Link, the First Knight of Hyrule
The great hero of Hyrule, Link possesses the Triforce of Courage. He has saved the land thrice over from threats each more devious than the last, and stands as a faithful and fiercely loyal protector of the Royal Family to this day. His friendship with Zelda is one that will never die, as it was born in golden innocence and tempered by the fires of hardship and turmoil. Together they sealed away the King of Thieves, bound the Demon of the Mask, and defeated the Usurper King of the Twili.
Link is married to Malon, keeper of Epona Ranch, a girl he met as a child, and the only person he had to go to after Ganondorf threw him through time, a friendship that blossomed into love. His horse, Epona, is aging but loyal, a faithful mount that has guided him through his darkest quests. He is also close with Navi, a fairy who aided him on his first quest, and soon after came to become a Great Fairy, and then Fairy Queen.
Beyond his friendships, Link is also a recognized and well-respected emmisary of the Hylian Royal Family, his presence being regarded with great awe in the kingdoms of the Goron, Zora, Rito, and Gerudo. There are no Hylians that do not know of Link and his incomprehensible heroism, and there are no villains that do not quake at the legends of his prowess.-
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Once the young princess of Hyrule, heir of the royal family, Zelda possesses the Triforce of Wisdom, and with it, she has grown into a powerful and fair queen of the land. Zelda is also the Seventh Sage, leader to the other Sages, and holds great magical power. With Link's considerable aid, she has weaved her magic to seal Ganondorf within the Sacred Realm, bind the demon Majora truly within its mask, and shatter the Twilight Mirror.
Zelda has not married, and as such has no heir, something her advisers are greatly anxious about in her growing age. However, Zelda knows that when she eventually passes, those she leaves behind will maintain the kingdom adequately in her wake, and that when the time comes, the Triforce of Wisdom will choose another, one who will be more truly an heir to the Hylian throne than any child could be without it.
Though Zelda rarely has time to leave either her castle or Castle Town that surrounds it, she maintains strong diplomatic relations with the other kingdoms of Hyrule and their leaders - the Gorons, Zoras and Rito. Her magic also allows her to communicate with the Queen of the Twili (though little else is possible), and she is held in high regard by the self-ruling Gerudo. Zelda is a beloved and respected Queen, and Hyrule has survived and flourished under her rule.-
Malon, First Maiden of Hyrule
Malon is the daughter of Talon, a skilled, and now-retired, rancher, who founded Lon-Lon Ranch and tended to it, passing it on to Malon once he realized he was unfit to run it any longer. She is now the sole proprietor, and, having renamed it Epona Ranch, Malon has allowed the ranch to flourish into the biggest in Hyrule, known for its fast, proud horses, and delicious and rejuvenating Lon-Lon Milk.
Malon is married to Link. The two met as children, and after Ganondorf threw Link through time, Malon was the only friend he had in the strange new world. Link had run to the ranch to find it under the rule of Ingo by decree of Ganondorf, but he won it back for Talon, who realized he could no longer keep it, and retired, handing the ranch to Malon.
While being the First Maiden of Hyrule, married to the First Knight of Hyrule, affords Malon many privileges and bounties, she remains down-to-earth and often scorns her castle dormitories for the nostalgic comfort and honest work of the Ranch. She remains level-headed, and sometimes advises both Link and Zelda.-
Navi, the Great Queen of the Fairies
Navi the fairy was and is one of Link's closest allies and his most trusted friend. They met when the rise of Ganondorf from the Gerudo Desert was foreseen by the Great Deku Tree, and she was instructed to seek him out, acting as a companion to aid Link in his quest to defeat Ganondorf. Although initially frustrated to be bound to this duty, and little-believing that the child Link could accomplish what had been asked of them, she soon saw Link's courage, and they became firm allies, forming an inseparable bond.
Shortly after Ganondorf's defeat, Navi was forced to leave Link's side; her valiance had strengthened her magical power, and she was called back to the Fairy Fountain she was once born in to ascend and become a Great Fairy. She resided in this Fairy Fountain for some time, caring for newly-born fairies, but remained in contact with Link and Zelda, and eventually aided them to bind the demon Majora.
