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Welcome to Hateno Village!
Just traveling.
Hrm? You certainly do appear to be a Hylian like the rest of us… Hylians are generally good folk, so… Sorry for getting all worked up… You’re free to go. We’re just a waypoint on your winding road, huh? Ah, the life of a traveler. Well, you can get most things you need at the general store, and the inn is just back there.
What is this place?
This is the town of greenery and dyes, Hateno Village.
The vegetables taste good. The air smells good… What else… All kinds of points of interest I’m forgetting… Travelers tend to spend their money here, so that’s good! Yeah! The village folk welcome THAT with open arms! But…
Guess what our ultimate destination is.
Horses get awful tired of runnin’. You can’t just dig in your spurs all the time. Use your eyes to see how they’re doing.
It’s night, so understandably the village isn’t that lively.
On the right is the general store, our first destination.
I trust everything is as I left it?
What a great businessman.
The speciality arrows are crazy expensive, even in bulk. You’re better off finding them in the wild. I do restock on regular arrows though, as our last encounter left me rather low.
Also a variety of cooking supplies like Fresk Milk and Hylian Rice.
Speaking of, another recipe to remember. Seems to require Rock Salt, Hylian Rice, and some type of mushroom.
These recipes always pale to whatever you concoct yourself.
Across the street is the clothing store.
The Hylian gear from Kakariko is also sold here, plus the Warm Doublet if you somehow avoided grabbing it on The Great Plateau. There’s also a new set we’ll look at shortly.
The saleswoman…uh…
Why are you in the corner?
…
Am I nestled too far in the corner? Is it hard to see me? I know it’s a little weird, but I just feel more confident over here.
As usual, Zelda NPCs have their eccentricities.
So what is this place?
We’re a clothing shop with lots of apparel to choose from! Normal wear to adventure wear, you’ll find it where? Right here!
So let’s check out the new threads.
The Soldier’s gear has higher base defenses than the rest of our gear, but it has no special abilities and no set bonuses if upgraded. It is pretty cheap though, so I go ahead and buy it.
Behind the general store is this area.
Explore our model homes today!
Hmmm.
Next to the model town is a shrine.
oh no
Oh no.
The apparatus shrines are…special.
https://my.mixtape.moe/xnshhp.mp4
You see, this is a puzzle you control not with regular controls, but the gyroscope in the various Wii U and Switch controllers. We have to maneuver the controller to get the ball through the maze without it falling off.
It’s as fun as it sounds.
In the meantime, let’s get the chest.
This is actually a really nice get. This bow lets you zoom in more when shooting, having a much better chance to land a distant target. It’s always a wise idea to have a zooming bow like this handy.
Getting back is kinda tricky, but it works out.
Anyway, the actual puzzle. Here’s what I’ve found to be the best solution.
https://my.mixtape.moe/oybjrj.mp4
Flip it over. You waste a lot less time between attempts that way.
https://my.mixtape.moe/befpqo.mp4
It still takes a few attempts, but I get it in.
Thankfully, that is all there is to this shrine!
Past the model home and the shrine is this house. It’s a rather interesting house, you see.
There’s some builders here, and these particular builders are important enough to get portraits.
What are you doing?
Workin’, as you can see! This old house here has been abandoned. Everyone in Hateno Village agreed we should demolish it.
Must be hard work.
Yep! And I wouldn’t want it any other way, to be honest with ya.
So who are you?
I just started at Bolson Construction. Name is Karson! My trial period is done, and they finally hired me as an official member of the Bolson family!
Son?
Yep, you heard me right!
The boss there was saying he’s really looking into expanding the business. But I’m wondering - just how many folks are out there with names ending in “son”? Maybe lots?
You know, we could buy this place…
Well, I’m not into real estate, so I can’t really help you out there. If you’re really interested in this place, you’re gonna need to talk to the boss.
Next up is this guy. Conversations with him are a bit different, so while normally I show screenshots every time we have a choice, here I’ll be omitting a lot for what will soon be obvious reasons.
Who are you?
I’m a carpenter for Bolson Construction. Name’s Hudson.
What are you doing?
I’m knocking this place down.
Why?
'Cause no one’s living here.
Why?
