The Mystery Travelers of Breath of the Wild

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you for 10.000 "SUBCRIBERS!" Yes. I just redefined this word and left out the middle S.... god I need sleep... Have a good and if possible lazy sunday!

[@DarthTippExx]

Congrats! With the quality of your content you definitely deserve it

[@meking1808]

Wow congrats! Go and get some sleep, you deserve it!

[@_deku_1361]

Hey I found out your channel about two days ago and started watching it today I love these videos

[@miaswapp]

Your videos are so well thought out it’s not surprising for me to believe that your growing so quickly! Maybe for your 10,000 subscribers special you can say what your favorite game bosses are from any game series and why.

[@hotcrossbuns6585]

Congrats! And it's already monday here in AUS :(

[@noorijon]

one of the campsites that always makes me a little sad is placed right outside the Goma Asaagh shrine in the Hebra region. the shrine itself is behind some ice that you have to melt, so I can only assume that the camper(s) were trying to get in somehow. right behind the campsite you can find an ice wizzrobe; it's never made clear, but I kind of assume that whoever was camped out there either froze to death or was killed by the wizzrobe. it might just be over speculation, but I think that these sorts of details make exploring this version of Hyrule a lot of fun and really interesting

[@MonsterMaze]

Oooh that is indeed dark... I didn't even know there was a campsite there. Thanks for sharing!

[@noorijon]

@@MonsterMaze no problem dude! love your content, you're great at editing

[@PhoenixClank]

You can get a lot more dark and speculate that whatever progress the camper(s) made melting the ice in daylight, was rectified by the wizzrobe overnight while the camper(s) were sleeping. After a few days they gave up, or tried until they froze to death. Since wizzrobes always seem to be so gleeful, you might even theorize the ice wizzrobe saw this as a fun little game and had no idea how much of a dick it was being.

[@noorijon]

@@PhoenixClank aw geez dude i was thinking something dark not terrifying 👀

[@mmyr8ado.360]

The ice wizzrobe is visible from the ten.t The campers probably knew how dangerous those were and ran away.

[@sorenfarley]

This man named a horse Harry for a 2 second clip. Dedication.

[@MonsterMaze]

You know it!

[@MonsterMaze]

@Guillaume Héroux Nope, I really did register a horse last minute for this video. It almost didn't make it in since I was already halfway through editing when I decided to capture some extra stuff.

[@sayjay1386]

I noticed this too and appreciated the dedication 😂

[@jorgecampos2643]

Speaking of horses have you met Sinch who rides Sinch? He's quite rude

[@lozssaddict]

Id 👍 your comment, but it's nice how it is.

[@DarthTippExx]

My god I was NOT prepared for that intro For real though I love the attention to detail in the world design in this game. It's amazing how easy it is to find little details about places or people without even looking for it.

[@MonsterMaze]

Yes! I totally stumbled upon that story of Harry the horse on accident. I was already in the final phase of my script when I made that discovery. The story was initially not that interesting, and I was even thinking about scrapping it and replacing it with something else.

[@justinbombach9873]

I thought that intro was from a game at first (I've only played The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and the original) until I heard that it might have been limitations from hardware. P.S. I loved the intro!

[@kayleerogers6043]

I love the idea that the man under the bridge is a call back to “ the man under the bridge”

[@Ninjaananas]

Such mysteries just make the game so much more immersive.

[@MonsterMaze]

Agreed

[@emmanuelgonzalezcaseira9141]

You know? I actually wouldn't mind you making a small series out of this :) it was interesting. You finding camps and searching for who may have put it up and use it in the first place.

[@MonsterMaze]

Ah mini series would be a possibility for sure. I'd have to reach in some cases, but its still fun to play detective in this world ^^

[@iceneko9170]

a mini series of these would definitely be awesome.

[@mangomaking]

i second this idea! 👀

[@nbmoleminer5051]

@@MonsterMaze I'd watch it.

[@janel8169]

For the random spots in the Hebra regions, I just assumed it was Selmie lol. Thanks for the video!

