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{{Hatnote|This page is about the princess. For the game, see [[The Legend of Zelda]]. For the series, see [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)]].}} | |||
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| race = [[Hylian]] | | race = [[Hylian]] | ||
| gender = Female | | gender = Female | ||
| name = Zelda<br>ゼルダ | |||
| member = [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] | | member = [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<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: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<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: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<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: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<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]]'' | ||
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'''Zelda''', more commonly parsed as '''Princess Zelda''', is | '''Zelda''', more commonly parsed as '''Princess Zelda''', is the title character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], though not the lead of most games. Generally, she takes on the role of the Princess of [[Hyrule]]. She tends to get kidnapped at some point in the game, and the hero, [[Link]], sets out on a quest to save her. She is also usually one of the three holders of a [[Triforce]] piece, the [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda''=== | ||
[[File:Zelda-LoZ-Sprite.png|left|48px]] | [[File:Zelda-LoZ-Sprite.png|left|48px]] | ||
Like in most games, Zelda is the princess of all of [[Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Ganon]] attacked Hyrule and took the [[Triforce of Power]] and led his army into Hyrule, Zelda took the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and broke it into 8 [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] and told her servant, [[Impa]], to find someone with enough courage to find the pieces and use it to destroy Ganon; the evil king found out about this and imprisoned Zelda. While searching for this hero with courage, Impa gets surrounded by Ganon's minions. They circle in on her, when suddenly, Link comes and slays all the monsters. Impa tells Link of Zelda's plight, and Link goes off in search of the Triforce Shards. Eventually, [[Link]] assembles the Triforce of Wisdom, defeats Ganon, and saves the princess. | Like in most games, Zelda is the princess of all of [[Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Ganon]] attacked Hyrule and took the [[Triforce of Power]] and led his army into Hyrule, Zelda took the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and broke it into 8 [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] and told her servant, [[Impa]], to find someone with enough courage to find the pieces and use it to destroy Ganon; the evil king found out about this and imprisoned Zelda. While searching for this hero with courage, Impa gets surrounded by Ganon's minions. They circle in on her, when suddenly, Link comes and slays all the monsters. Impa tells Link of Zelda's plight, and Link goes off in search of the Triforce Shards. Eventually, [[Link]] assembles the Triforce of Wisdom, defeats Ganon, and saves the princess. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===''The Adventure of Link''=== | ||
{{float|right|[[File:Princess Zelda Sleeping.png]]}} | {{float|right|[[File:Princess Zelda Sleeping.png]]}} | ||
Even though ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' happens right after ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and even has the same Link, the game has a very different Zelda. This Zelda sleeps in a chamber and cannot wake until someone finds the [[Triforce of Courage]] and brings it to her sleeping body. | Even though ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' happens right after ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and even has the same Link, the game has a very different Zelda. This Zelda sleeps in a chamber and cannot wake until someone finds the [[Triforce of Courage]] and brings it to her sleeping body. | ||
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A long time ago, the [[King of Hyrule]] died, and passed the [[Triforce]] down to his son, the next king. But, the Triforce was incomplete, missing a third of its power, the [[Triforce of Courage|Courage]]. A wizard told him that the only one who knew where it is was Princess Zelda; they questioned her, but she wouldn't say, so the wizard put her in an endless sleep. When the wizard died afterwards, the prince ordered every princess born in the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]] to be called Zelda, so the tragedy would never be forgotten, thus started the tradition to bestow this name upon her in every Zelda title. | A long time ago, the [[King of Hyrule]] died, and passed the [[Triforce]] down to his son, the next king. But, the Triforce was incomplete, missing a third of its power, the [[Triforce of Courage|Courage]]. A wizard told him that the only one who knew where it is was Princess Zelda; they questioned her, but she wouldn't say, so the wizard put her in an endless sleep. When the wizard died afterwards, the prince ordered every princess born in the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]] to be called Zelda, so the tragedy would never be forgotten, thus started the tradition to bestow this name upon her in every Zelda title. | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
