andimidna
Smash Master
UPDATE: AS OF THE SMASH DIRECT, MIDNA HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS AN ASSIST TROPHY
UPDATE 2: D. L. C.
“Hmm! So these are the weapons you use in your world? You really think this thing can slay the creatures of twilight? Eeeheeheehee!"
UPDATE 2: D. L. C.
“Hmm! So these are the weapons you use in your world? You really think this thing can slay the creatures of twilight? Eeeheeheehee!"
-Midna
Ah, Midna. Who can forget her? She stole just about every scene in which she appeared in; she is also the only Zelda character who boasts both a backstory and dynamic development. Unlike other companion characters like Navi and Fi, she became known for something other than being highly annoying.
WHO IS MIDNA?
For those of you who don't know who Midna is, I feel the following spoiler tag will successfully give you the gist of her character.
It contains MAJOR spoilers for Twilight Princess, so you've been warned!
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Ah, Midna. Who can forget her? She stole just about every scene in which she appeared in; she is also the only Zelda character who boasts both a backstory and dynamic development. Unlike other companion characters like Navi and Fi, she became known for something other than being highly annoying.
WHO IS MIDNA?
For those of you who don't know who Midna is, I feel the following spoiler tag will successfully give you the gist of her character.
It contains MAJOR spoilers for Twilight Princess, so you've been warned!
Midna initially shows up when Link, trapped in Wolf form, is imprisoned in the dungeon of Hyrule Castle. She immediately shows her snarky and sarcastic personality, choosing to taunt him for quite a bit about his situation. Even when she does help him, she insists on riding him around like a horse. She's an imp in both body and personality.
In addition to being sarcastic, Midna is also mysterious. She enlists Link in helping her find a few ancient artifacts known as the Fused Shadows, yet refuses to tell him what she will do with them. Complicating matters, the Light Spirits and a few other wise NPCs warn Link that the Fused Shadows Midna is seeking contain a terrible, evil power.
Midna does more as a companion than simply give advice. While Link is in his Wolf form (which is roughly a third of the game), Midna is a great asset to your adventure. She helps Link target hard to reach ledges and uses her magic to fight alongside Link. She uses her hair to grab enemies and paralyzes foes with dark magic. There are many types of enemies that cannot be defeated without Midna's assistance.
Eventually, Midna is fatally wounded. Link, trapped in his wolf form, must race the dying imp all the way to Princess Zelda's catsle in order to find help. The entire time this tragic piece of music is playing in the background; it really makes for one of the most emotional scenes ever in a Zelda game.
Eventually, Midna's personality undergoes a pretty dramatic transformation. She grows to admire Link's courage and willingness to risk his life for others. When Midna is fatally wounded and Zelda sacrifices herself to save the imp, Midna's perspective on "Light Dwellers" finally changes. Although she originally believed they were just cowardly and servile weaklings, she saw the strength and courage that Link possessed.
Of course, Midna herself is no stranger to hardship. Although she was originally the Twilight Princess, Zant managed to overthrow her and turn her into an imp with the Triforce of Power. She was forced to watch as all of her people became nothing more than beasts. She reveals this sad backstory to Link after Zelda's sacrifice. She also reveals that she originally wanted the Fused Shadows to help her people... but she decides to help the light dwellers, too.
Midna still retains some of her previous sarcasm, but she has now become much more emotional and caring. She's the closest thing to a friend Link has, and is always there with critical advice in even the deepest of dungeons. Eventually, Midna manages to slay Zant... but one more challenge awaits.
Ganondorf is alive and incredibly powerful; he has transformed into a form of pure magical energy. Midna uses the Fused Shadows to warp into a magical form of her own. Realizing that Link cannot survive while the two titans dual, she gives him a sad grin and teleports the hero away.
As Link hopelessly watches from afar, he watches the castle that was the arena blow up. BOOM. The player and Link are left watching the dust from the explosion settle, and are eventually greeted with this ominous sight: Ganondorf on horseback, holding Midna's helmet in his hand
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Ganondorf has survived, but he has expended a great deal of his power and is back in human form. After Link defeats him in an epic swordfight (SAKURAI: GANONDORF USES A SWORD!), the Light Spirits reveal that Midna has also survived... and with Ganondorf defeated, she has reverted to her true form.
Midna then decides that it is time to return to her own realm and her own people. She realizes, however, that while there was a connection between the two worlds, hate and evil would be the results. She turns to Link and says, "I...See you later." After her goodbye, she breaks the Mirror of Twilight, separating the two realms forever.
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In addition to being sarcastic, Midna is also mysterious. She enlists Link in helping her find a few ancient artifacts known as the Fused Shadows, yet refuses to tell him what she will do with them. Complicating matters, the Light Spirits and a few other wise NPCs warn Link that the Fused Shadows Midna is seeking contain a terrible, evil power.
Midna does more as a companion than simply give advice. While Link is in his Wolf form (which is roughly a third of the game), Midna is a great asset to your adventure. She helps Link target hard to reach ledges and uses her magic to fight alongside Link. She uses her hair to grab enemies and paralyzes foes with dark magic. There are many types of enemies that cannot be defeated without Midna's assistance.
Eventually, Midna is fatally wounded. Link, trapped in his wolf form, must race the dying imp all the way to Princess Zelda's catsle in order to find help. The entire time this tragic piece of music is playing in the background; it really makes for one of the most emotional scenes ever in a Zelda game.
Eventually, Midna's personality undergoes a pretty dramatic transformation. She grows to admire Link's courage and willingness to risk his life for others. When Midna is fatally wounded and Zelda sacrifices herself to save the imp, Midna's perspective on "Light Dwellers" finally changes. Although she originally believed they were just cowardly and servile weaklings, she saw the strength and courage that Link possessed.
Of course, Midna herself is no stranger to hardship. Although she was originally the Twilight Princess, Zant managed to overthrow her and turn her into an imp with the Triforce of Power. She was forced to watch as all of her people became nothing more than beasts. She reveals this sad backstory to Link after Zelda's sacrifice. She also reveals that she originally wanted the Fused Shadows to help her people... but she decides to help the light dwellers, too.
Midna still retains some of her previous sarcasm, but she has now become much more emotional and caring. She's the closest thing to a friend Link has, and is always there with critical advice in even the deepest of dungeons. Eventually, Midna manages to slay Zant... but one more challenge awaits.
Ganondorf is alive and incredibly powerful; he has transformed into a form of pure magical energy. Midna uses the Fused Shadows to warp into a magical form of her own. Realizing that Link cannot survive while the two titans dual, she gives him a sad grin and teleports the hero away.
