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| image = [[File:Impa - HWAoC key art.png|400x400px]] | | image = [[File:Impa - HWAoC key art.png|400x400px]] | ||
| caption = Artwork of Impa from ''Age of Calamity'' | | caption = Artwork of Impa from ''Age of Calamity'' | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | ||
| location = [[Hyrule]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Sealed Temple]]<br/>[[Kakariko Village]] | | location = [[Hyrule]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Sealed Temple]]<br/>[[Kakariko Village]] | ||
| race = [[Sheikah]] | | race = [[Sheikah]] | ||
| gender = Female | | gender = Female | ||
| related = [[Impaz]] (Descendant)<br>[[Paya]] (Granddaughter)<br>[[Purah]] (Older Sister) | | related = [[Impaz]] (Descendant)<br/>[[Paya]] (Granddaughter)<br/>[[Purah]] (Older Sister) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Impa''' is a recurring character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. She often serves as the guardian or nursemaid of [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. | '''Impa''' is a recurring character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. She often serves as the guardian or nursemaid of [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. | ||
== | ==''The Legend of Zelda''== | ||
[[File:Link-and-Impa-Art.png|left|200px]] | [[File:Link-and-Impa-Art.png|left|200px]] | ||
In the first game of the series, ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Impa was the first one to inform [[Link]] of Princess Zelda's plight, and how she was captured by [[Ganon]] and spread the [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] across the land. Impa sends Link on his journey to collect the Triforce of Wisdom, and, in turn, save Zelda. She is never actually seen in game; only in a part of the story that happens before Link starts his quest. Because of this, there are no sprites to be found of her, only artwork. | In the first game of the series, ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Impa was the first one to inform [[Link]] of Princess Zelda's plight, and how she was captured by [[Ganon]] and spread the [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] across the land. Impa sends Link on his journey to collect the Triforce of Wisdom, and, in turn, save Zelda. She is never actually seen in game; only in a part of the story that happens before Link starts his quest. Because of this, there are no sprites to be found of her, only artwork. | ||
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== | ==''The Adventure of Link''== | ||
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Years after the events of ''The Legend of Zelda'', Link asks Impa about a mark resembling the [[Triforce]] that appears on the back on his hand. She takes him to the [[North Palace]] and explains that a sleeping spell was cast on a previous princess and that Link must locate the [[Triforce of Courage]] to awaken her. According to Impa, he must place crystals in six [[dungeon|palaces]].{{Ref|AoL|1|Title Screen}} | Years after the events of ''The Legend of Zelda'', Link asks Impa about a mark resembling the [[Triforce]] that appears on the back on his hand. She takes him to the [[North Palace]] and explains that a sleeping spell was cast on a previous princess and that Link must locate the [[Triforce of Courage]] to awaken her. According to Impa, he must place crystals in six [[dungeon|palaces]].{{Ref|AoL|1|Title Screen}} | ||
== | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
[[File:Impa.png|120px|left]] | [[File:Impa.png|120px|left]] | ||
Impa appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' as the loyal [[Sheikah]] body guard, or nursemaid, of Princess Zelda. She is depicted as a woman with a sturdy build, short white hair in a small ponytail and red eyes. Her appearance is quite younger than some of the other games she appears in. She was born and raised in [[Kakariko Village]], and still maintains a watchful eye over the village despite her duty to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]]. | Impa appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' as the loyal [[Sheikah]] body guard, or nursemaid, of Princess Zelda. She is depicted as a woman with a sturdy build, short white hair in a small ponytail and red eyes. Her appearance is quite younger than some of the other games she appears in. She was born and raised in [[Kakariko Village]], and still maintains a watchful eye over the village despite her duty to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]]. | ||
