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Spirit Tracks Translation Comparison: The Lokomo Sword

This will be a comparison of the original Japanese version and the US English localized version.

Specifically, this will cover the scenes of obtaining the Bow of Light, the Lokomo Sword, and the Compass of Light.

You can also watch the main cutscene for yourself in English and Japanese. If you want, you can check out the EU English version, too.

For the comparison, the usual points apply:

Bolded is the original Japanese text, for the reference.

Bolded and italicized is my translation.

Italicized is the official NOA translation.

A (number) indicates that I have a specific comment to make on that part in the translation notes.

As you read this, please keep in mind that with translations like these, it’s important not to focus on the exact literal wordings, since there is no single “correct answer” when it comes to translations.

Rather than that, consider the actual information that is being conveyed, in which way, and why.

Characters in this part who had their names changed between versions:

Mallador = Malladus, Kimaroki = Cole, Sharin = Anjean, Dego = Byrne

Getting the Bow of Light:

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光の弓矢を手に入れた！しばらくタッチし続けると聖なる光をためて発射できるぞ！

You got the Bow of Light! If you touch and hold for a bit, you can charge with sacred light, and then fire!

You got the Bow of Light! Tap and hold to charge and fire bolts of divine light!

Zelda:

これが光の弓矢ですか… 何か聖なる力を感じますね…

So this is the Bow of Light...? I can feel some sort of sacred power from it...

So this is the famous Bow of Light... I sense a strange power coming from it...

Zelda:

マラドーたちの動きも気になります

I also wonder what Mallador and Kimaroki are up to. (1)

But I'm awfully worried about what Malladus and Cole are up to.

Zelda:

早く戻ってシャリン様に報告しましう！！

We should hurry back and report to Lady Sharin!!

Let's hurry back and tell Anjean what happened!

Reporting to Anjean:

Zelda:

シャリン様！光の弓矢を手に入れました！

Lady Sharin! We have the Bow of Light!

Anjean! Anjean! We got the Bow of Light!

Zelda:

もうマラドーなんて余裕ですわ！！

Now Mallador will not stand a chance!!

We won't have any trouble defeating Malladus now!

Anjean:

うむ！その弓矢で奴を打ち倒すのじゃ！

Indeed! With that bow, you can take him down!

Good! An arrow from that bow is sure to fell him.

Zelda:

はい！

Right!

Zelda:

シャリン様！マラドーの居場所を教えて下さい！

Lady Sharin! Please, tell us where Mallador is!

Now all we need is to know where Malladus is.

Anjean:

分からん

I dunno.

I'm sorry, but I can't help you there.

Zelda:

…シャシャリン様…

...L-Lady Sharin...

But, Anjean...

Anjean:

いや何度も探ってみたが…

I really tried to find them, honestly...

While you two were busy obtaining the Bow of Light,

I have been searching for the Demon Train.

That's the train that Malladus used to escape.

Anjean:

奴ら完全に気を隠しておっての…

But they've completely hidden their presence... (2)

But he and Cole have hidden it too well...

Byrne:

…捜し出す方法はある

...There is a way to find them.

There is a way to find it.

Anjean:

ディーゴ… おぬしまだ動いては…

Dego... You shouldn’t be moving just yet... (3)

Byrne? I didn't realize you were awake...

Byrne:

マラドーが復活した場所を覚えているな？

Do you remember the place where Mallador was resurrected?

The area where Malladus was resurrected...

Byrne:

あの祭壇の下には通路が隠されている…

There is a hidden passage under that altar...

Below that altar is a hidden section of tracks.

Byrne:

そしてその奥に奴らが乗る魔列車の位置を示す道具…

光のラシンバンがあるはずだ

And further inside, there should be a device that can show the location of the Demon Train, the one those two are on...

The Compass of Light.

Somewhere down there is the Compass of Light.

Only it can lead you to the Demon Train.

Zelda:

…ディーゴさん…

...Mr. Dego...

Byrne...

Byrne:

魔列車は闇世界の存在だキマロキも位置を知らなかった

The Demon Train is from a dark world. Even Kimaroki didn't know its location. (4)

The Demon Train comes from the Dark Realm.

But even Cole didn't know its exact location at first.

Byrne:

そこで私が塔の力を利用してラシンバンを作ったのだ

それを使い魔列車を見つけたがラシンバンは聖なる力で作った物

魔族であるキマロキには触れることすら出来なかった

So, I created a compass, using the tower’s power.

With it, we found the Demon Train, but that compass was created with sacred power.

Being a demon, Kimaroki could not even touch it.

He had me build a compass using the spirits’ power

to find the Demon Train in the Dark Realm.

Since the compass uses the power of the spirits,

Cole and Malladus can’t touch it.

Byrne:

ラシンバンは今もあの場に置き捨ててある…

The compass is still at that spot where we discarded it...

That's why it should still be where we left it.

Zelda:

…ありがとう…

...Thank you...

...Thank you.

Zelda:

リンク参りましょう

Link, let us depart.

Let's go, Link.

Zelda:

一刻も早く光のラシンバンを手に入れなければ

We must get the Compass of Light as soon as we can.

We must get the compass as soon as we can.

Anjean:

リンクよおぬしに渡したい物がある

Link, there is something I wish to give to you.

Before you go, please take this, Link.

Anjean:

今のおぬしなら扱えるはずじゃ

You should be able to handle it now.

I think you're the one who is meant to use it.

Anjean:

この剣の名はロコモの剣…

天上のお方から授かった魔を打ち倒せる伝説の刃じゃ

This sword is called the Lokomo Sword...

It's a legendary blade, bestowed by the Heavenly One, which can vanquish the demonic.

This Lokomo Sword was a gift from one of the spirits.

As such, it is filled with sacred energy.

It has felled many evil creatures in its lifetime.

Anjean:

この剣を意のままに出来るのは天上のお方のみじゃったが…

Only the Heavenly One was ever able to properly wield this sword, but...

Until now, only the spirits have wielded this blade...

Anjean:

おぬしならきっと大丈夫じゃ… 存分に使いこなしておくれ

I'm certain you can do it... Make sure to fully master it.

Use it wisely!

Anjean:

リンクゼルダ… よろしくたのむ

Link, Zelda... I'm leaving it in your hands.

Link, Princess, it's in your hands now.

Getting the Compass of Light:

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光のラシンバンを手に入れた！世界を光で照らし出し邪悪な闇の世界の場所を示してくれる

You got the Compass of Light! It illuminates the world with light, and reveals the location of the evil Dark World.

You got the Compass of Light!

It shines light upon the world, revealing places linked to the Dark Realm.

Zelda:

見てリンク！光のラシンバンが…

Look, Link! The Compass of Light is...

Look! It's the Compass of Light, Link...

Text Box:

森の大地の石版があやしく輝き出す！

The lithograph of the Forest Land glows ominously!

The Forest rail map has started to glow ominously.

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光のラシンバンの力により闇へと続く線路が現れた！

By the power of the Compass of Light, tracks leading into the darkness appeared!

The Compass of Light has revealed a track leading into the darkness!

Zelda:

リンク！魔列車を追って闇の世界へ向かいましょう！

Link! Let us follow the Demon Train, and head for the Dark World!

Follow those tracks to the Dark Realm! Let's find that Demon Train.

Zelda:

待ってなさい！私の身体！

Just wait for me, body of mine!

I want my body back, once and for all!

Translation Notes:

In Japanese, Zelda actually says マラドー達/Maradō-tachi here, with the suffix 達/-tachi essentially meaning “that person as well as one or more additional people”. Given the context, she would most likely just be referring to Malladus and Cole, which is why I adapted it the way I did.

What I translated as “hidden their presence” would more literally translate to “hidden their ki”. The idea of “hiding one’s ki” is a somewhat common Fantasy trope in Japanese media. It makes you undetectable by individuals who can track your “ki” in some form, or in other words, people who can track the energy inside living beings and the like.

Anjean’s line here is a bit difficult to translate, since she doesn’t finish it, but given the context, I am fairly confident in my adaptation.

The location called “the Dark Realm“ in English is called 闇の世界/Yami no Sekai in Japanese, which translates to “World of Darkness”, which is actually the same name as the “Dark World” from A Link to the Past. But note that in this one specific line, Byrne actually says 闇世界/Yami Sekai, literally “Darkness World”, instead, which is why I adapted it the way I did.

Comparisons & Thoughts:

The main cutscene here is the one with the Lokomo Sword, which has a few differences I want to point out, but they are mostly related to prior alterations.

The dialogue from when Link receives the Bow of Light and the Compass of Light doesn’t have any huge differences either, but I still included these scenes, since I felt they might still be interesting to see.

I can’t help but be slightly amused that when Link picks up the Bow of Light, the English version actually uses the phrasing “divine light”, rather than just “sacred light”, but then in the next line from Zelda, they change “sacred power” to “strange power”.

This could just be for the sake of text space, since “strange power” is shorter than “some sort of sacred power”, and it’s not really an issue, obviously.

A small detail, but slightly too long for the translation notes.

My adaptation of the Japanese text has Zelda “wonder” about what Malladus is up to, while the English version adapted it as her being “awfully worried“.

Both are actually possible translations of the original line, which makes use of the phrase 気になる/ki ni naru, which is used to refer to something being on one’s mind. Both in the sense of something concerning, or simply something one is curious about.

Considering the topic, it makes perfect sense to translate it as “worried“ here, though “awfully worried” is a bit strong.

I ended up going with “wonder” instead, but it’s not really more correct, just so you know.

When Zelda rushes towards Anjean, there is a difference between versions that becomes even more drastic when you watch how the moment actually plays out visually.

At the start of this scene, Zelda is full of energy, she’s excited, since they now have the bow, which should make Malladus quite a lot easier to defeat.

So Zelda, clearly ready to keep this streak of success going, and defeat Malladus once and for all, eagerly asks Anjean where they can find him.

To which Anjean replies with a flat “I dunno”, instantly killing Zelda’s momentum completely, in one swift motion.

This is, in my opinion, pretty funny, though of course it’s a bit less funny when I have to explain it like this.

But I’m sure you get what I mean. Zelda is being all heroic and confident, and then Anjean subverts the expectation that obviously she’d know the answer, being the wise sage person of this tale.

