Twilight Princess Characters
Here are listed all of the characters in Twilight Princess. They are organized in order of importance and province.
Main Characters
Link
Link is first introduced as a rancher in Ordon Village. He appears to be around seventeen. He possesses the Triforce of Courage.
When King Bulblin and his minions enter the Ordon Spring and kidnap Colin and Ilia, Link frantically chases after them. This leads him to a huge wall of Twilight, and a Shadow Beast drags him into the Twilight Realm. Link is transformed into a wolf by the protection of the goddesses. When light returns to the Faron Province, Link is awakened as the Chosen Hero, finding himself wearing the green tunic worn by the Hero of Time.
Link's destiny is to save both the realms of Light and Twilight from evil. He aids Midna in collecting the Fused Shadows and missing Shards of the Mirror of Twilight. He is able to defeat Ganondorf and restore peace to the land.
Midna
Midna is Link's helper or partner throughout the game, despite the fact that she is very snarky and has a dark sense of humor toward everyone.
She is a descendant of the dark interlopers who were banished to the Twilight Realm by the goddesses. Midna was crowned Twilight Princess, but was turned into an imp by Zant when he took over the throne. Link meets Midna when he is imprisoned in Hyrule Castle as a wolf. Midna makes a deal with him - she'll help him get out of the twilight, but only if he helps her collect the Fused Shadows.
With Zant's appearance in the Lanayru Spring, Midna almost meets her death. Wolf Link takes her to Hyrule Castle, where Princess Zelda bestows upon her the power of the Triforce of Wisdom, saving her life and allowing her to freely roam the Light world without having to remain in Link's shadow. Midna is devastated when she sees the Mirror of Twilight broken as it is when she and Link find it in the desert. She asks Link to help her collect the three missing Shards. Once the Mirror is whole once again, Link and Midna enter the Twilight Realm. Link defeats Zant, and Midna, in a blind rage, impales Zant with her power. However, to her disappointment, the curse on her is not broken.
Midna and Link return to the Light Realm to face Ganondorf at Hyrule Castle. Midna uses the Fused Shadows to morph into a spider-like creature. She warps Link and Zelda to Hyrule Field for their safety. Midna is last seen beginning her assault on Ganondorf. It is first thought that Ganondorf had killed Midna, as he is seen crushing her helmet on the Field in front of Link and Zelda. However, after Ganondorf is defeated by Link and Zelda, it is revealed that Midna is alive and has been returned to her true form.
In the final cutscene of the game, Midna is seen returning to the Twilight Realm. One of her tears collides with the Mirror of Twilight, shattering it, since she was the true ruler of the Twilight.
Zelda
Zelda is the current matriarch of Hyrule until Zant attacks Hyrule Castle, forcing her to surrender to save her people. She is imprisoned in a chamber in the castle. Because she wields the Triforce of Wisdom, she does not become a spirit like the rest of her people. Zelda gives this power to Midna to save her life after Zant has attacked her.
She helps Link in the horseback battle against Ganondorf by firing Light Arrows granted to her by the Light Spirits.
Zant
Zant had been the next-in-line for the throne of the Twilight Realm when his lust for power and strong emotions made the Twili decide to crown Midna Twilight Princess instead. After gaining a mysterious and dangerous power to aid him, Zant usurped the Twilight Crown, and named himself king. This dangerous power is later known to be the spirit of Ganondorf, who was sealed in the Twilight Realm by the Sages.
Zant transformed Midna into an imp out of revenge. He also turned the Twili into Shadow Beasts and enslaved them. Zant led his Shadow Beast army into the world of light, and attacked Hyrule Castle. Princess Zelda was forced to surrender to save her people. The land became covered in twilight. Halfway through the game, after Link clears the Lakebed Temple, Zant appears and changes Link back into a wolf. Zant leaves Midna barely alive. Link escapes with Midna before Zant can do anything more.
When Link and Midna arrive in the Mirror Chamber in the desert, the Sages tell them that Zant has broken the Mirror of Twilight, although it has not been shattered. Once Link and Midna reassemble the Mirror, they meet Zant in the Palace of Twilight in the Twilight Realm. Midna impales Zant with her power, implying his death.
Ganondorf
Ganondorf had been banished to the Twilight Realm by the Sages, since he was unable to be killed because of his possession of the Triforce of Power.
