The Rumor Guy is a character in A Link Between Worlds.

Biography

The Rumor Guy lives in the northeastern part of the Lost Woods. To reach his home, Link must use the Hookshot to cross a gap. True to his name, the Rumor Guy is savvy on gossip and consequently knows many secrets about the residents of Hyrule.[1] When Link enters the Rumor Guy's home, he will remark that he saw the young hero using a "shooty chain thing," and that it looked fun.[2] If Link attempts to leave the Rumor Guy's home, he will stop the young hero to tell him that he can provide interesting information.[3] If Link obliges, the Rumor Guy offers to tell him secrets about the Witch, Princess Zelda and Gramps from Kakariko Village.[4] However, he becomes offended if Link denies him.[5]

According to the Rumor Guy, the Witch was romantically interested in the Fortune-Teller, though he unintentionally broke her heart during a telling.[6] He also tells Link that he once caught Gramps handstanding with one finger, despite his age.[7][8][9] Humorously, he also admits that Gramps "Cucco-calls," though he doesn't know how Link knew that.[10] The Rumor Guy also claims that every night, Princess Zelda sneaks off to stare at an old painting of a hero and a princess embracing.[11] Throughout this story, he repeatedly hints that he was the one to follow her and watch her admire the paintings in person.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions Language Name French Monsieur Potins German Plaudertasche Italian Mr. Intrigo Spanish Roddel