And she does it in such a blunt manner that it literally causes Zelda to fall down in utter disbelief.

In the English version, Zelda’s initial line is changed to her making the the statement that they need to know Malladus’ whereabouts, and Anjean’s response is changed to the much more elaborate “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you there.”

This is a very typical alteration for the English localization, making Anjean more serious and reliable-sounding in moments where she is being blunt and sort of informal in Japanese.

But in this moment it really clashes with the intended mood.

Watching this scene in English, something just feels off about the way Zelda just falls over the moment Anjean starts talking, since her line and her getting to the point just takes too long for it to warrant such an instantaneous reaction.

I’m guessing this is another result of the translators probably not getting to watch the footage as they were working on this game, but I can’t say for certain.

In the Japanese version, Anjean talks about having tried to find Malladus and Cole over and over, but being unable to, since they have “completely hidden their presence”, or rather, their “ki”.

In the translation notes, I explained the concept of “hiding one’s ki” like that, which is a common trope in Japanese fiction.

For example, “hiding one’s ki” is actually the concept that was infamously translated as “hiding one’s power level” in the English dub of Dragon Ball Z.

Because of how this concept works, we can safely assume that Anjean tried to find them by sensing their energy, rather than physically looking for them.

In the English version, this dialogue is altered in multiple ways.

Anjean instead says that she has been searching for the Demon Train, thus we get the mention of its name a bit earlier here. This also implies Anjean knows what the Demon Train is, which isn’t impossible, but not explicitly mentioned in the Japanese version.

Adding to that, Anjean now says that Malladus and Cole have hidden the Demon Train too well, rather than their presence or energy.

Because of that wording, one could assume that Anjean was physically looking for the Demon Train in the English version, but it could be interpreted either way.

My best guess is that these changes were made here to avoid mentioning the concept of “hiding one’s ki”. It’s a stock concept that pretty much everyone knows in Japan, but might require additional explanation in English.

And having Anjean look for the actual Demon Train, instead of Malladus and Cole specifically, was probably a means to make Anjean trying to track them down more plausible, if there wasn’t going to be a mention of sensing energy.

When Byrne speaks up, Anjean responds with a line I adapted as “Dego… You shouldn’t be moving just yet…“ in my version.

In the Japanese version, she doesn’t get to finish this line, so the “shouldn’t be” part isn’t actually included, but it seems clear from the context that this is what she was getting at.

If you watch the actual cutscene, you can also see Byrne shake his head in response to her, as if to say “it’s fine”, or something like that.

The English version adapted this as “Byrne? I didn’t realize you were awake…”, instead.

This could’ve been an intentional rewrite, but it could’ve also been a translation error.

In the Japanese version, Byrne mentions that there is a “hidden passage” under the altar.

In the English version, he instead says there is a ”hidden section of tracks“, which is incorrect.

I’m pretty sure that this one was a translation error. They likely confused 通路/tsūro, meaning ”passage”, with 線路/senro, meaning “tracks”.

Since the English version has already had Anjean explain the Demon Train at this point, the part where Byrne was originally the one to provide this information is removed.

This slightly works against this moment, since here we have the first instance of Byrne helping out our heroes, by revealing everything he can to them.

Him explaining the Demon Train, and how finding it will allow them to find Malladus and Cole, is part of that.

Of course, Byrne still has plenty of information to share in English, so it’s not a terrible difference.

But still, in the Japanese version, Byrne’s contribution feels huge, since Anjean and the children didn’t seem to have a single possible lead that could help them.

Like I mentioned in the translation notes above, in the Japanese version, Byrne calles the Dark World 闇世界/Yami Sekai rather than 闇の世界/Yami no Sekai in the main cutscene here.

I’m not sure if that was a typo, or a shortening for space, but I decided to adapt it as “a dark world”, to have a bit of both possibilities reflected.

But aside from this one instance, the place is called 闇の世界/Yami no Sekai every time it’s mentioned, so I adapted that as “Dark World”, since it’s the same name as the Dark World from A Link to the Past.

This location also breaks the naming theme of the others, as the four main areas in this game are called “Forest Land”, “Snow Land”, “Ocean Land” and “Fire Land” in Japanese, making “Dark World” the odd one out.

In the English version, they chose to adapt it as “Dark Realm”, which makes it follow the same naming scheme as the other “realms”, and also removes the connection to a past game.

The Dark World in Spirit Tracks is more than likely not supposed to be the very same one as in A Link to the Past, because that would make very little sense.

But giving it the same name could have been intentional, especially since, from what I recall, Malladus was the first character in the Zelda series to have the title “Demon King” who was not Ganon/Ganondorf.

In any case, I think the English version missed out by not adapting the name as “Dark World” here, too.

In the English version, Byrne says that it was Cole who had him create the Compass of Light.

This would also imply it was Cole’s idea to create it, and possibly even that Cole was the one who knew how such a device is made.

In the Japanese version, Byrne simply states that he created the compass to find the Demon Train.

This makes it seem more likely that Byrne came up with the idea on his own, and that he knew how to do it himself. Since he’s a Lokomo, this would make sense for him.

This change in the English version was of course another one of those that exist to make Cole appear like the one in charge between the two of them.

The Japanese version instead fits with its own portrayal that Byrne was likely the one in charge, even if Cole was just using him.

Aside from that though, the Japanese version more directly shows us that Byrne can be resourceful, and is possibly mechanically inclined.

An additional small detail here is that the Japanese version says the compass was built with "the tower’s power“, while the English version says it was created with “the spirits’ power“.

I get the feeling the English version actually just changed this to avoid a phrasing like “tower’s power” or “power of the tower”, since these can sound a bit awkward.

And in all fairness, the tower’s power is just the power of the god, or spirits in this case, anyway - so the English version is just being slightly less specific about it.

It’s another small detail but I want to compare this small section:

Being a demon, Kimaroki could not even touch it.

Cole and Malladus can’t touch it.

The English version again avoids mentioning “demon” or any equivalent, but that’s not what interests me here.

In the Japanese version, Byrne’s line is in past tense, and refers to just Cole.

Which could imply that Cole might have actually tried to touch the compass at some point. And failed.

And that’s kinda funny.

Adding to that, the different phrasings here lead to slightly different explanations for why Byrne is certain the compass is still at the tower:

The compass is still at that spot where we discarded it…

That’s why it should still be where we left it.

In Japanese, it comes across as Byrne just knowing that the compass is still there.

Since he did mention that Cole can’t touch it, there is the indirect implication that Cole couldn’t have taken it at any point, but it’s not really the focus of this sentence.

In English, the implication seems to be that Byrne is saying that Cole and Malladus couldn’t have gone back and taken the compass.

This is a bit strange, since Malladus and Cole deciding to go back to the tower after just getting away from it seems like an unlikely scenario, especially considering how long the way to the compass actually is.

Even if Byrne says that they can’t have done that, it just feels a bit off for him to even assume that Zelda and Link might think Malladus and Cole could have done that off-screen.

Lastly, we have the Lokomo Sword.

When Anjean is about to give the Lokomo Sword to Link, she says “You should be able to handle it now” in the Japanese version.

This merely suggests that Anjean believes Link is now ready to use it, considering how strong he has become.

In the English version, she says “I think you’re the one who is meant to use it.”

This phrasing implies that there might have been some sort of prophecy or the like that foretold of someone who should wield the sword, which is not mentioned in the Japanese version at all.

I believe the change in the English version was probably another translation error, since the original Japanese line ends with the suffix はず/-hazu, which is used in the sense of “should” or “must be”.

In the case of this sentence, this is meant in the sense of “You should be able to use it”, but in the English translation process this might have been misinterpreted as something along the lines of “You are the one who should use it” instead.

But as usual, that’s just speculation on my part. It just seems more likely than a deliberate change here.

Unintentional or not, as a result the English version does throw an implied prophecy at the audience here, which I have occasionally seen complaints about.

The Lokomo Sword’s appearance still comes out of nowhere in the Japanese version, so it’s not exactly free of criticism, but at least Anjean brings it up in a more natural manner.

Continuing from that point, in the Japanese version Anjean states that “Only the Heavenly One was ever able to properly wield this sword”, which explains why she didn’t hand it over to Link until she was certain of his skills.

In the English version, she instead says “Until now, only the spirits have wielded this blade", which would suggest her reason was more to uphold tradition, even though she already went against such rules with the train she gave Link.

A curious detail in Anjean’s English dialogue here is also that she says the Lokomo Sword was “a gift from one of the spirits.”

It’s interesting for the English version to imply the sword was specifically from a single individual among the enigmatic “spirits”.

I think this was actually their interpretation of “the Heavenly One“ in this instance, which in Japanese just seems to be a specific title that Anjean often uses to refer to the god of this land.

Looking at this sword segment as a whole, it can be summed up like this:

In the Japanese version, the Lokomo Sword is supposedly hard to master, and only the god of this land was ever able to really use it. That’s why Anjean only decided to give it to Link now, after he has gotten considerably stronger, making her confident that he can master it.

In the English version, the Lokomo Sword has only ever been wielded by the spirits, but Anjean decided to give it to Link now, since she believes he is the one who is meant to use it. We don’t get an elaboration of what this means, it could imply an unseen prophecy, or simply refer to Anjean’s confidence in Link. It’s just more vague than the Japanese version was.

Now, like I said earlier, the differences in the main cutscene here overall are mostly related to general changes we’ve seen already.

The changes to the Lokomo Sword’s background are among the new ones.

While I think the Japanese version makes a lot more sense here, the sword really does not affect the overall story a lot, outside of being a physical symbol of Link proving his worth.

The idea that the god once wielded it does open some room for imagining what they might have been like, but the English version retained that aspect surprisingly well, even if it’s now applied to only a single one among the multiple spirits from that version.

With that said, I actually would like to take the time to talk a bit more about my thoughts on Anjean in general here, since we have seen a lot of her dialogue at this point, as well as how it tends to differ between versions.

The humorous “I dunno” moment from this cutscene is just a small moment here, but it’s a good example of the kind of general changes made to Anjean in the English version, as we have been seeing.

Basically, in the Japanese version, Anjean feels like she is meant to be a bit of a subversion of the “wise sage” trope often used in fiction, including the Zelda series.

