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{{Hatnote|This page is about the titular princess. For the game, see [[The Legend of Zelda]]. For the series, see [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)]].}} | {{Hatnote|This page is about the titular princess. For the game, see [[The Legend of Zelda]]. For the series, see [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)]].}} | ||
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| name2 = ゼルダ | | name2 = ゼルダ | ||
| image = [[File:Zelda - TotK key art.png|400px]] | | image = [[File:Zelda - TotK key art.png|400px]] | ||
| caption = Key art of Zelda from ''Tears of the Kingdom'' | | caption = Key art of Zelda from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' | ||
| title = Princess of Hyrule | | title = Princess of Hyrule | ||
| race = [[Hylian]] | | race = [[Hylian]] | ||
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Zelda is the ruling princess of [[Lesser Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Ganon]] his army into Hyrule and seized the [[Triforce of Power]], Zelda took the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and broke it into [[Triforce Shard|eight fragments]]. She then 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. She is ultimately rescued by [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]], after he reunites the Triforce of Wisdom and defeats Ganon. | Zelda is the ruling princess of [[Lesser Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Ganon]] and his army marched into Hyrule and seized the [[Triforce of Power]], Zelda took the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and broke it into [[Triforce Shard|eight fragments]]. She then 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. She is ultimately rescued by [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]], after he reunites the Triforce of Wisdom and defeats Ganon. | ||
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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 as he left Hyrule. 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 as he left Hyrule. Link is standing with Zelda and his horse Epona while Zelda teaches him the [[Song of Time]]. | ||
==''Oracle of Seasons'' | ==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''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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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. | ||
==''Four Swords''== | ==''Four Swords''== | ||
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Zelda appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', once again as the princess of [[Hyrule#Breath of the Wild|Hyrule]]. From a young age, Zelda was scholarly and interested in research. This eventually transformed into a passion with the discovery of the [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]] and the [[Divine Beast]]s early in her life. After her mother died when Zelda was six years old, the duty fell upon the princess to discover the power of the Goddess [[Hylia]] that slept within her. This proved to be difficult, however, for varying reasons. Zelda was often more interested in discovering the secrets of the ancient [[Sheikah]] technology found throughout Hyrule; and the "sealing power" eludes her, much to | Zelda appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', once again as the princess of [[Hyrule#Breath of the Wild|Hyrule]]. From a young age, Zelda was scholarly and interested in research. This eventually transformed into a passion with the discovery of the [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]] and the [[Divine Beast]]s early in her life. After her mother died when Zelda was six years old, the duty fell upon the princess to discover the power of the Goddess [[Hylia]] that slept within her. This proved to be difficult, however, for varying reasons. Zelda was often more interested in discovering the secrets of the ancient [[Sheikah]] technology found throughout Hyrule; and the "sealing power" eludes her, much to the displeasure of her father, [[King Rhoam|King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule]]. For some time, she took the frustrations of this out on her designated protector, the Hylian Champion [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]], that Link's path as the chosen hero was of relative ease - but she began to warm up to him after he saved her life from a [[Yiga Clan]] attack in [[Kara Kara Bazaar]]. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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{{quote|The heir to a power that imprisons darkness. She sacrificed her freedom over 100 years ago to keep Calamity Ganon sealed away and prevent him from further destroying Hyrule. After Link helped free her from that long duty, she committed herself to rebuilding and restoring Hyrule-but has now gone missing.|In- | {{quote|The heir to a power that imprisons darkness. She sacrificed her freedom over 100 years ago to keep Calamity Ganon sealed away and prevent him from further destroying Hyrule. After Link helped free her from that long duty, she committed herself to rebuilding and restoring Hyrule-but has now gone missing.|In-game description}} | ||
After being freed from the need to keep Calamity Ganon at bay, Zelda settles down in [[Hateno Village]], founding the [[Hateno School]] there with [[Symin]]'s help. She also tasks [[Hudson Construction]] with rebuilding Hyrule, and involves herself in various other projects, including the discovery of [[Dondon]]s. While investigating a strange [[gloom]] spreading from [[Beneath Hyrule Castle]] with Link, she discovers [[Zonai]] murals in the [[Forgotten Foundation]] and is excited by the potential. However, on pressing further down, they find the mummified [[Ganon]]dorf being held down by a strange arm in the [[Imprisoning Chamber]]. With the arm disturbed, a [[Secret Stone|strange stone]] falls from it and picks it up. With this, the mummy revives, ravages Link's health and recognises her. She barely has time to wonder what is going on, before the whole chamber collapses. Link dives after her, but she vanishes in a flash of light... | After being freed from the need to keep Calamity Ganon at bay, Zelda settles down in [[Hateno Village]], founding the [[Hateno School]] there with [[Symin]]'s help. She also tasks [[Hudson Construction]] with rebuilding Hyrule, and involves herself in various other projects, including the discovery of [[Dondon]]s. While investigating a strange [[gloom]] spreading from [[Beneath Hyrule Castle]] with Link, she discovers [[Zonai]] murals in the [[Forgotten Foundation]] and is excited by the potential. However, on pressing further down, they find the mummified [[Ganon]]dorf being held down by a strange arm in the [[Imprisoning Chamber]]. With the arm disturbed, a [[Secret Stone|strange stone]] falls from it and picks it up. With this, the mummy revives, ravages Link's health and recognises her. She barely has time to wonder what is going on, before the whole chamber collapses. Link dives after her, but she vanishes in a flash of light... | ||
