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|image= File:Lokomo.png
|name = Lokomo
|caption= The Lokomo performing together with Link and Princess Zelda
|image = [[File:Anjean.png|200px|Anjean, a notable Lokomo]]
|pronunciation=
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
|plural=  
|habitat = Sanctuaries
{{List|
|members =[[Anjean]] <br> [[Byrne]] <br> [[Gage]] <br> [[Steem]] <br> [[Carben]] <br> [[Embrose]] <br> [[Rael]]
Lokomo<ref name="E 55">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 55}}</ref>,
Lokomos<ref>{{Cite|We are called the {{Color|ST Light Red|Lokomos}}.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>,
}}
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The '''Lokomo''' tribe first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', and are native inhabitants of [[Hyrule]]. Along Link's quest, he must find Lokomos who will teach him a song to play on the [[Spirit Flute]], and restore the tracks to gain access to a temple.<ref name=lokomo>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=13099|title=Spirit Tracks: Link's New Instrument|site=Official Nintendo Magazine}}</ref>
|game= ST
|habitat= Sanctuaries
|members=
{{List|
{{Term|ST|Anjean|link}},
{{Term|ST|Byrne|link}},
{{Term|ST|Gage|link}},
{{Term|ST|Steem|link}},
{{Term|ST|Carben|link}},
{{Term|ST|Embrose|link}},
{{Term|ST|Rael|link}},
}}
}}
The {{Term/Store|Lokomo|Lokomo|Series, ST|plural}} are a tribe from {{ST}}.<ref name="E 55"/> They are servants to the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good|link}}, with their sole role being to protect the land, the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)|link}}, and the temples scattered throughout {{Term|ST|Hyrule|link}}.<ref name=role>{{Cite|Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> Most importantly, however, the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} protect the land from the Demon King, {{Term|ST|Malladus|link}}, by making sure that his prison and locks, the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits|link}} and the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)|link}} respectively, stay intact at all times to prevent the Demon King's escape. They were originally sent by the {{Plural|ST|Spirit|link}} to {{Term|ST|Hyrule|link}} to continue their work of watching over the land for them, and as such, they are considered to be the guardians of the five realms.<ref>{{Cite|The spirits sent us here to continue their work! That you would try to resurrect the Demon King... It's unfathomable to me.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>
 
The {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} play a vital role in {{ST|-}} since they are the only ones who can help restore both the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}} and the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}}.
 
==Characteristics and attributes==
All members of the {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} have pointy ears, a characteristic they share with {{Plural|ST|Hylian|link}}. The {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}}, with the exception of {{Term|ST|Byrne|link}}, are usually seen riding a sort of small vehicle that bears the {{Term|ST|Spirit of Good|section=Symbol of the Spirits|display=Symbol of the Spirits|link}}.
 
When a {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} dies, they do not disappear entirely. Instead, they take on the shape of a small ball of light that represents their spirit. After this, it will take several years for the {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} to return to life in a new form; however, once they are reborn with a new body, they will have no memory of past events.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, but there should be no regrets. He wouldn't have had it any other way. Besides, our kind are the servants of the spirits. We don't disappear that easily. The spirit is persistent, my dear. Byrne may not have any memory of these events, but years from now, he'll return in a new form.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> This is similar to the concept of {{Wp|reincarnation}}.
 
One {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} resides in each of the five realms in the land, and they can always be found in their respective sanctuaries. They are:
 
*{{Term|ST|Gage|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Forest Realm|link}}
*{{Term|ST|Steem|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Snow Realm|link}}<ref>{{Cite|My name's Steem. I am indeed the guardian of the Snow Realm.|Steem|ST}}</ref>
*{{Term|ST|Carben|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Ocean Realm|link}}<ref>{{Cite|Let me reintroduce myself. I am Carben, guardian of the Ocean Realm.|Carben|ST}}</ref>
*{{Term|ST|Embrose|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Fire Realm|link}}<ref>{{Cite|My name is Embrose, and I am indeed this realm's guardian.|Embrose|ST}}</ref>
*{{Term|ST|Rael|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}}<ref>{{Cite|Call me Rael; it's my name! I am the guardian of the Sand Realm!|Rael|ST}}</ref>
 