She really is a wise sage, and she can act like it when she needs to, but she also often does not. This leads to moments where she might be expected to offer sagely advice, but she ends up being blunt or casual about it instead.

I personally like the way this works out.

Since she is not a complete parody, like a completely useless character or something, the children and the audience keep wanting to rely on her, and she is reliable often enough that it feels reasonable to do so.

And because of that, her subversive moments don’t become too repetitive or annoying. Instead, they actually work to flesh out her character more, making her feel a bit more multi-layered.

I don’t know if it’s an intentional reference, but something about her attitude reminds me of those old ladies from the very first Legend of Zelda game, the ones who would say “Pay me and I’ll talk”, but just replied with “Boy, you’re rich” if you gave too much money, only giving actually useful information if you picked the medium amount.

This general idea of character’s still being earnest, but also not taking themselves completely seriously is very much in the spirit of the Zelda franchise, and it’s nicely done with Anjean, in my opinion.

In the English version, Anjean is not exactly a flat character either, and even if there’s less direct subversions, her more openly caring nature is still different from the average “wise sage” trope, too.

But it still makes for a characterization that ends up feeling quite different in the end. Particularly if you go by text alone, since some of her Japanese portrayal still shines through in her mannerisms and such.

As usual, I think people are going to have different opinions on what they prefer, but I think that the English version’s portrayal of Anjean is a bit too “reserved” or “proper”, if you will.

The Japanese version let’s her have tender and serious moments as well, in addition to her laid-back side, so to me it feels a bit like the English version took away a portion of who Anjean was as a whole. It’s like they tried to make her a bit softer, but there is also a bit less substance as a result.

And of course, this isn’t helped by the fact that the moments where her relationship with Tetra is brought up have been changed too, if not outright removed, unintentionally or not.

A huge part of Anjean’s character role is this indirect connection to Tetra which she provides for both the audience and Zelda, albeit in different ways, so that’s not insignificant. But a bit more on that in the future.

Well, these are just some of my own thoughts here.

I went on quite a bit, but this is the end of the part. Feel free to check out the next one!

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nayrusfountain · 6 years

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WIP: Ancient Termina Map

Here, I whip up a map for a project I plan to produce. It depicts what the continent of Termina looked like during the days of Monarchs. Here, I divided the land into several states and territory based on a specific race that thrives in those areas.

The Hylians are settled in the heart of the country, where their cities are planted in the bowls of valleys. The surrounding mountains provides natural protection from invaders, their rugged terrain slowing a rival army's progress while providing the Hylians with higher vantage points to spot them from afar.

Cobbles are the race that made up the Ikanian people. They are strong, powerful humans and very prideful. They are stationed in the eastern canyons where they thrive in desert societies. The Cobbles were the most dominate race in Termina prior to their downfall from the eternal war that ended their civilization.

The Gerudo served as their neighbors and engaged in trading sequences with the Cobbles. Unlike Hyrule, ancient Gerudo had affairs with Cobble men instead to father their daughters.

The Lokomo lived quietly in between the three mentioned humans, their state boardering their territories. Their land is heavily mountainous, so they have little fear of Cobble raiders trying to attack them. They answer only to themselves and share no interest in engaging with either of the other humans. They will, however, arrest humans that are not of their race.

Sheikah prefer to live by Hylians, sharing a kinship with them. Their territory is quite tiny, but they do not need a large state as they live in small tribes. Occasional affairs with Hylian had occured due to their close proximity of each other.

In the west, the Zora of Great Bay dominate a huge portion of Termina's western Oceans. The Zoras flourish and thrives thanks in huge numbers that expands across the seas thanks to the abundant resources readily available to them. Living in underwater societies, they have little fear of attacks.

To the north are where the salt watered Zolas live in a small kingdom, and to the south a thriving community of Merpeople live in prosperity. The latter are allies to the more powerful Zora Empire.

I will do the rest when I complete the map. After I don't want to spill out every race in detail yet. It was a fun little past time and I will update this when complete.

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yay855 · 6 years

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Legend of Zelda Lore Tips

So I’ve seen a lot of people confused about how the Legend of Zelda series works in terms of lore. So I’m here to set you straight! You can find the whole thing under the cut.

1: Reincarnation

Despite what most people think, reincarnation only happens once in the Zelda series, during Four Swords Adventure, where Ganondorf is reincarnated as... himself, basically. Thanks to Skyward Sword, we now know:

* Link does not reincarnate, ever. He bears the Spirit of the Hero, some esoteric trait that is passed on from hero to hero, which may just be the approval of Hylia herself. This sometimes carries through his bloodline, but not always. Furthermore, the Spirit of the Hero can be both destroyed, and remade, as seen in The Wind Waker, where Link is not the chosen hero, but a normal child who made himself into the hero. That said, Links usually share some traits, such as having a love of food and sleep. But, as shown in Twilight Princess, they are all different people.

* Hylia does not reincarnate, ever. After the first Zelda died, Hylia returned to her status as a full goddess. Her descendants, the various Princess Zeldas throughout the series, don’t reincarnate either. Every Princess Zelda after the first one (who was the goddess hylia in a mortal body) is a demigod, a mortal descended from a god. Their power comes from this connection to Hylia. Furthermore, as evidenced in the first two Zelda games, it is tradition for the Hyrule Royal Family to name their firstborn daughter Zelda- the Zelda in The Adventure of Link is the aunt of the Zelda from the first game.

* Demise does not reincarnate either. His incarnations bear not his soul or spirit, but his hatred. His “incarnations” are essentially just people whose hearts were corrupted by hatred or evil.

* Ganondorf, as I stated earlier, only reincarnates once. Every other time, he is sealed away, typically returning after his power is regained.

2: The Curse

Despite what many believe, Demise did not lay down a curse after being defeated in Skyward Sword. Fi says as much, his power was gone. Rather, he laid down a prophecy, which he infused with what power he had left to influence, that his hatred would continue on in others, and they would continue to plague Hylia’s descendants and their champions for all eternity.

3: Ganondorf

Despite popular belief, Ganondorf is not Demise’s reincarnation. Neither was he unduly influenced by the prophecy/curse. Rather, Ganondorf was merely an exceptional man born into evil. He is the child of Twinrova, a fusion between two ancient and evil Gerudo witches, and as such, he inherited much of their power. And because they raised him, he became evil. His origin story is no more complex than that; he was simply a man born into power and evil, who happened to fulfill the conditions for the prophecy due to the hatred in his heart.

The only reason Ganondorf has lasted for so long is because he was the only villain to truly grasp even a fraction of the Triforce, which is itself creation given form. By taking the Triforce of Power for himself, his magic and strength were increased to ridiculous levels, causing him to be all but incapable of dying to anything but divine power.

He dies a total of three times across the series- once in A Link to the Past, once in the Oracle games, and once during Twilight Princess. In every other game in which he appears, Ganondorf is never killed, only sealed away.

However, it is clear that, by the time Breath of the Wild takes place, Ganondorf has become a force of nature, and lost what humanity he had left; he is a monster, a miasma of evil energy. This is likely due to him repeatedly dying, as seen in the Downfall Timeline- each time Ganon is resurrected, he loses a small piece of his mind, until he’s completely mindless in Link Between Worlds, used as a puppet by the real final boss to grant them extra power.

4: Timelines

The series is divided into four timelines: a unified timeline beginning with Skyward Sword and ending with Ocarina of Time, and then three new timelines spawned from OoT’s events: the downfall timeline, the child timeline, and the adult timeline. However, the timeline itself is largely just made up after the fact, and aside from a few games, most aren’t made with continuity in mind.

The Downfall Timeline is where Ganondorf defeats Link in their final battle, and a war is raged between the awakened sages and Ganondorf, ending with Ganon being sealed away in the Sacred Realm as a last resort. After spending an unknown amount of time in the sacred realm, Ganondorf’s power transforms it into the Dark Realm, a land of demons and monsters. In this timeline, Hyrule is in a constant state of decline due to Ganondorf’s influence, with monsters becoming more and more common even when Ganondorf isn’t around, to the point where it generally isn’t safe to venture outside by the time the original game comes along.

The Child Timeline is one where Ganondorf’s influence is never truly allowed to spread. However, this also causes Hyrule to slowly lose its magic, and to slowly grow more dependent on technology. By the time Twilight Princess comes along, magic is all but unheard of outside of divinity and the royal family; similarly, the Sheikah, ancient magical protectors of Hylia and her descendants, are all but gone, with only one Sheikah remaining, Impaz. However, it seems to make a small return once Four Swords Adventures comes along, as the four Links find various magical tools and items to help them on their journey. That said, it’s obvious that Four Swords Adventure was just tacked on to the Child Timeline because it didn’t fit anywhere else. Furthermore, Twilight Princess only happens because of how Link was sent into the past; by holding the Triforce of Courage in the future, Link accidentally created a time paradox, which caused himself, Zelda, and Ganondorf to each hold their triforce pieces in the new timeline despite not having split the triforce yet.

The Adult Timeline is a unique one. Hyrule is subjected to Ganon’s reign, but he is defeated by Link. Link is then sent back in time by Zelda, creating the Child Timeline, but the Adult Timeline still exists- and it is without a hero. Link is nowhere to be found, and the creation goddesses instead lead the peoples of Hyrule to the tops of mountains, before flooding it underneath a great sea. Ganondorf is sealed away underneath the ocean, inside the remnants of Hyrule, trapped in a bubble of time as the world moves on. However, Ganondorf’s power was not fully trapped, and he managed to escape after untold years to once more wreak havoc. After he is defeated in the Wind Waker, Link and Tetra move on to explore the world, eventually coming across a continent, which they rename New Hyrule. In this New Hyrule, magic and technology flourish in tandem, causing a technological boom; magical trains become the standard method of transportation, and the royal family itself sponsors it all. However, this land is home to an ancient evil which was sealed away long ago by the Lokomo tribe, a demon king named Malladus; the train tracks that New Hyrule relies on are actually chains which bind Malladus’s prison, which existed long before the people even arrived on that continent.

