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{{Infobox|character

| name    = Prince Sidon

| title    = Zora Prince

| race    = [[Zora]]

| gender  = Male

| location = [[Zora's Domain (Breath of the Wild)|Zora's Domain]]

| related  = [[King Dorephan]]<br/>[[Mipha]]

}}

Sidon is the son of [[King Dorephan]] of the [[Zora]]s and the younger brother to [[Mipha]], the Zora [[Champion]]. Even though Sidon is a member of royalty, he does not let that affect his personality. He had a very cheerful personality and always remains positive. He treats everybody with respect, even members of our races, which is why he is so adored by his fellow Zora.

When traveling through the [[Lanayru Wetlands]], Link will encounter numerous Zora, who implore him to visit Sidon over at the [[Inogo Bridge]]. [[Zora's Domain (Breath of the Wild)|Zora's Domain]] is in terrible trouble and Sidon is in need of a strong Hylian to help out.{{Ref|''... I can see it in your eyes. You're asking yourself, "Why me?" A reasonable question for a stranger accosted by a passing Zora in such a manner. But I must assure you, this venture will be very profitable for you as well! You see, Prince Sidon of the Zora is in desperate search of a strong Hylian. And as this is a royal request from the prince himself, it's safe to assume a generous reward is in the cards... That is why I am asking you to meet with Prince Sidon at Inogo Bridge, along the Zora River just upstream of here.'' - '''[[Ledo]]'''}}{{Ref|''I know it! I SO knew it! Well, what are you waiting for?! Go see Prince Sidon! He's waiting at Inogo Bridge, which is upstream of Zora River. Please listen to what dear Prince Sidon has to say!'' - '''[[Tona]]'''}}{{Ref|''Perfect! It must be my lucky day! Oh... *ahem* I apologize for calling out to you so suddenly. I am Torfeau of the Zora. I have been searching for a Hylian like you for a very long time! My home, Zora's Domain, is in terrible danger. That is why Prince Sidon sent me in search of a strong Hylian warrior.'' - '''[[Torfeau]]'''}}{{Ref|''Oh! Hey! This is the first time I've seen one! I'm Tottika of the Zora! Aren't you...a Hylian? You ARE, aren't you?! Yes, I can tell! You are most certainly a Hylian! As fate would have it, our Prince Sidon is looking for a Hylian like you. The prince is at Inogo Bridge right now. Will you consent to go and see him? I mean, you don't have to if you don't want to... Though...I'd kind of like you to go even if you don't want to... Hm, yes! It is decided! You will indeed go and see the prince, even if you don't really want to!'' - '''[[Tottika]]'''}}

[[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]] first encounters Sidon at the [[Inogo Bridge]], which crosses over the [[Zora River]]. Upon meeting him, Sidon introduces himself as a prince of the Zora's.{{Ref|''Say, hey there! Young one! Up top! Above you! Pardon the entrance, but you're a Hylian, aren't you? I was hoping perhaps you'd have a moment to talk...'' - '''Sidon'''}}{{Ref|''Aha! A Hylian! Yes, I knew it! Oh, pardon me... I am Sidon, the Zora prince! And what is your name? Go on, please tell me!'' - '''Sidon'''}} After finding out that he is specific to name, he applauds the fantastic name, but wonders whether he had heard of it before.{{Ref|''Link? Your name is Link?! What a fantastic name! Hmm, though I cannot shake the feeling that I have heard it somewhere before... Well, in any case, it is a strong name! To be honest, I've been watching you. I've seen the way you work. I can tell by how you carry yourself that you are no ordinary person. Link! You must be a strong warrior among the Hylians, correct?!'' - '''Sidon'''}} Sidon hopes that Link helps out Zora's Domain as it currently is in grave danger due to the perpetual rainfall that is caused by [[Divine Beast Vah Ruta]].{{Ref|''Aha! Just as I suspected! I am a Zora prince, after all. I have an eye for talent that is unparalleled! Yes! Exquisite! I have been searching for someone like you for a long while. A man like you, Link, who carries himself with power! Right now, Zora's Domain is in grave danger because of the massive rainfall coming from Divine Beast Vah Ruta! Please, promise you will help us! We need your strength, warrior! Won't you please come to Zora's Domain with me?'' - '''Sidon'''}} Sidon mentions that because of the rain, Link cannot climb any of the nearby cliffs, so he'll have to take the main path. Unfortunately the enemies up ahead all use electricity, but that doesn't cause Sidon to lose any confidence in Link. Instead, he gives Link an [[Electro Elixir]] so that he can withstand some electricity attacks.{{Ref|''Wow! Really?! Thank you, Link! You are indeed the man I thought you were! Now Zora's Domain will be saved for certain! No time to waste! Hurry up and head over!'' - '''Sidon'''}}{{Ref|''Because of the rain, the cliffs are too wet to climb. To reach the domain you will need to go straight along this path. As a Hylian, I know you are unable to swim up the river. As such, the path to the domain may be a bit treacherous. You likely have a tough fight in store - there are monsters up ahead that attack with electricity.'' - '''Sidon'''}}{{Ref|''Don't give up! I believe in you! ... Oh! That's right! I have something that I would like to give to you! This is just a small trinket to show that I have faith in you.'' - '''Sidon'''}}{{Ref|''It's a drink that will increase your resistance to electricity! I am not sure why, but its effects do not seem to work for Zora. Perhaps because it was made specifically for Hylians. It should work wonders for you, though! I shall go on ahead and make sure there is not anything strange going on where you are headed. I'm counting on you!'' - '''Sidon'''}} After speaking with Sidon at the Inogo Bridge, this will begin the [[Reach Zora's Domain]] quest.

