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:''For the corrupted soldiers that appear as enemies, see [[Soldier (Enemy)]]
  
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This page details all appearances of [[Princess Zelda]] outside the canon [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|main series]] games.
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|caption = A Hyrulian Soldier from ''Twilight Princess''
  
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|establishment = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Prosperity|Era of Prosperity]]
  
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|location = '''[[Hyrule]]''' ([[Hyrule Castle]], [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]])<br>'''[[Termina]]''' ([[Clock Town]])<br>'''[[Labrynna]]''' ([[Ambi's Palace]])
  
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|objective = Protect [[:Category:People|citizens]], [[:Category:Royalty|royalty]]<br>Maintain order
  
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|leader = [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]<br>[[Queen Ambi]]<br>[[Captain Viscen]]<br>[[Guard Captain Russell]]
  
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{{Quote|A fervent sense of duty runs through the veins of every Hyrulean Soldier, as it is their calling to protect the royal palace and maintain order.|Zelda.com encyclopedia}}
  
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'''Soldiers''', also known as '''Hylian Soldiers''', '''Hyrulian Soldiers''', or '''Guards''', are the recurring group of [[human]] (or [[Hylian]]) warriors, law enforcers and protectors in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]]. In most titles, they serve the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and are charged with the protection of the citizens under the monarchy's rule. Though they appear mostly in [[Hyrule]], soldiers appear in other lands as well, such as [[Termina]] and [[Labrynna]]. They are known for their fervent sense of duty, though their infallible obedience occasionally leads to manipulation by evil forces.
  
   
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==Animated series==
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[[File:Zelda 2 (Underworld Connections).png|thumb|right|Princess Zelda as seen in the animated series]]
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Every soldier seen in the games serves as a '''Guard'''. Therefore, the terms "soldier" and "guard" have become interchangeable in the series. Guards patrol populated areas, most commonly [[Hyrule Castle Town]] or [[Hyrule Castle]] itself. As it is usually off-limits, Link must often sneak past the Castle Guards to infiltrate the castle or, more specifically, Zelda's Courtyard. If Link is seen by one of the guards on patrol, he will be thrown out of the castle. This [[Stealth Missions|Stealth Mission]] first appeared in {{OOT}}, and has since become iconic to series.
  
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In the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''Zelda'' animated series]], Princess Zelda looks vastly different from her official artwork of the first two games. She is almost as tall as Link, has waist-length blond hair and wears a blue tiara on her head. Instead of wearing a dress, which only appears in two episodes, she wears white pants with a pair of brown, long boots and dons a purple long-sleeved shirt underneath her blue vest.
   
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Princess Zelda is portrayed as a proud, athletic and stubborn princess with a fiery temper, although she does have her sense of humor<ref name=hero>{{cite episode|quote=We may not need a hero to fight off this attack. We may not even need you.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=13}}</ref> and a romantic, sensitive side.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=You were standing on this flower, you brute!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=11}}</ref> In addition to running the kingdom part-time for her father, [[King Harkinian]], she often accompanies [[Link]] on his adventures and proves to be an invaluable addition in combat, departing from the traditional role of a princess:<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Quick, take these and try to open the gate. Zelda and I will try to hold off Gohma.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=9}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|quote=Back-to-back Princess, fast!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=1}}</ref><ref>[[:File:Link Zelda 4 (The Ringer).png|Link and Zelda fighting Stalfos back-to-back in "The Ringer"]]</ref> when Link asks her to stay so that he can defeat the monsters himself, the princess refuses to just sit down and watch and instead chooses to join him in battling the foes.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote='''Link:''' Stay here, princess! '''Zelda:''' Fat chance!'''|name=Link and Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> She excels in the use of a [[Zelda's Bow|bow]] and is what she uses for most of her battles; however, she is further seen skillfully wielding a [[boomerang]], a [[crossbow]] and, as seen in "[[The Missing Link]]", even Link's [[Crissword]]. Often times Link provides these weapons for her,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Better take these boomerangs. No telling what we will run into down there.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=8}}</ref> but as demonstrated in "[[Sing for the Unicorn]]", Zelda also has the capability of magically making a bow appear on her hand.
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In the ''Zelda'' series, Hylian guards are usually depicted as the ideal soldiers. They possess a fervent sense of duty and are fully obedient to the royal family. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', [[Vaati]] takes advantage of their unquestioning loyalty by impersonating [[King Daltus]]. By doing so, he is able to have the unsuspecting soldiers do his bidding. In {{OOA}}, [[Veran]] is also able to manipulate the guards by possessing the body [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]'s and, later on, [[Queen Ambi]] herself.
  
   
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Although Princess Zelda mostly fights with weapons, she is the wielder of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and is knowledgeable in its magic capabilities, often using its magical powers to save Link or herself from dangerous situations.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=So, you're playing with magic, eh, princess? Let me show you it's done.|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref> Zelda can only use magic when she has the Triforce of Wisdom with her;<ref>{{cite episode|quote=I MUST get the Triforce to fight Ganon, you hold them here.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> she usually makes it float and seems to be the only one who can do so.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=This thing is heavy. Why don't you make it float like you usually do?|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=7}}</ref>
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The soldiers in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' present an almost opposite image. Cowardly in nature, they will flee at the first hint of danger. However, it should be noted that during [[Shadow Invasion|Zant's Invasion of Hyrule Castle]], there is a group of soldiers who bravely hold their ground against [[Zant]]'s [[Shadow Beast]]s, protecting Princess Zelda. The deaths of many soldiers in this battle, as well as Zelda's subsequent surrender, could potentially explain the soldiers' attitude thereafter, as these events would have have been a devastating blow to morale. Otherwise, the lack of soldiers may have prompted the drafting of unsuitable men.
  
   
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The series exemplifies a romantic relationship between Link and Zelda. Link is always begging the princess for a kiss;<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Ta da! Saved ya again. Kiss me.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=5}}</ref> however, even when she agrees to indulge him,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=I'm glad too. And thanks for rescuing me. You still want a kiss?|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|quote=Mmm...shut up and kiss me!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|quote=We did it! Kiss me!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=9}}</ref> it never occurs: they are interrupted by monsters, [[Spryte]] or any number of unfortunate circumstances such as something making Zelda so mad she no longer wants to kiss the young hero. Despite this, it is revealed in "[[The Missing Link]]" that Zelda loves Link,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Zelda could only see Link if...if she was in love with him! Zelda in love with Link? Augh! How disgusting!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> although she tries to deny it and say that she only likes him "a little."<ref>{{cite episode|quote=No! I mean...maybe just a little.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> She most likely kept it a secret from him so as to prevent it from going into Link's head.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Don't get a swelled head. I just like you a little, that's all.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> To cover this up, she sometimes makes fun of Link and for the most part has a love-hate relationship with him throughout the show.<ref name=hero/><ref>{{cite episode|quote=Love you? Hah! It's just that without your body you're even MORE useless than usual.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref>
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Aside from the timorous guards of ''Twilight Princess'', one dishonest Castle Guard in ''Ocarina of Time'' accepts bribery.<ref name="bribery">{{cite|Who are you? How did you get past the guards?|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> In ''Spirit Tracks'', a cowardly guard searching for treasure with his friend in the caves of [[Disorientation Station]] stumbles upon a [[Fire Baba|monstrous plant]] and runs away, leaving his friend behind.<ref>{{Cite|We got halfway in, but then some big plant monster showed up! I was terrified, so I hightailed it out of there on my own.|Soldier|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Oh, what a pathetic story. It's hard to believe that someone this cowardly is a guard from Hyrule Castle.|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref>
  
   
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The uniform of the Hyrulean Soldier greatly differs throughout the series, but their weapon of choice is usually the spear.
 
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In the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''Legend of Zelda'' comic]] by Valiant Comics, Princess Zelda's overall appearance is the same as in the animated series, and her personality is also similar. Here, the princess is portrayed as a strong and brave woman. Self-reliant and confident, Zelda is a skilled fighter, proficient in archery and horseback riding.<ref name=bow>{{cite book|quote= It would sure help if I had a bow! I can't fire a sword blast worth a darn!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=8 [To the First Power]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Yow! She MEANT it! But...Zelda NEVER misses...|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=6 [Queen of Hearts]}}</ref> She also possesses a quick wit and usually manages to avoid Link's attempts of affection towards her, but for all her strengths, she possesses a soft heart that is open to her people and friends. Because of this, Zelda is always willing to do anything for her people and country,<ref name=stubborn>{{cite book|quote=The Magic Trophy Ganon stole is hidden in the lower chambers! The town of Ruto will perish unless it is returned! We MUST find it! [...] I am NOT going back! Why should I?|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=2 [The Power]}}</ref> even if it means risking her life,<ref>{{cite book|quote=The people of Saria need me now! Besides, if we are weaker without OUR Triforce, so is Ganon without HIS!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=2 [Day of the Triforce}}</ref> which makes her dear to all the citizens of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite book|quote=We have won! All hail Zelda!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=5 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Attack, Saria people! Zelda does not fight alone this day!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref> Zelda is also not afraid to take challenges head on, or even fight Ganon on her own,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Ganon will PAY for this! Today, he is without his greatest source of Power! We must strike now! I swear, I will destroy Ganon forever!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=5 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref> as she helps Link out in his adventures any time she can despite the young hero's advice not to.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Wait! It may be dangerous. Let me come with you!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=10 [The Power]}}</ref><ref name=stubborn/><ref name=job>{{cite book|quote=Not WE. Just ME. You're going back to the overworld! [...] Because it's gotten too dangerous down here. Because I'm a hero, this is MY job! Because I'm going to protect you whether you like it or not! And because...because I love you.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=3 [The Power]}}</ref>
   
