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| caption = | | caption = Artwork from ''Twilight Princess'' | ||
| game | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | | inhab = [[Hylian]]s | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | | item = [[Heart Container]]<br/>[[Piece of Heart]]<br/>[[Master Sword]]<br/>[[Lantern]] | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | | related = [[Castle Town]] | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | |||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | |||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | |||
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'''Hyrule Castle''' is the seat of [[Hyrule | '''Hyrule Castle''' is the seat of [[Hyrule]]'s government and home of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]]. Hyrule Castle was first seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and has become one of the most recognizable locations of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Hyrule Castle has appeared in seven different Zelda games. It has also appeared in some non-canon games. | Hyrule Castle has appeared in seven different ''Zelda'' games. It has also appeared in some non-canon games. | ||
===A Link to the Past === | ===A Link to the Past=== | ||
{{Main|Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)}} | {{Main|Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)}} | ||
{{Main|Hyrule Castle Tower}} | {{Main|Hyrule Castle Tower}} | ||
In ''A Link to the Past'', Hyrule Castle serves as the very first | In ''A Link to the Past'', Hyrule Castle serves as the very first dungeon in the game. It is a rather short dungeon where [[Link]] fights the [[Ball and Chain Trooper]] and rescues [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. Hyrule Castle leads to the [[Secret Passage]], which takes Link and Zelda to the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]]. | ||
Later in the game, Link | Later in the game, Link enters [[Hyrule Castle Tower]], where he confronts [[Agahnim]]. | ||
===Ocarina of Time=== | ===Ocarina of Time=== | ||
Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' only allows Link to enter the courtyard to speak to young Princess Zelda. Link must sneak past the guards to get to her. There are no dungeons or mini-dungeons within this version of Hyrule Castle. | |||
===The Wind Waker=== | ===The Wind Waker=== | ||
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Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until Link retrieves the fabled Sword of Evil's Bane (the Master Sword), which then turns the castle back to color. | Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until Link retrieves the fabled Sword of Evil's Bane (the Master Sword), which then turns the castle back to color. | ||
===Four Swords Adventures=== | ===Four Swords Adventures=== | ||
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Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' that Link visits twice. The first time is the third stage of [[Whereabouts of the Wind]]. The Links attempt to rescue the first [[Shrine Maidens#Green Maiden|Maiden]] from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the [[Fairy Queen]], making her whole again. Link must fight [[Phantom Ganon]] in order to find the Maiden. | Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' that Link visits twice. The first time is the third stage of [[Whereabouts of the Wind]]. The Links attempt to rescue the first [[Shrine Maidens#Green Maiden|Maiden]] from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the [[Fairy Queen]], making her whole again. Link must fight [[Phantom Ganon]] in order to find the Maiden. | ||
The second visit is during the [[Near the Fields]] level. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell if found. Once finally making it past the guards, Link | The second visit is during the [[Near the Fields]] level. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell if found. Once finally making it past the guards, Link needs to defeat [[Jalhalla]] in order to rescue the [[Shrine Maidens#White Maiden|White Maiden]]. | ||
Hyrule Castle in ''Four Swords Adventures'' highly resembles the one from ''A Link to the Past''. | Hyrule Castle in ''Four Swords Adventures'' highly resembles the one from ''A Link to the Past''. | ||
===The Minish Cap=== | ===The Minish Cap=== | ||
Link firsts visits here under the order of his [[Master Smith|grandfather]] to deliver the [[Smith's Sword]], which is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournament at the [[Picori Festival]]. [[Vaati]] wins the tournament, but holds no interest in the sword whatsoever. Instead he attempts to steal the [[Picori Blade]] and instead he manages to break the blade and turn [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] to stone. [[Link]] then must use the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to restore the power of the blade, and after awhile the king changes his mood dramatically, which is due to the fact [[Vaati]] is disguised as the king, finally [[Vaati]] decides to transform the castle into the [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. | Link firsts visits here under the order of his [[Master Smith|grandfather]] to deliver the [[Smith's Sword]], which is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournament at the [[Picori Festival]]. [[Vaati]] wins the tournament, but holds no interest in the sword whatsoever. Instead, he attempts to steal the [[Picori Blade]] and instead he manages to break the blade and turn [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] to stone. [[Link]] then must use the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to restore the power of the blade, and after awhile, the king changes his mood dramatically, which is due to the fact [[Vaati]] is disguised as the king, finally [[Vaati]] decides to transform the castle into the [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. | ||
===Twilight Princess=== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
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===Spirit Tracks=== | ===Spirit Tracks=== | ||
Filled to the brim with guards who don't really do anything, | Filled to the brim with guards who don't really do anything, Hyrule Castle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' is a lot like the one in ''A Link to the Past'', but with no dungeons. This is where Link gets his [[Engineer Certificate]], [[Recruit Uniform]], and most importantly, his [[Recruit's Sword|Sword]]. | ||
==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Hyrule_Castle.jpg|Hyrule Castle from | File:Hyrule_Castle.jpg|''Hyrule Castle from Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Hyrule_Castle_(WW).jpg|Hyrule Castle from | File:Hyrule_Castle_(WW).jpg|''Hyrule Castle from The Wind Waker'' | ||
File:Hyrule_Castle_(MC).jpg|Hyrule Castle from | File:Hyrule_Castle_(MC).jpg|''Hyrule Castle from The Minish Cap'' | ||
File:Hyrule Castle Twilight.jpg|Hyrule Castle covered in Twilight from | File:Hyrule Castle Twilight.jpg|''Hyrule Castle covered in Twilight from Twilight Princess'' | ||
File:Hyrule_Castle_(ST).png|Hyrule Castle from | File:Hyrule_Castle_(ST).png|''Hyrule Castle from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Outside-Map.png|Outside Hyrule Castle Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Outside-Map.png|''Outside Hyrule Castle Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-1-Map.png|Hyrule Castle 1st Floor Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-1-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle 1st Floor Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Interior 2nd Floor Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle Interior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Exterior-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Exterior 2nd Floor Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-2-Exterior-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle Exterior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-3.png|Hyrule Castle 3rd Floor Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Floor-3.png|''Hyrule Castle 3rd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Break-Room-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Break Room Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Break-Room-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle Break Room Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Training-Room-Map.png|Hyrule Castle Training Room Map from | File:Hyrule-Castle-Training-Room-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle Training Room Map from Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Castle-Zeldas-Map.png|Hyrule Castle | File:Hyrule-Castle-Zeldas-Map.png|''Hyrule Castle Map from Zelda's Letter in Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Temple.jpg|"Temple" from | File:Temple.jpg|''"Temple" from Super Smash Bros. Melee'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Cat|Ocarina of Time Locations}} | {{Cat|Ocarina of Time Locations}} | ||
Revision as of 02:03, January 29, 2016
- This article is about the recurring landmark. For the dungeon in Twilight Princess, see Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess). For the stage in Four Swords Adventures, see Hyrule Castle (Stage). For the dungeon in A Link to the Past, see Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past).
