Reede
Reede is the incumbent mayor of Hateno Village in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. He is a civilian leader involved in the village’s Mayoral Election and its dispute with Cece.
Key Takeaways
Mayor of Hateno Village
Reede is the non-playable mayor of Hateno Village, where he represents the settlement’s established agricultural and community traditions.
Role in The Mayoral Election
He is a central figure in the Side Adventure “The Mayoral Election,” which places his leadership in conflict with Cece’s vision for Hateno.
Non-Playable Character
Reede is not a playable character and has no player-accessible Sage ability or special combat role.
Hateno’s Changing Identity
Through Reede’s dispute with Cece, the game explores how Hateno Village balances its older rural identity with newer commercial and cultural influences.
Overview
Reede is the mayor of Hateno Village in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where he represents the settlement’s established leadership.
Reede is a local non-playable character and the mayor of Hateno Village.
His role centers on Hateno’s leadership and its changing public identity.
Link encounters Reede during the village’s mayoral dispute with Cece.
Although minor, Reede helps define Hateno’s community and local politics.
Background
Reede Before the Upheaval
Before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Reede was already serving as the mayor of Hateno Village. The game provides little additional detail about his early life, previous occupations, or the circumstances that led to his election. His established position, however, places him among Hateno’s long-standing civilian leaders before the Upheaval disrupts life across Hyrule.
Role in the Story
SpoilersPersonality & Motivations
Reede is a cautious, tradition-minded mayor whose priorities are tied to Hateno Village’s established identity. During the dispute with Cece, he argues for preserving the village’s customs rather than embracing every change associated with her fashion business. His position makes him appear resistant to modernization, but his actions frame that resistance as a political and communal disagreement rather than personal hostility. He remains focused on what he believes will protect Hateno’s character and long-term interests.
Reede’s guarded behavior also reveals a private side that contrasts with his public image as a village leader. His secrecy during the events surrounding “Reede’s Secret” suggests that he is not simply a rigid traditionalist; he can pursue personal ideas while presenting himself as a defender of established ways. The conflict with Cece exposes his central contradiction: he wants Hateno to remain recognizably itself, yet the village’s future requires cooperation with people promoting change. His eventual willingness to engage with the dispute rather than ignore it shows a practical side beneath his stubbornness.
Relationships
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Hateno Village
Reede is the mayor of Hateno Village.
Cece
Reede and Cece represent opposing positions in Hateno Village’s leadership dispute.
Clavia
Clavia is associated with Reede’s household in Hateno Village.
Sophie
Sophie is connected to Reede’s family and the Hateno Village cast.
Mission Appearances
Reede appears as the incumbent mayor of Hateno Village during the opening stage of the village’s mayoral conflict. The Side Adventure establishes his rivalry with Cece and frames the local political dispute that Link helps investigate.
This Side Adventure focuses on Reede’s private activities away from his public duties as mayor. Link’s involvement reveals another aspect of Reede’s character and provides context for his priorities during the Hateno Village storyline.
Reede is one of the central figures in Hateno Village’s mayoral election. The Side Adventure brings the dispute between Reede and Cece to its conclusion and resolves the village’s leadership conflict.
Reede appears in this later Hateno Village Side Adventure, which connects his responsibilities as mayor with the search for a distinctive local dish. The quest gives him a smaller follow-up role after the election storyline.
Locations and Properties
Hateno Village
Reede is associated with Hateno Village, where he serves as mayor and appears during the village’s local affairs. The village functions as his established base in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom; no separate character-specific property is necessary for this section.
Character Development
Reede’s development is defined by a shift from guarded traditionalism to cooperation. As Hateno Village’s mayor, he initially treats Cece’s growing influence as a threat to the village’s established identity and resists the changes associated with her fashion movement. His opposition is not presented as simple hostility; it reflects his concern that Hateno could lose the customs and character that shaped it. Through the mayoral conflict, Reede is forced to acknowledge that preserving the village does not require rejecting every new idea. By the end of the dispute, he accepts Cece’s place in Hateno’s future and is willing to work alongside her rather than treating tradition and change as mutually exclusive. His arc is modest, but it gives the village’s political conflict a conciliatory resolution.
Appearance and Design
Reede is presented as an elderly village mayor with white hair and a prominent mustache, giving him an immediately recognizable, dignified appearance. His clothing is practical and formal rather than suited for combat, matching his role as a local civic leader in Hateno Village. The design communicates authority through his age, composed presentation, and distinctive facial hair instead of armor, weapons, or magical effects. Nothing in his appearance suggests that he is a frontline fighter; his visual identity is grounded in the everyday leadership and rural setting of Hateno Village.
Trivia
- Reede returns from Breath of the Wild as Hateno Village’s mayor. In Tears of the Kingdom, his position becomes central to the village’s Mayoral Election, creating a direct continuity link between the two games.