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Just like in the animated series, Link can be seen trying to steal a kiss from Zelda any time the chance arises, <ref>{{cite book|quote=Hmmm... safe enough to kiss me, Princess?|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=Missing in Action}}</ref> but they always seem to get interrupted by Ganon's minions or Zelda changing her mind.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Aw, heck! Something ALWAYS happens every time I'm about to get a smooch!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=3 [The Power]}}</ref> Unlike the animated series, however, the comic makes it clear that Link and Zelda love each other, as they both plainly state it to one another several times throughout their adventures.<ref name=job/><ref>{{cite book|quote=Zelda: Because you LOVE me...and I love YOU.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=6 (The Price)}}</ref> Furthermore, in "[[Assault]]", Zelda is even willing to give up the Triforce of Wisdom to Ganon in exchange for Link's life,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Yet... To save Link's life, you offered to surrender the Triforce of Wisdom to the evil one.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=8 [Assault]}}</ref> while the young hero is always ready to do anything to protect the princess from danger.<ref name=job/>
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In {{ALTTP}} and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', soldiers are entirely covered in plate armor, with only a slit in their helm so they can see. They may carry a dagger, a sword or a spear; these soldiers also carry a small shield. Some of them are archers and javelin throwers, while others throw [[Bomb]]s. Some soldiers in ''A Link to the Past'' have special armor with horns on their helm. The color of the armor varies—this denotes their strength.
  
   
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The Triforce of Wisdom is guarded by Princess Zelda, who uses its guidance to help her rule the kingdom wisely. Moreover, the princess can conjure powerful magic spells with the sacred relic when she is in danger.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Triforce of Wisdom is kept by Princess Zelda in Hyrule's North Palace. Its guidance helps her rule the kingdom wisely. In times of dire need, the Triforce helps her cast powerful magic spells!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=Bonus 1 [Issue 3]}}</ref> In order to be successful with protecting the Triforce of Wisdom, she has acquired many friends to help her, including her hero and rescuer Link, her nursemaid Impa, [[King Harkinian]], the soldiers of Hyrule, and her horse, [[Storm]]. Zelda sleeps in the northern tower in the palace, which is adjacent to the room where the Triforce of Wisdom rests.
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In {{OOT}} and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', as well as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', soldiers don lighter armor consisting of chain mail and a grey tabard bearing the [[Royal Crest]] (only in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Twilight Princess'') along with leather boots. In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', guards wear greaves but leave their knees and lower thighs exposed. Captain Viscen in ''Majora's Mask'' wears particularly opulent armor that denotes his rank. The guards seen in the throne room in ''Ocarina of Time'' also wear this uniform. The guards in ''Twilight Princess'' carry long metal shields, which have feet that allows them to rest on the ground. Their spears have this feature as well.
  
   
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During one adventure, Zelda decides that due to Ganon's constant attempts to capture her and the Triforce, the best course of action is to leave Hyrule, taking the Triforce of Wisdom with her.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Zelda said that the only way to keep the Triforce of Wisdom safe from Ganon is for her to take it far away and never return!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=2 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> She had heard of a magical flute within the [[Fifth Palace]] that would teleport her to a distant place, where Ganon would not find the Triforce.<ref>{{cite book|quote=In the Fifth Palace of Hyrule is a magic flute that will transport me to a distant place. Ganon will never find me|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=5 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> With Link's help, she make it to the Palace but in the end, she decides that the safest place to be is within Link's reach.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Mister, wherever you are is the '''safest''' place we'll ever be.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=10 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> With this in mind, she insists that Link train her to better protect herself, leading her to venture in to the [[Eagle (Dungeon)|Eagle labyrinth]] alone.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Stop worrying, Link. If I'm going to learn to fight in Ganon's Underworld, I've got to practice on my own.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=1 [To the First Power]}}</ref> However, the training endes in her rescuing Link, who had been captured by a [[Wizzrobe]]. During this adventure, she wields Link's [[Magical Sword]], shield, and bombs as she fights multiple enemies, including a [[Gohma]] and a [[Dodongo]]. Although she is successful, she has immense difficulty doing it in a manner similar to Link's, and it isn't until she obtains a [[Bow|Magic Bow]] that she learns to develop her own style.<ref name=bow/>
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', guards wear no armor and are clothed in a forest green outfit much like the [[Green Clothes#Hero's Clothes|garb of the Hero of Winds]]. The [[Recruit Uniform]] especially resembles the Hero's Clothes, as it comprises the signature green cap. Link himself obtains the Recruit Uniform from [[Princess Zelda]]. All guards use spears, with the exception of Captain Russell, who has a sword sheathed at his hip. Russell's uniform is essentially the same as the rest of the guards, with only a badge bearing the [[Royal Crest]] on his tunic to denote his rank.
  
   
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Later on, when Link obtained the Triforce of Power and shot a powerful spell at the princess when she refused to give up the Triforce of Wisdom, the Triforce of Courage abandoned Link's heart and moved to Zelda, which she used to face Link and convince him to relinquish the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Your spell didn't harm me! How? The Triforce of Courage protected me! [...] The Triforce of Courage has left your heart...and come to me!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=7 [The Price]}}</ref><Ref>{{cite book|quote=Don't you see what's happening?! You don't have to JOIN Ganon! You've BECOME Ganon!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=8 [The Price]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=There is a price either way. My LIFE, if I give up the Power! My SOUL, if I keep it! I choose to keep...MY SOUL!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [The Price]}}</ref>
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Guard corps are lead by captains. They issue orders to the entire guard force, and wear a special uniform or badge to denote their rank. In the entirety of the ''Zelda'' series as of yet, only two captains are ever met in-game. These are [[Captain Viscen]] and [[Guard Captain Russell]].
  
   
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Princess Zelda makes four episode appearances in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''. Zelda's personality only changed slightly from the ''Zelda'' animated series, as she's still portrayed as a proud, fair princess who rules the kingdom of Hyrule. She seems to be good friends with Princess Lana, and they both regard each other highly. Like in the ''Zelda'' cartoons, she is skillful with the [[Zelda's Bow|bow]] and often uses it during battle. Zelda's outfit retains the same style and colors from the ''Zelda'' show, but her purple shirt is now short-sleeved on her left arm, and the shirt leaves her stomach exposed. Cynthia Preston reprises her role as the voice actress for the princess.
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Captain Viscen is the leader of the [[Clock Town]] guards in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. The captain and his guards have a more significant role in this game, as they are an independent force that does not serve any royalty. Viscen has a notable influence in the decision-making in the town, although he must ultimately respect [[Mayor Dotour]]'s decisions. He is greatly concerned with the people's safety, and, with the ever-menacing approach of the [[Moon (Majora's Mask)|Moon]], tries to have the Mayor order an evacuation of the town.<ref>{{Cite|Most of the townsfolk already have taken shelter without waiting for the Mayor's orders. The only ones left are public servants and committee members... Mr. Mayor and Carnival Committee Members, please order those who remain to evacuate!|Captain Viscen|MM}}</ref> The captain's proposal is met with opposition from the stubborn [[Mutoh]], the head of the Carnival Committee who also has a significant influence in the town.<ref>{{Cite|You cowards! Do you actually believe the moon will fall? The confused townsfolk simply caused a panic by believing this ridiculous, groundless theory. The soldiers couldn't prevent the panic, but outside the town walls is where the danger is! You want answers? The answer is that the carnival should not be canceled!|Mutoh|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|If the soldiers wish to run, then run, Viscen! We councilmen will stick to tradition. This carnival will be a success! I've never heard of a defense unit abandoning its town!|Mutoh|MM}}</ref> Ultimately, the Mayor settles the matter by allowing to have citizens decide for themselves if they want to flee.<ref>{{Cite|This will do. Whether you're stubborn and will stay and guard your family, or if you'd prefer to run far away and seek shelter... That is for people to decide on their own.|Mayor Dotour|MM}}</ref>
  
