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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Malon
|name = Malon
|image = [[File:Malon2.png|120px]]
|image = [[File:Malon.png]]
|caption = Young Malon as seen in ''Ocarina of Time''
|caption = Malon artwork from ''Oracle of Seasons''
|title =  
|title =  
|race = [[Hylian]]<br>[[Human]] <small>(''Oracle of Seasons'')</small>
|race = [[Hylian]]<br>[[Human]] {{ExpGame|OoS}}
|gender = Female
|gender = Female
|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}
|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}
|other = [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|''Ocarina of Time'' Manga]]
|other = {{Manga|OoT}}
|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Force Era|Force Era]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of Time|Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Light and Dark|Era of Light and Dark]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Shadow|Era of Shadow]]
|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Force Era|Force Era]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of Time|Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Light and Dark|Era of Light and Dark]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Shadow|Era of Shadow]]
|family = [[Talon]] <small>(father)</small>
|family = [[Talon]] <small>(father)</small>
|voice actor(s) = [[Wikipedia:Jun Mizusawa|Jun Mizusawa]]  
|voice actor(s) = [[Wikipedia:Jun Mizusawa|Jun Mizusawa]]  
:{{OOT}} <br> {{OOT3D}}
:{{OoT}} <br> {{OoT3D}}
|counter = [[Marin]] <small>(Koholint Island)</small><br>[[Romani]] <small>(Termina - young)</small><br>[[Cremia]] <small>(Terimina - adult)</small>
|counter = [[Marin]] {{ExpGame|LA}}<br>[[Romani]] <small>(Young)</small> {{ExpGame|MM}}<br>[[Cremia]] <small>(Adult)</small> {{ExpGame|MM}}
}}
}}
'''Malon''' is a recurring character in the {{Series|The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series}}, first introduced in {{OoT}}. In the majority of games she has appeared in, she is the daughter of the rancher [[Talon]], who owns [[Lon Lon Ranch]].<ref>{{cite|Ohh... You're a fairy boy from the forest! My name is Malon! My dad owns Lon Lon Ranch!|Malon|OOT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Although she has made appearances in other ''Zelda'' games, her character has never been developed as much as in ''Ocarina of Time'', which is also the only game in which Malon appears as an adult.
'''Malon''' is a recurring character in {{LZS|Series}}. In the majority of games she has appeared in, she is the daughter of the rancher [[Talon]], who owns [[Lon Lon Ranch]].<ref>{{Cite|Ohh... You're a fairy boy from the forest! My name is Malon! My dad owns Lon Lon Ranch!|Malon|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Portrayed as a kind-hearted and responsible girl, Malon is often seen taking care of [[Epona]], one of the ranch's horses. She also enjoys singing, specifically "[[Epona's Song]]."
 
Portrayed as a kind-hearted and responsible girl, Malon is often seen taking care of [[Epona]], one of the ranch's horses. She also enjoys singing, specifically [[Epona's Song]], as seen in ''Ocarina of Time'' and {{TMC}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Link's Awakening''===
Malon does not appear in {{LA}}, though according to ''[[Hyrule Historia]]'' it is likely that [[Marin]] is formed from Link's memories of Malon.
===''Ocarina of Time''===
===''Ocarina of Time''===
{{ImageCaption|image=File:Malonadult.png|size=80px|align=left|caption=Adult Malon|captionalign=center}}
[[File:YoungMalon.png|left|70px]]
In {{OoT}}, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside the [[Hyrule Castle]]'s walls at night. She, along with [[Ingo]], takes care of most of the duties at the ranch due to her father's laziness. [[Link]] first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy", in the [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Market]] where she was looking for her father.<ref>{{cite|The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?''|Navi|OOT}}</ref> After Link finds Talon asleep and wakes him up using the [[Cucco]] that hatched from the [[Weird Egg]] Malon gave him,<ref>{{cite|Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!|Malon|OOT}}</ref> Malon returns to [[Lon Lon Ranch]] with her father. When Link goes visit her at the ranch, she introduces him to a young horse named [[Epona]],<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?|Malon|OOT}}</ref> and teaches the young hero [[Epona's Song]], a song Malon's mother had composed.<ref name=mother>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OOT}}</ref>
In {{OoT}}, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside the [[Hyrule Castle]]'s walls at night. She, along with [[Ingo]], takes care of most of the duties at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] due to her father's laziness. [[Link]] first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy," in the [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Market]] where she was looking for her father.<ref>{{Cite|The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?''|Navi|OoT}}</ref> After Link finds [[Talon]] asleep and wakes him up using the [[Cucco]] that hatched from the [[Weird Egg]] Malon gave him,<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Malon returns to Lon Lon Ranch with her father. When Link goes visit her at the ranch, she introduces him to a young horse named [[Epona]],<ref>{{Cite|Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> and teaches the young hero "[[Epona's Song]]," a song Malon's mother had composed.<ref name= "Mother">{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>


