The first time we played Breath of the Wild and travelled down from the Shrine of Resurrection to the Temple of Time unlocked a core memory. For some it came with the curiosity to discover, explore, and uncover the broken past they had wandered into, just like the Link of the story. For others, it…
In the wake of the Great Calamity, the way of life changed for Hylians and all creatures across Hyrule. While the Calamity itself was contained within the confines of the ruined castle, the blood moon rises time and time again raising monsters across the land. A simple stroll across the fields now requires swords and…
Artists have been experimenting with colors, shape and composition to create illusory motion in static artwork for centuries. From perspective, blur, depth and the Mona Lisa effect, artists throughout history have created optical illusions that transform their still images into living and breathing works of art. Danish artist Louise, known on social media as Louivi,…
In the beginning there was chaos, or so the legend claims. In Ocarina of Time, we were told the story of three Golden Goddesses who descended from above and transformed the chaotic abyss below. One such goddess was Din, who held fire and power in her hands. Din led the charge and was the first…
The little blue fairy that guided many of us through our first journey across Hyrule has one of the simplest designs across the The Legend of Zelda series: a little glowing ball of light with two pairs of wings. Originally the developers of Ocarina of Time wanted Navi to be a little fairy girl but…
Throughout the many eras of The Legend of Zelda series, various guardians have protected the ancient Faron Woods, full of mystical creatures and fabled legends. In the Era of Twilight, the guardian of the land takes the form of a great light spirit mirroring the name of not only the woods themselves, but the great…
The glittering seas of Echoes of Wisdom are ruled over by the lilac scaled chief Kushara. Like many of her ancestors (or descendants), she is skilled with the gift of music, strumming the strings of her towering harp and creating delicate music for all. As a child, she practiced her harp as often as she…
On the Dawn of the Second Day, dark grey clouds gather over the ignorant villagers of Clock Town. Rain falls heavy accompanied by booming thunder interrupting the quickened festive music of the day. The weather speaks of the tensions rising and urges all to stop ignoring the doom upon them. However, amongst it all, a…
Not every story can be one of epic qualities, nor does every NPC have a worthy quest for the hero. Piper is one such NPC who doesn’t have anything to give, and for the most part stands in the background occupied with her one task. Like most Skyloftians, Piper is named after a bird. In…
“When water fills the lake, shoot for the morning light.” – Ocarina of Time As the sun rises over the restored shimmering waters of Lake Hylia, the Hero of Time stands upon an island and the riddle that promises something powerful within his reach. Staring directly at the sun, he lines up his shot with…
A tall warrior stands guard beside the young Chieftainess upon her throne. She’s too young, the warrior thinks. Not because the girl isn’t capable but rather the girl is too young to have lost so much and now forced to carry the burden of their people. A heavy blade digs into the ground before the…
In the beginning of Twilight’s invasion of Hyrule, Princess Zelda stood strong. She held her sword beside her soldiers, and she was ready to face whatever darkness dared to break into her kingdom. The shadow of the beast of the Twili proved their might too strong, their darkness overbearing, and their will a force to…
One hundred years ago, a Calamity rises, a kingdom falls, a knight meets his end, and a princess loses everything and everyone dear to her. In another timeline, another princess struggles with her destiny and does all she can to protect everyone, praying that a future of darkness and despair never comes to exist. Age…
*Plonk* Another batch of hay is tossed into a pen housing a herd of goats outside Tabantha Bridge Stables. Their snow white fur glows under the rays of light beaming from the rising sun. Their keeper, Banji, loves her goats, and finds them the most adorable thing in Hyrule Kingdom. Her daughter loves them too,…
Since The Wind Waker first landed in 2002, the Game Cube game has been a fan favorite. From the new adventure, vibrant character designs and memorable soundtracks, it’s no wonder that fans are longing to revisit the great seas and sail the waters again on the Nintendo Switch. Artist Emily E. (@emily.e.draws) decided they can’t…
