Where Is The Old Man After 4 Shrines

The Case of the Vanishing Geezer: Where'd the Old Man Go?

Okay, picture this: you've braved freezing temperatures, solved ancient puzzles, and earned your shiny new Paraglider. You’re feeling pretty good about yourself in Breath of the Wild. But wait... where's that helpful, slightly cryptic, Old Man who guided you through the Great Plateau?

He's just...gone. Poof! Did he finally find a decent cup of coffee? Did he get tired of your constant questioning? Or maybe, just maybe, there's a bit more to this story than meets the eye.

He's Not Gone, He's Just...Relocated (Permanently)

The truth, my friends, is a little bittersweet. The Old Man isn't enjoying a well-deserved vacation. He's actually... well, let's just say he's moved on to a higher plane of existence.

Turns out, our friendly guide with the questionable fashion sense is actually the spirit of King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule. Pretty fancy name, right? He was the last ruler of Hyrule before the Great Calamity.

He was using his spectral form to test you, to see if you, Link, were worthy of facing Calamity Ganon. Once you proved your worth by completing the four shrines and obtaining the Paraglider, his mission was complete. Time to kick back in the afterlife, presumably with an endless supply of Hyrule Bass.

A Heartwarming (and Slightly Creepy) Revelation

Think about it. This whole time, you were getting survival tips from a ghost king. That's both incredibly cool and a little bit unsettling! Imagine telling your friends back home, "Yeah, so my hiking buddy was the disembodied spirit of a long-dead monarch."

Suddenly, his vague pronouncements and cryptic clues make a lot more sense. He wasn't just being eccentric; he was being...kingly cryptic. Royalty, you know?

It’s a pretty emotional moment in the game, and a turning point for Link's journey. The world has changed and now there is a bit of weight resting on his shoulders.

He's Still Around (Sort Of)

Don't fret too much. Just because the Old Man has vanished doesn't mean he's completely absent. He does not physically present anymore, but rather it is his spirit of guidance that remains.

His advice and the skills he helped you acquire will stay with you throughout the entire game. Every time you cook a dubious meal or bravely face a Bokoblin camp, a tiny part of the Old Man is with you.

Plus, every time you gaze out over the vast Hyrule landscape from a high peak, you are essentially standing in the shoes of the king, taking in all that is good and pure about his home. He would be proud.

So Next Time...

The next time you play Breath of the Wild, remember the Old Man. Remember that he was more than just a tutorial character. He was a king, a guide, and a testament to the enduring spirit of Hyrule.

And maybe, just maybe, leave a silent offering of a cooked apple at the Temple of Time. You know, for old times' sake. He might like that.

So, keep exploring, keep adventuring, and keep the Old Man's memory alive. After all, he helped you get your wings... literally.