New Details About Shia’s Story Arc in Hyrule Warriors

Translators are still digging out some details from the recent scans in Famitsu Magazine, who did a huge interview with the folks behind Hyrule Warriors. This time around we learn several new details about Shia. We learn who she is, her purpose, and what makes her turn on her fellow companions. We also learn a couple details about her minions. These are considered heavy spoilers.

• Shia, the game’s main antagonist, was in charge of protecting the equilibrium of the Triforce. However, she developed feelings for Link and becomes jealous of his relationship with Princess Zelda.
• Shia ends up becoming overcome by wickedness. With her two minions Valga and Wizro, she throws Hyrule in a state of chaos.
• Link is a soldier-in-training in Hyrule Warriors. Famitsu confirms that the chain mail is his soldier-in-training gear.

We can naturally assume that this is Valga:

We also know that this is Wizro, on the bottom right:

We have a few more minor spoilers available right here.

Source: Nintendo Everything