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|name = Power Glove
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|name= Princess Zelda
|image = [[File:Gloves.png|150px]]
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|image= [[File:BotW Zelda Artwork.png|x200px]]
|caption = The Power Glove and the Titan's Mitt
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|caption= Artwork of Zelda from ''Breath of the Wild''
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|title= Princess of Hyrule<ref name=triforceoot/><ref name=tmc/><br>Princess of Destiny<ref name=destiny/><br>Her Majesty<ref>{{Cite|Yes, we plucked Her Majesty from her perch in the clouds, and now she's ours.|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref><br>Spirit Maiden<ref>{{Cite|The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The spirit maiden, ever mindful of the heavy task entrusted to her, has set out for this second sacred place.|Fi|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I heard my underlings had finally captured the spirit maiden, so of course I rushed over here.|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref>
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|race= [[Hylian]]
|game = {{TAoL}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{ALBW}}
 
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|gender= Female
|other = [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]]<br>{{AST}}<br>{{TFoE}}<br>{{TWoG}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{HW}}
 
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|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{TAoL}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{BotW}}
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|other= {{HW}}<br>[[Super Smash Bros. Series|''Super Smash Bros. series]]<br>[[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' animated series]]<br>[[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]]<br>''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''<br>[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]<br>[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]]<br>[[Philips CD-i Games]]<br>{{Manga|OoT}}
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|family= [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]
|uses = Moving and lifting heavy objects
 
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<small>'''''The Adventure of Link:'''''</small><br>[[King of Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|King of Hyrule]] <small>(father)</small><br>[[Prince of Hyrule]] <small>(brother)</small><br><small>'''''Valiant Comics & CD-i Games:'''''</small><br>[[Harkinian]] <small>(father)</small><br><small>'''''A Link to the Past:'''''</small><br>[[Royal Family of Hyrule#A Link to the Past|King of Hyrule]] <small>(father)</small><br><small>'''''Ocarina of Time:'''''</small><br>[[Royal Family of Hyrule#Ocarina of Time|King of Hyrule]] <small>(father)</small><br><small>'''''The Wind Waker:'''''</small><br>[[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]] <small>(ancestor)</small><br>[[Princess Zelda#Antediluvian Princess|Antediluvian princess]] <small>(ancestor)</small><br>[[Tetra's Mother]]<br><small>'''''The Minish Cap:'''''</small><br>[[King Daltus]] <small>(father)</small><br>[[King Gustaf]] <small>(ancestor)</small><br><small>'''''Spirit Tracks:'''''</small><br>[[Tetra]] <small> (great-great grandmother)</small><ref name=spirittracks/><br><small>'''''Skyward Sword:'''''</small><br>[[Gaepora]] <small> (father)</small> <br>'''''Breath of the Wild:'''''<br>[[King Rhoam|Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule]] <small>(father)</small>
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|voice actor(s)= '''[[List of Voice Actors#Princess Zelda|List of voice actresses]]'''
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|theme music= [[File:Zelda's Theme.ogg|noicon]]
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|counter= [[Princess Hilda]]
 
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'''Princess Zelda''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈzɛl.də}} {{respell|ZEL|də}})<ref>{{cite|Zelda|Announcer|SSBB}}</ref> is the [[Wikipedia:Eponym|eponymous]] name commonly given to the females born into the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].<ref name=naming_tradition>{{cite book|quote=Many members of the royal family were born with special powers because of the lineage that connected them to the goddess. Princesses were repeatedly given the name Zelda, a name that came from the historical legends.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=77|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> With the exception of {{LA}}, {{MM}}, and {{TFH}}, an incarnation of Zelda or one of her alter egos has always been one of the central characters in the series.
The '''Power Glove''', also known as the '''Handy Glove''' and '''Magic Glove''' in {{TAoL}},<ref name=taolmanual>{{cite manual|quote=Handy Glove: Use this to break the blocks in the palaces by swinging the sword. |game=TAoL |page=46 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=MAGIC GLOVE|book=NES Game Atlas |publisher=Nintendo |page=66 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=When you obtain the Magic Glove, the power to destroy Stone Blocks will be added to your Sword. Without it, you won't be able to reach the places where the Stone Statues are. So, come here to get the Magic Glove. |book=The Official Nintendo Player's Guide |publisher=Nintendo of America |page=44 }}</ref> is a recurring item in {{LZS|Series}} that allows Link to lift heavy objects. It is commonly later replaced by the '''Titan's Mitt''', a much stronger variant.
 
   
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Each incarnation of Zelda has been shown at various ages depending upon which title they appear in. They have appeared as a child, a teenager and as a young adult; for example, the Princess Zelda in {{TP}} is around 20 years of age.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Princess Zelda is about 20 years old, and is the queen-in-waiting of Hyrule. |book=The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii Version) -- Collector's Edition ISBN 0761555730 |publisher= Prima Games |page=16}}</ref>
==Location and Uses==
 
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===''The Adventure of Link''===
 
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Early on in the [[Zelda Timeline|timeline of the series]], the original Zelda, while born as a Hylian, is the mortal incarnation of the [[Hylia|Goddess Hylia]].<ref name=goddess/> Carrying on this divine blood, her female descendants are often named after her and are always the [[Wikipedia:Crown prince|crown princess]] of [[Hyrule]] throughout its history.<ref name=triforceoot>{{cite|And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all... It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=tmc>{{cite manual|quote=Princess Zelda / The princess of Hyrule and a longtime friend of Link.|game=The Minish Cap|page=5}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|quote=Princess Zelda / The King's daughter, Hyrule's princess.|game=Ocarina of Time|page=7}}</ref><ref name=loz>{{cite manual|quote=Fearing his wicked rule, Zelda, the princess of this kingdom, split up the Triforce of Wisdom into eight fragments and hid them throughout the realm to save the last remaining Triforce from the clutches of the evil Ganon.|game=The Legend of Zelda|page=3}}</ref><ref name=twwTrueHeir>{{cite|You are the true heir of the royal family of Hyrule...the last link in the bloodline.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Several princesses within the bloodline are also the possessor of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]], imbued with the essence of the Goddess [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]].<ref name=triforceoot/><ref name=triforcetp>{{cite|Like you, I have been granted special powers by the goddesses...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|This necklace you wear is part of a sacred treasure called the Triforce of Wisdom, which has been passed down for many ages within the royal family of Hyrule.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> The essence of Nayru affords each Zelda divine wisdom, allowing them to discern the wisest decisions, especially in situations concerning the welfare of Hyrule. It grants them a myriad of mystical abilities, including the ability to heal others, though there is a possibility that this could also be an effect of their bloodline passing down Hylia's own powers and, later, the [[Light Force]].
[[File:Glove.gif|left]]
 
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The Handy Glove is situated within the walls of [[Midoro Palace]] in {{TAoL}}. Upon collection, it increases the strength of Link's Sword, allowing it to crush the blocks found in Palaces.<ref name=taolmanual/>
 