As Link hopelessly watches from afar, he watches the castle that was the arena blow up. BOOM. The player and Link are left watching the dust from the explosion settle, and are eventually greeted with this ominous sight: Ganondorf on horseback, holding Midna's helmet in his hand
Ganondorf has survived, but he has expended a great deal of his power and is back in human form. After Link defeats him in an epic swordfight (SAKURAI: GANONDORF USES A SWORD!), the Light Spirits reveal that Midna has also survived... and with Ganondorf defeated, she has reverted to her true form.
Midna then decides that it is time to return to her own realm and her own people. She realizes, however, that while there was a connection between the two worlds, hate and evil would be the results. She turns to Link and says, "I...See you later." After her goodbye, she breaks the Mirror of Twilight, separating the two realms forever.
WHAT can Midna do?
If you've played Twilight Princess, you probably already know everything Midna has up her sleeve; if you have forgotten or haven't played the game, check out this section for a shortlist of Midna's canonical moves.
This section isn't a Smash Bros. moveset; it's an explanation of Midna's powers in Twilight Princess.
[collapse= Midna's Abilities]If you've played Twilight Princess, you probably already know everything Midna has up her sleeve; if you have forgotten or haven't played the game, check out this section for a shortlist of Midna's canonical moves.
This section isn't a Smash Bros. moveset; it's an explanation of Midna's powers in Twilight Princess.
Midna is relatively skilled in dark magic. She can create a ball of twilight energy that functions similar to shadow ball or an aura sphere; it can be seen in the image below. This move is powerful enough to break through steel.
Midna can use far more than simple projectiles, however. She can send out area-of-effect dark magic that briefly stuns or slows all enemies within a certain range. Such a skill is essential to Wolf Link's battle prowess; certain types of enemies can only be hurt after Midna stuns them. An example of the this attack can be seen in the image below.
The above image also shows another of Midna's abilities: her shapeshifting hair. You thought Dixie Kong's hair was unique? Midna can make hers turn into a hand and use it for a variety of grabs.
Grabs aren't the only use for her hair. She can also use her own hair as a more powerful, direct weapon: she slays one major boss by impaling him with her hair.
Midna also has access to three other attributes: hovering, vanishing, and teleportation. Midna constantly hovers throughout the course of the game. She has also shown the ability to turn into shadow and twilight; such a maneuver can easily be used as a dodge or defensive move.
Finally, Midna can teleport. You say teleportation isn't that unique in Smash Bros? Midna's brand of teleportation is highly unique. She can teleport not just herself, but other people and objects; she constantly moves Link around the world and even transports the Bridge of Eldin at one point. Teleporting other people would make for an interesting attack... but we'll get to that soon enough.
For now, I'd like to discuss one more attribute: Fused Midna. When Midna collects all three of the Fused Shadows, she can use them to transform into a monster that puts even Giga Bowser to shame. In this form, she even fights Ganon himself.
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Midna can use far more than simple projectiles, however. She can send out area-of-effect dark magic that briefly stuns or slows all enemies within a certain range. Such a skill is essential to Wolf Link's battle prowess; certain types of enemies can only be hurt after Midna stuns them. An example of the this attack can be seen in the image below.
The above image also shows another of Midna's abilities: her shapeshifting hair. You thought Dixie Kong's hair was unique? Midna can make hers turn into a hand and use it for a variety of grabs.
Grabs aren't the only use for her hair. She can also use her own hair as a more powerful, direct weapon: she slays one major boss by impaling him with her hair.
Midna also has access to three other attributes: hovering, vanishing, and teleportation. Midna constantly hovers throughout the course of the game. She has also shown the ability to turn into shadow and twilight; such a maneuver can easily be used as a dodge or defensive move.
Finally, Midna can teleport. You say teleportation isn't that unique in Smash Bros? Midna's brand of teleportation is highly unique. She can teleport not just herself, but other people and objects; she constantly moves Link around the world and even transports the Bridge of Eldin at one point. Teleporting other people would make for an interesting attack... but we'll get to that soon enough.
For now, I'd like to discuss one more attribute: Fused Midna. When Midna collects all three of the Fused Shadows, she can use them to transform into a monster that puts even Giga Bowser to shame. In this form, she even fights Ganon himself.
HOW would Midna play?
Movesets go here; submit anything you have!
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There are actually a few potential options for Midna. Her True Form could be used as a transformation or even her base form; however, since she displays more abilities in her Imp Form and it is far more iconic, I will explain about that here.
Even within her Imp Form, Midna could work two ways: she could stand alone or ride atop the back of Wolf Link. My personal preference if fighting alone, and that is the moveset that I have designed. I may add a Wolf Link one later, or you can suggest one if you wish.
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Imp Midna has one defining trait: she floats about one body height above the ground. This has much more of an effect on gameplay than the floating of Mewtwo. Small characters such as Pikachu and Kirby can find some of their attacks passing right under Midna as she snickers above them! She's not too hard to hit if the opponent has any idea what's going on, but she does take away several attacks just by standing still!
Floating also makes Midna one of the lightest characters in the game, yet she is very slow and her jumps aren't great. Her attacks, many of which would involve her hair, have deceptive range and power. Midna's power isn't quire on Dedede, DK, or Bowser levels, but her attacks pack about as large as punch as Lucario's; she's the most powerful of lightweights.
As for her specials, they are as follows:
Neutral B: Twilight Stun
A circle of darkness expands around Midna; it slowly grows larger and larger the longer she holds it. All enemies that touch the circle are frozen, and when Midna releases, she quickly attacks all of them for respectable damage (7%). Unfortunately, if Midna's circle expands too large without touching a character, it breaks and deals her the damage instead. Midna can cancel it, but there is exit lag. This move is punishable and easy to avoid, so it must be used carefully; this is edgeguarding's greatest friend, however, and makes Midna dangerous when used correctly.
Side B: Twilight Ball
This is a simple projectile that functions similar to Mega Man's Mega Buster. It can fire rapidly, has short range, and causes only minor damage. This is mainly used for spacing.
Down B: Twilight Merge
Midna temporarily becomes one with the shadows. Anyone who touches her during this time will take damage instead of dealing it. This has exit and entrance lag, so it can be predicted and punished. Her transformation only lasts a second.
Up B: Twilight Teleport
Standard teleportation move that functions similar to Zelda's. Perhaps it could have the added effect of draggin anyone who touches it along for a ride, as happens in Twilight Princess?
Final Smash: Fused Midna
Midna morphs into her most powerful form. Her movement is greatly reduced, and she loses all but an incredibly powerful melee attack and moderately powerful ranged attack. Touching her also deals damage. This transformation lasts for 15 seconds or so.
Since none of her specials make use of her hair, it would be used in her smash attacks and grabs. Her tilts could involving diving down from her floating position to strike the ground and other useful techniques.
