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Did I startle you? I suppose that is only natural. As wide as the world is, I am the only boat upon it who can speak the words of men.
~ King of Red Lions greeting Link.
He who touches it will have whatever he desires granted... That is what you said, is it not, Ganondorf? Gods of the Triforce! Hear that which I desire! Hope! I desire hope for these children! Give them a future! Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!! And let our destinies finally be fulfilled… Ganondorf! May you drown with Hyrule!!!
~ King Daphnes wishing on the Triforce.

King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, also known as the King of Red Lions in his boat form, is the deuteragonist of the 2002 action-adventure game The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

He is the former King of Hyrule who was sealed beneath the sea after the gods flooded Hyrule. Upon Ganondorf's return, however, the king is awoken and takes the form of a talking boat to guide Link across the Great Sea and train him become a worthy successor to the Hero of Time.

Biography[]

The King of Red Lions first appears when Link was tossed across the Great Sea by the Helmaroc King. He brings Link to Windfall Island where he explains what the hero must do to save his sister Aryll. The King of Red Lions assists Link by letting him sail the boat to find a Goddess Pearl on three different islands in order to obtain the Master Sword.

After Link and Tetra rescue Aryll and other kidnapped girls from Forsaken Fortress, The King of Red Lions takes them to Hyrule Castle where he reveals that his true identity is Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule; king of the legendary land of Hyrule. He also reveals that Tetra is actually Princess Zelda and the evil king Ganondorf has been searching for her so can acquire the Triforce of Wisdom. In order to prevent this, King Daphnes tells Link they must find all the pieces of the Triforce of Courage and re-energize the Master Sword while Zelda remained hidden within Hyrule Castle.

King Daphnes would continue to help Link on his adventure as the King of Red Lions until he reappears in his true form during Link's confrontation with Ganondorf atop Ganon's Tower. He placed his hand on the newly reassembled Triforce and wished for Ganondorf and Hyrule to drown beneath the Great Sea so Link and Zelda can have a future free from their conflict.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

King of the Red Lions appears in the Pirate Ship stage as a temporary second platform, appearing behind the pirate ship. He also appears as a trophy and a sticker that give a boost on explosive attacks power by 20 to any fighter.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[]

Due to the Pirate Ship stage returning as a DLC stage, King of Red Lions reprises his role as a second platform. He also appears as a trophy.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

King of the Red Lions returns again in the Pirate Ship stage. He also appears as a advanced primary attack spirit that only can be purchased at Funky Kong's Shack. At 99, the spirit can be enhanced into King of Hyrule, an ace spirit that increases the user's duration of a transformation.

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