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==Physical traits==
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Princess Zelda is often shown as a beautiful and elegant princess (either as child, teen or young adult), except for {{SS}}, since she is never shown as a princess but as an incarnation of [[Hylia]]. In most of games she can also be compared to the description of a fair maiden. Her hair color is depicted as blonde in most games of the series, as well as brunette ({{TP}}), and even redhead ({{TLoZ}}, {{TAoL}}). Her eyes are always portrayed in different tones of blue throughout all the games. Her ears are pointy, as is characteristic to all [[Hylian]]s, although in some games her ears tend to be shorter than in others. The dresses that she always wears are long with determinate colors, such as different tones of pink, white and blue. Most of her dresses are shown with the [[Hylian Crest]], and in almost every game, she is seen wearing a tiara with either a red, pink or blue jewel in it. In some games, she also wears long gloves. Most of the time, Princess Zelda is seen wearing make up ({{TWW}}, {{ST}}), and her hairstyle is characterized either with her hair down or with braids. She wears high heels, although in ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Skyward Sword'', she wears boots.
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==Personality==
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Zelda is depicted as a kind and benevolent ruler with a wisdom beyond her years and a deep love towards the people she watches over. She is a caring, graceful and self-sacrificing person.<ref>{{cite|Everything that's happened to you and your poor sister... It's all been my fault....I'm so sorry.|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|All the tragedy that has befallen Hyrule was my doing... I was so young...I could not comprehend the consequences of trying to control the Sacred Realm. I dragged you into it, too. Now it is time for me to make up for my mistakes...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Zelda's most prominent display of compassion and selflessness was when she saved the life of [[Midna]], the Princess of the [[Twilight Realm]], who had been nearly killed by the false King of the Twilight, [[Zant]].<ref name=midna>{{cite|Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> Zelda's wisdom is her most valuable attribute. As a matriarch, it is imperative that she make the wisest decision concerning the fate of Hyrule; in {{TP}} when Zant threatened her life and the lives of all of her subjects, she wisely surrendered to him.<ref name=zant>{{Cite|It is time for you to choose: surrender or die. Oh yes, a question for all the land and people of Hyrule... Life? or Death?!|Zant|TP}}</ref> She upholds her responsibilities no matter the cost and is always willing to help her friends, such as in {{SS}}, where Zelda faces her duties as the goddess reborn and willingly remains in a deep sleep to keep [[Demise]] imprisoned within his seal.<ref name="DemiseSeal">{{cite|We must stop him from freeing himself from the seal that imprisons him. At any cost... That is why I intend to remain here in this time and place... To sustain the seal as best as I can. As long as I continue this vigil, we may be able to prevent the demon king from fully reviving himself in our own time.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> Above all, Zelda is known to be a forgiving person even towards those who have harmed her before, as seen in {{ST}}, where she asks [[Anjean]] to take care of [[Byrne]] even though he was the one who stole her body.<ref>{{cite|'''Princess Zelda:''' ''Please make sure Byrne remains unharmed, Anjean.''<br>'''Anjean:''' ''Are you sure, my dear? He is the one who stole your body, after all.''<br>'''Princess Zelda:''' ''Yes, but once I reclaim it... I would like to have words with him!''|Princess Zelda and Anjean|ST}}</ref>
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Princess Zelda is one of the three most important characters of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], which is also why her name appears in the title of every game. Princess Zelda first appeared in the original {{TLoZ}}, and has since been featured in every subsequent game, with the exception of {{LA}}. Each Princess is chosen by destiny to be the keeper of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]] in their era, which is the main reason why they play such an integral role in the legends of Hyrule.
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==Abilities==
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[[File:Tp lightarrow1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Princess Zelda calls upon the power of the Light Spirits in ''Twilight Princess'']]Throughout the series, Princess Zelda portrays various types of both magical and physical abilities, ranging from capably wielding a bow<ref name=bow>{{cite|I'll use this bow to cover you! Attack him as best you can!|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> to telepathy, as seen in ''A Link to the Past's'' introduction when she pleads for Link's help.<ref name=telepathy>{{cite manual|quote=One night, a girl's voice awakens you from your sleep. She telepathically pleads. "Help me... My name is Zelda... I am in the castle dungeon."|page=7|game=A Link to the Past}}</ref>
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Many of her abilities as both a Sage and the wielder of the Triforce of Wisdom are widely illustrated in ''Ocarina of Time'', one of them being that she has prophetic visions in her dreams.<ref>{{cite|Hey, have you heard that Princess Zelda sees prophetic visions in her dreams?|A man in the market|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I had a dream... In the dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over the land of Hyrule... But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds and lit up the ground... The light turned into a figure holding a green and shining stone, followed by a fairy... I know this is a prophecy that someone would come from the forest...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> She also helps Link in their escape from [[Ganon's Castle]] by using her powers to magically remove the barriers blocking the exits. During the final battle between Link and Ganon, Princess Zelda uses her powers to restrain the King of Evil as Link delivers the final blow.<ref>{{cite|I'm using my power to hold the Evil King! You use your sword and deliver the final blow!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Being the seventh [[Sage]], she is the ruler of the rest of the six Sages, and it is with her guidance that the Sages seal Ganon in the void of the [[Sacred Realm#Ocarina of Time|Evil Realm]].<ref name="triforceoot"/><ref>{{cite|Six Sages... Now!!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Finally, with her powers as a Sage, she is capable of returning Link to his original time by simply using the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]].<ref>{{cite|Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
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Some of Princess Zelda's physical abilities are demonstrated in games such as {{TWW}}, {{TP}} and {{ST}}. In ''The Wind Waker'', Princess Zelda aids Link in battling Ganondorf by borrowing the young hero's bow and using it to fire [[Light Arrow]]s at the King of the Gerudo.<ref name=bow/> This skill is again portrayed in the final battle of ''Twilight Princess'', where the princess yet again uses a bow and Light Arrows to strike Ganondorf while accompanying Link on his horse,<ref name=lightarrows>{{cite|I'll try to slow Ganondorf with my light arrows! You target him and keep him within range of my arrows!|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> and once more in the final battle against [[Malladus]] in ''Spirit Tracks''. In one scene of ''Twilight Princess'', Princess Zelda is seen wielding a sword, although it is unknown whether she possessed any true sword skills.
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As shown in ''Twilight Princess'', Princess Zelda is capable of communicating with the [[Light Spirits]]. Just as the princess and Link are about to be attacked by Ganondorf's ghostly army, Zelda calls upon the Light Spirits to aid her in her time of need, in which the spirits grant her the Light Arrow to banish evil.<ref name=spirits>{{cite|Spirits of the light! Wielders of the great power that shines far and wide upon the lands of our world... In my hour of need, grant me the light to banish evil!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
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In ''Spirit Tracks'', Princess Zelda can possess a [[Phantom#Spirit Tracks|Phantom]]'s body after Link strikes it with a powered-up sword or the [[Lokomo Sword]]. While in this state, the princess can help out Link solve various puzzles as well as cross certain obstacles that the young hero cannot do by himself.<ref>{{cite|Hey, look! Now that I'm a Phantom, I can walk through fire and lava! Hee hee hee! I'm like a walking, talking shield, Link!|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> Moreover, due to the Phantom's armor, she can also protect Link from attacks or use her strength to fight alongside Link and help him defeat enemies, as seen when fighting [[Geozard]]s or [[Byrne]].
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==Naming Tradition and Law==
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===Origin===
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It was revealed by [[Hyrule Historia]] that when the kingdom of Hyrule was established during the [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Prosperity|Era of Prosperity]], the queens were often named Zelda after their ancestor, the [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|mortal incarnation of the Goddess Hylia]], from the events of ''Skyward Sword''.<ref name=naming_tradition/>
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===The Tragedy of "Princess Zelda I"===
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[[File:Zelda AoL 1.gif|left]]{{RelatedPage|Sleeping Zelda}}
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While she was not the first Princess Zelda in the history of Hyrule, she was the first in a long line of princesses to be named Zelda by law and not tradition after she was put into a deep sleep for many generations. Her brother, the [[Prince of Hyrule]] at the end of its [[Zelda Timeline#Golden Era|Golden Era]], who was partly to blame for her comatose state, decided that, in honor of his sister, every princess born in to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] should be named Zelda.<ref name=zeldas/><ref>{{cite book|quote=Though the land of Hyrule had seen other princesses bearing the name of Zelda, it was Princess Zelda I who inspired the custom of calling every princess by that name. In the eras that follow her tragic fate, the royal family never fail to name their daughters Zelda.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=105 }}</ref>
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==Unified Timeline==
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===''Skyward Sword''===
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The Zelda in ''Skyward Sword'' is the eleventh Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and currently the earliest incarnation of Zelda chronologically to appear in-game.
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In {{SS}}, Zelda, daughter of [[Gaepora]], lives in [[Skyloft]] with her childhood friend [[Link]],<ref>{{cite|You've been friends since you were kids? Big deal. It doesn't change the fact that you float through life with your head in the clouds.|Groose|SS}}</ref> where they are both students at the [[Knight Academy]].<ref>{{cite|He's a student at the academy, like all of us.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> After playing the role of the [[Hylia|goddess]] at the [[Wing Ceremony]], Link and Zelda go for a flight together, when suddenly a twister pulls Zelda and her [[Loftwing]] below the clouds. This phenomena is later confirmed to have been caused by [[Ghirahim]] since he needs Zelda's soul to resurrect [[Demise]], his master.<ref>{{cite|I thought that tornado I stirred up would have tossed and torn you apart, yet here you are. Not in pieces.|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref><ref>{{cite|But the past...oh, the past... So full of possibilities. I shall resurrect him there with the divine soul of this golden-haired girl!|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref> Upon Zelda's arrival on [[Hyrule|the Surface]], however, she is rescued by [[Impa]] before the Demon Lord can capture her.<ref>{{cite|The one you saw by Zelda's side is known as Impa. She is a being sent forth by the goddess to aid Zelda in her quest.|Impa|SS}}</ref> Link then begins to look for Zelda and eventually finds her in the [[Earth Spring]], but Impa impedes him from reaching the young girl,<ref>{{cite|You cannot go to him, Your Grace. Remember what we discussed. Restrain yourself. Focus on the task at hand.|Impa|SS}}</ref> and instead urges Zelda to continue praying at each goddess statue to finish purifying her body.<ref>{{Cite|I set out to pray at the goddess statues located in each temple across the land. Each statue stirred up memories within me. After I visited them all, Impa, an agent of the goddess, led me here...to the past.|Zelda|SS}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body.|Fi|SS}}</ref>
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Eventually, Link catches up with Zelda and Impa at the [[Temple of Time]], but their reunion is cut short when Ghirahim attacks the duo. In the frenetic action going on, Zelda gives Link the [[Goddess's Harp]] before Impa and her escape through the [[Gate of Time]], with Impa destroying the gate so as to escape Ghirahim's grasp. Link manages to activate a second Gate of Time and meets with Zelda, who explains her true nature as the mortal reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia<ref name=goddess>{{cite|You are the chosen hero, and I, Zelda... I am the goddess reborn as a mortal.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> before telling Link that she, as Hylia reborn, must remain in a deep sleep to keep Demise imprisoned within his seal.<ref name="DemiseSeal"/> Before doing so, Zelda explains that the goddess needed someone with an "unbreakable spirit" to defeat Demise.<ref>{{cite|To face Demise and bring hope back to the land, the goddess Hylia needed someone with an unbreakable spirit. That someone is you, [Link].|Zelda|SS}}</ref> However, Hylia, knowing that the young hero would "throw [himself] headfirst into any danger, without even a moment's doubt" if it meant saving Zelda,<ref>{{cite|I knew that if it meant saving Zelda, you would throw yourself headfirst into any danger, without even a moment's doubt... I... I used you.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> used Link to try and bring about the destruction of Demise. She proceeds to seal herself into a crystal and sleep for thousands of years to ensure Demise's imprisonment holds, and tells Link that he must find and use the Triforce to destroy Demise so that she will be able to wake up in their own time.<ref>{{cite|When Demise is finally gone, there will be no more need for the seal that binds him, and then I'll be able to wake up.|Zelda|SS}}</ref>
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Although Link uses the [[Triforce]] to wish for Demise's destruction, [[Ghirahim]] kidnaps Zelda upon her awakening and takes her through the Gate of Time, where Demise is still sealed.<ref>{{cite|It's best for everyone if you forget about your friend. The little goddess is mine now! My master may have perished in this age, but in the past he lives yet! I'm taking the girl back through that gate to help me revive the demon king!|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref> Zelda's soul is absorbed and Demise is revived in his true form,<ref>{{cite|Ah... But never mind that. Victory is still mine to savor. While we fought, the ritual I started continued....At last, it's complete! The demon king shall devour the soul of the goddess and resurrect in his full glory!|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref> but Link manages to defeat the Demon King and seal his remains in the [[Master Sword]]. After her soul is restored, Zelda as well as the young hero return to their own time, where she mentions to Link that she wants to remain in the surface and watch over the Triforce. Zelda asks what Link's intentions are for the future,<ref>{{cite|Look around us! As a child, I always dreamed of a world below. I wanted to see the surface with my own eyes and feel the land's warm breeze on my skin. I... I think I want to live here. I always want to feel solid ground beneath my feet, see the clouds above my head|Zelda|SS}}</ref> and Link smiles at her, with the camera panning to show both his and Zelda's Loftwings flying back into the sky, implying that Link chose to stay with Zelda.
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This incarnation of Zelda is unique in that she is not a princess during the course of the game's events.
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{{Fi|Zelda|This is '''Zelda''', your childhood friend. Master, she is also the living embodiment of goddess [[Hylia]].
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===''The Minish Cap''===
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[[File:Zeldaminishcap.gif|left|35px]]{{Image|image=Zeldatmc.png|type=caption|size=100px|position=right|caption=Princess Zelda in ''The Minish Cap''|captionalign=center}}
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The Zelda in ''The Minish Cap'' is the eighth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the second Zelda chronologically.
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In {{TMC}}, Princess Zelda is known to sneak out of the castle to visit her good childhood friend, Link.<ref>{{cite|She loves to sneak out of the castle to visit her good friend, Link.|Figurine description|TMC}}</ref> At the beginning of the game, Link and Zelda head together towards the [[Picori Festival]] in Hyrule Castle Town.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Princess Zelda / The princess of Hyrule and a longtime friend of Link. She stops in at Link's house, asking if he can join her at the annual Picori festival.|game=The Minish Cap|page=5}}</ref> A catastrophe occurs when the evil wind mage, [[Vaati]], appears and turns Zelda to stone, breaking the [[Picori Blade]] in the process. Link fuses the four elements to transform the blade into the [[Four Sword]] to reverse Vaati's spell. When Link saves Princess Zelda atop the roof of Hyrule Castle where she was being imprisoned by Vaati to steal the [[Light Force]] within her, she reveals to Link that she saw visions of him, as if in a dream.<ref>{{cite|Link, thank you so much for saving me. When I was turned to stone, I saw visions of you, as if in a dream.|Princess Zelda|TMC}}</ref> However, soon after this, the castle begins to collapse.<ref>{{cite|No! The castle's collapsing! It's too dangerous here. Quickly! We must escape from the castle!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> As Link and Zelda head towards the [[Elemental Sanctuary]], Vaati appears again and is subsequently defeated by Link. The [[Mage's Cap]] falls down and [[Ezlo]], now a [[Minish]] again, urges Princess Zelda to make a wish. Princess Zelda thus wishes for Hyrule to return to its usual, peaceful state, making all the monsters disappear and returning its people back to normal.<ref>{{cite|If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
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{{figurine|TMC|Princess Zelda|A bright and cheery princess from [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Hyrule's royal family]]. She loves to sneak out of the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] to visit her good friend, [[Link]].|[[File:Princess Zelda Figurine.gif‎]]}}
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===''Four Swords''===
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[[File:Princess Zelda Four Swords.png‎|left|48px]]
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The Zelda in {{FS}} is the fifth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the third Zelda chronologically.
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Zelda and Link appear as childhood friends in {{FS}}.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Zelda's childhood friend, a young boy named Link, claimed the strange power of the Four Sword and fought Vaati fiercely.|game=Four Swords Adventures|page=13}}</ref> Princess Zelda is assigned the duty of protecting the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] and the [[Four Sword]]. One day, she sensed something unusual at the Four Sword Shrine and took Link to accompany her to investigate.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=She asked a boy named Link, whom she trusted above anyone else, to accompany her to investigate the happenings at the shrine.|game=Four Swords|page=31}}</ref> The seal on Vaati at the shrine had weakened, allowing Vaati to escape. Vaati kidnapped Princess Zelda to make her his bride and Link drew the Four Sword to save her.
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===''Ocarina of Time''===
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{{Image|image=Zelda OoT 2.png|type=caption|size=70px|position=left|caption=Young Zelda as she appears in ''Ocarina of Time''|captionalign=center}}
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The Zelda in {{OoT}} and {{MM}} is the fourth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the fourth Zelda chronologically.
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Growing up in the halls of Hyrule Castle, young Princess Zelda, referred to by the [[Great Deku Tree#Ocarina of Time|Great Deku Tree]] as the Princess of Destiny,<ref name=destiny>{{cite|Link... Go now to Hyrule Castle... There, thou will surely meet the Princess of Destiny...|Great Deku Tree|OoT}}</ref> was growing concerned with one of her father's associates, the [[Gerudo]] king [[Ganon]]dorf, and a vision of his treachery did not help matters.<ref>{{cite|Can you see the man with the evil eyes? That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere. [...] The dark clouds that covered Hyrule in my dream... They must symbolize that man!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Expressing her concerns with her guardian and nursemaid Impa, she continued to watch the Gerudo despite her inability to do anything about him. That is until a young [[Kokiri]] boy named Link snuck into her garden courtyard.<ref>{{cite|! Who?! Who are you? How did you get past the guards?|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
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Convinced that Ganondorf was after the Triforce, Zelda asked Link to find the three Spiritual Stones that would open the [[Temple of Time]] in order to prevent Ganondorf from opening the Door of Time and claiming the Triforce to himself.<ref>{{cite|But...I can sense that man's evil intentions! What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it! And, he wants to conquer Hyrule... no, the entire world! Link...now, we are the only ones who can protect Hyrule! Please!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=ohzelda>{{cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it! You go find the other two Spiritual Stones! Let's get the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and then defeat him!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Unfortunately, Ganondorf made his move before Link could return, leading an insurrection in the castle. He chased after Zelda, who had the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]] in her possession, when Impa escaped with her from the castle. Dashing out of the castle town with Ganondorf in hot pursuit, Zelda caught sight of Link diving out of their way. She turned and threw the Ocarina of Time to him, trusting that he would keep it safe while Ganondorf chased after them.<ref>{{cite|Link...Can you hear me? It's me, Zelda... Link, when you hold this Ocarina in your hand... I won't be around anymore... I wanted to wait for you, but I couldn't delay any longer... At least I could leave you the Ocarina and this melody...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I saw you as I was escaping from the castle with my attendant, Impa. I thought I should entrust the Ocarina to you... I thought that would be our best chance...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
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For seven years Zelda remained in hiding, training in the ways of the [[Sheikah]] by Impa until Link, who had become trapped within the [[Sacred Realm]], was freed. Appearing before him under the name of [[Sheik]], she assisted Link in awakening the remaining five [[sage]]s,<ref name=fivetemples>{{cite|When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples. One in a deep forest... One on a high mountain... One under a vast lake... One within the house of the dead... One inside a goddess of the sand... Together with the Hero of Time, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return the light of peace to the world...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> all the while keeping her real identity secret.<ref>{{cite|I am Sheik. Survivor of the Sheikahs...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref><ref name=sheikah2>{{Cite|I apologize for meeting you ([[Link]]) in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the [[Ganon|King of Evil]]. Please forgive me.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=sheikah>{{cite|I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for seven years...|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref>
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When Zelda finally does reveal herself, she does so not only as the Princess Zelda but as the seventh sage, the leader of the other Sages, and possessor of the Triforce of Wisdom;<ref name=triforceoot/> however, having being watching them from afar, Ganondorf captures Zelda deliberately to drive Link into a fight to the death inside his castle.<ref>{{cite|Princess Zelda...you foolish traitor! I commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years. But you let your guard down... I knew you would appear if I let this kid wander around! My only mistake was to slightly underestimate the power of this kid... No... It was not the kid's power I misjudged, it was the power of the Triforce of Courage! But, with the Triforce of Wisdom that Zelda has... When I obtain these two Triforces... Then, I will become the true ruler of the world!! If you want to rescue Zelda, come to my castle!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref>
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In the game's conclusion, Zelda sends Link, the Hero of Time, back to his childhood to regain his lost seven years in compensation for his role in the war against Ganondorf.<ref>{{cite|All the tragedy that has befallen Hyrule was my doing... I was so young...I could not comprehend the consequences of trying to control the Sacred Realm. I dragged you into it, too. Now it is time for me to make up for my mistakes... You must lay the Master Sword to rest and close the Door of Time... However, by doing this, the road between times will be closed. Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> This would leave only the Hero of Time's legend behind him as he returned to the past and returned to Hyrule Castle to warn the young Princess Zelda of events to come.
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The actions made by this Princess Zelda became important in the development of the [[Zelda Timeline]], since it was through Zelda's choices that three timelines were eventually created, making her instrumental in the history of Hyrule. Her plot with Link to retrieve the Triforce resulted in Ganondorf obtaining the Triforce of Power,<ref name=ohzelda/> eventually leading to Ganondorf besting Link in the final battle, and thus forming the [[Fallen Hero Timeline]].<ref>{{cite book|quote=Ganondorf the thief obtained the Triforce of Power and managed to get his hands on Princess Zelda. The Hero of Time, Link, challenged him in a battle that would determine Hyrule's very existence, and lost.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=92|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> Should Link succeed in defeating Ganondorf, sending Link back to his own time afterwards created two timelines: the [[Child Timeline]] and the [[Adult Timeline]]. The latter of the two shatters the Triforce of Courage and vanishes the hero in the Adult Timeline,<ref>{{cite|The people believed that the Hero of Time would again come to save them. ...But the hero did not appear.|Introduction|TWW}}</ref> resulting in Hyrule eventually [[Great Flood|being flooded]].
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==Fallen Hero Timeline==
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The Fallen Hero Timeline is the timeline in which Link, the Hero of Time, despite his best efforts, was defeated by Ganondorf in the final battle. This turn of events created the timeline containing ''A Link to the Past'', the ''Oracle'' series, ''Link's Awakening'', ''A Link Between Worlds'', ''Tri Force Heroes'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', and ''The Adventure of Link''.
   
 
===''A Link to the Past''===
 
===''A Link to the Past''===
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The Zelda in ''A Link to the Past'', {{OoS}} and {{OoA}} is the third Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the first Zelda chronologically in the Fallen Hero Timeline.
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The Power Glove is located in the [[Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)|Desert Palace]] in {{ALttP}}, introducing the need to lift heavy rocks. These rocks obstruct the path to the bosses of the dungeon, the [[Lanmola]]s. These rocks also surround the entrance to [[Death Mountain]], necessitating the retrieval of the Power Glove before Link can ascend to the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]]. Unlike the Gloves in ''The Adventure of Link'', the Power Glove does not alter Link's Sword power.
 
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The Titan's Mitt is located in the [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]]. It can lift heavier, dark boulders as well as [[Skull]]s in the [[Dark World]]. The Titan's Mitt is necessary for rescuing the [[Dwarven Swordsmiths|Dwarven Swordsmith]] who is trapped in the Dark World and desires to return to his partner.<ref>{{Cite|Ribbit ribbit... Your body did not change! You are not just an ordinary guy, are you? I used to live in Kakariko Town. I wonder what my buddy is doing there without me... Ribbit! I have a request of you. I beg you... Please take me to my partner! Please! Ribbit! Please!|Dwarven Swordsmith|ALttP}}</ref> Upon reuniting, they happily offer to temper the [[Master Sword]] into the [[Tempered Sword]] for ten [[Rupee]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Oh! What is this?!? You found my partner! ...Happy days are here again! Drop by here again sometime! Then we will temper your sword perfectly!|Dwarven Swordsmiths|ALttP}}</ref>
 
   
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In {{ALttP}}, Princess Zelda is a [[Maiden]] descendant of the [[Sage|Seven Wise Men]] who had imprisoned Ganon in the [[Dark World]].<ref>{{cite|But no one ever returned. One day evil power began to flow from the Golden Land... So the King commanded seven
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wise men to seal the gate to the Land of the Golden Power.|Introduction|ALttP}}</ref> Seeking freedom, Ganon uses the wizard [[Agahnim#The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Agahnim]] to kidnap the descendants in order to sacrifice them and free him from his prison.<ref>{{cite|Through evil magic, he began to make descendants of the seven wise men vanish, one after another. And the time of destiny for Princess Zelda is drawing near.|Introduction|ALttP}}</ref>
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The Power Glove is located in the [[Ancient Tomb]] in {{OoA}}. It functions as the L-2 [[Power Bracelet]], being able to lift considerably heavier objects, such as the statues found in and around the Tomb. The Power Glove is crucial for defeating the boss of the dungeon, [[Ramrock]], in its final form. In said form, its hands transform into metal balls, connected to the main body by chains. Link must use the Power Glove to grab onto one of the balls that it doesn't throw towards the young hero and pull it far enough so that it recoils and hits Ramrock, eventually defeating it.
 