{{Term|ST|Anjean|link}}, one of the two members of the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} who does not reside in a sanctuary, is the guardian of the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}} and is thus in charge of making sure {{Term|ST|Malladus}} does not escape from his prison.<ref>{{Cite|Well, I wouldn't put it exactly that way. But I do watch over the Tower of Spirits. My name is Anjean. [...] Right now, my strength maintains his shackles, but it's only a matter of time until they're broken.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>
 
Most {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} possess sacred instruments that, when played, have the ability to generate enough energy to power the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}}; however, to do this, special melodies known as the {{Plural|ST|Song of Restoration|link}} must first be performed.<ref>{{Cite|By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> These songs are {{Wp|duet}}s that require two sacred instruments to function properly and, once the {{Term|ST|Song of Restoration}} is performed, it will help restore the {{Term|ST|Rail Map|link}}'s energy, which in turn also restores the missing {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}} that lead to each realm's temple.<ref>{{Cite|To restore the tracks that disappeared, you need to know a special song. This Lokomo Song is a duet that requires two sacred instruments. My cello and your Spirit Flute should do the trick! With both instruments playing the song... We can restore the rail map's energy!|Gage|ST}}</ref>
 
The {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} also seem to have longer life spans than normal humans, as {{Term|ST|Anjean}} was already the guardian of the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}} by the time {{Term|Series|Tetra|link}} and her {{Term|Series|Tetra's Pirate Crew|display=pirate crew|link}} arrived in {{Term|Series|Hyrule|link}} 100 years prior to the events of {{ST|-}},<ref>{{Cite|Yes, I knew one of your ancestors. I met her when she had just arrived here.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> and {{Term|ST|Byrne}}, who had "a century to train", maintains the appearance of a young man despite his apparent age.<ref>{{Cite|I...I couldn't best Byrne. I have to admit, he has grown very strong. Of course, he's had a century to train. And he's always had the drive to succeed.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>


As servants to the Spirits, the sole role of the Lokomo is to protect the land, most importantly, to protect it from the Demon King, [[Malladus]]. After meeting the guardian of the [[Tower of Spirits]], [[Anjean]], [[Link]] travels across Hyrule meeting the Lokomo [[sage|sages]] of each realm in order to restore the [[Spirit Tracks (Rails)|Spirit Tracks]], the chains that bind Malladus. With [[Princess Zelda|Zelda's]] Spirit Flute, Link performs a number of duets with the Lokomos as it is the only way to restore the Spirit Tracks.
==History==
Prior to the events in {{ST|-}}, the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good|link}} bestowed upon the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} a weapon known as the {{Term|ST|Lokomo Sword|link}}, which is a sword filled with sacred energy used by the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good|display=Spirits}}.<ref name=sword>{{Cite|Before you go, please take this, [Link]. I think you're the one who is meant to use it. This Lokomo Sword was a gift from one of the spirits. As such, it is filled with sacred energy. It has felled many evil creatures in its lifetime. Until now, only the spirits have wielded this blade...|Anjean|ST}}</ref> Moreover, they entrusted the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} with taking care of the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train|link}}, which was to be kept in the center of the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|This, my dear, is the spirits' train. They entrusted us with its keeping.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>


