Despite having been present and very relevant since the very beginning of the series, magic in Hyrule has never really been formally defined, especially when compared to other similar fantasy media. Although Hyrule has it’s fair share of magic items and characters who call themselves mages, details are hardly explored. Some items like Din’s Fire…
If you’ve ever fallen beneath the bridge near Gerudo Valley’s entrance in Ocarina of Time, you might know that the water leads straight to Lake Hylia. It’s a cute shortcut that connects two different parts of Hyrule in a unique way. As it turns out, it’s hardly the only place you’ll see this particular river.…
While there is certainly no shortage of oddballs among the citizens of Hyrule, there are some notable weirdos that defy explanation. Most notable for being a straightforward Heart Piece to retreive, the Man on a Roof of Kakariko Village gives Link a Heart Piece if he is spoken to while Link is also on the…
The Zelda series is no stranger to referencing other Nintendo properties. Some games like Ocarina of Time choose to be much more subtle, like paintings in a window, others like Link’s Awakening take a much more blatant approach, like Kirby appearing as an enemy. Even though The Minish Cap is one of the few Zelda…
The lands that Link explore are ever-changing and, often times, parts of the world are actively being built as events transpire. While they certainly don’t appear in every Zelda title, the Hyrulian Construction Workers are a semi recurring character in the series, appearing in a handful of entries in several different forms. Most recently, the…
Mysterious as he is creepy, the Happy Mask Salesman isn’t known for revealing things about himself. Most information about the strange man has to be hunted down, or inferred based on the way he acts. Fortunately, for those curious to learn more about this joyful salesman, there exists an interview featuring the Happy Mask Salesman…
There are many characters who have walked the halls of Hyrule Castle throughout the ages, many of them being recorded in the annals of the history as important members of the Hyrulian Royal Family. However, not every important figure of Hyrule Castle is a royal. Found standing by the King’s side throughout almost the entirety…
Long, long ago, in the age before HD video, a preview of The Wind Waker was shown at SpaceWorld 2001 and E3 2002 to hype up fans for the game’s upcoming release. The shown footage is, for the most part, similar to the game we know today. However, there are some notable differences, such as…
Despite only getting to see three days of events in the city, a lot happens in Clock Town. In between all of the panic induced by the falling moon, a thief named Sakon is running around making life worse for many of the residents of Clock Town. Though he never directly comes after Link, the…
Despite placing more focus on the water than any other Zelda title, The Wind Waker never actually shows an animation of Link swimming. It would make sense for Link to not have a swimming animation, since the water in The Wind Waker is opaque, meaning it would never be visible in normal gameplay. However, by…
Throughout the ages, many different animal companions have assisted Link on his journey across the land of Hyrule. Some animals form an unbreakable and unconditional bond with Link, such as the wonderful Epona becoming a dear companion to him regardless of the era. Some animals, however, have a more transactional relationship with the hero. One…
Elder of Kakariko Village and one of the first mentor characters in the Zelda series, Sahasrahla is the old man who points Link toward the Pendants in A Link To The Past, as well as providing him with the Pegasus Boots. Sahasrahla has the power of telepathic communication, able to talk directly to Link no…
You’ve heard of Gorons, and you’ve probably heard of Biggoron, but have you heard of the elusive Medigoron? Chances are, you’ve run into this Goron of medium proportions, but you probably didn’t know his name. Medigoron is the largest Goron within the confines of Goron City and the owner of Medigoron’s Blade Shop, better known…
In the world of The Minish Cap, there are three Minish Elders, one for each type of Minish found in Hyrule. The Mountain Minish are led by Melari the Blacksmith, while the Forest Minish are led by Gentari, the Minish Elder who informs Link of the locations of the Elements he must collect to restore…
While mythological inspirations are nothing new when it comes to the names of Zelda characters, General Onox from Oracle of Seasons has a rather surprising one. The General’s Japanese name is “Gorgon”, a name he shares with the snake-haired Gorgon sisters from Greek myth, including the legendary Medusa. While Onox’s relation to the creatures of…