[[File:Princess-Zelda-Sprite.png|left]]Princess Zelda is a beautiful young girl who is the princess of Hyrule. She is imprisoned in the castle dungeon after her father's adviser, [[Agahnim]], gets rid of the king and takes over the kingdom. She fears for what Agahnim is planning and knows that it involves her since she is one of the descendants of the [[Seven Wise Men]] and that the other six have been sent to the [[Dark World]]. She tries to prevent Agahnim's plans from taking place by sending out a telepathic message and hopes that someone would hear her. Her hopes are realized when a young boy named Link hears her call and comes to her rescue. After she is freed, they both head to the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]] via a [[Secret Passage]]. There she is kept safe by the [[Loyal Sage]] and she tells Link to seek the Elder, [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]]. | [[File:Princess-Zelda-Sprite.png|left]]Princess Zelda is a beautiful young girl who is the princess of Hyrule. She is imprisoned in the castle dungeon after her father's adviser, [[Agahnim]], gets rid of the king and takes over the kingdom. She fears for what Agahnim is planning and knows that it involves her since she is one of the descendants of the [[Seven Wise Men]] and that the other six have been sent to the [[Dark World]]. She tries to prevent Agahnim's plans from taking place by sending out a telepathic message and hopes that someone would hear her. Her hopes are realized when a young boy named Link hears her call and comes to her rescue. After she is freed, they both head to the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]] via a [[Secret Passage]]. There she is kept safe by the [[Loyal Sage]] and she tells Link to seek the Elder, [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]]. | ||
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After Link defeats Ganon and makes his wish on the Triforce, Zelda is seen in the ending credits standing next to her healed father, the King, and with the six maidens and unbrainwashed soldiers surrounding her. | After Link defeats Ganon and makes his wish on the Triforce, Zelda is seen in the ending credits standing next to her healed father, the King, and with the six maidens and unbrainwashed soldiers surrounding her. | ||
===Link's Awakening=== | ===''Link's Awakening''=== | ||
Zelda doesn't appear in this game, and thus is not an actual character, but she is mentioned once. Right after ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Link travels on a ship to new lands, but is shipwrecked in an island. The first person he meets there is [[Marin]], who he confuses for Zelda. | Zelda doesn't appear in this game, and thus is not an actual character, but she is mentioned once. Right after ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Link travels on a ship to new lands, but is shipwrecked in an island. The first person he meets there is [[Marin]], who he confuses for Zelda. | ||
===Ocarina of Time=== | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ||
[[File:Zeldaoot3ds.png|right|thumb|Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''|150px]] | [[File:Zeldaoot3ds.png|right|thumb|Artwork from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''|150px]] | ||
====The Prophecy==== | ====The Prophecy==== | ||
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===Majora's Mask=== | ===''Majora's Mask''=== | ||
Zelda does not have an important role in Majora's Mask. She is only seen once, in a cutscene early in the game. After retrieving the [[Ocarina of Time]] from [[Skull Kid]], Link remembers meeting Zelda in Ocarina of Time. Link is standing with Zelda and his horse Epona while Zelda teaches him the [[Song of Time]]. | Zelda does not have an important role in Majora's Mask. She is only seen once, in a cutscene early in the game. After retrieving the [[Ocarina of Time]] from [[Skull Kid]], Link remembers meeting Zelda in Ocarina of Time. Link is standing with Zelda and his horse Epona while Zelda teaches him the [[Song of Time]]. | ||
===Oracle | ===''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''=== | ||
[[File:Zelda OoX.png|right|180px]] | [[File:Zelda OoX.png|right|180px]] | ||
