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Titles |
Jabun |
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Aliases |
Sage of Water, Sapphire Sage, Lord Jabu Jabu | |
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Birth |
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Death |
100 AG
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Jabun, more commonly known as Lord Jabu Jabu, is the second Sage of Water of Hyrule and the founder of the Zora Dominion.
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Etymology
Jabun's name has no meaning in his native tongue. The Zora adopted the word jabu into their language from his name, meaning 'almost god' or 'demigod'.

Stained glass depiction of Jabun in Hyrule Castle.
Physical Appearance
Jabun is a large Oshunite, roughly 100 feet in length. He is characterized by grey blue scales and two large blue eyes.
Powers and Abilities
Jabun was given the ability to control and manipulate water and its various states. He can both evaporate and freeze water and bend it into any shape or form. He was also capable of graceful flight, as he was a winged Oshunite.
Personality
Jabun is known for his vanity and over bloated ego. He refuses to speak to anyone other than his servants or worshippers. He has an insatiable appetite and is also known for his gluttony and laziness.
History
Spoiler warning! This section contains plot details. |
Ancient Age
Jabun was one of the few survivors of the slaughter brought on by the Ocean King's Phantom Army. He withdrew from the northern Great Sea and eventually found his way into Hyrule, settling at the source of the Zora River. There the Zora began to worship him, believing him to be Malkorbagia's successor and the Wind Fish of their legends. He established the Zora Dominion and formed the monarchy that would rule over for the next several thousand years.
First Golden Age
Jabun rests for many centuries, only awakening to instate new monarchs to the Zora throne. He is greatly disliked by the other Sages of the time, notably the Great Deku Tree. Shortly before the Gerudo Wars erupts he makes Princess Ruto his successor, after she is killed and Zaleen pleads with Jabun to bring her back to life.
The Gerudo Wars
Jabun is present when the Twili and River Zora invade the Zora's Domain in 100 AG. Slothful with age and his gluttony, he puts up no resistance against Veran, who kills him in retribution for her husband's death at the hand of Ruto.
Abilities
Mass Healing | Rapidly restores the health of injured units. Cannot be used on mechanical, undead, or spirit units. | |
Jabun's Wake | All allied units withing Jabu's aura slowly regenerate health. Does not affect mechanical, undead or spirit units. | |
Dusting Gale | Lord Jabu Jabu unleashes several powerful gusts with his wings. Enemies within Jabu's aura are dealth knockback and are stunned, allies are healed a portion of their health. |
Preceded by: Malkorbagia |
Position: Sage of Water 3000 BG - 100 AG |
Succeeded by: Princess Ruto |