A TERRIBLE FATE...

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒   𝐈𝐒   𝐁𝐔𝐓   𝐎𝐍𝐄   𝐎𝐅   𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒   𝐎𝐅   𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇   𝐓𝐇𝐄   𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄   𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊...

[hyliaen]

link, you are the light — our light — that must shine upon hyrule once again. now, go...

[ #HYLIAEN. ] a private, low activity rp blog for link from the legend of zelda series. incorporates all mainline games, botw / totk verse prioritized. written by liam, 30, he / him.

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[triforce-princess]

Link vs Pit in “Goddess of Light” - Super Smash Bros for Wii U

[hyliaen]

zelyian: we are under attack!

pressed against white castle walls, magic sword and shield firmly in hand, hyrule's hero is locked in combat! facing down an ugly moblin. sharp blade grinding into sharper spear. eyes narrowed, posture tense, teeth gritted. mostly from the beast's disgusting odor. even so, link muses, catching a glimpse of his own smug smirk in steely reflection, there's no place he'd rather be! ❝ gee, thanks for the input, princess. hadn't noticed! ❞ he counters dryly, shield simultaneously swatting at the moblin. the sudden attack forces the short, lumbering, pig-like monster stumbling backwards. grunting and disoriented. capitalizing on its confused state, link lunges forward. a swift sword swing delivering the final blow. ❝ y'know, zelda, it'd be real helpful if you'd join in next time. already beat three of 'em before you got here! ❞ blade sheathed, shield returned to its rightful place on his back, he pivots three sixty. arms crossed. annoyingly full of himself. ❝ oh yeah, just remembered! you're welcome. ❞

[bluesnightshade]

every day i take a minute to think about how, in the totk opening, zelda was falling into a bottomless chasm and link just undoubtedly jumped into it to catch her without even thinking what he’d actually do if he caught her. that pit was deep enough to result in both their deaths; he would not have saved her, but he acted on instinct and his instinct is to follow her everywhere, even to her death.

[hyliaen]

realizing i should start figuring out crossover verses but atm it's much easier to assume link is either adventuring in foreign parts for training's sake or was summoned to so and so land and via the triforce and / or three goddesses shenanigans

[aquaticpal]

This was supposed to be an entry for @serenade-of-time for the Day 4 prompt "Facade", but uhhh I didn't have time to get it done until now 😅 I am glad I got to take my time, though!

Close-up shots under the cut:

[hyliaen]

warplanet asked:

if your muse could get away with any crime, what would it be?

fun fact: link can canonically shoplift in link's awakening! unfortunately, stealing items permanently renames him THIEF for the rest of the game. and the shopkeeper literally kills him if you reenter.

other things link can get away with: trespassing, multiple times. breaking and entering, multiple times. no pots in hyrule will be spared. ever. identity theft, he can lie about an inn reservation ( a goron who is supposed to stay there coincidentally has the same name ) and unknowingly force the poor guy to sleep outside.

what’s one useless fact your muse definitely knows?

ingesting frogs can augment certain abilities. zelda actually forced link to participate in this study. very much against his will.

[hyliaen]

zelyian: you're really enjoying this, aren't you?

engrossed in a dangerous experiment — or, in simpler terms, testing a brand new recipe — zelda's remark nearly goes unheard. amidst mixing herbs and spices, each gathered from different corners of hyrule, and humming a familiar tune he can't recall the name of, catching zelda's words is a stroke of pure luck. ❝ you betcha, ❞ link replies airily, methodically stirring ingredients together. ❝ i've always liked cooking. ❞ after waking in the shrine of resurrection, without memory of who he was or where he came from, it was the first skill he picked up effortlessly. perhaps came back to him. link isn't certain where the real truth lies. doesn't bother seeking answers. from previous attempts, he's since realized his own past is a touchy subject. upsetting the princess by asking questions wouldn't be ideal, nor is it an outcome he remotely desires. ❝ want a sample? ❞ attentive gaze alters course, moving from the boiling pot to the lone log zelda sits upon. ❝ stew will be done soon. smells delicious, too. uh... not that i'm bragging. ❞

[warplanet]

a starter for @hyliaen, with kidagakash nedakh.

"you ask too many questions." beaming, the princess takes link's hand and tugs him away from the throne room, down a set of wide stone steps, and over to a path thick with low-hanging branches and palm fronds as big as a person. she's incredibly deft at maneuvering through it all, her free hand pushing leaves and thick brush aside, and while kida tries to help link dodge them, as well, a few end up flicking back at him on accident. "sorry." it's said with a smile, with amusement, with the kind of levity only a proud princess might contain. she doesn't let link catch his bearings or breathe for a second in a still pause — instead, she tugs him on. "quickly now."

eventually the winding dirt path turns back to stone, and the two climb up a small hill, cross a wooden bridge, then a stone bridge, and find themselves stationary at the mouth of a cave. its gaping maw, completely devoid of light, looms like an omen beside them, but kida pays it no mind, stops walking, and finally releases link's hand. "i believe our paths have crossed before," the princess explains. for someone who has just marched them a mile (at least), she is quite poised, and not out of breath. "inside this cave, there are symbols that resemble the ones you know. markings on your sword, on your shield. carvings you know. i believe it means your people have known mine. or mine have known yours... maybe you will have an answer." kida points to the cave. "follow me."

