Hyrule is a tritheistic country by nature due to how it was created. As such, the most important & powerful deities are part of triads.
Din = Hyrule's fiery red Goddess of Power, a higher goddess & the oldest of Hyrule's trifurcated creationist deities, the Golden Goddesses. Originally from Jïasïd within the Ûjïa Desert, a small country in Baydaan, the continent far to the southwest of Hyrule beyond the Gerudo Desert. Which at the time of Hyrule's creation, the Gerudo Desert was a great sea named the Lanayru Sea. During that time, Baydaan & Hyland (a placeholder name for the continent that Hyrule is on) were entirely separated by that sea. Din's true name is Geladïna & acts as both the Hylian Goddess of Power & the Gerudo Goddess of the Sand, Vàh Gela. It was in Jïasïd that she created the Gerudo when she infused too much of her fiery passion into a flower in her garden, forcing it to grow large & bloom & from that flower came the first Gerudo. She also rules over the domains of fire, lightning, earth, sand, benevolence, hardship, gemstones, treasure, the forge, the seasons, passion, & dance. Before creating the Gerudo, she encouraged the evolution & growth of the Gorons as a species, having found such creatures absolutely fascinating as there are very few even non-sentient species that were truly inorganic. After the accidental creation of the Gerudo, she then aided in the elevation of the Mogma as well. Geladïna's husband was Jawàrik, a higher Gerudo god of war, strife, responsibility, & conquest. With him, she gave birth to Gàlondo, who later became The Bringer of Demise. After the eternal war began in the Gerudo's home country, it became obvious that their marriage would be a sexless one. It was determined that they should annul their marriage before one of them committed a faithless act. Once that was finished, Geladïna later collected a harem of mortal concubinus/male concubines (Vo'màzren), all Gerudo men, with which she had 7 half-goddess daughters with, who eventually become the 7 Heroines. Her sacred animals are snakes, specifically cobras, as well as eagles, salamanders, & fire/lightning dragons.
- As Din, she is always depicted with wing-like protrusions behind her ears & her associated symbol on her forehead, while as Gela, she is always depicted with a large ruby forehead ornament resembling the one that Ganondorf wears in TotK & a Màlàki Kōbra (Royal Cobra) that sits around her shoulders much like a feather boa.
Nayru = Hyrule's oceanic blue Goddess of Wisdom, a higher goddess & the middle of Hyrule's trifurcated creationist deities, the Golden Goddesses. Also known as the Goddess of Time. Originally from the land known in Spirit Tracks as New Hyrule (& Termina's alternate) across the Necluda Sea east of Hyrule, where she is worshiped still. She rules over wisdom, order, knowledge, law, water, truth, history, & time. She is also the patron goddess of prophecy. However, the visions she gives tend to come through her immense amount of knowledge & wisdom concerning how people, the world, cause & effect, & time all work together like a giant machine. This plus her logic & innate intuition regarding such things results in her very rarely ever being wrong. But it does happen. However, she is also able to interface directly with time to look forward & observe the many paths that time can take, but much like Garnet from Steven Universe, if she doesn't take something into consideration or think to look for it, she can miss it. Or even if something entirely unexpected happens. However, she is also good at quick strategizing & course correction, so while she can sometimes be surprised, she's quick to regain her stride. It's also important to know that interfacing with time takes energy & the farther forward & the more timelines she observes with it, the more it takes out of her. Also, though she is a goddess of truth, it manifests in such a way that it renders her incapable of stating falsehoods. As such, she's learned how to masterfully deflect or frame the truth in certain ways, then let the listener trick themselves into a lie of their own making via their own incorrect assumptions. This has resulted in her becoming very cunning & manipulative, as well as a masterful strategist. She can also be quite cryptic at times, sometimes even speaking in riddles. Though, those close to her know that when she speaks directly, especially in absolutes, then whatever it is she says is something that she believes 100%. She aided in the elevation of the Parella before eventually creating the Zora. It is said that she is married, but it is unknown to mortals as to who to, but it was with him that she had Hylia who, herself, created the Hylians with the aid of her husband. Her sacred animals are fish, snakes, specifically water snakes, crocodiles & alligators, amphibians, & water/ice dragons.
- Always depicted with fin-like protrusions behind her ears & sometimes with either a scroll, a harp, or an hourglass in her hands.
Farore = Hyrule's verdant green Goddess of Courage, a higher goddess & youngest of Hyrule's trifurcated creationist deities, the Golden Goddesses. Originally from Calatia to the west of Hyrule, passed Hebra. Due to a mistranslation error, her true name of Freyare has been lost, but she appears to not mind, her family remembers it & that's all that matters. She rules over the domains of courage, life, nature, the forest, flowers & plantlife, wind, lightning, fertility, song, secrets/mystery, & spirits. She is also referred to as the Goddess of Wind. Also, the patron goddess of hedge magic or naturamagy. Hedge magi such as Syrup & Irene pray to her for aid regarding such things. Her creations were the Deku Scrubs & the Kikwi. However, she also had a hand in the eventual creation of the Kokiri. As a life goddess, she is naturally able to create more peoples than most deities. Likewise, her mother is said to have been the one who originally created fairies. She's actually heavily associated with the green moon. However, due to it only taking place once every 420 years, this particular aspect of her divinity just doesn't tend to get a lot of attention. Farore is also said to be married, but it is still debated amongst mortals as to who to, but whoever it is, it was with him that she bore Sheikaku, Karina, & her other children. Sheikaku later created the Sheikah in conjunction with his wife. She is still recognized in Ordona as Fayrah, the fae goddess of the wild things & fortune. Anyway, her sacred animals are monkeys, birds, foxes, butterflies, & wind/lightning/poison dragons, specifically Kirin. (Might be somewhat inspired by Feronia, the Roman goddess of wildlife, fertility, health, & abundance.)