In the final battle of the against Malladus, Link, with the inner power of Zelda and the Lokomos perform one last song together to weaken the Demon King. When Maladus is finally slain the Lokomo, whom are no longer needed, ascend to the heavens, now at peace.
[[File:Lokomos ST.png|right|thumb|The Lokomo departing to the heavens]]
By the time the events of the game start to take place, the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}} have begun to disappear due to {{Term|ST|Chancellor Cole|display=Chancellor Cole|link}}'s plan to free {{Term|ST|Malladus|link}} from his prison. He succeeds in stealing {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda|link}}'s body, which is to be used as a vessel for the Demon King. Zelda, with the help of {{Term|ST|Link|link}}, travels to the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}} to meet {{Term|ST|Anjean|link}}, who is the one that can help give Zelda clues on how to retrieve her body. After {{Term|ST|Anjean}} explains to them the current situation of the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}}, she charges {{Term|ST|Link}} and Zelda with the task of restoring the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}} to the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}} to fortify {{Term|ST|Malladus}}'s prison. As such, {{Term|ST|Link}} and Zelda travel across {{Term|ST|Hyrule|link}} with the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train|link}} that was lent to them by {{Term|ST|Anjean}}, meeting the {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} guardians of each realm in order to restore the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}}, the chains that bind {{Term|ST|Malladus}}. With {{Term|ST|Anjean}}'s {{Term|ST|Spirit Flute|link}}, {{Term|ST|Link}} performs a number of duets with the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} and their sacred instruments as it is the only way to restore the tracks to the temples.<ref>{{Cite|Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks. By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks. The Spirit Flute you hold is one of them.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Link}} must continue to repeat this process until all the five temples' rails are restored to the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}}.


It is with the aid of {{Term|ST|Byrne|link}}, a {{Term|ST|Lokomo}} who turned against his people and his beliefs because the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good}} would not grant him any more power,<ref>{{Cite|Tell me, Master... When you realize that your wish will never be granted, what do you do then? The answer was clear... Become even more powerful than the spirits themselves! And the only being more powerful is Malladus!|Byrne|ST}}</ref> that {{Term|ST|Link}} and Zelda find the {{Term|ST|Compass of Light|link}} and manage to make their way into the {{Term|ST|Dark Realm|link}}, where {{Term|ST|Malladus}}, {{Term|ST|Chancellor Cole}}, and the {{Term|ST|Demon Train|link}} have escaped. In the final battle against {{Term|ST|Malladus}}, {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda}} sings a {{Term|ST|Song of Restoration|section=Zelda Duet|display=duet|link}} with {{Term|ST|Link}} and his {{Term|ST|Spirit Flute}}, weakening the Demon King and revealing a weak spot on his back. When {{Term|ST|Malladus}} is finally slain using the {{Term|ST|Lokomo Sword}} and the {{Term|ST|Bow of Light|link}}, {{Term|ST|Anjean}} and the rest of the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} depart towards the heavens since their protection is no longer needed, entrusting {{Term|ST|Link}} and Zelda to watch over the land in their stead.<ref>{{Cite|But our protection is no longer needed. Even without the spirits' guidance, you will do well. So I think I will return to the heavens... In the company of my old friend Byrne. Please watch over this land, my dear. And, [Link]... You must help her. Good-bye... And thank you. Thank you both.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It should be noted that the name of the tribe is remarkably similar to the word "locomotive," which may imply a connection between the tribe and trains.
*{{HH}} reveals designs for an unused sixth {{Term|ST|Lokomo}}, said to represent Shadow.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The Sage of Shadow [...] doesn't appear in the game.|book= HH |publisher= |page= 212}}</ref>
*'''Lokomo''' was also the name of a Finnish steam locomotive and railroad equipment manufacturing company<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokomo|title=Lokomo|site=Wikipedia}}</ref>
*Each of the Lokomos have names that are similar sounding to parts of a train.


{{ref}}
==Nomenclature==
The name of the tribe is a pun on the word "locomotive," which is another word for "train." {{Wp|Lokomo}} was also the name of a Finnish steam locomotive and railroad equipment manufacturing company.


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{{Nomenclature}}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ST Anjean Artwork.png|{{Term|ST|Anjean|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits|link}}
File:ST Gage Artwork.png|{{Term|ST|Gage|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Forest Realm|link}}
File:ST Steem Model.png|{{Term|ST|Steem|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Snow Realm|link}}
File:ST Carben Model.png|{{Term|ST|Carben|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Ocean Realm|link}}
File:ST Embrose Model.png|{{Term|ST|Embrose|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Fire Realm|link}}
File:ST Rael Model.png|{{Term|ST|Rael|link}}, Guardian of the {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}}
File:ST Byrne Artwork.png|{{Term|ST|Byrne|link}}, former apprentice of {{Term|ST|Anjean|link}}
File:ST Lokomo Concept Artwork.jpg|Concept art of the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo}} from ''Hyrule Historia''
</gallery>
 
