#Tempest Master Revali

[hyrule-kingdom-updates]

Wow, you guys are still alive! I had 50 rupees on you all ending up as a single blob of undifferentiated flesh. Or whatever it is that Gorons and Koroks have.

I don’t know what flesh is, but sometimes I smell like✨apricots!✨

Why are they here again?

Oh, sometimes I find little magic seeds, and Hestu uses them for their maracas and enchants my bag so I can hold more charcoal.

Why don’t we just give him some pebbles...?

If I gave you some string and a stick, would you still be able to use your skills as a✨master archer,✨Mr. Bird?

I...It doesn’t work like that—

Exactly! So maybe think before you speak again you✨stupid bitch!✨

What the fu—

[galewarrior]

tag dump 01.

gallery.

✮ ( title ) description.

✮ ( camera rune ) gallery.

✮ ( rito warrior ) revali.

✮ ( silent knight ) link.

✮ ( burgeoning scholar ) zelda.

✮ ( royal advisor ) impa.

✮ ( zora wellspring ) mipha.

✮ ( gerudo tempest ) urbosa.

✮ ( goron stalwart ) daruk.

✮ ( spirited musician ) hestu.

✮ ( rito warrior ) teba.

✮ ( child of lightning ) riju.

✮ ( diamond in the rough ) yunobo.

✮ ( winning smile ) sidon.

✮ ( top banana of the yiga clan ) master kohga.

✮ ( inverted eye ) yiga clan.

✮ ( hatred and malice incarnate ) calamity ganon.

✮ ( citizens of hyrule ) other.

[powdermelonkeg]

Slate Rune Proposals

The Sheikah Slate has a lot of uses, with everything from making bombs out of thin air—

—to freezing time.

Aside from the bomb bag (and arguably Ilia's flute from Twilight Princess in the form of the Master Cycle), however, the slate doesn't have any key item functionality. It can't grapple things, it can't shoot things, it can't change Link's form.

Its abilities seem to be strictly environmental.

Why?

My current theory is that the weapon abilities are being reserved for Link's arm in Bo2W:

We know it has slate-like abilities, and we know from concept art that the slate was INTENDED to have runes that functioned as the hookshot did.

So for the sake of not being redundant, let's assume that the slate is limited to the environment, while the arm is limited to being a direct weapon.

Now, a little backstory.

Back when I first saw BotW being showcased at E3, I was enamored with EVERYTHING I saw. The Great Plateau was huge, you could forage, you could cook, it was amazing. And then when we got the footage of beating the shrines. I thought that was the best thing ever. Magic powers? NEW magic powers?

I was obsessed. I wondered what the rest of the shrines around the world would have.

I was operating under two wrong assumptions:

That there were a lot fewer shrines in the world than there are (120? Before DLC? Geez)

That every shrine you came across had a guidance stone that would, in turn, give Link a new power

I was really, REALLY sad when it turned out that that wasn't the case. Looking at how many shrines they put in, I understand why they wouldn't want to put 120+ powers into the game (can you imagine the UI?), but I still wish I had that initial perception right, that there were maybe 16 shrines in the game total, and thereby 16 powers.

Under the current (mostly) backed-by-BotW assumption that the slate is environmental rather than direct, I decided to try my hand at making twelve more unique powers for it, as a little theoretical exercise for if 16-year-old-me had been correct. Here's what I came up with (note that not all of them are as hands-on as the Bombs rune; some are more like the Sheikah Sensor or Map in their usage):

Timeshift Rune: Creates a Timeshift Zone (a la Skyward Sword) around Link, allowing the area around him to revert to pre-Calamity Hyrule. With all the ruins in the world, some puzzles might have been only functional in the past, and some walls only degraded in the future.

Reflection Rune: Operates like the Mirror Shield; any light that hits Link is turned in the direction he holds the slate.

Tempest Rune: Functions like the Song of Storms, playing a tune that causes it to rain while Link holds it active, then dispersing when released.

Rune of Truth: Shows Link the location of secrets, the contents of chests, invisible platforms/walls, and the translations of Sheikah text as it's found in the Divine Beasts and Shrines.

Radar Rune: Allows Link to tap the map and lights up all enemies of a specified type nearby as dots on the minimap. Can be modified to look for specific items or entities.

Sonar Rune: Gives off a high-pitched sound that activates crystal switches in a given radius, and paralyzes enemies for a short period of time, like a ReDead scream.