   
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In the "[[Having a Ball]]" episode, after King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard steal the Triforce of Power and Courage, Zelda's energy wanes, which causes her to faint momentarily. It is explained by Link that Zelda has a magic bond with the Triforce, and as such, she can tell if something has happened to the sacred relic.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=There's a magic bond between them.|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> As more time passes with the three Triforce pieces separated, the weaker Zelda becomes, and eventually, she could die.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Something's happened to the Triforce. And if it's destroyed, it could finish her!|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> Like in the ''Zelda'' cartoons, the princess is capable of communicating with the Triforce of Wisdom, as shown when Zelda picks up the remaining Triforce piece and uses it to tell Kevin and the rest of the team to know where the two remaining pieces are.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It will guide us to them, but we must hurry.|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> Once the three Triforce pieces are reunited, the show exemplifies Zelda's unique magical powers when wielding the complete sacred relic: she creates a warp zone to make King Hippo, Eggplant Wizard and Mother Brain disappear from Hyrule.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=I want you out of my kingdom, ''now''!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref>
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Captain Russell is the burly leader of the [[Hyrule Castle]] guards in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. He can be found at the castle's training room, where he oversees the [[Sword Training|training]] of new guards. Under the guise of a recruit, Link learns swordfighting from Russell. The captain sees through Link's ruse, but gives him his [[Recruit's Sword|first sword]] regardless.<ref>{{Cite|Some swordsman you are, running around with no sword! There's something fishy about this... Are you really a new recruit? Heh heh heh! Your eyes tell the whole story! All right! Take this one!|Guard Captain Russell|ST}}</ref>
  
   
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In the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]] series, Princess Zelda has much of the same personality as seen in the Valiant Comics and the Television series. She is portrayed as a smart, brave and capable woman, with great skill as both a princess and a fighter. She is proficient in the use of [[Zelda's Bow|her bow]], which is her main offensive weapon,<ref>{{cite book|quote=In a flash, Zelda lets fly two arrows, piercing two two closest moblin. The others pour into the small room over the bodies of their fallen comrades, slobbering and jabbering in their awful tongue.|book=The Crystal Trap|publisher=Archway|page=27}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=In a split second, she notches one of the strange arrows into her bowstring and takes aim on the nearest gibdo. It's close enough for her to smell its rotting cloth bandages.|book=The Crystal Trap|publisher=Archway|page=18}}</ref> but also resorts to using [[Zelda's Dagger|a dagger]] whenever the bow and arrow is an inefficient weapon against [[Boomerang Demon|certain enemies]].<ref>{{cite book|quote='Drat!' she yells. 'Arrows are no good against these monsters.' She draws her dagger to fend off the weird flying goblins.'|book=The Crystal Trap|publisher=Archway|page=65}}</ref>
   
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Princess Zelda lives in [[North Castle]], along with the [[King of Hyrule]], where they both try to keep the Triforce of Wisdom away from Ganon's grasp. Impa still serves as the princess's nursemaid,<ref name>{{cite book|quote=Before he can make up his mind, a bent old woman in a black dress hobbles toward him. It's Zelda's nurse, Impa.|book=The Shadow Prince|publisher=Mammoth|page=83}}</ref> although it is also mentioned that a man named [[Estragon]] was both her mentor and teacher some time in the past.<ref name>{{cite book|quote='Estragon!' Zelda cries. 'My old teacher. I thought you were Ganon's spy.'|book=The Crystal Trap|publisher=Archway|page=7}}</ref> Despite the fact that Zelda is best friends with Link, the young hero seems to enjoy annoying the princess whenever the chance arises, although Zelda also does not miss the opportunity to poke fun at the young hero.<ref>{{Cite book| quote=Two steps behind is Zelda's best friend, Link.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book| quote='Did you hear something?' Zelda asks, stopping suddenly. 'Hear something?' Link replies. Zelda scowls. 'Do you have to repeat everything I say?' 'Repeat everything you say?' Link grins.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book| quote='I'm not in the mood for jokes, Link. I have a strange feeling Ganon and his forces might be lurking around here.' 'Ohhh,' Link cries. 'Lurking'--pretty big word, Zel. Been hitting the books again?'|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book| quote=Link grins. 'Maybe now you'll better appreciate the talent here at home.' Zelda looks confused. 'Talent?' she says. 'Where?' Then she grins and they both burst out laughing.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page= 2}}</ref>
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[[File:Soldiers.gif|left|Hyrulian Soldier enemies from A Link to the Past]]
  
   
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===''The Crystal Trap''===
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In ''A Link to the Past'' and ''Four Swords Adventures'', the soldiers of Hyrule are corrupted by [[Agahnim]] and [[Vaati]]'s magic, respectively.<ref>{{Cite|Link, listen carefully. The wizard is magically controlling all the soldiers in the castle.|Princess Zelda|ALTTP}}</ref> Enemy soldiers wield a plethora of weapons, from spears to swords to bows to a [[Ball and Chain Soldier|Ball & Chain]]. In ''A Link to the Past'', a [[sign]] in [[Kakariko Village]] encourages the townsfolk to call for the guards if they see Link, falsely proclaiming that he kidnapped Zelda.<ref>{{Cite|WANTED! This is the criminal who kidnapped Zelda. Call a soldier if you see him!|[[Sign]]|ALTTP}}</ref> When the [[Informant Women]] call for the guards, he must either kill them or flee the village.<ref>{{Cite|Hey!Here is Link, the wanted man! Soldiers! Anyone! Come quickly!|[[Informant Women]]|ALTTP}}</ref> In ''Four Swords Adventures'', groups of soldiers are occasionally led by a much stronger [[Chief Soldier]].
 
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In the first book of the series, ''[[The Crystal Trap]]'', Link and Princess Zelda are running inside the [[Midoro Palace]] trying to escape from Ganon's grasp. However, the evil wizard finds them and eventually encases Link in a [[Crystal]]. Ganon explains that since he cannot obtain the Triforce of Courage and Wisdom from Link and Zelda respectively, he used a [[Magic Scroll]] which cast a spell to encase both pieces of the Triforce, including the Triforce of Courage encased in Link's heart.<ref name=courage>{{Cite book| quote='I already have the Triforce of Power, but I need all three parts of the Triforce to complete my hold on Hyrule. Since I cannot get the Triforces of Courage and Wisdom from you, then you shall not be able to use them, either,' he says. 'With this magic scroll, I have cast a spell to encase them in unbreakable crystal. Of course, since the Triforce of Courage is in Link's heart, I'm afraid the poor boy will have to be shut up in the crystal also. Sorry about that.'|book=The Crystal Trap| publisher=Archway| page= 65}}</ref> Zelda is now forced to seek the three items dictated in the [[Fairy's Scroll]] that will help free Link from the Crystal, but she has just 24 hours before the young hero gets trapped inside the crystal forever.<ref>{{Cite book| quote='Not likely,' says Ganon. 'There's only one way to break the crystal, and I don't think you'll ever figure it out, or find the three things you need. By this time tomorrow, Link will be trappedi n the crystal forever!'|book=The Crystal Trap| publisher=Archway| page= 65}}</ref>
   
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Eventually, Princess Zelda finds the [[Magic Honey]], the [[Handprint]], and the [[Magnifying Glass]] and uses them to shatter the Crystal. With Link now free, the young duo head off to find the [[Spear]], which is the only weapon that can defeat Ganon. With the help of Zelda's friend [[Greenbeard]], Link obtains the Spear and uses it to defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite book| quote=Link gets ready to throw the spear. As he does, Ganon stumbles backward. 'The spear!' says the evil wizard in a trembling voice. 'How did you find it?'|book=The Crystal Trap| publisher=Archway| page= 17}}</ref>
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The guards inside [[Ambi's Palace]] in {{OOA}} will also attack Link on-sight. These guards are not put under any spells and are therefore in full control of themselves. They unwittingly serve the [[Veran]], the Sorceress of Shadows, when she takes possession of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]'s body and subsequently [[Queen Ambi]]'s. This also occurs in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' when [[Vaati]] impersonates [[King Daltus]]. [[Vassals]], however, will not attack Link.
  
   
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===''The Shadow Prince''===
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''[[The Shadow Prince]]'', unlike ''The Crystal Trap'' which had Zelda as its protagonist, focuses on Link as he tries to prove to everyone about [[Charles|Sir Charles's]] true intentions, who is a mysterious knight from the land of [[Moria]]. Princess Zelda is quick to trust Charles after he saves Link and the princess from a near-fatal attack from Moblins, and admires him for all the kind and brave deeds he has done, such as defeating single-handledly a [[Darknut]] that ambushed them later in the woods.<ref name>{{cite book|quote='Oh, Link,' she says excitedly. 'You should have seen Charles just now! Three Darknuts jumped out of the woods at us, all at once. I was too dizzy to help, but Charles beat one of them, and then the other two just ran away in fear! [...] Charles is a wizard with a sword.'|book=The Shadow Prince|publisher=Mammoth|page=119}}</ref> Despite her liking towards Charles, she hesitates when her father, the King of Hyrule, wishes to show the Triforce of Wisdom to the Morian knight since she is afraid to lose another piece of the Triforce to Ganon.<ref>{{cite book|quote='Your new friend, Charles, is a fine young man. I was thinking...would it be premature to show him the Triforce?' Zelda looks startled. 'Well, I--' [...] 'But our enemy Ganon already has the Triforce of Power,' Zelda says. 'If we lose our Triforce of Wisdom, Ganon would be that much closer to ruling us all.'|book=The Shadow Prince|publisher=Mammoth|page=17}}</ref>
   