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It may not be the Midna move set we want, but it's the one we deserve, note my Midna is riding wolf Link.
B Up: Howling twilight teleport: Wolf Link Howl's one of his teleport tunes from the game as a sound effect while they teleport slightly less far than Zelda or Mewtwo, taking less time than Zelda but more time than Mewtwo.
B Forward: Lunge and Rip: Like Diddy Kong's B Forward, the wolf lunges forward with his fangs, if you hit right it grabs/pins someone on the ground, hitting the button again, or an a button, or any button, rips out the soul, or whatever I tore out of things in twilight princess.
B Down: Shadow Paralysis: Midna sends out that circle that locks enemies in place with a little electricity at their feet. A small stun.
B Neutral: Finger Spikes: Midna's hair fist thing becomes an open hand and shoots finger spikes forward.
A Attacks: If they're aimed low, it's generally wolf link clawing or biting. If they're aimed high, it's generally Midna attacking with her giant ponytail fist aura. If they're aimed forward or not aimed it's a mix.
Final Smash: Hey Listen!: Midna sends out a larger version of the B Down circle, if it hits, Midna starts cackling as Navi and Tatl fly around the screen smacking the opponent up like the Kat and Ana assist trophy, then they fly off screen and come back holding Fii in sword mode, and drop Fii on the opponent, then while Fii is stuck int he opponent they drop king of red lions on Fii and the opponent.
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B: Dominion Rod- works like it does in the game visually, but actually gives damage, since it shoots out and comes back, it would be similar to Toon Link's Boomerang.
Down B: Water Bomb, Bombling, Big Bomb- Link doesn't just use one type of bomb in Twilight Princess. He has special floaty Water Bombs to use explosives underwater, and the iconic name-changing walking bomb, to explode something not near you. This would work similarly to Peach's Side Tilt, in the sense that there are 3 moves in one. Water Bombs and Bomblings would be the most common, both having a 45% chance of appearing. However, the Big Bomb would only have a 10% chance, and would be the most powerful.
Water Bomb- when thrown, it slowly floats around, partially aimed towards a nearby opponent if there is one, it is by far the most useless of the 3, it moves so slowly that it is easy to avoid.
Bombling- This one's great. Once taken out, it runs forward and if it hits anything... BOOM. This is by far the most unique bomb.
Big Bomb- This one isn't from Twilight Princess, it represents the regular bomb, but is differentiated by being larger. So when you pull it out, it is 2x larger with 2x the explosion, and does a higher damage than the rest.
Side B: Spinner. Midna jumps on the spinner and spins to the side pressed. It's pretty self-explanatory. It wouldn't do too much damage, but would raise her high enough to not be vulnerable to an attack. It would be a great side recovery and would last a pretty long time. This move is somewhat comparable to Sonic, Yoshi, and Squirtle.
Up B: Ooccoo Warp- Yep! Completely different from Imp Midna's! Ooccoo Jr spins around Midna and you warp to wherever you point to.
Midna has the Twilight Sword.
A: Wooden Statue jab
AA: Wooden Statue swing- horizontally
AAA: Wooden Statue swing- vertically
Wooden Statue- works like a short bat, not much to say.
Down A: Magic Spin- she spins, and twilight magic (bubbles, orbs, and elecricity) blast from beneath her outward
Up A: Upward Fire Blast- Midna blasts fire upward
Side A: Swings Twilight Sword- to the side pointed to, it can float on it's own, and works like Lum, which turns Midna into a puppet character.
The Dominion Rod now gets a new use, if you hit the sword with the Dominion Rod, it loses it's control, and returns to you slowly. Slow enough that you can get it back in control by using the Dominion Rod right after losing control. What makes this different from Rosalina is this, and the fact that the sword cannot die, however, if it gets hit enough, it will simply fall down on the stage (which will take a lot of attacking) a lay there uncontrolled, you will have to go and revive it with your Dominion Rod if this happens. But as her moveset without the sword is just as good, this doesn't leave her as vulnerable.
Now, when the sword comes back to her, her smashes change
A: Sword Jab
AA: Sword swipe- forward--->vertical in a "scooping motion"
AAA: Sword Spin/Great Spin (one of the last sword skills in Twilight Princess)
Down A: Ending Blow (sword skill in Twilight Princess)
Up A: Jump Strike (sword skill in Twilight Princess)
Side A: Never changes, always swings the sword closer or furthew away or towards Midna depending on direction. This move is basically a cooler Luma Shot.
Aerial attacks aren't affected by if Midna has the sword or not(unless specified otherwise), they do 1.5x the damage if she's holding it, but if the sword is somewhere else on the stage, it can hit opponents in different places. That's how they balance.
Air: Magic Ring- it's a ring of magic. It could take the appearance of Imp Midna's electric field, her twilight particle division tactic, her twilit orbs, either one is fine. Maybe even the blue magic near the bottom of the OP.
FAir: Twilight Blast- another magic-based attack, it will also look like one of those types of magic listed, but each will be different.
BAir: Twilightning Kick- Zelda's Lightning Kick with a new aesthetic of one of those magic types. Since Rosalina takes Peach's dash attack, I'd be surprised if Midna took absolutely nothing from Zelda, besides, it would be disguised as a new move.
Without Sword
DAir: Kicks down and goes to the ground fairly quickly, but also blasts magic upward, which is unique to down attacks, it would be like a vertical ROB blast.
UAir: Broken Mirror- Punches upward into the Mirror of Twilight (wich would warp in above her as the move takes place (it would move quickly, despite how it sounds). Falling shards would cause minimal damage, and would serve as more of a distraction.
With Sword
DAir: Sword Thrust- Thrusts sword to the ground similar to Link and Toon Link, but beside her, making it more comparable to Kirby taking Ike's ability, but faster.
UAir: Helm Splitter (sword skill for Twilight Princess)
Grab: Ball and Chain- it only grabs successfully if they're close enough, but if they're farther away, the opponent will just get impaled by the ball, and will not get wrapped in the chain.
Pummel: Zelda's but faster and with a different aesthetic
Forward Throw: Double Clawshot- whips opponents forward
Back Throw: Zelda's but slower and stronger
Up Throw: Fishing Rod- sends opponents upward
Down Throw: No matter where it is, the Twilight Sword zooms back to Midna and slams down on the grabbed opponent, if Midna uses her dash attack immediately after this move, she grabs her sword rather than doing the attack. After this throw, if she was holding her sword before, they are now separate, to set up for more grabs, and being protected during another grab.
