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:''This article is about the Spirit also known as Satori. For the location, see [[Satori Mountain]].''
{{Hatnote|This article is about the Spirit also known as Satori. For the location, see [[Satori Mountain]].}}
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The {{Term/Store|Lord of the Mountain||Series, BotW}},<ref>{{Cite|'''{{Color|BotW Shrine Quest|Lord of the Mountain}}'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> also known as '''Satori''',<ref name= "Compendium">{{Cite|This noble creature watches over all animals that make their homes in the forest. Legends say this holy creature is a reincarnation of a sage that died on the lands it now protects. It has an acute awareness of its surroundings, so it seldom appears before people. It's sometimes known by its other name, Satori.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> is a [[Creature]] in {{BotW}}.
{{Term/Store|Satori||Series, TotK}},{{Exp Game|BotW, TotK}}<ref name= "Compendium">{{Cite|This noble creature watches over all animals that make their homes in the forest. Legends say this holy creature is a reincarnation of a sage that died on the lands it now protects. It has an acute awareness of its surroundings, so it seldom appears before people. It's sometimes known by its other name, Satori.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref>{{Name Ref|TotK}} also known as the {{Term/Store|Lord of the Mountain||BotW}},{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref>{{Cite|'''Lord of the Mountain'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> is a recurring {{Term|Series|Creature|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Compendium/Extract|Lord of the Mountain}}
{{Compendium/Extract|Lord of the Mountain}}
The Lord of the Mountain can be found at a spring atop [[Satori Mountain]] when a green glow appears.<ref>{{Cite|Have you heard tell of the {{Color|BotW Red|Lord of the Mountain}}? They say he appears on Satori Mountain, northwest of here...|Botrick|BotW}}</ref> It typically appears alongside several {{Plural|BotW|Blupee|link}}. The Lord of the Mountain is said to be the reincarnation of a sage that protects {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}} and the animals in the forest.<ref name= "Compendium"/>Its appearance upon the mountain coincides with a massive animal migration to Satori Mountain implied to be due to the Lord of the Mountain's presence which causes the Stalkoblin, Stalmoblin, Stalizalfos, and Stalnox upon the mountain to temporarily disappear from the mountain as long as the Lord of the Mountain is present, demonstrating how powerful the Lord of the Mountain is. {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} can ride the Lord of the Mountain if he approaches it stealthily; however, it cannot be registered at a {{Term|BotW|Stable|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Wh-what is that? Can that...THING you're riding be the fabled Lord of the Mountain?! Why in Hylia's name would you bring something like that here? We'll all be cursed!|Embry|BotW}}</ref> Bringing it to a stable is a bad omen and stable mangers fear the people at the stable will ''"all be cursed"'', however it is unclear if this is simply superstition (such as the unfounded belief that Stalhorse are cannibalistically eat their living counterparts), or if it is actually true. Interestingly, despite this, NPCs do not act frightened of it like Bears or Stalhorse beyond the stable manager's fearful reaction if Link tries to register it. Regardless, it cannot be registered which is unfortunate given the Lord of the Mountain's superior stats as it has a maximum five Spurs though its stamina refills automatically as soon as one Spur is used thus it never actually runs out of stamina and it has maximum speed and strength making it the best mount in the game in terms of stats. If {{Term|BotW|Link}} dismounts it, the Lord of the Mountain disappears shortly after.
The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} is a {{Term|BotW|Spirit|link}} that appears alongside several {{Plural|BotW|Blupee|link}} on {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain|link}} on nights that it glows green.<ref name="CaC"/><ref>{{Cite|Have you heard tell of the {{Color|BotW Red|Lord of the Mountain}}? They say he appears on Satori Mountain, northwest of here...|Botrick|BotW}}</ref> On these nights, many {{Plural|BotW|Creature|link}} will migrate to the {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain|display=Mountain}}, which is said to be due to the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain|display=Lord}} calling out to them.<ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|BotW Red|Lord of the Mountain}} is said to make Satori Mountain its home... That's just ahead, before Hyrule Ridge. Animals rarely appear there, but...they say if this {{Color|BotW Red|lord}} appears, the animals will heed its call and gather. But just what in the world could it be? What is this {{Color|BotW Red|lord}} creature?!|Botrick|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Normally, few animals make their home around Satori Mountain, just ahead... But they say an appearance by the {{Color|BotW Red|Lord of the Mountain}} calls to the souls of the animals and makes them gather.|Botrick|BotW}}</ref> According to legends, it is the reincarnation of a sage that protects the lands where it died, watching over the {{Plural|BotW|Animal|link}} in the forest.<ref name="Compendium"/> The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} is also referred to as a guardian {{Term|BotW|Spirit}}.<ref name="CaC"/><ref name="Compendium"/>