- Always depicted with flowers in her hair & a dagger at her hip. Very rarely is she depicted cradling a large book in her left arm with her right pointer finger pressed against her lips as if to shush the observer. She actually has reasonably dark, tanned skin. Much like that of the Asian Indian nation IRL. Her ears are large & shaped like butterfly wings, which is something she inherited from her mother. Her clothing style, likewise, much resembles that of the Hindu.
Hebrogar (ᚺᛇᛒᚱᛟᚷᚨᚱ) = An old higher god of war, ice, the north wind, the aurora, bravery, battle, the mountains, justice, virtue, protection, righteousness, the hunt, the wilderness, the forge, family, masculinity, the bonds of both family, comradery between brothers-in-arms, & brotherhood, & to a lesser degree, hospitality, food, & brewing. While not specifically a god of spirits, he is a very spiritual god by nature, one who is very focused on balance. The old god of the Hebra province from before Hyrule expanded to include it. Is much older than the current incarnations of the Golden Goddesses, who often went to him for advice. He was a typically stalwart & stoic individual, but could also be quite jolly & hearty, especially when in a good mood. Hebra was originally inhabited by a stalwart breed of humans, as well as Yeti (also called Avskyelig) who were beings of Hebrogar's own creation. He is also considered the patron god of the Búralupáns & Ritos despite having not created either species. Hebra's culture back then being similar to that of a mix of the Norse & the Welsh. Hebrogar's sacred animals are bears, horses, wolves, & bucks & he often takes on the form of these animals when he wishes to appear to mortals in visions or in real life as, like I mentioned above, he tends to be a more spiritual god & his magic tends to reflect this fact. Being a wilderness or survivalist type of man (in other words, a mountaineer), he very much enjoys whittling, camping, fishing, & hunting. (Has more in common with the Norse God of War & Justice than even Sheikaku.) He is thought to have been the husband of one of the Golden Goddesses, but as to whether it is Nayru or Farore, is unknown, though there is evidence to suggest that he might be the father of Sheikaku & Karina which would indicate Farore. He is known in Ordona as Hebarngán, the bringer of winter & hunters, though he isn't a very prominent deity there. (He actually is married to Farore & is the father of her children. However, he & Nayru did also have a fling once long, long ago before he married Farore, but it never amounted to anything really. And it's actually through Nayru that he & Farore first met. Though, this is all entirely unknown to mortals as Hebrogar tends to be a very private man.)
- In art, he is often depicted as a large, muscular, sculpted man with long, platinum blond hair with the sides of his head shaven & what's left pulled back into Viking-esc dreads, as well as a single, wolf-like, icy blue eye with a slitted pupil that lights up like the aurora when angry, the other is missing & the scar is covered with an eyepatch. So, in that regard, he actually somewhat resembles Odin. Also possesses a well-groomed beard. He has claws & wolflike teeth. Not just canines, his entire set of choppers looks as though you set wolf teeth to fit inside a human mouth. He's also often portrayed with battle scars, one of the largest being a set of large claw marks that score diagonally across the left side of his face where his missing eye would be. His clothing tends to have a Nordic or Celtic edge to it, often featuring leathers & furs.
Gàlondo = Formerly, a higher Gerudo god of war, power, conquest, fire, lightning, especially dry lightning storms, virility, sex, abheroticism (a form of ambivalence in which one lusts after someone they hate), dominance, pride, destruction, bloodlust, the burning desert sun, & the solar eclipse. While a god of the sun, similarly to Hylia, he is specifically the god of the sun who rules over the aspect of the sun in which the earth is without water. This often results in it burning the land & its inhabitants punishingly & unforgivingly. His is nothing like the warm, gentle light of Hylia. This, plus his domain over dry lightningstorms, also tends to result in him being associated with the hardships that comes with a life in the desert. Which also tends to result in him being associated with oppression & Gàl'gáron, or the Gerudo hells, where it's said that the sands burn through your shoes & scorch your feet. Upon the discovery of his war domain, Gàlondo was taken back to Jïasïd to be trained in the art of war as a child, then later in life, was tasked with being the patron of the Golden Land & the custodian of the Triforce before Sheikaku, then finally Hylia. No one outside of the Hyrule Pantheon knows what actually happened to him. Said to have had a romantic interest in Karina, but that his behavior led to him being rejected. Is known for having trysts with Gerudo vaien who worshipped him. Specifically in situations where a couple requested his aid in becoming pregnant. Though, this was never done out of goodness. Rather, he saw it as a way to get a free fuck out of it. There are stories of him possessing Gerudo voen & breeding their wives. The children produced were a rare example of having 2 biological fathers & one mother, causing them to be 1/3 deity. This fact often became apparent when those children grew up to take on certain attributes of Gàlondo himself. Every voe born after the Curse of Castration is believed to be descended from one of those children. His sacred animals are boars, oxen, rams, lions, eagles, & fire/lightning/darkness dragons.
- Often portrayed with long, flame-like, deep orange hair resembling the mane of a lion, skin like that of burnished copper, sharp, radiant, golden eyes like that of an eagle, & Orc-like tusks.