The owner of this house took off.
Why?
Don’t know. Maybe skipped town without paying the bills?
Oh.
Answered all your questions?
Yes.
Good. A lot has happened since the Great Calamity. Tough to keep track of it all.
Right.
For the first time since then, we’re finally getting back on our feet. So best of luck to both of us.
Yeah.
Yeah.
So that’s Hudson.
This must be Bolson, I’d assume.
What’re you doing?
In case it’s not obvious, I’m demolishing a vacant house. Times are rough. Not a lot of buyers, y’know?
I mean, if it’s just going to be torn down, we’d be happy to take it off your hands…
Okey-doo… Let me lay it out for you. See this house? Been vacant for years. So the villagers had a meeting, argued, voted, and decided to tear it down. The demolition costs, with associated fees, permits, and other such details…come in at 50,000 rupees.
50,000!? No way!
Heh… Figured. When I was your age, I had serious money problems too, so I know how it feels all too well…
…All right. All right, look. Here’s the deal! Just for you! I’ll cut you a special price of 3,000 rupees.
I’m going to need you to bring me 30 wood bundles. Building materials… You know how it is. Anyway, you understand the terms? Then get to it. And show me what you’re built out of.
So…
Yes, we can own a house in this game. Though right now, 3,000 rupees is kinda out of our range. Even if we sold everything we currently own, we probably wouldn’t have enough.
So sadly we’ll have to leave this on the backburner for now. But I’m sure we’ll be back sooner or later…
Anyway, Hateno Village is kinda dead right now. Let’s just wait until morning so we can meet everyone else.
For instance, there’s now this guy.
Might be a good idea.
OK! Let’s get you a good ol’ fashioned dose of Hateno hospitality! The shop is in my daughter’s capable hands these days, so I’ve got a lot of time on my hands. I thought it might be nice to do a good turn for the village where I was born and raised, so I volunteered as a tour guide. Stick with me, and I’ll show you around the best parts of this place. In fact, in just a minute, I’ll show you something really special!
https://my.mixtape.moe/dyjyxy.mp4
I’m showing this in video form because the noises he makes while running is one of my favorite things in this game.
And now, on with the tour!
What great weather! The East Wind general store is open… and it’s just as lively inside there as it is out here! Go take a look!
She’s certainly gotten her pitch down pretty well.
But for now, let’s follow the Amazing Grunting Man as we take his whirlwind tour back and forth in this sleepy village.
And now, on with the tour!
Uh, sure.
Yes, we can get our clothes dyed. We’ll come back after the tour.
This seems like it should be a Korok Puzzle, but if it is I never figured it out. Magnesis and Stasis does nothing, at any rate.
Another side quest. We’ll be back later.
Then he walks allllll the way back…
To be straight with you, this is actually my store! So come hang out when you’ve got some time. Stock up here first before heading over to Kochi Dye Shop. Whew… I’m pretty much beat! Let’s call this the end of the tour, yah?
You might want to plan your tour route better next time.
Anyway, I’m sure you’re all curious about armor dyeing, so let’s jump in to that next.
Welcome to Kochi Dye Shop, where we live to dye! If you have any dye ingredients, it’s 20 rupees to dye an item… That includes our service charge, of course.
Let’s learn more first.
I love the fact that someone so young is so interested in our unique Hateno dyes. It is indeed part of my duty to keep the young people from losing their interest in the tradition… Let me give you all the colorful details of how the magic works! Hateno dyeing is a traditional craft of Hateno Village. In days past, we’d use our own prepared dye ingredients. But these days, there are so many monsters about, that it’s difficult for us to gather ingredients… That’s why we’ve switched to the customer bringing us the dye ingredients, and in return, we have a small service charge. And the total price is just 20 rupees! So now…
Let’s dye!
There’s fifteen different colors we can choose from. They are:
Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Black, Purple, Green, Light Blue, Navy, Orange, Peach, Crimson, Light Yellow, Brown, and Gray.
When you dye, you dye all the clothes you’re wearing. So if we wanted to dye three separate colors for our clothes, we’d have to do it three times only wearing each article we want dyed. Luckily it’s cheap to do, only 20 rupees and any monster ingredient, so the cost is of no issue.
