Noki elder
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- This article is about the elderly Noki in Noki Bay. For the elderly Noki in Pinna Park, see Park director.
| Noki elder | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine | |
| Species | Noki |
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
- “I am just an old man who loves nothing but fishing. COUGH! HACKPTH! HACKPTH!”
- —Noki elder, Super Mario Sunshine
The Noki elder[1][2] is a Noki fisherman who lives in Noki Bay in Super Mario Sunshine. He meets Mario and FLUDD when they first come to Noki Bay, explaining to them that the water of the bay has been polluted, leaving him unable to fish. The Noki elder also tells them that the waterfall that brings clear water to Noki Bay has been corked, and he shows them the Monty Mole whom he claims did it. He begs Mario to travel to the top of the waterfall and uncork it. Although Mario's doing so does not solve the problem, the Noki elder continues trying to find solutions to clear the water, including by sending Mario to fight Gooper Blooper and travel underwater to battle Eely-Mouth. The Noki elder teaches Mario how to use a diving suit to stay underwater during his battle against Eely-Mouth. He tests him by asking him to collect all eight Red Coins in a bottle. After the defeat of Eely-Mouth, the water is clean once again. The Noki elder continues to give Mario hints throughout the rest of the Noki Bay missions, and after the eventual defeat of Bowser and Bowser Jr., the Noki elder can be seen celebrating in Delfino Plaza. He has a grandson who can usually be found in Noki Bay as well.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 長老[3] Chōrō |
Elder | |
| French | Vieux Noki[4] | Old Noki | |
| Italian | Nonno Noki[5] | Granpa Noki |
References[edit]
- ^ Loe, Casey (August 12, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Perfect Guide. Versus Books (American English). ISBN 1-931886-09-1. Page 92.
- ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-3961-1. Page 135.
- ^ October 19, 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Sunshine section. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 101.
- ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 101.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 101.
