Where To Find Old Man After 4 Shrines
Okay, let's be honest. We've all been there. You've conquered the first four shrines. You feel like a champion. Where's that Old Man? The one who promised you a paraglider?
He's vanished. Poof! Gone like a cheap magic trick. Is he hiding? Did he finally get tired of your slow cooking skills? Probably.
The Obvious Suspects (That Never Seem to Work)
First, let's retrace our steps. Did you check the Temple of Time? Again? I know, I know. It's the logical place. He WAS there before, right?
But he's never actually THERE when you need him. It's a universal law. Like toast always landing butter-side down.
Maybe he's just admiring the view from a different angle. Perhaps he got a craving for apples near that apple orchard. Check the usual spots near the first shrine, where he taught you to cook.
Unpopular Opinion Time: He's Probably Just Napping
Here's my theory. The Old Man is tired. Really tired. He's been waiting for you, specifically, for like a hundred years. Talk about dedication!
He probably found a comfy rock somewhere. He's snoring softly, dreaming of easier times. Before Link woke up with amnesia and a serious appetite for adventure.
Honestly, wouldn't you take a nap too? After watching countless Link iterations fail to even light a fire?
Where He ACTUALLY Is (Probably)
Okay, okay, I'll give you the "official" answer. He's usually on the roof of the Temple of Time. After you complete all four shrines, a cutscene should trigger.
Emphasis on SHOULD. Sometimes, these things can be a little buggy. Because game development is hard, and also, the Old Man is mischievous.
If that doesn't work, try warping away and coming back. A little fast travel can sometimes jog his memory (or reset his AI).
The "I'm Desperate" Checklist:
Still no Old Man? Let's go nuclear. Have you tried these?
- Reboot your console.
- Load an earlier save (ouch!).
- Google it (you probably already have).
I know, it's frustrating. You just want your paraglider and to be free to explore. But sometimes, patience is key. (Or, you know, save scumming).
But seriously, he should be on the Temple of Time roof. Double-check that you actually activated ALL four shrines. Those last ones can be sneaky. One might be hidden from plain sight!
And if all else fails? Blame the Old Man. It's always his fault anyway.
The Real Reason You Can't Find Him
The real reason you can't find him? You're too eager. The game knows. It can sense your desperation.
Try doing something else. Go climb a mountain. Cook a dubious stew. Stare at a Bokoblin until it gets uncomfortable. (Okay, maybe don't do that last one).
Just take your mind off the Old Man. He'll show up when you least expect it. Probably right after you decide you don't even WANT a paraglider anymore.
Good luck, adventurer. May the odds (and the Temple of Time roof) be ever in your favor.