Not all clothes can be dyed, but most can. At any rate, that’ll be something you guys can vote on later.
For now, more townspeople.
Are you a traveler? In that case, follow me for a minute.
Uh, alright.
Uh, alright.
It said, “When the three summit trees become one, turn your back to them and head toward the sea. A trial encased in stone awaits you there.” I don’t know what that means! But maybe it means we have to head to Afromsia Coast, which is just east of those three trees on the mountain! For the “trial encased in stone…” bit, I wonder if you get some kind of treasure for doing that…
But you can do that, right? You’d be great at that! Go on! Head out there and bring us back that treasure!
A new shrine quest! To the backburner it goes!
If we try to chat…
Eavesdrop, huh…?
Apparently a young girl was seen going in and out of the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.
Oh, weird. Think they adopted or something?
But the director…just doesn’t seem the adopting type, you know? I just have to wonder if the girl is… ac-tu-ally… No, that can’t be.
Hmm.
I love to run!
Who do you like?
I love my mommy! But my mommy… She’s always talking with her friend. You’re not supposed to interrupt them. The only way I’ve been able to talk to her when she’s with her friend is to sneak up from behind.
What do you like to do?
I like catching bugs! Shiny bugs! Crouch down and quietly approach the bug. If you do that…you’ll catch the bug!
What do you like?
Want shiny jewels! Shiny money! Love!
What is it?
You have…sapphire? Sell it! Be rich!
How illuminating.
This kid has yet another side quest for us.
Hey, mister. Did you come from the big wide world?
I’d say so.
I bet you can use all sorts of different weapons, right? Sooo… Do you wanna help a kid’s dream come true?
Sounds fine to me.
Yeahhh! I knew you’d do it! Hmm, where should we start?
I’ve seen it in books, but never in real life before! If you find it, please let me see it!
Another one we’ll leave for the backburner, since I have none on me.
Hidden past these homes is this NPC. He’s got more exposition, and since this is the update for pointless exposition…
It sure seems that way.
Yes… We’re finally feeling a bit of recovery from the Great Calamity. Our village is pleasant, peaceful, and has plenty of food to go around! Please stay as long as you’d like.
Ancient Tech Lab:
Hateno Ancient Tech Lab? Oh, sure! That’s the building up on the top of that hill. A person from the Sheikah tribe lives up there. You never know what they’re diving into. They rarely come out lately, now that I think about it. They must be really busy lately… Seems at least one member of the Sheikah tribe has lived up there since the time of the Great Calamity. They call what goes on up there research, but I don’t know what kind. Those folks up there should get out more, y’know? It’s not healthy to stay cooped up all day!
The Great Calamity:
It’s hard to even talk about the Great Calamity. It was a disastrous event that took place 100 years ago. Villages everywhere were burned. Many lives were lost… That was all before I was born, of course. The elders here would know more.
Hateno Village:
Hateno Village barely survived the Great Calamity. The village was later rebuilt by Hylian hands. Now many people live here in peace amongst the shops. It’s nice to see travelers stop by now and then as well.
Got all that? You better have!
Yes?
Have you seen this one?
https://my.mixtape.moe/ohhdwl.mp4
I’ll do it again. Watch carefully this time! All right, I’ll teach you, but you gotta pay attention, OK?
Then she does it again.
Sure. Why not.
Oh…oops.
What are you talking about?
There’s a girl staying up at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab! I saw her come outside! She was right over there! It’s true! But when I tried to tell a grown-up about it, they said the only people who’ve lived there are an old man and old woman… She was a Sheikah girl, I swear! No one ever listens to kids…
Sounds like a bit of a mystery on our hands.
Yep!
Well, I’ll be…
Peaceful, huh?
Oh, yes… When I was a child, this whole region wasn’t in a state fit to be sown, much less harvested. Hyrule Castle and Castle Town had been destroyed, and all the lovely folks there fell victim to… Well…back in bygone days, we called it the Calamity. But words often fall meaningless when we try to describe tragic events of a certain magnitude…
The way Impa spoke of Hateno, she made it sound like it made it through the Great Calamity relatively unscathed, but that certainly doesn’t seem to be how the people of Hateno interpret events. The Calamity really did affect of Hyrule negatively.