Finally, there’s Breath of the Wild, which has a unique problem of not really fitting into any of the timelines. It contains elements from every series, and was intentionally created separate from the rest of the series, likely in order to help further separate it from the rest of the series. Breath of the Wild contains many timeline-specific things, including:

* The Rito, which only existed in the Adult Timeline, and which were Zora transformed by the power of a minor god. Some argue that these Rito are not the same due to the difference in design, but the fact remains that they consider Medli to be one of their own, to the point of naming Vah Medoh after her- thus, these Rito must be descended from the Rito of Wind Waker.

* The Sea Zora, which only existed in the Child Timeline. They were transformed into the Rito in the Adult timeline, and were transformed into the monstrous River Zora in the Downfall Timeline. Some people defend them by saying that these Zora are relatively new to the region, but the fact remains that they consider Princess Ruto to be one of their own, to the point where Vah Ruta is named after her; thus, these Zora must be descended from the same Zora found in Ocarina of Time.

* Goponga Island, Kanalet Ridge, Mabe Village Ruins, Martha's Landing, Tal Tal Peak, Tabhal Woods, Ukuku Plains, and Koholit Rock, all of which areas named after places on Koholint Island, in Link’s Awakening, which itself took place on the Downfall Timeline. And Koholint Island is itself not a real place, but rather the dream of the Wind Fish, a place that is presumably never seen in any of the other timelines.

* Linebeck Island, named after a character in Phantom Hourglass, of the Adult Timeline.

* Lulu Lake, Mikau Lake, and Toto Lake, named after characters in Majora’s Mask, which takes place in the Child Timeline.

* Mount Daphnes, named after the King of Hyrule in The Wind Waker.

* Ralis Pond, named after the Zora Prince in Twilight Princess, in the Child Timeline.

* The Tunic of the Wild, which most resembles the clothing of the Downfall Timeline links.

* Vah Medoh, named after Medli (named Medori in the original Japanese), the Sage of Earth in The Wind Waker, found only in the Adult Timeline.

As such, it can be said that Breath of the Wild takes place in a New Unified Timeline, where elements from all timelines existed.

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cxrruptedhxpe-blog · 7 years

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How long has is truly been since she had last seen any of her family without having nightmares? What was the reality? Was time truly frozen in place or was her eyes didn’t pay attention? Children laughed softly but none of it reached her ears that refused to listen or was it her that chose not to listen? Eyes drooping from the sunny world. The world that was happy but her. Ever since of Poen’s death things had become even worse with these horrible voices edging her on. Her feet became heavier every day until finally, it was just too much as it felt she was chained to balls of metal. Kaphona’s fake smile had fooled everyone who wished to interact and yet, they never saw how much tears she was holding back for their sake since all she did now was do everything to keep everyone happy.

Even him.

She wanted him to stay happy, for his health, his happiness, and that… She swore to never make problems for him. Seeing him have that stupid smile kept her warm but after the fight they had it made her afraid that if he were to become just like that man, it would be her fault. Kaphona knew it was quite stupid to be so worried about him but she could not help it after everything they have gone through and her past… It was a timeline likely to happen if she continued to make him stress over her health and safety-

“Kaphona!” Huh? Turning around to face the voice calling out before giving another fake smile. “Ah, hello Link. How can I help you?” Surprised to see the Hero of Tracks not working on his train or helping Princess Zelda. “I was wondering if the force gems needed inspecting? Been ages since I had checked them but yours is first and more important because it can easily access the realm of- “ Cutting him off with ease. “Yeah, that’ll be fine. You can check it out today.” “Oh, also, Zelda is looking for you. Something about a job?” Hm… Nodding quickly, thanking the hero before walking fast towards the castle. Everything went back to normal but something was missing and we all know the answer in Kaphona’s mindset: Poen. She was the thing that was missing. Faces past but none of them mattered since they weren’t Poen.

“I hope my friends are doing alright.” Adjusting the sleeves in hopes to hide-

“Miss Kaphona!” A new voice called out and ran down the stairs to meet her. “Zelda is looking for you! You must hurry to not make her wait!”

Kaphona nodded towards the old man and made haste to Zelda’s chambers wondering what she needed so badly. It was a few minutes until arriving but everything did not feel right as Kaphona’s stomach flipped like crazy in a sickening way and even then, she entered. “Princess, sorry for making you wait. I hope I did not keep you long.”

The Princess of Hyrule turned with her lovely and graceful smile making a gesture for the other to sit which Kaphona did. Both stared at each other with one feeling uncomfortable. “Uh, Princess- “

“Kaphona, have you been feeling alright?” “Yeah. What is this about?” “I’m simply just checking on my friend who serves to protect this world. You haven’t been acting yourself ever since Poen’s death...” Even then, she wasn’t really the same since she and Ben fought. Poen was simply the wire that plugged everything into how she was feeling. “I’m still adjusting to it but I’m fine. I’ll let you know when I don’t feel okay, I promise.” Since when did the girl who always kept a promise…

Break them?

It took a few seconds for the princess to decide if Kaphona was telling the truth and believed it. First mistake. They soon began discussing things about this land and the Forest Realm hoping things could go normally with deer and possibly new villages in the area. Hours pass and finally it was now night a perfect time to be alone as Kaphona left the castle with heavier chained balls matching her heavy heart. “… Why do you guys expect so much of me? I’m going to fail anyway.” Last time they made this type of project Kaphona had sudden things to do like protecting her Lokomo and Zelda seemed to be upset. Eyes glancing around the environment wondering what was missing once again and this time she saw flowers that were no longer there. Created a few flowers but only for them to wilt as soon she had left them to go home.

Thinking about everything that had happened and had a strong urge push through.

Come on, you’re stressed now. Take some steam off, alright?

Look at that! Your friends are worried but you shoved them away! How fucking wonderful. You truly do care about them.

He doesn’t care you know. He’s only keeping you around for his amusement since when you make him become just like his father-

“Please… Not tonight. I don’t have the energy for this...”

You don’t get any say in this. We’ll stop if you do it.

Climbing into her home ready to sleep but the voices refused to be silent. Begging them again to stop and they simply repeated the same thing.

You don’t get any say in this. We’ll stop if you do it.

Fine. Moving over to a nightstand and roughly shoved things in a draw to find one little thing, a small knife coated in dry blood, and removed her sweater allowing her freshly made scars have a taste of air as recent wounds reacted making her shiver in perhaps delight? Green eyes staring at the object before pressing to against her chocolate colored skin hoping they, the voices, keep their promise. Unable to react to the pain she was creating due to always feeling this way.

Wrapping the new wounds on her right arm with clean bandages glad that she always wore a sweater allowing her to easily hide these scars. It helped to a degree watching her blood flow out as if it was her sadness. “…” Smiling weakly, tossing the knife down on the floor and began moving over to a window. Link was still at the temple but would leave rather soon than she had expected and it would ruin everything she had planned for tonight.

The weight of these imaginary chains will soon be no longer. The burden would be nothing anymore. Taking in her final and peaceful gasp of air allowing it to settle for she was not ready to let go for now.

“Kaphona! Kaphona! Come on, the festival is going to start. We don’t want to miss Deku’s Tree birthday!” Saria grinned, dragging the half asleep Kokiri towards the giant tree of knowledge hoping they would make it in time. “You made the cake, right?”

“Didn’t make it because I got it ordered and brought it here. Huge difference.” Laughing at the fellow green haired child as they quickly made their way to Deku Tree. “Oh, I forgot to get it! I’ll be back!” Laughing a little bit and went back to her home only to see animals inhaling the precious cake. “Hey! Get away from that!” This was odd… There was a glass case making sure no one could smell it unless… “Mido…”

Before she could expose Mido’s plan, he had managed to get the others to see the ruined cake and pointed at cake covered hands that were Kaphona’s. All of them but two people sneered at her for ruining the festival of Deku’s tree birthday. Soon, it was simply just three of them: Link, Saria, and Kaphona.

“It’s just a cake, Kaphona. I’m sure it’s the thought it counts since you wanted us to have some.”

“Mido opened the case…”

“Come on, let’s go have fun.” Saria took her hand but Kaphona pulled back. “Opoiya?” Using her real name. Link turned to the unusual colored Kokiri with worry before frowning. “Are you feeling okay?”

Shaking her head. “I should clean my home… Tell him I said happy birthday…” Without a warning, Kaphona turned to go back home and allowed the other two go to the festival with singing, joy, and Mido’s snickering.

Why this memory?

“So… You’re telling me that you helped that man? You’re a monster!” Mido screamed at Kaphona who had admitted that she had helped the Gerudo a few times with just supplies not knowing his true intentions. “You’re so stupid to even help him. You got the Deku Tree killed not Link! Monster, murderer!”

“I didn’t know who he was, Mido…” Ears lowered in shame.

“Stop playing these memories… I don’t want to remember.” Groaning a little holding onto her head tightly.

“Hm? Kaphona?” A voice she knew too well had drawled her attention to him wondering what he was asking. His blue eyes upon her new sets before he grinned telling a shitty pun.

“Oh, my fucking GODDESS, Ben! That was just shit.” Laughing loudly at it.

“But you’re laughing.”

Look at him smiling. You don’t want to corrupt that beautiful, happy smile now do you? The more you stay with him the more he’s in danger.

Admit it, Kaphona. You’re hurting him more and more. He had to save you more than once and yet you can’t even protect him. You’re weak, useless, worthless, and most of all a monster for allowing him to suffer. You couldn’t find him while the fight had happened and everyone was able to find HIM but not you. I wonder why.

Tears began to spill knowing they were telling the truth. Choked sobs as the voice continue and on. Kaphona’s usual chubby body was now thin from lack of eating. She was unable to eat much of anything anymore for a reason she despised it so much that people she had lost were unable to enjoy their favorite meals as she was able to consume them. “Please... Please…”

Then do what you’ve been planning sweetheart. He doesn’t care about you, you know. After all, you’ve done to him and made him sound just like daddy it’s best to leave for his sake. Best for everyone too. You got everyone killed and soon this world will be hurt because of YOU.

These wails refused to be silent as the voices got louder and louder. If she were to hide there was always that one person who would easily find her.