He pretends to be a god and appears to Zant, offering him the power to get what he wants. However, Zant is blinded by his need for revenge, and willingly accepts this power without realizing that Ganondorf only meant to use Zant to escape the Twilight Realm.
After defeating Zant, Link and Midna return to the Light Realm to face Ganondorf at Hyrule Castle. Link fights Ganondorf's various forms, and in the final phase of the battle, Link stabs Ganondorf with the Master Sword. It is not known if Ganondorf is dead or alive after this.
Hero's Shade
The Hero's Shade had been a famed and talented swordsman of Hyrule. He takes the form of a golden wolf in the world of the living. He appears to be missing his right eye, while the left is a bright red color.
The Hero's Shade becomes Link's mentor for learning the ways of the sword throughout the game, eventually teaching Link all seven of the Hidden Skills. When Link comes across a Howling Stone, he can howl along with the tune in the wind as a wolf. The Hero's Shade will appear as the golden wolf somewhere in Hyrule for Link to find him. Link approaches the golden wolf, who appears to bite Link, transporting him to a cloudy world. After teaching Link the last of the seven Skills, he gives Link some wise words of advice, and passes on to the spirit world.
Telma
Telma is the leader of the Resistance group. She owns the bar in Castle Town. She helps Ilia in finding an escort to Kakariko Village to find treatment for Prince Ralis, eventually aiding in the process of regaining Ilia's memory.
Auru
Auru is a member of Telma's Resistance Group, used to be the tutor of the Royal Family. He gives Link a note for Fyer, reminding him of an old debt. Fyer repays this debt by using his cannon to shoot Link off into the Gerudo Desert. When Link is attacked in Hyrule Castle, Auru shoots some Lizalfos with a bazooka-type weapon that probably utilizes bombs.
Ashei
Ashei is a member of Telma's Resistance Group. She is the daughter of a former Knight of Hyrule. Instead of being taught the ways of how to act ladylike, Ashei was taught by her father how to fight with a sword. Ashei studies the Yeti tribe in the Snowpeak Mountains. She gives Link a sketch of Yeto holding a Reekfish. She uses a bow to shoot down enemies when Link needs help at Hyrule Castle.
Rusl
Rusl is a swordsman and protector of Ordon. He is the husband of Uli and father of Colin. Rusl is revealed to be a member of Telma's Resistance Group, and helps Link find the Temple of Time through the Sacred Grove. He saves Link's life at Hyrule Castle by summoning a hawk to retrieve an arrow fired at Link.
Shad
Shad is a scholar who studies the Oocca of the sky. He is part of Telma's Resistance Group. Once Link acquires the Ancient Sky Book from Impaz, Shad chants something in the language in front of the statue in the Sanctuary. Nothing appears to happen until Link notices that the Dominion Rod has regained power. Link uses the Rod to find the rest of the Sky Characters hidden across Hyrule and returns to Shad for him to read the completed Book. When Shad chants the completed text, he and Link gain access to the Sky Cannon, which is then repaired by Fyer. Shad and the other Resistance members appear at Hyrule Castle at the end of the game to save Link's life just as he is about to be killed by enemies.
Minor Characters - Ordona Province
Ordona
Ordon is the first Light Spirit Link meets, resembles an Ordon goat. Ordona inhabits Ordon Spring.
Epona
Epona is Link's horse that helps him to herd goats at the Ordon Ranch. Epona is only unable to be ridden after Link, Colin, and Ilia are attacked by the Bulblins at the beginning of the game through after Link's attempt to head to Death Mountain. She also cannot be ridden in certain areas of the game, such as the Gerudo Desert, Snowpeak Mountain, Sacred Grove, and City in the Sky.
Ilia
Ilia is the daughter of Mayor Bo of Ordon Village. She is extremely caring for Link, Epona, and the rest of her friends. She is kidnapped along with the rest of the Ordon children by King Bulblin at the beginning of the game. As Wolf Link in the Lanayru Province, he finds Ilia in Telma's bar. Later, Link finds out that Ilia has lost her memory. Once her memory is eventually recovered, Ilia gives the Horse Call to Link, allowing him to call Epona at any time.
Colin
Colin is the son of Uli and Rusl. He aspires to be just like Link when he grows up, but isn't interested in fighting, like the other children of Ordon. He saves Beth from King Bulblin (by shoving her out of the way) in Kakariko Village after Link clears the area of twilight.
