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− | |relatives='''''The Wind Waker'''''<br />[[Daphnes Nohansen]] (ancestor)<br />'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br />[[Gustaf]] (ancestor)<br />[[Daltus]] (father)<br />'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br />[[Gaepora]] (father)<br />'''''Spirit Tracks'''''<br />[[Tetra]] (great-great grandmother)<br />'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br />[[Rhoam Bosphoramus]] (father | + | |relatives='''''The Wind Waker'''''<br />[[Daphnes Nohansen]] (ancestor)<br />'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br />[[Gustaf]] (ancestor)<br />[[Daltus]] (father)<br />'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br />[[Gaepora]] (father)<br />'''''Spirit Tracks'''''<br />[[Tetra]] (great-great grandmother)<br />'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br />[[Rhoam Bosphoramus]] (father)<br />'''All Hyrule-Set Games'''<br />[[King of Hyrule]] (father) |
− | |voiced by= [[Jun Mizusawa]] (1998-2008, 2014-2015)<br>[[Hikari Tachibana]] (Young Zelda, 2002-2008, 2014)<br />[[Akane Omae]] (2009)<br />[[Yu Shimamura]] (2011, 2017 | + | |voiced by= [[Jun Mizusawa]] (1998-2008, 2014-2015)<br>[[Hikari Tachibana]] (Young Zelda, 2002-2008, 2014)<br />[[Akane Omae]] (2009)<br />[[Yu Shimamura]] (2011, 2017)<br />[[Ayumi Fujimura]] (2013)<br />[[Saori Seto]] (<i>HW</i>, 2014)<br />[[Patricia Sommersett]] (2017) |
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Zelda was seen once in a flashback that Link experienced when he retrieved the Ocarina of Time. She had given him the Ocarina of Time when he left Hyrule to search for the missing [[Navi]] and taught him the Song of Time. Zelda hoped that the Goddess of Time would watch over him. The Historia elaborates on this by saying that Zelda entrusted Link with the Ocarina and sent him on this secret journey to keep the Ocarina out of Ganondorf's hands. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Zelda was seen once in a flashback that Link experienced when he retrieved the Ocarina of Time. She had given him the Ocarina of Time when he left Hyrule to search for the missing [[Navi]] and taught him the Song of Time. Zelda hoped that the Goddess of Time would watch over him. The Historia elaborates on this by saying that Zelda entrusted Link with the Ocarina and sent him on this secret journey to keep the Ocarina out of Ganondorf's hands. | ||
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===Princess of Light=== | ===Princess of Light=== | ||
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Zelda was the great-great granddaughter of Tetra who seemed to rule over Hyrule with the aid of [[Cole|Chancellor Cole]] one hundred years after its foundation. Cole appeared to be overprotective in the manner that he constantly oversaw Zelda and never allowed her to travel alone, but she felt suspicious about him. She also possessed a family heirloom, the [[Spirit Flute]], which Zelda's grandmother had used to play her to sleep when she was young. Zelda also had bonds with her Teacher as well as the former castle guard [[Alfonzo]]. | Zelda was the great-great granddaughter of Tetra who seemed to rule over Hyrule with the aid of [[Cole|Chancellor Cole]] one hundred years after its foundation. Cole appeared to be overprotective in the manner that he constantly oversaw Zelda and never allowed her to travel alone, but she felt suspicious about him. She also possessed a family heirloom, the [[Spirit Flute]], which Zelda's grandmother had used to play her to sleep when she was young. Zelda also had bonds with her Teacher as well as the former castle guard [[Alfonzo]]. | ||
− | The princess became alarmed by the disappearance of the kingdom's Spirit Tracks. However, she did not trust Cole and wanted to investigate on her own. To help her, she secretly slipped the young engineer Link a note while giving him his engineering certificate (in a graduation ceremony that Cole found superfluous) asking him to sneak up to her room and meet with her. Zelda explained that she wanted to investigate the Tower of Spirits and gave Link the uniform of a recruit so that he could help her sneak out of the castle and to his train. There she met Link's master, Alfonzo, who was glad to help her. However, the tracks disappeared beneath the train while they were en route to the Tower of Spirits, at which point Cole and his cohort [[Byrne]] attacked them. Cole revealed that his true intentions were to awaken [[Malladus]], the Demon King who was bound by the Spirit Tracks, and used a magic spell to separate Zelda's spirit from her body, which Cole and Byrne then took with them. Zelda's ghost than drifted through Hyrule Castle in search of someone who could help her, but no one could see or hear her until she saw Link, who was the only person who could see and hear her at first. They decided to travel to the Tower by foot and work together to save Zelda's body, as well as the entirety of Hyrule. | + | The princess became alarmed by the disappearance of the kingdom's Spirit Tracks. However, she did not trust Cole and wanted to investigate on her own. To help her, she secretly slipped the young engineer Link a note while giving him his engineering certificate (in a graduation ceremony that Cole found superfluous) asking him to sneak up to her room and meet with her. Zelda explained that she wanted to investigate the Tower of Spirits and gave Link the uniform of a recruit so that he could help her sneak out of the castle and to his train. There she met Link's master, Alfonzo, who was glad to help her. |
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+ | However, the tracks disappeared beneath the train while they were en route to the Tower of Spirits, at which point Cole and his cohort [[Byrne]] attacked them. Cole revealed that his true intentions were to awaken [[Malladus]], the Demon King who was bound by the Spirit Tracks, and used a magic spell to separate Zelda's spirit from her body, which Cole and Byrne then took with them. Zelda's ghost than drifted through Hyrule Castle in search of someone who could help her, but no one could see or hear her until she saw Link, who was the only person who could see and hear her at first. They decided to travel to the Tower by foot and work together to save Zelda's body, as well as the entirety of Hyrule. | ||