Dash Attack: same as Zelda, but with fire aesthetics (inb4 She's Zelda's Roy)
Tilts! Only one involves her sword, her sword spins up and down during all attacks when separate, and floats on her leg like a sheath is there (but one isn't) when an attack not involving it is done and it's not sent out, which will slow down her attacks if she's transitioning from a magic or an item move, to a sword move.
Side Tilt: Slingshot
Forward Tilt: Ordon Sword- she throws the Ordon Sword which appears from the Twilight, and there is an infinite amount. A powerful projectile tilt, delicious.
Up tilt: Sol- the magic Sol, the Suns of the Twilight Realm, comes out of it's ruler's own hands. Lovely.
With Sword
Down Tilt: Backward Slice (sword skill from Twilight Princess)
Ledge Attack: Same as Zelda without the Twilight Sword, same as Link with the sword
Floor Attack: Same as Zelda
These two attacks are extremely insignificant. I didn't bother making them unique.
Taunts!
Midna has 2 affective taunts! The only character in Brawl to have one is Luigi!
Neutral Taunt: Lantern Fire- Midna takes the animation Link uses to light something with his lantern in Twilight Princess. If hit by this, a small fire would "explode" for a second, like it's lighting the opponent, but of course they don't actually light on fire, and receive small damage and no knockback
Side Taunt: Tear of Light- It's not actually one of the Tears of Light, but rather Midna's tear that shatters the Mirror of Twilight. She sends the tear out, exactly like she does in-game, and it travels across the stage slowly. Because it is so slow, it is unlikely to hit anybody, so if it does, it does high damage, but once again, no knockback at all, they just get stunned for half of a second.
Down Taunt- Din's Fire- holds a magic ball of fire in her hands and laughs playfully (I noticed Zelda's neutral and down taunts have returned but her side taunt has not, which is supposed to represent Din's Fire, and the fact that she's seen with a new taunt where she grabs outward with an angered expression, well, it looks like her new side taunt, so Midna takes this one. Plus, as Twili are the descendents of the Gerudo, I'd imagine Twili might worship Din, and not so much the other goddesses.
On-Screen Appearance: Walks down the clear stairs (whic appear inbetween the Twilight Mirror and the Twilight Realm Portal in Twilight Princess.
FINAL SMASH!
-Midna takes her sword and revives Stallord (3 seconds)
-Sword stays in Stallord's skull (0 seconds)
-Midna encases herself in an ice prism identical to Blizzeta's, it is not breakable by a playable character (1/2 second)
-Stallord (controlled by player) wrecks **** (for about 15 seconds)
-Zant appears, detracts the Twilight Sword from Stallord, and blasts Midna with his large Dark Twilit Orb Sphere (2 seconds)
-Stallord crumbles, Midna's prism shatters, and Midna is turned into an imp (1 second)
-Zant jumps off with the weird animation from his Ook phase in Twilight Princess, now you play as Imp Midna. (1 second)
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WHERE should Midna's homestage be?
There are a couple of different locations that would make sense as Midna's homestage. Any Zelda locale would work, but I've highlighted two from Twilight Princess that make extra sense.
ELDIN BRIDGE
It's a Brawl Stage. I'm not going to go in-depth here. This location is probably the most iconic in all of Twilight Princess, and Midna is actually the one that teleports the bridge back when King Bulbin breaks it.
TWILIGHT REALM
The Twilight Realm is the penultimate dungeon of TP; it is also Midna's kingdom. Its dark and dreary environment would look perfect in HD as a Wii U stage. It could be a simple, gorgeous stage, or it could contain hazards. for example, you could have shadow beasts or keese roaming about, or perhaps even have an appearence by Zant himself, as this is the place where he is fought.
Here's Zant in Hyrule Castle.
HYRULE CASTLE
CONFIRMED? No, not yet. But it is in the original official trailer for Smash Bros Wii U/3ds!
It's a match!
So where would you fight? The throne room? (where you battle Puppet Zelda and Ganon) The Castle Courtyard? (the first part of the dungeon) Somewhere else with it in the background? (Eldin Bridge, Zant's Final Phase, Castle Town, Ordon Ranch, Zora's Domain, Agitha's Garden) All are very possible.
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Counterarguments.
I’ve always wanted to a counterarguments section… but every character I’ve made a thread for has absolutely no counterarguments. Fortunately, Midna has many.
[collapse=Counterarguments... Ace Attorney Style]I’ve always wanted to a counterarguments section… but every character I’ve made a thread for has absolutely no counterarguments. Fortunately, Midna has many.
“The Legend of Zelda is perfectly represented by just the Triforce trio!”
So, you’re suggesting that Zelda can be broken down into three main aspects: the hero, the damsel, and the villain. Those three roles, you argue, effectively summarize the Zelda cast. That’s just… wrong in so many ways. Zelda is so much more than that, and I’m sure that I can convince you of this.
The Legend of the Zelda also places a strong emphasis on a fourth, still unrepresented category of characters: the “side character.” The Legend of Zelda has long been a series that focused on creating memorable “side characters;” this tradition can be traced back to at least Ocarina of Time. In Ocarina of Time, you travelled the land as a child meeting many exotic people on your quest; eventually, you were warped to the future. There, you made an interesting discovery: these “side characters” you had met as a child were very significant; it was now your duty to help them become Sages. The focus really wasn’t on the villain, the hero, or the damsel at this point; these characters were front and center to the plot. Saria, Impa, Ruto, Darunia, Nabooru… who could forget the experience of meeting them?
Majora’s Mask is probably the game that really placed an extreme emphasis on the “side character.” Stuck in a perennial groundhogs day, Link was forced to meet these characters, learn their plights, and try to heal their sorrows. Of course, he would inevitably fail many, many times, and the player would really learn all about these characters. Completing the same sidequests over and over again for them really is what Majora’s Mask is all about: the damsel isn’t around, and the villain takes a backseat to the “side characters.” I, along with many Zelda players, spent hours upon hours helping these “side characters,” learning them like the back of my hand. The game itself gave its ultimate reward, the Fierce Diety Mask, only after everyone had been helped. In a way, the “side characters” of Majora’s Mask were the true main characters.
Twilight Princess changed the way Zelda created “side characters.” In previous installments, there were a great deal of minor “side characters,” with a limited amount of story and development. But the Twilight Princess introduced the Queen of Side Characters… Midna. Midna’s initially snarky personality captured our attention… but the backstory behind her and the depth to her character made her forever live on in our hearts. She is the greatest side character in the series (yes, even better than me, the Groosenetor himself) because she single-handly defined her own game. The combination of the Sages helped make OoT; the combination of Clock Town’s citizens helped make MM; Midna made TP on her lonesome.