   
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As the last free descendant, Zelda uses telepathy to contact the descendant of the Knights of Hyrule, Link, to save her.<ref name=telepathy/> Despite his efforts in evacuating her from [[Hyrule Castle#The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Hyrule Castle]], Agahnim manages to capture Zelda and sacrifice her to the Dark World, breaking the seal between Hyrule and the Dark World.<ref>{{cite|Link! You are a second too late. I have failed... Zelda... The soldiers have abducted her. They have taken her to the castle.|Loyal Sage|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Ahah... Link! I have been waiting for you! Heh heh heh... I was hoping I could make Zelda vanish in front of your eyes. Behold! The last moment of Princess Zelda! Ho ho ho... With this, the seal of the seven wise men is at last broken. It is now only a matter of time before evil power covers this land...|Agahnim|ALttP}}</ref> While in the Dark World, Princess Zelda is held inside a crystal prison within [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]].<ref>{{Cite|Link, can you hear me? It's me, Zelda. I am locked in Turtle Rock on top of Death Mountain. I know you are doing your best, but please hurry...|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> When Link frees her, she, along with the other maidens, breaks the seal surrounding Ganon's lair.<ref>{{Cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of Ganon's Tower with our power.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref>
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
 
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The Power Glove and Titan's Mitt both appear in {{ALBW}}, functioning nearly identically to their counterparts from ''A Link to the Past''.
 
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When Link makes a wish with the power of the now-freed Triforce, Princess Zelda returns with the maidens to Hyrule Castle to rule in peace.<ref>{{cite|The Triforce is waiting for a new owner. Its Golden Power is in your hands... Now, touch it with a wish in your heart.|Essence of the Triforce|ALttP}}</ref>
[[File:ALBW Power Glove Icon.png|left|50px|The sprite for the Power Glove in ''A Link Between Worlds'']]
 
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The Power Glove is found in [[Rosso]]'s possession. When Link expresses an interest in picking up small rocks, Rosso gives him the Power Glove.<ref>{{Cite|I was on the mountain mining ore when, all of a sudden, the earth started shaking! When I got home, the place was a wreck. Rocks everywhere. You seen outside? I'll be bustin' my back for days to clean up that mess. At least pickin' up rocks and smashin' the things feels pretty good. Wish they were full of good ore, though. What? You want to try too? Rah! Feels good smashin' stuff! Huh? Can’t do it? Sorry to hear it. Can’t stand to see a nice kid like you not be able to throw your weight around... Here-take this. It’s a hand-me-down from yours truly.|Rosso|ALBW}}</ref> Rosso also hints that Link should pick up the rocks surrounding his home.<ref>{{Cite|You’ll feel tough with that on your mitt—oughta be able to pick up rocks! Smaller ones, anyway. And if you get to smashin' and just can’t stop yourself, well, there’s a whole bunch of them outside! Grah-ha-ha! Just a joke, that’s all. I wouldn't REALLY tell ya to do all my work out there. Still, if you do...who am I to stop ya? Now, these rocks aren't gonna clean themselves up. Back to it!|Rosso|ALBW}}</ref> If Link obliges in picking up all of the rocks surrounding his house, Rosso will reward Link with a Chest containing 50 Rupees. Some [[Maiamai|Lost Maiamais]] can be located beneath small rocks that must be lifted.
 
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[[File:ALBW Titan's Mitt Icon.png|left|50px|The sprite for the Titan's Miss in ''A Link Between Worlds'']]
 
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===''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''===
The Titan's Mitt is located in the [[Desert Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Desert Palace]]. It allows Link to lift large boulders,<ref>{{Cite|You got the Titan's Mitt! Now hoisting even large boulders will be a snap!|N/A|ALBW}}</ref> which is vital to reaching [[Zaganaga]], the boss of the dungeon. Like the Power Glove, some large boulders also hide Maiamais beneath them, and require the Titan's Mitt to free them. Unlike the Titan's Mitt in ''A Link to the Past'', the Titan's Mitt in ''A Link Between Worlds'' is not needed to lift and break Skulls in [[Lorule]]. When obtained, both the Power Glove and the Titan's Mitt are visible on Link's hands.
 
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In the {{OoX}}, Zelda is revealed to be the hope of the people.<ref>{{Cite|When Zelda, the hope of the people, vanishes from Horon Village, this land will be stricken with despair.|Maku Tree|OoS}}</ref> She is the one who sends Impa to [[Labrynna]] and [[Holodrum]] to find [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru, the Oracle of Ages]],<ref>{{Cite|Zelda asked me to find a singer named Nayru. Will you help me look, Link? I'd feel safer with you nearby.|Impa|OoA}}</ref> and [[Din (Oracle)|Din, the Oracle of Seasons]], and bring them to Hyrule for safety. Zelda herself appears if the two games are linked. When players have defeated both [[Onox]] and [[Veran]] in the linked game, [[Twinrova]] will kidnap Zelda in order to sacrifice her to resurrect [[Ganon]].<ref>{{Cite|Thanks to Veran and Onox, the Flames of Sorrow and Destruction already flicker! And when we captured Zelda, the foolish humans gave us despair!|Twinrova|OoS}}</ref> Link dashes to her rescue and Twinrova fails to sacrifice Zelda, making them to sacrifice themselves in order to resurrect Ganon. Due to the fact that they could not sacrifice Zelda as planned, the Ganon they resurrect is mindless and raging and is defeated by Link. In these games, Zelda has a sprite similar to that of [[Marin]], the girl Link mistakes for Zelda when he wakes up at the beginning of {{LA}}.
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===''Link's Awakening''===
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Zelda is only mentioned at the beginning of ''Link's Awakening'', when Link mistakes [[Marin]] for the Hyrulean princess due to their resemblance to one another.<ref>{{Cite|What? Zelda? No, my name's Marin!|Marin|LA}}</ref> She has no involvement in the plot.
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According to [[Hyrule Historia]]'s timeline placement of ''Link's Awakening'', this Zelda would be the same one from {{ALttP}}, {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}.
   
==Other Appearances==
 
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===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
 
===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
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Six years after the events of ''A Link to the Past'', Hyrule is enjoying a time of peace and tranquility, but Princess Zelda suffers from a dark, recurring dream showing a shadow over a temple; a premonition of evil to come. One day, she witnesses a mysterious and brilliant light in the sky to the east. Aginah, the younger brother of the wise man Sahasrahla and now living in his old hideout near the Eastern Palace also witnesses such a light, and travels to investigate. There he finds a strange youth lying on the ground. Zelda, also following the light, meets up with Aginah, and they both carry the child to rest in Sahasrahla's hideout. Confused by the youth's unusual clothes, they believe the child not to hail from Kakariko Village. Speaking to Aginah while the youngster sleeps, Zelda learns that his brother Sahasrahla had also sensed danger surrounding Hyrule and had left the land to find the hero, Link. While Link has not yet returned, Zelda senses that if this new youth was endowed with courage, he or she may be the Hero of Light. Zelda then sets of for Hyrule Castle before sending Aginah to find the Book of Mudora while she speaks to the Fortune Teller. Aginah and the hero travel to the Sanctuary at the foot of the mountain, but Zelda follows, claiming she had another prophetic dream, this time of her holding the Book of Mudora on top of Death Mountain. Zelda insists on traveling with the hero to the summit of the mountain, as she is the only one who can read the Book of Mudora. During their quest to obtain the final two tablets and reach the summit, the Fortune Teller sees the King of Evil in a vision. Ganon's malice had kept his spirit alive despite the destruction of his body. It was this lingering evil power that had drawn the Hero of Light into the land of Hyrule, and upon the summit the hero travels once more into another world to engage in a desperate final battle with the Demon King in a new version of Ganon's Tower. Ganon desires the power of the Hero of Light to be fully reborn, but is finally destroyed using the Silver Arrows once more.
The '''Worn-Out Glove''' is an item only available in {{AST}}. It works identically to the Power Glove, except that only a single rock can be lifted per screen.
 
 
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In [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]], Link uses the Magic Glove from ''The Adventure of Link'' in a fight against [[Bagu]]. When Link finds out that Bagu stole a fragment of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]], Link grabs the Handy Glove and proceeds to hunt him down.<ref>''And the Handy Glove is on!'' - Link (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> He spots Bagu coming back towards the castle,<ref>''He's coming back!'' - Link (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> and charges him before the two engage in combat. Link then uses his Glove and is able to heave Bagu into the air and throw him down,<ref>''This time, I have a magic glove, so I'll be strong enough to beat you!'' - Link (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> forcing Bagu to reveal why he took the sacred relic. When he confesses that he gave the Triforce fragment to Ganon because he's holding Bagu's pet frogs for ransom,<ref>''I gave it to Ganon. I had to.'' - Bagu (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref><ref>''He's holding my frogs for ransom!'' - Bagu (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> Link reluctantly allows Bagu to use his Magic Glove so that he can defeat the Prince of Darkness and retrieve his frogs.
 
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Zelda appears again in {{ALBW}}. At her young age, she rules the entire kingdom of Hyrule alone. When Link first meets her, he warns her that [[Seres]] was attacked and turned into a [[Painting]] by [[Yuga]]. She tells the young hero to warn Sahasrahla in Kakariko Village and gives Link a charm that she has owned since childhood. When Hyrule Castle is under Yuga's attack, Link learns that the charm she gave is the Pendant of Courage, which she gave to him in anticipation of the oncoming misfortune.
===Philips CD-i Games===
 
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In {{TFoE}} and {{TWoG}}, the Power Glove is an item that can be used to destroy stronger enemies and boulders instantly as opposed to using [[Bomb]]s, at the cost of 10 [[Rupee#Philips CD-i Games|Rubies]] per use. In ''The Faces of Evil'', it is created by giving the [[Crone]] in [[Spearfish Falls]] some [[Trading Items in Link: The Faces of Evil#Grapple Berries|Grapple Berries]]. In ''The Wand of Gamelon'', it is created by [[Grimbo]] of [[Washubi Swamp]] after Zelda gives him a [[Trading Items in Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon#Hanyu Spore|Hanyu Spore]].
 
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When Link goes [[Inside Hyrule Castle]], he encounters a confrontation between Zelda and Yuga. Zelda tells Yuga that his actions must cease and asks him how many more people he intends to kidnap,<ref>{{Cite|Your rampage through my kingdom must stop, Yuga! How many more of my people do you intend to take?|Princess Zelda|ALBW}}</ref> to which Yuga says he has been searching for all seven Sages of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|My little acquisition tour of Hyrule is nearly over, Princess. It really was quite a spree. A Sage here, a Sage there. And now your Impa too. I've already got all seven Sages.|Yuga|ALBW}}</ref> Zelda then accuses him of attempting to use the Seven Sages to revive Ganon,<ref>{{Cite|Confess it, monster! You plan to use our Seven Sages to revive Ganon, don't you?|Princess Zelda|ALBW}}</ref> but Yuga ignores her and turns her into a Painting for her beauty.<ref>{{Cite|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! [...] Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it's my best work ever!|Yuga|ALBW}}</ref> He then takes her Painting to the highest point of Hyrule Castle and escapes to [[Lorule]]. In Lorule, he uses the power of the Seven Sages and Princess Zelda to revive Ganon and merges with Ganon before all the Paintings, save Zelda's, are scattered across Lorule. After Link frees the sages and assembles the Triforce, he and Zelda use it to restore the [[Triforce#Lorulean Triforce|Lorulean Triforce]].
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The Power Gloves are the third tier Weapon for the [[Gauntlets]] in {{HW}}. They are joined with a [[Chain Chomp]], functioning as the [[Ball and Chain]].
 
