“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary” is a line that comes to mind when I think about the ghosts wandering Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time. Maybe it’s just because of their name, or perhaps it’s how the eerie atmosphere they bring is just like one of Edgar Allen Poe’s…
Recently, while looking through the manga section of a Barnes & Noble book store, I stumbled upon the Legendary Edition of the Four Swords manga. The manga, officially released in 2009 in America, was separated into two volumes. However, the Legendary Edition released in 2017 includes both volumes in one book, some pages in color,…
Princess Zelda, holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, has always been a central and pivotal character of the Zelda series since the very beginning. She is a prominent member of the royal family, with a duty of protecting the inhabitants of Hyrule. Though, have you ever wondered what Zelda would be like without her regal…
Ahhh, the loremaster. Keeper of records, rich with knowledge unknown to the always-trying-to-catch-up Link, and, generally speaking, someone with a tendency to have really interesting information presented in the most “Is it over yet?” manner possible. As equally important as they can be long-winded, loremasters are always a great help in guiding all Zelda players…
Skyloft is brimming with life, filled with various characters full of unique personalities and stories, from the wacky bazaar shop owners to the residents of the Lumpy Pumpkin and the knights that keep everyone safe from the monsters of the night. Creatures of the sky weave through their culture, forming the statues that roam their…
Among the typical bright and lively characters of the Zelda franchise appears some of the most terrifying NPCs. From the floating hand in the toilet to Pam’s zombified father, there are plenty of scary characters that inhabit the world of Hyrule. The characters that scared me the most, however, were the characters that seemed cute…
Shortly after the first season was released, my friend turned me on to Black Sails, a dark drama centered on pirates seeking to establish their own independent rule in the Caribbean Seas. I was immediately hooked. One of the most memorable parts of the show is the intro, which showcases incredibly intricate carvings of skeletons…
Despite the vast and lonely landscape of Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, there are a lot of NPCs that Link can encounter should he know where to look. For the most part, Link can find conversation partners in towns or at stables or even roaming the roads of Hyrule. But some NPCs may be…
Let’s face it: Dealing with an illness is not fun. Whether it be a simple runny nose or a full-blown headache and fever, no one enjoys feeling unwell. To make matters worse, sickness is often accompanied by a slightly heightened level of self-centeredness, and typical reactions include impatience, irritability, and moodiness. While these feelings are…
Kids can get away with anything. Why? Because they’re cute. Especially when they’re an adorable fish baby. So it’s okay that little Tumbo says Link’s face is weird, even though we well-informed adults know that Link does not have a weird face, but an incredibly handsome, well-sculpted one. We forgive you, Tumbo, you adorable little…
Informed that only Melari can reforge the Picori Blade and restore the hope of saving Princess Zelda, Link treks Mt. Crenel and enters Melari’s Mine seeking assistance. Here, he meets the acquaintance of the Mountain Minish, seven students who followed Melari to learn metal craft and mine for Kinstones. In a show of their manliness,…
During the day, the floating island of Skyloft is a pretty and peaceful place. However, once night falls, the horrors of Skyloft awaken. The precious little Remlits grow into horrifying little gremlins while other monsters begin to spawn. But nothing is as truly terrifying as the demon that lives below Skyloft’s graveyard. In a dark…
We have all been there: Faced with a seemingly impossible set of circumstances, the consequences of our next decision surely about to bring about an unpleasant result. We feel scared, frustrated, trapped, and alone. The walls of our own psyche slowly begin to close in around us as the deadline for a decision looms near.…
Why can’t Link learn to be great like me? This nicely sums up Groose’s general thought about Link, and himself, as the Wing Ceremony draws near. Groose has been waiting for this day. It’s going to be his time to shine. Everyone will see how brave and capable he is. They’ll know how he’ll be…
So many magnificent natural wonders grace the landscape of the fantastic planet we have the privilege of inhabiting, but very few can match the sheer raw splendor of a towering mountain. From unstable beginnings, these behemoths are birthed from the violent clashing of tectonic plates and the fiery expulsion of molten lava from the earth’s…
