Makar
Makar
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Next year's Korok ceremony songMakar is a recurring character inThe Legend of Zelda series.(TWWThe Wind Waker |TWWHDThe Wind Waker HD)[2]
Biography
The Wind Waker
Personality: Frivolous
Makar is in charge of the musical performance at the ceremony held each year by the Koroks in the Forest Haven.
The instrument he uses appears to be a cello, but it is actually a violin...
It'sMakar.
Makar is aKorok from theForest Haven. Under the care of theGreat Deku Tree, considered a father figure to the child of the forest, Makar holds a special position among the Koroks as their only musician and performs for them regularly. Makar's musical forte is theviolin, which might seem at first to be a cello due to Makar's height. He primarily plays at the ceremony that takes place annually around the timeLink first arrives at the Forest Haven to retrieveFarore's Pearl, although he and his friendLinder are always late according to the Great Deku Tree.[3] Before the Koroks can perform the ceremony for Link, Linder flies in and informs the Great Deku Tree that Makar flew over the nearbyForbidden Woods and fell into the area, despite the Great Deku Tree's warning that it had become overrun with monsters.[4] This delays the ceremony and requires Link to go to the Forbidden Woods to rescue him. Just when Link finds Makar, the Korok is eaten byKalle Demos. Link defeats the monster and the two return to Forest Haven. The Great Deku Tree is glad to see him safe, but Makar begins to cry and apologizes.[5] The Great Deku Tree forgives him,[6] and tells Makar to play his violin.[7] Makar plays for the ceremony, causing great seeds to grow from the Great Deku Tree.[8] While the other Koroks take the seeds across theGreat Sea,[9] Makar andHollo remain in the forest.[10] Makar composes a new tune annually for the ceremony and practices it behind the waterfall at Forest Haven so that the others will not hear, though his music is actually audible from his hiding place.[11] It is by following the sound of his music that Link is able to find Makar later in his quest.
Makar is later revealed as theSage of Wind and successor toFado theKokiri.[12] The mark of this is in his violin which is identical to Fado's and is known as an "instrument of fate." After completing theEarth Temple, Link returns to the Forest Haven looking for the new Wind Sage. He finds Makar playing this violin, alerting him to the Korok's destiny. Link conducts the "Wind God's Aria" for Makar, causing the Korok to see Fado and awaken as the Wind Sage. Now knowing his purpose, Makar accompanies Link to theWind Temple.[13] He is quickly captured again and waits in a cage for Link to free him. In the final chamber of the temple, after Link defeatsMolgera, Makar plays the Wind God's Aria and restores the power of theMaster Sword, giving it the ability to strike downGanondorf.[14] He stays behind in the Wind Temple to continue praying for the Sword while Link goes on to defeat Ganondorf.[15] When Link andTetra resurface afterHyrule is flooded once more, Makar can be seen withMedli andTetra's Pirate Crew on herShip.
Makar has several useful abilities that Link can use by conducting the "Command Melody." Like all other Koroks, Makar can fly with the propeller in his back. This can only be used for a short time, however, and he will fall if he uses it for too long. Makar can also plant seeds in mounds of softSoil, causingTrees to grow. This can makeTreasure Chests appear, unlock doors, or open other paths that were not previously accessible. These trees can also be used as targets of theHookshot, allowing Link to cross gaps and climb to new places. Finally, if Link conducts the "Wind God's Aria" near a wind altar, Makar will play the song and cause the stone to break, revealing a new door or passage.
Four Swords Adventures
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Makar appears as aSticker inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
Sticker Information
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect inThe Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
|---|---|---|---|
 Makar | The Wind Waker | [Slash] - Resistance +4 | All |
Trivia
- All Koroks' faces appear as leaves that have real world counterparts. Makar's may be some type of Catalpa, Aspen, Basswood, or Redbud, as these all have heart-shaped leaves that are smooth-edged when juvenile.
- InA Link Between Worlds, a picture of Makar's face can be found on the wall of a house inKakariko Village.
- The same picture can be found on a wall in theMiiverse Gallery inTri Force Heroes.
- In the first DLC Pack inBreath of the Wild, theKorok Mask resembles Makar's face.
Nomenclature
Makar's name is derived from theMakoré plant. In Scotland, a Makar is also a type of bard that plays music in the royal court, which fits with Makar's musical talents. As a name, Makar is a Russian variation of Makarios.[16]
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | マコレ (Makore)(TWWThe Wind Waker)[17] | Makoré |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Dumoria(TWWThe Wind Waker |TWWHDThe Wind Waker HD)[18][19] | |
 German | Makorus(TWWThe Wind Waker)[20] | |
 Italian | Macorè(TWWThe Wind Waker)[21] | Makore |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Makore(TWWThe Wind Waker)[22] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
The Wind Waker
Makar playing his violin
The Wind Waker
Makar's image from the Sliding Picture Puzzle
The Wind Waker HD
Makar's image from the Sliding Picture Puzzle
The Wind Waker
Link and Makar playing the "Wind God's Aria"
The Wind Waker
Fado and Makar playing the "Wind God's Aria"
The Wind Waker HD
A Facebook profile picture depicting Makar from the officialThe Wind Waker HD website
The Wind Waker HD
Wallpaper from Nintendo of Japan's LINE account featuring Makar
A Link Between Worlds
A picture of Makar
Tri Force Heroes
A picture of Makar
References
- ↑
Makar is in charge of the musical performance at the ceremony held each year by the Koroks in Forest Haven. The instrument he uses appears to be a cello, but it is actually a violin...
— Figurine (The Wind Waker) - ↑2.02.1Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 259
- ↑
You and Makar are always late...
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
N-No! It is not that, O Great Deku Tree! Makar...fell into the Forbidden Woods! I told him to be careful! But still Makar flew above the Forbidden Woods, and as he drew close to it...
— Linder (The Wind Waker) - ↑
I'm sorry, Great Deku Tree... I know you warned us many times, but still I did not listen...
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Do not worry, Makar. You are safe now. Just be more careful from now on.
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
All is well, Makar. Do not cry. Please... Play your songs for me as you always do.
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Great Deku Tree! This year you have once again produced some splendid seeds!
— Aldo (The Wind Waker) - ↑
With these seeds, we will continue to spread new forests across the Great Sea.
— Rown (The Wind Waker) - ↑
As for Makar, he is somewhere here in the Forest Haven. But I do not know where.
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
I'm practicing a new song for next year's ceremony. And I need privacy! It isn't any fun if everyone knows in advance what song I'll play.
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑
This sacred song that you've conducted has awakened me... I know myself now! I am the sage of the Wind Temple...
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑
It is my fate to return the power to repel evil to your Master Sword...And to ease the regrets of my ancestors. Oh, Link, please! You must take me with you to the Wind Temple.
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Link, I have fully restored the power to repel evil to your Master Sword. ...And my ancestors are most satisfied.
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑
I shall continue praying to the gods here.
— Makar (The Wind Waker) - ↑Meaning, origin and history of the name Makar (web archive), Behind the Name, published December 8, 2017, retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 257
- ↑Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 259
- ↑
Ces Bois sont dangereux, ils sont habités par des monstres.Dumoria a dû être capturé par ces monstres.
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Makorus
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Herkunft: Tanntopia
Charakter: allzeit hilfsbereit - ↑
Insomma, Labula! Tu e Macorè siete sempre in ritardo!
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker) - ↑
Makore ha caído en elBosque Prohibido,muy cerca de nuestra isla. Es un lugar siniestro plagado de monstruos.
— Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
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