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Medli

Rito attendant and Sage · Dragon Roost Island

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Medli is featured in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker — Rito attendant and Sage. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original GameCube release; HD sailing and Triforce-quest changes are outside this guide.

Biography

Medli serves the Rito community and helps Link during the Dragon Roost crisis. Her responsibilities eventually connect her to one of the game’s major cooperative dungeons.

Appearance

Medli has red-and-white Rito clothing, a beak-like nose and a harp associated with her later role.

Personality

She is conscientious and sometimes uncertain, but becomes more confident as she accepts a difficult duty. Her loyalty is expressed through practical help.

Role in the story

Early cooperation introduces her abilities before the Earth Temple storyline gives them greater importance. Her music and ancestry are tied to restoring the Master Sword’s power.

Gameplay and encounters

Use the Command Melody and her specific abilities during partner puzzles. Position both characters deliberately; moving only Link can leave the necessary partner on the wrong side of an obstacle.