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The Zelda in ''The Legend of Zelda'' is the first Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the fourth Zelda chronologically in the Fallen Hero Timeline.
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An army of evil, led by [[Ganon#The Legend of Zelda|Ganon]], seeks to possess the [[Triforce#The Legend of Zelda|Triforce]] to plunge the land of Hyrule into darkness.<ref>{{cite manual|One day, an evil army attacked this peaceful little kingdom and stole the Triforce of Power. This army was led by Ganon, the powerful Prince of Darkness who sought to plunge the World into fear and darkness under his rule.|game=The Legend of Zelda|page=3}}</ref> Stealing the Triforce of Power, Ganon sought to find the last known piece, the Triforce of Wisdom.
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The Zelda in ''The Adventure of Link'' is the second Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
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The introduction of {{TAoL}} speaks of the legend of Zelda, a legend that has been passed down in Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Link, the time has come when I must tell you the legend of Zelda handed down in Hyrule.|game= TAoL|page= 6}}</ref> According to that legend, well before the events of ''The Legend of Zelda'', Hyrule was a prosperous land ruled by a [[King of Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|king]] who had two children, an [[Prince of Hyrule|unnamed prince]] and Princess Zelda. The King maintained peace in Hyrule using the Triforce; however, he passed away, and although the prince should have received the Triforce in full, he only received a part of it.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= It is said that a long ago, when Hyrule was one country, a great ruler maintained the peace in Hyrule using the Triforce. However, the king too was a child of man and he died.|game= TAoL|page= 6}}</ref> The prince frantically searched in vain everywhere for the remaining piece, but then a [[Magician|wizard]] came to the Prince and tells him that his younger sister, Zelda, knows the location of the mystical object.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Then, the prince of the kingdom should have become king and inherited everything, but he could inherit the Triforce only in part. The Prince searched everywhere for the missing parts, but could not find them. Then, a magician close to the king brought him some unexpected news. Before he died, the king had said something about the Triforce to only the younger sister of the prince, Princess Zelda.|game= TAoL|page= 6, 7}}</ref> The prince demands that Zelda turn the information over to him, but Zelda refuses and, in a rage, the wizard puts Zelda into an eternal sleep, with him dying in the process.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The prince immediately questioned the princess, but she wouldn't tell him anything. After the prince, the magician threatened to put the princess into an enternal sleep if she did not talk, but even still, she said nothing. In his anger, the magician tried to cast a magic spell on the princess. The surprised prince tried to stop him, but the magician fought off the prince and went on chanting the spell. Then, when the spell was finally cast, Princess Zelda fell on that spot and enter a sleep from which she might never awake. At the same time, the magician also fell down and breathe his last.|game= TAoL|page= 7, 8}}</ref> Overcome with grief, the prince seals his sleeping sister in the [[North Castle|North Palace]] and orders that all female descendants of the Hylian monarchy are to be named Zelda.<ref name=zeldas>{{Cite manual|quote= In his grief, the prince placed the princess in this room. He hoped that someday she would come back to life. So that this tragedy would never be forgotten, he ordered that every female child born into the royal household shall be given the name Zelda.|game= TAoL|page= 8}}</ref>
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To break the curse, a hero must possess the complete Triforce, but obtaining the [[Triforce#Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]] would prove difficult as the king of ages ago had hidden it within the [[Great Palace]].<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= There are three kinds of Triforce -- Power, Wisdom, and Courage. [...] Of the three, I have left Power and Wisdom in the kingdom. But the Triforce Courage I have hidden for a reason. [...] The Triforce of Courage is hidden in the Great Palace in the Valley of Death on the largest island in Hyrule.|game= TAoL|page= 9, 10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The magic spell cast upon Princess Zelda will sure to be broken if the Triforce is used. Please, Link. Unite the Triforce and save the princess. And bring back peace to Hyrule.|game= TAoL|page= 12}}</ref> Only one who proved themselves worthy would obtain it.
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In the end, Link obtains the Triforce of Courage from the Great Palace and awakes the sleeping princess from her slumber.
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This Zelda is a different one from the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' even though both games feature the same Link.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Once the wizard had finished casting his spell, Princess Zelda crumpled where she stood. [...] Mad with grief and regretting what he had done, the young king placed his sleeping sister, Princess Zelda, on an altar in the North Castle, in the hopes that she would someday be revived. [...] The story became the legend of the first Princess Zelda. [...] There came a day when the demon army led by the Demon King Ganon invaded Hyrule and stole the Triforce of Power. The reigning Princess Zelda divided the Triforce of Wisdom, which was in her possession, into eight pieces, hiding them in different corners of the kingdom. [...] Just then, a boy named Link appeared. [...] Using the power of the Triforce of Wisdom, Link crushed the Demon King and saved Princess Zelda. [...] Even after defeating Ganon, Link remained in the Kingdom and lent a hand to the reconstruction efforts. [...] Link, having obtained the Triforce of Courage, used the Triforce's power to awaken Princess Zelda I from her slumber.|book= Hyrule Historia|page= 104-107, 109|publisher= Dark Horse Books}}</ref>
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===''Zelda'' (Game & Watch)===
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Princess Zelda was kidnapped by the [[Eight Dragons]] in order to cause chaos in Hyrule. She is imprisoned in a magical cage that can only be opened with the pieces of the [[Triforce]] of Wisdom. Link journeys through the dungeon, defeats the dragons and saves Zelda.
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==Child Timeline==
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The Child Timeline is the timeline that follows Link after being sent back to his original time to warn Princess Zelda, following the defeat of Ganondorf by the Hero of Time in the final battle. This turn of events created the timeline containing ''Majora's Mask'', ''Twilight Princess'', and ''Four Swords Adventures''.
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===''Majora's Mask''===
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[[File:MM Zelda Memory.png|thumb|right|Memories of Princess Zelda]]
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Prior the events of {{MM}}, Zelda spends a relatively short period of time with Link, before he leaves [[Hyrule]] for his quest in search of his companion [[Navi]].<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Several months after rescuing Princess Zelda and saving the land of Hyrule, Link set foot into the mysterious world of Termina by chance while in the midst of a new journey.|game= Majora's Mask|page= 5}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Link set off on his horse, Epona, who lived at Lon Lon ranch. Months passed as he wandered in search of his companion, Navi, eventually losing himself in a mysterious forest.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=110|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> Zelda, as a child, makes a single appearance in {{MM}} when Link has a flashback after retrieving the Ocarina of Time from the [[Skull Kid#Majora's Mask|Skull Kid]]. The events of the flashback display Link's last meeting with Zelda, where she states her belief that they would meet again.<ref>{{Cite|I'll never forget the days we spent together in Hyrule... And I believe in my heart that a day will come when I shall meet you again...|Princess Zelda|MM}}</ref> However, before Link departs the land of [[Hyrule]], Princess Zelda gives him the Ocarina of Time to prevent Ganondorf from entering the Sacred Realm and as a memento of the time they spent together.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link warned Princess Zelda of what the future would bring. Hearing his words, the princess entrusted the Ocarina of Time to Link and instructed him to travel far away in order to prevent Ganondorf from entering the Sacred Realm.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=110|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You are already leaving this land of Hyrule, aren't you? Even though it was only a short time, I feel like I've known you forever. I'll never forget the days we spent together in Hyrule... And I believe in my heart that a day will come when I shall meet you again... Until that day comes, please... Take this...|Princess Zelda|MM}}</ref> She also teaches Link the "[[Song of Time]]", a melody that holds a special meaning to her,<ref>{{cite|This reminds me of us...|Princess Zelda|MM}}</ref> before handing over the ocarina, mentioning that he should play that melody if something were to happen to him so the [[Goddess of Time]] will come to his aid.<ref>{{cite|I am praying... I am praying that your journey be a safe one. If something should happen to you, remember this song...|Princess Zelda|MM}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The Goddess of Time is protecting you. If you play the Song of Time, she will aid you...|Princess Zelda|MM}}</ref>
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===''Twilight Princess''===
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:''See also: [[Possessed Zelda#Twilight Princess|Puppet Zelda]]''
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The Zelda in ''Twilight Princess'' is the ninth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the second Zelda chronologically in the Child Timeline branch.
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[[File:Princess Zelda.png|right|120px]][[File:Robbed Figure.jpg|thumb|left|Princess Zelda dressed in her dark attire]]
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In {{TP}}, Zelda was the young matriarch of Hyrule until its [[Shadow Invasion|invasion]] by [[Zant]], the Twilight King, to whom she surrendered in order to prevent the deaths of herself and her people.<ref name=zant/> Afterward, she is imprisoned inside a tower in Hyrule Castle. It is revealed that Zelda is unaffected by the veil of [[Twilight]] Zant casts upon Hyrule and does not become a [[spirit]] like all the other inhabitants of the kingdom. As the bearer of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]], Zelda may have been protected by its power.<ref name=triforcetp/>
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Zelda, dressed in a dark robe, meets Link during his earliest transformation into a wolf (due to the interaction between the Twilight and his Triforce piece). Later, she transfers her soul and her powers to aid the dying [[Midna]], losing her physical being in the process.<ref name=midna/><ref>{{cite book|quote=Once Princess Zelda's spirit, which remained inside Midna, was returned to her body, she defended Link using the Light Arrows.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=117|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref>
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Towards the end of the game, Ganondorf possesses the lifeless Zelda, who was being imprisoned in the throne room of Hyrule Castle, transforming her into an enemy known as [[Possessed Zelda|Puppet Zelda]]. Link defeats Ganondorf's puppet, and Midna, with the help of the Fused Shadows, returns Princess Zelda to normal.
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Ganondorf makes another attempt on Zelda's life soon after, but she is protected by the [[Light Spirits]] of Hyrule who grant her the [[Light Arrow]]s to assist Link in the horseback part of his final battle.<ref name=lightarrows/><ref name=spirits/> The last time she is seen in the game is when she and Link say good-bye to Midna at the [[Mirror of Twilight]].
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===''Four Swords Adventures''===
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[[File:Zelda FSA.png|left]]
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The Zelda in {{FSA}} is the seventh Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the third Zelda chronologically in the Child Timeline branch.
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In {{FSA}}, Zelda used her telepathy to call Link to Hyrule Castle so she and him can join the [[Maiden|Shrine Maidens]] to investigate the seal on [[Vaati]] at the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], due to ominous clouds of darkness covering Hyrule. However, while using their magic to check the seal, [[Shadow Link]] appeared and kidnapped Zelda and the six Maidens and sent Link to the Four Sword Sanctuary. This was all a trap by Shadow Link to cause Link to draw the Four Sword, releasing the seal on the Wind Mage Vaati, allowing him to escape.
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Once rescued from Vaati, Link and Zelda flee down the [[Tower of Winds]], similar to the escape from [[Ganon's Castle|Ganon's Tower]] in ''Ocarina of Time''. Zelda must be protected from damage during this escape. When nearing the exit however, the four Links and Zelda are sent tumbling deep beneath the tower by Ganon. While the four Link's are out cold, Zelda attempts to seal away Ganon with her magic, but is instead stopped and sealed away by Ganon himself. The four Links fight Ganon together, and eventually weaken him enough to break the seal on Zelda. Zelda then fights Ganon alongside the Links much like in {{TWW}}. While she does not wield the Light Arrows by name, she does wield a ball of light energy which, coupled with Link's arrows, serves the same function of the Light Arrows, stunning Ganon long enough for him to be drawn into the [[Four Sword]]. She must be protected from Ganon's attacks so the ball of light energy can become big enough to contain Ganon's evil might.
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==Adult Timeline==
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The Adult Timeline is the timeline that follows the events after Link is being sent back to his original time, following the Hero of Time's defeat of Ganondorf in the final battle. Ganondorf is sealed within the [[Sacred Realm]] by the Seven Sages but, with Link sent back in time, the world is left without a Hero. This turn of events created the timeline containing ''The Wind Waker'', ''Phantom Hourglass'', and ''Spirit Tracks''.
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===''The Wind Waker''===
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{{Image|image=TWW Princess Zelda.png|type=caption|size=120px|position=right|caption=Zelda, as seen in ''The Wind Waker''|captionalign=center}}
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The Zelda in ''The Wind Waker'' and {{PH}} is the sixth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the first Zelda chronologically in the Adult Timeline branch.
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{{TWW}} presents Zelda in a secret identity as [[Tetra]], a female pirate who leads a small group of thieves after the death of her mother.<ref name=tetra>{{cite|Orphaned at a young age, Tetra followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming a pirate and watching after her mother's gang of lovable swabbies.|Nintendo Gallery figurine description|TWW}}</ref> Tetra, however, is even unaware herself of being part of the royal bloodline, and this is a first occurrence for the ''Zelda'' series.<ref name=quote1>{{cite|Wh-What?! What are you talking about? I don't know any Zelda...|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> Despite this, the female pirate is aware of the existence of Hyrule, the Master Sword, and the legend of the Hero of Time. Tetra's identity as a descendant of Princess Zelda is revealed when she travels with Link to Hyrule Castle, beneath the [[Great Sea]].<ref name=twwTrueHeir/>
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Her true identity was first hinted when Link travels to the [[Forsaken Fortress]] for a second time and encounters Ganondorf, who, as he grasps Tetra in his hand, realizes that his Triforce of Power is resonating, which could only indicate that Tetra is indeed the Princess Zelda.<ref>{{cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you...Princess Zelda! [...] Feigning ignorance will gain you nothing! Tell me... If you are not Zelda, then why do you have this fragment of the Triforce?|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref>
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Zelda as Tetra displayed a tomboyish demeanor, taking challenges head on and even seeming bossy at times. At the beginning of the game, she does not think much of Link due to his habit of taking actions without thinking things through, and also due to the fact that he gets melancholic as they are setting sail to the Forsaken Fortress to rescue his sister.<ref>{{cite|There you go... Acting before you think, as usual... I swear! Do you even realize that we had to draw that monster bird off for you? It was about to come flying in here after you again!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> Once Tetra discovers her true identity, she gains more respect towards the young hero, and apologizes for all that has happened to him and [[Aryll]].<ref>{{Cite|Everything that's happened to you and your poor sister... It's all been my fault. ...I'm so sorry.|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> While Link and the [[King of Red Lions]] set out to look for the pieces of the Triforce of Courage, Zelda stays hidden away in a basement located inside Hyrule Castle in order to prevent getting caught by Ganondorf.<ref>{{cite|Zelda... It is far too dangerous for you to join us in this task. Fortunately, this sacred chamber is not yet known to Ganon. It is my wish that you wait here in hiding until we return.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> However, she is eventually found and is taken to Ganon's Tower, where Link must rescue her after assembling the Triforce of Courage.<ref>{{cite|Did you think you'd be safe inside the castle? Foolish... Now that my power has been restored, there is no safe haven for you! I have taken your precious Zelda.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref>
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Zelda from ''The Wind Waker'' is the first Zelda in the series that fights along Link's side in his battle against Ganondorf. In battle, she wields the [[bow]] and [[Light Arrow]]s, similar to her ''Twilight Princess'' counterpart.<ref name="bow"/> Once Link and Zelda succeed in delivering the final blow, they witness the second flood of Hyrule and promise the [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King of Hyrule]] to search for the new land that will be home to the next kingdom of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|W-Wait! You could... You could come with us! Yes, of course... We have a ship! We can find it! We WILL find it! The land that will be the next Hyrule!|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> Zelda is last seen as Tetra when she and Link set sail from [[Outset Island]] in search for new lands.<ref>{{cite|As for our destination... The wind will guide us!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref>
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{{Figurine|TWW|Princess Zelda|Princess Zelda is the legitimate heir to the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Hyrulean royal family]]. She is actually the pirate [[Tetra]].|[[File:Princess Zelda Figurine TWW.png|50px]]}}
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===''Phantom Hourglass''===
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Princess Zelda appears in this game solely as Tetra, her alter ego in {{TWW}}. She does not regain her royal persona, although quite often when she appears, “[[Zelda's Lullaby]]” plays in the background, and she is called "Zelda" by some of the pirates during the game's intro,<ref>{{cite|Princess Zelda, we're nearly at that spot in the sea!|Mako|PH}}</ref> much to Tetra's chagrin.<ref>{{cite|I told you not to call me Zelda! Tetra worked just fine before, you know.|Tetra|PH}}</ref> Her role is somewhat limited in the game as she is kidnapped early on in the story, and when Link finds her at last she has been turned to stone.<ref>{{cite|That Ghost Ship is REALLY, REALLY DANGEROUS! I was almost frozen forever on that thing! Link saved me. You wouldn't believe what he went through!|Tetra|PH}}</ref>
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After Link defeats [[Bellum]], he and Tetra awaken on the Ghost Ship, only ten minutes after the prologue according to the pirates.<ref>{{cite|What are you talking about? You were only on that ship... about ten minutes.|N/A|PH}}</ref> Tetra's crew tries to convince her that it was just a dream, but Link finds the [[Phantom Hourglass (Item)|Phantom Hourglass]] in his pocket, and the [[S.S. Linebeck]] is seen sailing in the distance.
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<small>(This Zelda is the same one from {{TWW}})</small>
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===''Spirit Tracks''===
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:''See also: [[Phantom#Phantom Zelda|Phantom Zelda]], [[Possessed Zelda#Spirit Tracks|Possessed Zelda]]''
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{{Image|image=Ghost Zelda.png|type=caption|size=150px|position=right|caption=Zelda as a ghost in ''Spirit Tracks''|captionalign=center}}
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The Zelda in {{ST}} is the tenth Zelda appearing in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, and the second Zelda chronologically in the Adult Timeline branch.
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Princess Zelda plays a much larger role in {{ST}} than in previous installments, as she herself also aids Link in the salvation of Hyrule. Near the beginning of the game, Link travels to [[Hyrule Castle#Spirit Tracks|Hyrule Castle]] to see Zelda and become an official train conductor. Because he is an engineer and the apprentice of [[Alfonzo]], who was once the head of the castle guard, Zelda asks Link to secretly meet her in her quarters later to discuss something with him. Zelda explains to Link that she needs to get to the [[Tower of Spirits]] to personally investigate the disappearance of the [[Spirit Tracks (Rails)|Spirit Tracks]], which she attributes to something that [[Chancellor Cole]] is hiding.
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For the first time (not counting the non-canonical Phillips CD-i games), it is possible to play as Zelda herself as Link aids the princess to escape the castle. Afterward, Link, Zelda, and [[Alfonzo]] attempt to escape via train, but the train crashes due to the [[Spirit Tracks (Rails)|tracks]] disappearing beneath them. [[Chancellor Cole]] then appears to attack Zelda and take her body, which he hopes to use to revive the Demon King [[Malladus]]; however, Zelda's spirit escapes and returns to Hyrule Castle. There, she meets with Link, now the only one who can see her, to continue their way to the Tower of Spirits, where Zelda learns she can [[Phantom#Phantom Zelda|inhabit Phantoms]] to aid Link. After this, she and Link begin their journey to restore the Spirit Tracks leading to the Tower of Spirits to fortify the Malladus's prison and thus prevent the resurrection of the Demon King.<ref>{{cite|To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>
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Zelda's body is eventually possessed by the resurrected Malladus, although Link frees it by firing a [[Light Arrow]]. Despite this, Zelda is unable to reenter her body, and just as Malladus is about to possess it again, Byrne uses his power to repel the Demon King, giving Zelda the strength to pray to her grandmother Tetra to reclaim her body.<ref>{{cite|Tetra! Please give me your blessing!|Princess Zelda|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> In the final battle, Zelda, finally back in her own body, charges up her power to weaken the Demon King, which reveals a weak spot on the demon's back.<ref>{{cite|[Link]! I'm going to concentrate on channeling my power. While I do that, please protect me from Malladus!|Princess Zelda|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Like in previous games, Princess Zelda's role consists of shooting Light Arrows at Malladus's back from the [[Bow of Light]].<ref>{{cite|You distract Malladus, [Link]. When I see an opportunity, I'll shoot him in the back with the Bow of Light.|Princess Zelda|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Just as Link realizes that he cannot make the final blow to Malladus using the [[Lokomo Sword]] on his own, Princess Zelda rushes over to help the young hero, defeating the demon once and for all.<ref>{{cite|I'll be right there. Hold on!|Princess Zelda|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Anjean and the rest of the Lokomos depart to the heavens, entrusting Link and Zelda to watch over the land for them.<ref>{{cite|Please watch over this land, my dear. And, [Link]... You must help her.|Anjean|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> Link and Zelda are then seen holding hands as they witness the departure of the Lokomos.
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After the ending credits, Princess Zelda can be seen at her office signing papers and, depending on whether Link chose to be an engineer or a warrior, she will go look out the window and wave at Link upon hearing either a train whistle or swords clanking. If Link selects "Dunno", then Zelda will be signing papers and simply remember the adventure she had with Link.
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This Princess Zelda is confirmed to be a direct descendant of [[Tetra]],<ref name=spirittracks>{{cite book|quote=The Princess Zelda spoken of here is the fifth of her line, the great-great grandchild of Tetra.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=133}}</ref> the pirate captain who was also the incarnation of Princess Zelda in her day, and makes an appearance in a large stained glass window in Hyrule Castle's Throne Room.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://hyrule.net/forum/index.php?/topic/13369-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracks-%E2%80%93-details-and-spoilers/page__pid__260560__st__0&#entry260560|title=Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Details and Spoilers|site=Hyrule.net}}</ref> Princess Zelda states that the [[Spirit Flute]] was played for her in her youth by her grandmother, and Anjean states that she gave the Spirit Flute to Tetra long ago, pointing out the similarities between the reigning Princess Zelda and her ancestor, the feisty pirate captain that arrived on the land's shores long ago.
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==Unknown Timeline==
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===''Breath of the Wild''===
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In {{BotW}}, Zelda is not only the princess of Hyrule, she is also an aspiring scholar who is very curious. She is also the leader of the [[Champion]]s of Hyrule. Zelda is the mysterious voice that guides Link throughout his journey while she contains Calamity Ganon inside of Hyrule Castle.
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100 years prior to the events ''Breath of the Wild'', Zelda met with the Champions. After meeting with them, she left the Castle to research ancient technology, but she did not come across anything of note. During this time, she felt the presence of Ganon and devoted herself to learning all she could about ancient relics in order to stop him. She then met with a fortune teller who told her a prophecy, to which Zelda felt that there was not much time left. The following day, Link was appointed as Zelda's knight, to Zelda's chagrin. During the ceremony, Urbosa explains that Link is a living reminder of Zelda's own failures. Link and Zelda then set out to [[Goron City]] to make adjustments to the [[Divine Beast Vah Rudania (Dungeon)|Divine Beast Vah Rudania]] to make it easier for [[Daruk]] to control. During their journey to [[Eldin (Region)|Eldin]], Zelda comes to a stop and asks him how proficient he is wielding his [[Master Sword|sword]] and asks him if he can hear the voice within the blade.
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During her time with Link, Zelda wonders why he never speaks. Link's initial silence causes Zelda to believe that Link despised her due to her inability to use sealing power despite being a daughter of Hyrule's royal family. Later on, Zelda discovers a [[Shrine of Trials|Shrine]] and fails to open it. Link arrives to the scene, which angers Zelda and causes her to lash out. She tells Link to return to the castle and testily demands he stop following her, regardless of the [[King Rhoam|King]]'s orders. Later on, Zelda travels to the [[Gerudo Desert]] and is ambushed by the [[Yiga|Yiga Clan]]. Link rescues her right before a [[Yiga Footsoldier|Yiga assassin]] could strike and defeats them. This causes Zelda to change her attitude towards Link, valuing his devotion to protect her. Over the course of their journey, both start to open up to each other and realize how similar they are in their hardships of fulfilling their respective tasks. Her growing care and relationship towards Link plays a crucial role in awakening her [[Triforce|legendary abilities]].
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==Other Appearances==
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Princess is also featured in other media, including comics based on the games, animated shows, and the [[ssb:Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In some of her appearances, she is depicted as a brave, proud, and self-reliant fighter who is proficient in archery and horseback riding, such as in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''Legend of Zelda'' comic]] and the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|animated series]]. As with the games, she is the protector of the Triforce of Wisdom.
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==Alter Egos==
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===Sheik===
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In ''Ocarina of Time'', Link met up with a mysterious member of the [[Sheikah]] Tribe, fittingly called Sheik. This person taught [[Link]] a multitude of different songs and gave him tips on how to proceed in his quest. At the end of the game, Sheik revealed himself to be none other than Princess Zelda in a disguise.<ref name=triforceoot/> During the seven years Link had been asleep while maturing to become ready to fight [[Ganon]]dorf, Zelda had gone underground and taken the disguise as Sheik so that Ganondorf would not find her in his search for the two remaining pieces of the [[Triforce]], one which was held by Princess Zelda herself.<ref name=sheikah2/><ref name=sheikah/>
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Sheik is also a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Brawl'': Zelda is able to transform into Sheik during a battle, allowing her to use a different set of moves.
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===Tetra===
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{{Main|Tetra}}
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Born into a society of pirates on the Great Sea, Tetra, captain of a [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|crew of pirates]], was completely unaware that she was a member of the Royal Family of Hyrule's bloodline.<ref name=tetra/><ref name=quote1/> When this was revealed to her by [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], she was just as surprised as Link to find out that she was indeed a descendant of Princess Zelda of Hyrule and also the one destined to be the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref name=twwTrueHeir/>
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===Leader of the Sages===
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In {{OoT}}, Zelda is revealed to be the seventh [[Sage]] and the leader of them all.<ref name=triforceoot/> Though no conclusive evidence has been sighted, Zelda is often seen as the proverbial [[Sage#Theories|Sage of Time]], via several events that occur in ''Ocarina of Time''.
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===Goddess Hylia===
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Before the events of {{SS}}, a goddess named Hylia defeated [[Demise]]. In order to protect the [[Triforce]], in a two-part plan, Hylia renounced her divine body to reborn in an human being. This human was born eons after under the name of Zelda.<ref name=goddess/>
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==Other Princesses of Hyrule==
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Besides the Princess Zeldas that appear in the games, the back story to some of the games feature additional unnamed Princesses of Hyrule who have a similar appearance to Princess Zelda.
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===War of the Bound Chest Princess===
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:''See also: [[War of the Bound Chest]]''
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[[File:Bound chest princess.png|left|140px|thumb|The Princess of Hyrule from the War of the Bound Chest]]
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[[File:Portrait.jpg|right|140px|thumb|The Princess of Hyrule from before the Great Flood]]
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The back story of {{TMC}} tells of the War of the Bound Chest. During the War of the Bound Chest, a hero clad in green clothes, the [[Hero of Men]] arose to fight the demons attacking the world. This story of the War of the Bound Chest is depicted in a series of stained glass windows beneath the [[Elemental Sanctuary]]. One of the stained glass windows depicts a Princess of Hyrule wielding the [[Light Force]]. Using the stained glass window, [[Vaati]] is able to deduce that the Light Force is currently held by the current Princess Zelda.
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===Antediluvian Princess===
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:''See also: [[Tetra's Pirate Crew]]''
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In {{TWW}}, when Link travels to [[Hyrule Castle]] beneath the [[Great Sea]], there is a portrait of the Princess of Hyrule (around the age of [[Tetra]]) from before the [[Great Flood]] hanging on the wall of the castle. In the portrait, the princess is surrounded by several characters, all of which have a counterpart to a member of [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|Tetra's pirate crew]]. It is known that during the Great Flood, she took a piece of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]] which had been broken in two by her [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|father]] and fled to the mountaintops with several of her servants.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The gods chose which of the kingdom's subjects would ascend to the new land, telling them to escape to the tallest mountains. They then flooded the world, sinking Ganondorf and Hyrule to the bottom of the ocean and sealing them away. Though the king was sealed along with his kingdom, the princess took a piece of the Triforce that had been broken in two by the king and managed to escape to the ocean's surface with several of her retainers.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=123|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref>
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===Ten Thousands Years prior to {{BotW}}===
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Learned by [[Impa]] and [[Kass]], the Zelda that lived ten thousand years prior to the events of ''Breath of the Wild'' assisted Link and the four [[Champion]]s in defending Hyrule from Calamity Ganon. Successfully defeating the Calamity, Zelda sealed Ganon away for ten thousand years, leading to his release one hundred years before the events of ''Breath of the Wild''.
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==Zelda's Weapons==
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===Bow and Arrows of Light===
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In several games<!--specify-->, starting with {{OoT}}, Zelda either wields the Light Arrows or bestows them on Link, allowing him to defeat Ganon. In some cases<!--which-->, she is also able to summon a magical bow made from pure light in order to fire the arrows.
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In {{HW}}, the magical bow and light arrows can be summoned as part of Zelda's combos and special attacks while wielding her rapiers.<!--does the 8-Bit White Sword modify these at all?-->
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===Rapier===
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In {{TP}}, Zelda carries an ornate rapier, seemingly as a {{wp|sword of state}}. When possessed by [[Ganon]]dorf, she also uses it as a weapon against Link.
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In {{HW}}, this rapier is named the "Polished Rapier", and is one of several rapiers the princess can use, alongside the more ornate Glittering Rapier, the extravagant Gleaming Rapier, which also bears the royal crest, and the humorous 8-Bit [[White Sword]], a joke weapon.
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===Baton===
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While Zelda does not wield the [[Wind Waker (Item)|Wind Waker]] in its titular introduction, {{TWW}}, it is claimed to be an instrument of the royal family used by the monarch in conducting the [[Sage]]s.
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In {{HW}}, Zelda is able to use the Wind Waker to conduct magical songs that summon wind and lightning. She can also use the Sacred Baton, which resembles a crystallized gust of wind, and the Glorious Baton, which resembles a [[Great Fairy]]'s locks of hair.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*{{HH}} depicts an unused alternate Zelda design from {{ALttP}} that gives her a fox-like appearance. It seems it was a possible [[Dark World]] form for her, similar to [[Bunny Link]].<ref>[http://zeldawiki.org/File:ALttP_Zelda_concept2.jpg Zelda concept art from ''Hyrule Historia'']</ref>
*In ''A Link to the Past'', the Power Glove and Titan's Mitt of ''A Link to the Past'' subtly alter Link's sprite so that his hands are armored and no longer flesh-colored. However, this detail was inexplicably removed in {{ALttP&FS}}.
 