Seven years later, when Link returns to the ranch, he finds out that Ingo had exiled Talon and taken over the ranch. Malon was working for him out of fear of how the animals would be treated if she disobeys his orders.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do...|Malon|OOT}}</ref> Moreover, since Ingo was planning to give Epona as a present to [[Ganon]]dorf, Malon was the only one who could tame her.<ref>{{cite|Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!|Malon|OOT}}</ref> Link then challenges Ingo to a race and defeats him, using Epona to escape from the ranch. Next time Link enters the ranch, he will find Malon has regained control and Ingo has gone back to being "a normal, nice person". Malon tells Link that she had recognized him but wasn't sure until he told her his name. After the ranch girl tells Link how things went back to normal, she thanks the young hero for all his help.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!|Malon|OOT}}</ref>
Seven years later, when Link returns to the ranch, he finds out that Ingo had exiled Talon and taken over the ranch. Malon was working for him out of fear of how the animals would be treated if she disobeys his orders.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Moreover, since Ingo was planning to give Epona as a present to [[Ganon]]dorf, Malon was the only one who could tame her.<ref>{{Cite|Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Malon tells Link that she had recognized him but was not sure until he told her his name.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
   
   
As a mini-game, Malon lets him race around the ranch to compete against her best time.<ref>{{Cite|How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?|Malon|OOT}}</ref> When he's able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a [[Cow]] to his house in [[Kokiri Forest]], which may be used as a reliable and free source of [[Milk|Lon Lon Milk]]. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.<ref>{{Cite|You and Epona make a great team!|Malon|OOT}}</ref>
As a minigame, Malon lets him race around the ranch to compete against her best time.<ref>{{Cite|How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?|Malon|OoT}}</ref> When he is able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a [[Cow]] to his [[Link's House|house]] in [[Kokiri Forest]], which may be used as a ree source of [[Milk]. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.<ref>{{Cite|You and Epona make a great team!|Malon|OoT}}</ref>


With the [[Mask of Truth]], Link can learn from the [[Gossip Stones]] that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.<ref>{{cite|They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shining armor will come and sweep her off her feet someday.|Gossip Stone|OOT}}</ref> A Gossip Stone in front of the [[Temple of Time]] also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course, her record being 50 seconds.<ref>{{Cite|They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch.|Gossip Stone|OOT}}</ref>
With the [[Mask of Truth]], Link can learn from the [[Gossip Stone]]s that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.<ref>{{Cite|They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shining armor will come and sweep her off her feet someday.|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref> A Gossip Stone in front of the [[Temple of Time]] also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course, her record being 50 seconds.<ref>{{Cite|They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch.|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref>