[@djak4803]

ok

[@stxdude830]

Okay

[@walnut2446]

Ok

[@TsukimuraMidori]

Okay

[@julianjuez]

For those of you discovering this channel with this video, I'd recommend you to watch all of the previous ones: they are all small gems within the KZbin ecosystem. "The Big Puzzle - Breath of the Wild 2 Trailer" is just mind blowing. One of those videos that are on an entirely new level. I dare to say I am not the only one who sees Monster Maze as a breath of fresh air during these days/weeks/months of waiting for the sequel to be released.

[@jenniferchough]

Here's another little mystery: Sometimes I'll pass by one of those campfires in a very remote and dangerous location, long abandoned and doused by the original camper... only to find it lit once more a little later on when I pass by it again on the way out with no one there. WHO LIT IT?!?

[@MonsterMaze]

Woah! That is indeed very weird. I'd like to look into it. Did you experience this with a specific spot?

[@felixc543]

This is different but I'm thinking about the fact the fire under the bridge is often lit...

[@RwanLink]

The red flags looks like the ones from gerudo desert in Oot. Good video! Keep up the good work ;)

[@ant0editsstuffd211]

Hey hello i follow you

[@lealasmith7491]

I've been thinking the same!

[@Usith]

KEEP MAKING VIDEOS YOU ARE SUCH AN AWESOME PERSON WE LOVE YOU

[@confusedpufferfish2607]

I agree completely 👍🏻

[@kaninekodiak]

the one that always haunted me was the shrine quest on top of the snowy mountain (i forget where, the one where you have to hold the snowball so its shadow is cast over the shrine activation panel), there's the ruin of an old shack (interesting place to build a house, but that's another mystery altogether) with a campsite inside and a journal detailing a man who tried to find the secret of the shrine, only to slowly starve/freeze to death. it legitimately filled me with dread.

[@cheerydownylox56]

This channels got the same quality as most big KZbinrs, yet it’s only 2 months old.

[@actualmoth1796]

Wait, Monster Maze is two months old? It’s so professional I definitely thought he’s been around for longer! I only respect him even more now

[@felixc543]

He has such fresh new takes, I'm impressed that he decided to jump in at this point

[@istabkiwisforfun7907]

THIS WAS AMAZING great video your content is getting better and better can’t wait for more

[@neo_b]

this passion and new outlook for the Zelda series is what i have been searching for since forever! not to mention how humble you seem and your soothing voice! things you rarely find these days! glad to be subbed for this amazing channel!

[@harkharring2572]

I want to play breath of the wild, but as a traveler like the other people walking around. Only using mostly travelers weapons and the hylian armor. Using a mild horse to travel around. Maybe focus on quests found in towns.

[@Jacob-ux2ni]

3:39 My favorite line.

[@L337M4573RK]

What about the mysterious campsite made inside the remains of a lone cabin sitting on a plateau WNW of the Desert Labyrinth? It's part of a Shrine Quest puzzle, but the premise of this quest is still quite dark. If you read the lone journal that was left at the site, not only will Link learn how to solve the nature puzzle, but will also learn of how the previous occupant slowly froze to death in order to figure it all out!

[@Sixalaa]

That intro alone is some pretty badass creepy pasta! It's nice to see someone paying attention to these details, like the left behind campsites. I did not know about the campsite under the bridge (in botw) and I too hope it's supposed to be a little omage to the original with the bottle x3 I'm really amazed by the travelers in this game, like they legit travel! You can travel with them to different places along the roads. They don't just appear in the next city. The NPCs having their own lifes sure is amazing. Even if most NPCs feel a bit cold and unmemorable in botw, their behaviour is a plus for them :D

[@sageofsquirrels111]

I do appreciate the theorizing on old game mechanics/limitations actually being part of the curse on Hyrule.

[@lisbethlauridsen7132]

I like the idea of the "lost camps" being link's old camps.. since they are all done in the same way, and many of them "daring"..also it makes a nice tribute - "where you have been - but dont remember" - dont know, just like the symbolism of it - some of them are so lonesom

[@oldmetalhippyoldmetalhippy1971]

Wow, two years ago you had just reached 10k subscribers now you are approaching 140k! Amazing ! Cool video ! I can't wait for the onslaught of videos TotK will bring when it finally gets in our hands. Videos for years to come!

