Smith
Smith
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Smith is a character inThe Minish Cap.[3]
Biography
He and King Daltus are friends and enjoyed a pleasant rivalry as youths.
Smith isLink's grandfather.[4][3] He creates theSmith's Sword for the winner of theSword-Fighting Tournament at thePicori Festival.[5][6] He was once a great swordsman and now is a renowned blacksmith. He is close friends withKing Daltus,[7] and even fought with him to a draw in a previous Sword-Fighting Tournament.[8] Throughout the game, Smith can be found inLink's House inSouth Hyrule Field makingSwords,[9] and only leaves the House to go toHyrule Castle afterPrincess Zelda is turned to stone byVaati. Here, Smith suggests that King Daltus send Link to seek out theMinish,[10] and gives Link aMap of Hyrule to find his way to theMinish Woods.[11]
Throughout the game, Link can return to his House and speak with Smith, who offers insight on where Link should go next on his journey. While attempting to crossCastor Wilds, he suggests visitingRem's Shoe Store;[12] after Link obtains theOcarina of Wind, he suggests visiting theRoyal Hyrule Library;[13] after Link obtains theWater Element, he suggests going to theRoyal Valley;[14] after Link obtains a goldKinstone Piece from the spirit ofGustaf in theRoyal Crypt, he suggests going toVeil Falls.[15]
When Link finds theGreat Dragonfly Fairy, she asks him "Your grandfather's name is Smee, isn't it?" to see if Link will agree to a lie.
Link canFuseKinstone Pieces with Smith twice;[16] the first time results in aChest containing anEmpty Bottle appearing in theEastern Hills, and the second time results in a Chest containing a red Kinstone Piece appearing inTrilby Highlands.
Trivia
- InBreath of the Wild andTears of the Kingdom,Thims Bridge is named after Smith.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | スミス (Sumisu)[17] | Same as English. |
 German | Alberich[18] | |
 Italian | Smith[19] | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Smith[20] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
Smith walking
Smith working
References
- ↑The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 15
- ↑
Master Smith is here as well. He's come to see His Majesty the king.
— N/A (The Minish Cap) - ↑3.03.13.2Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 270
- ↑
You got theSmith's Sword! It's a sharp blade made by your grandfather.
— N/A (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Then, with the broken Picori Blade and the Smith's Sword in hand, Link set off in search of their land.
(Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 79) - ↑
This is the blade that will be presented to the winner of the competition. Don't lose it. And while the two of you may be childhood friends, remember...Zelda is the princess of Hyrule. You watch over her. Don't let anything bad happen to her.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The finest swordsmith in Hyrule. As a young man, he was a great swordsman. He and King Daltus are friends and enjoyed a pleasant rivalry as youths.
— Figurine (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The king of Hyrule. Reported to have been a fine swordsman, he appeared in the Picori Festival tournament as a youth and fought to a draw with Smith.
— Figurine (The Minish Cap) - ↑
I'm busy making swords for the guards to keep the monsters at bay.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
I see... If that's the case, then why not sendLink?
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Take thismap with you. If you get lost on your way to the forest, simply check your map.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Say, have you been toRem's Shoe Shop? His shoes really are the best. I'm sure they could help you on your quest. Why don't you give him a visit?
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Say, have you been to thelibrary yet? I've heard some kids say that they've seen Picori there... I thought maybe that would help you on this quest of yours.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Say... Have you been to theRoyal Valley, west of Hyrule Castle? You used to be able to get there easily fromTrilby Highlands. Nowadays, however, you have to take a secret path to get there. I'm sure it was to thewest of the northern part of Hyrule Field...
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
But say... Have you been toVeil Falls? I hear no one has ever found the source of water that feeds the falls.
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑
You want to fuse Kinstones? OK! Let's do this!
— Smith (The Minish Cap) - ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 269
- ↑Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
- ↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
- ↑Enciclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270