Beth
Beth is a young girl from Ordon Village. Her mother is Sera, and her father is Hanch. She is saved by Colin from King Bulblin in Kakariko Village after Link clears the area of twilight.
Malo
Malo is the youngest child of Ordon. He is the son of Jaggle and Pergie and the brother of Talo. Malo is the owner of the Malo Marts in both Kakariko Village and Castle Town.
Talo
Talo is the older brother of Malo and the son of Jaggle and Pergie. He is always fishing for information from Link about swordplay. Talo guards Kakariko Village from the highest point to "help" protect it from monsters.
Mayor Bo
Bo is the father of Ilia and the mayor of Ordon Village. He is known by the Gorons as a sumo wrestler worthy of their respect. However, Bo cheated by using the Iron Boots to add extra weight. When Link hears of this and asks Bo for advice, Bo enlightens Link in the ways of the sumo and gives him his secret weapon.
Hanch
Hanch is the husband of Sera and father of Beth. He is very timid and apprehensive and is a pushover to his wife. When Wolf Link comes to Ordon Village for the sword and shield when he is first transformed, Hanch calls a hawk to attack him, since Hanch thinks that Wolf Link is one of the Shadow Beasts.
Pergie
Pergie is the wife of Jaggle and mother of Malo and Talo. Pergie is the hard worker of the family, seeing as she does all of the chores.
Sera
Sera is the wife of Hanch and mother of Beth. She owns a shop in Ordon Village called Sera's Sundries. She also has a cat named Link.
Uli
Uli is the wife of Rusl and mother of Colin. Throughout the game, she is pregnant with a baby girl. Uli's cradle (originally used for Colin) has been stolen by the monkey that has been causing trouble around the village, so Link has to go find it, and returns it to her.
Jaggle
Jaggle is the husband of Pergie and father of Malo and Talo. He shows Link how to blow a reed to summon a hawk. When Link, in wolf form, returns to Ordon Village to find a sword and shield, overhears Jaggle and Mayor Bo discussing the Ordon Shield.
Fado
Fado is the goat herder at the Ordon Ranch.
Minor Characters - Faron Province
Faron
Faron is the second Light Spirit Link meets and resembles a monkey. Faron inhabits Faron Spring.
Coro
Coro lives in a little hut in the Faron Woods. He is the younger brother of Iza and older brother of Hena. His soup can harm Link if he drinks it, seeing as Coro is not the most skilled cook. Coro gives Link a free Lantern in an attempt to get him to buy a bottle full of lantern oil for a special price of 100 Rupees.
Trill
Trill is Coro's pet bird. Trill sells Lantern Oil and Red Potion in the Faron Woods for Coro. If Link pays the correct amount for his purchase, Trill tells him to come back again. If Link pays less than the designated amount, Trill disapproves, but does nothing.
Monkey
This monkey is the thief of Uli's cradle, which is retrieved by Link via hawk. The children chase the monkey into the Faron Woods, and Link eventually finds Talo and the monkey trapped in a wooden cage. When Faron is covered in twilight, Wolf Link finds two Shadow Insects harassing the monkey. She monkey steals Link's Lantern on his way to the Forest Temple, guiding him across the field of purple poison. Later in the game, the monkey is being attacked by Puppets summoned by the Skull Kid.
Minor Characters - Eldin Province
Eldin
Eldin is the third Light Spirit Link meets and resembles an owl. Eldin inhabits Eldin Spring.
Luda
Luda is the daughter of Renado. She is very caring for both Colin and Prince Ralis while they are recovering.
Renado
Renado is the father of Luda and shaman of Kakariko Village. Being a gentle and sympathetic person, he watches over the Ordon children when the Eldin Province is covered in twilight. Renado treats Prince Ralis when Ilia, Telma, and Link bring him to Kakariko.
Barnes
Barnes is the bombmaker of Kakariko Village. He trades with the Gorons for his supplies, which is a conflict before Link restores Darbus to his original state, clearing the Goron Mines. By the end of the game, Barnes is able to create regular Bombs, Water Bombs, and Bomblings. If Link lights his Lantern in Barnes' shop, Barnes will drench Link and his lantern in water to put out the flame.