Now, Midna not only represents “side characters;” she also represents the “companion character” as well. All 3D Zelda titles have featured a character that gives Link help and advice along his journey. This is a vital role that is currently unrepresented in Smash; the damsel is distant, the villain looms… but your “companion character” is always there, travelling with you to the deepest of dungeons and the most dangerous of boss fights. At the end of the game, the “companion character” always gets a memorable farewell; the creators of Zelda acknowledge the importance of these characters and give them a good send-off.
Navi…Tatl…the King…Fi… all of them were notable “companion characters,” but none of them are truly Smash material. I mean, HEY! LISTEN! Two of them are too small, one of them is a boat, and the third is just a spirit. Midna is really the only viable option to represent the “companion character.” The fact that she’s so beloved where the others are not… and the way she could also represent the rich world of “side characters” really sell her as an important character.
What I’m trying to say here… Zelda is more than just the Triforce Trio. There’s a rich cast of Zelda characters out there who are just companions or people you meet on your quest; as the cream of the crop in both worlds, Midna would be excellent for repping what’s missing in Smash.
“Twilight Princess is old news. Skyward Sword , Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time 3D, and A Link Between Worlds are more relevant and therefore more likely to receive newcomers.”
This argument isn’t as strong as it initially may seem.
Twilight Princess is still very much alive in the hearts and minds of Nintendo. When Nintendo needed a Zelda tech demo to show off the Wii U… what game did they choose? They chose to remake a scene from Twilight Princess. Yeah, not Skyward Sword. Twilight Princess.
It’s more than just that, though. This mindset has entered Smash itself. Our version of Link is pretty much the Hero of Twilight with his color palette brightened. His eyes in particular scream Twilight to me… they’re very bestial, unlike the eyes of the Hero of Skies. Oh, and Zelda? She's in her TP form, hands down.
With two recent resurgences of Twilight Princess among Nintendo, it’s clear that the game hasn’t lost its mojo just yet.
And besides, who says that a character must come from the most recent game in the series? If you believe this… stop supporting K. Rool. Stop supporting Roy. Stop supporting Isaac. Stop supporting Saki.
The simple fact is that there aren’t as many characters to choose from in the recent selection of Zelda games. A Link Between Worlds probably won’t feature many important side characters, as it is a top-down Zelda and a successor to a pre-OoT game. Wind Waker has Tetra… but she’s another version of Zelda and isn’t quite as popular a character as Midna. WW also has Tingle… who is universally hated. Skyward Sword has yours truly, the Groosenator… and I admit that I’m not really a Smash-friendly character. SS also has Ghirahim… and he’s probably the biggest competition to Midna, but he also has a sizable hatebase.
Twilight Princess may not be the most recent Zelda game, but it’s still fresh in the minds of Nintendo. And much like many characters supported on these boards, Midna outclasses her newer, more “relevant” competitors.
“Twilight Princess isn’t a good Zelda game… people aren’t really thrilled by it.”
Twilight Princess has a large number of fans. Don’t believe me? Then why not check out this album, which is probably the largest piece of fanwork ever created by the Zelda community. Yeah. They chose Twilight Princess. Maybe it’s more beloved than we think.
Still don’t believe me that TP is at least somewhat popular among Zelda fans? Check out all of the fanart, fanfiction, etc. for yourself. There is a LOT.
Oh, and even the people that are tepid on TP as a whole normally point out Midna as a redeeming feature. Many of those who don’t like TP still love Midna.
“Midna is just a Zelda clone, like Daisy is a Peach clone!”
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So, you’re suggesting that Zelda can be broken down into three main aspects: the hero, the damsel, and the villain. Those three roles, you argue, effectively summarize the Zelda cast. That’s just… wrong in so many ways. Zelda is so much more than that, and I’m sure that I can convince you of this.
The Legend of the Zelda also places a strong emphasis on a fourth, still unrepresented category of characters: the “side character.” The Legend of Zelda has long been a series that focused on creating memorable “side characters;” this tradition can be traced back to at least Ocarina of Time. In Ocarina of Time, you travelled the land as a child meeting many exotic people on your quest; eventually, you were warped to the future. There, you made an interesting discovery: these “side characters” you had met as a child were very significant; it was now your duty to help them become Sages. The focus really wasn’t on the villain, the hero, or the damsel at this point; these characters were front and center to the plot. Saria, Impa, Ruto, Darunia, Nabooru… who could forget the experience of meeting them?
Majora’s Mask is probably the game that really placed an extreme emphasis on the “side character.” Stuck in a perennial groundhogs day, Link was forced to meet these characters, learn their plights, and try to heal their sorrows. Of course, he would inevitably fail many, many times, and the player would really learn all about these characters. Completing the same sidequests over and over again for them really is what Majora’s Mask is all about: the damsel isn’t around, and the villain takes a backseat to the “side characters.” I, along with many Zelda players, spent hours upon hours helping these “side characters,” learning them like the back of my hand. The game itself gave its ultimate reward, the Fierce Diety Mask, only after everyone had been helped. In a way, the “side characters” of Majora’s Mask were the true main characters.
Twilight Princess changed the way Zelda created “side characters.” In previous installments, there were a great deal of minor “side characters,” with a limited amount of story and development. But the Twilight Princess introduced the Queen of Side Characters… Midna. Midna’s initially snarky personality captured our attention… but the backstory behind her and the depth to her character made her forever live on in our hearts. She is the greatest side character in the series (yes, even better than me, the Groosenetor himself) because she single-handly defined her own game. The combination of the Sages helped make OoT; the combination of Clock Town’s citizens helped make MM; Midna made TP on her lonesome.
Now, Midna not only represents “side characters;” she also represents the “companion character” as well. All 3D Zelda titles have featured a character that gives Link help and advice along his journey. This is a vital role that is currently unrepresented in Smash; the damsel is distant, the villain looms… but your “companion character” is always there, travelling with you to the deepest of dungeons and the most dangerous of boss fights. At the end of the game, the “companion character” always gets a memorable farewell; the creators of Zelda acknowledge the importance of these characters and give them a good send-off.
Navi…Tatl…the King…Fi… all of them were notable “companion characters,” but none of them are truly Smash material. I mean, HEY! LISTEN! Two of them are too small, one of them is a boat, and the third is just a spirit. Midna is really the only viable option to represent the “companion character.” The fact that she’s so beloved where the others are not… and the way she could also represent the rich world of “side characters” really sell her as an important character.
What I’m trying to say here… Zelda is more than just the Triforce Trio. There’s a rich cast of Zelda characters out there who are just companions or people you meet on your quest; as the cream of the crop in both worlds, Midna would be excellent for repping what’s missing in Smash.
“Twilight Princess is old news. Skyward Sword , Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time 3D, and A Link Between Worlds are more relevant and therefore more likely to receive newcomers.”