Hylia = A higher Hyrulean goddess of the sun, light, sky, magic, clouds, philosophic wisdom (sophia), & visions. She is also the current & longest-reigning (recognized) patron deity & queen of the gods in Hyrule. It is unknown by mortals as to who her father might be. Her sacred animals are butterflies & birds, specifically owls, loftwings, & bluebirds. Created the Hylians in conjunction with her husband & was the one to forge the Goddess Sword with the aid of numerous knights of the Golden Land. Taught blacksmithing by her husband.
- She has feathered wings shaped like butterfly wings covered in iridescent lavender plumage & appearing to have the sun in her sky-blue eyes.
Sheikaku (精格, Refinement, as in to refine oneself) = The true name of the Fierce Deity. A higher god of war, wrath, (divine) retribution & justice, protection, the truth, music, the forge, heroism, courage, balance, the wild, the sword, the moon, spirits, kishin (protector deities/tutelaries; they are considered his vassals), psychopomps, & death. The second patron deity of Hyrule & the current king of the gods of its pantheon via marriage to Hylia. However, despite his position of such great importance, he has long since been forgotten by mortals & faded into obscurity despite all that he has done & sacrificed of himself for their benefit. His sacred animals are wolves, foxes, moths, rabbits, & ice/wind/moon dragons, specifically Kirin, but he is also heavily associated with hawks, horses, & bucks. However, he's most associated with wolves with foxes coming in second. Used to love fishing & hunting with his family. He has much in common with the Norse god of war & justice, Týr. Created the Sheikah in conjunction with his wife. Considered a very tragic figure amongst the deities. Called a Daikishin by the Sheikah & a Dāvoh'lawàr by the Gerudo. Has 4 eyes, the Bargainer Statues being very early depictions of him. He made the Goddess Harp & gave it to Hylia as a wedding present. He then later designed the Master Sword for her to be able to protect herself should he ever not be there, but The Bringer of Demise returned too quickly & he was forced to act. He fought the Daimaō for weeks while his wife finished the Goddess Sword. It is unknown where he went, but there is said to be a Temple of the Gods somewhere that is thought to depict all the legends of Hyrule, so the answer might be there. (After fighting Demise one final time & being struck fatally to allow Hylia to forge the sword, rather than die quietly & leave both Hyrule & his family to fend for themselves, he gave up his immortality to protect them from The Bringer of Demise in his next life, which was the First Hero.)
- Looks like what we know of the Fierce Deity, but much taller, with 4 eyes & darker, more tanned skin resembling Impa's from Skyward Sword. Hair is long & silvery-white, typically pulled into a fishtail braid that hangs over his shoulder, pronounced canines, & originally had blue eyes with slitted pupils, but later his eyes turned a glowing silver due to mastering the Mind's Eye (which is something only moon deities & their peoples are capable of). In Sheikah depiction, he wore an outfit that resembled a mix of the Fierce Deity's armor's coloring & chestplate, but with a Mystic Set pattern & featuring Depths Set script & a helmet resembling a samurai's with a crescent moon featured at the center & a mouth guard resembling the bared fangs of a vicious wolf. So, a bit like a Sheikah samurai. The patterning of the Mystic Set would be etched into the chestplate's surface. Finally, the Double Helix Sword would act as a Zanbatō. I like to think that the original sword more resembled the Furious Deity Mask's sword, but with the sort of eye symbol at the hilt & serrated right edge like the Vengeful Deity Mask's sword, both from Hyrule Warriors. Is positively littered with scars much like his father. And in Hebran depictions, he is referred to as Túlfrmundr (ᛏᚢᛚᚠᚱᛗᚢᚾᛞᚱ, Protector Wolf) where he is shown wearing a wolfskin headdress with the ᛏ rune in the center of his forehead or the symbol on Wolf Link's forehead, just in a distinctly Norse style.
Karina = A major goddess of love & passion (specifically, healthy relationships, pudicity & loyalty, as well as soulmates; in particular, the bond between soulmates), her true name is Aikaterina. Also rules over life (specifically new life & rebirth), tender sexual relations or consummation (specifically the genuine & healthy emotional connection made between those in love during sexual intercourse), femininity, righteous retribution & justice, as well as healthy relationships, bravery, compassion & mercy, the hearth (specifically the home, hospitality, food/cooking, & family, through which she also rules over the domains of weddings, marriage, childbirth, & motherhood), balance, beauty & creation with a strong connection to the arts (specifically creativity & inspiration, including music & fashion), the moon, practical/tactical wisdom (phronesis) or prudence, nature (especially flowers, fruit, oases, the seashore & the tides) & the hunt, healing & medicine, & is known to be a defender/protector of children & abuse/rape victims regardless of their sex. As well as holding power over the domain of vivafatility (pertaining to both fertility & virility; this is a word I made up). Being a goddess of righteous retribution, justice, kijugami (protector ogre godesses/tutelaries; they are considered her vassals), & a defender of abuse victims also qualifies her as a warrior goddess of protection, or a Tutelary Goddess, meaning she has a natural inclination towards fighting & protecting others much like her brother. She & her brother are both classified as Daikishin, her specifically being a Daikijugami or Joōkijugami (A female Dharma Pāla being the closest real-world equivalent) & a Dāvàh'làra. Due to both her power over flowers & fruit, as well as cooking, plus her mother's domain of hedge magic, she has become the patron goddess of hearth magic or gastromagy (specifically nutritional gastromagy) as well as cottage & kitchen magic. Basically, nutritional gastronomy with magic. Hearth mages, cottage mages, kitchen mages, & even potioneers, pray to her for aid in the healing of others, culinary inspiration, & in the maintenance of homes. And, though she isn't a goddess of truth, she has an affinity for it through her simply being a very authentic person, which shows itself in her perceptive & intuitive nature, which is further aided by her being in possession of the Mind's Eye. She is the eldest daughter of Farore & the younger twin sister of Sheikaku. Originally worshiped in Faron, Ordona, & Necluda, but has since been embraced by Hyrule as a whole, as well as the Gerudo & even some other places in the Holōrean Ocean (Hyrule's eastern seaboard). Thought to be the most beautiful of the Hyrulean goddesses. She first created the Minish & then Remlits, then later encouraged the development & evolution of a group of said Remlits. Those Remlits became the Zonai, who still look to her as a mother. This is partly why there seem to be some connections between the Zonai & the Sheikah. Sacred animals are foxes (Dusttail Foxes amongst the Gerudo), wolves, waterbirds (predatory seabirds like the albatross, especially) & Marriage Doves (jian birds), the Heartfelt Porgy & Nuptuna, hippocampi, dolphins, moths (specifically Everlost Mosths), water/wind/moon dragons, specifically Kirin, & specifically amongst the Gerudo, Dune Leopards & Sand Cats. (Dolphins aren't the rapists of the sea here.) However, in Hyrule, she's most associated with foxes, with wolves coming in second. She disappeared at around the same time as her brother & has yet to be seen since.