[[image:Zeldaspirit.png|150px|thumb|Zelda as a spirit.]] | [[image:Zeldaspirit.png|150px|thumb|Zelda as a spirit.]] | ||
− | At the Tower of Spirits, they met Tetra's old friend, the [[Lokomo]] [[Anjean]], who told them that Cole's plan was to revive Malladus in Zelda's body, which horrified and disgusted Zelda, and motivated her to want her body back as soon as possible. However, the Tower had been fragmented by Cole's wrong-doing. So Link went on a quest with Zelda's ghost to guide him to restore both the Spirit Tracks and the Tower of Spirits. Zelda was also able to help Link more directly when they explored the Tower of Spirits, as there Zelda was able to possess the patrolling Phantoms in order to help Link solve the many puzzles of the Tower. After the Tower was completely restored, they scaled it to the top floor and battled Byrne together. They defeated him, but were distracted by basking in their victory, which caused him to escape. They then made their way to the roof too late, just in time to see Cole reviving Malladus in Zelda's body. After the Malladus-possessed Zelda betrayed and severely wounded Byrne, Cole and Malladus escaped on the demon train. Link and Zelda's ghost regrouped in the spirit train with Anjean and the unconscious Byrne, where it was decided that Link would travel to the Sand Temple to find the Bow of Light. Zelda decided to let Byrne live, hoping to "have words" with him afterwards (said while she was punching at the air). After Link found the Bow of Light, Link and Zelda explored the Tower together once more to find the Compass of Light in a hidden area. | + | At the Tower of Spirits, they met Tetra's old friend, the [[Lokomo]] [[Anjean]], who told them that Cole's plan was to revive Malladus in Zelda's body, which horrified and disgusted Zelda, and motivated her to want her body back as soon as possible. However, the Tower had been fragmented by Cole's wrong-doing. So Link went on a quest with Zelda's ghost to guide him to restore both the Spirit Tracks and the Tower of Spirits. Zelda was also able to help Link more directly when they explored the Tower of Spirits, as there Zelda was able to possess the patrolling Phantoms in order to help Link solve the many puzzles of the Tower. |
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+ | After the Tower was completely restored, they scaled it to the top floor and battled Byrne together. They defeated him, but were distracted by basking in their victory, which caused him to escape. They then made their way to the roof too late, just in time to see Cole reviving Malladus in Zelda's body. After the Malladus-possessed Zelda betrayed and severely wounded Byrne, Cole and Malladus escaped on the demon train. Link and Zelda's ghost regrouped in the spirit train with Anjean and the unconscious Byrne, where it was decided that Link would travel to the Sand Temple to find the Bow of Light. Zelda decided to let Byrne live, hoping to "have words" with him afterwards (said while she was punching at the air). After Link found the Bow of Light, Link and Zelda explored the Tower together once more to find the Compass of Light in a hidden area. | ||
Once they were fully prepared, they entered the Dark Realm and began the final battles with Malladus. After stalling the Demon Train, Zelda decided that she and Link would take on Malladus alone, due to Anjean and the repentant Byrne still being injured. Anjean summoned a new Phantom for her to possess, and they then made their way long the top of the train towards the Malladus-possessed Zelda while Cole attempted to distract her by summoning ghost rats and attempting to take control of the Phantom body. Eventually Zelda reached her body and held it in place while Link fired a Light Arrow that successfully expelled Malladus from Zelda's body. They were then all deposited back in Hyrule. | Once they were fully prepared, they entered the Dark Realm and began the final battles with Malladus. After stalling the Demon Train, Zelda decided that she and Link would take on Malladus alone, due to Anjean and the repentant Byrne still being injured. Anjean summoned a new Phantom for her to possess, and they then made their way long the top of the train towards the Malladus-possessed Zelda while Cole attempted to distract her by summoning ghost rats and attempting to take control of the Phantom body. Eventually Zelda reached her body and held it in place while Link fired a Light Arrow that successfully expelled Malladus from Zelda's body. They were then all deposited back in Hyrule. | ||
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==Child Timeline== | ==Child Timeline== | ||
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+ | Princess Zelda appeared to be ruling over Hyrule, with no sight or mentioning of a king. She had led the forces of Hyrule in defending Hyrule Castle from [[Zant]] and his invaders from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She ultimately surrendered to Zant, when he made her choose between a surrender and the death of her people. Zelda was confined to her room in Hyrule Castle, but she was able to make an alliance with mysterious Twilight imp [[Midna]]. | ||
− | + | Midna later introduced Zelda to Link, a young farm boy whom had been trapped in the form of a wolf. Link later returned to her with Midna, who was dying of a curse inflicted by Zant. Under Midna's wishes, Zelda instructed Link on how to find the [[Master Sword]], which reverse his transformation into a wolf. However, Zelda felt pity for Midna and began to realize just what she really was (the princess of the Twilight Realm). So Zelda put her power into curing Midna and disappeared. | |
[[Image:Zeldapossessed.jpg|thumb|175px|Zelda under Ganon's control.]] | [[Image:Zeldapossessed.jpg|thumb|175px|Zelda under Ganon's control.]] | ||
− | Zelda was not seen again until near the end of the game. She was unconscious and on display in the throne room of Hyrule Castle, which was being | + | Zelda was not seen again until near the end of the game. She was unconscious and on display in the throne room of Hyrule Castle, which was being inhabited by Ganondorf. When Link and Midna arrived, Ganondorf possessed her, making her into Ganon's Puppet: Princess Zelda. This possessed Zelda used three basic attacks: swooping down with sword in hand, tossing dark magic blasts and summoning a triangle-shaped field of energy. To defeat her, Link had to reflect her dark magic blasts back at her (in the same vein as [[Aganhim]]). Ganondorf's spirit was then forced out of Zelda's body. Midna caught Zelda's body and rested it in the throne. Zelda was then restored to life as light flowed to her from Midna's body. |