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After Link uses the [[Mirror of Truth]] to reveal that Charles is in fact Ganon in disguise, the false knight takes the Triforce of Wisdom and takes Zelda with him as well, but afterward leaves her before he heads off into the woods. Zelda tells Link where Charles headed off to, and the young hero promptly defeats the Morian knight. With the Triforce of Wisdom in hand, Princess Zelda apologizes to the young hero for having been so foolish, then proceeds to celebrate Link's victory along with the rest of the kingdom.<ref name>{{cite book|quote='Oh, Link'! she says. Her cheeks are red with embarrassment. 'I can't believe I was such an idiot.'|book=The Shadow Prince|publisher=Mammoth|page=17}}</ref>
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==Appearances by Game==
  
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===''A Link to the Past''===
  
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[[File:GoldSoldier.png|left|A friendly, gold-armored soldier]]
  
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[[File:BlueCastleGuard.gif|right|Friendly blue soldier seen in the credits]]
  
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[[File:RedCastleGuard.gif|right|Friendly red soldier seen in the credits]]
  
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Friendly soldiers are seen only briefly before being losing their minds to Agahnim's magic.<ref>{{cite|After Agahnim took over, everyone began to act strangely. I suppose it's only a matter of time before I'm affected, too.|Castle Guard|ALTTP}}</ref> All friendly soldiers wear golden armor and carry a large shield, but have no visible weapons. However, in the [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] version, one of them mentions that he carries a sword.<ref>{{cite|I'll bet you can't wait to get a sword like mine!|Soldier|ALTTPFS}}</ref> During the rainstorm at the beginning of the game, the soldiers prevent Link from straying too far from the castle. They will offer Link helpful advice if he speaks to them.<ref>{{Cite|Us soldiers have been around, kid. You can learn a lot from us.|Soldier|ALTTP}}</ref> Once the soldiers become hostile, the guards with golden armor disappear. Once Agahnim is defeated, the soldiers' curse is broken and they return to normal.<ref>{{cite|If you defeat the wizard, the castle soldiers may regain their senses.|[[Loyal Sage]]|ALTTP}}</ref>
  
   
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===''Ocarina of Time''===
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==''A Link to the Past'' comic==
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{{Image|image=Queen Zelda.png|type=caption|size=130px|position=right|caption=Zelda, Queen of Hyrule|captionalign=center}}
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[[File:MM Soldier.png|right|125px|A Terminian guard in Majora's Mask]]
  
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In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]], Princess Zelda shares a closer relationship with [[Link]] than in the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|game of the same name]]. She provides him support throughout his journey to rescue her from [[Agahnim]]'s clutches,<ref name=quote1/><ref>{{cite book|quote=Link! Only a single night remains! Agahnim will cast his incantation on me under a full moon! Link! You must hurry! If he succeeds, the seal of the wise men will be broken! The entrance to the Dark World will be thrown open and evil will overwhelm us! Do not forget the sacrifice your uncle made trying to foil Agahnim's plot! And your parents... Do you think it was an accident that they fell into the Dark World?! Please, you '''must''' destroy Agahnim before his evil magic leads to Hyrule's destruction!book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=4}}</ref> even going as far as sharing a dream with the young hero.
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In {{OOT}}, they guard [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]], and [[Kakariko Village]]. The average soldier is warm and welcoming, and may offer helpful advice. However, the Castle Guards tend to be sterner and will stop commoners such as Link from entering the castle.<ref>{{Cite|There's a lot going on in the castle right now. I can't allow even a dog to get into the castle!|Soldier|OOT}}</ref> Link must sneak past them to get into the castle and, ultimately, Zelda's Courtyard. Alternatively, one of the Castle Guards can be bribed into opening the castle doors.<ref name="bribery" />
  
   
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At the beginning of the comic, Princess Zelda telepathically asks Link to rescue her from [[Hyrule Castle]].<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link... Help me... I'm being held prisoner in the castle... Help me... My name is Zelda...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=4}}</ref> Although Link is successful in rescuing the princess, [[Agahnim]] finds her once they reach the Sanctuary. As he kidnaps her, Zelda explains to Link that the Master Sword is the only weapon that can defeat the evil wizard.<ref>{{cite book|quote=It's no use fighting Agahnim with an ordinary sword! You need the Master Sword of legends past!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=17}}</ref> Zelda is then taken up to the top floor of Hyrule Castle, where, on a full moon, the final incantation will be cast upon Zelda to open the way to the [[Dark World]]. As Link is traveling through the [[Desert of Mystery]] to reach the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]], Zelda appears to Link and explains that they are in a dream, for if two people dream the same thing, they will meet.<ref>{{cite book|quote=We are in our dream... If two people dream the same thing, they will meet...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> The princess tells Link to rest and encourages him to not give up while he begins to fall asleep on her lap, healing his injured arm in the process.<ref name=quote1>{{cite book|quote='''Zelda:''' You must be very tired... You have give us '''so''' much hope... You '''can't''' give up now... [...] Please rest...don't '''worry'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote=My arm...it '''hurts'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref>
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In Kakariko Village, there is a [[Death Mountain Trail Guard|soldier guarding the gate to Death Mountain]]. He will not open the gate until he sees [[Zelda's Letter]]. This soldier, whose [[Graveyard Boy|son]] asked for the [[Keaton Mask]], will ask Link to buy the mask for him.<ref>{{cite|Have you been to the Happy Mask Shop that just opened in the Hyrule Castle Town Market? Everyone is talking about it! My little boy pesters me for a popular mask, but I don't have time to go there...So, could you go and get the mask for me next time you are in the Market? If you don't feel like it, that's OK, but...Well, I have no choice, this is my job...sigh...|[[Death Mountain Trail Guard]]|OoT}}</ref> This begins the [[Mask Trading Sequence]]. There are two other soldiers in Kakariko: one stands at the village entrance while the other stands outside [[Impa's House]]. Self-proclaimed "clock soldiers of Kakariko", they will tell Link the time if he talks to them.<ref>{{Cite|Ding dong, ding dong! I'm a clock soldier of Kakariko!|Clock Soldier|OOT}}</ref>
  
   
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Despite Link making it to Hyrule Castle before Agahnim casts his final incantation on the princess, he is unable to defeat the wizard, and Zelda is transported to the Dark World.<ref>{{cite book|quote=I have been awaiting your arrival, foolish hero! Watch now as your precious princess '''vanishes'''--before your very '''eyes'''! '''Behold!''' The last moment of Princess Zelda! '''NOW!'''|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page= 13,14}}</ref> Link eventually discovers that she is being held in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]] and rescues her with the help of [[Roam]]. With Zelda now saved, the trio head to [[Ganon's Tower]], where Roam dies while saving Princess Zelda from a specter of Agahnim approaching her. Ganon rises from Agahnim's body, but he is stunned by Link's Master Sword, <ref>{{cite book|quote=His '''sword'''... I am '''paralyzed'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> allowing Zelda to fire a [[Silver Arrow]] from Roam's [[crossbow]] and defeat Ganon. With Hyrule now at peace, Zelda is crowned the '''Queen of Hyrule''' and in turn appoints Link as the Master of the Knights of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link was appointed as Master of the Knights of Hyrule by the newly-crowned Queen Zelda.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=13}}</ref> The young hero is then seen looking at the Master Sword back in its pedestal in the Lost Woods, when he then hears Zelda speak to him from behind. She begins to comment on how although the bond between them was so strong when she was in Ganon's clutches, now that they are both free and at peace, their duties now keep them apart, leaving the queen to feel alone.<ref>{{cite book|quote=It's '''ironic''', isn't it... The psychic link between us was so strong when I was in Ganon's clutches... But now that we are both free, and at peace...you seem so '''distant''', guarding the Triforce... I am '''alone'''.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=14}}</ref> As Zelda begins to gallop away on her horse, she confesses to Link that as long as she lives, she will never forget the time when they were together in their dreams.<ref>{{cite book|quote=As long as I '''live''', I shall never '''forget''' the time when we were '''together''' in our '''dreams'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=14}}</ref>
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After the obtaining the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]] from a fleeing Princess Zelda, a fatally wounded Soldier appears in the Back Alley of Hyrule Castle Town. The soldier tells Link of how Ganondorf betrayed the King, and how he was injured fighting Ganondorf's men while trying cover Zelda's escape with Impa.<ref>{{Cite|Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, betrayed our King... Zelda's nanny, Impa, sensed danger and escaped from the castle with our Princess... I tried to stop Ganondorf's men from chasing them...but...|Wounded Soldier|OOT}}</ref> He urges Link to proceed to the [[Temple of Time]], dying shortly after.<ref>{{Cite|The Princess was...waiting for a boy from the forest...that's you... She wanted to give something to the boy... If you received it from the Princess, hurry...to the Temple of Time....|Wounded Soldier|OOT}}</ref> The soldier disappears once Link goes into the future, and so the scene is permanently missed if he does not meet the soldier before pulling the [[Master Sword]] from the [[Pedestal of Time]].
  
   
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==Philips CD-i Games==
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After Link travels seven years into the future, the Guards have all but disappeared, having been either slaughtered or released from their posts in Ganon's reign.
 
