Ancient Hero
Race | Unknown (possibly Zonai-related) | |
Gender | Male | |
Games | ||
Related | Princess Zelda (ally) | |
The Ancient Hero is a recurring character in the Legend of Zelda series.
Breath of the Wild
The story of the Ancient Hero is depicted on the Calamity Ganon Tapestry, where he, with the aid of Sheikah technology and the magic of the Princess, smote the Calamity, leaving it sealed for 10,000 years. As with the four original Champions and the historic Princess, this Screen was the only visual representation of his existence, leaving his identity largely unknown.
Age of Calamity
The Ancient Hero is seen again, as Impa's Tapestry is used in a cinematic that describes the unfurling events. In this instance, his visual seems to stand in as a representative of the modern day Link, as the other figures on the Tapestry are used to convey the Champions of the second Calamity.
Tears of the Kingdom
The Screen appears again, with him on, but this is not the primary appearance of the Ancient Hero. Upon completing all of the Shrines of Light, Link will be gifted the Ancient Hero's Aspect, said to contain the spirit of the Ancient Hero himself. When worn, it causes Link to take on the look of the Ancient Hero. He is shown to be a bipedal canine creature, with green skin, red hair and blue eyes. His ears are pointed, and he wears a Zonaite Waistguard and Zonaite Shin Guards, showing that he had some connection to the dying Zonai civilization, even if he was not Zonai himself. The Sheikah Impa, Purah, Symin, and the Hylians Tauro and Cece will recognize and acknowledge his outfit for what it is.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
- ↑ "Ah. I see that you are wearing the attire of the ancient hero. How amusing. You almost look like that figure depicted on the screen..." — Impa, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "By the way... That outfit looks awfully familiar. You look good dressed like the ancient hero. But you know, I almost didn't recognize you for a minute there!" — Purah, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "That's the guise of the ancient hero! Where did you find such clothing? Professor Link, you always surprise me! The element of surprise is fundamental to learning as well. I must devote myself to becoming a teacher who can surprise and delight the children. Anyhow, I must say that your appearance was delightfully astonishing." — Symin, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "The hero? The ANCIENT hero?! ... Oh, wait. You're Link. For a moment, I thought the ancient hero had been resurrected! That is quite the getup. I'd love to try it on, myself." — Tauro, Tears of the Kingdom
- ↑ "What an outfit! It's as though you've been possessed by an ancient hero's aspect. And you've put together a complete set! I'm struck by its balance of eeriness and dignity. Surely, its resolute presence in the face of evil is worth... a full 100 points!" — Cece, Tears of the Kingdom