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Upon collecting all the [[Spiritual Stones]], Link returns to a scene much like the dream he had at the start of the game. Impa is shown fleeing on a white horse with Zelda. Zelda then throws an object at Link, which he discovers to be the [[Ocarina of Time]]. [[Ganon]]dorf is shown following close behind them on a black horse, and questions Link as to which direction Impa and Zelda went. It becomes apparent that Ganondorf has taken over Hyrule Castle, and this forced Impa to flee with Zelda. | Upon collecting all the [[Spiritual Stones]], Link returns to a scene much like the dream he had at the start of the game. Impa is shown fleeing on a white horse with Zelda. Zelda then throws an object at Link, which he discovers to be the [[Ocarina of Time]]. [[Ganon]]dorf is shown following close behind them on a black horse, and questions Link as to which direction Impa and Zelda went. It becomes apparent that Ganondorf has taken over Hyrule Castle, and this forced Impa to flee with Zelda. | ||
Seven years later when Link goes to Kakariko in order to investigate the location of the [[Shadow Medallion]], Link finds out that Impa has sealed away a [[Bongo Bongo|great evil]] in the [[Bottom of the Well]] prior to the events in ''Ocarina of Time''. This great evil had taken up residence in the [[Shadow Temple]], and Impa had disappeared trying to seal it again. After defeating [[Bongo Bongo]], the great evil, Impa awakens as the Sage of Shadow. She asks Link to take care of Zelda since her duties of being a [[ | Seven years later when Link goes to Kakariko in order to investigate the location of the [[Shadow Medallion]], Link finds out that Impa has sealed away a [[Bongo Bongo|great evil]] in the [[Bottom of the Well]] prior to the events in ''Ocarina of Time''. This great evil had taken up residence in the [[Shadow Temple]], and Impa had disappeared trying to seal it again. After defeating [[Bongo Bongo]], the great evil, Impa awakens as the Sage of Shadow. She asks Link to take care of Zelda since her duties of being a [[Sage]] keep her from Zelda's side. Impa and the other Sages lend Link their power in sealing Ganondorf. Impa is last seen during the end credits standing atop [[Death Mountain]] with the other Sages. | ||
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==Oracle Series== | |||
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Impa is the Royal Nurse for Princess Zelda and has cared for her since her birth.{{Ref|name=nurse|OoS|758|Impa}} | ||
=== | ===''Oracle of Seasons''=== | ||
Impa was sent to [[Holodrum]] to take [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons, back to Hyrule.{{Ref|name=nurse}} She works as the cook for the troupe of performers that Din dances for.{{Ref|OoS|447|Impa}} After [[Onox]] kidnaps Din, she tells Link that he must save Holodrum and restore the seasons, and that he should first visit the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]].{{Ref|OoS|759|Impa}} | Impa was sent to [[Holodrum]] to take [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons, back to Hyrule.{{Ref|name=nurse}} She works as the cook for the troupe of performers that Din dances for.{{Ref|OoS|447|Impa}} After [[Onox]] kidnaps Din, she tells Link that he must save Holodrum and restore the seasons, and that he should first visit the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]].{{Ref|OoS|759|Impa}} | ||
=== | ===''Oracle of Ages''=== | ||
[[File:Impa-Sprite.png|left]] Impa was sent to [[Labrynna]] by Princess Zelda with instruction to bring [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] back to Hyrule in order to protect her from shadows that surround her. Impa is found early in the game being attacked by a trio of [[Octorok]]s but once Link appears, the octoroks quickly run off. Impa is looking for Nayru and with Link's help she is able to reach the Oracle. However, it is revealed that [[Veran]] had been controlling Impa and used Link to reach Nayru and possess her body. | [[File:Impa-Sprite.png|left]] Impa was sent to [[Labrynna]] by Princess Zelda with instruction to bring [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] back to Hyrule in order to protect her from shadows that surround her. Impa is found early in the game being attacked by a trio of [[Octorok]]s but once Link appears, the octoroks quickly run off. Impa is looking for Nayru and with Link's help she is able to reach the Oracle. However, it is revealed that [[Veran]] had been controlling Impa and used Link to reach Nayru and possess her body. | ||
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In a [[Linked Game]], Impa will give Link a [[Wooden Shield]] instead of the Wooden Sword. | In a [[Linked Game]], Impa will give Link a [[Wooden Shield]] instead of the Wooden Sword. | ||
== | ==''The Wind Waker''== | ||
Impa does not make a direct appearance in this game, though in the room of [[Hyrule Castle]] where the [[Master Sword]] is kept, there are stained glass windows depicting all the [[Seven Sages]] from ''Ocarina of Time''. | Impa does not make a direct appearance in this game, though in the room of [[Hyrule Castle]] where the [[Master Sword]] is kept, there are stained glass windows depicting all the [[Seven Sages]] from ''Ocarina of Time''. | ||
