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'''Monkeys''' are recurring bit part players in Zelda games.  They are often mischievious and skittish, but come through in a pinch.  They typically resemble chimpanzees, [[Wikipedia:Macaque|macaques]] or other small [[Wikipedia:New World Monkeys|"new world" monkeys]].  Most are not enemies, but either help or are helped by Link.
 
==A Link to the Past==
==A Link to the Past==
[[Image:Kiki.JPG|thumb|left|[[Kiki]]]]
[[Image:Kiki.JPG|thumb|left|[[Kiki]]]]
A [[monkey]] was seen in ''[[A Link to the Past]]'', in the form of [[Kiki|Kiki the Monkey]].
A chimpanzee named [[Kiki]] (Japanese for "merry") suddenly appears behind Link when he exits the canopy maze before the [[Palace of Darkness]] in the [[Dark World]].  He asks you for 10 rupees, after which he will follow you.  When both Link and Kiki reach the palace entrance, Kiki will open the door for you for 100 rupees.  If Link pays him, Kiki looks around for a bit, then jumps on the roof and hits a switch, opening the door.  If Link declines to pay either time or is hit by an enemy, Kiki will run off, and Link must return to the maze to find him.
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[[Image:LAkikithemonkey.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kiki]]]]
==Link's Awakening==
==Link's Awakening==
[[Image:Monkey_LA.jpg|left|frame]]
[[Image:Monkey_LA.jpg|left|frame]] [[Image:LAkikithemonkey.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[Kiki]] featured again in''[[Link's Awakening]]''. Also, a [[monkey]] could be found at [[Toronbo Shores]] which behaved as an enemy, throwing coconuts (and occasionally [[bombs]]) at annyone who approaches.
At [[Toronbo Shores]], a monkey throws coconuts and bombs at Link.  He is an enemy, and can be jostled out of the tree with the [[Pegasus Boots]].
 
 
 
 


Northeast of [[Kanalet Castle]] is a friendly (but confused monkey), standing in front of the moat.  If Link gives him the banans he gets from [[Sale's Banana Shop]] in the [[Link%27s_Awakening_trading_sequence|trading sequence]].  He then calls an army of monkeys that constructs a bridge for you, plus they leave behind a stick, the next item in the trading sequence.
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==Majora's Mask==
==Majora's Mask==
[[Image:monkey.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Official art of the monkey from ''Majora's Mask'']]
[[Image:monkey.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Official art of the monkey from ''Majora's Mask'']]
The '''monkey''' is from ''[[Majora's Mask]]'', and it can be found in the [[Woods of Mystery]]. He guides you through the correct passages and finally to the injured witch whom you have to heal with a special [[red potion]] obtained from the other witch. The Monkey is then caught in the [[Deku Palace]] as a suspect of kidnapping the [[Deku Princess]]. You help him out of his punishment by rescuing the Princess.
This monkey can be found in the [[Woods of Mystery]]. He guides you through the passages and finally to the injured witch whom you have to heal with a special [[red potion]].  


Monkeys also appear in the part of the storyline before Woodfall temple.  A group of his monkey friends accost your for your help before you enter Deku territory, telling you that their friend has been accused of kidnapping the [[Deku Princess]], and is about to be roasted as punishment.  As a Deku, you must sneak around to the other side of the throne room and talk to the tied-up monkey, who teaches you the [[Sonata of Awakening]].  You can use this to defeat Woodfall Temple.


After recovering the Deku Princess, Link brings her back to the Deku King, who frees the monkey (after a stern talking-to by his daughter).
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==Twilight Princess==
[[Image:Ordonmonkey.jpg||thumb|Monkey from Twilight Princess]]
[[Image:Ordonmonkey.jpg||thumb|Monkey from Twilight Princess]]
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Monkeys play a very important role in the first dungeon of ''[[Twilight Princess]]''.  Four monkeys are captured at various points within, and you must set them free to progress. In return, the monkeys assist you by climbing on ropes and swinging you to far away platforms.
[[Monkey]]s play a very important role in the first dungeon of ''[[Twilight Princess]]''.  To complete the dungeon you most rescue all of the captured monkeys.  The monkeys you set free will help you continue to the next area.
The leader, or chief of the monkeys occupying the Faron Woods is a large baboon known as [[Ook]]. He was taken control of by a parisitic arachnid just before the beginning of ''[[Twilight Princess]]''. He somehow obtained the [[Gale Boomerang]], and is the miniboss of the Forest Temple. Once defeated, the Gale Boomerang is added to Link's inventory, and Ook goes back to his normal self. He also helps you defeat the dungeon's boss later on.
The monkeys in Twilight Princess appear to be very intelligent, leading Link through the Forest Temple as though they are of human intelligence. They are friendly towards humans, except under the direction of the possessed Ook, who directs them to steal from and torment the villagers of Ordon, until he is freed from his spider-like tormentor. The monkey with a flower seems to be 2nd in command and helps Link through the swamp.
 