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Latest revision as of 22:56, 24 February 2024

The Lokomo are a tribe from Spirit Tracks.[1] They are servants to the Spirits of Good, with their sole role being to protect the land, the Spirit Tracks, and the temples scattered throughout Hyrule.[3] Most importantly, however, the Lokomo protect the land from the Demon King, Malladus, by making sure that his prison and locks, the Tower of Spirits and the Spirit Tracks respectively, stay intact at all times to prevent the Demon King's escape. They were originally sent by the Spirits to Hyrule to continue their work of watching over the land for them, and as such, they are considered to be the guardians of the five realms.[4]

The Lokomo play a vital role in Spirit Tracks since they are the only ones who can help restore both the Spirit Tracks and the Tower of Spirits.

Characteristics and attributes

All members of the Lokomo have pointy ears, a characteristic they share with Hylians. The Lokomo, with the exception of Byrne, are usually seen riding a sort of small vehicle that bears the Symbol of the Spirits.

When a Lokomo dies, they do not disappear entirely. Instead, they take on the shape of a small ball of light that represents their spirit. After this, it will take several years for the Lokomo to return to life in a new form; however, once they are reborn with a new body, they will have no memory of past events.[5] This is similar to the concept of reincarnation.

One Lokomo resides in each of the five realms in the land, and they can always be found in their respective sanctuaries. They are:

Anjean, one of the two members of the Lokomo who does not reside in a sanctuary, is the guardian of the Tower of Spirits and is thus in charge of making sure Malladus does not escape from his prison.[10]

Most Lokomo possess sacred instruments that, when played, have the ability to generate enough energy to power the Spirit Tracks; however, to do this, special melodies known as the Songs of Restoration must first be performed.[11] These songs are duets that require two sacred instruments to function properly and, once the Song of Restoration is performed, it will help restore the Rail Map's energy, which in turn also restores the missing Spirit Tracks that lead to each realm's temple.[12]

The Lokomo also seem to have longer life spans than normal humans, as Anjean was already the guardian of the Tower of Spirits by the time Tetra and her pirate crew arrived in Hyrule 100 years prior to the events of Spirit Tracks,[13] and Byrne, who had "a century to train", maintains the appearance of a young man despite his apparent age.[14]

History

Prior to the events in Spirit Tracks, the Spirits of Good bestowed upon the Lokomo a weapon known as the Lokomo Sword, which is a sword filled with sacred energy used by the Spirits.[15] Moreover, they entrusted the Lokomo with taking care of the Spirit Train, which was to be kept in the center of the Tower of Spirits.[16]

The Lokomo departing to the heavens

By the time the events of the game start to take place, the Spirit Tracks have begun to disappear due to Chancellor Cole's plan to free Malladus from his prison. He succeeds in stealing Princess Zelda's body, which is to be used as a vessel for the Demon King. Zelda, with the help of Link, travels to the Tower of Spirits to meet Anjean, who is the one that can help give Zelda clues on how to retrieve her body. After Anjean explains to them the current situation of the Spirit Tracks, she charges Link and Zelda with the task of restoring the Spirit Tracks to the Tower of Spirits to fortify Malladus's prison. As such, Link and Zelda travel across Hyrule with the Spirit Train that was lent to them by Anjean, meeting the Lokomo guardians of each realm in order to restore the Spirit Tracks, the chains that bind Malladus. With Anjean's Spirit Flute, Link performs a number of duets with the Lokomo and their sacred instruments as it is the only way to restore the tracks to the temples.[17] Link must continue to repeat this process until all the five temples' rails are restored to the Tower of Spirits.