Darbus
Darbus is the patriarch of the Gorons of Death Mountain. He found the Fused Shadow in the Goron Mines and was transformed into Fyrus. The four Goron Elders were forced to seal him away deep inside the Mines. It becomes Link's job to save Darbus from the evil power. Later in the game, after being freed, Darbus demolishes the rock wall that inhibits Link's entrance into the Hidden Village.
Gor Amoto
Gor Amoto is one of the Goron Elders who helps Link to assemble the Boss Key to enter Fyrus' chamber. After the defeat of Fyrus, Gor Amoto remains at Death Mountain, unlike the two other Elders.
Gor Ebizo
Gor Ebizo is one of the Goron Elders who helps Link to assemble the Boss Key to enter Fyrus' chamber. After the defeat of Fyrus, Gor Ebizo heads down to Kakariko Village to assist Malo in collecting donations for Malo Mart.
Gor Coron
Gor Coron is a Goron Elder who preceded Darbus in holding the position of patriarch of the Goron tribe. However, when Darbus becomes possessed by the evil within the Fused Shadows, Gor Coron returns to his old position. He loses to Link in a sumo wrestling match and allows Link to enter the Goron Mines to save Darbus. In the quest to regain Ilia's memory, Gor Coron aids in the process of finding the Hidden Village.
Gor Liggs
Gor Liggs is one of the Goron Elders who helps Link to assemble the Boss Key to enter Fyrus' chamber. After the defeat of Fyrus, Gor Liggs heads to Kakariko village to meditate in front of Malo Mart. He requests that Link deliver Hot Spring Water to his son on the Eldin Province side of Castle Town.
Gor Liggs' Son
Gor Liggs is the son of the Goron Elder Gor Liggs. He sells Hot Spring Water in Castle Town. Gor Liggs asks Link to check on his son's progress on collecting merchandise. Link brings a barrel of Hot Spring Water to douse it on the son, rejuvenating and causing him to roll up to Death Mountain and back with supplies.
Minor Characters - Lanayru Province
Lanayru
Lanayru is the fourth Light Spirit Link meets, resembles a water snake. Lanayru inhabits Lanayru Spring. This is the spirit who explains to Link about the creation of Hyrule, Triforce, and Fused Shadows.
Prince Ralis
Ralis is the son of the late Queen Rutela and King Zora, making him the Crown Prince of the Zoras. When Zant invaded Hyrule, Zora's Domain was frozen over, causing Rutela to send Ralis to alert Princess Zelda. However, he was attacked and rescued by Ilia. Telma, Link, and Ilia are able to safely transport Ralis to Kakariko Village for treatment by Renado. He gives Link the Coral Earring to attract a Reekfish, the scent of which is needed to ascend Snowpeak Mountain.
Queen Rutela
Rutela had been the wife of the late King Zora, mother of Prince Ralis. She was publicly executed in front of her people as a message to say that opposition to Zant would have severe consequences. Rutela asks Link to make sure that Ralis is all right, leading to the escort mission of Ralis to Kakariko Village. After doing this, Rutela brings Link to the grave of the king, where the Zora Armor (special armor that allows the wearer to breathe underwater) is hidden.
Impaz
Impaz is the elderly inhabitant of the Hidden Village. She tells Link that she helped Ilia get to Castle Town, leading to Ilia forgetting her Charm (Horse Call). When Link questions Impaz about the Dominion Rod, she tells him that her people have passed down the legend of the sky people and proceeds to give Link the Ancient Sky Book.
Jovani
Jovani is the man in Castle Town who sold his soul to Poes for riches. However, he was turned to gold as a result. After Link brings 20 Poes to him, he and his cat (Gengle) are able to move again, but Jovani is still solid gold. However, he does reward Link with one of the four bottles, containing Great Fairy's Tears. Once Link brings Jovani all 60 Poe Souls, Jovani will return to normal. To show his gratitude, Jovani gives Link a Silver Rupee (200 Rupees). After this, Jovani can be found in Telma's bar, crying over his girlfriend. Speak with Gengle in Jovani's house to get a free Silver Rupee whenever you want.
Agitha
Agitha is a young girl living in Castle Town. She collects bugs, calling herself a princess. If you give her all of the Golden Bugs you find, she will give you differing rupee amounts for whether you bring in a single bug, or find a "match" for one that you have already given.
