Kaepora Gaebora (pronounced /ˈkeɪ.pɔə.ɹə ˈɡeɪ.bɔə.ɹə/, KAY- poar -ə GAY- boar -ə)[citation needed] is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[4][note 1]

Biography

Ocarina of Time

In ancient times, Rauru built the Temple of Time. Afterwards, he remained within the Temple of Light, only leaving the Sacred Realm as Kaepora Gaebora, his owl form.[7] According to a Gossip Stone, he is rumored to be the reincarnation of an ancient Sage.[8]

After Link defeats Gohma and leaves the Kokiri Forest, Kaepora Gaebora is found for the first time in the edge of the woods in Hyrule Field, where it directs Link to Hyrule Castle.[9] Afterwards, it constantly appears before Link in various areas. Kaepora Gaebora can transport Link to various locations, including a secret entrance to a house in Kakariko Village where a Piece of Heart is located.

Majora's Mask

In the world of Termina, Kaepora Gaebora makes two appearances.[10] In the Southern Swamp beside the entrance to Woodfall, it teaches Link the "Song of Soaring", which allows him to warp between the various Owl Statues. It says that the act of playing the song binds them as eternal friends.[11]

Kaepora Gaebora later reappears in the Goron Village of Snowhead, inquiring if his Owl Statues have been helpful,[12] and hoping that Link has the courage to change Termina's doomed future.[13][14] It guides Link to the Lens of Truth by dropping its feathers on each of the invisible platforms that form the path to the Lone Peak Shrine.[15][16] Later, Darmani's ghost hints that Kaepora Gaebora had told him that Link would soon be coming.[17] This implies that Kaepora Gaebora led Link to the Lens of Truth so he would be able to help the lingering spirit of Darmani.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Kaepora Gaebora first appears when he finds the Links collapsed in Lake Hylia after drawing the Four Sword.[18] He then appears again throughout Hyrule to give the Links advice on how to proceed.[19]

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Kaepora Gaebora — Spirit Battle Information Kaepora Gaebora

No. 194 Team Power Grab | 3700 Rank ★★ ADVANCED Fighter(s) Stage Distant Planet (Battlefield) Theme " Ocarina of Time Medley " Young Link Rule(s) — Hazard(s) Screen Flip Condition(s) · The screen will suddenly flip after a little while Kaepora Gaebora — Spirit Information

Kaepora Gaebora

No. 194 Rank ★★ ADVANCED Cost ⬣⬣ Skill Fog Immunity Removes fog from the stage. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kaepora Gaebora appears as a Spirit with the ability, Fog Immunity, which prevents fog from covering stages.

Nomenclature

The Japanese onomatopoeia ぼらぼら (bora bora) may be the inspiration for his name, as this word means "one after another; a repetition," characterizing Gaebora's repeated appearances and offers to repeat information.

Names in Other Regions Language Name Meaning French EU Kaepora Gaebora ( OoT )[20]

Grand hibou ( MM3D )[21]

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Trivia

Gaepora's name from Skyward Sword shares a resemblance to Kaepora Gaebora's. Gaepora also laughs with an owl-like "Hoo, hoo, hoo."[22] He also shares some physical similarities; his eyebrows and triangular beard correlate with some of Kaepora Gaebora's characteristics. His golden pendant resembles Kaepora Gaebora's forehead mark upside down. Gaepora also bears a resemblance to Kaepora Gaebora's true form, Rauru.

Gallery

Artwork of Kaepora Gaebora with his head inverted from Ocarina of Time

Kaepora Gaebora in the Desert Colossus in Ocarina of Time 3D

Kaepora Gaebora flying over the Desert Colossus in Ocarina of Time 3D

Flying Kaepora Gaebora from Majora's Mask

Artwork of Kaepora Gaebora flying from Majora's Mask 3D

Notes