The Lord of the Mountain resembles Blupees which flock around it and appear to be otherworldly spiritual creatures. However the exact relationship between the two is a mystery. It is possible the Blupees appear and animals appear upon the mountain to pay their respects to it when the spiritual protector of the animals makes an appearance thus its title Lord of the Mountain may be quite literal as even the animals recognize it as their lord and protector.
Due to its skittish nature, the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} does not appear before people, and it will flee if it notices them.<ref name="CaC"/><ref name="Compendium"/> Using {{Term|BotW|Stealth|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} can approach the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} and ride it. However, if he tries to take it to a {{Term|BotW|Stable|link}}, the owner will refuse to register it, believing it that they will be cursed if he does so.<ref>{{Cite|Wh-what is that? Can that...THING you're riding be the fabled Lord of the Mountain?! Why in Hylia's name would you bring something like that here? We'll all be cursed!|Embry|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} dismounts the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}}, it will disappear shortly after.


If the player loads a save file in which he is present on Satori Mountain, he will no longer be there. However, if the player loads a save file in which Link is riding him, Link will still be on his back.
A {{Term|BotW|Hylian|link}} traveler, {{Term|BotW|Quince|link}}, had an encounter with the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} in the past. After hearing about the large number of {{Plural|BotW|Creature}} that gather on {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain}}, {{Term|BotW|Quince}} went there to hunt them and sell their {{Term|BotW|Meat|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Have you heard that rumor about the {{Color|BotW Red|strange mountain}} on which a bunch of animals appear at a certain time? Well, when I heard that, I went there to do some hunting. I thought it sounded like a good opportunity to turn a profit, selling the meat and whatnot...|Quince|BotW}}</ref> During this visit, the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} appeared and attempted to trample him.<ref>{{Cite|Later on, I doze off for a little while, and there's a big {{Color|BotW Blue|glowing beast}} standing right in front of me! It caught me completely off guard. I couldn't even draw my bow! I just stared at it. And then the {{Color|BotW Blue|beast}} runs at me like it wants to trample me!|Quince|BotW}}</ref> However, a {{Term|BotW|Hylian Retriever|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Satty|link}}, jumped in to defend {{Term|BotW|Quince}}, which startled the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain|display=Lord}}.<ref>{{Cite|Suddenly the pup I gave food to jumps in between us! He starts barking at the {{Color|BotW Blue|beast}}, who was ten times his size! All to...protect me... Even though he was trembling with fear...|Quince|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Quince}} took the opportunity to run away with {{Term|BotW|Satty}}, the pair leaving {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain}} together.<ref>{{Cite|Then the {{Color|BotW Blue|beast}} recoiled a bit... So I took that chance to snatch up the pup and flee down the mountain, tripping and falling all the way... ... And that's my story.|Quince|BotW}}</ref>