Charlo
Charlo is a poor man who asks people in Castle Town for money. He gives Link a Piece of Heart for donating a total of 1,000 Rupees.
Chudley/Malver
Chudley is the owner of the shop (Chudley's Fine Goods and Fancy Trinkets Emporium) in Castle Town before it is taken over by Malo Mart. He Is very snooty and condescending towards Link, as he will not allow him in the shop until Soal shines his shoes. He changes his name to Malver once Malo Mart takes over his shop, and becomes a friendlier person.
Doctor Borville
Borville is the he doctor of Castle Town. He refuses to treat Ralis, the Zora prince. Borville kept Ilia's Wooden Statue from when he "treated"her.
Fanadi
Fanadi is the fortuneteller in Castle Town. She can predict Link's future in his career or tell him where available Pieces of Heart are. Fanadi is known for her "dyslexia" when she chants.
Falbi
Falbi is the owner of Falbi's Flight-by-Fowl at Lake Hylia. He has a partnership with Falbi for Fyer and Falbi's Watertop Land of Fantastication.
Fyer
Fyer is the owner of the Human Cannonball Ride at Lake Hylia. He has a partnership with Falbi for Fyer and Falbi's Watertop Land of Fantastication. There is a Bullet Bill patch on his sleeve. He allows Link to use his cannon to reach the Gerudo Desert, since he has a debt to pay to Auru. He repairs the Sky Cannon for Link for 300 Rupees.
Kili, Hanna, and Misha
These three are Link's group of fans that he obtains after beating the STAR Game. Whenever Link talks to these girls, they shriek and scamper away, leaving hearts for Link.
Postman
The Postman delivers Link letters after certain parts of the story are completed. He can be found in Telma's bar, the Elde Inn, the barn in Ordon Ranch, by the throne in Zora's Domain, and the 50th floor of the Cave of Ordeals (only on the second and any later playthroughs).
Purlo
Purlo runs the STAR Game in Castle Town. He can't believe it when Link beats the game, and resolves to make it even harder for the next time. But when Link proceeds to win again, Purlo requests that Link never play again. On a side note, if Link ever enters the STAR Game as Wolf Link, Purlo will sneeze and mention his allergy to dogs.
Soal
Soal is a young boy who sits outside of Chudley's Fine Goods and Fancy Trinkets Emporium and shines shoes, since Chudley will not allow anyone with dirty shoes to enter his shop. For Soal to polish Link's shoes, it'll cost him 10 Rupees. However, Link must pay this fee each time he enters and exits the shop, or when it has been a while since his shoes had been shined. Soal seems to disappear once Malo Mart takes over Chudley's Emporium.
Hena
Hena is the youngest of Coro and Iza. She runs the Fishing Hole in Upper Zora's River. Hena believes that she is a descendant of the Pond Owner from Ocarina of Time.
Iza
Iza is the oldest of Coro and Hena. She is the owner of the Boat Rental Cabin and Iza's Rapid Ride in Upper Zora's River. After clearing the twilight of the Lanayru Province and destroying the Shadow Beasts that appear in Upper Zora's River, Iza asks Link to use Bomb Arrows to clear out the boulders blocking the flow of the river.
King Zora
King Zora had been the husband of the late Queen Rutela. He designed the Zora Armor for the Hero to be able to breathe underwater.
Louise
Louise is Telma's cat. She aids Wolf Link in finding the secret passageway (through Telma's bar and sewer system) into the castle. She reveals the probable location of Ilia's Wooden Statue.
Gengle
Gengle is the cat belonging to Jovani, leader of the Castle Town cats. He was trapped on top of Jovani's head when Jovani sold his soul to Poes. Gengle gives Wolf Link an unlimited amount of Silver Rupees (200 Rupees each) after Link has given Jovani all 60 Poe Souls.
Plumm
Plumm is a talking myna bird. Plumm runs the Balloon Popping Game, which Link can only play in wolf form.
Purdy
Purdy is the pet cockatiel of Hena at the Fishing Hole at Upper Zora's River. Purdy is always rude to Link, and if he retaliates, Hena kicks him out.
