Strich is a character in Skyward Sword.[2]
Biography
Strich is one of the students of the Knight Academy in Skyloft. Alongside his friends Groose and Cawlin, they have a reputation for being bullies. During the Wing Ceremony race, he and Cawlin will throw eggs at Link to help Groose win. Strich can be found in the Lumpy Pumpkin during the day, and in his and Cawlin's room at the Knight Academy at night. He has an affinity for insects and is willing to buy them from Link.[3][4] However, he will only buy three varieties of insects on any given night, according to his mood.[5]
Once Levias has been released from the control of the Bilocyte, Strich can be found on Bug Rock in the Thunderhead, where he runs a bug-catching mini-game called the Bug Heaven. When Beedle's Horned Colossus Beetle goes missing, Strich is revealed to have found it.[6] However, he refuses to return the bug unless Link collects 10 specific insects under three minutes.[7]
Insect Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
 Deku Hornet |
 1 Rupees
|
 Blessed Butterfly |
5 Rupees
|
 Skyloft Mantis |
10 Rupees
|
 Woodland Rhino Beetle |
20 Rupees
|
 Volcanic Ladybug |
20 Rupees
|
 Lanayru Ant |
20 Rupees
|
 Sky Stag Beetle |
20 Rupees
|
 Gerudo Dragonfly |
30 Rupees
|
 Starry Firefly |
30 Rupees
|
 Faron Grasshopper |
40 Rupees
|
 Eldin Roller |
40 Rupees
|
 Sand Cicada |
50 Rupees
|
Nomenclature
Strich's name most likely comes from ostrich.
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | FrenchEU | Latruche (SS)[8] | From "autruche" (ostrich). |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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Strich with his Loftwing -
Concept art of Strich and his friends from Hyrule Historia -
Concept art of Strich, his Loftwing, and other characters from Hyrule Historia
References
- ↑ "He is known for his interest in insects. He will even purchase insects if they interest him on that particular day." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 294
- ↑ "Look, I just really like bugs... I want to collect all kinds of bugs. Sometimes, I even dream about having, like, an entire island full of bugs..." — Strich (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Link, here's the plan. If you find a bug, come sell it to me. When it comes to bugs, Rupees are no object." — Strich (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "I won't just buy any bug, though. What I buy on any given day just depends on the mood I'm in." — Strich (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Well... Let's just say I managed to land a legendary Horned Colossus Beetle." — Strich (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "If you can pull off a time in my game that makes even me admit you are the master of bug catching, I'll give this little guy back." — Strich (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ Hyrule Historia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 24 (SS)