruto! After granting Link the Water Medallion, Ruto remained in the Chamber of Sages with the other Sages, until she was needed to help the other six Sages sealed Ganon within the tainted Evil Realm. Once the evil king had been imprisoned within the realm, Ruto returned to Hyrule with the other Sages and watched the people of Hyrule celebrate joyfully over Ganon's defeat.
[edit] Relevant Quotes
- Letter in a bottle in Lake Hylia:
Help me. I'm waiting for you inside Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly. --Ruto PS: Don't tell my father!
- Zoras in Zora's Domain:
Lord Jabu-Jabu is the patron deity of the Zoras. Princess Ruto is in charge of preparing his meals, morning and night.
We haven't found Princess Ruto even though some of us have searched as far as Lake Hylia...
We Zoras all respect the great King Zora! He has the dignity of a king. Oh yeah, he does. The grand King Zora has a Princess named Ruto. She's an only child. She's also a wild tomboy, and it seems like she's always causing the King a lot of trouble!
I am a Zora. Have you seen a pretty Zora girl around here?
If you find any clues to Princess Ruto's whereabouts, will you show them to King Zora?
- King Zora:
Oh, my dear, sweet Princess Ruto... Where has she gone? I'm so worried...
- King Zora when you give him the letter you found inside the bottle:
Ho, this letter! It's from Princess Ruto!! Hmmm...Let's see... She's inside Lord Jabu-Jabu? That's not possible! Our guardian god, Lord Jabu-Jabu, would never eat my dear Princess Ruto! But since that stranger, Ganondorf, came here, Lord Jabu-Jabu has been a little green around the gills... The evidence seems clear. Of course, you'll go find Ruto. You can pass through here to the altar of Lord Jabu-Jabu. I'll keep this letter. You keep the bottle it was in. Take it respectfully!
Please find my dear Princess Ruto immediately... Zora!
- Ruto, when you meet her in Jabu-Jabu’s belly
You! Who are you?! I am Ruto, Princess of the Zoras. What?! Are you saying my father asked you to come here to save me? I'd never ask anyone to do such a thing! "Letter in a Bottle?" I have no idea what you're talking about! My father is worried about me? I don't care! Anyway, I can't go home right now. And you... Get out of here! Understand?! Are you still hanging around here? I told you to go away! I'm OK. I've been going inside Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly since I was little, but... Lord Jabu-Jabu is very strange today... There are electrified jellyfish and strange holes around... On top of that, my precious stone was...but... That's none of your business! Anyway... You! Go home now! Understand?!
- Ruto, the second time you speak to her:
You're that worried about me? Then I will give you the honor of carrying me! However...I won't leave until I find the thing I'm looking for. You'd better believe me!
- Ruto, if you leave her alone:
How inconsiderate! How could you leave me behind?! If you're a man, act like one! Take responsibility!
- Ruto, when she finds the Spiritual Stone:
That's it! That's what I've been looking for! Throw me up there! Onto the platform! (Princess Ruto got the Spiritual Stone! But why Princess Ruto?) Oh my goodness! I finally found... My mother's stone... I got very upset when Lord Jabu-Jabu swallowed it... While I was feeding him, he suddenly swallowed me! I was so surprised I dropped it inside... But, now that I've found it, I don't need to be in here anymore! So, take me home, right now!
- Ruto, after you defeat Barinade
You...You're late! What took you so long? You're useless! I was just lonely, that's all... Just a little!!
- Ruto, before giving you the Spiritual Stone:
You! You looked cool...cooler than I thought you would, anyway... Just a little! Well, anyway, you saved me, so I guess I'll reward you. What do you wish? Just tell me...
- Ruto’s explanation of the Zora’s Sapphire
You mean the Spiritual Stone of Water, Zora's Sapphire, don't you? My mother gave it to me and said I should give it only to the man who will be my husband. You might call it the Zora's Engagement Ring! All right! I'll give you my most precious possession: Zora's Sapphire! Don't tell my father...
- Zoras from Zora's Domain, greeting you after saving Ruto:
Oh, hi Link! You're all Princess Ruto will talk about lately!
Oh, Link! So, you saved the Princess, eh? I really appreciate it!
You found Princess Ruto! Now King Zora will give you the Spiritual Stone of Water... Well, maybe. Huh?
- Ruto, inside the Throne Chamber:
Did my most precious possession help you in your quest? Heehee!
- A Gossip Stone (where?)
They say that Ruto, the Zora Princess who is known for her selfish nature, likes a certain boy...
- Sheik, when Link learns the Serenade of Water
If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time... This is all there is... With one exception, the Zoras are now sealed under this thick ice sheet... I managed to rescue the Zora princess from under the ice, but... she left to head for the Water Temple...
- King Zora, after you save him:
Princess Ruto has gone to Lake Hylia and has not come back... I'm so worried...again!
- Ruto, when you meet her in the Water Temple
Oh...you... If I'm right... Link?! You're Link, aren't you? It's me, your fiancée, Ruto! Princess of the Zoras! I never forgot the vows we made to each other seven years ago! You're a terrible man to have kept me waiting for these seven long years... But now is not the time to talk about love... I'm sure you've already seen it! Zora's Domain--totally frozen! A young man named Sheik saved me from under the ice... But my father and the other Zoras have not ...yet... I want to save them all! I want to save Zora's Domain! You! You have to help me! This is a request from me, the woman who is going to be your wife! Link, you have to help me destroy the evil monster in the Temple, OK?! Inside the Water Temple, there are three places where you can change the water level. I'll lead the way. Follow me, quickly!!
- Ruto, when you see her in the Chamber of Sages
Link... I would have expected no less from the man I chose to be my husband. Zora's Domain and its people will eventually return to their original state. As a reward... I grant my eternal love to you. Well, that's what I want to say, but I don't think I can offer that now. I have to guard the Water Temple as the Sage of Water... And you... You're searching for the princess, Zelda? Hah! You can't hide anything from me! Princess Zelda... She's alive. I can sense it...so don't be discouraged. I can tell that nothing will stop you in your quest for justice and peace... You must take this Medallion... Take it respectfully! If you see Sheik, please give him my thanks, OK?
- Sheik, after Ruto awakens as a Sage:
As the water rises, the evil is vanishing from the lake... Link, you did it! Did Ruto want to thank me? I see... We have to return peace to Hyrule for her sake, too. Don't we? Look at that, Link... Together, you and Princess Ruto destroyed the evil monster! Once again, the lake is filled with pure water. All is as it was here.
- King Zora, after Ruto awakens as a Sage?? (I'm not very sure):
Ah, I see... Princess Ruto went to the Water Temple...
- Ruto, as you dispel Water Barrier:
The Water Barrier is dispelled! Hurry up!
[edit] Miscellaneous Notes
[edit] AoL Town Connection
In AoL, most of the towns are named after the Sages or important people from the OoT era. So of course there’s a town called Ruto. This was purposely done by the creators as a nod to past Zelda games. However, from historian’s point of view, since AoL happens long after OoT, the towns were named after the Sages.
[edit] Ruto and Lulu
Ruto's version in MM was Lulu, who unlike Ruto, wears a purple dress.
[edit] Keaton Fox Question
In MM the Keaton asks you several question, one of them is about the name of the singer in the Zora Band. Out of three options you have: Toto, Lulu and Ruto. Coincidently Ruto's name is mentioned in the world of Termina as well.
[edit] Stained Glass
Ruto also has a minor appearance in TWW: she is represented as the Sage of Water in a stained-glass window in the chamber where the Master Sword rests inside Hyrule Castle.
[edit] Acknowledgements
Entry submitted by Hero of Winds