[@periodicgaming5159]

I like how you got a horse, named it Hary, and then went into the maze just to make a short clip of you whistling and the game telling you that Harry didn’t hear you. Great time and effort for a few seconds.

[@fuchigole]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite Zelda theorists, congrats for your videos.

[@victorndende5981]

BOTW is an exceptional game when you look it under the world design perspective. the whole world is basically the story ans absolutely everything has a meaning in there. I desagree when people tell that the game has a bad story or could've done a better job unfolding it. it is just that the story is hidden, bits by bits, here and there. if you care about it, you'll go and find clues. the story is there, but it's just THERE. this game is the true definition of an open world game, with a phenomenal lore, so big that people are still finding stuff almost 4 years after its release. I just can't wait to see where the developpers will take the series with the sequel.

[@meking1808]

Hopefully we see more of these travellers in BoTW 2!

[@AlphaC0re]

Make this into a series. Emmanuel Gonzalez Caseira’s idea. I’d love to see this as a series.

[@hedgehogfurystephen8541]

I love how fresh your botw videos are! They aren't like the thousands of other botw videos that theorize and talk about the SAME DAMN THING. I stopped watching Zelda theories after a while because I got tired of setting theories on the same thing over and over, but now that I've found your channel, in hooked! Keep up the good work 👍

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you! I will try to mix it up as much as possible

[@thealvabro1852]

*watches the opening while snickering the whole time* "Okay, I like this guy."

[@thetwizard9290]

Nothing interesting to comment, just helping the algorithm!

[@thomaspereira1545]

I'll help too!

[@qlv2580]

wait, does commenting on a video influence the algorithm?

[@user-ze7sj4qy6q]

QLV yes :) interactions especially comments make the video more likely to show up

[@robinbeck7716]

Just gonna help out a bit too

[@wutmagna7222]

Providing assistance... Complete.

[@JQuelin7]

8:10 Holy cow it must’ve taken forever to get a horse to the labyrinth

[@hoo7797]

There's an abandoned camosite at Satori Mountain, right next to an apple groove where you can find several farming tools. My theory is that, since the Lord of the Mountain is implied to be the reincarnation of a sage, this campsite was where said sage slept, and the apple groove was cultivated by him in order to feed himself, as it's most likely he didn't eat animals.

[@demantim]

Thanks for using my music, great to see how you used it =D . (BTW you threw me for a loop at the intro - I kept restarting my audio gear because I though something was wrong with the low-pitched voice xD)

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you for providing such an amazing track! I hope more people will be fludding your channel. You definitely deserve it!

[@demantim]

@@MonsterMaze Thanks man! Feel free to keep using tracks in this way if you ever feel like it =) .

[@senordivinebeast646]

Botw definitely has details scattered all over! Great video!

[@kitecorbin3914]

Poor Harry 😣 I like the theory that he is the stalhorse. I love stalhorses and wish I could keep one in a stable. They are so sweet 😭😭

[@FlameShroom]

Tf it’s dead

[@morganpresley496]

I think that the makeshift flags are actually the remains of tents! if you look at the tents that still exist, they are made of a triangular piece of cloth, with two corners pinned to the ground and the third corner suspended in the air. One of the tents you showed has the third corner raised by attaching it to a nearby boulder, but if you're out on the plains the best way to to that would be to tie that corner to a stick planted in the ground. My guess is that the ribbon is used to tie the tent fabric to the stick, and the structure is left behind either in a rush, or as a favor to future travelers. It would also make sense for a ribboned stick to be left at the stables for travelers who can't afford a bed inside.

[@TriforceTrends]

That intro was bloody amazing lol, hope you’re doing well man

[@MonsterMaze]

Doing good! Just veeeery tired. This video took way longer to make than I anticipated. I had to capture so much footage, and my voice was raspy as can be while recording haha.

