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| title      = Princess of Lorule<br>Her Grace

| location  = [[Lorule Castle]]  

'''Hilda''' is a character featured within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Being [[Zelda]]'s [[Lorule]] counterpart, Hilda looks almost identical to Zelda. Though similar, the two have some noticeable differences: eye color, clothing, hair color, and makeup. Hilda is the princess of Lorule and wields a staff that has the upside down [[Triforce]] symbol on it.{{Ref|[[Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide]]|Hilda is the princess and the ruler of the realm of Lorule, which is the dark, opposite side of Hyrule.|pg. 33}}

[[File:Hilda Screenshot.jpg|left|thumb|Hilda in front of the trapped Yuga Ganon]]Hilda is first seen after [[Link]] first enters Lorule. [[Yuga]] summons [[Ganon]] using the power of the kidnapped [[Seven Sages]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course... Ganon!|Yuga}} Yuga combines with Ganon and gains the [[Triforce of Power]], knocking out Link in the process.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Behold! Join with me! Let us destroy all ugliness in this world or any other. We shall be TRULY superior!|Yuga}} However, just as Link is about to be destroyed by Yuga, Hilda appears and binds the monster with her power.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide]]''|A blinding flash fills the room, and a dark-haired maiden appears before Link. Using some sort of mysterious power, the woman holds the mighty Ganon at bay, trapping him with some sort of restrictive magic!|pg. 146}} She explains that she can only hold him for a short while, but she takes the time to welcome Link to Lorule and introduce herself.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, Hero of Hyrule, I can hold the beast at bay for only so long. It should prove enough time to bid you a most sorrowful welcome to my kingdom. Welcome to Lorule. My name is Princess Hilda, and I have failed you in every way.|Hilda}} Even though she knew of Yuga's plan to imprison the Sages, she claims she was unable to stop him.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I knew Yuga planned to slip into your world to abduct Zelda and the Sages. I... I couldn't stop him. Now he has used them to summon the Demon King and siphon his power.|Hilda}} Knowing the extent of Yuga's power, Hilda warns Link that if Yuga is released, he will destroy not only Lorule, but [[Hyrule]] as well.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yuga's appetite will soon consume our worlds. Hyrule and Lorule—the beast's for the taking.|Hilda}} Yuga begins to break free, and Hilda tells Link that she can hold him back no longer and quicking warps both of them to safety.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I cannot hold him back much longer. So... I must see you to safety.|Hilda}}

[[File:HildaLoruleQuote.png|right|thumb|300px|Hilda speaking to Zelda's portrait]]Shortly after Link meets Hilda, he is contacted by her again telepathically outside of the [[Blacksmith's House]] of Lorule.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide]]''|A solemn voice suddenly calls out to Link: it's Princess Hilda!|pg. 147}} She reminds Link that no matter how similar her kingdom is to Hyrule, it is very different, and they are only close together due to Yuga's plan.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? It is I, Princess Hilda. I wanted to warn you about the kingdom in which you've found yourself. My Lorule may remind you of your own home. But, in fact, our kingdoms are as different as night and day. Worlds apart, as they say. But Yuga's scheme has forced our two kingdoms close together. So close, they are now connected.|Hilda}} Additionally, parts of Lorule have crumbled away, so she instructs Link to first find a way back into Hyrule and then return through a different location.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|What's more, the Seven Sages you seek are spread across my land, locked away in dungeons. But because parts of Lorule have long crumbled away, you cannot get to them from where you now are. To reach them, you must first find a way back to Hyrule. From various parts of your world, you can reach the same parts of mine.|Hilda}} Hilda warns Link to be careful and then says goodbye.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Now, one more thing. I have welcomed you to Lorule, but my kingdom...? It ISN'T so welcoming to strangers. Farewell—and be careful out there, Link.|Hilda}}

Throughout the game, Hilda contacts Link telepathically whenever he enters new locations in Lorule, always beginning by welcoming him back to the kingdom and ending it by with "So say I, Hilda of Lorule."{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Welcome back to Lorule Kingdom, Link...|Hilda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|So say I, Hilda of Lorule...|Hilda}} She usually offers a hint as to what Link can expect to find in the area. Hilda shows that she has very extensive knowledge of all of the areas of her kingdom and seems to display some capacity for sensing the future. She also seems to hold many regrets over her kingdom's state of being. She often describes the greatness of its previous state of being compared to its current, such as explaining that the [[Lorule Graveyard]] was once a holy place.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Welcome back to Lorule Kingdom, Link... Where you stand now was once a holy place. Now it could not be farther away from such a thing. However, nearby sleeps something that will help you on your journey. A thorough search will behoove you. So say I, Hilda of Lorule...|Hilda}} While Link is approaching the [[Dark Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Dark Palace]], she expresses remorse over the loss of many Lorulean soldiers, who abandoned the castle to follow the [[Gemasaur King|beast]] that sleeps within the palace.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You are nearing the Dark Palace. It is home to the followers of a great and terrible beast. They were once soldiers from [[Lorule Castle]]. Now they revere a foul being and cower here in this temple.|Hilda}} She accepts full responsibility, blaming herself for being too weak.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I accept the responsibility. I was too weak to protect them. They were all good people... my people. If they find you, they will imprison you. Please be careful. So say I, Hilda of Lorule...|Hilda}}