== Wetland Stable NPC ==
The Lord of the Mountain can only be found under certain conditions on {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain|link}}. Its appearance is actually dependent on the phase of the {{Term|BotW|Moon|link}}, only appearing under the sixth phase, the waxing crescent. Link also must not be in the vicinity of Satori Mountain. If these conditions are met, the game selects a random hour between midnight and 10:00 PM for the Lord of the Mountain to appear, which is evidenced by the mountain being covered in a blue-green glow. The mountain will remain in this state with the Lord of the Mountain present until either 24 in-game hours have elapsed or a new day is reached twice. This state also does not persist if Link enters a {{Term|BotW|Shrine of Trials|link|display=Shrine}} or {{Term|BotW|Divine Beast|link}}, or if a save is reloaded. (Merely warping across the overworld will not get rid of the Lord of the Mountain.)<ref>https://zeldamods.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Mountain</ref>
At the Wetland Stable, Link encounters the Hylian Hunter Quince and his faithful Hylian Retriever Satty. Quince offers to tell Link about a harrowing account of how he and Satty met upon Satori Mountain. During one of the mass animal migrations, Quince a hunter by trade came to the mountain to hunt wild game. During his time there he encountered a hungry Hylian Retriever living in the wild an extremely rare sight as most live very close to people. Quince took pity on the dog and fed it some meat causing the dog to inexplicably run off. A tired Quince took a nap but later awoke to find the mysterious creature staring at him. Quince was paralyzed unable to draw his bow in self-defense. Just as it seemed the creature would attack, the Hylian Retriever he had fed jumped to Quince's defense barking at the creature startling it. The terrified Quince took the opportunity to pick up the dog and fled the mountain before the creature could potentially harm either of them. Grateful to the dog which he ironically named Satty after Satori Mountain that shares its name with the creature Quince encountered, Quince adopted the dog that saved his life with the two becoming inseparable companions. As Quince's story is told from his point of view it is impossible to tell if it truly meant Quince or Satty any harm as both Quince and Satty may have misunderstood the creature's intentions as Satori rarely appears before people though it is unclear if his appearance before Quince was an attempt to punish him for harming the animals or the reincarnated sage had appeared before Quince in an effort to try to get Quince to take Satty a domesticated animal with him back to civilization where it belonged as it clearly was having difficulty surviving in the wild something the Lord of the Mountain likely recognized as a protector of animals. Additionally its appearance may have been simply been a warning for Quince to leave the mountain.


Regardless of the mountain protector's intentions, Quince was traumatized by the incident to the point of having nightmares about it. Humorously Quince tells Link if he visits the mountain to tell the spirit off for its behavior towards him and Satty. Ironically, Quince owes the Lord of the Mountain for bringing him and Satty together, which may have been the reincarnated sage's intention all along.
While Satori Mountain is glowing as a result of the Lord of the Mountain's appearance, the area around the mountain and {{Term|BotW|Rutile Lake|link}} will be inhabited by not only {{Plural|BotW|Blupee|link}}, but many fauna that only appear at this time, including birds, woodland creatures, and insects. The fat tree surrounded by mushrooms on the south side (east of Rutile Lake) will be covered with rare beetles at night. Additionally, enemies (most notably the mountain's {{Term|BotW|Stalnox|link}}) will not appear.


Strangely enough, if Link speaks to Quince while riding the Lord of the Mountain, Quince will not even notice him and speak as if the Lord of the Mountain is not present.
==={{TotK|-}}===
The guardian spirit reappears in {{TotK}}, where it is only known as '''Satori'''; the title "Lord of the Mountain" is not used. Additionally, it is sometimes referred to in the plural<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TotK Red|Satori}} are legendary creatures that have been spotted allll over Hyrule.|Koltin|TotK}}</ref> or as "a Satori,"<ref name="Konora">{{Cite|But until then, let me tell you a rumor I heard about cherry-blossom trees. Apparently there is a strange creature
called a Satori that is sometimes seen near such trees. I've never seen it myself, but I really want to...|Konora|TotK}}</ref><ref name="Kilton">{{Cite|Please. It's impossible...absurd even...to try to turn yourself into a legendary creature. A {{Color|TotK Red|Satori}} no less!|Kilton|TotK}}</ref> indicating there may be more than one– it is unclear if this is actually the case, or they are merely sightings of the same individual. {{Term|TotK|Basel|link}} still refers to it as a unique being, including calling it "that creature known as Satori."<ref>{{Cite|I'm curious what that creature known as Satori is truly like? It's said to be hiding atop one of the peaks here, where a cherry-blossom tree stays in full blossom all year round.|Basel|TotK}}</ref>