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[[File:Faces of Evil Zelda.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Zelda in ''The Faces of Evil'']]
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In {{TFoE}}, Zelda, like Link, is very similar to her canonical incarnation, although somewhat bratty and childish. In the beginning, she refuses to kiss Link, and is later kidnapped by Ganon. Link, after defeating Ganon, saves her, but is once again rejected a kiss. Zelda also seems to deny that Link saved her, implying that she has no memory of the incident.
   
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In ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'', Zelda is now the playable character, and retains her personality from ''The Faces of Evil''. However, due to her larger role, she is much more heroic and seems to actually care for Link, at least partially. She and Impa go to [[Gamelon]] after [[King Harkinian]] and Link disappear after they depart for Gamelon to aid [[Duke Onkled]] against Ganon. She defeats Ganon's minions, learns of Duke Onkled's betrayal, and eventually defeats Ganon, rescuing her father. Link was then apparently imprisoned in a mirror that belonged to Lady Alma, which Zelda smashed, freeing him.
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', there are soldiers that guard each exit of [[Clock Town]]. They will not let any children get past them, therefore Link may only pass in [[Goron Link|Goron]] form and [[Zora Link|Zora]] form, or as himself once they notice his sword.<ref>{{cite|It is dangerous outside the town walls, so I cannot allow a child like you to... ...A sword? My apologies, sir. It was wrong of me to treat you like a child.|Guard|MM}}</ref> If Link's sword is stolen by a [[Takkuri]], the guards will still allow him to leave town and will inform him about the [[Curiosity Shop]].<ref>{{cite|I cannot allow a child like you to... Your sword was stolen? That's terrible! Lately, I've been hearing about a shady shop in town that sells stolen goods late at night... Perhaps this is their doing.|Guard|MM}}</ref> [[Deku Link]] may not exit as he is seen as a child.<ref>{{Cite|Wait a moment, Deku Scrub! [...] It is dangerous outside the town walls, so I cannot allow a child like you to go out alone.|Soldier|MM}}</ref> The guards are mostly unaware of what goes on in the town because they cannot leave their posts,<ref>{{Cite|Wait! I have a question! Do you know whether or not the carnival has been canceled? I'm sorry to stop you, but since I must stay at my post, I'm unable to get any news...|Soldier|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Truthfully speaking, I'd flee from this town in a moment if I could... But since I am stuck guarding this gate, I can't get any information on what's going on...|Soldier|MM}}</ref> unless they receive new orders from [[Captain Viscen]].<ref name="orders">{{Cite|No! No! I must get a hold of myself! I must guard the gate until the captain's orders come...|Soldier|MM}}</ref> The guards of Clock Town are the only corps of soldiers who do not answer to a higher power other than their captain. On the Final Day, Clock Town soldiers are seen gazing worriedly at the approaching moon. Much like their captain, the guards are dismayed by those who choose to stay.<ref>{{Cite|It pains my heart to see children still playing in the streets because they have no idea what's going on...|Soldier|MM}}</ref> They will encourage Link to leave town if he speaks to them.<ref>{{Cite|See! Look at the moon... Leave town before the evacuation notice is made!|Soldier|OOT}}</ref> The guards themselves remain at their posts until the moon falls, awaiting new orders that never come.<ref name="orders" />
  
   
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Zelda is once again the playable character in {{ZA}}, like in ''The Wand of Gamelon'', but her mood and personality is completely different. In fact, much like Link in the canon games, she does not talk at all, and appears as a humble, chosen warrior. She is summoned to Tolemac by the wizard Gaspra. Link was apparently adventuring there and was kidnapped by Ganon, who also stole the celestial signs. Zelda then defeats Ganon's minions, restores the signs, and strikes down Ganon himself, rescuing Link and saving Tolemac. In this game, the sword is used as a spell through her default weapon, the wand. Using the wand, Princess Zelda can generate broadswords that fly at her enemies. It is fairly strong and can be used against certain knights who fight with broadswords. See [[Spells of Zelda's Adventure#Broadsword|Spells of Zelda's Adventure]] for more information.
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An injured soldier named [[Shiro]] appears on the [[Ikana Canyon|Road to Ikana]]. Shiro is invisible and can only be spotted using the [[Lens of Truth]].<ref>{{cite|If you use the Lens of Truth near here and speak to the man you find... you may earn a mask that can enable you to blend into backgrounds and move about without being noticed.|[[Gossip Stone]]|MM}}</ref> If Link gives him a [[Red Potion|Red]] or [[Blue Potion]], he will reward Link with the [[Stone Mask]].<ref>{{cite|Umm...I have a request...Can you give me some medicine that would make even an unnoticable stone like me feel better? [...] Ah, that...Is that it? ...I feel better, I think. Thanks... Oh...here... In gratitude... Now...Let me practice standing out...|Shiro|MM}}</ref>
  
   
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==''Super Smash Bros.'' Series==
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:''See [[ssb:Main Page|SmashWiki's]] article on [[ssb:Zelda|Zelda]] for more information.
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:''For trophy information, see [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)]]''
   
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{{Image|image=SSB4 - Zelda Artwork.png|type=caption|size=160px|position=right|caption=Zelda in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''|captionalign=center}}
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===''Oracle of Ages''===
  
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[[File:GuardOracle.png|left|A green soldier in ''Oracle of Ages'']]
  
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[[File:OoA Soldier Red.png|right|A red soldier in Oracle of Ages]]
  
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[[File:OOA Guard Blue.png|left|A blue soldier in Oracle of Ages]]
  
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[[File:OoA Soldier Orange.png|right|An orange soldier in Oracle of Ages]]
  
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The guards in ''Oracle of Ages'' serve [[Queen Ambi]] in the age of the past, where they guard the queen's [[Ambi's Palace|palace]]. Their armor comes in green, blue, red, and orange. Two guards standing at the palace entrance to prevent Link from entering.<ref>{{Cite|Don't loiter around here too much, kid!!! |Soldier|OOA}}</ref> These guards disappear after the completion of the [[Mermaid's Cave]], allowing Link to enter the palace to save [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]. The guards patrolling the courtyard of [[Ambi's Palace]] will throw Link out of the palace if they spot him.<ref>{{cite book|quote= If the guards see you, they'll kick you out.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page= 101}}</ref> However, the guards inside the palace itself will simply attack Link until he leaves the room. The hero can also choose to fight them off; they will flee if hit with several sword strikes.<ref>{{cite book|quote= The guards inside won't kick you out if they spot you. Instead, they'll hurt you, so fend them off with your sword and dash to the exit.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page= 101}}</ref> Guards do one heart of damage.
  
   
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Princess Zelda first appears as a playable character in the {{ssb|Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series}} in {{SSBM}}. She is depicted as her adult form as seen in {{OoT}}, wearing a pink and white dress with pink shoes. She is regarded by most as a lightweight character, being easy to kick off the screen. Although Zelda is considered to be slow-moving, she possess some mighty strength through her [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Super Smash Bros. Series|spell-based attacks]]. Zelda can use her Transform ability to turn herself into her alter-ego [[Sheik]] at any point during a battle, which turns her into a quicker character with a completely different set of moves.
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Guards oversee the construction of [[Black Tower|Queen Ambi's Tower]] as well as the search for [[Mystical Seeds#Mystery Seeds|Mystery Seeds]] in the [[Deku Forest]]. Once Link finds them and talks to one of the guards, they will escort Link to Ambi's Palace so he can give them to the queen.<ref>{{Cite|Those are the Mystery Seeds Queen Ambi has been demanding! Nice work, kid! I'll take you to the palace!|Soldier|OOA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Queen Ambi! He says he wishes to pay tribute! He brings the Mystery Seeds Your Majesty has been seeking!|Soldier|OOA}}</ref>
  
   
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Zelda returns in {{SSBB}}, this time appearing as she did in {{TP}} but with more darkened colors. Sheik also appears, using a character model based on an unused design for ''Twilight Princess''. However, her costume can be changed to look more like her ''Ocarina of Time'' appearance. While Zelda's moves are mostly unchanged from ''Melee'', Sheik's physical attack power has been dropped considerably to better balance the game. Her [[Final Smash]] as well as Sheik's is the [[Light Arrow#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Light Arrow]].
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Zelda makes a return in {{SSB4}}. Her moveset is mostly the same as the one in ''Brawl'', just with new visual effects. She is now a separate character from Sheik, which adds a new move to her set called Phantom Slash, in which she summons a [[Phantom]] that can be used either as a ranged attack or has defense.
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[[File:GreenSwordSoldierFSA.png|50px|left|A Swordsman sprite from ''Four Swords Adventures'']]
  
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', soldiers are possessed once more, this time by [[Vaati]]. They are the most populous foes in the game, and resemble their {{ALTTP}} counterparts greatly. A massive soldier known as [[Chief Soldier]] is powerful enough to serve as the boss of two stages: [[Lake Hylia]] and [[Death Mountain Foothills]]. Like in ''A Link to the Past'', guards are classified by weaponry and they include the [[Soldier (Enemy)#Bow Soldier|archer]], [[Ball and Chain Soldier]], [[Soldier (Enemy)#Bomber|bomber]], and [[Soldier (Enemy)#Sword Soldier|swordsmen]] varieties.
  