Afterwards, Midna teleported Link and Zelda to safety while she held off Ganon. Zelda than called on the power of the four light spirits and humbly asked Link to lend them the remainder of his power. Link and Zelda rode together atop [[Epona]] in battle with Ganondorf. Zelda fired light arrows to stun Ganondorf while Link attacked him with his sword. Zelda was separated from Link during the final phase of his battle with Ganondorf, however. After Ganondorf was killed, Link and Zelda saw Midna (whom had been restored to true form) off to the Twilight Realm. Zelda told Midna that light and darkness needed each other to exist, and said she believed that the goddesses had left behind the [[Mirror of Twilight]] because it was their will that they should meet. However, as Midna entered the Twilight Realm, she destroyed the Mirror with her tear and shut off the gates between the worlds of light and twilight forever. | Afterwards, Midna teleported Link and Zelda to safety while she held off Ganon. Zelda than called on the power of the four light spirits and humbly asked Link to lend them the remainder of his power. Link and Zelda rode together atop [[Epona]] in battle with Ganondorf. Zelda fired light arrows to stun Ganondorf while Link attacked him with his sword. Zelda was separated from Link during the final phase of his battle with Ganondorf, however. After Ganondorf was killed, Link and Zelda saw Midna (whom had been restored to true form) off to the Twilight Realm. Zelda told Midna that light and darkness needed each other to exist, and said she believed that the goddesses had left behind the [[Mirror of Twilight]] because it was their will that they should meet. However, as Midna entered the Twilight Realm, she destroyed the Mirror with her tear and shut off the gates between the worlds of light and twilight forever. | ||
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It was known that an incarnation of the princess existed during the backstory of ''Breath of the Wild'', ten thousand years before the game's events. During this time, the Sheikah people had developed technology to help fight off Ganon in the form of an army of automatons known as the [[Guardians]] and four [[Divine Beasts]] that could be operated by [[Champions]] of Hyrule. When the time came for Ganon's attack, known as the Great Calamity, the Guardians and Divine Beasts were successful in critically wounding Calamity Ganon for the current Hero and Princess. The Hero was able to defeat Calamity Ganon, and the princess sealed him away. This seal would last nearly ten thousand years and usher in an era of peace for Hyrule. | It was known that an incarnation of the princess existed during the backstory of ''Breath of the Wild'', ten thousand years before the game's events. During this time, the Sheikah people had developed technology to help fight off Ganon in the form of an army of automatons known as the [[Guardians]] and four [[Divine Beasts]] that could be operated by [[Champions]] of Hyrule. When the time came for Ganon's attack, known as the Great Calamity, the Guardians and Divine Beasts were successful in critically wounding Calamity Ganon for the current Hero and Princess. The Hero was able to defeat Calamity Ganon, and the princess sealed him away. This seal would last nearly ten thousand years and usher in an era of peace for Hyrule. | ||
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During the time period of ''Breath of the Wild'', a new princess was born to Hyrule's royal family, to [[King Rhoam Bosphoramus]] and his queen. She was named Zelda in accordance with the royal family's traditions. From an early age, Zelda was intrigued by relics of the ancient technology from the original Great Calamity, and she came to be more inclined towards scientific research than magic. She was supposed to be learn about wielding the royal family's hereditary magical power from her mother, but the queen died suddenly when Zelda was only six years old, one year before she was supposed to begin her training. Zelda held her grief within and attempted to be strong. She constantly attempted to undergo the training without her mother, but she was unable to awaken the sacred power that she was supposed to wield. Her father was harsh with her about this and pressured her to train herself constantly. She was also often accompanied by [[Urbosa]], the leader of the [[Gerudo]] people who had been a close friend of her mother's, and Zelda confided in her about some of her problems. Zelda was afraid that her struggles to awaken her family's magic meant that something was terribly wrong with her. | During the time period of ''Breath of the Wild'', a new princess was born to Hyrule's royal family, to [[King Rhoam Bosphoramus]] and his queen. She was named Zelda in accordance with the royal family's traditions. From an early age, Zelda was intrigued by relics of the ancient technology from the original Great Calamity, and she came to be more inclined towards scientific research than magic. She was supposed to be learn about wielding the royal family's hereditary magical power from her mother, but the queen died suddenly when Zelda was only six years old, one year before she was supposed to begin her training. Zelda held her grief within and attempted to be strong. She constantly attempted to undergo the training without her mother, but she was unable to awaken the sacred power that she was supposed to wield. Her father was harsh with her about this and pressured her to train herself constantly. She was also often accompanied by [[Urbosa]], the leader of the [[Gerudo]] people who had been a close friend of her mother's, and Zelda confided in her about some of her problems. Zelda was afraid that her struggles to awaken her family's magic meant that something was terribly wrong with her. | ||
