Looking at the “cool” characters of water (Sidon) and air (Teba)
I will be looking at what our “cool” characters have in common, where they differ, and how these characteristics help make them stand out from other champions.
Teba: Cool+Dry= Air
+ Lack inherited powers and not of Royal status
+ Impulsive and reckless; Confident
+ Actively works to save his village
+ Cold on first impression and hands on with his aid (the piggyback)
+ Familial connection: Son
Sidon: Cool+wet= Water
+ Lack of inherited powers and of Royal status
+ Impulsive and thoughtful; Confident
+ Actively works to save his domain
+ Warm on first greeting and is hands on with his aid (the piggyback)
+ Familial connection: Sister
Key Take-a-ways:
1. Teba has to rely on the natural air currents and Sidon doesn’t have magic healing powers. Even so they are formidable warriors.
2. The recklessness from Teba costed him a loss and his friend to be injured. Sidon realized that electric arrows were the only thing to take down Vah Ruta. Trying to find a non-Zora to be up to the task showed that he thinks before he acts. They both share a strong sense of confidence in the success of the mission and their involvement in that success.
3. They are very active in their steps to rescue their homes wither it be to search far and wide for an ally or take down the beat personally. They are on the front lines. While reckless Teba took charge to face Medoh and Sidon was on the outskirts of Zora’s Domain looking for help.
4. While Teba is not trusting and Sidon is very welcoming, both put Link through tests before they provide aid. Teba makes Link show his archery skills and Sidon makes Link prove his strength by making it all the way to Zora’s Domain on his own. The reward Link gets for proving himself is their trust.
5. Teba and Sidon foil in many ways which is especially in terms of their relationships. Sidon’s strong familial bond is through his sister as we in the Champion’s Ballad DLC. Teba’s strong familiar bond is through his son. While there is less dialogue between the two, we did get a cutscene of Teba taking his son to go training (something to son was looking forward to). Family bonds are more overtly important.
Final thoughts: I hope this allows people to view our “cool” characters in a different light. Of the 4 successors these two have more in common while still being perfect foils of one another. Both have their strong areas: confident, strength, and fervor to save their home. While both are impulsive, Sidon is thoughtful and warm vs Teba is reckless and cold. They both value strength of skill vs strength of mind (which I will cover in another post)