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Zelda relies on magic-based attacks to fight, which are the spells seen in ''Ocarina of Time''; [[Din's Fire]], [[Farore's Wind]], and [[Nayru's Love]]. However, they behave differently from their original appearance. Din's Fire is a fireball which Zelda can control, allowing it to travel long distances in a straight or curved lines. Farore's Wind can be used anywhere, serving as Zelda's [[ssb:Recovery|recovery move]]. Nayru's Love starts out in its surrounding diamond form, but shatters moments later. The shards deal slight damage to anyone surrounding Zelda. The spell does not prevent melee damage as in ''Ocarina of Time'', but it can now reflect projectile attacks.
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[[File:VassalGuard(TMC).png|right|A green-striped Vassal]]
  
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[[File:Gard(TMC).gif|left|30px|A blue-striped Vassal]]
  
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Vassals|vassal guards]] are the diligent servants of [[King Daltus]]. Blue-striped vassals guard [[Hyrule Castle]], while green-striped ones patrol [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. Some can also be found at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and [[North Hyrule Field]]. When Vaati takes impersonates King Daltus, the unsuspecting vassals are ordered to search for the [[Light Force]] and not allow anyone into the castle.<ref>{{Cite|It seems the king has commanded all of the guards to search for magic power. Folks say that this "light force" will grant any wish, but I don't buy it...|N/A|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The king hasn't made any public appearances lately.
  
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none shall pass!! Now! Begone with you!!|Vassal|TMC}}</ref> To get inside, Link must [[Stealth Missions|sneak past them]] like in ''Ocarina of Time''. Later on, most of the soldiers are turned to stone by Vaati.<ref>{{Cite|What!? What's this...?! They've been turned to stone! The minister...! And the guards...! Just like Princess Zelda... This can only be the work of that evil Vaati! What cruelty.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
  
   
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==''Hyrule Warriors''==
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Queen Zelda is the title given to the incarnation of Princess Zelda in the upcoming spin-off {{HW}}. She recently came into power and is forced to lead her army. She will be playable, wielding a rapier and Bow and Arrow. She is the leader of the [[Soldiers|Hyrule Army]], and the queen of [[Hyrule]]. Zelda is said to have a romantic relationship with [[Link]].{{fact}} As an incarnation of Zelda, she is the embodiment of [[Hylia]] and holds the [[Triforce|Triforce of Wisdom]]. She has the Long Sword as her basic weapon and uses a combination of the [[Spells of Ocarina of Time|spells from Ocarina of Time]]; Nayru's Love, Farore's Wind, and Din's Fire as one of her Musou Attacks.
   
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==''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''==
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[[File:Soldier.png|100px|right|A soldier in Twilight Princess]]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', soldiers can be seen patrolling Hyrule Castle Town alone or in groups, walking in single file. They try to look calm and go about their daily routine, even though they have no access to [[Hyrule Castle]].<ref>{{Cite|Though the soldiers look calm and go about their daily routine... Rumor has it that not even soldiers can go deep inside Hyrule Castle...|Telma|TP}}</ref> If Link enters the town as a wolf, the soldiers will surround him but will not attack, trembling and whimpering. If [[Wolf Link]] then performs a [[Spin Attack]], they will run away screaming, often leaving behind Rupees or arrows.
 
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While Princess Zelda does not appear in person, she is depicted on [[Madame Scratchcard]]'s scratchcards.
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The poor state of the guard encourages a group of vigilantes, known as the [[Resistance]], to take it upon themselves to restore peace to Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|What hope there is in our kingdom is frail and dying...but there's still a group trying to do what it can. And I'm a member of that group.|Telma|TP}}</ref> Their meetings are held in the back room of [[Telma's Bar]] whose owner, [[Telma]], is particularly disdainful of the Hyrulian guard.<ref>{{Cite|You're far more reliable than the incompetent Hyrulian soldiers.|Telma|TP}}</ref> In a humorous cutscene, a group of soldiers eagerly volunteer to escort Telma, [[Ilia]], and a sickened [[Prince Ralis]] to [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|But we can't turn a blind eye to a pretty girl in need, either. Yes, we'd better escort you! Am I right, boys?!|Soldier|TP}}</ref> However, once Telma mentions the path is infested with monsters, the soldiers quickly disappear.<ref>{{cite|Cowards! Don't ever show your faces here again!|Telma|TP}}</ref>
 
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In certain areas of Hyrule Castle, Link can detect the ghostly spirits of deceased soldiers using his wolf senses. The ghosts will guide Link through the castle and help him solve puzzles by pointing to areas of interest. The identity of these soldiers is never revealed, but they are theorized to be the slain soldiers from the Zant's attack on Hyrule Castle.
  
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The soldiers in ''Twilight Princess'' are the only ones in the entire series that do not prevent [[Link]] from progressing in the game.
  
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[[File:ST CastleGuard.png|left|A green-clad Guard seen in Hyrule Castle]]
  
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In addition to regular soldiers, part of the guard force in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' consists of new recruits. Donning the Recruit Uniform he obtained from Zelda, Link pretends to be a recruit, fooling the guards into thinking he is one of them.<ref>{{Cite|All right, please put this on right away. It's a recruit uniform. The guards are starting their patrols, so getting past them won't be easy. But if you wear this, they'll think you're one of them!|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> In a modified version of the classic stealth mission, Link must sneak Zelda out of the castle,<ref>{{Cite|These guards are pretty serious, so just pretend to be a new recruit. That way, if they see you, they'll just think you're one of them. But if they see me, I'm sure they'll make a big fuss and won't let me out. So please help me get past the guards without them seeing me, OK?|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> engaging the guards in conversation to distract them so Zelda can slip by.<ref>{{Cite|Look! That guard isn't moving. He's just standing in the same place... Why don't you try to distract him somehow, [Link]? I can slip past him when he's looking the other way. . .|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> Since the guards see Link as one of their own while he is wearing the uniform, they allow him to pass freely through the castle.
  
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Guard training is overseen by Guard Captain Russell in the training hall at the rear of the castle. Here Link learns the art of sword fighting and obtains his first sword.<ref>{{Cite|Good work, Recruit! You've completed all the training exercises! Since you've got the basics down, I'll give you this sword!|[[Guard Captain Russell]]|ST}}</ref> Afterwards, he can return to hone his skills through [[Sword Training]].<ref>{{Cite|Oho! So you've come back, Recruit? Have you been training? Well then, let's have a little training game, shall we?|Guard Captain Russell|ST}}</ref> In this mini-game, Link is pitted against the three soldiers in the training room. In the same vein as [[Orca]]'s sword training in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Link must land as many blows on the guards before he receives three. Link is rewarded by Captain Russell in accordance to the number of blows he inflicted.<ref>{{Cite|The rules are simple: hit my three men there as many times as you can! If you hit them enough times, I'll give you something nice.|Guard Captain Russell|ST}}</ref>
  
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[[File:STBigGuard.png|100px|right|Castle Guard in ''Spirit Tracks'']]
  
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At the [[Disorientation Station]], Link encounters a guard standing near the opening of a cave at the station.<ref>{{Cite|Hold on a second! Is that...a soldier from Hyrule Castle? What's he doing all the way out here?|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> The guard reveals that he and his friend secretly came to the area to search for a [[Treasure#Alchemy Stone|golden treasure]].<ref>{{Cite|See, I came here with my friend to uncover a golden treasure. Oh, uh... I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't spread that to the other soldiers, OK?|Soldier|ST}}</ref> During their search, they stumbled upon a [[Fire Baba|monstrous plant]]; the soldier become frightened and ran away, leaving his friend behind.<ref>{{cite|We got halfway in, but then some big plant monster showed up! I was terrified, so I hightailed it out of there on my own.|Castle Guard|ST}}</ref> The Castle Guard, seeing Link's sword, asks Link to search the cave for him,<ref>{{Cite|Hey, you have a sword. How about doing a bit of recon inside for me? I'm honestly too freaked out to set foot in there...|Soldier|ST}}</ref> giving him a riddle to help him navigate the maze.<ref>{{Cite|This cave is basically one big maze. But there's a riddle that tells you the way to the treasure.
  