[@TriforceTrends]

Monster Maze I know the pain man, sometimes your voice just says no! Lol

[@bluegem8582]

wait, harry and mary were horses? i never knew that! i hadnt put much though into it, and assumed the people that were there as well were the descendants, that blows my mind

[@sonadowfangirl30869]

There are still quite a few people out there who are of the opinion that Botw's Hyrule is much too empty and boring, but I think I've never seen Hyrule more alive. And ironically, it's after Hyrule fell.

[@ernestoacompa5064]

So happy to know I'm not alone in this. I always wondered who set up the convenient camps we use throughout Hyrule. Congratulations on the 10K my guy!! I love how you dropped them bananas like we're in DK Country

[@MonsterMaze]

Bananas for everyone!

[@unmeiartist]

A really fascinating video. I just found your channel awhile ago and I admire how thorough you are in analyzing these small, interesting details! I myself have always been so intrigued by these abandoned campsites. I didn’t have a clue about the one under the bridge since I’ve only played 3D Zelda games. Mad props for how much work you put into these vids, they are so enthralling!

[@Werewolf914]

Congratulations on 10k can't wait till July when you hit 20k!

[@markwallfisch2769]

I really enjoyed watching this one, and I really can't believe how far you've come. I believe you still have a long KZbin journey ahead of you! And don't you worry we'll be right here. And again keep up the good! :) work.

[@TastyWafflesForBreakfast]

In the Maze north of the Akkala Tech Lab is, when I remember correctly, a lone cold campfire with a soldiers sword and shield. When I saw that, I thought about an unlucky traveler or soldier who got himself trapped inside the maze and died there on the spot. I think it was near the ruined guardian on the west side of the maze. Maybe it stalked around the maze and was like a spider like version of the normal stalkers and he gave his life destroying it, only for the normal stalker in the entrance to remain.

[@garfi3140]

Congratulations for hitting 10k subs, you really deserve more by the quality of your videos. I think it´s really cool that there is a little backstory to almost everything in Zelda Botw.

[@inigomontoya4032]

Dude... Anything Zelda related is welcome. I've enjoyed your theories as well as your delivery. Keep it up! I'd love to hear your ranking of every mainstream Zelda title.

[@MonsterMaze]

Time for a tier list in the near future then :)

[@neveerland]

God, it's videos like this that remind me just how much I love breath of the wild :') thank you so much!

[@rescap8731]

8:02 I just love the level of detail in your videos ! Keep it up 👍

[@John-cena6483]

First video I've seen I've yours. I better see some more in my recommended soon. Good job, nice intro.

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you!

[@1timemelody1]

I always figured the flags were markers to indicate to travelers that these places are safe places to spend the night, like how cairns in real life are used in areas of remote wilderness to act as signage about direction and safety, or the presence of a food cache. Thus why you also see them near stables: safe harbor. Even if some are located in dangerous regions, I'm pretty sure they are all situated such that you won't draw enemy aggro. Unless of course, you lured something there.

[@confusedpufferfish2607]

Im so excited for botw 2!!!

[@princesscadance197]

4:20 - 4:22 that editing is gold.

[@Ironcabbit]

There is one traveler - usually near the Coliseum Ruins - whom literally tells you it’s not safe to travel alone while TRAVELING ALONE.

[@edsardpluis1563]

The quality of your videos is absolutely amazing for someone with only 10k subs you defo earned a new subscriber

[@Mote.]

One of the travelers has a lantern attached to their back. Like how link could attach it to his belt in twilight princess. It looks cool.

[@MonsterMaze]

Indeed! It just seems so weird that everyone else has lanterns, yet Link (and zelda in the botw2 trailer) seem restricted to torches.

[@owenreimold7668]

it could just be because the calamity destroyed so many towns/villages and the were forced to leave because there are guardians and other monstrosities near their old homes

[@AlvarM]

I just subbed a few days ago and have seen a lot of your content but just heard you say you're Dutch, I live in the Netherlands and I love supporting local creative people! Great channel!