[hyliaen]

❝ wait, but— ❞ lips have barely parted when the atlantean princess decisively, efficiently interrupts his latest question, tugging sharply at his arm and dragging him away. seeing no other option, link follows her lead. letting her guide him across the palace. hurried footsteps pushing against ancient stone. he wishes he had more time to admire the sights. the impressive architecture, breathtaking views of the sprawling city far below, it's all so fascinating. he hopes he'll have some free time to explore after this errand. maybe he won't. regardless, princess kida is a reliable guide, and they arrive at their destination within minutes. without hassle. mostly. link won't mention the leaves in his report to zelda.

❝ symbols? ❞ the champion asks between panted breaths, perhaps winded from the journey. not quite understanding her meaning. a moment's silence flows by until answers find him. blue eyes stare at the mythical blade on his back, mouth forming a wide 'o' shape. his gaze swiftly shifts back to kida. ❝ i was not aware our people had prior contact, ❞ link murmurs, following her into the cave, the statement echoing back from dark, unseen depths. ❝ if my royal family recorded such meetings, then they are surely lost now — you can thank the calamity for that. ❞ tone hardens slightly, each word tinged by bitter regret. he hasn't forgotten what ganon's attack cost hyrule. it's a miracle the kingdom has recovered in the wake of his defeat. ❝ how long have you known about these carvings? perhaps that could provide some insight. ❞

[zelyian]

“ You don’t have to stand there all day, you know. ” There’s an air of irritation that sharpens her tongue, a heart still wounded by the idea of this constant surveillance. “ Sit. Please — it would allow me some peace of mind. ” Despite the invitation, she doesn’t glance at him, too engrossed is she in her study of the Electric Safflina. Golden tresses cascade over her shoulder, a free hand furiously scribbling in her sheikah slate. @archestypes , LINK.

[hyliaen]

the knight swallows down a scathing retort. undoubtedly recognizing the futility in arguing, broad shoulders roll a light shrug, and link reluctantly obliges. expression decidedly neutral. seemingly indifferent. at last, he sinks into the grass with a huff. blue tunic melting into vibrant greens. appreciating beautiful scenery would be far, far easier without the princess getting on his nerves, and he tells her via a reproachful glare that says, ❝ there. happy now? ❞

[cyberpunkes]

— 天空の城ラピュ タ CASTLE IN THE SKY   1986 | dir Hayao Miyazaki

[corpsentry]

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[mcflymemes]

PROMPTS FROM 007 FIRST LIGHT (PART 1) *  assorted dialogue from the first hour of the game, adjust as necessary.

we need visuals and a status.

what sort of retrieval are we talking about?

we are under attack.

i'm looking at the thing now. or what's left of it.

you're still on a need-to-know basis.

i'm afraid that's classified.

what's that noise?

i need you to do exactly as i say.

you need an antidote. you've been exposed to a nerve agent.

what exactly am i looking for?

have a little rest and then get to somewhere safe. you've done great.

you just get out of the camp and sit tight.

i'll follow. see what i can do.

remember who you're up against.

now you start to worry about me.

what's the point, then? they're all going to die anyway.

i think some of the others are still alive.

you need to get out of the blast zone.

stand down. that's an order.

listen carefully. you have a less than one percent chance of success.

no time to hesitate. those people need my help.

that's where i'll find the captives.

hey, listen. we don't have much time, and we need to get you out of here.

what about the others? we can't leave without them.

you'll know when you see it.

i don't know how to drive this thing!

this should keep them busy.

you could have saved them if you had spoken up.

your friends died protecting nothing. what a waste.

listen. i already freed your friends. we don't have much time.

these guys mean business.

all right. time to bring the house down.

that should stir things up a bit.

what are you doing? come on! run!

light the place up! do not let them escape!

follow me this way. there's a way out.

what is this now? you want to blow us up?

i'm not MI6.

do you have an appointment?

you sound familiar.

gotta say you're healing fast.

so... i'm in trouble.

can i grab you for a second?

now let's not get carried away, [name].

you're really enjoying this, aren't you?

everything you need to know will be explained to you shortly.

i must say you're all taking this code of secrecy seriously.

you're very talkative, aren't you?

i do enjoy a quiet office. i'm sure we can limit the small talk.

i was unaware i was under MI6 command and i just chose not to take your advice.

i believe it's more a case of authority having issues with me.

look, i know where this is going.

do you mind telling me why i'm here?

i want to make you a spy.

i want you to join my training program.

it's unlikely you'll pass the test.

when do i start?

you're dismissed.

you have some catching up to do.

better get you up to speed.

judging from your profile i'm sure you'll get along splendidly.

your flight's waiting for you, so you'd better get a move on.

you're not here for sightseeing.

to do this, you need skill, discipline, and above all, dedication.

pure dumb luck will only get you so far.

i like what you've done with the place.

you really have a knack for stating the obvious.

i expect the list of things you don't know is quite extensive.

would you do the honors?

okay, show me what you've got.

i do love a challenge.

i think we'd be wasting our time.