Sailing alone after the night of fire had kept her awake as the sea was friendly today allowing the girl to rock in her grief. She had failed again… Lost everyone important to her because she was scared. Brown eyes against the deep blue unable to feel anything anymore. “I’m sorry…”

“I’m sorry everyone…”

Kokiri burning, crying out to her for help but she just stood there watching them burn into corpses that will leave a haunting memory forever. Mido reached out towards Kaphona begging for her to help him but she just stood. “Opoiya! I’m sorry…! Please, help me!”

“I’m so sorry…” Standing on a chair with a tied noose and flint ready to go. Smiling sadly as it felt so right to do this. Ending it all for good. Ending everyone’s pain so everyone can be happy and that’s what was needed, right? “I’m making this better for you guys…” Smiling up at the ceiling. “I’ll be home with you guys again…”

Closing her eyes gently with the noose around her neck and flint on and ready to go.

“Kaphona… I’m cold… I’m scared… Please, I’m cold..”

“It’s okay Poen… I’ll be there to keep you warm.”

Memories of meeting new people and then watching them all die had slowly took pieces of her and the final piece was a boy named Ben. Watching him so scared of becoming a monster and that if she was supposed to be like his mother, this was the best route for his safety. Tears continued to flow down and took the leap.

“I’m sorry, but this is for the best-“Choking with the flint dropping setting the tree house ablaze.

Her body began to slowly hang as fire picked up with a faint sad smile appeared. Finally, she could be with her family again.

Like it should have been the first time.

But someone had been watching the whole time and made it in time to get her out of there as she slowly breathed.

“We’re the ones who should apologize, Opoiya.”

Taking the dying girl with wounds that had reopened and a nearly broken neck somewhere safe as a Hero followed.

#event : I'm Sorry #e!I'm Sorry #tw suidice #tw attempted suicide #tw suicide #tw mentions of cutting #tw starving #tw mentions of starving #tw fire #tw cuting #tw depression

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the-dude-of-hyrule · 5 years

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The Ultimate Legend of Zelda part 13

Spirit Tracks

At first glance, the premise for this game is kinda stupid. However, if we are going to build the ultimate Zelda, then the premise of a train could be very handy in a world as huge as breath of the wild. Perhaps Link could even have to travel overland to new areas and, once he gets to a new city, he finances the laying of new tracks to get a station set up there. I also enjoyed that, at times, Zelda actually worked with Link. Thus tying in with the possible multiplayer I mentioned earlier. I also particularly like the side quests that can be done. It gives more of an open world feel than just exploring for treasures. Now, while I like the concept of the Anouki, I don't really like the idea of the Lokomo. They seem to exist only because of the tracks. And again, we have another villain that is not Ganon. My thoughts for how to use this is that each territory in Hyrule has its own major baddie with Ganon having central Hyrule of course.

Truth be told, everything I didn't like about phantom hourglass was repeated in this game. However, they made it worse. Needing to blow into the microphone to play the necessary songs and use the whirlwind was just a real pain in the ass.

#gaming #zelda #link #triforce #legend of zelda #ultimate #video games

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queen-of-evil-fanfic · 7 years

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Minerva stepped through the great stone doors and before her saw an idyllic view to rival her kingdom’s greatest monuments. A wide basin stretched for miles, surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs carved with an architecture similar to the gate enclosing the area. Green grass spread from her feet until it met a lush forest and a brilliant blue lake, all totally contained in its private paradise. Structures of stone - visibly ancient even from afar, but wholly undamaged - stood in clusters on the far end of the enclosure near the lake’s edge, forming a sort of village. Tents, obviously newly-built, and similar to the ones found closer to Hyrule Kingdom, spread between the buildings and the nearest hewn cliff face.

The bulblins rushed forward into this place like children returning home for dinner. They moved as a mob, swarming Minerva and Hattori and prodding them both forward along with the horde.

Hattori scanned their surroundings, enthralled by the architecture. He paused long enough to examine an obelisk marking the road the bulblins followed to their camps, running his hand along the engravings.

“I had no idea something like this was out here,” he said aloud, more to himself than to Minerva. “This stuff may have been built by the ancient Lokomo…” He frowned. “And it’s been taken by demons.”

Minerva clasped his arm. “Worry not. It belongs to Hyrule now.” She stretched her arm to gesture over the distant village. “We can grant our subjects one ruin to call their home.”

“You’re right.” The rito hummed quietly. “Perhaps we could call for an archaeologist.”

Minerva laughed lightly. “If it pleases you. Come on,” she beckoned to him, “our subjects grow impatient.”

The bulblins and Hyruleans finally arrived at the village within the basin, marking the end of their days-long march. The ancient stone buildings formed something of a city square within the swathe of encircled tents, and this was where the bulblins led Minerva and Hattori.

Their arrival had been noticed, as there were people gathered in the square - not bulblins, nor bats, nor humans. A gang of tall lizardlike humanoids stood in orderly fashion awaiting the bulblins’ approach.

“Geozards, too?” Hattori muttered.

“Hm,” was Minerva’s only reply.

When they finally arrived, one of the geozards stepped forward, this one sporting a taller headfin than the others. It spoke to one of the bulblins at the head of the pack in some harsh language, gesturing in the direction of the Hyruleans occasionally.

Minerva couldn’t tell what they were saying, aside from the obvious fact that the lizardlike creature was angered by her presence. She hated the fact that she could not understand them. She knew half a dozen languages from around the known world, but whatever language these demons spoke amongst themselves in their own home was not one of them. It was infuriating.

Finally, the geozard turned to Minerva, brushing aside the comparatively tiny bulblins it was speaking to. It stormed through the horde to face Minerva directly and spoke, this time in broken Hylian.

“You killed Gaius,” it said through scaly yellow lips and rows of razor teeth. Its voice was raspy and high-pitched, like it wasn’t quite used to breathing air. It stood almost as tall as the darknut in question, the fin atop its head making up the remainder. Shiny green and yellow scales lined its body, left uncovered but for the thin cloth pants it and its companions wore.

“A human is too weak,” it continued, drawing a vicious-looking sword from its side and pointing it toward Minerva. “Prove it.”

Minerva brandished her scepter. “Hattori, stand back. That is an order. And signal Anton, too.”

The rito stepped aside wordlessly, and the bulblins surrounding them cleared away without being commanded. They understood what was about to occur.

“My name is Minerva. I am the Queen of Hyrule, and your new ruler. If you wish to tell me your name before you die, do so.”

The geozard did not speak, but moved to lunge forward.

Before it could take a second step, Minerva flicked her wrist. The air grew heavy. Pressure reverberated through the air as the geozard was pushed to the ground, unable to move even a finger. Magical power surged through the Astral Scepter as Minerva held it, generating an inescapable force that totally incapacitated the demon. The Scepter’s power worked exactly as she imagined and commanded, as though she herself was born to wield the device.

“Is that it!?” she barked, keeping the Scepter trained on the geozard. The coolness of the haft grew even colder in her hand as she poured her magic into it, and yet it didn’t bother her as she knew a freezing temperature should.

The geozard groaned, unable to make any further utterances, let alone fight back.

Minerva raised the Scepter. The overwhelming force vanished. She put her boot on the geozard’s sword hand, keeping it pinned. “Serve me,” she said to it. “Become the subjects of the Queen of Hyrule. Tell this to your kin.”

The geozard slowly pushed itself to its knees, looking up at Minerva with what could only be fear in its glowing red eyes. It nodded.

Minerva looked around her. Bulblins, Hyruleans, and lesser geozards alike looked on in awe. She lifted her Scepter to the sky and shouted: “Are there any more who would challenge the Queen? Any more who would meet my wrath, that I may earn their loyalty?”

There was no response. No more demons approached. The remaining geozards didn’t move, even to help their leader stand.

“Good,” Minerva said. “Then we have work to do.”

#legend of zelda #fanfic #queen of evil

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chandelierslayer · 7 years

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OH MY GOSH.

So I’m gonna be talking about places, so I’ll put a “read more” thingy. Just in case y’all haven’t been to these places yet. I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. But basically this post is gonna be about place names. Cause I’m a Hyrule culture fanatic. So, HERE WE GO.

Your first tower is, of course, the one on the Great Plateau. Well, my second one was the Lake Tower, because I started off on the path of bread crumbs that the game leaves for you to follow, but got sidetracked because OOH WHAT’S THIS WAY? WHAT’S THAT WAY? LOOK AT ALL THE BEAUTIFULNESS. ALSO, SHINY OBJECT! Yeah, you get the picture. I didn’t stick around that area long; soon after activating the tower, I went back to the beaten path.

My third was the Dueling Peaks Tower. I hung around that area for a while, completed four more trials, and warped back up to the Great Plateau to get my gift from the Goddess. And then... I decided to do dumb things. XD

Let’s just say my fourth tower was the Central Tower. As in, the tower right in front of the castle. Yeahhhhh. Crazy. Crazy. It was never my plan to actually go to the tower. It was just that, while wandering around the Great Plateau once again, I got curious about one landmark or random thing after another, until I eventually was at a place where I could very clearly see the aforementioned tower of DOOM AND DESPAIR. I figured, hm, well, it’s really close, I can probly glide most of the way there, so I zoom in, I climb, I get the map data, I zoom back out, and/or just warp back to another place.

WELL.

It didn’t happen that quickly and smoothly. Let’s just say I died a lot. But by that point it was less curiosity and more “I STARTED THIS AND NOW I’M GONNA FINISH IT, SCREW YOU, GUARDIANS!” So now I have the map data for the place outside the most dangerous place in the game. Or.. something like that. And I was fascinated by a lot of the names of places, just like I was with the previous map piece I got. So here’s some thoughts and just me squeeing over names cause I’m a Hylian dork.

In the Lake Hylia area:

None of the names sound familiar, except Hylia’s, of course. My only note here is that in the Southeast area of this region, there’s a lake named “Lake of the Horse God,” and of course I started dancing happily because it reminded me of Epona. ^_^ <<33 Of course, they didn’t name it “Lake of the Horse Goddess,” but I’m interested to know what kind of god of horses they have in Hyrulean culture!!! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. My brain is already buzzing on just that.

The only other thing, which I was just reminded of, is that if you zoom out on the map, the very Eastern edge of the Lake Hylia region has a huge label that reads “Faron” and the very bottom of the map has a body of water named “Faron Sea” and I’m like. YES LET’S CHECK IT OUT. But I’m already trying to check out at least three other things at this point so I need to calm down and focus. XDD

In the Dueling Peaks area:

OH MY GOSH WHERE DO I START.