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One hundred years later, Link's revival process was complete, at the cost of all of his old memories. Zelda was able to telepathically contact Link even while holding Calamity Ganon at bay. The first time she did so was when she urged Link to wake up. She also informed him about such things as the blood moon. Her power was weakening, and she could not hold Calamity Ganon back for much longer, so Link's quest was an urgent one. Eventually, Link was able to enter Hyrule Castle just as the power of Zelda's seal broke completely. Link did battle with Calamity Ganon, and after he assumed his second form, Zelda was able to lend some help. With her power, she created several vulnerable points in Ganon's protective [[Malice]] that Link could attack. Link was able to exploit the weaknesses she created and defeated Calamity Ganon. Zelda was then able to resume her physical form and used her power to truly seal away (or possibly destroy) Calamity Ganon. She then met with Link for the first time in a century and asked him if he remembered her. If Link had regained all of the memories of Zelda that were available in the game, freed all of the Divine Beasts and regained the Master Sword, an extra ending scene appeared after the credits. In that scene, Zelda was shown to be traveling Hyrule with Link and helping the kingdom's citizens to rebuild their lives following the fall of Calamity Ganon. They also continued to look after the status of the Divine Beasts. It was shown that Zelda had lost her magical power completely, as she could no longer hear the Master Sword's voice, but she accepted that with contentment. | One hundred years later, Link's revival process was complete, at the cost of all of his old memories. Zelda was able to telepathically contact Link even while holding Calamity Ganon at bay. The first time she did so was when she urged Link to wake up. She also informed him about such things as the blood moon. Her power was weakening, and she could not hold Calamity Ganon back for much longer, so Link's quest was an urgent one. Eventually, Link was able to enter Hyrule Castle just as the power of Zelda's seal broke completely. Link did battle with Calamity Ganon, and after he assumed his second form, Zelda was able to lend some help. With her power, she created several vulnerable points in Ganon's protective [[Malice]] that Link could attack. Link was able to exploit the weaknesses she created and defeated Calamity Ganon. Zelda was then able to resume her physical form and used her power to truly seal away (or possibly destroy) Calamity Ganon. She then met with Link for the first time in a century and asked him if he remembered her. If Link had regained all of the memories of Zelda that were available in the game, freed all of the Divine Beasts and regained the Master Sword, an extra ending scene appeared after the credits. In that scene, Zelda was shown to be traveling Hyrule with Link and helping the kingdom's citizens to rebuild their lives following the fall of Calamity Ganon. They also continued to look after the status of the Divine Beasts. It was shown that Zelda had lost her magical power completely, as she could no longer hear the Master Sword's voice, but she accepted that with contentment. | ||
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=Other Appearances= | =Other Appearances= | ||
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==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
+ | *In ''[[Zelda Game & Watch]]'', Zelda was held captive and had to be rescued. She mad a brief appearance at the end, and the instruction manual referred to her as Link's sweetheart. | ||
*Zelda appeared in the three [[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i#Zelda Titles|Zelda games for the CD-i]]. In the first, ''Link: Faces of Evil'', she was again captured by Ganon and eventually rescued by Link. The follow-up sequels, ''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon'' and ''Zelda's Adventure'' featured Zelda as a playable character for the first time rescuing Link from Ganon. | *Zelda appeared in the three [[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i#Zelda Titles|Zelda games for the CD-i]]. In the first, ''Link: Faces of Evil'', she was again captured by Ganon and eventually rescued by Link. The follow-up sequels, ''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon'' and ''Zelda's Adventure'' featured Zelda as a playable character for the first time rescuing Link from Ganon. | ||
+ | *In ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', her image appears on some of the scratchcards given out by Madam Scratchcard. | ||
*Princess Zelda's robes have been included as alternate outfits for some characters in different third party games: for Nina Williams in the Wii U version of ''Tekken Team Tournament'', for Miu Hanasaki in ''Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water'' and for the player's custom female character in ''Samurai Warrior Chronicles 3'' (unlocked by transferring save data from the game's demo). | *Princess Zelda's robes have been included as alternate outfits for some characters in different third party games: for Nina Williams in the Wii U version of ''Tekken Team Tournament'', for Miu Hanasaki in ''Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water'' and for the player's custom female character in ''Samurai Warrior Chronicles 3'' (unlocked by transferring save data from the game's demo). | ||
*In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', [[Yoshi]] designs based on Zelda and Sheik's appearances could be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]s. | *In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', [[Yoshi]] designs based on Zelda and Sheik's appearances could be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]s. | ||
*In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', some of the potential [[Mystery Mushroom]] costumes that [[Mario]] can turn into include 8-bit versions of Zelda (based on her ''Twilight Princess'' design), Sheik and Tetra. They can be obtained by scanning their respective amiibos or as random prizes for completing 100 Mario Challenges. The Zelda and Sheik costumes can temporarily transform into each other. | *In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', some of the potential [[Mystery Mushroom]] costumes that [[Mario]] can turn into include 8-bit versions of Zelda (based on her ''Twilight Princess'' design), Sheik and Tetra. They can be obtained by scanning their respective amiibos or as random prizes for completing 100 Mario Challenges. The Zelda and Sheik costumes can temporarily transform into each other. | ||