- Wears a string of pearls as a circlet with a gilt-edged scallop at the center & a pink, one-shouldered, Hellenistic Chiton with a gold border at the hem. She is known for having long, wavy platinum blond, almost white, hair that reaches her knees, icy blue eyes that later turn a glowing silver upon mastering the Mind's Eye, tanned skin like her brother's, large ears shaped like moth wings, & facial markings similar to Sheikaku's but less jagged & more curved. Oddly, she is also depicted with a pair of daggers at her hips & dual shortswords sheathed at her lower back, so it can be assumed that she is a warrior goddess, but Hyruleans seem to forget about this fact. Is also sometimes seen with a double-limbed bow & arrows. She is depicted with a 2nd pair of arms beneath the pair you typically see. Has as many scars as her brother. Is referred to as Kariaina-no-Mikoto by the Sheikah, who often portray her like Benzaiten or Kannon. Faronites call her Kalina & tend to depict her with more emphasis on her connection to nature & water. Particularly flowers & the ocean. On the other hand, the Gerudo refer to her as Vah Kàvtrïna or the Oasis Mother, Wahē Vah'ma, & regularly depict her as a huntress & associate her with the hunt for love & companionship. She is also well-recognized in Ordonian religion as Karridwena, fae goddess of the moon, love's many forms, forgiveness, & inspiration. Though, the Zonai instead call her Nantli Kuxnikte-ha & depict her similarly to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of the moon. For more on her, go to my Karina Goddess of Love & Passion post.
The Golden Goddesses were once also often referred to as "The Three," the "Golden Trinity," the "Gilded Triad," the "Holy Triumverate," or the "Aureliad." Despite popular belief, the Golden Goddesses are not actually related by ichor, however, they are such close friends that they often consider each other to be sisters. While the Golden Goddesses used to be widely worshiped all over Hyrule, since the time of the flood, the worship of them has fallen by the wayside. Despite being Hyrule's creator deities, they were never really in charge of the pantheon there.
What is unknown is that the Golden Three, as well as many other deities including Hebrogar, were the ones who initially fought off the Bringer of Demise the first time. However, the battle had left them all severely injured as well as infected by his On'nenryoku which prolonged their recovery far longer than it should've been.
Anyway, after the Deku Tree reconnected the islands, they, as a unit, have been largely forgotten by most other than a few of the folks in Ordona.
The Golden Goddesses have since returned to their home pantheons in Jïasïd, New Hyrule, & Calatia.
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Spirits, Fae, & Lesser Deities:
Zephos = Minor god of the wind, specifically sea breezes & brother of Cyclos. Takes the form of a frog. Is mostly only worshiped in Faron & Kakariko these days. On the Koholina Archipelago, he is referred to as Polinahe. The smallest island in that archipelago happens to be Ahiahi Island, otherwise known as Eventide.
Cyclos = Minor god of wind, specifically cyclones & waterspouts, brother of Zephos. Takes the form of a frog. Is mostly only worshiped in Faron & Kakariko these days. On the Koholina Archipelago, he is referred to as Inikiniu.
Valoo = A minor god of the sky. Secondary patron deity of the Rito, though the worship of him has fallen by the wayside recently for most other than the Coastal Rito of Koholina. Takes the form of a great red dragon. A vassal of Din. On the Koholina Archipelago, he is referred to as Kahu Walu & is believed to reside on Kelekona Keha Island. Kahu translating to “guardian or caretaker” in Faronic.
Levias = A minor whale god of the sky. Appointed warden of the skies by Hylia.
- Jabu Jabu = A minor fish god of water & secondary deity of the Zora, though the worship of him has fallen by the wayside recently. Takes the form of a giant catfish. A vassal of Nayru.
- The Wind Fish = A minor whale god of wind & dreams. He has been speculated to be related in some way to the other whale deities, however it is unknown as to how.
- Jabun = A minor fish god of water & protector of Nayru's Pearl. Said to be descended from Jabu Jabu. On the Koholina Archipelago, he is referred to as Kilo Hamuni & is believed to be an ancient Wai Akua or water deity who is thought to live on Hoʻomaka Island. Kilo meaning "seer" in Faronic.