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Periodically as Link travels towards Zora's Domain, Sidon will appear from Zora's River to give him encouragement. He first appears right after the main path crosses over Zora's Domain twice, at which point he mentions that there are a lot of monsters and Link should proceed carefully.{{Ref|''Hey! Link!! Sorry for calling out to you from the river! Since I pressured you into coming, I was not sure you would really come through. I am pleased things are going well. Ever since this strange occurance, there have been a lot of monsters around here. Be careful as you proceed! And hurry! All of my fellow Zora are anxiously awaiting your arrival!'' - '''Sidon'''}} He appears again near the [[Bank of Wishes]] to offer encourage.{{Ref|''HEY! Over here! Sorry for calling from so far away! The domain is still a ways off, but you're making good progress! I shall be along soon myself. I won't be much longer! In the meantime, I'll be cheering you on from here in the river, so hang in there! You can do it! Stay strong!'' - '''Sidon'''}} Later after Link is crossing the [[Oren Bridge]], Sidon appears to mention that there are a lot of enemies up ahead.{{Ref|''Hey! Link!! You're almost halfway to Zora's Domain! Oh, by the way, there are a few spots up ahead with lots of enemies...but I'm sure you will be fine! I believe in you, Link!'' - '''Sidon'''}} He appears again when Link is at [[Luto's Crossing]], but is interrupted as a [[Blue Moblin]] appears to attack Link.{{Ref|''Hey! Link!! Look below! Down here! You are still pretty far off, my friend! But I was sure you'd be passing over this bridge, so I have been waiting for you. You will be in Zora's Domain before you know it! In fact, I'm going to head that way too! I shall meet you there! Whoa! Link!! Beware, warrior! A monster approaches from behind you!'' - '''Sidon'''}} Finally when Link crosses the [[Great Zora Bridge]], Sidon welcomes Link to Zora's Domain and wants to introduce Link to the King.{{Ref|''Whoa! I've been waiting for you, Link! Welcome! Behold the pride of my people, Zora's Domain! Now I shall introduce you to the king. Hurry, this way!'' - '''Sidon'''}}

When Link meets with [[King Dorephan]], the King will recognize Link as the Hylian [[Champion]] from 100 years ago.{{Ref|''You are the Hylian Champion, Link! Do not tell me you have forgotten me...'' - '''[[King Dorephan]]'''}} This causes Sidon to recall Link as well, then remembering where he had heard the name from before.{{Ref|''The Hylian Champion? You can't mean THE Link? THAT Champion?! So that's where I have heard your name before! What a fateful coincidence that we should cross paths! I cannot believe it.'' - '''Sidon'''}} After the King speaks about his lost daughter Mipha, Sidon will jump in, shifting the conversation to the problem at hand, which is the Divine Beast Vah Ruta.{{Ref|''Father... I do not believe discussing my sister is helping matters at the moment. Link seems confused.'' - '''Sidon'''}}