== Homage ==
At {{Plural|TotK|Cherry-Blossom Tree|link}}, Link may find a bowl at the base of the tree. If he offers a fruit item in the bowl, Satori will appear and create glowing pillars of light to illuminate the locations of caves with {{Plural|TotK|Bubbulfrog|link}} yet to be found, before disappearing again. {{Term|TotK|Konora|link}} is often found at these trees and will remark that Satori is said to be seen at them.<ref name="Konora"/> If Link speaks to her after offering fruit to Satori, she will note that she felt an unusual sensation in the air, but seems not to have actually seen the spirit. <ref>{{Cite|That reminds me... Before, when you {{color|TotK Red|offered fruit}} at that {{color|TotK Red|cherry-blossom tree}} ... there was this strange feeling in the air. Like the whole atmosphere of the place changed, somehow. Such an unusual sensation...|Konora|TotK}}</ref>
The Satori Mountain is probably named after Satori, the other name of the Lord of the Mountain, and may be an homage to the late Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata.<ref>''"When Iwata passed away, there were moments we'd come up with an idea which we'd be excited to talk to Iwata about. Then we'd remember he was no longer there... The sadness runs deep. This is approaching spiritual talk, but we had the sense he was watching over our work. That became a source of inspiration. A drive for us to improve, and be better." -'' Hidemaro Fujibayashi</ref>


The mountain along with the Lord are first mentioned by Botrick.
{{Term|TotK|Kilton|link}}'s brother {{Term|TotK|Koltin|link}} has a fascination with the creature, seeking to turn himself into "a Satori,"<ref name="Kilton"/> which he believes he will achieve by consuming {{Plural|TotK|Bubbul Gem|link}}, claiming he read this in an "ancient text".<ref>{{Cite|And then I read these ancient texts and they told me how to transform myself— transform ME, KOLTIN— into a Satori!|Koltin|TotK}}</ref> Among the items he will trade for Bubbul Gems are the {{Term|TotK|Mystic Set|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Koltin's Fabric|link}}, which are based after the appearance of Satori.<ref>{{Cite|Tough fabric bearing a Satori design, handmade by Koltin. It looks like it could be used to make a paraglider.|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref>
 