The Royal Princess of Hyrule, Zelda is a sign of hope to the people of Hyrule. She has vivid dreams which allow her to foresee evil in the distance. Zelda sends her royal nurse Impa to the land of Labrynna in order to find Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, and bring her back to safety in Hyrule. However, Impa never quite completed that journey as planned and the evil power of Veran took control of Impa, and eventually the Oracle of Ages herself. | The Royal Princess of Hyrule, Zelda is a sign of hope to the people of Hyrule. She has vivid dreams which allow her to foresee evil in the distance. Zelda sends her royal nurse Impa to the land of Labrynna in order to find Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, and bring her back to safety in Hyrule. However, Impa never quite completed that journey as planned and the evil power of Veran took control of Impa, and eventually the Oracle of Ages herself. | ||
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===Four Swords=== | ===''Four Swords''=== | ||
[[File:Zelda-4S-side.png|108px|right]] | [[File:Zelda-4S-side.png|108px|right]] | ||
In this game, Zelda feels that the [[Four Sword]] is weakening, and that its seal will break and [[Vaati]] will escape. She takes Link to investigate what's wrong. But when they get there, Vaati has already escaped and captures Zelda. After Link seals Vaati back into the Four Swords, Zelda thanks all four Links (or 2 in the Anniversary Edition: single-player mode). Then, all the Links unite back into one, and he and Zelda go back and put the Four Swords back again. | In this game, Zelda feels that the [[Four Sword]] is weakening, and that its seal will break and [[Vaati]] will escape. She takes Link to investigate what's wrong. But when they get there, Vaati has already escaped and captures Zelda. After Link seals Vaati back into the Four Swords, Zelda thanks all four Links (or 2 in the Anniversary Edition: single-player mode). Then, all the Links unite back into one, and he and Zelda go back and put the Four Swords back again. | ||
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===The Wind Waker=== | ===''The Wind Waker''=== | ||
[[File:TetraHD.png|right|upright=0.7|thumb|Artwork of Tetra from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'']] | [[File:TetraHD.png|right|upright=0.7|thumb|Artwork of Tetra from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'']] | ||
{{Figurine|Princess Zelda|Princess Zelda Figurine (TWW).png| | {{Figurine|Princess Zelda|Princess Zelda Figurine (TWW).png| | ||
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===Four Swords Adventures=== | ===''Four Swords Adventures''=== | ||
[[File:FSA-Princess-Zelda.png|200px|right]] In ''Four Swords Adventures'', Princess Zelda uses her telepathy to call her friend [[Link]] and ask him to come to [[Hyrule Castle]]. Link joins Zelda and the [[Shrine Maidens]] to investigate the seal on [[Vaati]] at the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], due to the ominous clouds and darkness covering [[Hyrule]]. Before they can reach the Four Sword Sanctuary, [[Shadow Link]] appears and imprisons Zelda and the Maidens. Link gives chase to the Four Sword Sanctuary, where he draws the [[Four Sword]], splitting himself into four and releasing the seal on the Wind Mage Vaati. | [[File:FSA-Princess-Zelda.png|200px|right]] In ''Four Swords Adventures'', Princess Zelda uses her telepathy to call her friend [[Link]] and ask him to come to [[Hyrule Castle]]. Link joins Zelda and the [[Shrine Maidens]] to investigate the seal on [[Vaati]] at the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], due to the ominous clouds and darkness covering [[Hyrule]]. Before they can reach the Four Sword Sanctuary, [[Shadow Link]] appears and imprisons Zelda and the Maidens. Link gives chase to the Four Sword Sanctuary, where he draws the [[Four Sword]], splitting himself into four and releasing the seal on the Wind Mage Vaati. | ||
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===The Minish Cap=== | ===''The Minish Cap''=== | ||
Once again, Zelda takes on the role as the princess of Hyrule. | Once again, Zelda takes on the role as the princess of Hyrule. | ||
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Vaati was, in fact, searching after the mystic [[Light Force]]. After the [[Picori Blade]] has been forged into the [[Four Sword]], Link discovers that the Light Force actually resides inside Zelda herself. Vaati had followed Link, and starts to drain the Light Force from Zelda. Link, of course, manages to save Zelda just in time and they try to flee from [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] where she was held. But Vaati had absorbed enough power to transform into a monster and tries to kill them. Link seals Vaati away and his cap, which is, in fact, a very powerful cap that is able to grant wishes, falls off. [[Ezlo]], a cursed picori who helped Link on his quest, gives the cap to Zelda. Zelda makes her wish, and with her pure heart, the entirety of Hyrule is purged of all the trouble that Vaati caused. | Vaati was, in fact, searching after the mystic [[Light Force]]. After the [[Picori Blade]] has been forged into the [[Four Sword]], Link discovers that the Light Force actually resides inside Zelda herself. Vaati had followed Link, and starts to drain the Light Force from Zelda. Link, of course, manages to save Zelda just in time and they try to flee from [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] where she was held. But Vaati had absorbed enough power to transform into a monster and tries to kill them. Link seals Vaati away and his cap, which is, in fact, a very powerful cap that is able to grant wishes, falls off. [[Ezlo]], a cursed picori who helped Link on his quest, gives the cap to Zelda. Zelda makes her wish, and with her pure heart, the entirety of Hyrule is purged of all the trouble that Vaati caused. | ||
