Castles and knights. Swords and shields. Peasants and princesses. I adore anything with strong medieval vibes. It’s why I feel so drawn to the Zelda series, which borrows heavily from the European middle ages (particularly the 14th and 15th centuries). The time period feels so fantastical it’s easy to forget it was real. But that’s…
You know that feeling when you look at a photo of your childhood self and think: “Wow, I look so young and happy?” If you’re a 90s kid like me, that’s usually a printed photo from your mom’s old family album, faded from the passage of time and carrying a scrawled date on the back. …
I’ve never bought into the concept of a god for humans. Do we deserve absolvement from all our sins, to go to a glorious heaven in the clouds? I’m not so sure. But a god for horses – for those beautiful creatures whose only desire is to run around freely, munch on some crunchy carrots,…
A group of warriors is only as strong as its leader, and this was certainly the case for the Gerudo and their leader Nabooru in Ocarina of Time. Beneath Nabooru’s beautiful exterior beats a heart brimming with courage, strength, and wit. Her commitment to her people was unwavering, and her resilience even in the face…
Hyrule endures many tragedies throughout the Zelda series, and one of the most poignant is, without a doubt, the Great Flood that occurs hundreds of years prior to the events of The Wind Waker. Due to the absence of the Hero of Time and Ganondorf breaking free from the Sacred Realm, the Goddesses resolved to…
For a long time, the Master Sword’s primary defining feature was its clear homage to the legend of Excalibur, the sword in the stone that could only be drawn by the rightful heir, Arthur Pendragon. With the Master Sword resting in a pedestal, waiting to be drawn by the one and only hero Link, the…
Many Zelda games begin with Link waking up in a cozy, quaint home, ready to embark on his noble quest, despite usually looking a little groggy (I’m not a morning person, so I can totally relate). It establishes the beginning of his hero’s journey as secure and comfortable, which is a direct contrast with the…
Hello, it’s me – the resident Gerudo nerd again. I love any and all Gerudo fan art, portraying any version of the Gerudo, and I’m particularly drawn to pieces that celebrate their characteristics of strength, fierceness, and beauty. Every now and then, though, I see a refreshing representation of their race and fall in love…
It’s a wonderful feeling figuring out how to beat a boss, particularly those in the Zelda series, as they often integrate puzzle elements. You study their behavior and attack patterns, use a sequence of dodges or stun attacks, and unleash a flurry of sword swipes to emerge victorious. Sometimes, though, when you’re young, you can’t…
Ahh, isn’t there something magical about waking up to sunlight streaming through the bedroom curtains? It’s an instant dose of dopamine when you step outside and the sunshine lights up everything around you, and a gentle breeze carries that nostalgic aroma of warmth in the air. It’s the very essence of summer. Do you know…
The Lord of the Mountain is a unique horse-like creature in Breath of the Wild that appears on Satori Mountain, under a cherry blossom tree together with a group of Blupees. It has interesting lore that explains it is the reincarnation of a sage that died on the mountain and now protects the land. It…
The Zelda series is full of colorful characters that leave a lasting impression on players. From hands coming out of toilets to pirate sailors who go on adventures with Link across vast seas, the games’ characters stay with us. Despite being more gritty and realistic compared to other Zelda games, even Twilight Princess is home…
Ocarina of Time definitely wanted to make good use of Link’s ability to dive underwater when Hyrule entered the three-dimensional plain. From a caged shark, a submerged ocarina, an underwater temple, and a good old message in a bottle, Link finds all sorts of oddities throughout the watery depths of the world. Link’s discovery of…
Hudson is a humble, stoic, yet friendly construction worker in Breath of the Wild who builds the quaint, island-based village called Tarrey Town from the ground up, with his own two hands and many sons. Well, not his “sons” as in children, but rather a diverse group of workers who all bear a name ending…
Throughout his journey in Majora’s Mask, Link has to traverse a variety of terrains, climates, and regions. He meets different races and experiences the different lives of those races — literally. One of the first and arguably most challenging he has to embody is the Deku Scrub, particularly when he reaches the Deku Palace for…