==Trivia==
* The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}}, the {{Term|BotW|Giant Horse|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|White Horse|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Patricia|link}} are the only individuals to get their own unique entries in the {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Compendium|link}} separate from the rest of their species.
* The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} is one of nine rideable {{Plural|BotW|Creature|link}} in {{BotW|-}}. The other eight are the {{Term|BotW|Horse|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Giant Horse}}, the {{Term|BotW|White Horse}}, the {{Term|BotW|Mountain Buck|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Mountain Doe|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Stalhorse|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Honeyvore Bear|link}}, and the {{Term|BotW|Grizzlemaw Bear|link}}.
** Of these mounts, the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} is is one of six that cannot be registered at a {{Term|BotW|Stable}}.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
''[[wikipedia:Satori]]'' (literally 'knowing' or 'understanding') is a term used in Japanese and Zen Buddhism to refer to "enlightenment". It has also been speculated that the Lord of the Mountain may be an homage to [[Satoru Iwata]], the late president and CEO of [[Nintendo]] who passed away during development of {{BotW}}, though this has not been confirmed. (Iwata's given name {{Romanize|聡|Satoru}} and the Buddhist term for enlightenment {{Romanize|悟り|Satori}} are both derived from the verb {{Romanize|さとる|Satoru}}, meaning "to know" or "to understand".) Further evidence for this theory lies in the fact that information about Satori Mountain and its guardian spirit is told by {{Term|BotW|Botrick|link}}, a {{Term|BotW|Hylian|link}} NPC who bears a resemblance to Iwata.<ref>{{Cite Web|url= https://www.inverse.com/article/31148-legend-of-zelda-breath-wildbest-secret-tribute-satoru-iwata-easter-egg |title= How to Find the Satoru Iwata Tribute in 'Breath of the Wild' |site= Inverse |author= Nicolas Bashore |published= May 3, 2017 |retrieved= June 5, 2023}}</ref>
In {{TotK}}, the meaning of Satori as "enlightenment" is contrasted by the Japanese name for {{Plural|TotK|Bubbulfrog|link}}, {{Romanize|マヨイ|Mayoi}}. This is the ''Katakana'' form of the word {{Romanize|迷い|Mayoi}}, which is also used in Buddhism to refer to "delusion", or the inability to achieve enlightenment.
{{Nomenclature}}
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BotW Satori Mountain NM Promotional Screenshot.png|A promotional image from the Winter 2021 issue of the Nintendo Magazine featuring the {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}}
File:BotW Satori Mountain Lord of the Mountain.png|The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} atop {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain}} surrounded by {{Plural|BotW|Blupee}}
File:BotW Satori Mountain Lord of the Mountain.png|The {{Term|BotW|Lord of the Mountain}} atop {{Term|BotW|Satori Mountain}} surrounded by {{Plural|BotW|Blupee}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
* {{Term|BotW|Horse|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Animal|link}}
* {{Term|BotW|Blupee|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Blupee|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Creature|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Horse|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Sage|link}}
* [[Satoru Iwata]]
* [[Satoru Iwata]]
* {{Term|Series|Spirit|link}}
{{Ref}}


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Latest revision as of 19:04, 17 December 2023

This article is about the Spirit also known as Satori. For the location, see Satori Mountain.

Satori,(BotW | TotK)[3][name references needed] also known as the Lord of the Mountain,(BotW)[4] is a recurring Creature in The Legend of Zelda series.

Characteristics

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
004 (004) Lord of the Mountain
BotW Hyrule Compendium Lord of the Mountain.png
Description
This noble creature watches over all animals that make their homes in the forest. Legends say this holy creature is a reincarnation of a sage that died on the lands it now protects. It has an acute awareness of its surroundings, so it seldom appears before people. It's sometimes known by its other name, Satori.
Common Locations
Unknown
Recoverable Materials
Unknown

The Lord of the Mountain is a Spirit that appears alongside several Blupees on Satori Mountain on nights that it glows green.[2][5] On these nights, many Creatures will migrate to the Mountain, which is said to be due to the Lord calling out to them.[6][7] According to legends, it is the reincarnation of a sage that protects the lands where it died, watching over the Animals in the forest.[3] The Lord of the Mountain is also referred to as a guardian Spirit.[2][3]

Due to its skittish nature, the Lord of the Mountain does not appear before people, and it will flee if it notices them.[2][3] Using Stealth, Link can approach the Lord of the Mountain and ride it. However, if he tries to take it to a Stable, the owner will refuse to register it, believing it that they will be cursed if he does so.[8] If Link dismounts the Lord of the Mountain, it will disappear shortly after.

