Tag: Interlopers

The Dark Tribe. In my experience, it seems that most of the time Zelda fans don’t know what the Dark Tribe is. It’s a name that’s been repeated several times in Zelda history since A Link to the Past where it is believed to have been first mentioned. Throughout the series, references to ancient tribes, tribes of evil, or tribes that have dealt with shadows and darkness have happened frequently. Some fans have speculated on the nature and role of…

The GDC 2011 trailer for Skyward Sword showed us many interesting things. We saw more areas and enemies, more examples of what the gameplay will be like, and we also saw the game’s unusual focus on technology. But it seems that among all the news, the “new” character of Skyward Sword is the most talked about. And rightfully so. Other than developer statements about the titular Skyward Sword and Skyloft, this character is the first thing we’ve seen of the…

Hyrule has been portrayed as a very magical place, from its creation, the hidden structures hidden throughout, to the very people that inhabit the land. Magic is everywhere. The mystical forces that few can use and fewer can master appear in every Zelda title— sometimes as a direct intervention from a deity or fairy, sometimes as a spell cast from a character, and most often in the form of a helpful item that Link can carry and use when needed….