The Great Deku Tree = A minor god of the forest. The patron deity & father figure of the Kokiri/Korok. Takes the form of a massive tree. A vassal of Farore. Said to have once been the first Forest Sage, who later achieved enlightenment & ascended into godhood much like the Satori.
Malanya = Minor goddess of horses, the fields, breezes, & freedom. Not to mention a protector of merchants, travelers, & ranches. Normally takes the form of a great & majestic mare or even a centauress, but will also take on a sort of puppet-like great fairy appearance to mess with mortals as she is somewhat mischievous. Her true form is much grander than what is seen in game. She was a dear friend to Sheikaku while he was a god & often fought at his side, or rather as his comrade who just so happened to offer her services as his steed. She now often takes on the form of a mortal horse in an effort to aid her companion's reincarnations. When acting as Malanya, she pretends to be male to throw her friend off her scent. Her favorite vegetable is the Endura Carrot & she very much enjoys food & music, especially wind instrument & even having a favorite song. Most commonly worshiped in Mabe, Akkala, & Ordona.
The Light Spirits = Major spirits of light that keep the light of Hyrule safe. Were major figures in defeating the Interlopers (a group of Sheikah traitors that pulled Hyrule itself into the civil war between the Gorons & the Zora pre-OoT) & sealing them away. Can only be seen by the brave of heart. Though, they haven't been seen at all in a long time. The spirits were originally Ordona the Calopus, Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey, Eldin the Raptor-Hawk, & Lanayru the Gator-Headed Serpent. Not many still honor them besides those residing in Ordona as, originally, 3 of the 4 lived within a short horseride's distance from Ordon. It's due to this that they have heavily influenced Ordon's religious culture.
- Originally, Ordona & Faron were one & the same, but due to an important task, they split themselves in 2. They have since remerged to become Fardona the Long-Tailed Calopus & reside in what today is known as Haran Lake in the Fural Plain & act as Ordon's patron. A calopus being a horned wolf.
Búraló-mná (Pron: Bura-low-mnaw) = Wolf women. Mid-level spirits of wolves, the forest, freedom, music, the wind, fog, mist, snow, nature, & the moon in Ordonian myth. They are said to be able to switch between human & wolf in an instant. Are well-known for the markings on their faces. Their human form is that of a gorgeous pale woman with hair as white as snow that reaches to the ground & drifts through the air ethereally. Their eyes are said to be an unnaturally bright & striking shade of blue. They are also known for their unbelievable grace & speed with which they can be found dancing in the woods & singing their haunting songs or running freely with packs of wolves.
- They are much like fae, but are particularly reminiscent of Aisling from the Secret of the Kells. They worship Farore, Hebrogar, Sheikaku, & Karina. The chiefess of the Búraló-mná is rumored to have been the mother of the Hero of Twilight, but this is only known amongst the fae. She had fallen in love with a Hylian man who died in a conflict & when she gave birth & saw the mark upon the boy's hand, she knew of his great destiny. Because of this, she waited for when she knew that the blacksmith of Ordon would be patrolling at night & left her son there. She made sure that he was found by the kind man before leaving with tears in her eyes. She'd watched over him ever since.
Búraló-síth (Pron: Bura-low-shee) = Also called Faelcú (Pron: Fayl-koo) or Sídheach (Pron: Shee-ock). Wolf spirits of Ordonian myth that are very closely related to the Búraló-mná. Extremely old ones can grow to be as large as small cows. They also come in a variety of colors. Though, they are marked by peculiar patterns. Anyway, Búraló-síth are also known for taking souls to the afterlife, thus making them a type of Psychopomp. They are also said to protect lost children & guide them to safety.
- Based off of real-world Irish & Scottish folk creatures called Cú-síth (Pron: Koo-shee).
Fairy Queen = Named Anavitya. Whether she is a minor goddess or a major spirit is unknown, but she is the leader of all fairies, including the Great Fairies. There is only one, but she hasn't been seen since the floodwaters receded. There has only ever been one other known Fairy Queen, Venus (Venuśkra, mother of Anavitya & Freyare) of the Spring of Happiness, but that was before the current Fairy Queen's reign. It is presumed that she lives in the Fae Realm, which can be accessed through the moon on full moon nights.
- The Great Fairies = High-level Spirits reigning over the Fairies. There have been a large number of them over the millennia, but the newest four have begun to preside over the domain of fashion. The new Great Fairies are named Cotera (blond), Kaysa (pink-haired), Tera (mint-haired), & Mija (lavender-haired). There, of course, have been other Great Fairies that have been recognizable among the many others.
-- Brighael the Great Butterfly Fairy of Flame & Generosity, Dearbhla the Great Mayfly Fairy of Ice & Honesty, & Caiside the Great Dragonfly Fairy of Forest & Riddles from Old Hyrule. (MC & FS)
-- Breeren the Great Fairy of Power, Beathag the Great Fairy of Wisdom, Bernadine the Great Fairy of Courage, Balisa the Great Fairy of Magic, & Badele the Great Fairy of Kindness from Old Hyrule. (OoT & MM)
-- The 7 Great Sea Fairies from the Great Sea. Those having been a very different-looking bunch from most of the others. They have not been seen since the floodwaters receded. (WW)
-- Moiraya the Great Fairy of Ordeals & Tears from the Cave of Ordeals. Had a strange habit of never wearing a top... (TP)
-- Udela the Great Rupee Fairy. (ALBW)
-- Aine the Great Fairy of Style. (EoW) - Possibly the Saraja Sisters’ mother.
