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…
Within the world of The Minish Cap, there exists the phenomenon known as Kinstone Fusion. Many characters across Hyrule possess Kinstones and are searching for people with complementary pieces because a successful fusion of two halves brings good luck to both participants. Most of the characters who are able to fuse with Link throughout the…
The Spirit Temple of Ocarina of Time stands out as one of the more mysterious and elusive dungeons in the game. Even though the temple is found deep within the desert, there is very little within the temple itself that reflects the outside environment. Whereas the Fire and Water Temples are designed with their respective…
Fortune tellers are often used as a way to point the Link in the right direction, such as in A Link to the Past, where the fortune teller will give Link a hint for his next objective — for a price, of course. But while the fortune teller in Phantom Hourglass points Link in the…
Despite humble beginnings as a Picori apprentice, Vaati has made a name for himself as one of the more well-known villains of Hyrule. Though he never takes up the title in The Minish Cap, Vaati is referred to as “The Wind Mage” in the Four Swords titles. Interestingly, it’s noted in Hyrule Historia that Vaati…
Since the art of swordplay is such an important part of life for heroes of Hyrule, it should come as no surprise that there have been a great many swordmasters who made Hyrule their home over the ages. Whether it’s the ancient spirit of the Hero of Time in Twilight Princess or just a humble…
When it comes to the business of breaking a game, you’ll find no group more dedicated than the speedrunning community. While all glitches used in speedrunning can help complete games faster, there are some glitches that live in a league of their own. After all, at the end of the day, a video game is…
At the beginning of Phantom Hourglass, our hero Link wakes up on Mercay Island in the World of the Ocean King, where he encounters an old man named Oshus. Acting as a kindly mentor to the confused boy navigating a strange new land, Oshus presents Link with a simple sword and provides some rudimentary lessons…
The mountain-dwelling Gorons have never been known for their subtlety. Many brave heroes and skilled blacksmiths known to the Zelda universe are Gorons, and it is a tenet of Goron society to respect the great people of the tribe who are recognized not only within the walls of Goron City but all across Hyrule. But…
Even though the games in the Zelda series are all connected via a shared universe, almost every entry can be regarded as an individual story with its own distinct setting and time period. This is because, in most cases, the games are separated by hundreds or even thousands of years. Thus, each version of Hyrule…
The various races encountered throughout Hyrule often have distinct personalities and cultures that become significant to the player as they journey across the land, usually by visiting local shops or embarking on side quests. But the Twili, a new race featured in Twilight Princess, stand out in this respect, as they aren’t presented in the…
Of all the mysteries to be discovered throughout the land of Termina, few are as personal as the tale of the Deku Butler’s son. The Deku Butler is known to keep to himself, choosing to maintain an air of professionalism during the majority of his screentime in Majora’s Mask. However, if Link goes out of…
When Link seeks the help of an animal companion, he usually ends up riding the horse Epona. While Epona is a dearly beloved ally to the hero, she is not the only animal companion that has stood by Link’s side. In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, Link ventures outside of Hyrule and meets…
Though it may be one of the lesser-known members of the Zelda family, Four Swords Adventures is a unique one that has always been a personal favorite of mine. Released after The Wind Waker and before Twilight Princess, this game was the product of an era where Link from The Wind Waker was the most…
Forest Haven, a place that stands out among the many islands of the Great Sea, is home to the Koroks as well as all manner of forest creatures. Most of the Koroks in Forest Haven don’t do much at their home, aside from looking cute, getting kidnapped, and occasionally playing music. Among these forest children,…