Okay so. Batrea Lake. Instantly reminded me of Uncle Bats. ...I mean, Batreaux. XD Nabi Lake and South Nabi Lake, Nabi sounds kind of like Navi. I know some of these are a stretch, but just wait, it keeps getting better. “Mable Ridge” reminded me of Maple, the witch that’s in a lot of the older games. “Lake Siela,” of course, sounds just like Ciela, the faerie in Phantom Hourglass, but with an S.

Sahasra Slope? Do I even have to point that one out? It’s an almost the exact same as the name of Sahasrala, the Kakariko Village elder in ALttP. Very fitting and kind of hilarious that the Sahasra Slope is right by where Kakariko is. (Or at least, I’m very sure the golden dot is leading me to Kakariko. That’s what the king said, anyway. If not, it’s somewhere in the area.)

Then we have the Pillars of Levia, which immediately made me think of Levias, the Great Sky Guardian, who I lovingly refer to as Grampa Fish. Even though he’s a whale. ...Anyway. THEN. MY FAVORITE. OMGOSH. “Bonooru’s Stand.” Basically Nabooru’s name but with a few differences. I’m thinking maybe Bonooru is the name of a Gerudo we haven’t heard of yet? EITHER WAY, I GOTTA CHECK IT OUT. I’m definitely heading there before I go to the village. Maybe I can finally get some good research material on Gerudo culture!!! Here’s hoping. It would make my life. <<33

In the evil area of death and destruction I mean, um, Central Hyrule area. Yeah, that... Yeah. In THAT PLACE:

First, there’s a lake called Lake Kolomo, which sounds almost like Lokomo... XD

More importantly, there’s an area called “Ranch Ruins,” with an oval-shaped line visible on the map if you zoom in all the way, in abooouuuuuut... close to where Lon Lon Ranch was in proximity to the castle in OoT. Not exactly the same, quite a bit more to the East than I would expect, but still, y’know, THERE. I’m DEFINITELY interested in checking that place out. Not now, though. I’m not checking out any more places in this region except the two shrines I saw on my way here. No more of these deathwish adventures for now. >.<

Northeast of the ranch ruins, is a place called “Mabe Prairie.” Yeah, you heard right. Mabe. As in Mabe Village, the place on Koholint. Koholint, as in the island that never really existed except in a dream. Mabe Village, home of Marin. They named a prairie after that place. T___T I just. Have a lot of feelings right now.

North of Mabe Prairie is Romani Plains, which I found awesome, obviously named after our favorite bow-shooting ranch girl from Termina. But more importantly (to me I guess), Northeast of that, just East of the castle, is a place called Crenel Hills! Crenel Hills!!! AS IN LIKE, MOUNT CRENEL. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

I’m sorry, I just really love The Minish Cap, it’s one of my favorite games ever, and I’m just. AHHHHHHHHH. I need to explore. I need it I need it I need it.

Of course, the location kind of throws my theories across the room to bounce them off the walls and go flying everywhere. I’m just. I need to study. Everything.

...That’s about it. NO WAIT. I forgot to mention that there are two mountains named after past kings of Hyrule! That was actually the first thing that caught my eye in this region. They’re named Mount Daphnes and Mount Gustaf. Gustaf is the one closer to the castle, which makes perfect sense to me, because King Daphnes wasn’t around until hundreds of years after Gustaf. But anyway...

I’M REALLY DONE NOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. GO DO SOMETHING ELSE WITH IT NOW. I GUESS. IF YOU WANT TO.

Stick a fork in me, I’m done.

EDIT: OH MY GOSH.

BONOORU IS THE NAME OF THE EFFING SCARECROW.

HOW COULD I FORGET SOMETHING LIKE THAT???

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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Okay I’m cool, I’m fine.

#Zelda Culture Studies #Hyrule Culture Studies #Breath of the Wild #Queue of the Wild #EDITED

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Have Faith

Beyond the pristine, welcoming shores of Great Bay Coast lies a dark foreboding secret that none ever live to tell, for it is a place of wickedness. To the north of the cape, the ominous stronghold that is the Gerudo Pirates's Fortress loom over the crashing waves, its intimidating size armed with an arsenal of canons and snipers. All who dares goes in never lives to make it out, and the bloody skulls of various Zoras victims were lurched onto spears as decorations across the citadel. Pirates invested the Fortress at every corner and the security is top notch, making it impossible to sneak in undetected. Behind the seaside structure is a lush vibrate jungle that stretch for miles, the steamy humidity rising from the moisten earth as the calls of tropical birds filled the treetops. In between the savage wilds and the unforgiving citadel rest an old coastal city hidden in the shadows of the Fortress. Once ruled by Hylians, the impressive stony settlement had been overrun by men of wicked hearts. The streets bustle with activity, humans of various species going about their business as they commit atrocities as if there were nothing wrong with them. Certain tattooed individuals inconspicuously roam the dirty streets selling illegal weapons and drugs, their breath reeking of cigar and alcohol. A couple people from the Wind Tribe drag a struggling Watarara carelessly across the glass ridden sidewalk, the poor bird squawking frantically in pain as he try to free himself of the net that held him. A Darknut dropped an emaciated Keaton into a small cage, the sick fox revealing to be bipedal as he strain himself to stand on two. A few Shiekah lash out at a terrified Hylian with vicious kicks, laughing as the person scream for them to cease. A scarred Lokomo hauled a thrashing Zora onto the city dock, struggling to keep the angry piscus under his control as she lash out and snap her teeth. She sneered, her eyes growing crazy, and she suddenly lunge at him with an evil bloodcurdling screech. The man dropped her as he jump back, narrowly missing her fangs as her teeth gaze his ankle. He curse profanities as he yank the offending Zora's tail roughly, yelling at her before hauling her into a metal crate. He slam her in with little care, and the Zora howl wildly as a few Shiekah and Cobble shut the crate and screw the lid shut. The metal box rattle and jerk violently as the Zora slam herself angerly from within, risking inflicted injury on herself. Feeling relieve that his job is done, the Lokomo wipe the sweat from his brow as he let them load the crate away onto a mini truck. He trudge through the sinful city, ignoring the criminal activities as nothing more then daily life on this city. Many Gerudo guards patrol the Fortress with an iron fist, having captured the city several centuries back. They dominated the entire town, operating it as a secret underground black market for their own benefits. Slaves, experiments, torture victims, live and stuffed trophies, sport fighters, whatever they deem fits that poor victim unlucky enough to be brought here will be bestow by them. The Lokomo man assemble into the old temple in the heart of the city, where he will await his next assignment. The Gerudo herd the several sea going people like him into the church like hoards of sheep, the room stinking of sweat and blood from attacks committed by sea life. Many were Lokomo like him. Some were Hylian. And a handful were a rare selection of Merpeople on wheelchairs. Few Gerudo stood at the stage as a projectile display images of Zoras in the white board behind them. The imagery flip through the various species of Zoras until it stop on a particular set of shark breeds. Sharks were present next to each type to represent the genetic relations between the Zoras and their animals of origin. The Gerudo at front pace to the back of the stage as she directed her attention to the board. "This month we are shifting our demands for something a little more dangerous." She said, using a ruler to point at the five distinct species of sharks and Zoras. "The lamnidae group, more commonly known as Mackerel Sharks, are a family of beasts consisting the most iconic killers known to mankind. Each of you will be assign a particular species of these Zoras to target. Your task is to capture a few individuals of these savages and bring them back here. Our leader will take care of the rest from their on." The Lokomo study the images with interest, excited at the prospects of hunting these terrible beast. Lamnidae are the dominate apex predators among the Zora people. There are four different species whom evolved from four different sharks; Koreoip Zoras (Carcharodon Carcharias Zorillis) for examples are humanoid Great White Sharks. They are 15 ft or taller with dames being larger then bulls, built like a tank and their muscular frames are packed with raw power. They are black to bluish grey or silvery chrome colored, though snow white had been reported, brightly colored chest and belly ranging from lavender to sapphire, emerald, ruby or gold, sometimes black or dark grays. The Zoras have glowing blood red markings that looks like skulls, warning others of their poisonous blood. Two long antennae, which in reality are modified dorsal fins, grew from behind the head and half way down their tails respectively. These appendages are sensitive to the changes in water and can detect shifting weather forecast. These hulking beasts are feared by sailors for their destructive and territorial nature and are sometimes killed by pirates to avoid competition or for sport like him. They also favor bleak dystopian societies and will chase off or kill outsiders. Koreoips are often nicknamed "Black Death" because of their violent and tyrannical nature. Makiiekdo Zora (Isurus Oxyrinchus Zorillis) are 9 ft and torpedo shaped, shorter, solid colored Mako Shark people with poisonous spines on their pectoral fins to protect against their Koreoip cousins. Their markings only glow on Zoran bulls, and their scales have a metallic sheen to it compare to the mythical Zoran Heroes's bejeweled silkiness. But Makiiekdo evolved to resemble the fable Zoras from the stories, their erect fins giving the illusion of them being bigger then they actually are. This lend to misidentification for years, sailors confusing them for the more attractive Sylovaakien Zora, the true name of Zoran Heroes, and cause many hazardous confrontation with these hyperactive Zoras. There were two other Zoras he recognized, but the creatures evolving from Porbeagle Sharks and Salmon Sharks live in temperate and icy waters respectively, and thus are seldom seen in these tropical climates. Especially the Koreoip's sister species. These imposing Zoras had been known to put up bloody fights that sends his adrenaline skyrocketing. They are fun to poach, and he was glad that interest had once again resurfaced in regards to these creatures. However, as he absorb the information before him, something about the chart threw him off, and he clear his throat as he raise his hand. "Yes?" "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I think there was a mistake with the diagram," He said, his voice gruff with an edge of confusion. "Oh? And what makes you come to that conclusion?" The woman said with a sly smirk. She saw with satisfaction the baffle and quizzical expression that befell nearly all the participants throughout the room. The Mers, however, were the only ones who seem uncomfortable or weary of the imagery before them. "The creature in between the Koreoip Zora and the Makiiekdo Zora," He referred, pointing at a regal anthropomorphic mako. Up till now, the chart always display the four main Makerel Shark Zoras available for high bounties. This year however, a new, fifth species had been included into the diagram. This shark creature look like it could be an overgrown Makiiekdo Zora, reaching 12 ft tall and sharing the exact same appearance. However, it is much more athletic and sleeker in build, and the fins are the longest of any Zora in the entire family. The eyes are also larger and the brilliant markings glitter with captivating bioluminescence. And its scales shine like polished pearls. "Ah, I'm glad you've noticed, Nyko," the woman nodded smugly as she turn to point to the Zora in question. "This, believe it or not, is the legendary Zoran Hero and your new objective, the Sylovaakien Zora." Gasps filled the room as everyone exploded into hush mumbling. The guard next to her rang a shrill bell to recapture their attention. "For years these Zoras were consider nothing more then fairy tales to motivate children with important life lessons. For years many had rule them out as something only viewed by drunken sailors. But not anymore. Our scouts had discovered that the Isariaic Mountains, the home of the Makiiekdo, is deeper then science had previously estimated, and an ancient city was found in these twilight depths. This city is carved out of beautiful glassy stones and packed with treasure waiting to be taken. For the first, the Longfinned Mako Sharks been record swimming in the wild via camera. If that isn't already exciting enough, we discovered pictures and engravings of Sylovaakien Zoras in Temples and buildings, and bladed fins lay scatter across the seafloor in the surrounding area. Ancient magical technology is also present throughout the city, describe accurately like the old stories where they are deem to be an advance underwater civilization. You now have a new assignment. You must bring back a live Sylovaakien. Our captain is more then eager to pay a fortune in return to owning one of the rarest and most treasured Zoras on the planet." "Wait, where are we suppose to find one?" Nyko questioned, skeptical over his new mission. This too much. He has no experience hunting for such a Zora. The aspects of going after one could take years given how elusive they are often describe to be. "As far as we're concern, these things are a pain to find if after so many years they are only discovered now." "We Gerudo had become quite suspicious of the Indigo-Go's for quite some time since discovering the hidden city, mainly of their lead guitarist. He fits the description of a typical Zoran Hero perfectly, and after months of keeping watch our spies confirm that he is indeed a Sylovaakien Zora." The Lokomo stop to register what he just heard. After a moment, he facepalmed, cursing himself. He knew there was something off with that guitarist the moment he first saw him during a concert. Sure he looks like a Makiiekdo Zora (like the rest of his kind) but his size, coloring, and fins are all wrong. He could never put his finger on why, but suddenly it all makes sense now. "You mean to tell me that this entire time there was this extremely rare and valuable Zora right in front of us and we never once question it?" The woman smirked, enjoying the drama that broke through the normally patient bounty hunters as a chorus of bickering filled the room. "Precisely. And at the moment he currently hangs around the city of his origin with the lead singer. You shall snare this sneaky bastard and bring him to the fortress to collect your prize. Do you accept your new mission?" Nyko grin at the great fortune that may spring forth from the guitarist's capture. He look at the woman in the eye, feeling a spark igniting from within. "I'll get my gear ready."