Minor Characters - Other Areas
Sages
The Sages protect the Mirror of Twilight at the Arbiter's Grounds. After Link defeats Stallord, the Sages explain what happened when they tried to execute Ganondorf: the Triforce of Power saved his life when he was impaled by the Execution Sword. Ganondorf rushed forward and killed the Sage of Water, stunning the other Sages. In a last-chance attempt, the Sages activated the Mirror of Twilight to banish Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm. When the Sages tell Link that Zant tried to destroy the Mirror of Twilight, but failed, Link sets out to find the other three missing pieces of the Mirror.
Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr.
These two are of the race of Oocca that live in the sky. Ooccoo and her son, Ooccoo Jr., meet Link at each major temple (except City in the Sky) and allow Link to use Ooccoo like an item to escape from the temple if he needs to gather supplies or get some fresh air. If Link does this, he would be transported back to the room from where he originally warped. Ooccoo would remain inside that room, and Link would take Ooccoo Jr. with him wherever he goes, and would use him to warp back to Ooccoo. Throughout the game, Ooccoo mentions an artifact of her people, which is the Dominion Rod, which is for what she and her son have been searching.
King Bulblin
King Bulblin is the leader of the Bulblins. He rides Lord Bullbo and carries a horn that is used to summon Bulblins and Shadow Beasts. The king is first seen in Ordon Spring, when he and a few of his minions kidnap Ilia and Colin. Link and King Bulblin meet again in Kakariko Village, where Colin is once again abducted. King Bulblin and Link have a contest similar to a jousting match on the Bridge of Eldin.
On the Great Bridge of Hylia, when Link is escorting Ilia, Telma, and Prince Ralis to Kakariko Village, King Bulblin and Link meet again. This time, King Bulblin wears shields on both sides so Link cannot slash at him with his sword. In the Bulblin Camp in the Gerudo Desert, Link fights King Bulblin alone. After his defeat, King Bulblin sets the wooden cabin where the fight was held on fire, causing Link to have to mount the nearby Bullbo and break through the gate to escape. Link and King Bulblin meet for the last time at Hyrule Castle. When Link defeats him, he says that he serves only the strongest side. This surprises Link and Midna, since Bulblins were thought to have been only capable of vocal abilities such as grunting.
Lord Bullbo
Lord Bullbo is the boar belonging to King Bulblin. Instead of being like another Bullbo, Lord Bullbo is more similar to Epona in that he can perform small jumps. He helps King Bulblin fight Link and Epona on the Bridge of Eldin and Great Bridge of Hylia.
Skull Kid
Link first encounters the Skull Kid in the Sacred Grove after he is transformed into a wolf by Zant. Skull Kid plays a game of hide-and-seek with Link to lead him to the Master Sword. Along the way, Skull Kid blows his horn to summon Puppets for Link to fight. The second time Link must find the Sacred Grove, the Skull Kid and his Puppets reappear. The process repeats, although the second game of hide-and-seek is more difficult.
Yeto
Yeto is the husband of Yeta who lives in the Snowpeak Ruins. Ashei drew a sketch of Yeto holding a Reekfish, the scent Link uses to find Yeto at Snowpeak Top. When questioned by Link, Yeto reveals that he found a Mirror Shard, and all Link must do is follow Yeto to his house to get it. However, the house turns out to be the next temple, and Link must fight his way through it to get the Shard. After clearing the Snowpeak Ruins, Link can go back and sled race Yeto and Yeta anytime he wants.
Yeta
Yeta is the wife of Yeto who lives in the Snowpeak Ruins. Yeta was the one who found the Mirror Shard, making her ill. When Link makes it to the Snowpeak Ruins, her sickness confuses her, and she continues to give Link false directions to the bedroom, where the Shard is being kept. However, once Link finally does acquire the Bedroom Key, Yeta is about to give the Mirror Shard to Link when she stares at it for too long, causing the evil to possess her. She becomes Blizzeta, boss of the Snowpeak Ruins. When Link defeats Blizzeta, Yeto rushes into the room, and helps Yeta recover. After clearing the Snowpeak Ruins, Link can go back and sled race Yeto and Yeta anytime he wants.
Great Fairy
The Great Fairy is found in the Cave of Ordeals in the Gerudo Desert. Every ten floors, Link meets the Great Fairy, and she releases regular fairies into one of the Spirit's Springs. If Link should reach the end of the Cave, the Great Fairy would give him a bottle of Great Fairy's Tears, which is his reward for completing the Cave of Ordeals each time.