===Twilight Princess=== | ===''Twilight Princess''=== | ||
[[File:Zelda-Twilight-Princess.png|right|150px|thumb|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']] | [[File:Zelda-Twilight-Princess.png|right|150px|thumb|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']] | ||
Zelda returns in Twilight Princess as the princess of Hyrule and one of the game's protagonists. Like other titles in the series, Zelda is kidnapped by Ganondorf during the course of the game. | Zelda returns in Twilight Princess as the princess of Hyrule and one of the game's protagonists. Like other titles in the series, Zelda is kidnapped by Ganondorf during the course of the game. | ||
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After acquiring the four shards of the Mirror of Twilight and defeating Zant, Link and Midna return to Hyrule Castle for the third time to confront [[Ganon]]dorf. Upon reaching the castle tower, Zelda's body is locked motionless above Ganondorf on the throne of Hyrule Castle. Ganondorf reveals to Link that after he was banished to the void, he used the hatred of the people of the Twilight Realm as nourishment to grow strong again. He then manipulated Zant to open the path to return to the world of light and usurp control over Hyrule. | After acquiring the four shards of the Mirror of Twilight and defeating Zant, Link and Midna return to Hyrule Castle for the third time to confront [[Ganon]]dorf. Upon reaching the castle tower, Zelda's body is locked motionless above Ganondorf on the throne of Hyrule Castle. Ganondorf reveals to Link that after he was banished to the void, he used the hatred of the people of the Twilight Realm as nourishment to grow strong again. He then manipulated Zant to open the path to return to the world of light and usurp control over Hyrule. | ||
Zelda's body is then used by Ganondorf as a puppet in battle against Link. After Link defeats the puppet Zelda and the beast Ganon, Zelda reawakens as herself; she had been using Midna to harbor her soul. Zelda and Link finally team up against Ganondorf in battle throughout Hyrule field. Zelda uses [[Light Arrow|light arrows]] to stun Ganondorf so that Link can reach him on horseback to attack with the Master Sword. After knocking Ganondorf from his horse with Zelda's assistance, Link defeats Ganondorf with the Master Sword on foot. | Zelda's body is then used by [[Ganondorf (Twilight Princess)|Ganondorf]] [[Puppet Zelda|as a puppet]] in battle against Link. After Link defeats the puppet Zelda and the beast Ganon, Zelda reawakens as herself; she had been using Midna to harbor her soul. Zelda and Link finally team up against Ganondorf in battle throughout Hyrule field. Zelda uses [[Light Arrow|light arrows]] fired from the [[Twilight Bow]] to stun Ganondorf so that Link can reach him on horseback to attack with the Master Sword. After knocking Ganondorf from his horse with Zelda's assistance, Link defeats Ganondorf with the Master Sword on foot. | ||
===Phantom Hourglass=== | ===''Phantom Hourglass''=== | ||
[[File:Tetra_PhantomHourglass.png|right|88px]] | [[File:Tetra_PhantomHourglass.png|right|88px]] | ||
In this game, Zelda is Tetra again, and the pirates are in search of land they can call [[New Hyrule]]. They travel to the World of the Ocean King in search of it. Once, they come across a huge ghost ship, and Tetra attempts to board it, but the ship sends light on her. Link tries to follow her, but falls into the ocean. When he wakes up, he finds himself on an unfamiliar island. Link later finds and boards the Ghost Ship, only to find that Tetra has been turned to stone. Oshus reveals that her life energy was being sucked out of her. (which is bad since she had the Triforce). When Link defeats the first stage of [[Bellum]], the main antagonist, Zelda wakes up. [[Bellum]] tries one more time to take Zelda, but Link defeats him again. Soon after they wake up in the [[Pirate Ship]] again, their friends tell them they had only been gone for ten minutes. | In this game, Zelda is Tetra again, and the pirates are in search of land they can call [[New Hyrule]]. They travel to the World of the Ocean King in search of it. Once, they come across a huge ghost ship, and Tetra attempts to board it, but the ship sends light on her. Link tries to follow her, but falls into the ocean. When he wakes up, he finds himself on an unfamiliar island. Link later finds and boards the Ghost Ship, only to find that Tetra has been turned to stone. Oshus reveals that her life energy was being sucked out of her. (which is bad since she had the Triforce). When Link defeats the first stage of [[Bellum]], the main antagonist, Zelda wakes up. [[Bellum]] tries one more time to take Zelda, but Link defeats him again. Soon after they wake up in the [[Pirate Ship]] again, their friends tell them they had only been gone for ten minutes. | ||