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The twilight mist roll into the night as the curtains of blackness chased away the gold embers of dusk. Nayru is accompany by Fierce Deity tonight it seems, their respective moons glowing warmly in the celestial heavens. Normally, the Hylian War God's lunar body would often reside over dry land to keep watch over his subjects as they sleep. Tonight however it seems his massive silvery moon hovers over the lapping ocean next to Nayru's small azure white body. Behind them was an even smaller moon from another dimension, sitting quietly and far away in space. It has a tendency of appearing randomly all over Termina with little to no explanation, and a distinct mark of the Triforce was engraved in the middle of its golden form. Many rumors concerning the celestial body speculate that the lonely rock is in fact the moon from the mythical realm of Hyrule, rumored by many to be the afterlife. The Zoras themselves knows this to be partially true, and they are the only ones aware that the realm is a real land, for lost travelling Zoras had proven their Hyrulian citizenship to their government. It fact some Zoran species in Termina only exists in Hyrule. But for the sake of keeping the land safe, they lock the information away from the rest of the Terminian public. Mikau and Lulu relax on the grassy seafloor of a natural park near the Isariaic Mountains, watching the stars twinkly through the magical waves above. The whole undersea world is forested with large, tree sized corals with explosive colors and a luminescence glow, their branches reaching out for the twisting waters ahead accompanied with towering kelp. Star dust sprinkle from the heavens and snowed into the Ocean Realm, being whisk around by the soft currents. Some of the particles floated in place across the seas, blinking gently like they would in the sky. The watery world was filled with these lovely lights every night, providing a magical wonder as they loom around the Coral trees like fireflies in the purple tinted waters. "It is amazing how crystal clear the stars look under water; it was as if their were no surface at all," Lulu smiled as she nuzzle into Mikau's chest. The larger Zora couldn't be more happier with her by his side. Mikau nodded as he tight his grip on her, rubbing their noses together as he responded to her. "That's why I always prefer the night. The ocean has this mystical whim to it that you can't get during the day. Its relaxing, and the purple hue of the waters get is pleasing to the eyes, though to humans the nightly purples is almost pitch black in their perspective." "Humans are daytime creatures. With the exception of Mers, they have poor night visions unless they wear special goggles or something," Lulu commented, and she saw the larger Zora nodding at the information. Mikau would often have minimal contact with humans for his own safety, knowing that his species is at risk of poaching. Thus, he doesn't know as much about the species as he like to admit. The stars fade in and out of existence as they continue stargazing, occasionally spotting a shooting star whizzing through the galaxies. They remain on the seafloor for another hour, cuddling each other as the sounds of the waves lull them into a sleepless bliss. Far beyond, the silhouettes of Longfinned Mako Sharks, Mikau's ancestral brethren, crept along the shadows of the coral forest, vanishing swiftly. They as well as their Zoran equivalent, Sylovaakien Zoras, are often nicknamed "phantoms of the deep" by many Zoras for their elusive nature. They would occasionally brush Mikau affectionately, with the Zora tenderly petting their fins and gills. Some of the sharks nuzzle into them, engaging in small talk through telepathy as shark naturally lack vocal cords to speak like other animals. However, this is more of blessing, for it allows the animals to easily communicate with humans as well as not being restricted to speak to their related Zora species like so many vocal fish are forced to across Termina. Lulu giggle at the shark, letting one snuggle between her and Mikau. The Mako smile, getting comfortable as she allow the Zoras to stroke her. After what felt like hours of slacking off, Mikau sat up with a stretch, the muscles rippling as he crack his neck. He stood and held his hand out for Lulu, who took it gratefully and was help to her flippers. The sharks yawn lazily as Lulu giggled. "For a rebel you're quiet the gentlemen," she mused, playfully poking his gills. "I wouldn't say gentlemen. More in line of charismatic is more like it." 'Well, I'd say you're the charismatic rebel, Mikau,' a shark piped in, shaking the fine powdery sands from his silvery blue scales. 'I mean, you do have a tendency of breaking the rules and doing crazy stunts. I'm sure if Nicoda and Ruuna were here they would be so proud to know their son had gotten in trouble with the law enforcement for a bit after one of your failed schemes.' "Oh! They're proud of me all right," Mikau cooed as he gaze towards to skies beyond the surface. "My brothers and sisters were all chilled and simply adventurous; they never really done anything risky as far as I know, especially since our dad was a military leader with an obvious authority over our city. Don't want to make him look bad ya know? The worst anyone ever did was when my older brother Shoal accidentally impregnated a Makiiekdo Zora after she lied to him about being a full grown Sylovaakien. My parents' reactions were quite hilarious looking back at it. Honestly I'd think they wouldn't mind me spicing things for 'em. In fact, I think I'll pay them a visit." Mikau's fins lengthen to maximum size, sharpening into scimitar blades. They held the Mark of Nayru neatly engrave onto it by the Goddess Herself. With a flap of his mighty and flexible swords, Mikau blasted off towards the echoing moans of the waves. He twirl elegantly as his lean body twist with ease, his fins cutting the water to increase his speed. With explosive power, he breach through the waves, sending sprays of waters and crystallized stardust in every direction like a firework display. He soar 20 ft into the air, his swirling shades of purple markings, artistically gracing his entire snow white body, erupting into a shower of dancing rave lights as he back flips fluidly. Certain stars seem to brighten in response, and one of them shot through the cosmos in joy. Lulu poked her head out of the water, watching her friend preforming tricks in the air as he plummet back into the sea. He landed with a great SPLASH! and water once again flew everywhere. Mikau blasted through the surface again a moment later, spinning like a spinner shark with the same light display. The colors became a aurora of rainbows, blurring with his twirling motion as he released a joyous dolphin like squeak. She smile as she watch him playfully leap for the stars, clearly happy as he trill and chime all the while. However, Lulu spotted an ominous sight looming behind the jagged rocks protruding off the shore of a nearby island. The shine reflecting of metal hauls gave away the ship's position, and Lulu's eyes widen in horror as a sinister harpoon aim dangerously in Mikau's fleeting direction. "Mik-!" BOOM! "AH-!!!" The silver tip pierce right through scales and flesh as the Zoran Hero was struck back by the force of the impact. An electric jolt blast through his entire body, silencing the Zora as he briefly lost his senses and drop towards the buffeting waves. Blood spiral sloppily behind him as the Zora tumble clumsily towards the water, his whooshing fins slicing the air as he fell. He landed heavily, the force of the crash echoing across the vast oceans. The harpoon crackle again, and another discharge blazed across the water and both Zoras yelp in startle pain. The sharks bolted into hiding, spooked by the sudden disturbance as they flee for cover. Mikau seem to grow alarm instantly as he try to make sense of the situation. The distinct calls of excited men hooted into the night, and before he could speak to a frantic Lulu, he felt himself being yank back in the boat's direction. "What in the-?!" Lulu scream and rush over to his side, trying to pry the metal arrow from her friend as he jerk and thrash angrily. A chaos of turbulence stir from their erratic movements as a cloud of bubbles shored the struggling Zoras. The spear had cut clean through his shoulder, and blood pooled around them in a mystifying scarlet. Mikau and Lulu try to bite through the elastic neon cord that connected the harpoon to the boat, but each time they did so they were greeted with a painful shock that left their tongues feeling numb. Feeling desperation building up, she held onto Mikau for dear life, trying to think of any way to get the wretched spear out of her friend as she continue to try and churn the metal aggressively between her sharp teeth. Mikau bump his head against the side of the ship, earning an angry shout in protest from the offend Zora. Lulu felt a metal bucket striking at her skull as a Lokomo toss it as her while yelling something. The female Zora unintentionally release her grip on Mikau, holding her head as pain rang in her ears. Mikau was haul up via cord, a rain of blood trickling down his chest to sprinkle the water below. The Lokomo on board stare at the large Zora in astonishment as an eruption of red exploded across his brimming, luminescence markings in retaliation, sending rays of angry scarlet in every which way. The crew were surprise at how easy the outcome of the hunt turn out and were proud that their first day on the job had ended successfully. They reach for the livid Zora and reel him aboard. Instantly, Mikau exploded into a hissing ball of scales and fury, thrashing everywhere while he hook his claws into their flesh and gnash his shark-like fangs threateningly. The men grew startle and yell in a language he couldn't understand and they scurry about like pitiful insects as they quickly pinned him down by the throat and held his wrists above his head. He snarl as he squirm, and the pectoral fins grew and sharpen steadily in response to his distress. "Wow! He really is a Sylovaakien Zora! Look at those beautiful, bladed fins!" One shouted in Lokomo.