-- The Saraja Sisters - Cotera (blond), Kaysa (pink-haired), Tera (mint-haired), & Mija (lavender-haired), the Great Fairy Sisters of Fashion. (BotW & TotK)
Inu'waipā'ani = Minor seabreeze spirits of mischief & play in Faronic myth. They are known to play little pranks on people. Mostly harmless but are much like Koroks in that they are very child-like & might not always understand things. For Inu'waipā'ani specifically, how their pranks might affect others. Never intentionally malicious unless angered or corrupted by Malice or Miasma. As such, most of the time, if they notice that their pranks have hurt someone, whether physically or emotionally, they'll often feel very guilty & bless their victims with Moanipōmaika'i, or “lucky breezes,” that cause fortunate things to happen as a result of said breezes. Or in the case of them having taken a very sentimental or important item, they also return said item. Though, it's often a bit scuffed up too. They are thought to play with Koroks, young Keaton, & even Skullkids.
- Awaikū = Good spirits of Holōrean culture, as the messengers of Holōmaukai. They guard people from evil spirit & managed the weather, including the winds & rain.
- ʻAumakua = Guardian animals. A deceased family member who's taken on the form of an animal. Now, a spirit & family guardian, they watch over their descendants, warn them of misfortune & help guide them from trouble. They are believed to be there to guide & protect their family members.
Keaton = Mid-level fox spirits of riddles, cunning, breezes, illusions, & luck. Hasn't been seen much recently. A bit trickstery, but are ultimately harmless & are often described as carefree & as gentle jesters. It's said that when a gust of wind does something that at first seems inconvenient, but ends up resulting in something beneficial, it's actually a Keaton lending a helping hand while getting a bit of a laugh out of it at the same time. An example of which being when you're looking for something in a book, but a gust of wind flips the pages, making you lose your place, only for it to land on the exact page you needed whether it was the one you were looking for or not. Or when a breeze takes your hat & you chase it only for it to land at the feet of someone who ends up becoming the best friend you'll ever have or even your future husband/wife. They can choose to be invisible whenever & in such instances, can only be seen either by those who've mastered the Kokoro no Me (心の目, Mind's Eye) of the Sheikah or the Euyinen al'Màh'è (Eyes of the Moon) of the Gerudo (two different names for, essentially, the same thing) or by those wearing a Mask of Truth, a Lense of Truth not being quite strong enough. As a result, the Keaton are considered guardian spirits of the Sheikah. The Keaton's patrons are Farore, Sheikaku, & Karina, making them similar to Inari in a way.
- The Keaton are diligently taught the process of teaching the Mind's Eye & other such Sheikah traditions as the ancient forging techniques, ancient Sheikah Fūinjutsu, & so on, just in case the Sheikah ever lose sight of their mission to protect Hyruleans & their traditions begin to fade. In such instances, it is said that a Keaton will appear to a promising young Sheikah & teach them how to achieve these things as well as how to teach it themselves. Though, don't be surprised if they play coy about it, give riddles to guide the young Sheikah to figuring certain things out themselves (being very fond of the Socratic Method), or just outright demand offerings in the form of Keatonzushi or Keaton Udon. They very much enjoy witty conversation & that becomes very clear in their own speech. Many have a Cheshire Cat type of disposition, though even though they ask riddles much like the Cheshire Cat, be assured that they never ask anything that they don't think the listener can figure out themselves & the riddles always have a real answer. They just like getting the brain moving.
Lord Satori = King of the Mountain. A somewhat minor god/higher spirit of the mountain, animals, the forest, nature, springtime, good fortune, & bounties. Noted to be a noble creature. Heavily associated with horses, deer, & stags. His appearance resembles that of the Satori we see in the games, but he's a cervitaur. This means he has a humanoid torso that sprouts up from the horselike body which possess a cloven hoof at the end of each equine leg. One with a truly magnificent white beard & wielding a knotted wooden staff for a cane, though he has no need for one anymore. Once a sage, he had reached enlightenment in a similar way to Buddha in Buddhist myth, was allowed to eat of the Fruit of Life from the Mother Tree of Life in Jïasïd, grew old & died, then reincarnated as a higher spirit/minor deity who watches over all animals who live in the forest of his domain. Used to wear the Mystic Armor when he was alive. Sacred plant is the Satori Cherry Tree under which he would often meditate, specifically named after him. Favorite fruits are the Golden Apple & the Satori Cherry. He also quite enjoys Endura Carrots. Presides over Satori Mountain where the bounty of spring can always be found, which is why the mountain has so many resources. However, he can appear anywhere there is a Satori Cherry Tree. The Ancient Cistern's central statue in Skyward Sword was actually a depiction of him in life. (Note: He only appears on the mountain in BotW under the crescent moon, which, in mythology, is seen as having a connection to the cycle of life & death, as well as fertility. Also of note is that undead monsters don't appear in their presence.) As a protector of animals, many will bring their pets to his trees during spring to be blessed. - Hyrule has a festival every year at the end of spring, where they give thanks for the bounty given to them by his blessing. They do this by harvesting the cherries from the nearest Satori Tree at the beginning of spring, turning it into alcohol (villages are often paired up for its creation & each pair has their own recipe), & the best batch is offered up at the Satori Trees as thanks. This was originally a Sheikah holiday, but it has since been adopted by the whole of Hyrule. While it was originally a time to bask in the wonders of spring & give thanks to not just Satori, but also Karina, the Deku Tree, & Farore, it now mostly focuses on Satori, though Karina is still a major part of it & while the Deku Tree & Farore's part has been forgotten, the festival's decorations still feature much iconography pertaining to them. Also, the bit about pets being blessed at his trees during spring is based on how, in the Catholic Church, Saint Francis is, evidently, the protector of animals & on his day, you're allowed to bring your pets to church to be blessed! Though Farore's part is still remembered in Ordon, just not as Farore. Rather as Fayrah, the fae goddess of the wild things & fortune.