A Hylian traveler, Quince, had an encounter with the Lord of the Mountain in the past. After hearing about the large number of Creatures that gather on Satori Mountain, Quince went there to hunt them and sell their Meat.[9] During this visit, the Lord of the Mountain appeared and attempted to trample him.[10] However, a Hylian Retriever, Satty, jumped in to defend Quince, which startled the Lord.[11] Quince took the opportunity to run away with Satty, the pair leaving Satori Mountain together.[12]

The Lord of the Mountain can only be found under certain conditions on Satori Mountain. Its appearance is actually dependent on the phase of the Moon, only appearing under the sixth phase, the waxing crescent. Link also must not be in the vicinity of Satori Mountain. If these conditions are met, the game selects a random hour between midnight and 10:00 PM for the Lord of the Mountain to appear, which is evidenced by the mountain being covered in a blue-green glow. The mountain will remain in this state with the Lord of the Mountain present until either 24 in-game hours have elapsed or a new day is reached twice. This state also does not persist if Link enters a Shrine or Divine Beast, or if a save is reloaded. (Merely warping across the overworld will not get rid of the Lord of the Mountain.)[13]

While Satori Mountain is glowing as a result of the Lord of the Mountain's appearance, the area around the mountain and Rutile Lake will be inhabited by not only Blupees, but many fauna that only appear at this time, including birds, woodland creatures, and insects. The fat tree surrounded by mushrooms on the south side (east of Rutile Lake) will be covered with rare beetles at night. Additionally, enemies (most notably the mountain's Stalnox) will not appear.

Tears of the Kingdom

The guardian spirit reappears in Tears of the Kingdom, where it is only known as Satori; the title "Lord of the Mountain" is not used. Additionally, it is sometimes referred to in the plural[14] or as "a Satori,"[15][16] indicating there may be more than one– it is unclear if this is actually the case, or they are merely sightings of the same individual. Basel still refers to it as a unique being, including calling it "that creature known as Satori."[17]

At Cherry-Blossom Trees, Link may find a bowl at the base of the tree. If he offers a fruit item in the bowl, Satori will appear and create glowing pillars of light to illuminate the locations of caves with Bubbulfrogs yet to be found, before disappearing again. Konora is often found at these trees and will remark that Satori is said to be seen at them.[15] If Link speaks to her after offering fruit to Satori, she will note that she felt an unusual sensation in the air, but seems not to have actually seen the spirit. [18]

Kilton's brother Koltin has a fascination with the creature, seeking to turn himself into "a Satori,"[16] which he believes he will achieve by consuming Bubbul Gems, claiming he read this in an "ancient text".[19] Among the items he will trade for Bubbul Gems are the Mystic Set and Koltin's Fabric, which are based after the appearance of Satori.[20]

Trivia

Nomenclature

wikipedia:Satori (literally 'knowing' or 'understanding') is a term used in Japanese and Zen Buddhism to refer to "enlightenment". It has also been speculated that the Lord of the Mountain may be an homage to Satoru Iwata, the late president and CEO of Nintendo who passed away during development of Breath of the Wild, though this has not been confirmed. (Iwata's given name 聡 (Satoru) and the Buddhist term for enlightenment 悟り (Satori) are both derived from the verb さとる (Satoru), meaning "to know" or "to understand".) Further evidence for this theory lies in the fact that information about Satori Mountain and its guardian spirit is told by Botrick, a Hylian NPC who bears a resemblance to Iwata.[21]

In Tears of the Kingdom, the meaning of Satori as "enlightenment" is contrasted by the Japanese name for Bubbulfrogs, マヨイ (Mayoi). This is the Katakana form of the word 迷い (Mayoi), which is also used in Buddhism to refer to "delusion", or the inability to achieve enlightenment.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
山のヌシ (Yama no nushi)[22] 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
山林霸主 (Shānlín bàzhǔ) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
山林霸主 (Shānlínbàzhǔ) 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Heer der Wildernis[23]Lord of the Wilderness
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Alpha 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Herr der Wildnis 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Lord 
The Republic of Korea
Korean
산의 주인 (Sanui juin) 
The Russian Federation
Russian
Горный владыка (Gornyy vladyka) 
Latin America
SpanishLA
Señor de la Montaña 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • A promotional image from the Winter 2021 issue of the Nintendo Magazine featuring the Lord of the Mountain