After this great act, Navi's power grew even further. Her part in the defeat of the foul blight of Majora was favoured by the Goddesses, and in their wisdom, they deemed Navi worthy of rule - and Navi ascended once more, taking the place of Queen of the Fairies, receiving the power and knowledge she required. Though she still helps Link where she can, Navi is now often busy with Fairy business, and her new knowledge often causes an almost alien perspective of Hyrule's woes.-
Darbus, The Goron Chief
Darbus is chief and leader of the Gorons, their ruler and a fair and strong guardian of their home of Goronia City. Along with the Goron Elders, Gors Coron, Amoto, Liggs, and Ebizo, he keeps order among the Gorons and decides what is best for his people and their way of life. He took his title with unease, as he was thrust into the role unprepared after Darunia's ascension- however, Darbus has since proved his worth and ability as Chief.
During the Twili invasion of Hyrule, Zant cast a foul curse upon Darbus in order to remove the opposition of the Goron. Darbus was transformed into a fiery monster, rampaging throughout the mine until he was contained in a chamber deep within the mountain. With Gor Coron stepping up as proxy patriarch in Darbus' absence, the Goron people closed the doors of Goronia City as they attempted to find a way to dispel the curse. Soon after, Link traveled to the City seeking allies, and was told that curing Darbus would earn Hyrule the aid of the Gorons. With the Master Sword, as well as Navi's magic, Link broke Darbus' curse, saving him and earning the might of the Gorons to fight for Hyrule.-
Rutela, Queen of the Zora
The Queen of the Zora, who became their most eminent member of the Zora Royalty after her husband, King Zora XVI, passed away. She has born two children - Princess Ruto of the Zora, who ascended to become the Sage of Water, and Prince Ralis of the Zora, her heir.
While grieving for her lost husband, and missing her daughter dearly, Rutela was a proud queen and a loving mother to her remaining son, commanding the respect of her people for her wise rule and level-headedness in the face of near-overwhelming loss. However, her rule was not to last: while she survived Ganondorf's plot to seize the Triforce, and the seven dark years of his rule, and then the torments that the demon Majora suffered upon Hyrule, she was sadly executed by Zant during his invasion of Hyrule as an example to the Zora people not to oppose him or his dark forces.
Her grave lies in Zora Fountain, next to her husbands, and both are regularly attended to by Prince Ralis, new ruler of the Zora. Her spirit watches over her son and the Zora people she is lost to, and she often appears to Prince Ralis in dreams to comfort him and help him guide the Zora people. She is happy now, reunited with her husband, able to once again talk with her daughter, and still present for her son.-
Ralis, Prince of the Zora
The Prince of the Zora, son of Queen Rutela and King Zora XVI, and sister of Princess Ruto, Sage of Water. Prince Ralis currently stands as ruling monarch of Zora's Domain and the ruling people after the passing of his father and his mother's execution at Zant's hand - however, as Ralis has not yet come of age to have had his proper coronation and be crowned, he remains Prince, with his mother appearing in dreams to aid and comfort him, and his sister often imparting wise advice.
A strong swimmer with an adventurous soul, Ralis spends a lot of time in the waters of Zora's Fountain and the more eastern portions of Zora's River. Much of his time is spent at the grave of his mother, paying respects and seeking wisdom from her departed spirit. He has a deep friend in Link, who helped him find the courage to step up to the throne after his mother's death, even through his grief at his lost family.
Ralis plans an excursion to find Jabun, the Zora people's patron deity and Guardian of the Sea, to seek the courage he needs to lead his people after the loss of his family, as well as to visit the Water Temple that his sister watches over that has been nearly forgotten by the Zora; but for now, he lacks the heart to depart his kingdom, and his home, for too long.-
Akati, Chieftain of the Rito
The Chieftain of the Rito, acting as the tribe's leader, and also father to Komali, Prince of the Rito, and Medli, Attendant of the Rito. A gifted and adored leader, the Rito people of Snowpeak Mountain respect him greatly, and his word is adhered to without question or doubt. Due to the duties of his position, he is demanding of his people and strict with his family - but he is a loving father, and like any parents, worries about his children. Akati is often accompanied by his lone bodyguard, Skett, a powerful and experienced Rito Warrior.