This argument isn’t as strong as it initially may seem.
Twilight Princess is still very much alive in the hearts and minds of Nintendo. When Nintendo needed a Zelda tech demo to show off the Wii U… what game did they choose? They chose to remake a scene from Twilight Princess. Yeah, not Skyward Sword. Twilight Princess.
It’s more than just that, though. This mindset has entered Smash itself. Our version of Link is pretty much the Hero of Twilight with his color palette brightened. His eyes in particular scream Twilight to me… they’re very bestial, unlike the eyes of the Hero of Skies. Oh, and Zelda? She's in her TP form, hands down.
With two recent resurgences of Twilight Princess among Nintendo, it’s clear that the game hasn’t lost its mojo just yet.
And besides, who says that a character must come from the most recent game in the series? If you believe this… stop supporting K. Rool. Stop supporting Roy. Stop supporting Isaac. Stop supporting Saki.
The simple fact is that there aren’t as many characters to choose from in the recent selection of Zelda games. A Link Between Worlds probably won’t feature many important side characters, as it is a top-down Zelda and a successor to a pre-OoT game. Wind Waker has Tetra… but she’s another version of Zelda and isn’t quite as popular a character as Midna. WW also has Tingle… who is universally hated. Skyward Sword has yours truly, the Groosenator… and I admit that I’m not really a Smash-friendly character. SS also has Ghirahim… and he’s probably the biggest competition to Midna, but he also has a sizable hatebase.
Twilight Princess may not be the most recent Zelda game, but it’s still fresh in the minds of Nintendo. And much like many characters supported on these boards, Midna outclasses her newer, more “relevant” competitors.
“Twilight Princess isn’t a good Zelda game… people aren’t really thrilled by it.”
Twilight Princess has a large number of fans. Don’t believe me? Then why not check out this album, which is probably the largest piece of fanwork ever created by the Zelda community. Yeah. They chose Twilight Princess. Maybe it’s more beloved than we think.
Still don’t believe me that TP is at least somewhat popular among Zelda fans? Check out all of the fanart, fanfiction, etc. for yourself. There is a LOT.
Oh, and even the people that are tepid on TP as a whole normally point out Midna as a redeeming feature. Many of those who don’t like TP still love Midna.
“Midna is just a Zelda clone, like Daisy is a Peach clone!”
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“I found you! Oooh! Aren’t you scary! Eee hee! Are you sure you want to be doing that? Snarling and glaring at me? Well, that’s too bad… I was planning on helping you, if you were nice… Eee hee! That’s much better! You humans are obedient to a fault, aren’t you? Oops! But you aren’t a human anymore, are you? You’re a beast! Eee hee!
“There, there. You be a good boy and calm down. No need to bite! You look kind of surprised! Eee hee hee!
So, I bet you’re wondering… where exactly are we?! Well, I’ll make you a deal. If you can get over here, maybe I’ll tell you! Eee hee!”
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“Hmph! I guess you’re not completely stupid after all! Listen, I like you, so I think I’ll get you out of here. But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say! If you need anything, just give me a sign! So, are we all clear? Good. Now come on! Get moving!
“Oh… well, well… Eee hee hee! Want to see something interesting? You’re a beast! You should know what to do!—use your senses to poke around!”
“That was a soldier’s spirit. Maybe it’s someone from the other world? Eee hee! There are a lot of other spirits roaming about here, you know… Hone your senses to see them… They might know things…”
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“I doubt you’re used to your new body yet, so I’ll just tell you… Think about how you fought in your human form… Just because your shape has changed doesn’t mean your instincts have as well!”
“This way! Over here! I’ll be waiting for you, but you’ll have to help yourself for a change!”
“Aww, did the detour tire you out, little wolf? By the way… are you honing your senses like you should? It looks like the spirits in here… they’re all soldiers. Where in the world could we be? Eee hee! You want to get out of here, right? Okay! We’re off!”
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“Ugh… what are you doing? I guess I have to do EVERYTHING for you! I’ll guide you to sure footing, so follow me!”
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“So, you know where we are, yet? Well… if you go to the top, you might figure it out!”
“Eee hee hee! You remembered my name? What an honor for me…”
“He’s not exactly what I had in mind, but… I guess he’ll do.”
“Poor thing, he has no idea of where he is or what’s happened… So, don’t you think you should explain to him what you’ve managed to do? You owe him that much… Twilight Princess! Eee hee!”
“You don’t have to look so sad! We actually find it to be quite livable! I mean, is perpetual twilight really all that bad?”
“Why, indeed? You tell me!”
“Not that way! The guard’s coming! Boy, he’s prompt!”
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“Eee hee hee! Well, do you understand where we are now? I guess a promise is a promise, so… I’ll let you go back to where you first tumbled into twilight… But… are you really sure you should be going back? Are you sure you aren’t forgetting anything important?
“Eee hee! Do you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna would be happy to help you! But… Well, you’d have to be my servant, and like a servant, you’d have to do exactly as I say! Why don’t you go back, take a little time, and give it some thought. Eee hee hee!”
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“Oh, that’s right… I forgot to mention one thing. Though you may have left the darkened realm, you haven’t transformed into your former self… and you won’t anytime soon! Now why would that be? Eee hee hee! See you later!”
“Eee hee hee! Did you think I’d disappeared? Listen, there’s another thing I forgot to tell you… Don’t think you can just run off and save your friends… because you can’t. Just beyond that bridge is the land covered in twilight. Last time, a shadow beast pulled you through the curtain of twilight… But if you want to go that way this time, you’ll need the cooperation of someone FROM the twilight… like me! So you really have no choice but to do what I say!
“Saving your friends and all that… well, that’ll depend on your actions… Because you never can true words, you know. Right now, I want a sword and shield that’ll suit me. You do understand me, don’t you? Eee hee hee! So, what do you plan to do? While you’re here dawdling, the twilight continues to expand.
“Come on! Hurry it up!”
“That’s not a bad bit of information you heard, huh? Ugh… look at that open window. This village is full of idiots. So… We should jump up there, but from where?”
“C’mon, let’s get up on the roof from here and scare that guy. Look at him… posing like he’s all-important… Wait until he sees us! Eee hee hee!”
“Eee hee! Found it! Found it!
[-get Ordon Shield-]
“It looks… kind of cheap… All right, then. Next is a sword. Hurry up and get one!”
“All right… So you have a sword. Looks like you can actually be useful when you concentrate! All right… No more detours. I’m going to take you back into the twilight. Go back to the woods where you first transformed into that shape!”
“Hey… Look… The Faron Woods that you know so well… They’re now covered in twilight. You might not be able to come back here, but… Do you still want to go?”
