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Name: Link
Canon: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Canon Point: Before facing off with Calamity Ganon
Age: 17 physically, 117 chronologically

History/Personality: Here and here are two decent wiki articles. They give a fairly accurate run-down of his history. Buuuut personality-wise they both leave something to be desired. So, a few key traits:

Brave
Just about every incarnation of Link has been brave to a fault, and this one is no different. The Link that we see in Breath of the Wild is single-minded in his determination to fulfill his duty as a knight and protect Princess Zelda with his life. His bravery extends beyond that, though: when he emerges from the Shrine of Resurrection with no memories, he embarks on a journey that many would shy away from, climbing the highest mountains and fighting countless foes not only to save Hyrule, but also to rediscover who he is.

Adventurous
Another uniting factor in different iterations of Link his journey. He explores, discovers, and investigates. In Breath of the Wild, Link's adventure sees him leaping from tall heights, traversing rugged terrain, and soaring through the skies. His adventurous streak isn't limited just to literal adventures: he likes to try all sorts of new things, from weapons to clothes to food. Also, riding all sorts of animals. Like bears. Link, don't ride the bears!!!

Thoughtful
Before his hundred-year sleep in the Shrine of Resurrection, the title of Hyrule's "chosen hero" takes a toll on Link. Knowing that so many people depend on him and look up to him, he exercises a lot of restraint when it comes to expressing how he thinks and feels, and as a result, is very quiet. He falls easily into a support role, protecting the people he cares about and offering a shoulder or a friendly ear -- even if they say they don't need or want it.

Some of this shines through even after he awakens without his memories. But coming into a time where no one knows him does a whole lot of good in that regard, and he becomes more expressive and lighthearted. ...And kinda sassy. "Sealiously??"

Unflappable
He's also totally unflinching and even easygoing in a lot of weird ways. Making potions out of lizalfos tails? Crossdressing to talk to the Gerudo (and...getting hit on by LOT OF PEOPLE)? Yeet thyself off the nearest mountaintop? Sure. Absolutely. He woke up with no memories and decided to climb to the nearest Really Tall Place just because. He came here to slay (Calamity Ganon) and he's about to do literally whatever the fuck he has to do to make it happen.

Would you consider your character to be heroic? Why or why not?:
Link is the quintessential hero type, as is the case with most iterations of the character. In Breath of the Wild, Link has spent much of his life training to become a knight, and is selected as the princess's personal guard when the Master Sword chooses him as its bearer. He's kind of a classic case of "the sword chose you for a reason," if you get my meaning: while he does have some growing to do into the shoes of "true hero," the Master Sword chose him because of his courage and compassion.

Powers/Abilities: Here is a good run-down. Important bits below:

Champion Powers

Mipha's Grace: restores Link to full health
Revali's Gale: creates a burst of wind that Link can ride using his paraglider
Daruk's Protection: protects Link from any kind of attack
Urbosa's Fury: summons a burst of lightning
Note: All of these abilities can be used one time before needing to be recharged. I would say they can't be charged more than once a day at best, but I'm happy to nerf them further if you want me to!

Skills

Link is a skilled swordsman, archer, fighter, weaponist, and survivalist. Even when not wearing pants.

Inventory:
Link's inventory tends to be...........prolific. I'm paring things down because otherwise he'll have an entire fucking arsenal with him, so here we go:

-Champion's tunic outfit
-Master Sword
-Hylian Shield
-Traveler's Bow with ~20 arrows
-Paraglider (RIP)
-Sheikah Slate (which helpfully only shows maps of Hyrule). The Sheikah Slate has a bunch of funky powers that I'm up for nerfing in a variety of ways (ie only work on certain objects or in certain places). It could be fun to keep the camera working though.
-Whatever random crap's in his pockets. Rupees? Keese eyeballs? Hylian shrooms? A literal whole butterfly??? Thanks, Past Link, these are real helpful.

Coterie: Viper

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