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*{{LA}} and {{TFH}} are the only games where Princess Zelda's presence is completely absent. However, Link mentions her at the beginning of ''Link's Awakening''.<ref>{{Cite|What? Zelda? No, my name's Marin!|Marin|LA}}</ref> [[Legendary Dress|Zelda's dress]] also appears in ''Tri Force Heroes''.
*The Power Glove may be a reference to the {{wp|Power Glove}} controller for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]].
 
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==Etymology==
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[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] stated that the Princess Zelda's name originated from Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of the acclaimed author, F. Scott Fitzgerald.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Zelda was the name of the wife of the famous novelist Francis Scott Fitzgerald. She was a famous and beautiful woman from all accounts, and I liked the sound of her name. So I took the liberty of using her name for the very first Zelda title|author= Todd Mowatt|published= |retrieved= |url= http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/117177/|title= In the Game: Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto|site= Amazon|type=}}</ref> The name "Zelda" ultimately derives from "Griselda," which may come from the Germanic elements ''gris'' ("gray") and ''hild'' ("battle"). Griselda itself means "happy", "lucky", or "blessed", while Grizelda means "endless patience".
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Template:Character Princess Zelda (pronounced /ˈzɛl.də/ ZEL-də)[1] is the eponymous name commonly given to the females born into the Royal Family of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda series.[2] With the exception of Link's Awakening, Majora's Mask, and Tri Force Heroes, an incarnation of Zelda or one of her alter egos has always been one of the central characters in the series.

Each incarnation of Zelda has been shown at various ages depending upon which title they appear in. They have appeared as a child, a teenager and as a young adult; for example, the Princess Zelda in Twilight Princess is around 20 years of age.[3]

Early on in the timeline of the series, the original Zelda, while born as a Hylian, is the mortal incarnation of the Goddess Hylia.[4] Carrying on this divine blood, her female descendants are often named after her and are always the crown princess of Hyrule throughout its history.[5][6][7][8][9] Several princesses within the bloodline are also the possessor of the Triforce of Wisdom, imbued with the essence of the Goddess Nayru.[5][10][11] The essence of Nayru affords each Zelda divine wisdom, allowing them to discern the wisest decisions, especially in situations concerning the welfare of Hyrule. It grants them a myriad of mystical abilities, including the ability to heal others, though there is a possibility that this could also be an effect of their bloodline passing down Hylia's own powers and, later, the Light Force.

Physical traits

Princess Zelda is often shown as a beautiful and elegant princess (either as child, teen or young adult), except for Skyward Sword, since she is never shown as a princess but as an incarnation of Hylia. In most of games she can also be compared to the description of a fair maiden. Her hair color is depicted as blonde in most games of the series, as well as brunette (Twilight Princess), and even redhead (The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link). Her eyes are always portrayed in different tones of blue throughout all the games. Her ears are pointy, as is characteristic to all Hylians, although in some games her ears tend to be shorter than in others. The dresses that she always wears are long with determinate colors, such as different tones of pink, white and blue. Most of her dresses are shown with the Hylian Crest, and in almost every game, she is seen wearing a tiara with either a red, pink or blue jewel in it. In some games, she also wears long gloves. Most of the time, Princess Zelda is seen wearing make up (The Wind Waker, Spirit Tracks), and her hairstyle is characterized either with her hair down or with braids. She wears high heels, although in Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, she wears boots.

Personality

Zelda is depicted as a kind and benevolent ruler with a wisdom beyond her years and a deep love towards the people she watches over. She is a caring, graceful and self-sacrificing person.[12][13] Zelda's most prominent display of compassion and selflessness was when she saved the life of Midna, the Princess of the Twilight Realm, who had been nearly killed by the false King of the Twilight, Zant.[14] Zelda's wisdom is her most valuable attribute. As a matriarch, it is imperative that she make the wisest decision concerning the fate of Hyrule; in Twilight Princess when Zant threatened her life and the lives of all of her subjects, she wisely surrendered to him.[15] She upholds her responsibilities no matter the cost and is always willing to help her friends, such as in Skyward Sword, where Zelda faces her duties as the goddess reborn and willingly remains in a deep sleep to keep Demise imprisoned within his seal.[16] Above all, Zelda is known to be a forgiving person even towards those who have harmed her before, as seen in Spirit Tracks, where she asks Anjean to take care of Byrne even though he was the one who stole her body.[17]

Princess Zelda is one of the three most important characters of The Legend of Zelda series, which is also why her name appears in the title of every game. Princess Zelda first appeared in the original The Legend of Zelda, and has since been featured in every subsequent game, with the exception of Link's Awakening. Each Princess is chosen by destiny to be the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom in their era, which is the main reason why they play such an integral role in the legends of Hyrule.

Abilities

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Princess Zelda calls upon the power of the Light Spirits in Twilight Princess

Throughout the series, Princess Zelda portrays various types of both magical and physical abilities, ranging from capably wielding a bow[18] to telepathy, as seen in A Link to the Past's introduction when she pleads for Link's help.[19]

Many of her abilities as both a Sage and the wielder of the Triforce of Wisdom are widely illustrated in Ocarina of Time, one of them being that she has prophetic visions in her dreams.[20][21] She also helps Link in their escape from Ganon's Castle by using her powers to magically remove the barriers blocking the exits. During the final battle between Link and Ganon, Princess Zelda uses her powers to restrain the King of Evil as Link delivers the final blow.[22] Being the seventh Sage, she is the ruler of the rest of the six Sages, and it is with her guidance that the Sages seal Ganon in the void of the Evil Realm.[5][23] Finally, with her powers as a Sage, she is capable of returning Link to his original time by simply using the Ocarina of Time.[24]

Some of Princess Zelda's physical abilities are demonstrated in games such as The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Spirit Tracks. In The Wind Waker, Princess Zelda aids Link in battling Ganondorf by borrowing the young hero's bow and using it to fire Light Arrows at the King of the Gerudo.[18] This skill is again portrayed in the final battle of Twilight Princess, where the princess yet again uses a bow and Light Arrows to strike Ganondorf while accompanying Link on his horse,[25] and once more in the final battle against Malladus in Spirit Tracks. In one scene of Twilight Princess, Princess Zelda is seen wielding a sword, although it is unknown whether she possessed any true sword skills.

As shown in Twilight Princess, Princess Zelda is capable of communicating with the Light Spirits. Just as the princess and Link are about to be attacked by Ganondorf's ghostly army, Zelda calls upon the Light Spirits to aid her in her time of need, in which the spirits grant her the Light Arrow to banish evil.[26]

In Spirit Tracks, Princess Zelda can possess a Phantom's body after Link strikes it with a powered-up sword or the Lokomo Sword. While in this state, the princess can help out Link solve various puzzles as well as cross certain obstacles that the young hero cannot do by himself.[27] Moreover, due to the Phantom's armor, she can also protect Link from attacks or use her strength to fight alongside Link and help him defeat enemies, as seen when fighting Geozards or Byrne.

Naming Tradition and Law

Origin

It was revealed by Hyrule Historia that when the kingdom of Hyrule was established during the Era of Prosperity, the queens were often named Zelda after their ancestor, the mortal incarnation of the Goddess Hylia, from the events of Skyward Sword.[2]

The Tragedy of "Princess Zelda I"

Related page: Sleeping Zelda

While she was not the first Princess Zelda in the history of Hyrule, she was the first in a long line of princesses to be named Zelda by law and not tradition after she was put into a deep sleep for many generations. Her brother, the Prince of Hyrule at the end of its Golden Era, who was partly to blame for her comatose state, decided that, in honor of his sister, every princess born in to the Royal Family of Hyrule should be named Zelda.[28][29]

Unified Timeline

Skyward Sword

The Zelda in Skyward Sword is the eleventh Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and currently the earliest incarnation of Zelda chronologically to appear in-game.