''Ocarina of Time'' is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is most likely dead by the time of the events of ''Ocarina of Time'', but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the ranch. She's the one who composed Epona's Song, which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.<ref name=mother/><ref>{{cite|You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo...|Malon|OOT}}</ref> Talking to Talon while wearing the [[Gerudo Mask]] or the [[Goron Mask]] causes him to say that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!|Talon|OOT}}</ref>
''Ocarina of Time'' is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is most likely dead by the time of the events of ''Ocarina of Time'', but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the ranch. She was the one who composed "Epona's Song," which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.<ref name= "Mother"/><ref>{{Cite|You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo...|Malon|OoT}}</ref> Talking to Talon while wearing the [[Gerudo Mask]] or the [[Goron Mask]] causes him to say that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!|Talon|OoT}}</ref>


===''Oracle of Seasons''===
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
[[File:Malon_OoS.png|left]]
[[File:Malon_OoS.png|left]]
Malon plays a small role in the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|trading sequence]] in {{OoS}}. She lives with her father Talon north of [[Horon Village]], where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb [[Mt. Cucco]] and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.<ref>{{cite|My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know...|Malon|OOS}}</ref> Link can help her by giving her the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence#Cuccodex|Cuccodex]], an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence#Lon Lon Egg|Lon Lon Egg]].<ref>{{cite|Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!|Malon|OOS}}</ref> In this game, Malon lives in [[Holodrum]] and the concept art depicts her with rounded ears.
In {{OoS}}, Malon plays a small role in the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|game's trading sequence]]. She lives with her father Talon north of [[Horon Village]], where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb [[Mt. Cucco]] and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.<ref>{{Cite|My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know...|Malon|OoS}}</ref> Link can help her by giving her the [[Cuccodex]], an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a [[Lon Lon Egg]].<ref>{{Cite|Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!|Malon|OoS}}</ref>


===''Four Swords Adventures''===
===''Four Swords Adventures''===
[[File:Malon FSA.png|left]]
[[File:Malon FSA.png|left]]
Malon appears in {{FSA}} on [[Near the Fields]]' first stage, [[The Field]]. Upon arriving to the field, the [[Links]] encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells the young travelers that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the [[Soldier]]s were moving all the [[Cannon]]s and even aimed their Bows at the farm girl.<ref>{{cite|Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.<ref>{{cite|Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!|Malon|FSA}}</ref> During their travel, Malon can be killed by the castle guards, as she has only one [[Heart Container]]. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.<ref>{{Cite|I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>
In {{FSA}}, Malon appears on [[The Field]] stage. Upon arriving, the [[Links]] encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells them that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the [[Soldier]]s were moving all the [[Cannon]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird.|Malon|FSA}}</ref> Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.<ref>{{Cite|Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!|Malon|FSA}}</ref> During their travel, Malon can be killed by the castle guards, as she has only one [[Heart Container]]. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.<ref>{{Cite|I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>


===''The Minish Cap''===
===''The Minish Cap''===
[[File:Malon TMC.png|left]]
[[File:Malon TMC.png|left]]
Malon makes a small appearance in {{TMC}}. Talon and she were locked out of their house, but Link can help them by using [[Ezlo]]'s power to go into the house and find the [[Spare Key]], which is inside a pot.<ref>{{cite|I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!|Talon|TMC}}</ref> Malon thanks Link for his help, and later on in the game, she can be be found in [[Hyrule Castle Town#The Minish Cap|Hyrule Town]] selling [[Lon Lon Milk]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s alongside a horse that looks like Epona.<ref>{{cite|Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town.|Malon|TMC}}</ref>
In {{TMC}}, Malon and her father Talon are locked out of their house. Link can help them by [[Minish Link|shrinking]] and going into their house to find the [[Spare Key]], which is inside a [[pot]].<ref>{{Cite|I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!|Talon|TMC}}</ref> Later on, Malon can be be found in [[Hyrule Town]] selling [[Lon Lon Milk]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s alongside Epona.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town.|Malon|TMC}}</ref> When Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing "Epona's Song."
 
When Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing Epona's Song.
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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{{Noncanon|start}}
Malon also makes an appearance in the {{manga|OoT}}. As an adult, she becomes a prisoner of [[Ingo]], who was brainwashed by [[Twinrova]], to lure Link in order to defeat him.
===''Ocarina of Time'' Manga===
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In the {{Manga|OoT}}, adult Malon becomes a prisoner of [[Ingo]], who was brainwashed by [[Twinrova]], to lure Link in order to defeat him.
{{Noncanon|end}}
{{Noncanon|end}}


==Development==
==Development==
In an ''Ocarina of Time'' developer's interview posted on [[Wikipedia:Shigesato Itoi|Shigesato Itoi]]'s website, 1101.com, script writer Toru Osawa says that [[Talon]] and Malon in ''Ocarina of Time'' are based on [[Tarin]] and [[Marin]] in {{LA}} and it is intended that players who have played the previous game will recognize the reference.<ref name=interview1>{{cite person|quote=Original Japanese: 「夢を見る島」(GB版)のときに出てきた、
In an ''Ocarina of Time'' developer's interview posted on {{wp|Shigesato Itoi}}'s website, 1101.com, script writer Toru Osawa said that Talon and Malon from ''Ocarina of Time'' are based on [[Tarin]] and [[Marin]] from {{LA}}, and it is intended that players who have played the previous game will recognize the reference.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= A father and daughter named Marin and Tarin that were introduced in Link's Awakening for GameBoy also appeared in this Zelda game. We're hoping that people who've played the Zelda series from the very beginning will recognize them. If you wonder "is this a reference to then?" we'll be happy.|name= Toru Osawa|url= http://www.glitterberri.com/ocarina-of-time/1101-interviews/playing-the-ocarina/|title= Playing the Ocarina}}</ref>  
タリンとマリンという父親と女の子の、
元になる親子も今回登場しますし、
前からゼルダシリーズをやってくれているひとに
わかってもらえるといいなあ、と思っています。
これってひょっとしたら、あのときのあれかなって、
考えてもらえたら、ぼくらも嬉しい。
(スクリプトディレクター・大澤 徹さん)
English translation by [http://www.glitterberri.com/ocarina-of-time/1101-interviews/parts-they-want-you-to-see Glitterberri]: A father and daughter named Marin and Tarin that were introduced in Link’s Awakening for GameBoy also appeared in this Zelda game. We’re hoping that people who’ve played the Zelda series from the very beginning will recognize them. If you wonder “is this a reference to then?” we’ll be happy.|name=Toru Osawa|url=http://www.1101.com/nintendo/nin1/nin1-12.htm|title= Ocarina of Time Developers Interview  (Japanese)}}</ref>