It is with the aid of Byrne, a Lokomo who turned against his people and his beliefs because the Spirits of Good would not grant him any more power,[18] that Link and Zelda find the Compass of Light and manage to make their way into the Dark Realm, where Malladus, Cole, and the Demon Train have escaped. In the final battle against Malladus, Princess Zelda sings a duet with Link and his Spirit Flute, weakening the Demon King and revealing a weak spot on his back. When Malladus is finally slain using the Lokomo Sword and the Bow of Light, Anjean and the rest of the Lokomo depart towards the heavens since their protection is no longer needed, entrusting Link and Zelda to watch over the land in their stead.[19]

Trivia

Nomenclature

The name of the tribe is a pun on the word "locomotive," which is another word for "train." Lokomo was also the name of a Finnish steam locomotive and railroad equipment manufacturing company.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ロコモ族 (賢者) (Rokomo Zoku (Kenja))Lokomo Tribe (Sages)
Canada
FrenchCA
Lokomo[26]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  •  
  • Tribe of the Locomo
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Lokomo[22]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Locomotribu[21] 
Latin America
SpanishLA
Lokomo[25]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Trenebundo[27] 
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 55
  2. "We are called the Lokomos." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  3. "Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  4. "The spirits sent us here to continue their work! That you would try to resurrect the Demon King... It's unfathomable to me." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  5. "Yes, but there should be no regrets. He wouldn't have had it any other way. Besides, our kind are the servants of the spirits. We don't disappear that easily. The spirit is persistent, my dear. Byrne may not have any memory of these events, but years from now, he'll return in a new form." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  6. "My name's Steem. I am indeed the guardian of the Snow Realm." — Steem (Spirit Tracks)
  7. "Let me reintroduce myself. I am Carben, guardian of the Ocean Realm." — Carben (Spirit Tracks)
  8. "My name is Embrose, and I am indeed this realm's guardian." — Embrose (Spirit Tracks)
  9. "Call me Rael; it's my name! I am the guardian of the Sand Realm!" — Rael (Spirit Tracks)
  10. "Well, I wouldn't put it exactly that way. But I do watch over the Tower of Spirits. My name is Anjean. [...] Right now, my strength maintains his shackles, but it's only a matter of time until they're broken." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  11. "By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  12. "To restore the tracks that disappeared, you need to know a special song. This Lokomo Song is a duet that requires two sacred instruments. My cello and your Spirit Flute should do the trick! With both instruments playing the song... We can restore the rail map's energy!" — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  13. "Yes, I knew one of your ancestors. I met her when she had just arrived here." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  14. "I...I couldn't best Byrne. I have to admit, he has grown very strong. Of course, he's had a century to train. And he's always had the drive to succeed." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  15. "Before you go, please take this, [Link]. I think you're the one who is meant to use it. This Lokomo Sword was a gift from one of the spirits. As such, it is filled with sacred energy. It has felled many evil creatures in its lifetime. Until now, only the spirits have wielded this blade..." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  16. "This, my dear, is the spirits' train. They entrusted us with its keeping." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  17. "Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks. By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks. The Spirit Flute you hold is one of them." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  18. "Tell me, Master... When you realize that your wish will never be granted, what do you do then? The answer was clear... Become even more powerful than the spirits themselves! And the only being more powerful is Malladus!" — Byrne (Spirit Tracks)
  19. "But our protection is no longer needed. Even without the spirits' guidance, you will do well. So I think I will return to the heavens... In the company of my old friend Byrne. Please watch over this land, my dear. And, [Link]... You must help her. Good-bye... And thank you. Thank you both." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  20. "The Sage of Shadow [...] doesn't appear in the game." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 212)
  21. "La nostra missione è la tutela delle opere degli dei: templi e vie spirituali. Il nostro nome è Locomotribu." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  22. "Wir Lokomo dienen den Göttern. Unsere Aufgabe ist es, den Turm und die Tempel zu beschützen." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  23. "Tout d'abord, allez voir Spap, le Locomo de la forêt." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  24. "Oui. La tribu des Locomo est une tribu proche du monde céleste..." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  25. "Así es. Pertenezco a la familia de los Lokomos, servidores de los dioses." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  26. "Oui. Nous, de la tribu des Lokomos, sommes les serviteurs des Esprits." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  27. "Así es. Pertenezco a la familia de los Trenebundo, servidores de los Dioses." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)