[OOC] The Legend of Zelda: Bloom of Civilization

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll Ready?

[RyuHll]

Yeah, whenever you are.

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll Did I leave you in an awkward position with my OP?

[RyuHll]

@Thinslayer

No, not at all. Just had a hectic day. I got called away for work soon after I said I was trying to post this morning. Finally got a free moment to reply. Short, but I figured I'd let Zelda reach his house rather than taking too many liberties with your characters actions. ^^;

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll Forgot to tag you in the post. :P

How is it?

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll Dangit, forgot to tag you again. I posted.

Gotta decide on how I'm going to play Zelda. I'm thinking semi-tsundere, where she isn't too serious about the coldness/violence.

[RyuHll]

That sounds like it'd be fun. Still trying to figure out how I should play Link myself.

[RyuHll]

I'm pretty sure I read that Link is Zelda's knight at the start of the game. So I thought this comment was fitting. Let me know if I was off at all. ^^;

[Thinslayer]

Not only was he Zelda's "Appointed Knight," he was also the Captain of the Guard. So he was a pretty big name back in the day. ^_^

[RyuHll]

@Thinslayer

Again, stretching the limits of my knowledge on this game. If I remember correctly, Zelda is somewhat of a scholar. She researched artifacts and stumbled upon Calamity Ganon. She dedicated 100 years of her life to gathering artifacts and staying within the castle to keep him sealed away. Hence Link's comment. Correct me if I'm wrong, of course. Trying to keep up with the lore of the story, given that I've not played it yet. XD

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll
Yes! She is an amateur scientist, and in fact she argued with her father briefly because she was focusing too much on science and not enough on developing her magic sealing power, necessary for defeating Ganon. She did not, however, "stumble" on Calamity Ganon. Everyone had predicted his arrival, so they were ready for it. They were not, however, prepared for Ganon's retaliation, which cost them dearly. All four Champions died at Ganon's hands, and Link died in Zelda's arms at the very end. With no Hero to turn to, Zelda had to face Ganon alone. So she did. She and Ganon were evenly matched in power, neither able to defeat the other, so they were locked in stalemate for 100 years until Link awoke.

[RyuHll]

Ah, I see. I was under the impression from what I read that she learned of him and focused on keeping him sealed. I guess his statement still made sense at least. ^^;

[Thinslayer]

Once upon a time, Zelda was a princess in Hyrule, daughter of King Rhoam. She was a scientist at heart, curious about her world and eager to explore its mysteries. When hundreds of six-legged robotic tanks, called Guardian Stalkers, were discovered under Hyrule Castle, she was one of the most important figures in bringing them under Hyrulean control. But she was not a mage. She was supposed to be able to seal away Ganon, but had not yet acquired the power. No matter how much she prayed, she never got it.

Link, on the other hand, was recognized right away as the Hero that he was. He was a gifted fighter and skilled in most other aspects of life. King Rhoam appointed him to be Zelda's knight. But Zelda didn't appreciate that, not at first. His very existence reminded her of her failures, his giftedness a stark contrast to her utter powerlessness. And she resented him for it.

But one day, as she was exploring the Gerudo desert, a band of Yiga assassins cornered her and tried to kill her. No match for them, she cowered and awaited her doom. Then Link appeared. He stood over her and pointed his blade to the enemy, utterly unafraid of them. And they ran from him. From that day forth, Zelda respected him, and in time, learned to love him.

Their happiness was destined to end. The monster attacks grew more and more frequent. A shadow fell over the land, and fear struck the hearts of all. A black mass appeared in the sky, a roaring black boar whose hideous head poured out wrath and damnation upon the earth.

It was none other than Calamity Ganon, the purest incarnation of evil.

The four Champions raced to their Divine Beasts, only to discover that Ganon's phantom Blights had seized control of them. One by one the Champions fell. The Guardian Stalkers, once commandeered to fight evil, were commandeered by Ganon to destroy their former masters. They crushed the Hyrulean armies all across the continent. Link and Zelda made their last stand at Hateno Fort, where Link bravely protected his princess until he was matted in his own blood.

Another Guardian searched for them as Link struggled to recover his strength behind a pile of Guardian wrecks. "Get up, Link! Get up!" she pleaded. Link tore the Master Sword from the earth, its edge rusted and beaten. Then the Guardian spotted them. It climbed over their cover and pointed its targeting laser at them.

"No!" Zelda screamed. She pushed Link out of the way and raised her hand. Blinding light poured from her palm and engulfed the whole plain. Guardians everywhere stopped, sputtered, and went dark. But it was too late for Link. She turned back to find him laying in the blood-soaked grass, struggling for breath. Zelda cradled him in her arms and pleaded for him to stay.

He did not.

Sheikah troops arrived to find her weeping over Link's lifeless body. But hope was not lost; the Master Sword, formerly silent, glowed with otherworldly power to send a message to the princess. Zelda looked up, her eyes glistening with their old strength. "We can still save him! Take him to the Shrine of Resurrection!"

As the Sheikah carried Link away, Zelda turned back toward Hyrule Castle, ready to face the demon alone and await her Hero's return.

[Thinslayer]

@RyuHll Everything okay?

[RyuHll]

@Thinslayer

Yes, yes. Sorry for the delay. I feel bad. ^^; I don't really have full access to my computer. Staying at a friend's place while I'm looking for my own place to live since I moved recently. Given that, I don't have that much space. I can only really hop on when I'm not in anyone else's way. When they go to work or go to bed. And that's usually when I'm not doing other things at night (working as an Uber driver for extra money currently). Hence my sporadic messages. Sorry about that. Just wanted to explain so I don't continuously disappear on you or you know why I'm taking a little longer to respond. ^^;

[Thinslayer]

Ah, I see. Do what you gotta do. :)

[RyuHll]

@Thinslayer

Hey. Sorry for the delay. I've had some personal issues come up recently that have kept me from getting online. I'm gonna have to be on hiatus for a bit from RPing until I can get my personal issues sorted out. If you wanna keep the RP going, I don't mind keeping this open and contacting you once I do come back, but I'd understand if you'd rather find someone else for the RP.