Fledge
Template:Character Fledge is a resident of the Knight Academy in Skyloft in Skyward Sword. He is a kind, but cowardly person.[1] Fledge seems to have confidence issues, stemming from his soft nature and lack of physical prowess.[2]
Biography
Before the Wing Ceremony, Fledge can be found near the bathroom of the Knight Academy, attempting to carry barrels for Henya.[3] If Link helps Fledge carry a barrel into the kitchen, he will give the young hero 20 Rupees as thanks.[4][5] If Link decides not to help him, Fledge will carry on with his work.[6]
After Link learns that his Loftwing is missing, Pipit and Fledge help Link find it. With Pipit's coercion,[7] Fledge admits to being hazed into not telling Link about overhearing Groose's plan to kidnap the young hero's Loftwing.[8] From the information Fledge provides, Pipit determines that Groose and his gang hid Link's Loftwing near a waterfall.[9] Afterwards, Fledge apologizes to Link for being a coward.[10] If Link talks to Fledge before this, he will behave suspiciously and hint that he knows something.[11] After Link walks away, Fledge tries to tell the young hero, but decides not to.[12]
Once Link obtains the Goddess Sword, Fledge compliments Link on his new tunic and gives the young hero an Adventure Pouch, saying that he made it himself.[13]
After Link clears the Lanayru Mining Facility, Fledge can be found in his room at night in the Knight Academy doing push-ups. He'll ask Link for a Stamina Potion to supply the strength he needs to continue exercising, significantly increasing the number of push-ups he can do. Later, Link can give him a second Stamina Potion, increasing that number even more. Eventually Fledge will be able to do nearly 4,000 push-ups, and will give Link five Gratitude Crystals for his help. After helping Fledge become stronger, he opens the minigame Pumpkin Pull, a game where Link may use his Bow on Pumpkins Fledge tosses into the air as target practice.
Trivia
- Despite not appearing to be a senior student at the academy,[3] he wears an orange tunic.
Etymology
Fledge's name comes from fledge, the stage of a bird's life when a young bird develops stronger wings and muscles to fly.
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | |
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EnglishUK | Fledge |
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Japanese | セバスン (Sebasun) |
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FrenchCA | Libri |
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FrenchEU | Célestin |
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German | Grus |
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Italian | Gentirosso |
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SpanishLA | Gruyo |
Gallery
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Concept art of Fledge from Hyrule Historia
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "I'm not like you, Link. I fail at everything I try. That's why I'm still here practicing picking up barrels with [A]. I guess it's not all bad. At least I'm getting paid." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Good morning, Link! Today's the big Wing Ceremony, right? I wanted to fly too, but I... I didn't make the cut, so I'm, stuck back here at the academy. Plus, I've got to move these barrels over to the kitchen." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Aww, thanks. I didn't know you had time to help me out, Link. [...] I need you to carry one of these barrels over to the old lady who works in the kitchen." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Thanks! That was a huge help, Link! I know it's not much, but here's half of the pay the old lady offered me to do that." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Oh, right... You've got today's Wing Ceremony to think about! You can leave that here." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Link! Perfect timing. I heard your Loftwing has gone missing, so I thought I'd join in the search. And get this: when I asked Fledge what he knew, he started acting weird. [...] It sounds like Groose forced him to keep quiet about it. Go on! Tell him the truth." — Pipit (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "I'm sorry Link. I really wanted to tell you, but...if Groose found out I told you... [...] Just a little while ago, when I was cleaning the dining hall, Groose and his buddies came in. They didn't notice I was there and started talking about their plan to hide your Loftwing. I wanted to warn you, Link. But just as I tried to sneak away... Groose and his gang grabbed me... They said that if I told you, they'd make sure I would never be able to ride a bird again!" — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "It sounds like Groose and his buddies had a plan to capture your bird and hide him near a waterfall. Well, near a waterfall would mean... Quick--let's take a look at your map. That's it! Right there. I think it means the waterfall marked here with [X]." — Pipit (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Forgive me, Link! I can't help being such a coward... I'm really sorry. [...] I'm such a wimp... I'm so sorry." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Hey, what's wrong, Link? You...don't know where your bird is? What are you talking about, Link? You called it, but...it didn't even come to you? ...So that means... Oh... I knew it... Huh? Oh, uh, nothing. Really, I was, uh...talking to myself. You know, like I do..." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Link! Hey, umm... I should probably tell you... Ah, forget it. Never mind. Sorry..." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "That green uniform looks so...adventurous! You sure look like a knight now. The headmaster said you're heading out to look for Zelda. You're really something else. I could never imagine myself doing what you're about to do. I put a lot of work into making this! You should take it with you." — Fledge (Skyward Sword)