In the same interview, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] says that Malon being a songstress is inspired by his love of country music, including people like [[Wikipedia:Emmylou Harris|Emmylou Harris]].<ref>{{cite person|quote=Original Japanese: ぼくは、カントリーミュージックが好きなんで、
In the same interview, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] said that Malon being a songstress is inspired by his love of country music, including people like {{wp|Emmylou Harris}}.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= I've always been a fan of country music, including people like Emmylou Harris so I insisted on having a songstress in the game. I changed the ranch girl Malon into a songstress, so the horses were attracted to her because of her song. However, this didn't really suit her dialogue at the time. Originally we had her singing alone in the middle of the ranch, but halfway through we changed it so she went to the castle, but then she didn't sing anymore. It was kind of fun to consider those kinds of things. So, that was mostly my part in creating the music.|name= Shigeru Miyamoto|url= http://www.glitterberri.com/ocarina-of-time/1101-interviews/playing-the-ocarina/|title= Playing the Ocarina}}</ref>
エミール・ハリスが、なので、どうしても
ゲームのなかに「歌姫」が必要だと主張してね。
牧場の娘を歌姫にして、歌姫の歌を歌うと、
牧場の馬が自分になついてくれる、ということにしました。
でも、途中から話のつじつまが合わなくなってきて(笑)、
もともとは牧場でひとりで歌を歌っている設定だったんだけど、
途中からお城へ出張してくれることにして、
ついでに歌も歌ってない、ってことになっちゃった。
そういうの考えるのは、楽しかったですね。
というわけで「音ネタ」は、主にぼくがやってます。
(宮本さん)
English translation by [http://www.glitterberri.com/ocarina-of-time/1101-interviews/playing-the-ocarina Glitterberri]: I’ve always been a fan of country music, including people like Emmylou Harris so I insisted on having a songstress in the game. I changed the ranch girl Malon into a songstress, so the horses were attracted to her because of her song. However, this didn’t really suit her dialogue at the time. Originally we had her singing alone in the middle of the ranch, but halfway through we changed it so she went to the castle, but then she didn’t sing anymore. It was kind of fun to consider those kinds of things. So, that was mostly my part in creating the music.|name=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]|url=http://www.1101.com/nintendo/nin1/nin1-4.htm|title= Ocarina of Time Developers Interview  (Japanese)}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Malon is based off of [[Marin]] from ''Link's Awakening''.<ref name=interview1/>
*The symbols on the bottom of her dress spell Lon in [[Hylian Language|Hylian]].
*The symbols on the bottom of her dress spell Lon in [[Hylian Language|Hylian]].
*Both Malon and Talon wear {{smw|Bowser}} Medallions.
*Both Malon and Talon wear {{smw|Bowser}} brooches.
*In the manga, Malon ends up calling Link Mr. Hero instead of Fairy Boy.
*According to {{HH}}, Tarin and Marin may be the product of Link's memories of Malon and Talon.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Tarin and Marin may be the product of Link's memories of Malon and her father Talon, of Lon Lon Ranch|book= Hyrule Historia|publisher= Dark Horse|page= 102}}</ref>
*Malon shares similarities with [[Ilia]], who is also the caretaker of Epona in ''Twilight Princess''. They also both lives near or on a farm with their father, as well as they both teach Link how to play Epona's Song.
*Malon shares similarities with [[Ilia]], who is also the caretaker of Epona in {{TP}}. They also both live near or on a farm with their father.
*[[Malo]]'s name, from ''Twilight Princess'', might be a reference to Malon. His brother [[Talo]] may be a reference to Talon.
*[[Malo]]'s name from ''Twilight Princess'' might be a reference to Malon. His brother [[Talo]] may be a reference to Talon.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<Gallery>
<Gallery>
File:YoungMalon.png|Young Malon from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Malon2.png|Young Malon artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Adultmaloon.jpg|Adult Malon from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Malonadult.png|Adult Malon from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Malonpendant.jpg|Malon's Bowser Medallion
File:YoungMalon 3D.png|Young Malon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:YoungMalon 3D.png|Young Malon in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:OOT3D EponaSong.png|Malon teaching Link "Epona's Song" in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:OOT3D EponaSong.png|Malon teaching Link Epona's Song in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Malon.png|Malon artwork from ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OOS MalonHouse Outside.png|Outside Malon and Talon's home in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OOS MalonHouse Outside.png|Outside Malon and Talon's home in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OOS MalonHouse.png|Inside Malon and Talon's home in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OOS MalonHouse.png|Malon inside her house in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:Lon Lon Egg Screenshot.png|Malon giving Link the Lon Lon Egg in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:Lon Lon Egg Screenshot.png|Malon giving Link the Lon Lon Egg in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:Link and Malon OoT Manga.jpg|Link, Malon and Ingo in the ''Ocarina of Time'' Manga
File:Link and Malon OoT Manga.jpg|Ingo, Link, and Malon in the ''Ocarina of Time'' manga
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Template:Character Malon is a recurring character in Template:LZS. In the majority of games she has appeared in, she is the daughter of the rancher Talon, who owns Lon Lon Ranch.[1][2] Portrayed as a kind-hearted and responsible girl, Malon is often seen taking care of Epona, one of the ranch's horses. She also enjoys singing, specifically "Epona's Song."

