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…
The land of Hyrule is home to all kinds of creatures, some more common than others. While creatures such as Bokoblin deeply color the fields of Hyrule in games like Breath of the Wild, feeling as numerous as the very blades of grass they reside on, creatures such as dragons are almost never encountered by…
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…
When discussing the theology of Hyrule, the focus often lands on the four primary goddesses of the land: Din, Farore, Nayru, and Hylia. Of course, that hardly means they’re the only gods within the pantheon of Hyrule. For example, the Four Giants of Termina could be their own set of gods considered they allegedly created…
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…
In a world full of swords, it’s no wonder there are plenty of blacksmiths, too. The Hero of Hyrule needs to keep his weapon sharp, after all. While there are all different kinds of blacksmiths in the history of Zelda, ranging from Link’s grandfather in The Minish Cap to the Dwarven Swordsmith of A Link…
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…
The Castle Town of Twilight Princess is one of the most busy places in the world of Hyrule. Absolutely filled to the brim with people and animals alike, theres a lot to do for both Human and Wolf Link in Hyrule’s capital. In one of the many corners of Castle Town, an unfortunate soul named…
In many ways, the world of Termina exists as a mirror to Hyrule; we see many familiar characters, enemies, and species make a reappearance in the nightmarish sequel to Ocarina of Time. If you’ve read the manga version of Majora’s Mask, you might remember the iconic scene where Link finds himself in Clock Town for…
Majora’s Mask‘s Lulu is pretty as a princess with her dangling earrings and short blue dress. She’s known as the lead singer of the Zora band The Indigo-Go’s and, confusingly enough, happens to have the same name as her late mother who also happened to be the band’s original singer. But when Link meets this…
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…
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,…
Although there are many shops throughout the Zelda series, it’s actually quite rare for the items sold in shops to be required to complete main game objectives. One of the few exceptions is the rather notorious Town Tool shop in Mabe Village of Links Awakening. The Town Tool shop sells the Deluxe Shovel for 200…