Many years ago, Akati took the pilgrimage to the Wind Temple, like many Rito; there, he was further gifted with the rare honour of an audience with Valoo, the Rito's patron deity, and Guardian of the Sky. At the time, the Rito tribe was without a leader, the Demon Majora having slain the previous Chieftain. Valoo saw the valiance in Akati's heart, and in his wisdom, granted Akati one of his scales, and named his line as the next leaders of the Rito.
Akati returned to Snowpeak as Chieftain and has since gone on to prove himself as a worthy leader of the Rito people.-
Komali, Prince of the Rito
The Prince of the Rito as named by Valoo, Guardian of the Sky, son of Akati, Rito Chieftain, and younger brother of Medli, named Attendant of the Rito. He holds Din's Pearl, an ancient gem of soothing beauty, gifted to him by his grandmother before her passing. While Komali wanders the halls of the Rito home, he rarely ventures outside of Snowpeak.
Shy and having little confidence in himself, Komali finds him unprepared for the position suddenly out upon him by Valoo's action. His grandmother was a great source of comfort and courage to him in her life, and with her gone, Komali often finds the world overwhelming, relying now on Din's Peal and his sister's spirit to guide him through difficult times. His father is often busy with the duties of his leadership, and strict with his children, hoping that Komali will one day take the pilgrimage to the Wind Temple much like he did.
Link's heroism inspires Komali a great deal, and he aspires a great deal to be more like the great First Knight of Hyrule so that he may come to aquire the courage and self-confidence necessary to rule the Rito in his father's stead when the time comes.-
Medli, Attendant of the Rito
The Attendant to the Mighty Valoo and the Wind Temple, as named by Valoo, Guardian of the Sky, also the daughter of Akati, Rito Chieftain, and elder sister of Komali, Rito Prince. After receiving her title from Valoo upon her father's return from his pilgrimage, she trains for her role as Attendant of the Rito, which requires the keeping of the Wind Temple, and the tending to of Valoo, patron deity of the Rito - the main duty of which is harnessing a harp to play the ancient melody that prays to keep the power to repel evil within the Master Sword. Though young and still unable to truly understand the ancient language of Valoo, she is shaping up to be an admirable and well-chosen Attendant.
Medli is respected among her race and her home, known to be kind-hearted, compassionate, and responsible, taking on her duties with solemn sincerity, but still lending and ear to those who need it - most often, comforting her younger brother and offering him strength and courage. She hopes her brother will mature and become more self-confident soon, as the time is approaching where her position as Attendant will call her away from Snowpeak - but until then, she lends what aid she can, even if she is often over-stretching herself.-
Midna, Queen of the Twili
Descendant of an ancient tribe banished to the Twilight Realm, Midna is the current heir in the long line of Twili royalty, and the Queen of the Twili. Recently, she was usurped from her throne by Zant, another member of the Twili tribe, and banished to Hyrule with a foul curse upon her. She used what strength she had to warn Zelda of Zant's coming invasion, and then lapsed into a coma, only awakened when Link defeated Zant and the curse was lifted.
Midna is beloved among her people, and a caring ruler, but troubles herself little with the affairs of Hyrule and the Light Realm; she sees fretting over a world lost to her people, that originally cast out her people, as wasted energy that is better spent serving the needs of the Twili. However, she remains in contact with Link and Zelda, a powerful sense of respect having been forged between the three, using two secret pieces of the Twilight Mirror and powerful magic.
To those she likes, Midna is often wry and playful, although she retains the enigmatic aura natural to the Twili people; however, she holds potent disdain for those with a lust for power, such as Zant or Ganondorf, as it was that twisted desire that originally doomed her people.-
Zant, the Usurper King of the Twili
A manic and unhinged member of the Twili race, Zant is elder brother to Midna, Queen of the Twili, and by bloodline, rightful owner of the throne to the Twilight Realm - however, his madness was recognised as the time for a new ruler drew near, and Zant was deemed of unsound mind and unfit to rule; his pace as heir was skipped over, and the crown went to Midna. This, combined with Zant's animosity toward his race being trapped in the Twilight Realm like 'insects in a cage', sent Zant in a mad fury, desperate to reclaim his rightful seat of power and lead his people out of their home. To this end, he sought the Fused Shadow, an ancient and powerful relic of the Twili people that would grant twisted power to those that held it.
