David Jr.

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David Jr. is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[2]

Biography

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, David Jr. stays at the top of Tingle Tower, where he works with Ankle. Despite this, he is not actually related to the Tingle Siblings?.[3] According to him, he was originally a sailor who sailed the sea aimlessly, and ended up on Tingle Island after being shipwrecked by a storm one night.[4] However, according to his Figurine, he was in search of the Ghost Ship's treasure which his father had found, and ended up at Tingle Island after feeling seasick. He awoke wearing his current uniform, which he hates, and was forced to work for Tingle.[5] He looks very similar to Tingle, except he wears white, and he does not have rosy patches on his cheeks.

Four Swords Adventures



The Minish Cap

David Jr. appears in The Minish Cap at Lake Hylia, by the water south of Stockwell's House. When spoken to, David Jr. offers to Fuse Kinstone Pieces with Link after recognizing him as "Mr. Fairy."[6] When Link successfully Fuses Kinstone Pieces with him,[7] the southeastern Tree in the group of four Trees in North Hyrule Field will open, revealing a chamber with a Switch connected to a Torch and a Chest with 200 Mysterious Shells. David Jr. will also express surprise that they managed to a successful Kinstone Fusion, claiming to not expect it to work.[8] If Link Fuses Kinstone Pieces with all four of the Tingle Siblings?, the final Switch will cause a Ladder to descend, allowing Link to open a Chest containing the Magical Boomerang.

David Jr. will acknowledge that he is not related to Tingle or his brothers, and questions why he helps them.[9] When spoken to afterwards, David Jr. will tell Link how many Kinstone Pieces he has left to Fuse.[10] He, along with the rest of the Tingle Siblings?, believes that Fusing Kinstone Pieces will help him meet Fairies.[11]

Trivia

Nomenclature

The name David is of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved" or "uncle."[12]

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
デイビッドJr. (Deibiddo Junia) (TWW)[15]David Jr.
The French Republic
FrenchEU
David Junior (TWW)[18] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
David Jr. (TWW | TMC)[16][17]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Davidino (TWW | TMC)[13][14]Little David
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
David Jr. (TWW | TMC)[19][20]
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References

  1. "Birthplace: Windfall Island
    Occupation: Treasure hunter
    Seventeen-year-old David Jr. set out at sea with dreams of finding the treasure of the Ghost Ship that his now-deceased father once saw.
    He gets seasick quite easily and was in just such a state when he awoke in a daze on Tingle Island.
    Ankle told him that "self comes before wealth" and he's been working in the tower ever since. He really hates the uniform.
    " — Figurine (The Wind Waker)
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 259 (TWW) & 270 (TMC)
  3. "This guy here and I are complete and utter strangers! I kid you not!" — David Jr. (The Wind Waker)
  4. "Once upon a time, I was a sailor. One night, as I was floating aimlessly across the sea as I usually did... That night... Yes, I remember it vividly. There was a fierce and terrible storm! I was swallowed up by a giant twister, and my boat was spun round and round! ...That is the last thing I remember." — David Jr. (The Wind Waker)
  5. "When I awoke, I was dressed like this! And what do you think I was doing? But I guess telling this story to you won't do me any good... It sure won't get that crazy guy in green off my back!" — David Jr. (The Wind Waker)
  6. "Are you Mr. Fairy? Oh, yeah. Look at those clothes. You've got to be him! I received some Kinstone pieces from Tingle. He said I should try and fuse them with you, Mr. Fairy!" — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  7. "Let's fuse Kinstones! I hope they fit..." — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  8. "Wow. I didn't actually think that would work..." — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  9. "I'm not even related to that Tingle! So...why am I helping him so much?" — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  10. "Oh, oh, oh... You still have XX Kinstones left to fuse? Still a ways to go! Sigh... If only I could search for happiness myself..." — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  11. "They believe fusing Kinstones will help them meet fairies, so they are recording Kinstone data on their maps." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  12. Meaning, origin and history of the name David (web archive), Behind the Name, published December 7, 2022, retrieved January 15, 2023.
  13. "Davidino
    Luogo di nascita: Isola Taura.
    Professione: cacciatesori.
    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  14. Encyclopedia, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
  15. "デイビッドJr.
    出身地 タウラ島
    職業 トレジャーハンター
    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  16. "David Jr.
    Herkunft: Port Monee
    Beruf: Schatzsucher
    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  17. Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
  18. "David Junior
    Originaire de: Mercantîle.
    Profession: chasseur de Trésors.
    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  19. "David Jr.
    Lugar de nacimiento: Isla Taura
    Profesión: Cazatesoros
    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  20. Encyclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270