- Satori = Takes the form of a chimeric creature resembling a blue, cloven-hooved horse with antlers resembling gilded laurel branches, golden cloven hooves, & 2 owl-like faces along with a glorious white beard. The creatures we see in the games are Lord Satori's vassals who have managed to reach enlightenment as well.
- Blupees = Minor spirits of fortune & followers of Satori. These creatures were once mortal like Lord Satori & his vassals, who was a mortal who reached deification through enlightenment. Others later followed him; however, in a way, the Blupee is much like the entry level of the Satori branch or family of spirits & they must work up to becoming a true Satori as these creatures have yet to entirely be rid of their own earthly desires. They are known for collecting & hoarding valuables then letting them go in the name of protection. The transition from a being who needs things & attachments, to one who neither wants nor needs them is often a difficult one for those unprepared for the amount of work it takes & it isn't uncommon for many to backslide.
- Bubblefrogs = A minor spirit of greed & delusion. What happens either to Blupees when they are unable to let go of greed & allow it to fester or when a mortal tries to become a Satori by use of shortcuts rather than personal & spiritual growth. These doomed spirits have met a roadblock on their journey to enlightenment & require intervention to proceed, having gotten lost underground. The Bubblegems are explicitly created when Blupees are unable to be rid of their earthly desires & become consumed by greed with the Bubblegems acting as a way to purify the Bubblefrogs when they make contact with a natural source of divine magic, which restores them to Blupee status. To aid them on re-finding their way, Blupees will guide those with the divine gift to the caves where Bubblefrogs dwell & Satori will pinpoint the exact locations of the entrances.
Rensei the Star Painter (連星, Binary Star) = The god of the stars & chronicler of the gods said to be who painted each constellation in the sky. Originally a Sheikah god, but is now also known by most of Hyrule as Astrendi. He is depicted holding a scroll in one hand & a paintbrush in the other. He would paint a picture, let it dry, roll it up, wait for night, then hold the scroll up to the night sky in the place he wished the constellation to appear, then snap the scroll open, which would burn the image into the night sky, thereby burning the scroll to ashes in his hands. Believed to paint significant images from history into the sky.
- The Gerudo have a similar figure in their pantheon, only he is believed instead to be a sculptor or stonemason who uses his hammer & chisel to break holes in the night sky, allowing the light of eternity to filter through to the mortals below as it is believed by Gerudo that the Earth is contained within an orb of obsidian that floats within a sea of light along with other worlds. This entity is believed to be a Dohnàkht, which is similar to the Greek concept of a Titan. This being goes by the name of Nàjbek the Starcarver.
Shugoshin (守護神, Guardian Deity) = Tutelary Deities of Sheikan theology.
- Hakamoriru (墓守る, Protect the Grave) = A Mitama-no-Shugoshin (神霊の守護神) of Sheikah theology. Whenever a new graveyard or cemetery is built somewhere in Hyrule, it is tradition that the first to be buried in it, is meant to be a recently deceased guard dog or even the dog of the gravekeeper himself. One that was well-loved & fiercely loyal. It's believed that when this happens, its spirit will manifest as a fierce wolf in its prime & protect the graveyard or cemetery or tomb from any ill for 2 centuries, at which point, it will move on & a new watchdog's ashes will be buried in the grave & take their place. Their collars are often enshrined at the Kamidana (神棚) of the gravekeeper's house & become Shintai (神体, Body of the Kami). The gravekeeper's home acts as the entrance of the graveyard or cemetery itself as well as a sort of miniature temple where one can give thanks to the Hakamoriru for protecting their ancestors. In this way, the gravekeeper also acts as a Kanuushi (神職, God's Employee) for the temple. However, the dog's ashes are buried at the Hakamoriru Jinja (墓守る神社, Grave Protector's Shrine) at the back of the graveyard/cemetery itself. Upon being buried at the Jinja, there will be a small festival where a ceremony known as Bunrei (分霊) takes place to propagate the spirit of the Hakamoriru by placing it into the collar, at which point, it will be transferred to the Kamidana of the gravekeeper. The grave temple in Kakariko is the main temple of all Hakamoriru, meaning that it's also the largest. - This is actually inspired by the English/Nordic folktale of Church Grim, but viewed through the lens of Japanese Shintoism.
- Kishin (鬼神, Wrathful Ogre God) & Kijugami (鬼女神, Wrathful Ogre Goddess) = Lower Ogre-type Tutelary Gods/Goddesses or Shugoshin (守護神) of Sheikah myth that worked under Sheikaku & Karina. These Kami, despite being powerful & fearsome in battle & scary-looking, were also known for being compassionate & benevolent by nature. There aren't that many of them, but they are tasked with protecting innocents & avenging those that they couldn't protect. However, in the case of Kishin encountering the soul of a person with a particularly high level of On'nen (怨念, a feeling of hatred, malice, grudge, & resentment that can make ordinary spirits furious & evil ones even more so; what is referred to as Malice or Gloom), they will eat the soul. However, this does not in any way destroy the soul itself. Rather, you could say that it's a way to fast-track the process of the soul forgetting its previous life, thus giving it another chance to try again to be a better person in the next life. Thing is that it's actually much healthier for a soul to forget its previous life at its own pace, because it may still have some things left to resolve. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. For those curious, yes, they are, essentially, digesting as much of the bad influences from the soul's life as possible. While nourishing, it isn't a fun process for them as the more On'nen the soul possesses, the worse the Kishin's indigestion is likely to become. We all have to make our own sacrifices for the greater good. It's just that in this case, that sacrifice is unfortunately a Kishin's digestive health & physical comfort. - Functions almost completely like Pāla.