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

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In Ocarina of Time, Malon is a young girl who loves to sing outside the Hyrule Castle's walls at night. She, along with Ingo, takes care of most of the duties at Lon Lon Ranch due to her father's laziness. Link first meets Malon, who calls him "Fairy Boy," in the Hyrule Castle Market where she was looking for her father.[3] After Link finds Talon asleep and wakes him up using the Cucco that hatched from the Weird Egg Malon gave him,[4] Malon returns to Lon Lon Ranch with her father. When Link goes visit her at the ranch, she introduces him to a young horse named Epona,[5] and teaches the young hero "Epona's Song," a song Malon's mother had composed.[6]

Seven years later, when Link returns to the ranch, he finds out that Ingo had exiled Talon and taken over the ranch. Malon was working for him out of fear of how the animals would be treated if she disobeys his orders.[7] Moreover, since Ingo was planning to give Epona as a present to Ganondorf, Malon was the only one who could tame her.[8] Malon tells Link that she had recognized him but was not sure until he told her his name.[9]

As a minigame, Malon lets him race around the ranch to compete against her best time.[10] When he is able to beat her time, she rewards him by sending a Cow to his house in Kokiri Forest, which may be used as a ree source of [[Milk]. Should Link best his own time afterwards, Malon will simply compliment his and Epona's teamwork.[11]

With the Mask of Truth, Link can learn from the Gossip Stones that Malon dreams for a knight to take her away.[12] A Gossip Stone in front of the Temple of Time also says that Malon was the original record holder of the Lon Lon Ranch obstacle course, her record being 50 seconds.[13]

Ocarina of Time is the only game in which Malon's mother is mentioned. She is most likely dead by the time of the events of Ocarina of Time, but it is clear she had a great influence on Malon and the others on the ranch. She was the one who composed "Epona's Song," which is said to be liked by everyone on the farm.[6][14] Talking to Talon while wearing the Gerudo Mask or the Goron Mask causes him to say that it reminds him of his wife, but he quickly retracts that statement.[15]

Oracle of Seasons

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In Oracle of Seasons, Malon plays a small role in the game's trading sequence. She lives with her father Talon north of Horon Village, where the two raise Cuccos. When Link first meets her, Talon has gone to climb Mt. Cucco and has left Malon to raise the Cuccos by herself; however, she confesses to the young hero that she does not know much about the hens.[16] Link can help her by giving her the Cuccodex, an information database of Cuccos, in exchange for a Lon Lon Egg.[17]

Four Swords Adventures

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In Four Swords Adventures, Malon appears on The Field stage. Upon arriving, the Links encounter Malon standing by herself. She tells them that she was running errands, but just as she was about to head back to her home, it started raining; furthermore, the Soldiers were moving all the Cannons.[18] Helpless, Malon asks the four Links if she can accompany them until she gets back to Lon Lon Ranch with her father, Talon.[19] During their travel, Malon can be killed by the castle guards, as she has only one Heart Container. Once the Links return her safely to the ranch, she admits that at first she was not sure she could count on them, but soon realized her mistake and acknowledges the Links as real heroes.[20]

The Minish Cap

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In The Minish Cap, Malon and her father Talon are locked out of their house. Link can help them by shrinking and going into their house to find the Spare Key, which is inside a pot.[21] Later on, Malon can be be found in Hyrule Town selling Lon Lon Milk for 100 Rupees alongside Epona.[22] When Link speaks to Malon, she will briefly sing "Epona's Song."

Non-Canon Appearances

Ocarina of Time Manga

Template:Sectstub In the Template:Manga, adult Malon becomes a prisoner of Ingo, who was brainwashed by Twinrova, to lure Link in order to defeat him.