In Skyward Sword, Zelda, daughter of Gaepora, lives in Skyloft with her childhood friend Link,[30] where they are both students at the Knight Academy.[31] After playing the role of the goddess at the Wing Ceremony, Link and Zelda go for a flight together, when suddenly a twister pulls Zelda and her Loftwing below the clouds. This phenomena is later confirmed to have been caused by Ghirahim since he needs Zelda's soul to resurrect Demise, his master.[32][33] Upon Zelda's arrival on the Surface, however, she is rescued by Impa before the Demon Lord can capture her.[34] Link then begins to look for Zelda and eventually finds her in the Earth Spring, but Impa impedes him from reaching the young girl,[35] and instead urges Zelda to continue praying at each goddess statue to finish purifying her body.[36][37]

Eventually, Link catches up with Zelda and Impa at the Temple of Time, but their reunion is cut short when Ghirahim attacks the duo. In the frenetic action going on, Zelda gives Link the Goddess's Harp before Impa and her escape through the Gate of Time, with Impa destroying the gate so as to escape Ghirahim's grasp. Link manages to activate a second Gate of Time and meets with Zelda, who explains her true nature as the mortal reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia[4] before telling Link that she, as Hylia reborn, must remain in a deep sleep to keep Demise imprisoned within his seal.[16] Before doing so, Zelda explains that the goddess needed someone with an "unbreakable spirit" to defeat Demise.[38] However, Hylia, knowing that the young hero would "throw [himself] headfirst into any danger, without even a moment's doubt" if it meant saving Zelda,[39] used Link to try and bring about the destruction of Demise. She proceeds to seal herself into a crystal and sleep for thousands of years to ensure Demise's imprisonment holds, and tells Link that he must find and use the Triforce to destroy Demise so that she will be able to wake up in their own time.[40]

Although Link uses the Triforce to wish for Demise's destruction, Ghirahim kidnaps Zelda upon her awakening and takes her through the Gate of Time, where Demise is still sealed.[41] Zelda's soul is absorbed and Demise is revived in his true form,[42] but Link manages to defeat the Demon King and seal his remains in the Master Sword. After her soul is restored, Zelda as well as the young hero return to their own time, where she mentions to Link that she wants to remain in the surface and watch over the Triforce. Zelda asks what Link's intentions are for the future,[43] and Link smiles at her, with the camera panning to show both his and Zelda's Loftwings flying back into the sky, implying that Link chose to stay with Zelda.

This incarnation of Zelda is unique in that she is not a princess during the course of the game's events.

The Minish Cap

Princess Zelda in The Minish Cap
Princess Zelda in The Minish Cap

The Zelda in The Minish Cap is the eighth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the second Zelda chronologically.

In The Minish Cap, Princess Zelda is known to sneak out of the castle to visit her good childhood friend, Link.[44] At the beginning of the game, Link and Zelda head together towards the Picori Festival in Hyrule Castle Town.[45] A catastrophe occurs when the evil wind mage, Vaati, appears and turns Zelda to stone, breaking the Picori Blade in the process. Link fuses the four elements to transform the blade into the Four Sword to reverse Vaati's spell. When Link saves Princess Zelda atop the roof of Hyrule Castle where she was being imprisoned by Vaati to steal the Light Force within her, she reveals to Link that she saw visions of him, as if in a dream.[46] However, soon after this, the castle begins to collapse.[47] As Link and Zelda head towards the Elemental Sanctuary, Vaati appears again and is subsequently defeated by Link. The Mage's Cap falls down and Ezlo, now a Minish again, urges Princess Zelda to make a wish. Princess Zelda thus wishes for Hyrule to return to its usual, peaceful state, making all the monsters disappear and returning its people back to normal.[48]

Four Swords

The Zelda in Four Swords is the fifth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the third Zelda chronologically.

Zelda and Link appear as childhood friends in Four Swords.[49] Princess Zelda is assigned the duty of protecting the Four Sword Sanctuary and the Four Sword. One day, she sensed something unusual at the Four Sword Shrine and took Link to accompany her to investigate.[50] The seal on Vaati at the shrine had weakened, allowing Vaati to escape. Vaati kidnapped Princess Zelda to make her his bride and Link drew the Four Sword to save her.

Ocarina of Time

Young Zelda as she appears in Ocarina of Time
Young Zelda as she appears in Ocarina of Time

The Zelda in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask is the fourth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the fourth Zelda chronologically.

Growing up in the halls of Hyrule Castle, young Princess Zelda, referred to by the Great Deku Tree as the Princess of Destiny,[51] was growing concerned with one of her father's associates, the Gerudo king Ganondorf, and a vision of his treachery did not help matters.[52] Expressing her concerns with her guardian and nursemaid Impa, she continued to watch the Gerudo despite her inability to do anything about him. That is until a young Kokiri boy named Link snuck into her garden courtyard.[53]

Convinced that Ganondorf was after the Triforce, Zelda asked Link to find the three Spiritual Stones that would open the Temple of Time in order to prevent Ganondorf from opening the Door of Time and claiming the Triforce to himself.[54][55] Unfortunately, Ganondorf made his move before Link could return, leading an insurrection in the castle. He chased after Zelda, who had the Ocarina of Time in her possession, when Impa escaped with her from the castle. Dashing out of the castle town with Ganondorf in hot pursuit, Zelda caught sight of Link diving out of their way. She turned and threw the Ocarina of Time to him, trusting that he would keep it safe while Ganondorf chased after them.[56][57]

Adult Zelda as she appears in Ocarina of Time
Adult Zelda as she appears in Ocarina of Time

For seven years Zelda remained in hiding, training in the ways of the Sheikah by Impa until Link, who had become trapped within the Sacred Realm, was freed. Appearing before him under the name of Sheik, she assisted Link in awakening the remaining five sages,[58] all the while keeping her real identity secret.[59][60][61]

When Zelda finally does reveal herself, she does so not only as the Princess Zelda but as the seventh sage, the leader of the other Sages, and possessor of the Triforce of Wisdom;[5] however, having being watching them from afar, Ganondorf captures Zelda deliberately to drive Link into a fight to the death inside his castle.[62]

In the game's conclusion, Zelda sends Link, the Hero of Time, back to his childhood to regain his lost seven years in compensation for his role in the war against Ganondorf.[63] This would leave only the Hero of Time's legend behind him as he returned to the past and returned to Hyrule Castle to warn the young Princess Zelda of events to come.

The actions made by this Princess Zelda became important in the development of the Zelda Timeline, since it was through Zelda's choices that three timelines were eventually created, making her instrumental in the history of Hyrule. Her plot with Link to retrieve the Triforce resulted in Ganondorf obtaining the Triforce of Power,[55] eventually leading to Ganondorf besting Link in the final battle, and thus forming the Fallen Hero Timeline.[64] Should Link succeed in defeating Ganondorf, sending Link back to his own time afterwards created two timelines: the Child Timeline and the Adult Timeline. The latter of the two shatters the Triforce of Courage and vanishes the hero in the Adult Timeline,[65] resulting in Hyrule eventually being flooded.

Fallen Hero Timeline

The Fallen Hero Timeline is the timeline in which Link, the Hero of Time, despite his best efforts, was defeated by Ganondorf in the final battle. This turn of events created the timeline containing A Link to the Past, the Oracle series, Link's Awakening, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes, The Legend of Zelda, and The Adventure of Link.

A Link to the Past

Princess Zelda ALttPFS

The Zelda in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages is the third Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the first Zelda chronologically in the Fallen Hero Timeline.

In A Link to the Past, Princess Zelda is a Maiden descendant of the Seven Wise Men who had imprisoned Ganon in the Dark World.[66] Seeking freedom, Ganon uses the wizard Agahnim to kidnap the descendants in order to sacrifice them and free him from his prison.[67]

As the last free descendant, Zelda uses telepathy to contact the descendant of the Knights of Hyrule, Link, to save her.[19] Despite his efforts in evacuating her from Hyrule Castle, Agahnim manages to capture Zelda and sacrifice her to the Dark World, breaking the seal between Hyrule and the Dark World.[68][69] While in the Dark World, Princess Zelda is held inside a crystal prison within Turtle Rock.[70] When Link frees her, she, along with the other maidens, breaks the seal surrounding Ganon's lair.[71]

When Link makes a wish with the power of the now-freed Triforce, Princess Zelda returns with the maidens to Hyrule Castle to rule in peace.[72]

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

In the Template:OoX, Zelda is revealed to be the hope of the people.[73] She is the one who sends Impa to Labrynna and Holodrum to find Nayru, the Oracle of Ages,[74] and Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and bring them to Hyrule for safety. Zelda herself appears if the two games are linked. When players have defeated both Onox and Veran in the linked game, Twinrova will kidnap Zelda in order to sacrifice her to resurrect Ganon.[75] Link dashes to her rescue and Twinrova fails to sacrifice Zelda, making them to sacrifice themselves in order to resurrect Ganon. Due to the fact that they could not sacrifice Zelda as planned, the Ganon they resurrect is mindless and raging and is defeated by Link. In these games, Zelda has a sprite similar to that of Marin, the girl Link mistakes for Zelda when he wakes up at the beginning of Link's Awakening.

Link's Awakening

Zelda is only mentioned at the beginning of Link's Awakening, when Link mistakes Marin for the Hyrulean princess due to their resemblance to one another.[76] She has no involvement in the plot.

According to Hyrule Historia's timeline placement of Link's Awakening, this Zelda would be the same one from A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages.

Ancient Stone Tablets

Six years after the events of A Link to the Past, Hyrule is enjoying a time of peace and tranquility, but Princess Zelda suffers from a dark, recurring dream showing a shadow over a temple; a premonition of evil to come. One day, she witnesses a mysterious and brilliant light in the sky to the east. Aginah, the younger brother of the wise man Sahasrahla and now living in his old hideout near the Eastern Palace also witnesses such a light, and travels to investigate. There he finds a strange youth lying on the ground. Zelda, also following the light, meets up with Aginah, and they both carry the child to rest in Sahasrahla's hideout. Confused by the youth's unusual clothes, they believe the child not to hail from Kakariko Village. Speaking to Aginah while the youngster sleeps, Zelda learns that his brother Sahasrahla had also sensed danger surrounding Hyrule and had left the land to find the hero, Link. While Link has not yet returned, Zelda senses that if this new youth was endowed with courage, he or she may be the Hero of Light. Zelda then sets of for Hyrule Castle before sending Aginah to find the Book of Mudora while she speaks to the Fortune Teller. Aginah and the hero travel to the Sanctuary at the foot of the mountain, but Zelda follows, claiming she had another prophetic dream, this time of her holding the Book of Mudora on top of Death Mountain. Zelda insists on traveling with the hero to the summit of the mountain, as she is the only one who can read the Book of Mudora. During their quest to obtain the final two tablets and reach the summit, the Fortune Teller sees the King of Evil in a vision. Ganon's malice had kept his spirit alive despite the destruction of his body. It was this lingering evil power that had drawn the Hero of Light into the land of Hyrule, and upon the summit the hero travels once more into another world to engage in a desperate final battle with the Demon King in a new version of Ganon's Tower. Ganon desires the power of the Hero of Light to be fully reborn, but is finally destroyed using the Silver Arrows once more.

A Link Between Worlds

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Zelda in A Link Between Worlds

The Zelda in A Link Between Worlds is the twelfth Zelda in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the second Zelda chronologically in the Fallen Hero Timeline.

Zelda appears again in A Link Between Worlds. At her young age, she rules the entire kingdom of Hyrule alone. When Link first meets her, he warns her that Seres was attacked and turned into a Painting by Yuga. She tells the young hero to warn Sahasrahla in Kakariko Village and gives Link a charm that she has owned since childhood. When Hyrule Castle is under Yuga's attack, Link learns that the charm she gave is the Pendant of Courage, which she gave to him in anticipation of the oncoming misfortune.

When Link goes Inside Hyrule Castle, he encounters a confrontation between Zelda and Yuga. Zelda tells Yuga that his actions must cease and asks him how many more people he intends to kidnap,[77] to which Yuga says he has been searching for all seven Sages of Hyrule.[78] Zelda then accuses him of attempting to use the Seven Sages to revive Ganon,[79] but Yuga ignores her and turns her into a Painting for her beauty.[80] He then takes her Painting to the highest point of Hyrule Castle and escapes to Lorule. In Lorule, he uses the power of the Seven Sages and Princess Zelda to revive Ganon and merges with Ganon before all the Paintings, save Zelda's, are scattered across Lorule. After Link frees the sages and assembles the Triforce, he and Zelda use it to restore the Lorulean Triforce.

The Legend of Zelda

The Zelda in The Legend of Zelda is the first Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the fourth Zelda chronologically in the Fallen Hero Timeline.

An army of evil, led by Ganon, seeks to possess the Triforce to plunge the land of Hyrule into darkness.[81] Stealing the Triforce of Power, Ganon sought to find the last known piece, the Triforce of Wisdom.

Princess Zelda, as a member of the bloodline that carries and protects the Triforce of Wisdom, broke the Triforce piece into eight fragments and hid them throughout the realm in an effort to avoid its possession under Ganon's hand.[8] At the same time, she sent out her handmaiden, Impa, to look for a hero to save the land.[82] Ganon learned of what Zelda had done and imprisoned her within his lair under Death Mountain, surrounded by a wall of flame.[83]

Link eventually finds the eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom scattered throughout Hyrule and travel to Death Mountain where, upon defeating Ganon, he frees Zelda from her prison, returning peace to the land.[84]

The Adventure of Link

The Zelda in The Adventure of Link is the second Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series.

The introduction of The Adventure of Link speaks of the legend of Zelda, a legend that has been passed down in Hyrule.[85] According to that legend, well before the events of The Legend of Zelda, Hyrule was a prosperous land ruled by a king who had two children, an unnamed prince and Princess Zelda. The King maintained peace in Hyrule using the Triforce; however, he passed away, and although the prince should have received the Triforce in full, he only received a part of it.[86] The prince frantically searched in vain everywhere for the remaining piece, but then a wizard came to the Prince and tells him that his younger sister, Zelda, knows the location of the mystical object.[87] The prince demands that Zelda turn the information over to him, but Zelda refuses and, in a rage, the wizard puts Zelda into an eternal sleep, with him dying in the process.[88] Overcome with grief, the prince seals his sleeping sister in the North Palace and orders that all female descendants of the Hylian monarchy are to be named Zelda.[28]

To break the curse, a hero must possess the complete Triforce, but obtaining the Triforce of Courage would prove difficult as the king of ages ago had hidden it within the Great Palace.[89][90] Only one who proved themselves worthy would obtain it.

In the end, Link obtains the Triforce of Courage from the Great Palace and awakes the sleeping princess from her slumber.

This Zelda is a different one from the original The Legend of Zelda even though both games feature the same Link.[91]

Zelda (Game & Watch)

Zelda Game & Watch

Princess Zelda was kidnapped by the Eight Dragons in order to cause chaos in Hyrule. She is imprisoned in a magical cage that can only be opened with the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom. Link journeys through the dungeon, defeats the dragons and saves Zelda.

Child Timeline

The Child Timeline is the timeline that follows Link after being sent back to his original time to warn Princess Zelda, following the defeat of Ganondorf by the Hero of Time in the final battle. This turn of events created the timeline containing Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and Four Swords Adventures.

Majora's Mask

MM Zelda Memory

Memories of Princess Zelda

Prior the events of Majora's Mask, Zelda spends a relatively short period of time with Link, before he leaves Hyrule for his quest in search of his companion Navi.[92][93] Zelda, as a child, makes a single appearance in Majora's Mask when Link has a flashback after retrieving the Ocarina of Time from the Skull Kid. The events of the flashback display Link's last meeting with Zelda, where she states her belief that they would meet again.[94] However, before Link departs the land of Hyrule, Princess Zelda gives him the Ocarina of Time to prevent Ganondorf from entering the Sacred Realm and as a memento of the time they spent together.[95][96] She also teaches Link the "Song of Time", a melody that holds a special meaning to her,[97] before handing over the ocarina, mentioning that he should play that melody if something were to happen to him so the Goddess of Time will come to his aid.[98][99]

(This Zelda is the same one from Ocarina of Time)

Twilight Princess

See also: Puppet Zelda

The Zelda in Twilight Princess is the ninth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the second Zelda chronologically in the Child Timeline branch.