− | *In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'', she was featured as one of the main playable protagonists, along with Link and [[Cadence]]. At the beginning of the game, the player could choose to play as either Zelda or Link. If Zelda is chosen, then Zelda would wake up at Hyrule Castle and speak with Impa before embarking on her adventure. If Link is chosen, then Zelda would be found unconscious at Kakariko Village and would have to be unlocked by waking her up with a Hibiscus Potion. The potion was obtained by defeating Shadow Zelda in the Kakariko Crypt. This also marked the first appearance of an evil doppleganger of Zelda in the form of Shadow Zelda | + | *In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'', she was featured as one of the main playable protagonists, along with Link and [[Cadence]]. At the beginning of the game, the player could choose to play as either Zelda or Link. If Zelda is chosen, then Zelda would wake up at Hyrule Castle and speak with Impa before embarking on her adventure. If Link is chosen, then Zelda would be found unconscious at Kakariko Village and would have to be unlocked by waking her up with a Hibiscus Potion. The potion was obtained by defeating Shadow Zelda in the Kakariko Crypt. This also marked the first appearance of an evil doppleganger of Zelda in the form of Shadow Zelda. |
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Sheik was among the first characters who could be awakened in Adventure Mode; after defeating Mario in one of the mode's first battles, the player had to choose between three paths that were each guarded by a character. Sheik was guarding the northern path, while the other paths were guarded by [[Marth]] and [[Villager]]. When the player chose a path, Master Hand would appear to block off the other two paths, and they would have to be accessed later. As for Zelda, she was found in the Sacred Land (an area based on Hyrule) within the Dark Realm and was awakened after being defeated in battle, at which point she became part of the characters' Adventure Mode roster. Awakening her also caused the Triforce of Wisdom to appear, which was part of what was needed to reach the area's boss. | Sheik was among the first characters who could be awakened in Adventure Mode; after defeating Mario in one of the mode's first battles, the player had to choose between three paths that were each guarded by a character. Sheik was guarding the northern path, while the other paths were guarded by [[Marth]] and [[Villager]]. When the player chose a path, Master Hand would appear to block off the other two paths, and they would have to be accessed later. As for Zelda, she was found in the Sacred Land (an area based on Hyrule) within the Dark Realm and was awakened after being defeated in battle, at which point she became part of the characters' Adventure Mode roster. Awakening her also caused the Triforce of Wisdom to appear, which was part of what was needed to reach the area's boss. | ||
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+ | Zelda is also featured in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', where both Princess Zelda and Sheik are available as playable fighters. Zelda's attacks in this game utilize magical spells and firing Light Arrows. Her default weapon is the Rapier, but she could alternately use the Baton (as in the [[Wind Waker (item)|Wind Waker]]) or the [[Dominion Rod]]. In this game, Zelda has an original design resembling her ''Twilight Princess'' design. Her outfits from ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Skyward Sword'' could also be obtained, and her ''Breath of the Wild'' outfit is unlockable in the game's Definitive Edition. Tetra and Toon Zelda (based on her appearance in ''Spirit Tracks'') are also available are playable characters through DLC or in later versions of the game. | ||
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+ | In the storyline of Legend Mode, Princess Zelda bore the Triforce of Wisdom, and she was haunted by prophetic dreams of dark days coming to Hyrule. Impa was the commander of her forces, but she also acted as Zelda's confidant, and together they hoped to find a hero to help combat the darkness. The first skirmish between Hyrule's forces and the encroaching dark forces was shown in the Cia's Tale scenario ""The Invasion Begins", in which Zelda was ultimately forced to retreat after facing the army being commanded by [[Volga]] and [[Wizzro]]. | ||
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+ | In the first scenario of the main storyline, "The Armies of Ruin", Zelda and Impa still lead their forces out to do try to fight off the dark forces once more. They ended up receiving aid from Link, whom Zelda recognized as a promising young recruit in the army, and who turned out to have received the Triforce of Courage. Despite that, Hyrule Castle was claimed by the enemy in the end, and Hyrulean forces ended up retreating. Zelda went missing after the battle, as she decided to operate as Sheik for the time being. Sheik appeared before Impa and Link in the Eldin Caves in "The Sheikah Tribesman". She saved them from dark forces and assured them that the princess was still alive, but that they would not meet her yet. Sheik kept her identity a secret even from Impa, and so Impa grew suspicious of Sheik, despite Sheik's attempts to prove herself to Impa specifically in the following battles. Her suspicions only intensified later on, when Sheik claimed to hail from the same clan as Impa, as she never knew anyone like Sheik. | ||
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+ | They then met a new ally in the form of [[Lana]] in the Faron Woods in "The Sorceress of the Woods", who brought some information on the enemy leading the dark forces, [[Cia]]. With Lana's guidance, they then attacked the Valley of the Seers in "The Sorceress of the Valley" in an attempt to defeat Cia by sealing off the Gate of Souls that was granting her power. The plan ultimately backfired, as Cia sensed the presence of the other Triforce pieces and managed to extract them from Link and Sheik. With the Triforce in her possession, Cia opened Gates of Souls in three other time eras, which also freed three of the four fragments of Ganondorf's soul. But it also left behind portals to those eras; Link, Impa and Lana decided to split up and travel through one of those portals to try to close each era's respective Gate of Souls. | ||
