The Wing Ceremony,[1] colloquially known as the Ceremony and the Race among the residents of Skyloft,[2][3][4] is an annual event held on Skyloft for students enrolled in the Knight Academy that consists of a Race and a formal Ceremony with the participants reenacting the roles of the Goddess Hylia and her Chosen Hero. In the competition, the participants must mount their Loftwings and chase after a golden bird carrying a Bird Statuette.[5][6] The one who claims the statue first will be declared the champion and as a prize will advance to the next class level at the academy and will take part in the Ceremony playing the part of the Goddess's Hero.
Race[]
The Race begins in the morning when the Knight Academy's Wing Ceremony will take place. Zelda was chosen to play the role of the Goddess Hylia and the winner will take part in the Ceremony with her.[7][8] As Link, Groose, Cawlin and Strich prepare to begin, Gaepora will warn Groose to play fairly, as he is known for being a bully.[9][10] When the event begins, the participants will dive off the pier and call their Loftwings.[11] After some maneuvering and occasional charging, Link will be able to approach the golden bird. Members of Groose's gang will push him away from it and begin throwing eggs so that Groose, their leader, can win instead.[12][13]
With some skill, Link can come near the bird a second time and claim the Bird Statue. If he gets it, he'll wave it around, eagerly waiting to show it to Zelda.[6] Following this, Zelda will suddenly shout at Link and jump off the pier. Link worriedly rushes to catch her, and does so successfully without injury.[14] She will congratulate him on his performance and urge him to move on to the Ceremony.[15]
Ceremony[]
The ceremony takes place on the hands of the Statue of the Goddess. During the Ceremony, Zelda plays the role of the Goddess Hylia and Link, the winner, plays the role of the Goddess's Hero. Zelda gives Link the Sailcloth as a prize which symbolizes the sailcloth that the Goddess gave to her Hero. At the conclusion of the Ceremony, the Hero is supposed to dive off the statue and land inside a circle on the ground. However, instead of Link jumping off, Zelda pushes Link off of the statue.
Nomenclature[]
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
FrenchEU | Chevauchée céleste (SSHD)[16] | Celestial ride | |
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Gallery[]
Zelda presenting Link with the Sailcloth as the prize for winning the Ceremony
References
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 22
- ↑ "But look at this instrument! And look at this outfit! They're mine to use today in the ceremony, since I'll be playing the role of the goddess." — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "I have to hang back and watch the academy today. Good luck with the ceremony, Link!" — Fledge (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Oh, wait...I got it. You're here to talk about today's race. I can see it in those dopey eyes of yours." — Groose (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ "I have attached a small statuette to this bird, who I will then release to the skies." — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "You got the Bird Statue! It proves your victory today. Wait till Zelda sees this!" — N/A (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Whoever catches the bird and claims the statuette with will be this year's champion." — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "And as you all well know, the role of the goddess this year will be performed by... The lovely Zelda!" — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Also, I want to see good, clean flying. Anyone caught interfering with other riders will answer to me!" — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "That goes double for you, Groose!" — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "On my signal, press to dash and dive off the ledge, then call your bird with ." — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Hey! Don't you know this is my day to get all the glory?" — Groose (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Yeah, you heard him! Let's see how you fly with egg on your face." — Cawlin (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Don't worry, I'm fine!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Great flying, Link! Congratulations! Now we'd better get on with the ceremony!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Alors bonjour, Link ! Voici enfin venu le jour de la chevauchée céleste ! On a rendez-vous ce matin... Tu t'en souviens ?" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)