Also in this temple is a large baboon called [[Ook]]. He has been turned evil by a parisitic arachnid (possibly from the Twilight) and throws the [[Gale Boomerang]] at you from columns situated around the room.  If Link rolls into the columns, he can knock Ook off, making him vulnerable.  Once defeated, Ook loses his parasite, and drops the Gale Boomerang for Link to pick up.  Later, Ook helps you defeat the [[Diababa]] by swinging back and forth with a bomb in its grip, allowing you to use the boomerang to blow it into the boss.


Monkeys are seen in a few other places in Faron Woods, either in need of help or helping you.  They appear to be intelligent and friendly towards humans.  One monkey has a flower in its hair, which may mean its either a female, or an authority within the monkeys.


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Revision as of 14:23, 25 September 2007

Monkeys are recurring bit part players in Zelda games. They are often mischievious and skittish, but come through in a pinch. They typically resemble chimpanzees, macaques or other small "new world" monkeys. Most are not enemies, but either help or are helped by Link.

A Link to the Past

File:Kiki.JPG
Kiki

A chimpanzee named Kiki (Japanese for "merry") suddenly appears behind Link when he exits the canopy maze before the Palace of Darkness in the Dark World. He asks you for 10 rupees, after which he will follow you. When both Link and Kiki reach the palace entrance, Kiki will open the door for you for 100 rupees. If Link pays him, Kiki looks around for a bit, then jumps on the roof and hits a switch, opening the door. If Link declines to pay either time or is hit by an enemy, Kiki will run off, and Link must return to the maze to find him.


Link's Awakening

File:Monkey LA.jpg
File:LAkikithemonkey.jpg

At Toronbo Shores, a monkey throws coconuts and bombs at Link. He is an enemy, and can be jostled out of the tree with the Pegasus Boots.

Northeast of Kanalet Castle is a friendly (but confused monkey), standing in front of the moat. If Link gives him the banans he gets from Sale's Banana Shop in the trading sequence. He then calls an army of monkeys that constructs a bridge for you, plus they leave behind a stick, the next item in the trading sequence.



Majora's Mask

File:Monkey.jpg
Official art of the monkey from Majora's Mask

This monkey can be found in the Woods of Mystery. He guides you through the passages and finally to the injured witch whom you have to heal with a special red potion.

Monkeys also appear in the part of the storyline before Woodfall temple. A group of his monkey friends accost your for your help before you enter Deku territory, telling you that their friend has been accused of kidnapping the Deku Princess, and is about to be roasted as punishment. As a Deku, you must sneak around to the other side of the throne room and talk to the tied-up monkey, who teaches you the Sonata of Awakening. You can use this to defeat Woodfall Temple.

After recovering the Deku Princess, Link brings her back to the Deku King, who frees the monkey (after a stern talking-to by his daughter).






Twilight Princess

File:Ordonmonkey.jpg
Monkey from Twilight Princess

Monkeys play a very important role in the first dungeon of Twilight Princess. Four monkeys are captured at various points within, and you must set them free to progress. In return, the monkeys assist you by climbing on ropes and swinging you to far away platforms.

Also in this temple is a large baboon called Ook. He has been turned evil by a parisitic arachnid (possibly from the Twilight) and throws the Gale Boomerang at you from columns situated around the room. If Link rolls into the columns, he can knock Ook off, making him vulnerable. Once defeated, Ook loses his parasite, and drops the Gale Boomerang for Link to pick up. Later, Ook helps you defeat the Diababa by swinging back and forth with a bomb in its grip, allowing you to use the boomerang to blow it into the boss.

Monkeys are seen in a few other places in Faron Woods, either in need of help or helping you. They appear to be intelligent and friendly towards humans. One monkey has a flower in its hair, which may mean its either a female, or an authority within the monkeys.