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+ | Sheik opted to follow Impa through the portal she had chosen, which led them to the time known as the Era of Myth (the time period of ''Ocarina of Time''). Upon arriving in the past, they learned that [[Darunia]] had captured [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]] after a supposed meeting with Princess Zelda. So they battled Darunia, who turned out to have been brainwashed, in "The Land of Myth". Together they defeated Darunia and the Big Poes who were helping to fuel the mind control spell. With him swayed to his senses, he released Ruto, and the two of them provided aid during the final battle. In "The Water Temple", their forces marched on Lake Hylia after learning that the Gate of Souls was within the Water Temple there, and that it was guarded by Princess Zelda. Sheik was sure that the Zelda was an imposter and had Ruto retrieve a [[Lens of Truth]] for them to use. Ultimately, they defeated the fake Zelda, and the Lens of Truth was used to reveal that it was Wizzro in disguise. Sheik then decided to reveal how she knew that the other Zelda was an imposter, and she did so by transforming to finally reveal her true name as Zelda. Zelda apologized to Impa for the deception, and together they closed the Gate of Souls. | ||
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+ | When they returned to the present, Zelda revealed the truth to the others, and they also learned the true nature of Lana's connection to Cia: that Lana was the living personification of the light that Cia cast out from her soul. At that time, the Triforces of Wisdom and Courage returned to Zelda and Link, respectively. Zelda saw this as a good sign, so they pressed on with their efforts and went on to claim the Master Sword in "The Sacred Sword", so that they could use it to battle with Cia. However, their next attempt to battle at the Temple of Souls went awry in "A War of Spirit" due to Link's newfound bravado. Although Zelda had faith in Link, Impa doubted him due to his new streak of recklessness that came with wielding the Master Sword. Certainly enough, Cia took advantage of Link's flaws to create [[Dark Link]]s to distract the Hyrulean forces while she escaped. Zelda and the others still came to protect Link when he was about to be overwhelmed by his dark clones. In turn, Link protected them from the advance of Ganondorf, forcing him to retreat so that the Hyrulean forces could pull back. | ||
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+ | In "Shining Beacon", the Hyrulean forces mounted their next attack on the Valley of Seers, and this time they were finally successful in defeating Cia. Cia seemingly perished in the aftermath, with the Triforce of Power passing on to Lana. After exchanging some words with Lana, they set off to return to Hyrule. The newfound peace would be shortlived, however, as Ganondorf managed to fully revive. They received warning after he stole the Triforce of Power from Lana, and in "Battle of the Triforce", Zelda and Link attempted to stand up against Ganondorf together. But this time they lost, and Ganondorf stole their pieces to complete the Triforce. | ||
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+ | Afterwards, Zelda and all of her allies prepared a counter against Ganon, starting with defeating his lieutenants ([[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]]) in "Enduring Resolve". And then in "Liberation of the Triforce", they made their last stand against Ganondorf. He ultimately used the power of the Triforce to turn into Ganon, but Zelda was able to create Light Arrows that Link was able to use to weaken him. Ganon was finally destroyed once more, and the individual Triforce pieces returned to Zelda, Link and Lana. With the combined Triforce, they sealed Ganon away once more. Zelda and Link then returned to the Temple of the Sealed Sword, to return the Master Sword to its pedestal. Link ended up struggling with it due to the resistance put up by some lingering dark force, but with Zelda's help, the Master Sword was placed back in its pedestal. | ||
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==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | *Zelda appeared as a main character in the 13-episode ''Legend of Zelda'' cartoon series, where she frequently had to be rescued by Link and would often refuse his attempts to kiss her, prompting his catchphrase of "Well excuuuse me, princess!", and she had the role of protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from being stolen by Ganon. This is also the first time Zelda is shown as being skilled with a bow, and her | + | *Zelda appeared as a main character in the 13-episode ''Legend of Zelda'' cartoon series, where she frequently had to be rescued by Link and would often refuse his attempts to kiss her, prompting his catchphrase of "Well excuuuse me, princess!", and she had the role of protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from being stolen by Ganon. This is also the first time Zelda is shown as being skilled with a bow, and her costume reflected her more active physical role in the series. Her father, King Harkinian, also appeared. Link and Zelda also appeared in an episode that crossed over with ''Captain N: The Game Master''. |
− | *Zelda appeared in the | + | *Zelda appeared in the Valient comics Legend of Zelda comics, which mixed elements of the cartoon series with stuff that was introduced in ''Zelda II'' and was shown in a somewhat more serious light. |