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Hyrule Castle is the seat of Hyrule's government and home of the Royal Family. Hyrule Castle was first seen in A Link to the Past, and has become one of the most recognizable locations of The Legend of Zelda series.
Appearances
Hyrule Castle has appeared in seven different Zelda games. It has also appeared in some non-canon games.
A Link to the Past
- Main article: Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)
- Main article: Hyrule Castle Tower
In A Link to the Past, Hyrule Castle serves as the very first dungeon in the game. It is a rather short dungeon where Link fights the Ball and Chain Trooper and rescues Princess Zelda. Hyrule Castle leads to the Secret Passage, which takes Link and Zelda to the Sanctuary.
Later in the game, Link enters Hyrule Castle Tower, where he confronts Agahnim.
Ocarina of Time
Hyrule Castle in Ocarina of Time only allows Link to enter the courtyard to speak to young Princess Zelda. Link must sneak past the guards to get to her. There are no dungeons or mini-dungeons within this version of Hyrule Castle.
The Wind Waker
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Hyrule Castle in The Wind Waker is underwater. It is where our young hero finds the Master Sword. The castle starts out with a black and white coloring until Link retrieves the fabled Sword of Evil's Bane (the Master Sword), which then turns the castle back to color.
Four Swords Adventures
- Main article: Hyrule Castle (Stage)
- Main article: Infiltration of Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle is a dungeon in Four Swords Adventures that Link visits twice. The first time is the third stage of Whereabouts of the Wind. The Links attempt to rescue the first Maiden from the evil Castle Guards. While there, Link reunites the two halves of the Fairy Queen, making her whole again. Link must fight Phantom Ganon in order to find the Maiden.
The second visit is during the Near the Fields level. This time, Link must use stealth to avoid being seen by the guards, who will throw Link into a jail cell if found. Once finally making it past the guards, Link needs to defeat Jalhalla in order to rescue the White Maiden.
Hyrule Castle in Four Swords Adventures highly resembles the one from A Link to the Past.
The Minish Cap
Link firsts visits here under the order of his grandfather to deliver the Smith's Sword, which is to be awarded to the winner of a sword tournament at the Picori Festival. Vaati wins the tournament, but holds no interest in the sword whatsoever. Instead, he attempts to steal the Picori Blade and instead he manages to break the blade and turn Princess Zelda to stone. Link then must use the Elemental Sanctuary to restore the power of the blade, and after awhile, the king changes his mood dramatically, which is due to the fact Vaati is disguised as the king, finally Vaati decides to transform the castle into the Dark Hyrule Castle.
Twilight Princess
- Main article: Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)
The largest version of Hyrule Castle so far, this one isn't fully accessible until the end of Twilight Princess. However, Link can access the roof in the early portions of the game. Hyrule Castle is the final dungeon in Twilight Princess.
Spirit Tracks
Filled to the brim with guards who don't really do anything, Hyrule Castle in Spirit Tracks is a lot like the one in A Link to the Past, but with no dungeons. This is where Link gets his Engineer Certificate, Recruit Uniform, and most importantly, his Sword.
Non-Canon Appearances
Hyrule Castle was a playable stage in Super Smash Bros.. A very similar area, called Hyrule Temple, was a playable stage in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Hyrule Castle was also in Link's Crossbow Training in the stage Hyrule Castle: Defender.
Trivia
- In The Wind Waker, there are stained glass portraits of the Seven Sages from Ocarina of Time in Hyrule Castle. There is also a stained glass portrait of Ganondorf.
Gallery
- Hyrule Castle.jpg
Hyrule Castle from Ocarina of Time
Hyrule Castle from The Wind Waker
Hyrule Castle from The Minish Cap
Hyrule Castle covered in Twilight from Twilight Princess
Hyrule Castle from Spirit Tracks
Outside Hyrule Castle Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle 1st Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Interior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Exterior 2nd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle 3rd Floor Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Break Room Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Training Room Map from Spirit Tracks
Hyrule Castle Map from Zelda's Letter in Spirit Tracks
"Temple" from Super Smash Bros. Melee
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