Illumination Rune: Gives off a sphere of bright light, useful for exploring darkened areas like Vah Rudania and Thyphlo Ruins.

Ignition Rune: Makes a sphere of fire around the user (a la Din's Fire), lighting up everything around it. Good for a quick air boost pre-Revali's-Gale.

Pathfinder Rune: Doubles as an accessibility feature, draws a straight line from where you stand to a selected quest objective or beacon on the map.

Somaria Rune: Creates a block out of the ground (similar to Cryonis) that Link can push around and climb onto. Also works on the sides of cliffs, giving Link a little resting place if he has the foresight to make one halfway up the climb.

Ethereal Rune: Makes Link ghostly, not letting him be hit, but also not letting him hit anything, for a few seconds.

Guardian Rune: Lets Link control a guardian for a short period of time, turning Ganon's stolen weapons against him.

Do I think these runes are plausible? Not at all. Something like the Timeshift Rune would need to have the entire world in mind when designing it, let alone the ability to pilot a guardian.

Do I think they're be cool, though? Absolutely.

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Awww Revali, you’re making so many friends! You’re calling Siv “Siv” instead of Asivus AND you’re learning sign language for Link?? That’s so sweet

Tsk. I don’t know what you’re talking about. I can’t hear whatever nonesense you’re saying over—

WOO! THERE’S NOTHING LIKE SUMMER IN THE CITY. METAL STARTS TO RUST NEXT TO JEWELS LOOKING PRETTY. EXCUSE ME BRO I DON’T MEAN TO RETORT, BUT YOUR ROCK ROAST SMELLS LIKE YOUR DADDY’S GOT QUARTZ—

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Your...That Yiga kid lured monsters over Rito burial grounds. Too busy chasing him to stop their destruction in time.

...

If it makes you feel better, I don’t think it was intentional. He was too focused on running with whatever he was stealing. 

This isn’t about me.

... Well when I came back, things were already a mess. Needed help fending the last of the monsters off, as pathetic as that is. And of course, both of their shrines were ruined.

“Their?”

... ...I can already hear their voices. “Revali, can’t even catch a simple child? All that training for nothing.” “Revali, disappointing us once again. Can’t even do service to dead ash.” “It’s alright Revali, I wouldn’t expect my son to do anything useful. Didn’t do much when it actually mattered, did you?”

...

I hate my parents. Despise them. I’m glad they’re gone.

Yet when their shrines were trampled upon and ruined, I actually felt something. I fucking felt like shit, even though I know I don’t care about their opinions anymore. Isn’t that pathetic? I actually wanted to get justice for a bunch of deplorable people. 

...

So when I put together that your little Zavis was the culprit, I was estatic. I remember thinking to myself, “Won’t they be sorry. Won’t they be sorry they ever doubted me.”

Now obviously, stating that my motivations were for pleasing a pair of dead calloused Rito would be preposterous. So I do what I’ve don’e my whole life. I dig into the perception I’ve crafted for myself, and I lie. 

You dig in, huh?

...I’m not actually honorable or noble or anything of the sort. I’m a fledgling still chasing after some assholes’ good word. And to think for even a moment that I earned any sort of praise or attention is an insult to everyone else in this kingdom. I’ve worked my tail feathers off to try and attain something that was actually mine. Solely, mine, and not tied to anyone else. That day isn’t here yet, but Hylia be damned, it will. 

...

...

...Do you need this disgusting drawing of a rat man being trampled by Lynels?

Hey, that masterpiece is called “Ligero gets fucked: Part 4.” But no, you can toss it.

You have so many cobwebs in here I’m beginning to think we’re breathing aracnids.  

Yeah...

...

...

Asivus, you’re...grown. Right? So, it goes away, doesn’t it? This childish attempt to please a figure that you know will never amount to anything? This feeling...this fool’s journey to find something impossible?

...

...

...Yeah. It does. 

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oh, hetsu! two questions! 1- what are your pronouns? 2- what's the most annoying song you know? would you be willing to perform it? asking out of genuine curiosity, and not in any way to annoy the people you are currently with, of course.

What’s a pronoun?

Indicative, but not exclusive, to your gender identity.

Stop✨swearing✨at me if you know what’s good for you!

I’m, wh—?!

We’ve just been sticking with he/they for the most part, and he seems alright with it.

My name is Hestu?

LET'S NOT FOCUS ON THAT. HOW 'BOUT THAT SONG?

Oooo, right! *Ahem!*

Theeeere aaree ninety-nine thousand blue birds on the branch, ninety-nine thousand blue birds!