===Spirit Tracks=== | ===''Spirit Tracks''=== | ||
[[File:PrincessZeldaArt_Thumb.png|left|thumb|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'']] | [[File:PrincessZeldaArt_Thumb.png|left|thumb|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'']] | ||
Zelda is the princess of the Royal Family of Hyrule and a descendant of [[Tetra]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. Princess Zelda suspects that Chancellor Cole is involved with the recent disappearance of the Spirit Tracks that seal away the Demon King. After Princess Zelda slips Link a note so that the two could meet in private, they escape the castle and begin a journey to the Tower of Spirits. | Zelda is the princess of the Royal Family of Hyrule and a descendant of [[Tetra]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. Princess Zelda suspects that Chancellor Cole is involved with the recent disappearance of the Spirit Tracks that seal away the Demon King. After Princess Zelda slips Link a note so that the two could meet in private, they escape the castle and begin a journey to the Tower of Spirits. | ||
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===Skyward Sword=== | ===''Skyward Sword''=== | ||
[[File:Zelda with her Loftwing.png|right|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''|150px]] | [[File:Zelda with her Loftwing.png|right|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''|150px]] | ||
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====Temple of Time==== | ====Temple of Time==== | ||
Zelda and Impa go through the desert into the [[Temple of Time]], and Impa destroys the entrance to delay the enemy following Zelda. She plays her harp to activate the [[Gate of Time]] leading to the past. As soon as it opens, Zelda sees Link come in through the side entrance of the temple, but [[Ghirahim]] breaks through the blocked entrance Impa created, and blocks Link from getting closer to Zelda with magical fire. While Impa and Ghirahim fight, Zelda teleports her harp to Link and tells him that he will need it where he is going. After that Link notices that the fire disappeared and attacks Ghirahim while Impa and Zelda escape through the portal. Zelda promises Link that they will see each other again before Impa breaks the portal. | Zelda and Impa go through the desert into the [[Temple of Time (Skyward Sword)|Temple of Time]], and Impa destroys the entrance to delay the enemy following Zelda. She plays her harp to activate the [[Gate of Time]] leading to the past. As soon as it opens, Zelda sees Link come in through the side entrance of the temple, but [[Ghirahim]] breaks through the blocked entrance Impa created, and blocks Link from getting closer to Zelda with magical fire. While Impa and Ghirahim fight, Zelda teleports her harp to Link and tells him that he will need it where he is going. After that Link notices that the fire disappeared and attacks Ghirahim while Impa and Zelda escape through the portal. Zelda promises Link that they will see each other again before Impa breaks the portal. | ||
====Endless Sleep==== | ====Endless Sleep==== | ||
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====Demise's Ressurection==== | ====Demise's Ressurection==== | ||
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Zelda finally woke up after thousands of years of sleep, thanks to Link and the Triforce, who killed Demise with the | Zelda finally woke up after thousands of years of sleep, thanks to Link and the Triforce, who killed Demise with the Statue of the Goddess. But just after a couple of minutes of happiness, Ghirahim showed up, injured Link and Zelda, kidnapped Zelda and entered The Gate of Time to resurrect Demise (since he is just sealed in the past). Link got to his feet and ran after them. When Link arrives in the past, he sees Zelda lying on the ground, fainted. Ghirahim is doing a spell to resurrect Demise and sings his theme. Ghirahim sends hundreds of monsters to attack Link. After the one vs hundreds war, Link comes down to Ghirahim to fight against him and save Zelda from losing her soul. When Link is done with the battle, Ghirahim says he has been doing the spell while he fought against Link. He then successfully resurrects Demise. Just as Demise has been resurrected, Demise is taking a sword from Ghirahim's body and takes all of his powers. Groose comes and tells Link he can save Zelda by killing Demise before her whole soul is gone. Demise is making a portal and tells Link he wants to fight in another dimension where there are no going out except Demise gets killed, if he dares. Link enters and faces Demise. | ||