After Link rescues certain numbers of Sages, she is seen talking to the portrait of Zelda, where she further describes her own thoughts and her hope for Link's success. She first longingly asks Zelda's portrait what it must be like to be from a kingdom with so many blessings.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, lovely Zelda. What is it like to be a princess from a kingdom blessed by so many happy endings?|Hilda}} According to her, Lorule was once a beautiful place as well, but it feel into ruin, and she needs Link's help to restore it.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Once upon a time, Lorule was such a place. Once, but no longer. Lorule was just like Hyrule. So very beautiful. So very... promising. We have need of a hero—and your Link is superb.|Hilda}} She says that everyone deserves a happy ending.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|We all deserve a happy ending, don't we? I can only hope that Link is victorious.|Hilda}} She later continues these thoughts by telling Zelda how incredibly lucky she is to have such wondereful legends and heroes while Lorule has lost all of theirs.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, lovely Zelda. Can you begin to comprehend how lucky you are? Such legends! Such heroes! We had legends. We had heroes. Lorule had hope. But all that is gone. Lorule has only me now. And YOUR hero, of course.|Hilda}} She briefly fears that the Hero of Hyrule may fail her, but she quickly reminds herself that she must have courage and trust him.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|And if the Hero of Hyrule fails me...? Oh, but I must have courage! He will succeed, or all is lost.|Hilda}} Once Link has obtained all the Sages, Hilda is very excited by how close Link is to succeeding and she is grateful Lorule will be saved.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, lovely Zelda. Can you sense it? Our brave hero almost has the Triforce of Courage. Lorule WILL be saved, thanks to him. And one princess to another...? I can't tell you how grateful I am.|Hilda}}

Once Link saves all [[Seven Sages]] and acquires the [[Triforce of Courage]], Hilda contacts him outside of Lorule Castle to warn him that Yuga has escaped and let his minions free throughout the structure.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? You have arrived just in time, for Yuga has escaped my bonds, and his minions are loose in Lorule Castle!|Hilda}} She removes the barrier on the castle's entrance for Link so that he can go and conquer the evil being once and for all.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Give me a moment while I remove the barrier that protects my castle. Then make haste, Link!|Hilda}}

After Link successfully defeats the first portion of the battle against Yuga Ganon, Hilda is seen telling Yuga to give her the [[Triforce of Power]] he possesses.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Give me your Triforce of Power, Yuga! We mustn't be defeated! If we are, Lorule will be lost forever! Come now, obey me! Give it to me at once!|Hilda}} However, Yuga betrays her, and takes the. Triforce of Wisdom that she took from Zelda for his own by turning into a painting, hoping that he can obtain the full Triforce to take over Lorule.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Ha ha ha ha... My dear, sweet, deluded Hilda...! What care have I to save your crumbling kingdom? It's no better than that hideous Hyrule. When the Triforce is mine, I plan to remake Lorule in MY image. Now you, my dark beauty, must serve your purpose.|Yuga}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I can hardly decide which of my princess portraits is prettier. But I do know which of you foolish royal girls has what I need. And now it will be mine.|Yuga}} With two pieces of the Triforce in hand, all Yuga has to do is defeat Link, and then he will have the entire Triforce.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Ha ha ha! I shall soon take my rightful place among the gods! And then the beauty of destruction will rain down upon this world! Now, I'll be taking the last piece of the Triforce from you, worm! How far you've wriggled! But at last you know your true destiny—to give me what's MINE.|Yuga}} This begins the final phase of the final battle.

However, [[Ravio]], the character who sold items to Link throughout his journey, suddenly appears. He reveals himself to actually be a servant of Hilda and asks Zelda if he may speak to her.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|But not long ago, I served Princess Hilda here in Lorule. So, begging your pardon, Princess Zelda, but would you mind if I intervene here?|Ravio}} Hilda is furious that Ravio has returned after vanishing for such a long time and believes he is betraying her.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You vanish on me and now come crawling back? Why?|Hilda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Forgive me, Your Highness. I'm a coward at heart. There was no way I had the courage to stand up to you and Yuga. But I was smart enough to go to Hyrule. I knew they'd have a hero who could help me.|Ravio}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Another betrayal?! This hero has proven useful to me, but you—! You wanted him to defeat me?|Hilda}}

He explains to her that he left because he knew that destroying Hyrule was wrong, but Hilda does not believe there is another way.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I wish the best for our kingdom. But by ruining Hyrule...? You'd bring out the absolute worst in Lorule.|Ravio}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You'd rather see Lorule crumble?!|Hilda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|No, no... Of course not, Princess. But there must be some other way.|Ravio}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|No...|Hilda}} He insists that what she is doing is exactly what caused the Triforce of Lorule to have been destroyed in the first place.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Don't you realize? The reason your noble ancestors destroyed our Triforce was to STOP such chaos!|Ravio}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|That's not what I...!|Hilda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Look around you... This is EXACTLY what happened with our Triforce...!|Ravio}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, no...|Hilda}} Ravio, wishing that he could have prevented Hilda from worrying about Lorule, begs Hilda to make the right decision. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Princess Hilda, I... I just wanted to save you from all this—you, who've worried endlessly about the fate of Lorule. Please, Princess Hilda, let's do the right thing. Lorule may be doomed, but at least our kingdom won't be condemned for stealing their Triforce.|Ravio}}

*In the German version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', [[Hilda]] is known as the queen of [[Lorule]] unlike other versions of the game where she is the princess of the kingdom.  

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