“Hmm! So these are the weapons you use in your world? You really think this thing can slay the creatures of twilight? … Well, I won’t use these, but I’ll hang onto them for you! All right… a promise is a promise… I trust you enough to help. In exchange for my help, though, I need you to gather some things for me. Look, I can’t tell you all the details now, but it’ll be easy. Trust me…
“But, enough about that. Do you hear that noise? It’s the lamentation of the spirit that had its light stolen… Where in the world could it be? Eee hee! Better get going, don’t you think? Don’t blame me for your world’s fate if you don’t hurry up and find that light! Come on! Snap to it!”
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“Aww… We’re penned in again! Pfft! Who do they think they’re dealing with? No need to take these little pests one at a time, right? You can take them all at once! So… you can handle this by yourself, can’t you? Good luck. ‘Bye!
“What’s the holdup? If you leave the last one alive, it’s just going to use that shriek to bring the others back. Listen, let me help you out here! Just move like I tell you! I’m going to expand an energy field. Enclose all of your enemies within it!”
“Well, well… A spirit in here, too…”
“Hey… Think we can get across over here?”
“Aww, but it was so nice here in the twilight… What’s so great about a world of light, anyway? Eee hee hee! See you later!”
“Well, well… You’re the chosen hero and all that, huh? So THAT’S why you turned into the beast! What a shame… I mean, maybe you’d rather just wander as a spirit like the rest of them, totally unaware of what was happening for all eternity… huh? Eee hee hee! So… What do you want to do? Do you want to head to that temple? Well, isn’t that convenient! I was about to head there myself. Hey, look… you want to help your friends, right? The way I see it, maybe they’re in that temple, waiting for you to rescue them…
“Well, good luck, Mr. Important Hero! Eee hee hee! See you later!”
“Hey, what’s this monkey’s problem? You idiot! While you were staring off into dreamland, your lantern got stolen!”
“Hey! That’s the monkey that stole your lantern! Doesn’t it look like she’s beckoning you? Aren’t you the popular one? Eee hee!”
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“Oh! What’s going on?! Has there been a monkey fight?! Oh no! Now we can’t go any farther. We might as well go back. I don’t know what’s going on, but it seems like she wants to take you somewhere, so maybe you should just follow her.”
“I bet even the monkeys should be satisfied now. Okay, let’s continue combing this place. We already found something good, so let’s keep searching places we haven’t looked yet.”
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“Well, I guess there are still some monkeys you haven’t freed yet! At this point, you should just save them all and see what you can get for it!”
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“I guess in order for us to check out the temple completely, we need the help of the monkeys. Ah well… let’s help the rest of them!
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[-get Fused Shadow-]
“Eee hee hee! Well done! That’s… what I was looking for. That’s a Fused Shadow. It’s what the light spirit called dark power… Do you remember what the spirit said? About how you had to match the power of the king of shadows? Could it really be so easy? Is this all there is to it? Eee hee hee! There’re a total of three Fused Shadows. I think the other two light spirits have the others… If you want to know exactly what Fused Shadows are… Well, maybe I’ll tell you if you find the other two. I guess you’d better do your best to find them, huh? Eee hee hee! So let’s not waste any more time here when we could be looking for the other two.”
“That’s better. Searching should be made easier now. Eee hee! But… Of course, you feel the need to go help the other light spirits, don’t you? Well, don’t worry. When you turn into a beast again, I’ll take good care of you. The first thing you need to do is find the land covered in twilight. Once you do, I’ll help you out. Eee hee hee! See you later!”
“Hey, it was much closer than I thought! You remember, right? You know what this is? If you set foot in there, you might be a wolf again for quite some time… For at least as long as it takes you to save the light of Eldin from the twilight, anyway… So, shall we try to go see the light spirit of Eldin? Eee hee!”
“That’s a good boy! Now you need to listen to what I say from now on! Ahh, look! How lovely! The black clouds of twilight are so fetching today… I feel so much more at ease here. And you look so much better like this than in those dusty old clothes, anyway. Eee hee! So, let’s get going!”
[-learns ‘Youth’s Scent’-]
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“See, isn’t being a wolf more convenient? Now hone your senses! You’ve begun to reawaken as a wolf, I think. Eee hee!”
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“What’s this?! That’s strange… the bridge is gone! I wonder if this is the work of those shadow creatures… Ugh… what a pain! Ah well, let’s look for it!”
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“See! I told you. We’re here! You know, most people can’t leave the twilight that easily. You’d better be grateful! It’s your job to look for the bridge! Look hard!”
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“Wow! It’s perfect, don’t you think? What do you think? Should we take it?
“Good little obedient wolf!”
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“See, just as I thought! Eee hee! So, isn’t the power of twilight amazing? Call me if you need the power again. It should help you find what we’re looking for, don’t you think? All right! Let’s keep going!”
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“Huh… What are they doing there? This is a pretty elaborate gate… What are they trying to keep in? … Or out? I bet it’ll be worth our while to dig in…
“Hey, you can climb up here!”
“These kids knew you’d come save them! What a hero! How sad, to be right in front of someone and not be noticed at all… Eee hee hee! You are chosen by the gods, and only that keeps you from turning into a spirit, or worse, into a dark monster, when you enter twilight. And no one knows what you have done… You may be doomed to toil in obscurity forever… You’re the type to worry about everything, I can tell… but don’t fret over Princess Zelda! She chose this state of affairs, after all…
“Anyway, what’s with having to light candles to get to the basement?! Not very subtle, is it… So, what are you going to do now? My lonely little hero… Eee hee!”
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“How about that? Looks like you can climb the scaffolding…”
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“Huh?! What did you do?! Sorry, but as romantic as this is, I’m not going to stay here with you! I’m getting out!”
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“Hmm? I don’t suppose there’s any nicer way to hunt these things, huh? Well, you had to sacrifice someone’s house to find tears of light, but that’s how the cookie crumbles, right?”
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“If you’re done with your errand, let’s get out of here!
“Looks like the path’s impassable, but I can get you up it if you really want to go.
“Aw, I was just starting to have fun! Don’t forget that Fused Shadow! Eee hee hee! See you later!”
“Hmm… You’re not too shabby a wrangler, after all! Won’t this make getting back to your town a lot easier? Now go finish your errand so we can get back! Get a move on!”
“Whoa… this looks dangerous… Is this the traditional Death Mountain welcome? Eee hee!”
[-get Fused Shadow-]
“Eee hee hee! Well done! Now we have two Fused Shadows… Hmm… You know, you’ve been very helpful so far, so as a reward, I’ll tell you an interesting story.