When Link has won over Demise, Demise's last words are: "My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again! Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!" | When Link has won over Demise, Demise's last words are: "My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again! Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!" | ||
Demise is gone for now and Zelda comes back to normal. While Link seals away Fi for the next Hero, Zelda asks Impa to go to the future with her. Impa says she can't because the past is her present, but she promises that they will see each other again, so Zelda gives her one of her bracelets that she was wearing so that Impa could remember her while she waits to see each other again. When they come back to their time, the Gate of Time disappears and they see the old woman. She shows Zelda the same bracelet, meaning she is Impa in the present. After seeing each other one last time, Impa dies and disappears, her promise finally fulfilled. Later, Gaepora comes down to visit and Groose goes back to Skyloft. Then, while Link and Zelda stand on the Goddess | Demise is gone for now and Zelda comes back to normal. While Link seals away Fi for the next Hero, Zelda asks Impa to go to the future with her. Impa says she can't because the past is her present, but she promises that they will see each other again, so Zelda gives her one of her bracelets that she was wearing so that Impa could remember her while she waits to see each other again. When they come back to their time, the Gate of Time disappears and they see the old woman. She shows Zelda the same bracelet, meaning she is Impa in the present. After seeing each other one last time, Impa dies and disappears, her promise finally fulfilled. Later, Gaepora comes down to visit and Groose goes back to Skyloft. Then, while Link and Zelda stand on the Statue of the Goddess alone with the Triforce, she says that she wants to stay and live in the land below. | ||
===A Link Between Worlds=== | ===''A Link Between Worlds''=== | ||
[[File:ALBW-Zelda-Artwork.png|thumb|left|175px|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'']] | [[File:ALBW-Zelda-Artwork.png|thumb|left|175px|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'']] | ||
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===Breath of the Wild=== | ===''Breath of the Wild''=== | ||
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====Early years==== | ====Early years==== | ||
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Furthermore, Zelda's power did not awaken easily, regardless of the steps she took to do so. With each passing day, she became increasingly frustrated with her inability to prevent the impending doom of [[Calamity Ganon|Calamity Ganon's]] return. This frustration was also fueled by her relationship with [[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]]. After Link was chosen to wield the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]], and was appointed as Zelda's protector by the King himself, Zelda believed that Link's path as the chosen hero was of relative ease. Compared to the continual failures in fulfilling her role, Link always achieved anything he set his mind to. Early on their relationship, Zelda often told Link that she did not need his protection, and that she preferred to be left alone to continue her research. | Furthermore, Zelda's power did not awaken easily, regardless of the steps she took to do so. With each passing day, she became increasingly frustrated with her inability to prevent the impending doom of [[Calamity Ganon|Calamity Ganon's]] return. This frustration was also fueled by her relationship with [[Link#Breath of the Wild|Link]]. After Link was chosen to wield the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]], and was appointed as Zelda's protector by the King himself, Zelda believed that Link's path as the chosen hero was of relative ease. Compared to the continual failures in fulfilling her role, Link always achieved anything he set his mind to. Early on their relationship, Zelda often told Link that she did not need his protection, and that she preferred to be left alone to continue her research. | ||
After Link bravely defended Zelda from the [[Yiga Clan]] in the [[Gerudo Desert]], she began to open up to Link. Zelda realized that Link struggled with his role as well, in that all of Hyrule was watching him and expecting him to be the fearless hero that would defeat Ganon when he returned. After this revelation Zelda started to appreciated Link's presence and company, realizing that the two weren't so different after all. | After Link bravely defended Zelda from the [[Yiga Clan]] in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]], she began to open up to Link. Zelda realized that Link struggled with his role as well, in that all of Hyrule was watching him and expecting him to be the fearless hero that would defeat Ganon when he returned. After this revelation Zelda started to appreciated Link's presence and company, realizing that the two weren't so different after all. | ||