Development

In an Ocarina of Time developer's interview posted on Shigesato Itoi's website, 1101.com, script writer Toru Osawa said that Talon and Malon from Ocarina of Time are based on Tarin and Marin from Link's Awakening, and it is intended that players who have played the previous game will recognize the reference.[23]

In the same interview, Shigeru Miyamoto said that Malon being a songstress is inspired by his love of country music, including people like Emmylou Harris.[24]

Trivia

  • The symbols on the bottom of her dress spell Lon in Hylian.
  • Both Malon and Talon wear Bowser brooches.
  • According to Hyrule Historia, Tarin and Marin may be the product of Link's memories of Malon and Talon.[25]
  • Malon shares similarities with Ilia, who is also the caretaker of Epona in Twilight Princess. They also both live near or on a farm with their father.
  • Malo's name from Twilight Princess might be a reference to Malon. His brother Talo may be a reference to Talon.

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See Also

References

  1. "Ohh... You're a fairy boy from the forest! My name is Malon! My dad owns Lon Lon Ranch!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  2. "My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road." — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
  3. "The girl from the ranch asked us to find her father...I wonder where he is?" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  4. "Oh yeah, if you'll look for him, I'll give this to you. I've been incubating this egg very carefully... Tee hee!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  5. "Oh yeah, I have to introduce you to my friend, fairy boy! She's this horse. Her name is Epona. Isn't she cute?" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  6. 6.0 6.1 "My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together." — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  7. "Oh...a visitor! It's been a long time since we've had a visitor here... Where did you come from? Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere. Mr. Ingo is just using the ranch to gain Ganondorf's favor... Everyone seems to be turning evil... But Dad... He was kicked out of the ranch by Mr. Ingo... If I disobey Mr. Ingo, he will treat the horses so badly... So... There's nothing I can do..." — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  8. "Epona really liked that song... Only I could tame that horse... Even Mr. Ingo had a hard time... Hee hee hee!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  9. "Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ........ Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid that the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! Now my dad is coming back...I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  10. "How about trying your skill with Epona on an obstacle course? I'll time you for two laps. It's pretty challenging. If you miss jumping a fence in the proper order, you'll fail. How about it? Do you want to try?" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  11. "You and Epona make a great team!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  12. "They say that Malon of Lon Lon Ranch hopes a knight in shining armor will come and sweep her off her feet someday." — Gossip Stone (Ocarina of Time)
  13. "They say that Malon set the original record in the obstacle course of Lon Lon Ranch." — Gossip Stone (Ocarina of Time)
  14. "You... Do you know my mother's song? Everyone really liked that song... My dad... Even Mr. Ingo..." — Malon (Ocarina of Time)
  15. "Hey, that reminds me of my wife... On second thought, it doesn't... It doesn't look like her at all!" — Talon (Ocarina of Time)
  16. "My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know..." — Malon (Oracle of Seasons)
  17. "Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!" — Malon (Oracle of Seasons)
  18. "Like today! I was coming home after running errands but...I couldn't get back. I mean, it started raining, and the castle guards were moving all the cannons... The cannons are really old, and they're not meant to be used... It was really weird." — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
  19. "Say, if you're all going on ahead, take me with you! You're friends with the green fairy, so of course it's OK, right? Oh, great! Thanks! My name's Malon! I'm from the Lon Lon Ranch right up the road. It's not very far... Thanks, again!" — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
  20. "I hate to admit it, but at first, I wasn't sure I could really count on you guys. But it turns out, you guys are the best! You're real heroes!" — Malon (Four Swords Adventures)
  21. "I lost my key, and I can't get inside. And the spare key's inside the house!" — Talon (The Minish Cap)
  22. "Thank you, Link. Now, I can finally get back into my house. Well, I'd better be going. I have a lot to do before I can leave town." — Malon (The Minish Cap)
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