“Zant. That’s the name of the King of Darkness who cast this pall of shadows over your world. He’s very strong. You would be nothing to him in your current state. But Zant will never be my king! I have nothing but scorn for his supposed strength. Not that your Zelda is much better…
“It still appalls me that this world of light is controlled by that princess. A carefree youth, a life of luxury… How does that teach duty?
“…But I guess I shouldn’t begrudge her for the circumstances of her life. She didn’t choose it, after all. And I would never wish harm on her… No, as long as I can get my hands on the Fused Shadows, I’ll be just fine.
“Well, just one more left. Shall we? Eee hee hee!”
“Zant!”
“My KING? You, who do nothing but abuse the magic of your tribe? You must be joking!”
“Please… Please tell me… How do we break… the curse on this one? This… is the one… You need him… to save your world!
“That’s why… Princess… please… You must help Link…”
“Fine… Link… You can… You can get to the woods… on your own, right?
“Princess… I have one last request… Can you tell him… where to find the Mirror of Twilight?”
“No! Link! Stop her!
“We go back, Link! Back to Faron Woods!
“Zelda… I’ve taken all that you had to give… though I did not want it.
“The sword accepted you as its master…
“This thing is the embodiment of the evil magic that Zant cast on you. It’s definitely different than our tribe’s shadow magic… Careful… if you touch it, you’ll turn back into a beast! This thing is too dangerous… It’s probably for the best if we just leave it here, huh? But, on the other hand, if we kept it, you’d be able to transform into a beast anytime you wanted… Yes, since Zant was kind enough to give this to us, we should be thankful and use it all we can!
“If you need it, just call me. I want to keep a low profile, so I’ll just hide in your shadow whenever you’re human, but I can change you whenever. You can be a wolf anytime you like!
“Hey, but listen, Link… I’ve got a little favor to ask… Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It’s hidden somewhere in Hyrule… Yes, the Mirror of Twilight… Our last potential link to Zant!"
“Wait, Link. Before we go on, there’s something I want you to hear.
“…Do you remember what the spirit said about the Fused Shadows? What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses.
“It was another world entirely… The antithesis of Hyrule, where the sun shines bright. Its denizens became shadows that could not mingle with the light. Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light… They were forever doomed to live in the twilight, flitting in the half-light of dusk, mere shadows of Hyrule… This is the history of the Twili as it has been passed down from our ancestors… Do you now understand what I am? I’m a descendant of the tribe that was banished to the Twilight Realm!
“It was a peaceful place… until Zant took control of the Twilight Realm and transformed all the Twili into shadow beasts. It’s clear to me now that he somehow gained a great evil power previously unknown to our tribe… In any case, I was sent from there, and I could no longer get into the Twilight Realm without his power.
“…But there’s another tale told by my people. Though the goddesses forbade us to return to the world of light, they left one link between the light and the darkness. Something called the Mirror of Twilight was passed to the protectors of Hyrule… It’s our only path to the Twilight Realm, and we must get there!
“You’ll come with me… won’t you?”
“You’re just now figuring out where Zant got his power? It’s far too late…
[-get Mirror Shard-]
“Well, we have two mirror shards now… Two more left, Link. Still… I feel bad about the way we treated that girl. To think the Mirror of Twilight has the power to change people like that… This world... ALL worlds… can be cruel… Let’s hurry up and collect the rest of those pieces, Link! We have to, before more innocent creatures have to endure the suffering this poor girl did… Well, let’s go search for the two that remain.”
“Three of the mirror shards are ours. Just one left! Link… You saw how nasty that monster was, right? The evil within the shards is more powerful than you can imagine… You know, we could be assembling something truly terrible here… It could be something that we’ll ultimately have to destroy… We have to hurry! Let’s find the last shard, Link!”
“Some call our realm a world of shadows, but that makes it sound so unpleasant… The twilight there holds a serene beauty… You have seen it yourself as the sun sets on this world. Bathed in that light, all people were pure and gentle… But things changed once that foul power pervaded the world…”
“What? So… you knew?
“As a ruler who fled her people, I’m hardly qualified to forgive you.
“In our world, we’ve long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. That’s why, when I found you, I thought I could use you, Link. And I only cared about returning our world to normal… I didn’t care what happened to the world of light, not at all. But after witnessing the selfless lengths that you and Princess Zelda have gone to… Your sacrifices… I now know, in the bottom of my heart, that I must save this world, too. There is no other way.
“If we can just defeat Zant, the curse on me will dissolve, and we may be able to revive Zelda. Let’s go, Link! For Zelda! For all of this world!”
“Um, listen, Link. Can I ask you one last selfish favor? Regardless of what my reasons may have been, I once abandoned this world… I left behind the Twili. Those who had followed me, those who considered me their ruler… Even now, as they remain here, suffering, they believe that help will come for this world… But if they were to see that the only help for them was a hideous little imp, don’t you think they’d feel let down? It’s only for a little bit longer… Do you mind if I continue to hide as your shadow while you’re in human form? I’m sorry…”
“Amazing… The power of the Sols has been transferred to your sword… The guardian deities of my world are on our side, too! You really are the chosen one, Link… A true hero! As long as you have that sword, you should be able to repel the shadows Zant has spread!”
“Zant. Isn’t this ironic? Here we are, all thanks to the dark magic curse you placed on Link!”
“Traitors, ha! You want to know why none would call you king? It was your eyes, Zant. All saw it, a lust for power burning in your pupils… Did you think we’d forget our ancestors lost their king to such greed?”
“I… I used just a fraction of the power that’s in me now… I did THAT using only a fraction of my ancestors’ magic?! Link! Now is the time! We must save Zelda! The evil power Zant was wielding… I couldn’t take it from him. But at least I still have the magic of my ancestors… With it, I can return the cherished power Zelda bestowed upon me… Now! Let’s go! Princess Zelda is waiting!”
“So Ganondorf was just using Zant to help him return to the world of light… I guess now we know the true nature of that barrier over Hyrule Castle… He’s in Hyrule Castle, I’m sure of it! Princess Zelda is in grave danger! We must return to the world of light and hurry to the castle!
“So you’re… Ganondorf. I’ve been dying to meet you.”
“Ha! Such conceit! But if you are one of the chosen wielders of power, as you claim, I will risk everything to deny you!”
“Pr-Princess… I… I…”
“What? Say something! Am I so beautiful you’ve no words left?”
“Well, I guess this is farewell, huh? Light and shadow can’t mix, as we all know. But… Never forget that there’s another world bound to this one.”
“Zelda… your words are kind, and your heart is true. If all in Hyrule are like you… Then maybe you’ll do all right."
“Thank you… Well, the princess spoke truly—as long as that mirror’s around, we could meet again… Link… I… See you later…”
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