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== ''Ocarina of Time'' ==
== ''Ocarina of Time'' ==


Dampé lives, or rather lived, in a shack in [[Graveyard|Kakariko Graveyard]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. His duty was simply to look after the graveyard, however he also ran a graveyard tour, in which he would dig for treasure at any location asked of him. This activity is known as "Dampe's Heartpounding Gravedigging Tour".  
Dampé lives, or rather lived, in a shack in [[Graveyard|Kakariko Graveyard]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. He presided over the graveyard, sleeping during the day and pacing it at night; Dampé's Hearth-Pounding Grave-Digging Tour was his famed nightly romp: he would unearth any plot of dirt along his route through the graveyard when asked, often yeilding [[Rupees|rupees]]. A young boy walks the graveyard during the day, mimicing Dampé's walk and chastising Link anytime he tries to pull on a gravestone, threatening to tell Dampé.


Dampé died during [[Link|Link's]] seven-year disappearance. However his ghost could be found in his crypt. He would challenge [[Link]] to a race of sorts, and reward him with his favorite treasure, should he succeed. [[File:Tmc-dampe.jpg|thumb|right|Dampé in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']]That treasure was the trusty [[Hookshot]]. Beating him in the race in under a minute would also warrant a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]. If you don't finish in under a minute after you get the hookshot, you will receive a red rupee. After obtaining the Hookshot, it can be used on a torch to cut a few seconds off the clock in the race, allowing you to beat it in less than a minute. It is also interesting to note that Dampé's grave was connected to the famous [[Windmill Hut]], and within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' game engine, it bore the same title of '?'.
Dampé died during [[Link|Link's]] seven-year disappearance. However his ghost could be found in his crypt. He would challenge [[Link]] to a race of sorts, and reward him with his [[Hookshot|favorite treasure]], should he succeed. [[File:Tmc-dampe.jpg|thumb|right|Dampé in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']]Beating him in the race in under a minute would also warrant a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]. If you don't finish in under a minute after you obtaining Dampe's favorte treasure, you will receive a red rupee. After obtaining the Hookshot, it can be used on a torch to cut a few seconds off the clock in the race, allowing you to beat it in less than a minute. It is also interesting to note that Dampé's grave was connected to the famous [[Windmill Hut]], and within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' game engine, it bore the same title of '?'.


[[File:Dampe.png|left|thumb|100px|Dampé as he appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
[[File:Dampe.png|left|thumb|100px|Dampé as he appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
== ''Majora's Mask'' ==
== ''Majora's Mask'' ==



Revision as of 17:45, 8 November 2009

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Dampé patrolling the graveyard in Majora's Mask.


Dampé the Gravekeeper (ダンペイ, Danpei) is a reoccurring character in The Legend of Zelda series who often works as a gravekeeper. The origin of his name is very likely a play off of Dante Alighieri, the author/protagonist of the Divine Comedy.

Ocarina of Time

Dampé lives, or rather lived, in a shack in Kakariko Graveyard in Ocarina of Time. He presided over the graveyard, sleeping during the day and pacing it at night; Dampé's Hearth-Pounding Grave-Digging Tour was his famed nightly romp: he would unearth any plot of dirt along his route through the graveyard when asked, often yeilding rupees. A young boy walks the graveyard during the day, mimicing Dampé's walk and chastising Link anytime he tries to pull on a gravestone, threatening to tell Dampé.

Dampé died during Link's seven-year disappearance. However his ghost could be found in his crypt. He would challenge Link to a race of sorts, and reward him with his favorite treasure, should he succeed.

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Dampé in The Minish Cap

Beating him in the race in under a minute would also warrant a Heart Piece. If you don't finish in under a minute after you obtaining Dampe's favorte treasure, you will receive a red rupee. After obtaining the Hookshot, it can be used on a torch to cut a few seconds off the clock in the race, allowing you to beat it in less than a minute. It is also interesting to note that Dampé's grave was connected to the famous Windmill Hut, and within Ocarina of Time's game engine, it bore the same title of '?'.

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Dampé as he appears in Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask

Dampé appears again in Majora's Mask as the gravekeeper for the Ikana Graveyard. On the third day he can be found underground beneath a gravestone, searching for the Royal Family's treasure. He will ask Link for help, as he can not see well in the darkness.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Dampé lives in The Swamp near the graveyard. He will share information about the Dark Mirror with the four Links. Dampe also expresses concerns that with all of the monsters around he can't get anything done.

The Minish Cap

Dampé is also featured in The Minish Cap. He lives in a house in the Royal Valley and tends to the graveyard.

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