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From a room that knows no south, follow the rocky trail north and north... There in the north lies the treasure, waiting to be discovered.|Soldier|ST}}</ref> The soldier tells the hero he can keep the treasure if he finds it, as he only wishes to see his friend return safely.<ref>{{Cite|I'll tell you what! You can keep whatever treasure you find. I promise. I just want to see my friend return safely.|Soldier|ST}}</ref> In the cave, Link finds a message engraved in stone written by the soldier's friend, who died in the cave. In his message, the soldier reveals that he planned to take the treasure for himself.<ref>{{Cite|I can't seem to find the way out. I believe I am hopelessly lost. I don't think I have much longer left, so I want to apologize to you. I had originally intended to claim the treasure for myself... Even though you always looked out for me.|Soldier|ST}}</ref> He apologizes for his selfishness and urges his friend to move on.<ref>{{Cite|Just move on with your life and please, think of me every once in a while. You are, were, and will always be my dearest friend.|Soldier|ST}}</ref> After hearing this message from his deceased friend, the soldier promises to live on for his friend's sake, giving Link 100 [[Rupee]]s as a sign of gratitude.<ref>{{Cite|So that is what he was thinking in his last moments... And he wasn't angry at me, even though... This means so much to me. I feel like a great weight's been lifted off my shoulders. I'll live on, for his sake. Thank you for your help. Here, have this.|Soldier|ST}}</ref>
  
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* It is implied that the lone soldier in the [[Guard House]] in ''Ocarina of Time'' becomes the [[Poe Collector]] in the future, since he expressed interest in studying ghosts.<ref>{{cite|Man, I am SO tired! The night watch is so boring! I wish some ghosts would come out or something...Hey, I'm really interested in ghosts! Studying them is a hobby of mine, but you never know...the time might come when that kind of knowledge might be useful!|Guard|OoT}}</ref> The Poe Collector's shop is also located at the exact same loctation as the Guard House in the future.
  
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*According to the official ''Ocarina of Time'' Nintendo Player's Guide, the amount of guards patrolling Hyrule Castle was increased tenfold because of a prank pulled by some townsfolk.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Unfortunately, because of a foolish prank pulled by some townsfolk, security around the castle was increased tenfold.|book= The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher= [[Nintendo Power]]|page=36}}</ref>
  
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File:Hyrule Warriors - Zelda Artwork.png|Zelda from ''Hyrule Warriors''
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Non-Canon Information

This page details all appearances of Princess Zelda outside the canon main series games.

Animated series

Zelda 2 (Underworld Connections)

Princess Zelda as seen in the animated series

In the Zelda animated series, Princess Zelda looks vastly different from her official artwork of the first two games. She is almost as tall as Link, has waist-length blond hair and wears a blue tiara on her head. Instead of wearing a dress, which only appears in two episodes, she wears white pants with a pair of brown, long boots and dons a purple long-sleeved shirt underneath her blue vest.

Princess Zelda is portrayed as a proud, athletic and stubborn princess with a fiery temper, although she does have her sense of humor[1] and a romantic, sensitive side.[2] In addition to running the kingdom part-time for her father, King Harkinian, she often accompanies Link on his adventures and proves to be an invaluable addition in combat, departing from the traditional role of a princess:[3][4][5] when Link asks her to stay so that he can defeat the monsters himself, the princess refuses to just sit down and watch and instead chooses to join him in battling the foes.[6] She excels in the use of a bow and is what she uses for most of her battles; however, she is further seen skillfully wielding a boomerang, a crossbow and, as seen in "The Missing Link", even Link's Crissword. Often times Link provides these weapons for her,[7] but as demonstrated in "Sing for the Unicorn", Zelda also has the capability of magically making a bow appear on her hand.

Although Princess Zelda mostly fights with weapons, she is the wielder of the Triforce of Wisdom and is knowledgeable in its magic capabilities, often using its magical powers to save Link or herself from dangerous situations.[8] Zelda can only use magic when she has the Triforce of Wisdom with her;[9] she usually makes it float and seems to be the only one who can do so.[10]

The series exemplifies a romantic relationship between Link and Zelda. Link is always begging the princess for a kiss;[11] however, even when she agrees to indulge him,[12][13][14] it never occurs: they are interrupted by monsters, Spryte or any number of unfortunate circumstances such as something making Zelda so mad she no longer wants to kiss the young hero. Despite this, it is revealed in "The Missing Link" that Zelda loves Link,[15] although she tries to deny it and say that she only likes him "a little."[16] She most likely kept it a secret from him so as to prevent it from going into Link's head.[17] To cover this up, she sometimes makes fun of Link and for the most part has a love-hate relationship with him throughout the show.[1][18]

Valiant Comics

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Princess Zelda in the Valiant Comics

In the Legend of Zelda comic by Valiant Comics, Princess Zelda's overall appearance is the same as in the animated series, and her personality is also similar. Here, the princess is portrayed as a strong and brave woman. Self-reliant and confident, Zelda is a skilled fighter, proficient in archery and horseback riding.[19][20] She also possesses a quick wit and usually manages to avoid Link's attempts of affection towards her, but for all her strengths, she possesses a soft heart that is open to her people and friends. Because of this, Zelda is always willing to do anything for her people and country,[21] even if it means risking her life,[22] which makes her dear to all the citizens of Hyrule.[23][24] Zelda is also not afraid to take challenges head on, or even fight Ganon on her own,[25] as she helps Link out in his adventures any time she can despite the young hero's advice not to.[26][21][27]

Just like in the animated series, Link can be seen trying to steal a kiss from Zelda any time the chance arises, [28] but they always seem to get interrupted by Ganon's minions or Zelda changing her mind.[29] Unlike the animated series, however, the comic makes it clear that Link and Zelda love each other, as they both plainly state it to one another several times throughout their adventures.[27][30] Furthermore, in "Assault", Zelda is even willing to give up the Triforce of Wisdom to Ganon in exchange for Link's life,[31] while the young hero is always ready to do anything to protect the princess from danger.[27]

The Triforce of Wisdom is guarded by Princess Zelda, who uses its guidance to help her rule the kingdom wisely. Moreover, the princess can conjure powerful magic spells with the sacred relic when she is in danger.[32] In order to be successful with protecting the Triforce of Wisdom, she has acquired many friends to help her, including her hero and rescuer Link, her nursemaid Impa, King Harkinian, the soldiers of Hyrule, and her horse, Storm. Zelda sleeps in the northern tower in the palace, which is adjacent to the room where the Triforce of Wisdom rests.

During one adventure, Zelda decides that due to Ganon's constant attempts to capture her and the Triforce, the best course of action is to leave Hyrule, taking the Triforce of Wisdom with her.[33] She had heard of a magical flute within the Fifth Palace that would teleport her to a distant place, where Ganon would not find the Triforce.[34] With Link's help, she make it to the Palace but in the end, she decides that the safest place to be is within Link's reach.[35] With this in mind, she insists that Link train her to better protect herself, leading her to venture in to the Eagle labyrinth alone.[36] However, the training endes in her rescuing Link, who had been captured by a Wizzrobe. During this adventure, she wields Link's Magical Sword, shield, and bombs as she fights multiple enemies, including a Gohma and a Dodongo. Although she is successful, she has immense difficulty doing it in a manner similar to Link's, and it isn't until she obtains a Magic Bow that she learns to develop her own style.[19]

Later on, when Link obtained the Triforce of Power and shot a powerful spell at the princess when she refused to give up the Triforce of Wisdom, the Triforce of Courage abandoned Link's heart and moved to Zelda, which she used to face Link and convince him to relinquish the Triforce of Power.[37][38][39]

Captain N: The Game Master

Princess Zelda (Captain N)

Princess Zelda in Captain N: The Game Master

Princess Zelda makes four episode appearances in Captain N: The Game Master. Zelda's personality only changed slightly from the Zelda animated series, as she's still portrayed as a proud, fair princess who rules the kingdom of Hyrule. She seems to be good friends with Princess Lana, and they both regard each other highly. Like in the Zelda cartoons, she is skillful with the bow and often uses it during battle. Zelda's outfit retains the same style and colors from the Zelda show, but her purple shirt is now short-sleeved on her left arm, and the shirt leaves her stomach exposed. Cynthia Preston reprises her role as the voice actress for the princess.

In the "Having a Ball" episode, after King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard steal the Triforce of Power and Courage, Zelda's energy wanes, which causes her to faint momentarily. It is explained by Link that Zelda has a magic bond with the Triforce, and as such, she can tell if something has happened to the sacred relic.[40] As more time passes with the three Triforce pieces separated, the weaker Zelda becomes, and eventually, she could die.[41] Like in the Zelda cartoons, the princess is capable of communicating with the Triforce of Wisdom, as shown when Zelda picks up the remaining Triforce piece and uses it to tell Kevin and the rest of the team to know where the two remaining pieces are.[42] Once the three Triforce pieces are reunited, the show exemplifies Zelda's unique magical powers when wielding the complete sacred relic: she creates a warp zone to make King Hippo, Eggplant Wizard and Mother Brain disappear from Hyrule.[43]

Nintendo Adventure Books

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Princess Zelda, as seen in The Crystal Trap

In the Nintendo Adventure Books series, Princess Zelda has much of the same personality as seen in the Valiant Comics and the Television series. She is portrayed as a smart, brave and capable woman, with great skill as both a princess and a fighter. She is proficient in the use of her bow, which is her main offensive weapon,[44][45] but also resorts to using a dagger whenever the bow and arrow is an inefficient weapon against certain enemies.[46]

Princess Zelda lives in North Castle, along with the King of Hyrule, where they both try to keep the Triforce of Wisdom away from Ganon's grasp. Impa still serves as the princess's nursemaid,[47] although it is also mentioned that a man named Estragon was both her mentor and teacher some time in the past.[48] Despite the fact that Zelda is best friends with Link, the young hero seems to enjoy annoying the princess whenever the chance arises, although Zelda also does not miss the opportunity to poke fun at the young hero.[49][50][51][52]

