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'''Weather Vanes''',{{Exp Game|ALBW}}{{Fact}} also known as '''Weathercocks''',{{Exp Game|ALttP|LA}}<ref>{{Cite|Cluck cluck...What?! You turned me into a human. I can even speak! Aha, it must be you who is always teasing my friends. The Weathercock is always watching you harass them. Well, this human shape is uncomfortable for me. Ahhh, I want to be a chicken again! Cluck cluck...|Cucco|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Text Dump|LADX|418}}</ref> are recurring objects in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
'''Weather Vanes''',{{Exp Game|ALBW}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 299}}</ref> also known as '''Weathercocks''',{{Exp Game|ALttP|LA}}<ref>{{Cite|Cluck cluck...What?! You turned me into a human. I can even speak! Aha, it must be you who is always teasing my friends. The Weathercock is always watching you harass them. Well, this human shape is uncomfortable for me. Ahhh, I want to be a chicken again! Cluck cluck...|Cucco|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|BRRING! BRRING! Hi, it's Ulrira! Have you heard of the Flying Rooster of Mabe Village? In the good old days, it used to give us rides if we held it above our heads... Now it is lying under the Weathercock... Is that useful for you? I hope so! Bye! CLICK!|Grandpa Ulrira|LADX}}</ref> are recurring objects in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Appearances==
==Location and Uses==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:Weathercock ALttP.gif|left]]
The Weathercock appears in the center of [[Kakariko Village]] in {{ALttP}}. If [[Link]] plays the [[Flute]] while standing near it, the Weathercock will shatter and a [[Flute Boy's Bird|Bird]] will emerge from inside the statue. In the [[Dark World]], the Weathercock is replaced by a [[Gargoyle Statue]].
The Weathercock appears in the center of [[Kakariko Village#A Link to the Past|Kakariko Village]]. If [[Link]] plays the [[Flute]] while standing near it, the weathercock will shatter and a [[Flute Boy's Bird|bird]] will emerge from inside the statue. If Link plays the Flute again the bird will fly by and carry Link to one of eight different locations. In the [[Dark World]], the Weathercock is replaced by a [[Gargoyle Statue]]; the statue is the entrance to [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]], where the fourth [[Crystal]] is located.
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==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
[[File:LADX Weathercock Sprite.png|left]]
A single Weathercock appears in [[Mabe Village]] in {{LA}}. When Link learns the "[[Frog's Song of Soul]]" from [[Mamu]], he must play the song in a hidden room under the Weathercock to revive the [[Flying Rooster]].
A single Weathercock appears in [[Mabe Village]]. When Link learns the "[[Frog's Song of Soul]]" from [[Mamu]] he must play the song in a hidden room under the Weathercock to revive the [[Flying Rooster]]. There is also a [[Permanently Missable Items|missable]] [[The Travels of Link|photo]] in {{LA|DX}} in which the Weathercock is visible.
 
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In {{LA|DX}}, the [[Photographer]] will also take a [[The Travels of Link|photo]] of Link, [[Marin]], and [[Tarin]] in front of the Weathercock.


==={{ALBW|-}}===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In {{ALBW}}, Weather Vanes serve as [[save]] points and are located at landmarks around [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]] similar to {{SS}}'s [[Bird Statue]]s. Weather Vanes are found outside each dungeon and at other commonly visited locations, such as [[Ravio's Shop]] and [[Kakariko Village#A Link Between Worlds|Kakariko Village]]. After Link meets [[Irene]], she will offer to transport Link to the location of any Weather Vane previously activated should the young hero ring a [[Bell]].
In {{ALBW}}, Weather Vanes serve as [[save]] points and are located at landmarks around [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]]. Weather Vanes are found outside each dungeon and at other commonly visited locations, such as [[Ravio's Shop]] and [[Kakariko Village]]. After Link meets [[Irene]], she will offer to transport him to the location of any Weather Vane previously activated should Link ring the [[Bell]].


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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==Gallery==
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[[Category:Objects in A Link to the Past]]
 
[[Category:Objects in Link's Awakening]]
[[Category:Objects in Link's Awakening DX]]
[[Category:Objects in Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)]]
[[Category:Objects in A Link Between Worlds]]
[[Category:Objects in A Link Between Worlds]]

Revision as of 19:08, 22 March 2019

Template:Object Weather Vanes,(ALBW)[1] also known as Weathercocks,(ALttP)[2][3] are recurring objects in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

The Weathercock appears in the center of Kakariko Village in A Link to the Past. If Link plays the Flute while standing near it, the Weathercock will shatter and a Bird will emerge from inside the statue. In the Dark World, the Weathercock is replaced by a Gargoyle Statue.

Link's Awakening

A single Weathercock appears in Mabe Village in Link's Awakening. When Link learns the "Frog's Song of Soul" from Mamu, he must play the song in a hidden room under the Weathercock to revive the Flying Rooster.

In Link's Awakening DX, the Photographer will also take a photo of Link, Marin, and Tarin in front of the Weathercock.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Weather Vanes serve as save points and are located at landmarks around Hyrule and Lorule. Weather Vanes are found outside each dungeon and at other commonly visited locations, such as Ravio's Shop and Kakariko Village. After Link meets Irene, she will offer to transport him to the location of any Weather Vane previously activated should Link ring the Bell.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Weather Vanes resembling the ones in A Link Between Worlds appear as icons whenever the Warriors have reached a checkpoint, allowing them to resume from that moment onward should they lose to the opposing Forces.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Canada FrenchCA Girouette (ALBW) Same as English.
France FrenchEU Girouette (ALttP) Same as English.
Latin America SpanishLA Veleta (ALBW) Same as English.

Gallery

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 299
  2. "Cluck cluck...What?! You turned me into a human. I can even speak! Aha, it must be you who is always teasing my friends. The Weathercock is always watching you harass them. Well, this human shape is uncomfortable for me. Ahhh, I want to be a chicken again! Cluck cluck..." — Cucco (A Link to the Past)
  3. "BRRING! BRRING! Hi, it's Ulrira! Have you heard of the Flying Rooster of Mabe Village? In the good old days, it used to give us rides if we held it above our heads... Now it is lying under the Weathercock... Is that useful for you? I hope so! Bye! CLICK!" — Grandpa Ulrira (Link's Awakening DX)