    A promotional image from the Winter 2021 issue of the Nintendo Magazine featuring the Lord of the Mountain

  • The Lord of the Mountain atop Satori Mountain surrounded by Blupees

    The Lord of the Mountain atop Satori Mountain surrounded by Blupees

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "If you're feeling brave, you should go find that glowing beast on the mountain and give it a stern talking to." — Quince (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 157
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "This noble creature watches over all animals that make their homes in the forest. Legends say this holy creature is a reincarnation of a sage that died on the lands it now protects. It has an acute awareness of its surroundings, so it seldom appears before people. It's sometimes known by its other name, Satori." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ "Lord of the Mountain" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ "Have you heard tell of the Lord of the Mountain? They say he appears on Satori Mountain, northwest of here..." — Botrick (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ "The Lord of the Mountain is said to make Satori Mountain its home... That's just ahead, before Hyrule Ridge. Animals rarely appear there, but...they say if this lord appears, the animals will heed its call and gather. But just what in the world could it be? What is this lord creature?!" — Botrick (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "Normally, few animals make their home around Satori Mountain, just ahead... But they say an appearance by the Lord of the Mountain calls to the souls of the animals and makes them gather." — Botrick (Breath of the Wild)
  8. ↑ "Wh-what is that? Can that...THING you're riding be the fabled Lord of the Mountain?! Why in Hylia's name would you bring something like that here? We'll all be cursed!" — Embry (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ "Have you heard that rumor about the strange mountain on which a bunch of animals appear at a certain time? Well, when I heard that, I went there to do some hunting. I thought it sounded like a good opportunity to turn a profit, selling the meat and whatnot..." — Quince (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ "Later on, I doze off for a little while, and there's a big glowing beast standing right in front of me! It caught me completely off guard. I couldn't even draw my bow! I just stared at it. And then the beast runs at me like it wants to trample me!" — Quince (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ "Suddenly the pup I gave food to jumps in between us! He starts barking at the beast, who was ten times his size! All to...protect me... Even though he was trembling with fear..." — Quince (Breath of the Wild)
  12. ↑ "Then the beast recoiled a bit... So I took that chance to snatch up the pup and flee down the mountain, tripping and falling all the way... ... And that's my story." — Quince (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ https://zeldamods.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Mountain
  14. ↑ "Satori are legendary creatures that have been spotted allll over Hyrule." — Koltin (Tears of the Kingdom)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "But until then, let me tell you a rumor I heard about cherry-blossom trees. Apparently there is a strange creature called a Satori that is sometimes seen near such trees. I've never seen it myself, but I really want to..." — Konora (Tears of the Kingdom)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Please. It's impossible...absurd even...to try to turn yourself into a legendary creature. A Satori no less!" — Kilton (Tears of the Kingdom)
  17. ↑ "I'm curious what that creature known as Satori is truly like? It's said to be hiding atop one of the peaks here, where a cherry-blossom tree stays in full blossom all year round." — Basel (Tears of the Kingdom)
  18. ↑ "That reminds me... Before, when you offered fruit at that cherry-blossom tree ... there was this strange feeling in the air. Like the whole atmosphere of the place changed, somehow. Such an unusual sensation..." — Konora (Tears of the Kingdom)
  19. ↑ "And then I read these ancient texts and they told me how to transform myself— transform ME, KOLTIN— into a Satori!" — Koltin (Tears of the Kingdom)
  20. ↑ "Tough fabric bearing a Satori design, handmade by Koltin. It looks like it could be used to make a paraglider." — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
  21. ↑ Nicolas Bashore, How to Find the Satoru Iwata Tribute in 'Breath of the Wild' , Inverse, published May 3, 2017, retrieved June 5, 2023.
  22. ↑ "山のヌシ" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  23. ↑ "Heer der Wildernis" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
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