====Calamity Ganon's return==== | ====Calamity Ganon's return==== | ||
When Calamity Ganon finally returned, Zelda still had not awoken the power deep inside her. The plans she created as the leader of the [[Champion]]s began to rapidly unravel. All four Champions, many of Hyrule's residents, and her father died soon after Ganon's takeover. Ganon took control of the Divine Beasts and Guardians and used them to annihilate [[Central Hyrule]]. With nowhere left to turn, Zelda was on the run with Link, trying to recover any ground they could. The two were heavily | When Calamity Ganon finally returned, Zelda still had not awoken the power deep inside her. The plans she created as the leader of the [[Champion]]s began to rapidly unravel. All four Champions, many of Hyrule's residents, and her father died soon after Ganon's takeover. Ganon took control of the Divine Beasts and Guardians and used them to annihilate [[Central Hyrule]]. With nowhere left to turn, Zelda was on the run with Link, trying to recover any ground they could. The two were heavily outmatched, however, and were trapped by a [[Guardian Stalker]] on [[Blatchery Plain]] in [[West Necluda]]. With his last breaths, Link, still trying to protect Zelda, confronted the Guardian. Zelda however, managed to find the courage to confront the Guardian herself and protect Link in the face of evil. By doing so she finally unlocked her power and used it to destroy many Guardians within the nearby area. | ||
All was not well though, as Link soon collapsed to the ground and died in Zelda's arms. When she had finally lost all hope, the Master Sword began to glow with a blue aura and spoke to the Princess. The voice speaking to her was [[Fi]], who indicated that Link could still be saved if he was taken to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. After Link began his slumber, Zelda traveled to the [[Korok Forest]] and placed the Master Sword in its pedestal to wait for its master to return in one hundred years. She then made her way back to Hyrule Castle, and used her newfound power to contain Ganon until Link's return. | All was not well though, as Link soon collapsed to the ground and died in Zelda's arms. When she had finally lost all hope, the Master Sword began to glow with a blue aura and spoke to the Princess. The voice speaking to her was [[Fi]], who indicated that Link could still be saved if he was taken to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. After Link began his slumber, Zelda traveled to the [[Korok Forest]] and placed the Master Sword in its pedestal to wait for its master to return in one hundred years. She then made her way back to Hyrule Castle, and used her newfound power to contain Ganon until Link's return. | ||
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In a post-credits scene, Zelda is shown to be surveying the land of Hyrule with Link, hopeful that the two can restore the country to its former glory. | In a post-credits scene, Zelda is shown to be surveying the land of Hyrule with Link, hopeful that the two can restore the country to its former glory. | ||
===''Age of Calamity''=== | |||
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{{quote|The princess of Hyrule, in whose veins flows the blood of the goddess. She is devoted to researching ancient technology and awakening her sacred power.|Zelda's ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#zelda Official Website description]}} | |||
====Weapons==== | |||
<gallery mode=nolines caption="[[Sheikah Slate]]" perrow="3"> | |||
File:Ancient Memory Part - HWAoC icon.png|link=Ancient Memory Part|[[Ancient Memory Part]] | |||
File:Ancient Power Boost - HWAoC icon.png|link=Ancient Power Boost|[[Ancient Power Boost]] | |||
File:Ancient Overclock Unit - HWAoC icon.png|link=Ancient Overclock Unit|[[Ancient Overclock Unit]] | |||
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File:Sacred Bow - HWAoC icon.png|link=Sacred Bow|[[Sacred Bow]] | |||
File:Sealing Bow - HWAoC icon.png|link=Sealing Bow|[[Sealing Bow]] | |||
File:Bow of Light - HWAoC icon.png|link=Bow of Light|[[Bow of Light]] | |||
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====Quests==== | |||
{{Listbox|Age of Calamity Zelda Quests}} | |||
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==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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===Super Smash Bros. Brawl=== | ===''Zelda'' (Game & Watch)=== | ||
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In [[Zelda (Game & Watch)|the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch LCD game]], Princess Zelda is [[Link]]'s "sweetheart", kidnapped by eight evil [[Dragon (LCD Games)|dragons]] who "refused to live in peace with man." Link intends to "destroy the dragons" in revenge and save Zelda.{{Ref|Zelda (Game & Watch) [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album{{=}}496 instruction manual]}} | |||
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===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | |||
