Peater
Peater is a character in Skyward Sword.[2] He runs the Clean Cut mini-game on Bamboo Island and is the father of Peatrice.
Biography
When Peater is first met on Bamboo Island, Link does not seem to remember him,[3] though Peater knows the young hero.[4] This prompts Peater to explain his identity, declaring he used to be "Mr. Skyloft",[5] and very popular.[6] He also adds that Peatrice is his daughter.[7] Afterward, he can be found in his house in Skyloft at night.[8] Due to age and stress, he claims he has lost the figure he once had,[9] though his reputation still stands. He continues to wear the chain mail he wore as a knight, although it does not fit correctly because of his weight gain. To train enthusiastic youths, such as he once was, he runs the Bamboo Island both as a business[10] and an opportunity for knights to test their skills.[11] Depending on how well he does, Link will be rewarded with either nothing, 30 Rupees, an uncommon Treasure, or a rare Treasure. If Link uses the Goddess Sword, Peater will advise him that slicing bamboo would be easier with a longer blade.[12]
He is extremely defensive of his daughter, cautioning Link not to get anywhere near her.[13] Later, however, Peater will ask Link to keep any admirers of Peatrice away from her, as he cannot always remain in Skyloft,[14] oblivious to the fact that Link is the one she has fallen for. If Peatrice confesses her undying love to Link,[15] and he refuses her, Peater will enthusiastically thank Link for discouraging the interested youth in question, and give him five Gratitude Crystals.[16] If he accepts her love, Peater will be disappointed in him, but remain ignorant that Link is the one she has feelings for.[17]
Nomenclature
Following the bird naming patterns of most Skyloftians, Peater seems to be a corruption of "Peter" with the reference to a "peacock"
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ジャクソン (Jakuson) (SSHD) | |
   ChineseTR | 傑克森 (Jiékèsēn) (SSHD) | |
 ChineseSI | 杰克森 (Jiékèsēn) (SSHD) | Jackson |
 FrenchEU | Panolo (SS)[18] | From "paon" (peacock). |
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Gallery
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Concept art of Peater from Hyrule Historia
References
- ↑ "He was once a knight, and he is also the father of Peatrice, from Item Check." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 35
- ↑ "What? You tellin' me you don't know who I am?" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Whoa! Is that you, Link? Never thought I'd run into you here." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Mr. Skyloft, that was me." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "There was a time I was the most popular guy in all of Skyloft. Folks were always cheerin’ me on like it was a parade. But as you know, time passes." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "But...you might relate better if I told you I was the proud father of Skyloft's most popular girl: Peatrice, princess of the Item Check. How's that? Does that clear anything up for you, young feller? Ha ha ha ha!" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Thanks for stopping by. Welcome to the home of Skyloft's most popular father-and-daughter dream team." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "And I’m not the young buck I used to be. I eat when I get stressed, and I’m worried about my darlin’ daughter all the time! I mean, look at this belly!" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "So, what's it gonna be? Want to hack some bamboo? One try will cost you 10 Rupees." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Thing is, see, it's a contest to see how many cuts you can make before it hits the ground. If you're good enough, you'll stroll out of here with a prize!" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Well, look at that. Now that I take a gander at the thing, it's clear you got yourself a stubby little sword. You did mighty well considering that. See, the longer the sword you got, the easier it is to zip through that bamboo like a loaf of warm butter! If you get yourself a longer blade in the future, come back and try again. You'll be surprised what a little extra steel can do for your chopping score!" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Not that I want you anywhere near my little cupcake. No, sir! You lay a finger on her, and you'll have to buy new gloves." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "You got to help me out. You see anyone buzzin’ around my little flower, you give him what for and send him packin’. I’ll keep my peepers peeled too, but I can’t stand watch all day long." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Link... You came to see me. Thank you. The truth is...there's something I'm just dying to get off my chest, Link. I'm just going to ask you something point-blank, OK? (...) What do you think about me?" — Peatrice (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Hey, Link! Have I got news for you! My sweetie daughter's given her good-for-nothin' feller the boot! Of course, I feel for her. I hate to see her blue and all, but... I'm pleased as punch the egg-swipin' scamp's out of the picture! Tell me true, Link. Are you responsible for breakin' them up? Never mind! It makes no difference to me. I'm as happy as a Loftwing in an updraft. I truly am." — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Bamboo slivers! My darlin' daughter's got herself a feller, Link! Oh...who could it be? Who's the scamp who's stolen my muffin's heart? And you, Link! Why did I ever put my trust in you? Any more brains and I'd be as smart as a tree stump. Oh my goodness gracious... What am I supposed to do now?" — Peater (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 35