They say that the best way to exercise mindfulness is to close your eyes and listen to the ocean waves rolling in and out. To feel the sun’s rays beating on your back until it burns through to the soul whilst inhaling the soft sea breeze and exhaling forgotten troubles. At this moment, as the…
As the sun begins to rise above the blades of an ancient windmill, the Cucco’s greet the day with a crow and cluck while the locals prepare to start another day just the same as the day before. With a cozy yet humble feel, Kakariko Village seems like a perfect corner of Hyrule’s map, but…
There is no doubt in my mind that the 80s produced some of the world’s most iconic entertainment media, which has grown in culture as the years pass. It was a decade where movie posters were an art form, full of inventiveness and creativity that left audiences flooding to the cinema and producing a future…
Autumn is by far my favorite season. The sun starts to set earlier and earlier as the colors in the trees change to a beautiful burning orange. As we approach the shortest and darkest days of the year, we replace crisp Summer evenings with cozy nights spent around bright fires, snuggled in thick woolly blankets…
From “Zelda’s Lullaby” to “Dragon Roost Island” and “Midna’s Lament”, The Legend of Zelda series is iconic for producing so many incredible musical themes, which fully immerse fans into the many versions of Hyrule. Although visually stunning, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild tends to focus more on the themes of scarcity, space…
Hyrule has always been an interesting world full of wondrous places to explore, hidden secrets to discover, and an array of fascinating characters to meet. When Link crossed over the bridge that separated Kokiri Forest and Hyrule Field, he left behind the life he knew, and although this land may have seemed alien at first,…
Why is it so hard to choose what to eat, even when you are as empty as an unoccupied bottle? And why is it even worse when you are with someone who is just as indecisive as you? It is an occurrence that I know all too well when it comes to a night in…
One moment you are discovering what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule; innocently traveling across vast fields, through magnificent forests and up colossal mountain peaks, when all of a sudden, the sky starts to turn a sickly scarlet and specs of red suffocate your existence to the sound of ominous tones. Escape is impossible…
Is there any greater feeling than conquering levels in a video game and becoming a hero? The overwhelming sense of accomplishment, the knowledge that you have leveled up in skill, and the excitement of what further perils await – that is what makes being submerged in a fantasy world unforgettable and what drives us to…
My dearest grandson, As I watch a ghostly fog reach forward and curl toward Outset Island, it takes me back to a time when my world seemed faded and my heart was heavy with loss. I often find myself looking out to sea, hoping to catch a glimpse of sails on the horizon once again,…
“This boy, who traveled through time to save the land, was known as the Hero of Time. The boy’s tale was passed down through generations until it became legend… But then, a day came when a fell wind began to blow across the kingdom. The great evil that all thought had been forever sealed away…
There is something indescribable about an enticing title screen that really sets the mood for any videogame or entertainment media and The Legend of Zelda franchise is no exception. In fact, it may come to no surprise at all that my favorite title screens come from my favorite videogame series and each one is as…
Could everyone please stand for her royal majesty, Princess Ruto. Feisty, headstrong, and a tad spoiled, the princess of the Zora’s is not your average damsel in distress, but then again, who is in the land of Hyrule? A tomboy in her own right, Ruto is the sole embodiment of a child who has little…
Homemade gifts are the best kind of gifts. Not only are they one-of-a-kind but knowing that someone has put the time and effort into creating something special, that is especially for you, is the best kind of feeling. It comes from the heart and brings with it a sense of cherishing that cannot easily be…
As I write this paragraph, I am fast approaching my one-year wedding anniversary. For a bride, weddings can be as frustrating and stressful as a Water Temple. The responsibility of a bridesmaid can be just as bad, however, especially when it comes to finding the perfect wedding gift. Luckily for me, my bridesmaid, who has…