Robbed Figure

Princess Zelda dressed in her dark attire

In Twilight Princess, Zelda was the young matriarch of Hyrule until its invasion by Zant, the Twilight King, to whom she surrendered in order to prevent the deaths of herself and her people.[15] Afterward, she is imprisoned inside a tower in Hyrule Castle. It is revealed that Zelda is unaffected by the veil of Twilight Zant casts upon Hyrule and does not become a spirit like all the other inhabitants of the kingdom. As the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda may have been protected by its power.[10]

Zelda, dressed in a dark robe, meets Link during his earliest transformation into a wolf (due to the interaction between the Twilight and his Triforce piece). Later, she transfers her soul and her powers to aid the dying Midna, losing her physical being in the process.[14][100]

Towards the end of the game, Ganondorf possesses the lifeless Zelda, who was being imprisoned in the throne room of Hyrule Castle, transforming her into an enemy known as Puppet Zelda. Link defeats Ganondorf's puppet, and Midna, with the help of the Fused Shadows, returns Princess Zelda to normal.

Ganondorf makes another attempt on Zelda's life soon after, but she is protected by the Light Spirits of Hyrule who grant her the Light Arrows to assist Link in the horseback part of his final battle.[25][26] The last time she is seen in the game is when she and Link say good-bye to Midna at the Mirror of Twilight.

Four Swords Adventures

The Zelda in Four Swords Adventures is the seventh Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the third Zelda chronologically in the Child Timeline branch.

In Four Swords Adventures, Zelda used her telepathy to call Link to Hyrule Castle so she and him can join the Shrine Maidens to investigate the seal on Vaati at the Four Sword Sanctuary, due to ominous clouds of darkness covering Hyrule. However, while using their magic to check the seal, Shadow Link appeared and kidnapped Zelda and the six Maidens and sent Link to the Four Sword Sanctuary. This was all a trap by Shadow Link to cause Link to draw the Four Sword, releasing the seal on the Wind Mage Vaati, allowing him to escape.

Once rescued from Vaati, Link and Zelda flee down the Tower of Winds, similar to the escape from Ganon's Tower in Ocarina of Time. Zelda must be protected from damage during this escape. When nearing the exit however, the four Links and Zelda are sent tumbling deep beneath the tower by Ganon. While the four Link's are out cold, Zelda attempts to seal away Ganon with her magic, but is instead stopped and sealed away by Ganon himself. The four Links fight Ganon together, and eventually weaken him enough to break the seal on Zelda. Zelda then fights Ganon alongside the Links much like in The Wind Waker. While she does not wield the Light Arrows by name, she does wield a ball of light energy which, coupled with Link's arrows, serves the same function of the Light Arrows, stunning Ganon long enough for him to be drawn into the Four Sword. She must be protected from Ganon's attacks so the ball of light energy can become big enough to contain Ganon's evil might.

Adult Timeline

The Adult Timeline is the timeline that follows the events after Link is being sent back to his original time, following the Hero of Time's defeat of Ganondorf in the final battle. Ganondorf is sealed within the Sacred Realm by the Seven Sages but, with Link sent back in time, the world is left without a Hero. This turn of events created the timeline containing The Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks.

The Wind Waker

Main article: Tetra
Zelda, as seen in The Wind Waker
Zelda, as seen in The Wind Waker

The Zelda in The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass is the sixth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the first Zelda chronologically in the Adult Timeline branch.

The Wind Waker presents Zelda in a secret identity as Tetra, a female pirate who leads a small group of thieves after the death of her mother.[101] Tetra, however, is even unaware herself of being part of the royal bloodline, and this is a first occurrence for the Zelda series.[102] Despite this, the female pirate is aware of the existence of Hyrule, the Master Sword, and the legend of the Hero of Time. Tetra's identity as a descendant of Princess Zelda is revealed when she travels with Link to Hyrule Castle, beneath the Great Sea.[9]

Her true identity was first hinted when Link travels to the Forsaken Fortress for a second time and encounters Ganondorf, who, as he grasps Tetra in his hand, realizes that his Triforce of Power is resonating, which could only indicate that Tetra is indeed the Princess Zelda.[103]

Zelda as Tetra displayed a tomboyish demeanor, taking challenges head on and even seeming bossy at times. At the beginning of the game, she does not think much of Link due to his habit of taking actions without thinking things through, and also due to the fact that he gets melancholic as they are setting sail to the Forsaken Fortress to rescue his sister.[104] Once Tetra discovers her true identity, she gains more respect towards the young hero, and apologizes for all that has happened to him and Aryll.[105] While Link and the King of Red Lions set out to look for the pieces of the Triforce of Courage, Zelda stays hidden away in a basement located inside Hyrule Castle in order to prevent getting caught by Ganondorf.[106] However, she is eventually found and is taken to Ganon's Tower, where Link must rescue her after assembling the Triforce of Courage.[107]

Zelda from The Wind Waker is the first Zelda in the series that fights along Link's side in his battle against Ganondorf. In battle, she wields the bow and Light Arrows, similar to her Twilight Princess counterpart.[18] Once Link and Zelda succeed in delivering the final blow, they witness the second flood of Hyrule and promise the King of Hyrule to search for the new land that will be home to the next kingdom of Hyrule.[108] Zelda is last seen as Tetra when she and Link set sail from Outset Island in search for new lands.[109]

Phantom Hourglass

Princess Zelda appears in this game solely as Tetra, her alter ego in The Wind Waker. She does not regain her royal persona, although quite often when she appears, “Zelda's Lullaby” plays in the background, and she is called "Zelda" by some of the pirates during the game's intro,[110] much to Tetra's chagrin.[111] Her role is somewhat limited in the game as she is kidnapped early on in the story, and when Link finds her at last she has been turned to stone.[112]

After Link defeats Bellum, he and Tetra awaken on the Ghost Ship, only ten minutes after the prologue according to the pirates.[113] Tetra's crew tries to convince her that it was just a dream, but Link finds the Phantom Hourglass in his pocket, and the S.S. Linebeck is seen sailing in the distance.

(This Zelda is the same one from The Wind Waker)

Spirit Tracks

See also: Phantom Zelda, Possessed Zelda
Zelda as a ghost in Spirit Tracks
Zelda as a ghost in Spirit Tracks

The Zelda in Spirit Tracks is the tenth Zelda appearing in the The Legend of Zelda series, and the second Zelda chronologically in the Adult Timeline branch.

Princess Zelda plays a much larger role in Spirit Tracks than in previous installments, as she herself also aids Link in the salvation of Hyrule. Near the beginning of the game, Link travels to Hyrule Castle to see Zelda and become an official train conductor. Because he is an engineer and the apprentice of Alfonzo, who was once the head of the castle guard, Zelda asks Link to secretly meet her in her quarters later to discuss something with him. Zelda explains to Link that she needs to get to the Tower of Spirits to personally investigate the disappearance of the Spirit Tracks, which she attributes to something that Chancellor Cole is hiding.

For the first time (not counting the non-canonical Phillips CD-i games), it is possible to play as Zelda herself as Link aids the princess to escape the castle. Afterward, Link, Zelda, and Alfonzo attempt to escape via train, but the train crashes due to the tracks disappearing beneath them. Chancellor Cole then appears to attack Zelda and take her body, which he hopes to use to revive the Demon King Malladus; however, Zelda's spirit escapes and returns to Hyrule Castle. There, she meets with Link, now the only one who can see her, to continue their way to the Tower of Spirits, where Zelda learns she can inhabit Phantoms to aid Link. After this, she and Link begin their journey to restore the Spirit Tracks leading to the Tower of Spirits to fortify the Malladus's prison and thus prevent the resurrection of the Demon King.[114]

Zelda's body is eventually possessed by the resurrected Malladus, although Link frees it by firing a Light Arrow. Despite this, Zelda is unable to reenter her body, and just as Malladus is about to possess it again, Byrne uses his power to repel the Demon King, giving Zelda the strength to pray to her grandmother Tetra to reclaim her body.[115] In the final battle, Zelda, finally back in her own body, charges up her power to weaken the Demon King, which reveals a weak spot on the demon's back.[116] Like in previous games, Princess Zelda's role consists of shooting Light Arrows at Malladus's back from the Bow of Light.[117] Just as Link realizes that he cannot make the final blow to Malladus using the Lokomo Sword on his own, Princess Zelda rushes over to help the young hero, defeating the demon once and for all.[118] Anjean and the rest of the Lokomos depart to the heavens, entrusting Link and Zelda to watch over the land for them.[119] Link and Zelda are then seen holding hands as they witness the departure of the Lokomos.

After the ending credits, Princess Zelda can be seen at her office signing papers and, depending on whether Link chose to be an engineer or a warrior, she will go look out the window and wave at Link upon hearing either a train whistle or swords clanking. If Link selects "Dunno", then Zelda will be signing papers and simply remember the adventure she had with Link.

This Princess Zelda is confirmed to be a direct descendant of Tetra,[120] the pirate captain who was also the incarnation of Princess Zelda in her day, and makes an appearance in a large stained glass window in Hyrule Castle's Throne Room.[121] Princess Zelda states that the Spirit Flute was played for her in her youth by her grandmother, and Anjean states that she gave the Spirit Flute to Tetra long ago, pointing out the similarities between the reigning Princess Zelda and her ancestor, the feisty pirate captain that arrived on the land's shores long ago.

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Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, Zelda is not only the princess of Hyrule, she is also an aspiring scholar who is very curious. She is also the leader of the Champions of Hyrule. Zelda is the mysterious voice that guides Link throughout his journey while she contains Calamity Ganon inside of Hyrule Castle.

100 years prior to the events Breath of the Wild, Zelda met with the Champions. After meeting with them, she left the Castle to research ancient technology, but she did not come across anything of note. During this time, she felt the presence of Ganon and devoted herself to learning all she could about ancient relics in order to stop him. She then met with a fortune teller who told her a prophecy, to which Zelda felt that there was not much time left. The following day, Link was appointed as Zelda's knight, to Zelda's chagrin. During the ceremony, Urbosa explains that Link is a living reminder of Zelda's own failures. Link and Zelda then set out to Goron City to make adjustments to the Divine Beast Vah Rudania to make it easier for Daruk to control. During their journey to Eldin, Zelda comes to a stop and asks him how proficient he is wielding his sword and asks him if he can hear the voice within the blade.

During her time with Link, Zelda wonders why he never speaks. Link's initial silence causes Zelda to believe that Link despised her due to her inability to use sealing power despite being a daughter of Hyrule's royal family. Later on, Zelda discovers a Shrine and fails to open it. Link arrives to the scene, which angers Zelda and causes her to lash out. She tells Link to return to the castle and testily demands he stop following her, regardless of the King's orders. Later on, Zelda travels to the Gerudo Desert and is ambushed by the Yiga Clan. Link rescues her right before a Yiga assassin could strike and defeats them. This causes Zelda to change her attitude towards Link, valuing his devotion to protect her. Over the course of their journey, both start to open up to each other and realize how similar they are in their hardships of fulfilling their respective tasks. Her growing care and relationship towards Link plays a crucial role in awakening her legendary abilities.

Other Appearances

Princess is also featured in other media, including comics based on the games, animated shows, and the Super Smash Bros. series. In some of her appearances, she is depicted as a brave, proud, and self-reliant fighter who is proficient in archery and horseback riding, such as in the Legend of Zelda comic and the animated series. As with the games, she is the protector of the Triforce of Wisdom.

Alter Egos

Sheik

Main article: Sheik

In Ocarina of Time, Link met up with a mysterious member of the Sheikah Tribe, fittingly called Sheik. This person taught Link a multitude of different songs and gave him tips on how to proceed in his quest. At the end of the game, Sheik revealed himself to be none other than Princess Zelda in a disguise.[5] During the seven years Link had been asleep while maturing to become ready to fight Ganondorf, Zelda had gone underground and taken the disguise as Sheik so that Ganondorf would not find her in his search for the two remaining pieces of the Triforce, one which was held by Princess Zelda herself.[60][61]

Sheik is also a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl: Zelda is able to transform into Sheik during a battle, allowing her to use a different set of moves.

Tetra

Main article: Tetra

Born into a society of pirates on the Great Sea, Tetra, captain of a crew of pirates, was completely unaware that she was a member of the Royal Family of Hyrule's bloodline.[101][102] When this was revealed to her by King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, she was just as surprised as Link to find out that she was indeed a descendant of Princess Zelda of Hyrule and also the one destined to be the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.[9]

Leader of the Sages

In Ocarina of Time, Zelda is revealed to be the seventh Sage and the leader of them all.[5] Though no conclusive evidence has been sighted, Zelda is often seen as the proverbial Sage of Time, via several events that occur in Ocarina of Time.

Goddess Hylia

Main article: Hylia

Before the events of Skyward Sword, a goddess named Hylia defeated Demise. In order to protect the Triforce, in a two-part plan, Hylia renounced her divine body to reborn in an human being. This human was born eons after under the name of Zelda.[4]

Other Princesses of Hyrule

Besides the Princess Zeldas that appear in the games, the back story to some of the games feature additional unnamed Princesses of Hyrule who have a similar appearance to Princess Zelda.

War of the Bound Chest Princess

See also: War of the Bound Chest
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The Princess of Hyrule from the War of the Bound Chest

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The Princess of Hyrule from before the Great Flood

The back story of The Minish Cap tells of the War of the Bound Chest. During the War of the Bound Chest, a hero clad in green clothes, the Hero of Men arose to fight the demons attacking the world. This story of the War of the Bound Chest is depicted in a series of stained glass windows beneath the Elemental Sanctuary. One of the stained glass windows depicts a Princess of Hyrule wielding the Light Force. Using the stained glass window, Vaati is able to deduce that the Light Force is currently held by the current Princess Zelda.

Antediluvian Princess

See also: Tetra's Pirate Crew

In The Wind Waker, when Link travels to Hyrule Castle beneath the Great Sea, there is a portrait of the Princess of Hyrule (around the age of Tetra) from before the Great Flood hanging on the wall of the castle. In the portrait, the princess is surrounded by several characters, all of which have a counterpart to a member of Tetra's pirate crew. It is known that during the Great Flood, she took a piece of the Triforce of Wisdom which had been broken in two by her father and fled to the mountaintops with several of her servants.[122]

Ten Thousands Years prior to Breath of the Wild

Learned by Impa and Kass, the Zelda that lived ten thousand years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild assisted Link and the four Champions in defending Hyrule from Calamity Ganon. Successfully defeating the Calamity, Zelda sealed Ganon away for ten thousand years, leading to his release one hundred years before the events of Breath of the Wild.

Zelda's Weapons

Bow and Arrows of Light

Main article: Zelda's Bow

In several games, starting with Ocarina of Time, Zelda either wields the Light Arrows or bestows them on Link, allowing him to defeat Ganon. In some cases, she is also able to summon a magical bow made from pure light in order to fire the arrows.

In Hyrule Warriors, the magical bow and light arrows can be summoned as part of Zelda's combos and special attacks while wielding her rapiers.

Rapier

In Twilight Princess, Zelda carries an ornate rapier, seemingly as a sword of state. When possessed by Ganondorf, she also uses it as a weapon against Link.

In Hyrule Warriors, this rapier is named the "Polished Rapier", and is one of several rapiers the princess can use, alongside the more ornate Glittering Rapier, the extravagant Gleaming Rapier, which also bears the royal crest, and the humorous 8-Bit White Sword, a joke weapon.

Baton

While Zelda does not wield the Wind Waker in its titular introduction, The Wind Waker, it is claimed to be an instrument of the royal family used by the monarch in conducting the Sages.

In Hyrule Warriors, Zelda is able to use the Wind Waker to conduct magical songs that summon wind and lightning. She can also use the Sacred Baton, which resembles a crystallized gust of wind, and the Glorious Baton, which resembles a Great Fairy's locks of hair.

Trivia

Etymology

Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the Princess Zelda's name originated from Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of the acclaimed author, F. Scott Fitzgerald.[125] The name "Zelda" ultimately derives from "Griselda," which may come from the Germanic elements gris ("gray") and hild ("battle"). Griselda itself means "happy", "lucky", or "blessed", while Grizelda means "endless patience".