*The manga adaptation to ''The Legend of Zelda'' established the "Zelda lineage" as the caretakers of the Triforce, and the backstory showed the previous blue-haired Princess Zelda (XVI) as the holder of the Triforce of Power, until Ganon killed her to claim it. However, the young Princess Zelda XVII, her daughter, was able to repel him with the Triforce of Wisdom that her mother had passed down. This Zelda grows into a rebellious, tomboyish princess who convinces the cowardly Link to accompany her in investigating Ganon's return. She actually battles Ganon briefly, but she is defeated and captured, at which point she scatters the Triforce of Wisdom so Link could find it. She remains in a slumber until Link slays Ganon and awakens her, at which point she is glad both to see that Link had rescued her and that her mother's Triforce was free. Although neither of the two find out, it is shown within this story that Link and Zelda are actually half-siblings due to the previous princess's taboo affair with the elf hero Rune. | *The manga adaptation to ''The Legend of Zelda'' established the "Zelda lineage" as the caretakers of the Triforce, and the backstory showed the previous blue-haired Princess Zelda (XVI) as the holder of the Triforce of Power, until Ganon killed her to claim it. However, the young Princess Zelda XVII, her daughter, was able to repel him with the Triforce of Wisdom that her mother had passed down. This Zelda grows into a rebellious, tomboyish princess who convinces the cowardly Link to accompany her in investigating Ganon's return. She actually battles Ganon briefly, but she is defeated and captured, at which point she scatters the Triforce of Wisdom so Link could find it. She remains in a slumber until Link slays Ganon and awakens her, at which point she is glad both to see that Link had rescued her and that her mother's Triforce was free. Although neither of the two find out, it is shown within this story that Link and Zelda are actually half-siblings due to the previous princess's taboo affair with the elf hero Rune. | ||
*Zelda appears in the 1992 comic adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', which expands on her relationship with Link in a tragic light. They communicate primarily over telepathy to defeat Ganon. Zelda becomes queen afterwards, while Link becomes guardian of the Triforce. Their duties force them to be distant after they used to be so close, with Zelda reflecting on the irony that they were at their closest when fighting Ganon, and that she would never forget when they were together in their dreams. | *Zelda appears in the 1992 comic adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', which expands on her relationship with Link in a tragic light. They communicate primarily over telepathy to defeat Ganon. Zelda becomes queen afterwards, while Link becomes guardian of the Triforce. Their duties force them to be distant after they used to be so close, with Zelda reflecting on the irony that they were at their closest when fighting Ganon, and that she would never forget when they were together in their dreams. | ||
*Zelda appeared throughout the manga adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time'' which expanded on her game role. She was shown as a tomboy and met Link in Hyrule Castle Town in her first appearance. Her transformation to Sheik was also expanded upon and involved hypnotism performed by Impa to truly make her like a different person. She teams up with Link in the Gerudo Valley, and it is here where her true identity is revealed and she is captured by Ganondorf in this continuity. | *Zelda appeared throughout the manga adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time'' which expanded on her game role. She was shown as a tomboy and met Link in Hyrule Castle Town in her first appearance. Her transformation to Sheik was also expanded upon and involved hypnotism performed by Impa to truly make her like a different person. She teams up with Link in the Gerudo Valley, and it is here where her true identity is revealed and she is captured by Ganondorf in this continuity. | ||
− | *Zelda makes a few appearances in the ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, but does not play a prominent role due to Twinrova attempting to sacrifice her being | + | *Zelda makes a few appearances in the ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, but does not play a prominent role due to Twinrova attempting to sacrifice her being cut. She also appeared in the 2005 manga adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' and the ''The Minish Cap'' adaptation, with mostly identical roles as in the original games. |
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*Zelda appears in the ''Four Swords Adventures'' adaptation, where she is shown to bond with Shadow Link while being held captive by Vaati. | *Zelda appears in the ''Four Swords Adventures'' adaptation, where she is shown to bond with Shadow Link while being held captive by Vaati. | ||
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=Voice Acting= | =Voice Acting= | ||
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Jun Mizusawa was her original voice in ''Ocarina of Time''. She went on to voice her in ''Twilight Princess'', her ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearances and her appearance in ''Super Mario Maker''. Then, Hikari Tachibana became the voice of younger incarnations of Zelda, including Tetra, voicing Zelda/Tetra in ''The Wind Waker'', ''Four Swords Adventures'', ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Phantom Hourglass'', as well as voicing "Toon Zelda" in ''Hyrule Warriors''. | Jun Mizusawa was her original voice in ''Ocarina of Time''. She went on to voice her in ''Twilight Princess'', her ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearances and her appearance in ''Super Mario Maker''. Then, Hikari Tachibana became the voice of younger incarnations of Zelda, including Tetra, voicing Zelda/Tetra in ''The Wind Waker'', ''Four Swords Adventures'', ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Phantom Hourglass'', as well as voicing "Toon Zelda" in ''Hyrule Warriors''. | ||
− | There are also several actresses who only voiced Zelda in one game each: Akane Omae in ''Spirit Tracks'', Ayumi Fujimura in ''A Link Between Worlds'' and Saori Seto in ''Hyrule Warriors''. Yu Shimamura provided Zelda's voice in ''Skyward Sword'' and in the Japanese version of ''Breath of the Wild''. For the English release of ''Breath of the Wild'', Zelda was voiced by Patricia Summersett | + | There are also several actresses who only voiced Zelda in one game each: Akane Omae in ''Spirit Tracks'', Ayumi Fujimura in ''A Link Between Worlds'' and Saori Seto in ''Hyrule Warriors''. Yu Shimamura provided Zelda's voice in ''Skyward Sword'' and in the Japanese version of ''Breath of the Wild''. For the English release of ''Breath of the Wild'', Zelda was voiced by Patricia Summersett. |
