Gage
Gage
Main appearance(s)
Title(s)
- Guardian of the Forest Realm[citation needed]
- Sage of Forest[1]
Race
Gender
Era(s)
Gage is a character inSpirit Tracks.[3] He is a member of theLokomo people and Guardian of theForest Realm who resides in theForest Sanctuary. Like the rest of the Lokomo, Gage possesses a sacred instrument, his being thecello, which generates energy to power theSpirit Tracks when played withanother sacred instrument.[4]
Biography
In order forLink to access the chamber in which Gage is located, he must first connect the two stone statues that are facing each other on a tablet outside of the Lokomo's room.[5] Once he does so, the door will open, and give access to the room where Link can meet Gage. He mentions that he has heard about Link and Zelda's journey to restore the Spirit Tracks to theForest Temple, and goes on to teach the young duo on how to recover the tracks by playing aLokomo Song. A Lokomo Song, Gage explains, is aduet that requires two sacred instruments, in this case being Gage's cello and Link'sSpirit Flute.[6] Before performing the first Lokomo Song, Gage teaches Link on how to play the Spirit Flute[7], and after he is done explaining, the young hero and the Lokomo play theduet that restores the Spirit Tracks to the Forest Temple.[8]
During the final battle againstMalladus,Princess Zelda sings a duet with Link, and soon after this, all five of the Lokomos, including Gage, join in to form a full orchestrated version of the piece. This melody weakens Malladus and reveals a weak spot in his back, which is necessary to defeat the Demon King once and for all.[9]
Gage is last seen during the ending credits whenAnjean, along with the rest of the Lokomos, departs towards the heavens after the defeat of the Demon King since their protection is no longer needed in the land ofHyrule.[10]
Trivia
Gage is a play on the wordgauge. As a name, Gage is an English surname meaning either "measure" or "pledge."[11]
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | バルブ (Barubu)[12] | Valve |
 FrenchCACanadian | Domus[13] | |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Spap[14] | |
 German | Ventilo[15] | |
 Italian | Valvulus[16] | |
 SpanishLALatin American | Valvio[17] | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Valvio[18] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
Gage performing a duet with Link
See Also
References
- ↑
Gage, the Sage of Forest, and Link
(Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 135) - ↑
Go to the forest first, where you must talk to the Lokomo Gage. South of the Forest Temple is a sanctuary where you can find Gage. He will be able to tell you where to go next.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 288(STSpirit Tracks)
- ↑
Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks. By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Connect the two stone statues that face each other.
— Sign (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
To restore the tracks that disappeared, you need to know a special song. This Lokomo Song is a duet that requires two sacred instruments. My cello and your Spirit Flute should do the trick! With both instruments playing the song... We can restore the rail map's energy!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
I'm going to start by teaching you how to play the Spirit Flute. Slide the Spirit Flute so the note you want to play is in the middle of the screen. Then blow into the microphone to play the note.
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
You completed the duet with Gage, the Lokomo of the Forest Realm! The Forest rail map has started glowing! New tracks have appeared!
— N/A (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Let's combine my sacred power with the power of the Spirit Flute! I think we can use them to weaken Malladus!
— Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
But our protection is no longer needed. Even without the spirits' guidance, you will do well. So I think I will return to the heavens... In the company of my old friend Byrne.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑Meaning, origin and history of the name Gage (web archive), Behind the Name, published November 16, 2019, retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 286
- ↑
Lui-même en personne!Domus, c'est bien moi!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Ouaip! J'suis bienSpap!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Ganz genau! Man nennt michVentilo!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Ma che ci fanno due ragazzini in questo posto? SonoValvulus, che volete?
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
¡Claro que sí!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks)
¡Yo soyValvio!
¡Para servirles! - ↑
¡Pues claro que sí!
— Gage (Spirit Tracks)
¡Yo soyValvio!
¡Para serviros!
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