Spirits above...

Shoot one down, take it to town! Ninety-eight thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine blue birds on the branch!

I haven’t been this insulted since I was gifted a bird feeder...

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Siv you gotta tell them you were up to something

I *am* up to something. I am up these stairs.

Ohhh I see what you did there!

Tsk. A sorry excuse for a pun. You have much room for improvement if you want to move up on the world.

You want me to step it up then?

I don’t know...I don’t think you're capable of ascending to my level of ingenuity. I might just floor you.

Oh but I think you’re just railing to go.

Stairways!

...

...

Sorry. Just wanted to get a piece of the action.

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Hetsu has a higher body count then revali. And I mean both ways

I’m...what?

He fucks bitches, Revali. Don’t be rude.

Wh—

AW REVALI...DON’T TELL ME YOU’RE SLUT SHAMING NOW...

wHAT

I really expected better from you, Revali. There's no need for this sort of attitude. 

I am SO confused—

What’s not to get? ✨I fuck✨

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Fuck him up link!

HEY! I THINK SHARING IS CARING IN THIS SITUATION!

Agreed. Didymos Astor? I believe I recall you now. If you want to leave here alive, you should hand over Asivus immediatly. 

I....I’m....h.....

What did you do to him?

You should be less worried abot how he’s doing, and more worried about what I’m going to do to you!

Revali! Watch out—ah!

Gh!

Mipha!

Uhhhmmm...I’m just gonna be over there...with musical accompaniment and support...

Mipha! Your arm!

Is that...more malice?!

I-I don’t…I don’t know what—woah!

Hahahahaha...

W-WATCH WHERE YOU’RE SWINGING, MIPHA!

I’m sorry! I can’t control…gaah!

It’s growing!

Soon enough, you’ll be a Hollow. A husk for my own bidding.

What?!

Dodge! Now!

[hyrule-kingdom-updates]

revali fun fact

Zelda had some extra Champion cloth, and originally thought it might be a cute idea for Revali to use them as ribbons in his braids, to which Revali then went on a long seven minute spiel about how this wasn’t the type of ribbon you could use for hair and how the ribbons in his hair were supposed to be more subtle to highlight his front and yada yadayada

“How about your bow? Heh. Your bow would have a bow...”

“Tsk. Well if you must make use of that extra cloth I suppose it’s only natural it goes to me. At the very least I could use it to tell the wind’s direction...”

Also after this conversation Revali pointed out Zelda’ “atrocity” of an example that was her braid, and he taught her how to “properly” braid ribbons and such in her hair

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...What do ya want?

What a mess in here...You should open a window. It smells like something died, or somethings. 

What do you want?

I don’t recall stating that I wanted anything.

Please. Everyone that comes in here wants something from me. That’s the point of the fucking job, isn’t it?

... We’re leaving for the Lost Woods in a few hours.

And I’m uninvited?

On the contrary. The princess herself personally requested you be there.

...why?

That would be a question appropriate for Her Highness, now, wouldn’t it? She should be coming here to tell you as such, personally, whenever she’s next free.

...So if she was already planning to tell me, why are you here?

... I wanted to check on you.

Ha! That’s rich.

I don’t blame you if you despise me, and I’m...sorry. Truly.

...

But you should—

Stop.

...

...

...

...

...

...I don’t hate you, Revali. You’re just a smart, perceptive brat, and I’m an asshole that hates being wrong. Simple as that. 

You did good, kid. I’m sure your family and stuff will be proud that you caught a Yiga red-handed. So quit feeling sorry and quit your pity. This is on me, as it always is.

... That’s not true. 

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WEVAWI

Spirits above...I think my malice is getting into my head again...Only *I* could conceive a mental hell this effective

I think it’s cute, wevawi...

Wait, hold your tailfeathers, I just realized, how are we receiving these grievances and peasant input right now? Is Siv around?

YOU JUST REALIZED THAT? YOU HAVEN’T JUST ACCEPTED THAT WE GET RANDOM VOICES WHENEVER IT’S INCONVIENIENT? 

Well there has to be a pattern to it, right?

But it wouldn’t make sense for Asivus to be around. I mean, the whole point of the Princess and the hero being cooped up in the other room for the hour was to talk about the conditions of those Hartells...I doubt it would be smart for Asivus to be around to speak.

Plus that rat man is recovering,✨isn’t he?✨

He is?