Sidon mentions that one of their fellow Zora, [[Seggin]], who is a bit shock resistant hit the Divine Beast with a [[Shock Arrow]]. It caused the water flow to slow down for a bit, but unfortunately, it soon came back. Since the Zora are an aquatic race and more vulnerable to electric attacks, Seggin was not able to strike it with enough electricity to stop it completely. This is why Sidon has gone out searching for a Hylian like Link. Sidon asks Link to use Shock Arrows to hit the orbs on Vah Ruta.{{Ref|''Seggin, who is quite shock resistant for a Zora, hit one with a shock arrow. Sure enough, it slowed the water a bit. Unfortunately, as an aquatic race, we Zora are terribly vulnerable to the power of electricity. Perhaps because we could not safely strike it with enough electricity at once, the water soon returned to its full force. That is why I went in search of a Hylian who could help us! Link, I am certain you have already figured this out, but... We need you to use shock arrows to get those orbs workig properly again! I will aid you in any way I can, of course. Please, hero... I beg of you. Help me stop Ruta's rampage of destruction!'' - '''Sidon'''}} Sidon offers to help out in any way that he possibly can. After the King gives Link the [[Zora Armor]], Muzu will display his strong resistance to the idea, as the Zora Armor was handcrafted by Mipha herself. It was intended only to be gifted to someone who she swore to marry. Link did not fit that criteria and had no such relationship.{{Ref|''King Dorephan!! Surely you do not really intend to give this outsider the Zora armor! Countless generations of Zora princesses have gifted that armor to the one they have sworn to marry! Princess Mipha made that one there with her own hands! It is far too important to entrust to a shady Hylian! He may be a Champion, but Mipha had no such relationship with him. So why should HE receive such an honor? This is just too much, my leige.....'' - '''[[Muzu]]'''}} Muzu will then walk off, at which point Sidon will follow suit. Telling Link not to worry too much about Muzu and that he would come around.{{Ref|''Link! Do not let his words concern you. I will work this out with Muzu. I shall return shortly!'' - '''Sidon'''}}

Sidon and [[Muzu]] will then by speaking in front of the Mipha statue, at the main square of Zora's Domain. Sidon tries to convince Muzu that Link in fact did know Mipha and that Mipha had an undying love for Link.{{Ref|''Listen well, Muzu. There is something you need to know. He who stands here...the man called Link...is the one whom my sister, Mipha, had feelings for. I was only a child then, so I did not know it myself at the time. But it is so. I grew up hearing my father tell stories, some of which were about my sister's undying love for a Hylian named Link.'' - '''Sidon'''}} Muzu strongly rejects this, as he doesn't think it possible that Mipha could have feelings for a Hylian, and that Link does not remember anything.{{Ref|''What?! No... You cannot fool me with such a fanciful lie. Not this Zora! How could Lady Mipha possibly have feelings for a Hylian like him?! The facts are clear. He remembers nothing. Even when he looks upon Princess Mipha's statue...'' - '''[[Muzu]]'''}}

Muzu will then encourage Link to travel up to [[Ploymus Mountain]] to take on a [[Lynel]]. There he will find some shock arrows, of which Muzu tells Link to acquire 20 of them to appease the Divine Beast. Sidon knows that Link is up for the challenge.{{Ref|''Aha! You must mean that Lynel! He is a man-beast, that one! That beast does indeed wield shock arrows. That is certainly one way to collect them quickly. He is vicious, to be sure. But I am certain Link will use to the challenge.'' - '''Sidon'''}} Even if Link already has shock arrows, Sidon suggests that he can head up to the mountain to find some more if needed.{{Ref|''Hm? Well, well!! What have we here? It seems you already have some shock arrows! Still, if you need any more, you can always go to Ploymus Mountain to restock!'' - '''Sidon'''}} Sidon then tells Link that he will be waiting at the [[East Reservoir Lake]]. Once Link is ready to take on the Divine Beast, he should join him there.{{Ref|''Link... I'll be waiting for you at East Reservoir Lake, right by the Divine Beast. When you are ready, come join me there!'' - '''Sidon'''}}

Link later meets Sidon at the [[East Reservoir Lake]], where the two confront Ruta. Link rides atop Sidon, who will take Link one of the waterfalls falling from Ruta's body, where Link can swim up and attack the beast. Once Ruta has been neutralized, Sidon takes Link to the entrance, and then returns to the domain to wait for Link's return.

And how thankful I am? Because you are!|Sidon}}, and will be no matter how many times Link returns to speak with him.  

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File:Sidon-memory.jpg|A young Sidon, from the [[Champion Mipha's Song]] [[Recovered Memory]].

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