#monkton

Monkton fulfills important NPC role of telling us about the area. In Breath of the Wild, he tells us about the North Lomei Labrinth and the Forgotten Temple. However, it's told to us through harrowing childhood stories where he loses friends to each location.

However, then we learn:

It's a compelling way to tell us about the area.

There is a Stalhorse over by the maze. I wonder if it used to be Harry.

In Tears of the Kingdom, he still gives directions, but with less harrowing tales.