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Japan Japanese ゼルダ姫 (Zeruda-hime) Princess Zelda
Netherlands Dutch Prinses Zelda Template:ExpGame Same as English.
Canada FrenchCA Zelda[126] Template:ExpGame Same as English
French Republic FrenchEU Princesse Zelda Same as English
Federal Republic of Germany German Prinzessin Zelda Same as English
Italian Republic Italian Principessa Zelda Same as English
ERROR: You must enter a country code. Korean 젤다 공주 (Jelda Gongju) Template:ExpGame Same as English.
Russian Federation Russian Зельда (Zel'da) Template:ExpGame Same as English.
Kingdom of Spain SpanishEU Princesa Zelda Same as English

Gallery

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See Also

References

  1. "Zelda" — Announcer (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Template:Cite book
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  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "You are the chosen hero, and I, Zelda... I am the goddess reborn as a mortal." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all... It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  6. "Princess Zelda / The princess of Hyrule and a longtime friend of Link." (The Minish Cap manual, pg. 5)
  7. "Princess Zelda / The King's daughter, Hyrule's princess." (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 7)
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Fearing his wicked rule, Zelda, the princess of this kingdom, split up the Triforce of Wisdom into eight fragments and hid them throughout the realm to save the last remaining Triforce from the clutches of the evil Ganon." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 3)
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 "You are the true heir of the royal family of Hyrule...the last link in the bloodline." — King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker)
  10. 10.0 10.1 "Like you, I have been granted special powers by the goddesses..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  11. "This necklace you wear is part of a sacred treasure called the Triforce of Wisdom, which has been passed down for many ages within the royal family of Hyrule." — King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker)
  12. "Everything that's happened to you and your poor sister... It's all been my fault....I'm so sorry." — Princess Zelda (The Wind Waker)
  13. "All the tragedy that has befallen Hyrule was my doing... I was so young...I could not comprehend the consequences of trying to control the Sacred Realm. I dragged you into it, too. Now it is time for me to make up for my mistakes..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  14. 14.0 14.1 "Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  15. 15.0 15.1 "It is time for you to choose: surrender or die. Oh yes, a question for all the land and people of Hyrule... Life? or Death?!" — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  16. 16.0 16.1 "We must stop him from freeing himself from the seal that imprisons him. At any cost... That is why I intend to remain here in this time and place... To sustain the seal as best as I can. As long as I continue this vigil, we may be able to prevent the demon king from fully reviving himself in our own time." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  17. "Princess Zelda: Please make sure Byrne remains unharmed, Anjean.
    Anjean:
    Are you sure, my dear? He is the one who stole your body, after all.
    Princess Zelda:
    Yes, but once I reclaim it... I would like to have words with him!'" — Princess Zelda and Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 "I'll use this bow to cover you! Attack him as best you can!" — Princess Zelda (The Wind Waker)
  19. 19.0 19.1 "One night, a girl's voice awakens you from your sleep. She telepathically pleads. "Help me... My name is Zelda... I am in the castle dungeon."" (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 7)
  20. "Hey, have you heard that Princess Zelda sees prophetic visions in her dreams?" — A man in the market (Ocarina of Time)
  21. "I had a dream... In the dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over the land of Hyrule... But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds and lit up the ground... The light turned into a figure holding a green and shining stone, followed by a fairy... I know this is a prophecy that someone would come from the forest..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  22. "I'm using my power to hold the Evil King! You use your sword and deliver the final blow!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  23. "Six Sages... Now!!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  24. "Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  25. 25.0 25.1 "I'll try to slow Ganondorf with my light arrows! You target him and keep him within range of my arrows!" — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  26. 26.0 26.1 "Spirits of the light! Wielders of the great power that shines far and wide upon the lands of our world... In my hour of need, grant me the light to banish evil!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  27. "Hey, look! Now that I'm a Phantom, I can walk through fire and lava! Hee hee hee! I'm like a walking, talking shield, Link!" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  28. 28.0 28.1 "In his grief, the prince placed the princess in this room. He hoped that someday she would come back to life. So that this tragedy would never be forgotten, he ordered that every female child born into the royal household shall be given the name Zelda." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 8)
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  30. "You've been friends since you were kids? Big deal. It doesn't change the fact that you float through life with your head in the clouds." — Groose (Skyward Sword)
  31. "He's a student at the academy, like all of us." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  32. "I thought that tornado I stirred up would have tossed and torn you apart, yet here you are. Not in pieces." — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword)
  33. "But the past...oh, the past... So full of possibilities. I shall resurrect him there with the divine soul of this golden-haired girl!" — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword)
  34. "The one you saw by Zelda's side is known as Impa. She is a being sent forth by the goddess to aid Zelda in her quest." — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  35. "You cannot go to him, Your Grace. Remember what we discussed. Restrain yourself. Focus on the task at hand." — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  36. "I set out to pray at the goddess statues located in each temple across the land. Each statue stirred up memories within me. After I visited them all, Impa, an agent of the goddess, led me here...to the past." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  37. "The spirit maiden who descended from the clouds must travel to two sacred places to purify her body." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  38. "To face Demise and bring hope back to the land, the goddess Hylia needed someone with an unbreakable spirit. That someone is you, [Link]." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  39. "I knew that if it meant saving Zelda, you would throw yourself headfirst into any danger, without even a moment's doubt... I... I used you." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  40. "When Demise is finally gone, there will be no more need for the seal that binds him, and then I'll be able to wake up." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  41. "It's best for everyone if you forget about your friend. The little goddess is mine now! My master may have perished in this age, but in the past he lives yet! I'm taking the girl back through that gate to help me revive the demon king!" — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword)
  42. "Ah... But never mind that. Victory is still mine to savor. While we fought, the ritual I started continued....At last, it's complete! The demon king shall devour the soul of the goddess and resurrect in his full glory!" — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword)
  43. "Look around us! As a child, I always dreamed of a world below. I wanted to see the surface with my own eyes and feel the land's warm breeze on my skin. I... I think I want to live here. I always want to feel solid ground beneath my feet, see the clouds above my head" — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  44. "She loves to sneak out of the castle to visit her good friend, Link." — Figurine description (The Minish Cap)
  45. "Princess Zelda / The princess of Hyrule and a longtime friend of Link. She stops in at Link's house, asking if he can join her at the annual Picori festival." (The Minish Cap manual, pg. 5)
  46. "Link, thank you so much for saving me. When I was turned to stone, I saw visions of you, as if in a dream." — Princess Zelda (The Minish Cap)
  47. "No! The castle's collapsing! It's too dangerous here. Quickly! We must escape from the castle!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  48. "If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  49. "Zelda's childhood friend, a young boy named Link, claimed the strange power of the Four Sword and fought Vaati fiercely." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 13)
  50. "She asked a boy named Link, whom she trusted above anyone else, to accompany her to investigate the happenings at the shrine." (Four Swords manual, pg. 31)
  51. "Link... Go now to Hyrule Castle... There, thou will surely meet the Princess of Destiny..." — Great Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
  52. "Can you see the man with the evil eyes? That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere. [...] The dark clouds that covered Hyrule in my dream... They must symbolize that man!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  53. "! Who?! Who are you? How did you get past the guards?" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  54. "But...I can sense that man's evil intentions! What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it! And, he wants to conquer Hyrule... no, the entire world! Link...now, we are the only ones who can protect Hyrule! Please!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  55. 55.0 55.1 "We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it! You go find the other two Spiritual Stones! Let's get the Triforce before Ganondorf does, and then defeat him!" — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  56. "Link...Can you hear me? It's me, Zelda... Link, when you hold this Ocarina in your hand... I won't be around anymore... I wanted to wait for you, but I couldn't delay any longer... At least I could leave you the Ocarina and this melody..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  57. "I saw you as I was escaping from the castle with my attendant, Impa. I thought I should entrust the Ocarina to you... I thought that would be our best chance..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  58. "When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples. One in a deep forest... One on a high mountain... One under a vast lake... One within the house of the dead... One inside a goddess of the sand... Together with the Hero of Time, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return the light of peace to the world..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  59. "I am Sheik. Survivor of the Sheikahs..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  60. 60.0 60.1 "I apologize for meeting you (Link) in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  61. 61.0 61.1 "I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for seven years..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
  62. "Princess Zelda...you foolish traitor! I commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years. But you let your guard down... I knew you would appear if I let this kid wander around! My only mistake was to slightly underestimate the power of this kid... No... It was not the kid's power I misjudged, it was the power of the Triforce of Courage! But, with the Triforce of Wisdom that Zelda has... When I obtain these two Triforces... Then, I will become the true ruler of the world!! If you want to rescue Zelda, come to my castle!" — Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)
  63. "All the tragedy that has befallen Hyrule was my doing... I was so young...I could not comprehend the consequences of trying to control the Sacred Realm. I dragged you into it, too. Now it is time for me to make up for my mistakes... You must lay the Master Sword to rest and close the Door of Time... However, by doing this, the road between times will be closed. Link, give the Ocarina to me... As a Sage, I can return you to your original time with it." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time)
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  65. "The people believed that the Hero of Time would again come to save them. ...But the hero did not appear." — Introduction (The Wind Waker)
  66. "But no one ever returned. One day evil power began to flow from the Golden Land... So the King commanded seven wise men to seal the gate to the Land of the Golden Power." — Introduction (A Link to the Past)
  67. "Through evil magic, he began to make descendants of the seven wise men vanish, one after another. And the time of destiny for Princess Zelda is drawing near." — Introduction (A Link to the Past)
  68. "Link! You are a second too late. I have failed... Zelda... The soldiers have abducted her. They have taken her to the castle." — Loyal Sage (A Link to the Past)
  69. "Ahah... Link! I have been waiting for you! Heh heh heh... I was hoping I could make Zelda vanish in front of your eyes. Behold! The last moment of Princess Zelda! Ho ho ho... With this, the seal of the seven wise men is at last broken. It is now only a matter of time before evil power covers this land..." — Agahnim (A Link to the Past)
  70. "Link, can you hear me? It's me, Zelda. I am locked in Turtle Rock on top of Death Mountain. I know you are doing your best, but please hurry..." — Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past)
  71. "Link, we are going to break the barrier of Ganon's Tower with our power." — Princess Zelda (A Link to the Past)
  72. "The Triforce is waiting for a new owner. Its Golden Power is in your hands... Now, touch it with a wish in your heart." — Essence of the Triforce (A Link to the Past)
  73. "When Zelda, the hope of the people, vanishes from Horon Village, this land will be stricken with despair." — Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)
  74. "Zelda asked me to find a singer named Nayru. Will you help me look, Link? I'd feel safer with you nearby." — Impa (Oracle of Ages)
  75. "Thanks to Veran and Onox, the Flames of Sorrow and Destruction already flicker! And when we captured Zelda, the foolish humans gave us despair!" — Twinrova (Oracle of Seasons)
  76. "What? Zelda? No, my name's Marin!" — Marin (Link's Awakening)
  77. "Your rampage through my kingdom must stop, Yuga! How many more of my people do you intend to take?" — Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds)
  78. "My little acquisition tour of Hyrule is nearly over, Princess. It really was quite a spree. A Sage here, a Sage there. And now your Impa too. I've already got all seven Sages." — Yuga (A Link Between Worlds)
  79. "Confess it, monster! You plan to use our Seven Sages to revive Ganon, don't you?" — Princess Zelda (A Link Between Worlds)
  80. "I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! [...] Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it's my best work ever!" — Yuga (A Link Between Worlds)
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  82. "At the same time, she commanded her most trustworthy nursemaid, Impa, to secretly escape into the land and go find a man with enough courage to destroy the evil Ganon." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 3)
  83. "Upon hearing this, Ganon grew angry, imprisoned the princess, and sent out a party in search of Impa." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 3)
  84. "THANKS LINK, YOU'RE THE HERO OF HYRULE FINALLY, PEACE RETURNS TO HYRULE." — N/A (The Legend of Zelda)
  85. "Link, the time has come when I must tell you the legend of Zelda handed down in Hyrule." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 6)
  86. "It is said that a long ago, when Hyrule was one country, a great ruler maintained the peace in Hyrule using the Triforce. However, the king too was a child of man and he died." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 6)
  87. "Then, the prince of the kingdom should have become king and inherited everything, but he could inherit the Triforce only in part. The Prince searched everywhere for the missing parts, but could not find them. Then, a magician close to the king brought him some unexpected news. Before he died, the king had said something about the Triforce to only the younger sister of the prince, Princess Zelda." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 6, 7)
  88. "The prince immediately questioned the princess, but she wouldn't tell him anything. After the prince, the magician threatened to put the princess into an enternal sleep if she did not talk, but even still, she said nothing. In his anger, the magician tried to cast a magic spell on the princess. The surprised prince tried to stop him, but the magician fought off the prince and went on chanting the spell. Then, when the spell was finally cast, Princess Zelda fell on that spot and enter a sleep from which she might never awake. At the same time, the magician also fell down and breathe his last." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 7, 8)
  89. "There are three kinds of Triforce -- Power, Wisdom, and Courage. [...] Of the three, I have left Power and Wisdom in the kingdom. But the Triforce Courage I have hidden for a reason. [...] The Triforce of Courage is hidden in the Great Palace in the Valley of Death on the largest island in Hyrule." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 9, 10)
  90. "The magic spell cast upon Princess Zelda will sure to be broken if the Triforce is used. Please, Link. Unite the Triforce and save the princess. And bring back peace to Hyrule." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 12)
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  92. "Several months after rescuing Princess Zelda and saving the land of Hyrule, Link set foot into the mysterious world of Termina by chance while in the midst of a new journey." (Majora's Mask manual, pg. 5)
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  94. "I'll never forget the days we spent together in Hyrule... And I believe in my heart that a day will come when I shall meet you again..." — Princess Zelda (Majora's Mask)
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  96. "You are already leaving this land of Hyrule, aren't you? Even though it was only a short time, I feel like I've known you forever. I'll never forget the days we spent together in Hyrule... And I believe in my heart that a day will come when I shall meet you again... Until that day comes, please... Take this..." — Princess Zelda (Majora's Mask)
  97. "This reminds me of us..." — Princess Zelda (Majora's Mask)
  98. "I am praying... I am praying that your journey be a safe one. If something should happen to you, remember this song..." — Princess Zelda (Majora's Mask)
  99. "The Goddess of Time is protecting you. If you play the Song of Time, she will aid you..." — Princess Zelda (Majora's Mask)
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  101. 101.0 101.1 "Orphaned at a young age, Tetra followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming a pirate and watching after her mother's gang of lovable swabbies." — Nintendo Gallery figurine description (The Wind Waker)
  102. 102.0 102.1 "Wh-What?! What are you talking about? I don't know any Zelda..." — Princess Zelda (The Wind Waker)
  103. "My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you...Princess Zelda! [...] Feigning ignorance will gain you nothing! Tell me... If you are not Zelda, then why do you have this fragment of the Triforce?" — Ganondorf (The Wind Waker)
  104. "There you go... Acting before you think, as usual... I swear! Do you even realize that we had to draw that monster bird off for you? It was about to come flying in here after you again!" — Tetra (The Wind Waker)
  105. "Everything that's happened to you and your poor sister... It's all been my fault. ...I'm so sorry." — Tetra (The Wind Waker)
  106. "Zelda... It is far too dangerous for you to join us in this task. Fortunately, this sacred chamber is not yet known to Ganon. It is my wish that you wait here in hiding until we return." — King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (The Wind Waker)
  107. "Did you think you'd be safe inside the castle? Foolish... Now that my power has been restored, there is no safe haven for you! I have taken your precious Zelda." — Ganondorf (The Wind Waker)
  108. "W-Wait! You could... You could come with us! Yes, of course... We have a ship! We can find it! We WILL find it! The land that will be the next Hyrule!" — Princess Zelda (The Wind Waker)
  109. "As for our destination... The wind will guide us!" — Tetra (The Wind Waker)
  110. "Princess Zelda, we're nearly at that spot in the sea!" — Mako (Phantom Hourglass)
  111. "I told you not to call me Zelda! Tetra worked just fine before, you know." — Tetra (Phantom Hourglass)
  112. "That Ghost Ship is REALLY, REALLY DANGEROUS! I was almost frozen forever on that thing! Link saved me. You wouldn't believe what he went through!" — Tetra (Phantom Hourglass)
  113. "What are you talking about? You were only on that ship... about ten minutes." — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  114. "To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  115. "Tetra! Please give me your blessing!" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  116. "[Link]! I'm going to concentrate on channeling my power. While I do that, please protect me from Malladus!" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  117. "You distract Malladus, [Link]. When I see an opportunity, I'll shoot him in the back with the Bow of Light." — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  118. "I'll be right there. Hold on!" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
  119. "Please watch over this land, my dear. And, [Link]... You must help her." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
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  123. Zelda concept art from Hyrule Historia
  124. "What? Zelda? No, my name's Marin!" — Marin (Link's Awakening)
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  126. "Quoi? Zelda?? Tu dois être encore patraque!" — Marin (Link's Awakening)

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