He’s somewhere with Mr. Launo and the captain, somewhere where they won’t immediately be...in range of reprecussion. 

If you’re really concerned you can ask the Princess when she comes back out, you know...

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✨BOUNCE! BOUNCE! BOUNCE! BOUNCE!

I FEEL LIKE THE KOROKS HAVE THE RIGHT IDEA. WE SHOULD JUST DANCE IN PLACE WHILE WE’RE WAITING, TO CALM THE NERVES.

✨BOUNCE! BOUCE! BOUNCE! BOUNCE!

I have been denied my chance to to murder someone this week and I can and will settle for you.

ShooooOOOOko? How entertaining! I’d like to see you try! I really,✨really,✨really would!

He’s just joking...He’s just kidding around, so funny like that...

Actually—

Because if he was being serious, then I’d might have to resort to strangling him myself in order to keep the peace. I know waterboarding is illegal but—

Would you kids quit your little banters of malicious threat for two seconds? This is a time to celebrate, we took down the Yiga Clan after all!

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Tsk. If you think anyone here is in the mood for games at a time like this— 

Oh trust me, Revali, I’m sure this will be to everyone’s benefit. Now, come on, Link.

I—uh, what?

I’ll start. I’ve been practicing a bit of magic. Well, not magic, but an ability that’s unique to me. Now it’s your turn.

Sorry, I don’t think I— 

I tell you a bit of the truth, and now you tell me a bit of your truth which is roughly of equal value.

I...um…

I’ll start smaller if that’ll make you feel better. Sometimes my eyes look fucked up. A bit darker, a bit more gold.

You—Ok...I’m…

So?

I...I’m the hero…

Right…?

And...I found out when I pulled out the sword…

Half truths don’t count.

I’m not—

I’ll go again. I have come into possession of a certain ability that lets me see things. Something Astor wished to take advantage of. I’m sure Revali can confirm…

Uncle Siv, I’m— 

Usually it only works for a small radius. But I have a little connection with someone who’s been everywhere. Who is everywhere. A very old, old, connection...So I can see something. And most certainly, I can see when you’re lying. 

Siv, let’s not— 

And now, Link, now is the part where you reveal something of equal value. I’ve laid a pretty hefty load on the table here, so I think it’s only fair that you give us all something of equal value—!

H-Hey! What are you—!   

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—the hells going on in here?!

Sheathe your blade, Captain. We’re on the same side here. 

The fuck—what do you think you’re doing with Zavis!

Mr. Hartell...I’m....

REVALI! Get off him, now.

Let’s get something straight here, dear associates and companions. I love to chat, but I hate wasting time. Honestly, it’s an artform to juggle the values. 

Cut to the chase, before I chop off a tail feather.

Please forgive my abrasive actions. I had to act, should he potentially escape. This boy here knows something that I would care to be enlightened on. Specifically concerning this dark blade he’s procured. You see...

It’s the very same of the lurker by Rito Village...

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Well, if I am allowed to speak freely, the my assessment stands like this, Your Highness:

You’re well out of your mind if you think any of us would abandon you. 

...Heh.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little unsure of your response.

What did I tell you? This is your doing, Zelda. You're contagious like that. 

Do you know what it’s like, to have this malice plaguing my side?

…

It just sits on my shoulder, resting comfortably, yet always ever present, like an itch. It’s a combination of feeling horrible, and feeling wonderful and unstoppable at the same time. Everyday it tries to burrow into my head, telling me I’m a fool for sticking around. That I’m naive in my principles. That I’m weak, and selfish, and pathetic for leaving so many things unsaid.

…

...But I’ve never worried about it too much. I’ve lived a lifetime fighting its sublties on the road I’ve chosen. So what’s a few more days crossing blades with it whispering on my shoulder? The voice that we’ve all pledged to respect was yours. My anchor from that malice has always been you all, and it shall continue to be so as long as I breathe. 

…

But...you’re not tempted to just go back to your lives now? To escape before this all comes crashing down? You’re not afraid of failure?

Are you?

...Yes. So much, now more than ever.

GOOD. SO YOU’RE HONEST AND TRUE. THAT’S ALL I NEED TO HEAR!

Same here.

Well, if we're all in for it, then why not. Besides, you’d be in for a sore defeat without me, and I’d rather not go back to serving under that king. 

Our power is yours Zelda, as it always has. 

So place that fear on the things to do later, your wasted time is my wasted time.

...Thank you, Mipha. Everyone. Your faith in me won’t be for nothing.