
He's just one of the charming aspects in A Link Between Worlds that make it such a beautiful game, despite being unappreciated.Able to fill your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office or garden with great-sounding music, news and chat, a DAB radio is an essential companion for many. Even though he has a helping role in a not as popular game, he's a perfect example of realistic development. Ravio is a complex character, truth be told. This is apart of Link's selfless courage, and not letting Ravio bloat his ego. Link became Ravio's inspiration and personal hero, someone who acted as a role model instead of someone to compare to. Where he got this confidence is up for debate, but it's certain a lot came from Link. He breaks out of his "coward" mindset and gets confidence, something he didn't think he had. When he barges in last minute to save Hilda, he's keeping the vow he made to his diary and following throughー like a hero. This is a metaphor for him coming to the realization that he's a lot more capable than he thinks, as he's been a huge aspect to Link's success all on his own. Throughout the game, though, he states that Link's courage has been rubbing off on him slowly. But, it's mostly because he thinks Link is far more capable than himself and doesn't believe he'd be of any use.ĭespite being incredibly wise, Ravio undercuts himself by covering it all up with his "coward" demeanor. While he constantly cheers on the player from the sidelines, he always says he can't actually help himself as an excuse for laziness. When he meets Link, he sits back and lets the hero do the work. In his diary, he notes that she's being duped and taken advantage of, but he never mentions that her decisions are wrong. The reason he never confronts Hilda about Yuga is that he, deep down, thinks that she knows what she's doing. He tells others he is just a coward to make up for the fact he doesn't believe he can do things himself, and that others are better than him. Ravio has a really bad inferiority complex, to put it bluntly. But he doubts his capabilities, which is why he never confronted it himself. However, Ravio is quite clever and was able to detect Yuga's lying earlier than everyone else. His journal shows that he never made the attempt to stop Hilda and Yuga's planning, and instead tried the only choice of running away. This is why he searches for a hero instead of becoming one himselfー he knows he's a coward and would never be able to stand up to Yuga. He knows his limitations, and is perfectly accepting of them. Upon learning Ravio's true identity, it's obvious that he is a liar for the greater good. He can be helpful, what with his renting and saving Link's life on more then one occasion, but whether or not this is all coincidence is up to decide. His simple demeanor is rather flat, and shows off a greedy coward pretty much.

He convinces the player he admires bravery and above most else, money. Ravio claims to be a humble coward, hailing from an unknown land and working as a traveling merchant. He reveals his identity as the Lorulean Linkー to Link and Zelda's shockー and convinces Hilda to see the error of her ways.Īfter Link and Zelda leave to the Sacred Realm, Ravio is seen alongside Hilda as Lorule's Triforce is restored. His true nature isn't displayed until Link triggers the final cutscenes of the story.Īfter defeating Yuganon, Ravio runs into the Lorulean Castle at the last minute to defend Hilda from the Hylians. Throughout the game, Ravio plays the role of a simple shopkeep who rents and sells items to Link. In exchange, he gives Link his magic bracelet. The Lorulean introduces himself with his identity hidden, and asks if he can stay at Link's place for a bit. Utilizing his bracelet, Ravio was able to go across worlds and bring Link back to his house after being knocked out at the beginning of the game. When the latter began planning to take Hyrule's Triforce alongside Yuga, Ravio packed up his things and fled Lorule to find a hero in Hyrule. As Link's Lorulean counterpart, Ravio served Princess Hilda in Lorule.