[@stephaniewillcox8067]

“You had me in the first 1minute and 30 seconds not gonna lie” I live typing memes

[@RealRomplayer]

Wait, Harry and Mary were horses instead of human children? Oh boy, I didn't catch that in the games :D I actually thought he was talking about real persons there and was surprised about the sudden grim tone of the game here.

[@Tott56]

I love all these little things that they packed into the game

[@orangebyte]

Wow gefeliciteerd met je 10K subscribers! Je video’s zijn echt van fantastische kwaliteit dus je hebt je subs meer dan verdiend! Ik kijk uit naar je toekomstige content, ga zo door!

[@MonsterMaze]

Bedankt!

[@IssaalaaRacing]

I think those sticks with a ribbon to it is actually the remains of the tent. As the tie and the ribbon at the end looks very similar to the way the tent is tied. So maybe it used to be a tent that got torn off, or if there happens to be another tent nearby it could be like the older tent they had and got replaced or repurposed to something. I mean their tent it literally a blanket tied to a stick. And plus, a the thingy for setecting whether or wind speed won't be necessary or functional in a maze with giant wall, and so Will a beacon, I mean the tent is more visible than it already.. So it's definitely interesting what it's ment to be.... Maybe it's own separate theory or mini theory later?

[@skittlebread41]

I can’t put out any quality videos I have like one I’m proud of and this guy comes on KZbin and gains thousands of subscribers and has some of the best Zelda videos I’ve seen on KZbin in a few months. My guy are you magical

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you man. And keep uploading and making stuff. It took me years to get to a decent level.

[@ShinySemexy]

I just finished my completionist run of Breath of the Wild last week! Such an amazing game :)

[@XX-sp3tt]

The man under the bridge addressed Link by name, and knew he was in trouble. Link was not a stranger.

[@SheikAshii]

Your editing makes these videos sooooo good. I think the rest of KZbin should take note when it comes to Zelda content

[@asten8049]

There is not only a guy under the bridge in A Link To The Past. But also in A Link's Awakening, which is very important in the trading game to get the mermaid necklace.

[@SilentVinyl]

They really did put a lot of detail into this game

[@DerEuropaer]

This game is so well designed and the developers have shown such an attention to detail with other things, that I am absolutely certain the skeketon horse outside the maze is no coincidence, but was placed there on purpose. God I love this game..

[@MonsterMaze]

[@mindsight9732]

@@MonsterMaze Go rescue harry and bring him back! lol

[@Just_a_fish793]

Wow this is high quality even for you

[@froggggsss]

idk if anyone has commented this already but there was a npc in the Hebra region researching a shrine. (i forget specifically where it was) but ik there was a remain of what looked like a broken shack. there was also a campfire and a journal. in the journal it describes the npc's research with the shrine and how to solve the puzzle of how to get into it. sadly, i think the npc died of hypothermia because they state in the journal that they were running out of wood and temperatures were getting colder.

[@felixc543]

Oftentimes when I pass by the camp under the bridge, the fire is lit, it feels like I just missed the guys I love meeting travelers in botw and like to think most of these travelers are still out there, and especially that there are some that we just happen to never cross paths with

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

Just now I went to it and the fire was lit. I'd like to meet these travelers but it sadly seems they're no longer with us

[@Mote.]

I love the style and look of botw npcs. The travelers with their backpacks and lanterns and shields

[@Needlesszer0]

This is the first video, on your channel, I ever watched. You did a great job and kept my interest. You just earned a sub. Also great collab with MaskoNintendoBandito, looking forward for more collabs!

[@traitorlord7832]

8:04 I appreciate that little detail that some people might miss.

[@MonsterMaze]

Harry has now become my favourite horse to use in the game

[@jsprmldr]

Video idea: whether the sheikah slate will return in botw 2 and if so, in what way; with the same abilities as before or with new abilities or maybe something complete different. I think it's interesting to think about and haven't really seen a vid about it. Love your content btw, keep it up

[@tanya-789]

Congratulations on more than 10k! Your content is interesting, videos are polished and you have a very smooth voice! Keep it up!

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you!

[@dayshallcomeagain]

The camp in cstle town could also be the bandit Misko's. He too snuck into the castle and retrieved the items you can find in the dlc.