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*She is named after Zelda Fitzgerald (novelist and wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald), as [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] liked her name. | *She is named after Zelda Fitzgerald (novelist and wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald), as [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] liked her name. | ||
*Over the years, there have so far been two instances of a titular "Legend of Zelda", and each instance has involved a character who is implied to be the original Zelda. The backstory for ''Zelda II'' was referred to by Impa as the Legend of Zelda. The other instance is ''Skyward Sword'', where developers referred to it as the true Legend of Zelda due to the revelations about Zelda in the game. However, the phrase is never used within the actual game aside from a joking reference when Groose refers to their adventures as the Legend of Groose. | *Over the years, there have so far been two instances of a titular "Legend of Zelda", and each instance has involved a character who is implied to be the original Zelda. The backstory for ''Zelda II'' was referred to by Impa as the Legend of Zelda. The other instance is ''Skyward Sword'', where developers referred to it as the true Legend of Zelda due to the revelations about Zelda in the game. However, the phrase is never used within the actual game aside from a joking reference when Groose refers to their adventures as the Legend of Groose. | ||
− | *Judging by the official timeline from the Hyrule Historia, there have so far been sixteen different incarnations of Zelda. Out of them, three of them have only been seen in picture form (from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'', ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Breath of the Wild''), and only one (Tetra) goes by a different name. There have been five Zeldas in games taking place prior to the timeline split; the Defeated Timeline has four different Zeldas, the Child Timeline has two of them, and the Adult Timeline has three. Then there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which | + | *Judging by the official timeline from the Hyrule Historia, there have so far been sixteen different incarnations of Zelda. Out of them, three of them have only been seen in picture form (from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'', ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Breath of the Wild''), and only one (Tetra) goes by a different name. There have been five Zeldas in games taking place prior to the timeline split; the Defeated Timeline has four different Zeldas, the Child Timeline has two of them, and the Adult Timeline has three. Then there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which apparently takes place in all timelines and has two princesses (one of whom is only part of the backstory). |
*Out of all of the games in the main series bearing the ''Legend of Zelda'' name, the only ones in which Zelda does not appear at all are ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''. There are still references to her in both games: in ''Link's Awakening'', [[Marin]] mentions Zelda's name at the beginning, as apparently Link had said her name while waking up. In ''Tri Force Heroes'', one of the available outfits for Link is the Legendary Dress, which is based on Zelda's wardrobe. | *Out of all of the games in the main series bearing the ''Legend of Zelda'' name, the only ones in which Zelda does not appear at all are ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''. There are still references to her in both games: in ''Link's Awakening'', [[Marin]] mentions Zelda's name at the beginning, as apparently Link had said her name while waking up. In ''Tri Force Heroes'', one of the available outfits for Link is the Legendary Dress, which is based on Zelda's wardrobe. | ||
*A picture in Hyrule Castle in ''The Wind Waker'' shows that one of the Zeldas (the one who was initially sent to the Great Sea) had a group of stewards very similar in appearance to Tetra's pirate crew. | *A picture in Hyrule Castle in ''The Wind Waker'' shows that one of the Zeldas (the one who was initially sent to the Great Sea) had a group of stewards very similar in appearance to Tetra's pirate crew. | ||
*The Zelda in ''Spirit Tracks'' is shown to have an acute fear of mice, and even when possessing a Phantom will freeze up when a rat is near. | *The Zelda in ''Spirit Tracks'' is shown to have an acute fear of mice, and even when possessing a Phantom will freeze up when a rat is near. | ||
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] on the official ''Brawl'' website, Sheik's appearance in ''Brawl'' was based on concept designs for ''Twilight Princess'', indicating that Sheik was originally intended to make an appearance in the game at some point. This concept artwork was eventually shown in the [[Hyrule Historia]]. | *According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] on the official ''Brawl'' website, Sheik's appearance in ''Brawl'' was based on concept designs for ''Twilight Princess'', indicating that Sheik was originally intended to make an appearance in the game at some point. This concept artwork was eventually shown in the [[Hyrule Historia]]. | ||
− | *A text dump of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' listed two new fighters as Toon Zelda and Toon Sheik, though neither made the final cut of the game. These were most likely intended to be a cel-shaded clone of Zelda (as seen in ''The Wind Waker''), though whether Toon Sheik | + | *A text dump of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' listed two new fighters as Toon Zelda and Toon Sheik, though neither made the final cut of the game. These were most likely intended to be a cel-shaded clone of Zelda (as seen in ''The Wind Waker''), though whether Toon Sheik would be Tetra or a new Sheik design is unknown. |
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