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In the aftermath, Zelda finds herself drawn to the back of the [[Temple of Time (Tears of the Kingdom)|Temple of Time]], where the [[Decayed Master Sword]] appears from a time rift. The [[Fi|voice in the sword]] explains to her that Link survived Ganondorf's attack. Knowing this, and with the sword in hand, Zelda comes to a decision. She goes to Mineru and tells her she intends to draconify herself, so that her sacred power can allow the Master Sword to repair itself and increase its power, giving Link a chance in the present day when Ganondorf revives. Sick as she is, the Zonai sage objects, but relents when she sees she can't talk Zelda out of it and agrees to help. Zelda then travels to the other four sages, begging that they ensure their descendents help Link when the time comes. | In the aftermath, Zelda finds herself drawn to the back of the [[Temple of Time (Tears of the Kingdom)|Temple of Time]], where the [[Decayed Master Sword]] appears from a time rift. The [[Fi|voice in the sword]] explains to her that Link survived Ganondorf's attack. Knowing this, and with the sword in hand, Zelda comes to a decision. She goes to Mineru and tells her she intends to draconify herself, so that her sacred power can allow the Master Sword to repair itself and increase its power, giving Link a chance in the present day when Ganondorf revives. Sick as she is, the Zonai sage objects, but relents when she sees she can't talk Zelda out of it and agrees to help. Zelda then travels to the other four sages, begging that they ensure their descendents help Link when the time comes. | ||
Before Mineru's body dies, she uses her power as the sage of spirit to separate her ghost from her body, and enters the Purah Pad. Zelda then gives the Purah Pad to a [[Steward Construct]] for Link, and swallows the stone. She just has time to grab the Master Sword and wish for Ganondorf's destruction before transforming into the [[Light Dragon]], which travels high into the sky, the Master Sword embedded in its head, to pass the | Before Mineru's body dies, she uses her power as the sage of spirit to separate her ghost from her body, and enters the Purah Pad. Zelda then gives the Purah Pad to a [[Steward Construct]] for Link, and swallows the stone. She just has time to grab the Master Sword and wish for Ganondorf's destruction before transforming into the [[Light Dragon]], which travels high into the sky, the Master Sword embedded in its head, to pass the millennia. As it does so, eleven [[Dragon's Tear]]s fall from its eyes, landing across Hyrule. | ||
In the present, shortly before he sent the Decayed Master Sword back in time, Link has a vision of Zelda, which grants him a version of her time power, [[Recall]], as a rune in his new Zonai right arm. Knowing none of what occurred in the past, after he sends the sword back, Link sees a fake Zelda disappear at Hyrule Castle, and involved in multiple [[Regional Phenomena]] which afflict the major non-Hylian races of Hyrule. This is eventually revealed to be a puppet of Ganondorf, but Link destroys it with the help of the present-day descendents of the sages, who have inherited their secret stones. Putting the pieces together, they realise that the woman who looked like Zelda in the visions of their ancestors was ''their'' Zelda, and she is trapped in the past. They also realise there was one more sage - Mineru. When Link finds a [[Zonai Relic]] on [[Dragonhead Island]], it wakes Mineru's voice, who has him put together a [[Mineru's Construct|construct]] to hold her consciousness. After recovering Mineru's secret stone, she explains what happened to Rauru and Zelda; and bades him to recover the Master Sword from the Light Dragon's head. Link can also learn more about Zelda's time in the past by finding the Dragon's Tears, which react with the Recall rune to show Link a [[Tears of the Kingdom Memories|vision of Zelda's time in the past]]. | In the present, shortly before he sent the Decayed Master Sword back in time, Link has a vision of Zelda, which grants him a version of her time power, [[Recall]], as a rune in his new Zonai right arm. Knowing none of what occurred in the past, after he sends the sword back, Link sees a fake Zelda disappear at Hyrule Castle, and involved in multiple [[Regional Phenomena]] which afflict the major non-Hylian races of Hyrule. This is eventually revealed to be a puppet of Ganondorf, but Link destroys it with the help of the present-day descendents of the sages, who have inherited their secret stones. Putting the pieces together, they realise that the woman who looked like Zelda in the visions of their ancestors was ''their'' Zelda, and she is trapped in the past. They also realise there was one more sage - Mineru. When Link finds a [[Zonai Relic]] on [[Dragonhead Island]], it wakes Mineru's voice, who has him put together a [[Mineru's Construct|construct]] to hold her consciousness. After recovering Mineru's secret stone, she explains what happened to Rauru and Zelda; and bades him to recover the Master Sword from the Light Dragon's head. Link can also learn more about Zelda's time in the past by finding the Dragon's Tears, which react with the Recall rune to show Link a [[Tears of the Kingdom Memories|vision of Zelda's time in the past]]. | ||
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==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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===''Zelda: Wand of Gamelon''=== | |||
Zelda stars as the protagonist in ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]''. She leaves Hyrule with [[Impa]] in search of her father, [[King Harkinian]], and [[Link]] after they went missing on a trip to [[Gamelon]]. | |||
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===''Zelda'' (Game & Watch)=== | ===''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) [[ | 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)]] [[:File:ZG&W Manual 01-02.jpg|instruction manual]]}} | ||
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{{Main|Gallery:Zelda}} | {{Main|Gallery:Zelda}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Zelda-LoZ-Art-2.png|Zelda | File:Zelda-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork of Zelda 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 | 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 | 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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|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]]'' | ||