Majora’s Mask introduced a roster of characters stuck within a never-ending cycle of sorrow and despair. At the dawn of each rising day, each character, no matter how small, had a story to tell, a story to be saved. One such story began with a curse. Hidden by a mask, a young boy named Kafei,…
Throughout the history of Hyrule, Impa is a figure of white hair who emerges time and time again to protect Princess Zelda and aid her knight. The spin-off game, Hyrule Warriors, is no exception. In a game that celebrates The Legend of Zelda, we are presented with a young yet mature Impa. As one of…
“See you later…” Midna’s last words ring out at the Mirror Chamber above the Arbiter’s Grounds. Such simple and casual words of goodbye hiding what is left unsaid. Beneath Midna’s cool demeanor is a girl accepting a final farewell and sacrificing her own happiness for the future of both light and dark realms. The Twilight…
In the realm of The Wind Waker, the Zoras no longer swim the sea, giving up their fins and gills for beaks and wings. There is one Zora who’s spirit lives on, holding onto the traditions of the past so that her wisdom and her strength may live on. This Zora is known as Laruto.…
“… … … … … … … … If I was a sea gull, I would fly as far as I could! I would fly to far away places and sing for many people! …If I wish to the Wind Fish, I wonder if my dream will come true… … …” — Marin, Link’s Awakening.…
The resurrection of Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom shifted all four corners of the world into deadly Gloom infested lands known in history as the Upheaval. Many citizens were displaced, forced to move from the homes they loved and cared for in search of safer lands. Compared to the missing Princess and the pain…
In the beginning, the Three Golden Goddesses — Din, Nayru and Farore — descended upon the chaos before Hyrule. Din, the Goddess of Power, used her flame to create the red earth. Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom, washed her knowledge down to the earth and created the spirits of law. Lastly, Farore, the Goddess of…
Throughout The Legend of Zelda series, we’ve been gifted with various versions of the Sheikah, Impa. From a young and agile bodyguard and attendant of Zelda, to an aged guide full of wisdom, Impa always proves her worth to Hyrule and the Royal Family. In the time-bending game Skyward Sword, we were graced with the…
Amongst the darkness, a little princess retains her bubbly smile as she rules over her insect kingdom. From the small crawling ants to the whimsical butterflies, all bugs are welcome. And if the butterfly collection inside her castle wasn’t enough to tell the player she is a lover of bugs, every aspect of Agitha‘s design…
Past the crumbling stone of lost souls and between the rocky walls that build the mountain, a hidden spring flourishes with sparkling waters. Although there is peace and tranquility with the twinkling of the ripples that reflect the stars, this little pocket hides grief. At the edge of the water, sitting before a scaled grave,…
Deep in Mother Island, magic twinkles over the waters and plants hidden by the looming rocks. An innocent laughter echoes through the garden, reflecting the soul of the one who plays within these walls. Is it a child? A spirit? Or something greater? Only revealing herself to those who are worthy, a Fairy Queen comes…
“Arrogance… Ego… Pridefulness… This darkness nurtured within you shall be your undoing.” – Cia, Hyrule Warriors. In the midst of war, villains from across the ages spread darkness throughout Hyrule. The greatest villain of them all is not The Dark Sorceress splitting the world nor The Incarnation of Evil corrupted by power. The greatest challenge…
Skyward Sword’s narrative is one that plays with our emotions. From the beginning of the heroic quest, Link is constantly told he isn’t good enough. He couldn’t save Zelda. He was too late. Both you and him have to say goodbye. Over and over again, Link fails to protect the one person he cares most…
Tears of the Kingdom took us along with Princess Zelda back in time to a different era of Hyrule: The founding era of Hyrule. On this new yet old journey, Princess Zelda adorned a white and green dress with numerous beads and embellishments fit for one of the royal family. Popular artist Hannah Alexander, famed…
Four Swords Adventures follows a different game style to the majority of entries in The Legend of Zelda series. With individual levels, stages, and minigames, there isn’t much room to get to know NPCs with many of them not even receiving names. For the most part, NPCs are named after what they are or what…