[@MonsterMaze]

Oh yeah, you are totally right!

[@farhaanj4330]

Man, you missed one!! So in the description of the Lord of the Mountain, it says that he's a reincarnation of a dead sage who lived on the mountain. There's a campsite there. Maybe it was his? Also, there's a dude at wetland stable who went to satori mountain only to be chased off by the lord of the mountain. Maybe it was him who made the campsite. Also, recently, I have been planning to make a video, in defence of botw's flaws, where I would talk about the music, slipping while climbing in rain, the dungeons etc. However, I am not a youtuber by any sorts, and I feel you would do a much better job. Maybe give it a shot? If you need someone to help, I'm always here! Also, I really can't believe you shouted out Tim De Man. It's just so wholesome to see other youtubers support each other. His covers are amazing, aren't they? How did you find his channel? (did you see his comment on your trailer video?)

[@MonsterMaze]

Aah yes, the Lord of the Mountain. I kinda left that one out on purpose because there are 2 already great videos covering everything found on that mountain. Tim responded to one of my community posts, and we started talking. I checked out his channel and saw his amazing covers. He offered me to use his music if I credit him ^^. I agree that its always great to have people working together to produce good content.

[@oscie]

You are my favourite zelda botw theory channel! You get so in-depth and it's awesome.

[@_-7734]

how can you produce this much quality content in this short time? you belong to the s-tier my man

[@MonsterMaze]

A lot of stress, but of the fun kind haha. This one was supposed to release yesterday, but I had some issues with my voice while recording yesterday :(

[@_-7734]

@@MonsterMaze dont stress it, you are definently the best zelda youtuber. just take your time and keep being the best!

[@alternimousdimension1664]

That opening... oh god, I cracked up.

[@michaelthem3]

Would be great to see you work with Hyrule Gamer, he's one of my favorites, and always has fresh ideas.

[@Nina9er]

OMG I love this. I really needed something like this today, thanx MM.

[@SapphireSolstice67]

Wow you showed me more to a game that I thought had had all its secrets uncovered already. Thank you

[@ozelodl4050]

Great Video, your content is absolutely insane

[@wutmagna7222]

That was probably the best outro I've seen in a while. Truly bananas.

[@MonsterMaze]

I think Im becoming a Yiga... obsessed with them

[@Kidgib5]

LttP bridge call back. Dude you're the best.

[@r_i_e_n_a1471]

I really love all the side guests and npcs in botw! I completed them all😁 It rly fleshed out the world, especially when you would meet the same characters again far away from the place you saw them last time! 🤯 Their talks and tales rly made you interested in finding the mysterious places! I never rly thought about the abandoned camps. They rly are in weird places, huh!

[@MonsterMaze]

Indeed!

[@valeriacontreras7515]

Loved this video!! It is amaizing how many interesting stories are in one game!

[@user-rv9ds8iw6g]

Dude... I never noticed the camp under the bridge...

[@rockmanlamar]

Harry is the Stalhorse LoL. It would've been cool if bringing that specific Stalhorse back to the old man caused a reaction from the old man.

[@heroofangst]

I always thought Harry and Mary were people OML I was so confused when he said they had decendants... And that they were kids... Oof

[@PoserPosse]

That confused me as well. It only makes sense for them to be horses. Or an old man calling young adults, kids.

[@lealasmith7491]

Just found your channel and so far I'm addicted to your content.

[@MonsterMaze]

Wow, thanks! That means a lot ^^. Glad you are enjoying the content.. Always a good motivation!

[@rtp6343]

Seeing a Monster Maze video in your notification box is like seeing presents under the tree on Christmas Day

[@MonsterMaze]

Ho ho ho!

[@bagelgod946]

Your videos have such great presentation!!!

[@Piggy24]

Link Mr. Hero Man, Savior of Worlds.

[@GladiusTR]

That Harry and Mary video plot twist got me!

[@lambdillion4610]

This is a stupidly well-made video. Good job my guy!

[@MonsterMaze]

Thank you!