Zant seized the Fused Shadow, and with it, cursed his sister and the Twili, banishing Midna to Hyrule, and then leading his new army of 'Shadow Beasts' in an invasion of Hyrule to take back a rightful place in the World of Light; a noble goal, but Zant's mind and the twisted power of the Fused Shadow pushed him to pursue ignoble methods. Many died in his invasion, but eventually he was defeated, his curses lifted and the Twili once again sent home - this time permanently, the Twilight Mirror shattered completely.
Zant now resides imprisoned in the Twilight Palace, powerless without the Fused Shadow. Midna visits him often, but is met with only cold silence and a passive, distant glare.-
Rauru, the Sage of Light
An ancient Hylian royal, Rauru oversaw the construction of the Temple of Time just outside the grounds of Hyrule Castle, and created the three Spiritual Stones as well as the Hylian artifact, the Ocarina of Time, that would act as the four keys to the Door of Time and seal the entrance to the Temple of Light, a holy place found deep in the exact center of the Sacred Realm that contained the Triforce, the Golden Relic of the Three Goddesses.
When Rauru's time to pass came, he ascended, becoming the Sage of Light to watch over his Temple and guard the relic it contained for many years to come. He watched over Hyrule as well, sending forth an aspect of his spirit as a great Owl known as Kaepora Gaebora to visit the earthly plane.
When the time of Link and Zelda's struggles against Ganondorf came, Rauru guided Link as a child through Kaepora Gaebora, aiding him to attain the keys to the Door of Time and take the Master Sword. Rauru helped seal Ganon, lending his magic to Link's aid.-
Darunia, the Sage of Fire
An old and honourable Goron, the previous Chieftain of Goronia, and now ascended to the Sage of Fire. His spirit watches over his old tribe and protects what remains the Fire Temple deep within the Goronia Mines. He was, and still is, Sworn Brother to Link and the King of Hyrule, Zelda's father, a deeply serious oath of loyalty to the Goron people. Darunia's son still lives, but is not Chieftain, having refused the position and delegating to Darbus, and he has since left Goronia.
When he refused Ganondorf the Goron's Ruby, Ganondorf blocked off their main source of food with a terrible monster. With his people slowly starving, Darunia was eventually aided by Link, who slew the monster; Darunia gave Link the Spiritual Stone in thanks, declaring Link his Sworn Brother at the same time. Sadly, when Ganondorf came to power, Darunia's defiance had not been forgotten; as an example to the rest of Hyrule, Ganondorf ressurected an ancient and malevolent dragon, Volvagia, and fed several Gorons to it - when Darunia tried to intervene, he was slain, his spirit ascending to be Sage of Fire after Link returned and killed the dragon, cleansing the Fire Temple.
Darunia now watches over both Goronia City and the Fire Temple. Darunia helped seal Ganon, lending his magic to Link's aid.
Ruto, the Sage of Water
Daughter of the late Queen Rutela and King Zora XVI, elder sister to Prince Ralis, Princess of the Ruto, and long since ascended to Sage of Water. From a young age, Princess Ruto was a strong swimmer and often visited Jabun, patron deity of the Zora, maintaining a close relationship with the leviathan - and she remains one of the few Zora who can say they have had the honour of sharing the waters with the Guardian of the Sea.
When Ganondorf seized the Triforce, he cursed the Water Temple with a horrifying monster, and froze Zora's Domain, turning the water into ice and sealing the Zora people. Ruto, however, managed to escape this fate, and rushed to the Water Temple to try and defeat the creature lurking there and rid her people of the curse. Sadly, the monster slew her, but Ruto's spirit ascended to become the Sage of Water, her new power flourishing when Link chased after her and struck down the monster in vengeance, thereby cleansing the Temple, and freeing the Zora from the ice prison that had been forged for them.
Ruto now watches over both Zora's Domain and the Water Temple. Ruto helped seal Ganon, lending her magic to Link's aid.-
Saria, the Sage of the Forest
A kind-hearted and well-liked Kokiri girl, close childhood friend and confidant of Link, and now Sage of the Forest. More in tune with the forest than any other Kokiri, and in possession of a particularly musical soul, Saria often traveled through the Lost Woods to the Sacred Forest Meadow that lay before the Forest Temple to practice her Ocarina, and to listen to the whispering of the spirits of the forest, even attending to the creeping plant-life that threatened to overgrow the Forest Temple, although she never delved inside.