== | ==''Skyward Sword''== | ||
[[File:Impa-SS.png|200px|right]] | [[File:Impa-SS.png|200px|right]] | ||
Of the Sheikah race from the ''Zelda'' series, Impa bears all their markings and style of dress. An enemy of [[Ghirahim]], Impa saves Zelda from Ghirahim and continues to evade him and protect her from the Demon Lord. She is a wielder of magic and uses it to defend Zelda in battle, although she is clearly no match for him, who can break her barriers with ease. | Of the Sheikah race from the ''Zelda'' series, Impa bears all their markings and style of dress. An enemy of [[Ghirahim]], Impa saves Zelda from Ghirahim and continues to evade him and protect her from the Demon Lord. She is a wielder of magic and uses it to defend Zelda in battle, although she is clearly no match for him, who can break her barriers with ease. | ||
At the [[Temple of Time]], Impa defends Zelda from Ghirahim to the best of her ability before Ghirahim overpowers her. Link acquires the [[Goddess's Harp]] from Zelda as she escapes with Impa through the [[Gate of Time]]. | At the [[Temple of Time (Skyward Sword)|Temple of Time]], Impa defends Zelda from Ghirahim to the best of her ability before Ghirahim overpowers her. Link acquires the [[Goddess's Harp]] from Zelda as she escapes with Impa through the [[Gate of Time]]. | ||
Impa is the "servant of the goddess" that Ghirahim refers to as being the one who snatched Zelda out of his clutches. | Impa is the "servant of the goddess" that Ghirahim refers to as being the one who snatched Zelda out of his clutches. | ||
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== | ==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ||
[[File:Impa-Artwork.png|left|200px]] | [[File:Impa-Artwork.png|left|200px]] | ||
Impa makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. She appears to take on her classical role as the aid to the princess and she wears familiar clothing. | Impa makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. She appears to take on her classical role as the aid to the princess and she wears familiar clothing. | ||
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Impa, along with the six other sages use their power to give Link the [[Triforce of Courage]] and also work to break the barrier that is surrounding [[Lorule Castle]]. | Impa, along with the six other sages use their power to give Link the [[Triforce of Courage]] and also work to break the barrier that is surrounding [[Lorule Castle]]. | ||
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== | ==''Breath of the Wild''== | ||
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== | ==''Age of Calamity''== | ||
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[[File:Impa-AOC.PNG|thumb|right|<center>Impa carrying the [[Sheikah Slate]], as shown in ''Age of Calamity''.</center>]] | [[File:Impa-AOC.PNG|thumb|right|<center>Impa carrying the [[Sheikah Slate]], as shown in ''Age of Calamity''.</center>]] | ||
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Impa is a playable character in ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''. She is one of the game's main characters, and the game's first unlockable character after Link. Set a century before the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', ''Age of Calamity'' shows Impa in her youth. As the description states, aside from being the adviser to the Hyrulean royal family, she's Princess Zelda's personal friend and confidant. Adept in combat, Impa mainly uses short swords and throwing daggers, talismans with various properties, and employs a variety of flurry attacks, being one of the fighters who can attack enemies most constantly and without interruption. | Impa is a playable character in ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''. She is one of the game's main characters, and the game's first unlockable character after Link. Set a century before the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', ''Age of Calamity'' shows Impa in her youth. As the description states, aside from being the adviser to the Hyrulean royal family, she's Princess Zelda's personal friend and confidant. Adept in combat, Impa mainly uses short swords and throwing daggers, talismans with various properties, and employs a variety of flurry attacks, being one of the fighters who can attack enemies most constantly and without interruption. | ||
Upon prompted, Impa can absorb symbols from the enemies she attacks, generating shadow clones of herself that multiply her attacks, also employing various forms of explosives and pyrotechnics. The more symbols she absorbs (maximum 3), the more shadow clones she can generate -up to | Upon prompted, Impa can absorb symbols from the enemies she attacks with talismans, generating shadow clones of herself that multiply her attacks, also employing various forms of explosives and pyrotechnics. The more symbols she absorbs (maximum 3), the more shadow clones she can generate -up to 8-. Aside from that, the symbols make her [[Special Attack]]s more powerful, those ranging from throwing explosives at opponents, to her shadow clones stacking explosives next to her target, which she then detonates. | ||