Oh no. Language barrier. "That's amazing," another man agree as he prod the edge of one of Mikau's swords, much to the Zora's annoyance. He yelp as he pull his hand back and blew at it, a stream of blood cascading from the cut on his finger. "Woah, just by gently touching it it draws blood. I bet no one messes with this badass; he's basically a walking switch knife!" Nyko watch from a few feet as he marvel at the frustrated shark man before him. Beforehand, he never once bother meddling with the Indigo-Go’s to avoid having his name pandered all over the news. Zoras are already murderous enough if one tries to mess with one; the scars he has gain over years of hunting them is proof of their animalistic savagery. And harassing an important and well respected individual of their race is basically a death sentence. Some risks were simply not worth it, he would tell himself. But tonight, as he study the pissed off guitar yelling curses at his captors in Zoran, a sense of pride overwhelmed him. He order his crew to fetch some handcuffs and magically enhanced chains to restrain the Zora, removing his cigar to release a puff of smoke as he gaze smugly at his biggest catch. The Gerudo will be so pleased with him, he'll be living large for the rest of his life! Mikau glare at the humans gawking at him, hissing not unlike a snake as he try to yank his wrists free. He gaze up at the starlit sky; the biggest of them, a white hot ball of spikes who knew was his father, seem to blaze intensely in response to his predicament, but Nayru's Moon bathe him with warm silvery light while Fierce Deity cast him a rare, calming glow, also mellow and at ease. The Gods were completely calm, not at all concern at their caress him with their ghostly hues. It was at that moment that Mikau understood their silent message, and a sly smirk grew on his snow white face. He completely relax, watching the excited men closely as he sung a shrill, whistling tone akin to a whale's song. Down in the water, Lulu perk at the chime emitted from the boat. Shaking her sore head, she glance up at the ship and spotted Nayru silently looking down at her. A chill shot up her spine as a haunting feminine voice echo in the back of her subconscious. "Jump." Lulu huff knowingly, understanding what she must do to save the Zora she loves from the iron clutches of men. She duck under the water and dove deep into the inky abyss, a spark of neon bubbles gurgling towards the surface behind her. She turn to face the now distant waves, and with a burst of speed, Lulu blazed through the water, passing the worried Longfinned Mako Sharks as she climb higher and higher. In a blast of liquid crystals, she flew out of the water and became airborne, shimmering dewdrops trending from her fins. The men turn at the sight of her and gasp in shock, but she didn't care as her gaze landed on Mikau. He smile at her, knowing that he had set his faith in her, and seeing that silence boost of encouragement and trust was the strength she needed. Her heart nearly melted at the sight of him, but she had to stay focus. With gravity claiming her the Zora rush towards the vessel, dive bombing into the fray.

She struck a man with outstretched claws, cutting deep into his adornment as she drag them through his skin. The deck exploded into chaos, men and women rushing to seize the intruder. The people still holding Mikau lessen their grip accidentally from the confusion, and the Zoran Hero rip his arms free and swung his sword at the man holding him by the throat. The Lokomo wheezed as he fell to the deck withering in agony, blood pooling out from the wound on his neck. Mikau twirl swiftly to his flippers swinging a kick at an oncoming bounty hunter, sending them flying overboard. With all his might, he grip at the harpoon still holding him and yanked it hard from his chest, holding back a yell as he flung it straight at a approaching renegade. The spear struck into his heart and he drop like a rock dead upon impact. Lulu duck a metal pole as it swoosh over where her head had been seconds ago, and ram her attacker with teeth clashing, shaking her head as she bite down hard. She quickly darted about the deck, the pointed eared humans chasing after her from every which direction. Her claws rake at a assaulting thug's face, earning a scream as she succeeded in gashing into his eye. She rolled from an oncoming sword dropping onto her from a swordswoman, and bit into her ankle. She toss the rebel towards an charging maniac, watching as they crash into a heap on the floor. Mikau dance his way over to her side, winking charmingly at her. Lulu beamed, happy that to see that characteristic charm still radiating from her best friend... More then a best friend. "I knew you'll come, Angel Shark" Mikau said as his tail wrap around her protectively. They stood back to back as anger Lokomo advance menacingly towards them. "You never failed me before. And with our combined courage, we can overcome anything as long as we stick together." "Oh, Mikki," Lulu cooed, mirroring his steps as they slowly back themselves to the edge. "I'll fight with you to the bitter end, no matter what happens. As long as I am by your side, I am more then happy to be by your side." Mikau smile warmly at her before turning his fiery blue gaze back at the mob of Lokomo. The crew grew hesitant, unsure of how to approach the Sylovaakien Zora without getting decapitated. Nyko watch the display with blazing golden eyes, anger boiling his heated blood as he rush into his quarters and for grab his pistol. Loading the projectiles, he rush out and aim it for Lulu's head, his finger pulling the trigger. Mikau spotted the man's action, and with quick reflexes he shoved Lulu into the floor as a bullet roar over the Zoras. The wound in his shoulder protested with fury, but the Zoran Hero knew he had little time to meddle in his misery. Mikau charge head first into Nyko, the Lokomo panicking as he fire another round. Lulu yell at him with her hand outstretched, begging for her beloved "friend" to cease his assault in fear of being shot. Mikau felt the projectile grazing his arm, but that did not stop his rampage. Determine to eliminate the source of the problem, he press on, his sword fins catching the glow of the moons. Nyko slam the gun away and swipe the Zoran Hero across the chest with his scimitar, hoping it would slow him down. Mikau seem unfazed by the pain however, and with an animalistic roar that rattle the ship, the Sylovaakien Zora spun his blades in his socket, turning the point forwards, and thrust the fin into the Lokomo's stomach. Nyko gasp a silent scream, shakily reaching his hands to remove the sword. Mikau gave him a stern kick and he slid out of his blade, crumbling to the floor. Nyko squirm a bit before going still, his eyes glazing over. Mikau pants, licking his fangs as he turn to glare back at the rest of the crew. The Lokomo squeak in sudden terror at his murderous stare, and scatter to hurry into hiding as they bolt to safety. Lulu shakily stood, watching the dead Lokomo with a startle wide eyed expression. Mikau sigh as he trudge to her side, putting his hand on her shoulder. He gave a weak smile as he spoke in a soothing whisper. "Sorry. It had to be done. He would kill us both if I didn't stop him, and possibly more innocent Zoras would be in danger if he lives." Lulu calm down, nodding silently as she held his hand. She knew he was right; scums like him will often go around hurting innocent people for petty reasons, and it is his job as a Sylovaakien Zora to eliminate these sinful men before they spread more destruction. Without another word, they leap over the edge and into the ocean below, barely making a sound as they put as much distant from them and the ship as possible. They swam for many miles, and soon the colorful blinking lights of their home capital, Zothora, came into view. It nestle comfortably in the undersea valley, surrounded by lush, beautiful coral forests breathing life into the marine ecosystem. Millions of nightly fish flock everywhere, filling the water in positive activity as the first sighs of nocturnal Zoras darted in and out the "trees", catching prey as they swim along. Mikau slowed down considerably until he can to a stop, not escaping Lulu's attention. He grin, chuckling warmly with his thoughts as she watch him quizzically. "Oh Mikau. What is it? Are you hurting from your injuries?" "No," the Zoran Hero smile, trapping the female Zora in a light hug. Lulu tremble as the male rest his weary head atop her crown. "I just want to say thank you. You always stuck by my side no matter how bad things get. You are not afraid to put your life on the line, and your courage to face life’s hazards had been my source of many songs I write with Japas. You are strong willed and loyal, always putting others first. You're the best...friend I could ever have, and I couldn't be happier with anyone else. So thank you for being the greatest person in all of Termina, Lulu."

Lulu sense the shift in his voice as he user out the word "friend" and her heart flutter in her chest. Deep down, she knew all too well he shared feelings with her, and being by his side is the motivational boost of strength she needs to remind herself to right the wrong. Nayru glowed proudly high above, and the three moons lined in a neat formation to shower the Zoras in their heavenly light over their triumph .

"Well done, my children," whispered Nayru, a turret of water carrying sea shells whisking around them in celebration.

Lulu smile, nuzzling into the nape of Mikau’s neck as she recall her moments of heroism. The lights of the underwater city bloom in the background, turning their forms into silhouettes. As long as she and Mikau trust in Nayru, nothing can tear them down, and her spirit burns strong in her heart.

“You’re welcome, Mikau. And thank you too, for always believing in me.”

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Thanks for reading! I had to rush the ending to meet the deadline, but I’ll edit it so it’ll have a better conclusion later on, probably over at Fanfiction.net. I hope you enjoyed my short story. More to come in celebration to Lukau Week! Also, there might be mistakes here and there since I was force to rush this. I’ll keep an eye out to edit them when I get the chance. I hope you enjoy this.

Happy Lukau Week!

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