When the Great Deku Tree called Link and imparted the quest against Ganon upon him, Saria was first to see him off, and first to congratulate him on his fairy companion. Saria passed her ocarina onto Link as a token of remembrance, and taught him her melody, a joyful, lively song that inspired happiness in those that heard it.
When Ganondorf's seven-year rule came, he cursed the Forest Temple with foul creatures and a phantom aspect of himself. Saria was abducted into the cursed place when she returned to the Sacred Forest Meadow, and the foul magics within withered her life away. When Link cleansed the Temple, her spirit ascended to become Sage of the Forest. She now watches over Kokiri Village and the Forest Temple. Saria helped seal Ganon, lending her magic to Link's aid.-
Impa, the Sage of Shadow
A noble and well-trained Shiekah Warrior who personally pledged her service to the Royal Family, and is now Sage of Shadow. Born in Windfall Village like all members of the Shiekah Tribe, Impa was chosen at a young age, and quickly sent to the Watchtower of Steel to begin her regimen. She was a strong and promising trainee, and earned her title soon enough, immediately setting off for Hyrule Castle.
When she arrived, she requested a personal audience with the King and Queen of Hyrule. Curious, the rulers allowed it, and Impa knelt, pledging her service as a guardian of the Hyrule Royal Family to them personally. They asked her why, and Impa merely gestured to the Queen's womb. Impa had used an ancient Sheikah artifact, the Lens of Truth, while at the Watchtower - and discovered that the Queen was pregnant. Impa explained that she had come to swear an oath to the unborn Princess, to protect her until she died. The King and Queen accepted, and Impa was taken on as the Royal Handmaiden.
Impa's service came to an end at the beginning of Ganondorf's dark rule. When Ganondorf came for the Princess and the Ocarina of Time she held, Impa stood before him to defend Zelda - and after a long battle, she was struck down, her spirit ascending to become the Sage of Shadow. She now watches over Zelda and the Shadow Temple. Impa helped seal Ganon, lending her magic to Link's aid.-
Nabooru, the Sage of Spirit
A proud Gerudo, once Queen, but deposed by Ganondorf, the self-proclaimed King of Thieves. She saw through his web of lies, and sought out an ancient treasure deep within the Spirit Temple to topple the false king. To this end, she left Gerudo Valley and headed north - and was never seen by the Gerudo again.
Witches had followed her. Koume and Kotake, twin sorceresses that had discovered Ganondorf when he was still but a boy, cast out into the desert. They had gleaned a tiny glimpse of his destiny - and had saved him. When Nabooru arrived at the Spirit Temple, they sprung their trap, first ensnaring her and trying to brainwash her to serve as a follower of Ganondorf - but when she resisted, they discarded her, remaining in the temple to prevent it from being used against Ganondorf.
When Link heard of the power within the temple that could be used against Ganondorf, he journeyed through the desert to find it. He discovered the temple in ruins, Koume and Kotake still holding their curse, empowering Ganondorf. Link fought mightily, slaying the witches and breaking the curse, freeing Nabooru's spirit and allowing her to ascend to become the Sage of Spirit. She now watches over Gerudo Valley and the Spirit Temple. Nabooru helped seal Ganon, lending her magic to Link's aid.-
Ganondorf, the King of Thieves
Proudly comprised only of women, the Gerudo Tribe send their males out into the harsh desert when they come of age. Very rarely does the desert send something back.
Ganondorf's power was clear from early on, and he was cast into the desert sooner than any other Gerudo male - but he journeyed through and came back, stronger than ever, seizing unquestioned rule over the Gerudo. But this was not enough for Ganondorf; he desired the throne of Hyrule, and the Triforce it guarded.
Ganondorf, through deceit and plots, managed to seize one shard of the Triforce, the relic splitting itself at his touch - the Triforce of Power. With it, he conquered Hyrule, and began seven dark years. Fortunately, the holders of the other two shards - the Hero Link and Princess Zelda - were able to defeat Ganondorf.-
Majora, Demon of the Mask
Consume...I will...consume...EVERYTHING
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