Best place to rest up in all of Hateno Village is Ton Pu Inn! If you plan to stay, just talk to the clerk across the counter.
This guy had a side quest for us earlier, so let’s chat him up.
Nope.
If you’re not staying there, then…
Uh, alright.
Thought so. I know things have been peaceful recently, but the outside world is still pretty dangerous, yeah?
Wait… Just what exactly are you checking out?
If you’re lucky enough to stay at the Ton Pu Inn, you’ll see what I mean. Say hullo to Prime for me if you do.
What kind of gift do you think Prime at the Ton Pu Inn would want? Just take a guess. It’s not for me, you understand. It’s for…my buddy’s friend.
This seems simple enough.
Let’s be direct and immediately ask her what she likes.
I’ll tell you something that I really like… Crickets. It’s my dream to have my very own collection of 100 restless crickets.
This NPC is unique in that she’s the only NPC in the game not to lust over Link. Bizarre, I know.
Anyway, we got our obviously correct information, so let’s report back.
We’ve got the details.
ahem I mean, that’s cool, that’s cool…
Prima wants restless crickets? And 100 of them?! Hahaha! What a small world! I love restless crickets! I’m a connoisseur of them!
But catching 100 of them is gonna be tough. Think you could help me get started on those? How about you get me…10 of them? I’ll get you something nice for your trouble.
To the backburner it goes!
On top of the inn is this rather informative fellow.
Brother?
I could recognize a fellow traveler a country mile away! We share a unique bond, you and me! I’ve recently returned from both Goron City and Gerudo Town.
Goron City:
Goron City is way north of Hateno Village, out in the Eldin region. So hot there, it burns me just thinking about it! I had to turn back. I didn’t actually make it all the way to Goron City.
Gerudo Town:
Gerudo Town is west of Hateno Village way out in the Gerudo Desert. Right when I was about to make my way into Gerudo Town, the gatekeeper drove me off… Wasn’t until later that I heard they only let women in there! Now, had I known that beforehand, I wouldn’t have trekked all the way across that stinking wasteland of a desert! But now I’m here wondering if I could’ve actually gotten in there if I’d fooled them into thinking I belonged…
Other places:
Other places? Well, if you’ve got a taste for adventure, you don’t want to miss out on Zora’s Domain and Rito Village. The road to Zora’s Domain is dangerous, though. And Rito Village is way far away. Neither are easy places to get to.
Some traveler he is.
We’re pretty much done with the main village, but there’s still a few NPCs as we make our way up the hill to the Ancient Tech Lab.
Huh?
Oops! I forgot we just met. I was reminiscing about my hometown of Lurelin Village by the sea. The view and the air are different here in Hateno Village, but this is where my wonderful husband calls home.
We recognize Lurelin Village.
It’s a small fishing community far to the south. I lived there before I moved here with my new husband. We had to cross the Bridge of Hylia to get here, weighted down with everything I couldn’t bear to leave behind. Thinking back on it, it’s a wonder either of us survived the trip…
Further up is this pasture.
Hrm? Are you some kinda wanderer?
What’s up?
Woo-hoo! I had a lucky feeling you were the answer to my prayers! So what I need is for you to hunt some deer out in Retsam Forest. They’re overpopulated these days, and it’s destroying the forest. That’s why I was hoping you could hunt all the deer you can…in one minute.
What’s the trick?
A trick? Well, I guess it helps to have a strong bow to take 'em down with one shot. And of course, you want to get close enough to the deer to line up your shot without them noticing you.
We’ll pass for now. Got bigger things to do, plus at this point I’d been recording for an hour and a half and after all this dialogue I was ready to finish up.
Just a few more NPCs…
What?
What do YOU want? Oh, don’t act so clueless. Although… Fine. You seem harmless enough. Forgive me. I’ve just been on edge with all these monsters running around. They come up from Hateno Beach to steal my sheep. If someone doesn’t do something soon, I won’t have any left!
Later.
Hi!
That was my favorite NPC yet.
We’re getting close!
Just a couple more kids…
So what is the deal with this girl, anyway?
Next time, the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.