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Zelda plays a part in the ''Subspace Emissary'' story mode. | Zelda plays a part in the ''Subspace Emissary'' story mode. | ||
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===Hyrule Warriors=== | ===''Hyrule Warriors''=== | ||
{{see also|Sheik|Tetra|Toon Zelda}} | {{see also|Sheik|Tetra|Toon Zelda}} | ||
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However, Zelda managed to evade Wizzro, disguising herself as [[Sheik#Hyrule Warriors|Sheik]] and rejoining her army. She eventually reveals herself to her allies after defeating Wizzro (who had disguised himself as Zelda) in [[the Water Temple]] in Hyrule's past. She then resumes her open leadership of the Hyrulean forces against [[Cia]] - and later, [[Ganon]]dorf. | However, Zelda managed to evade Wizzro, disguising herself as [[Sheik#Hyrule Warriors|Sheik]] and rejoining her army. She eventually reveals herself to her allies after defeating Wizzro (who had disguised himself as Zelda) in [[the Water Temple]] in Hyrule's past. She then resumes her open leadership of the Hyrulean forces against [[Cia]] - and later, [[Ganon]]dorf. | ||
===Cadence of Hyrule=== | ===''Cadence of Hyrule''=== | ||
[[File:Cadence-zelda.png|150px|left]] | [[File:Cadence-zelda.png|150px|left]] | ||
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{{Main|Gallery:Zelda}} | {{Main|Gallery:Zelda}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Zelda-LoZ-Art-2.png|Zelda Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | File:Zelda-LoZ-Art-2.png|Zelda Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Zelda TAOL ending sprite.png|Zelda I sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' | File:Zelda TAOL ending sprite.png|Zelda I sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' | ||
File:Zelda ALttP formal GBA.png|Key art of Zelda in her formal dress from [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]] | File:Zelda ALttP formal GBA.png|Key art of Zelda in her formal dress from [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]] | ||
File:Young-Zelda.png|N64 model of Child Zelda, as she appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:Young-Zelda.png|N64 model of Child Zelda, as she appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:Zelda closing sequence - OOT64.png|N64 model of Adult Zelda, as she appears in ''Ocarina of Time'' | File:Zelda closing sequence - OOT64.png|N64 model of Adult Zelda, as she appears in ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Zelda-Ages-Sprite.png|Zelda Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' | File:Zelda-Ages-Sprite.png|Zelda Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' | ||
File:Zelda Wind Waker HD.png|Zelda key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'' | File:Zelda Wind Waker HD.png|Zelda key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'' | ||
File:Zelda-4S.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' | File:Zelda-4S.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' | ||
File:Zelda-FSA.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | File:Zelda-FSA.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | ||
File:Zelda-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|Zelda Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | File:Zelda-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|Zelda Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | ||
File:Zelda TPHD.png|Zelda art for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]'' | File:Zelda TPHD.png|Zelda art for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]'' | ||
File:Zelda Spirit Tracks Ghost.png|Key art of Zelda in Ghost form from ''Spirit Tracks'' | File:Zelda Spirit Tracks Ghost.png|Key art of Zelda in Ghost form from ''Spirit Tracks'' | ||
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zelda Rapier.png|With [[Rapier]] weapon from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' | File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zelda Rapier.png|With [[Rapier]] weapon from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' | ||
File:Zelda-botw.png|Zelda key art for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | File:Zelda-botw.png|Zelda key art for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | ||
File:Zelda Ceremonial Robes - HWAoC.png|[[Zelda's Ceremonial Robes]] key art from ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' | |||
File:CoH Zelda Sprite.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | File:CoH Zelda Sprite.png|Zelda sprite from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Iconic Characters}} | {{Iconic Characters}} | ||
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{{Listbox|Hyrule Warriors Characters}} | {{Listbox|Hyrule Warriors Characters}} | ||
{{Listbox|Breath of the Wild Key Characters}} | {{Listbox|Breath of the Wild Key Characters}} | ||
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{{Cat|Sages}} | {{Cat|Sages}} | ||
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