The Crystal Trap

In the first book of the series, The Crystal Trap, Link and Princess Zelda are running inside the Midoro Palace trying to escape from Ganon's grasp. However, the evil wizard finds them and eventually encases Link in a Crystal. Ganon explains that since he cannot obtain the Triforce of Courage and Wisdom from Link and Zelda respectively, he used a Magic Scroll which cast a spell to encase both pieces of the Triforce, including the Triforce of Courage encased in Link's heart.[53] Zelda is now forced to seek the three items dictated in the Fairy's Scroll that will help free Link from the Crystal, but she has just 24 hours before the young hero gets trapped inside the crystal forever.[54]

Eventually, Princess Zelda finds the Magic Honey, the Handprint, and the Magnifying Glass and uses them to shatter the Crystal. With Link now free, the young duo head off to find the Spear, which is the only weapon that can defeat Ganon. With the help of Zelda's friend Greenbeard, Link obtains the Spear and uses it to defeat Ganon once and for all.[55]

The Shadow Prince

The Shadow Prince, unlike The Crystal Trap which had Zelda as its protagonist, focuses on Link as he tries to prove to everyone about Sir Charles's true intentions, who is a mysterious knight from the land of Moria. Princess Zelda is quick to trust Charles after he saves Link and the princess from a near-fatal attack from Moblins, and admires him for all the kind and brave deeds he has done, such as defeating single-handledly a Darknut that ambushed them later in the woods.[56] Despite her liking towards Charles, she hesitates when her father, the King of Hyrule, wishes to show the Triforce of Wisdom to the Morian knight since she is afraid to lose another piece of the Triforce to Ganon.[57]

After Link uses the Mirror of Truth to reveal that Charles is in fact Ganon in disguise, the false knight takes the Triforce of Wisdom and takes Zelda with him as well, but afterward leaves her before he heads off into the woods. Zelda tells Link where Charles headed off to, and the young hero promptly defeats the Morian knight. With the Triforce of Wisdom in hand, Princess Zelda apologizes to the young hero for having been so foolish, then proceeds to celebrate Link's victory along with the rest of the kingdom.[58]

A Link to the Past comic

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Zelda, Queen of Hyrule

In the A Link to the Past comic, Princess Zelda shares a closer relationship with Link than in the game of the same name. She provides him support throughout his journey to rescue her from Agahnim's clutches,[59][60] even going as far as sharing a dream with the young hero.

At the beginning of the comic, Princess Zelda telepathically asks Link to rescue her from Hyrule Castle.[61] Although Link is successful in rescuing the princess, Agahnim finds her once they reach the Sanctuary. As he kidnaps her, Zelda explains to Link that the Master Sword is the only weapon that can defeat the evil wizard.[62] Zelda is then taken up to the top floor of Hyrule Castle, where, on a full moon, the final incantation will be cast upon Zelda to open the way to the Dark World. As Link is traveling through the Desert of Mystery to reach the Tower of Hera, Zelda appears to Link and explains that they are in a dream, for if two people dream the same thing, they will meet.[63] The princess tells Link to rest and encourages him to not give up while he begins to fall asleep on her lap, healing his injured arm in the process.[59][64]

Despite Link making it to Hyrule Castle before Agahnim casts his final incantation on the princess, he is unable to defeat the wizard, and Zelda is transported to the Dark World.[65] Link eventually discovers that she is being held in Turtle Rock and rescues her with the help of Roam. With Zelda now saved, the trio head to Ganon's Tower, where Roam dies while saving Princess Zelda from a specter of Agahnim approaching her. Ganon rises from Agahnim's body, but he is stunned by Link's Master Sword, [66] allowing Zelda to fire a Silver Arrow from Roam's crossbow and defeat Ganon. With Hyrule now at peace, Zelda is crowned the Queen of Hyrule and in turn appoints Link as the Master of the Knights of Hyrule.[67] The young hero is then seen looking at the Master Sword back in its pedestal in the Lost Woods, when he then hears Zelda speak to him from behind. She begins to comment on how although the bond between them was so strong when she was in Ganon's clutches, now that they are both free and at peace, their duties now keep them apart, leaving the queen to feel alone.[68] As Zelda begins to gallop away on her horse, she confesses to Link that as long as she lives, she will never forget the time when they were together in their dreams.[69]

Philips CD-i Games

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Zelda in The Faces of Evil

In The Faces of Evil, Zelda, like Link, is very similar to her canonical incarnation, although somewhat bratty and childish. In the beginning, she refuses to kiss Link, and is later kidnapped by Ganon. Link, after defeating Ganon, saves her, but is once again rejected a kiss. Zelda also seems to deny that Link saved her, implying that she has no memory of the incident.

In Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon, Zelda is now the playable character, and retains her personality from The Faces of Evil. However, due to her larger role, she is much more heroic and seems to actually care for Link, at least partially. She and Impa go to Gamelon after King Harkinian and Link disappear after they depart for Gamelon to aid Duke Onkled against Ganon. She defeats Ganon's minions, learns of Duke Onkled's betrayal, and eventually defeats Ganon, rescuing her father. Link was then apparently imprisoned in a mirror that belonged to Lady Alma, which Zelda smashed, freeing him.

Zelda is once again the playable character in Zelda's Adventure, like in The Wand of Gamelon, but her mood and personality is completely different. In fact, much like Link in the canon games, she does not talk at all, and appears as a humble, chosen warrior. She is summoned to Tolemac by the wizard Gaspra. Link was apparently adventuring there and was kidnapped by Ganon, who also stole the celestial signs. Zelda then defeats Ganon's minions, restores the signs, and strikes down Ganon himself, rescuing Link and saving Tolemac. In this game, the sword is used as a spell through her default weapon, the wand. Using the wand, Princess Zelda can generate broadswords that fly at her enemies. It is fairly strong and can be used against certain knights who fight with broadswords. See Spells of Zelda's Adventure for more information.

Super Smash Bros. Series

See SmashWiki's article on Zelda for more information.
For trophy information, see Trophy (Super Smash Bros.)
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Zelda in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Princess Zelda first appears as a playable character in the Super Smash Bros. series in Super Smash Bros. Melee. She is depicted as her adult form as seen in Ocarina of Time, wearing a pink and white dress with pink shoes. She is regarded by most as a lightweight character, being easy to kick off the screen. Although Zelda is considered to be slow-moving, she possess some mighty strength through her spell-based attacks. Zelda can use her Transform ability to turn herself into her alter-ego Sheik at any point during a battle, which turns her into a quicker character with a completely different set of moves.

Zelda returns in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, this time appearing as she did in Twilight Princess but with more darkened colors. Sheik also appears, using a character model based on an unused design for Twilight Princess. However, her costume can be changed to look more like her Ocarina of Time appearance. While Zelda's moves are mostly unchanged from Melee, Sheik's physical attack power has been dropped considerably to better balance the game. Her Final Smash as well as Sheik's is the Light Arrow.

Zelda makes a return in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Her moveset is mostly the same as the one in Brawl, just with new visual effects. She is now a separate character from Sheik, which adds a new move to her set called Phantom Slash, in which she summons a Phantom that can be used either as a ranged attack or has defense.

Zelda relies on magic-based attacks to fight, which are the spells seen in Ocarina of Time; Din's Fire, Farore's Wind, and Nayru's Love. However, they behave differently from their original appearance. Din's Fire is a fireball which Zelda can control, allowing it to travel long distances in a straight or curved lines. Farore's Wind can be used anywhere, serving as Zelda's recovery move. Nayru's Love starts out in its surrounding diamond form, but shatters moments later. The shards deal slight damage to anyone surrounding Zelda. The spell does not prevent melee damage as in Ocarina of Time, but it can now reflect projectile attacks.

Hyrule Warriors

Queen Zelda is the title given to the incarnation of Princess Zelda in the upcoming spin-off Hyrule Warriors. She recently came into power and is forced to lead her army. She will be playable, wielding a rapier and Bow and Arrow. She is the leader of the Hyrule Army, and the queen of Hyrule. Zelda is said to have a romantic relationship with Link.[citation needed] As an incarnation of Zelda, she is the embodiment of Hylia and holds the Triforce of Wisdom. She has the Long Sword as her basic weapon and uses a combination of the spells from Ocarina of Time; Nayru's Love, Farore's Wind, and Din's Fire as one of her Musou Attacks.

She appears to be based upon her Skyward Sword appearance, but slightly more realistic, similar to Ocarina of Time.

Ambiguously Canon Information

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

TRRZelda

Template:Sectstub While Princess Zelda does not appear in person, she is depicted on Madame Scratchcard's scratchcards.

Gallery

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    Zelda from Hyrule Warriors

  • Link and Zelda artwork from Hyrule Warriors

    Link and Zelda artwork from Hyrule Warriors

  • One of Madame Scratchard's scratchcards featuring Zelda from Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

    One of Madame Scratchard's scratchcards featuring Zelda from Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

  • Zelda from Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Zelda from Super Smash Bros. Melee

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    Zelda from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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