Impa is shown to be a crucial source of morale for Zelda, and alongside Link, she's the Princess' closest companion. She also has a playful animosity towards the [[Terrako|small guardian]], who often gets on her nerves. Being diligent almost to a fault, she has a contrasting personality with the playful and coy [[Purah]], her older sister. | Impa is shown to be a crucial source of morale for Zelda, and alongside Link, she's the Princess' closest companion. She also has a playful animosity towards the [[Terrako|small guardian]], who often gets on her nerves. Being diligent almost to a fault, she has a contrasting personality with the playful and coy [[Purah]], her older sister. | ||
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As shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', her granddaughter [[Paya]] bears a close resemblance to Impa in her youth as shown in ''Age of Calamity'', with the differences being that Paya has shorter hair and her [[Sheikah]] tattoo is red instead of Impa's blue. | As shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', her granddaughter [[Paya]] bears a close resemblance to Impa in her youth as shown in ''Age of Calamity'', with the differences being that Paya has shorter hair and her [[Sheikah]] tattoo is red instead of Impa's blue. | ||
===Weapons=== | |||
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File:Kakariko Kodachi - HWAoC icon.png|link=Kakariko Kodachi|[[Kakariko Kodachi]] | File:Kakariko Kodachi - HWAoC icon.png|link=Kakariko Kodachi|[[Kakariko Kodachi]] | ||
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===Quests=== | |||
{{Listbox|Age of Calamity Impa Quests}} | {{Listbox|Age of Calamity Impa Quests}} | ||
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== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
===Hyrule Warriors=== | {{Non-Canon|section}} | ||
===''Hyrule Warriors''=== | |||
{{quote|Princess Zelda's loyal bodyguard uses an enormous Giant Blade to slash through throngs of foes.|Impa's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Impa Official Website description]}} | {{quote|Princess Zelda's loyal bodyguard uses an enormous Giant Blade to slash through throngs of foes.|Impa's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Impa Official Website description]}} | ||
[[File:Impa_HuruleWarriors.png|right|200px]] | [[File:Impa_HuruleWarriors.png|right|200px]] | ||
Impa is the Commanding Officer of the Hyrule Imperial Guard and a playable character in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''. She is the attendant and vassal of Princess Zelda. The leader of a family charged with supporting Hyrule's royal family from the shadows. She cares not for herself, and works exhaustively for the family and the Princess. Starting from pulling out her long sword back handed, she disposes of her enemies with exact precision in quick, feverish succession. She is a sword master, with precise movements and footwork. Impa's main weapons include the [[Giant Blade]] and the [[Naginata]]. | Impa is the Commanding Officer of the Hyrule Imperial Guard and a playable character in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''. She is the attendant and vassal of Princess Zelda. The leader of a family charged with supporting Hyrule's royal family from the shadows. She cares not for herself, and works exhaustively for the family and the Princess. Starting from pulling out her long sword back handed, she disposes of her enemies with exact precision in quick, feverish succession. She is a sword master, with precise movements and footwork. Impa's main weapons include the [[Giant Blade]] and the [[Naginata]]. | ||
===Cadence of Hyrule=== | ===''Cadence of Hyrule''=== | ||
Impa is available for purchase as a playable character in ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'s'' "Character Pack". She can only wield [[Spear]]s, and is one of the few characters with a passive ability. She can evade attacks by teleporting to another position and leaving a doll in her place, consuming a whole 4 units of [[Stamina (Cadence of Hyrule)|Stamina]] (or the full starting Stamina bar). The ability cannot be disabled. To make up for the ability, Impa's R ability costs no Stamina. | |||
Impa is available for purchase as a playable character in ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''' | |||
Impa also makes a brief appearance in Zelda's room in [[Hyrule Castle (Cadence of Hyrule)|Hyrule Castle]]. She helps Zelda escape the castle if the player chooses to wake Zelda first. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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