-- Daikishin (大鬼神, Great Wrathful Ogre God) = The head Kishin. - Closest real-world approximation is a Dharma Pāla.
--- Daikijugami (大鬼女神, Wrathful Ogre Goddess) = The head Kijugami. - Closest real-world approximation is a female Dharma Pāla.
--- Ōkishin (女王鬼神, King Wrathful Ogre God) = Another word for Daikishin. Used to describe Sheikaku.
--- Joōkujigami (女王鬼女神, Queen Wrathful Ogre Goddess) = Another word for Daikijugami. Used to describe Karina.
The 3 Great Dragons = The 3 dragons appointed to guard the Sacred Flames by the goddess Hylia. This includes Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron, Aeridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin, & Raurier the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru/Gerudo. They seem to be quite skilled opera singers. - I changed their names because the Light Spirits already had those same ones beforehand, so I instead gave them names inspired by their French, Japanese, & Chinese translations.
- Lord of Eldin = Though he goes by Lord Eldin, his true name is Aerdhagni (अएर्धग्नि or अएर्द्अग्नि, Fire of Ardor). Nickname, Aeridin. The Great Fire Dragonlord of Eldin Volcano & Guardian of Din's Flame. He appears to be fairly composed & relaxed. - A/N: This name comes from Sanskrit Agnya (अग्न्या) or Agni (अग्नि), & from Latin Ignis. All mean fire, but Agnya also means “perceive,” “command” or "beyond wisdom.” This is inspired by Hinduism, where Agni is the god of fire. However, in Vedic texts, Agni is not only a deity, but also the sacred fire. Here is a list of his in-game names in different countries: Ordinn (FR), Oldin (ITN/KRN, 올딘), Orudin (JP, オルディン), & Ào Ěr Tīng or Orting (CHN, 奧爾汀; 奥尔汀). | And here are a couple of other attempts at names: Erdagni (एर्द्अग्नि) & Ardagni (अर्द्अग्नि).
- Lord of Lanayru = Though he goes by Lord Lanayru, his true name is Raunier or Raunoir (Pron: Raw-nyehʁ or Raw-nwahʁ, Black Lightning). Though, he also goes by Laniere or Lanello. The Great Lightning Dragonlord of Lanayru Desert & Guardian of Nayru's Flame. - A/N: The name I gave him is something of an extrapolated form of his Chinese name, however, the one I used was pieced together from Rau from Greek (ραυν), from (κεραυνός) & French nier meaning “black.” The idea is that his name means “black lightning.” | Here are some of his in-game names from other countries: Lanelle (FR), Ranelle (GR), Ranel (IT), Lanel (KO, 라넬), Ranēru (JP, ラネール), & Lā Niè Ěr or Raniere (CHN, 拉聶爾 or 拉聂尔). | And here is another name that I was considering: Lanello.
- Lady of Faron = Though she goes by Lady Faron, her true name is Pheilona, but also answers to Firona. The Great Water Dragonlady of Faron Woods, & Guardian of Farore's Flame. - A/N: Here are some of her in-game names in other countries: Firone (FR/IT), Phirone (GR), Pillone (KO, 필로네), Firōne (JP, フィローネ), & Fèi Luó Ní or Ferroni (CHN, 費羅尼 or 费罗尼). | And here are a few other names that I was considering: Fallona, Feilona, & Feirrona.
The 3 Elemental Zonai Dragons = Naydra the Ice Dragoness, Dinraal the Fire Dragoness, & Farosh the Lightning Dragoness. While not dragons appointed by the goddess, they are treated with similar reverence by mortals. Originally, these dragons were Zonai who underwent draconification in order to act as guardians of Hyrule. While they are no longer able to access their memories, draconification allows one to retain a single core desire that was integral to the draconified's purpose. For Zelda, it was helping Link however she could, for Ganondorf, it was to destroy Link, & for the 3 Elemental Dragons, it was watching over Hyrule. Not anywhere near as powerful as the 3 Great Dragons as they are not true-born immortal dragons the way the Great 3 were. Rather, being (very long-lived) mortals with minds unprepared for the full weight of immortality to just suddenly be thrust upon them without proper training or preparation, let alone earning it the way Lord Satori did. Thus, resulting in the transformation breaking their minds. Had they undergone similar intensive spiritual training, then they would've been able to keep their sense of selves. - A/N: Also, I'm changing their appearance a bit so they have forward-facing, predator eyes rather than prey-like eyes situated at the sides of their heads & lion-like brush tails. Maybe even the third eye that Zonai are regularly depicted with. It doesn't make sense for them to lose an entire eyeball.
- Hylidia = Name given to the Light Dragon. - From Hylia & Lidia, which means “beautiful.”
Adalgrim = A minor god of masks, mystery, merchants & trade, joie indirecte/muditā/freudenfreude (sympathetic or vicarious joy; pleasure of delighting in other people's well-being, happiness, or success rather than begrudging it), & altruistic generosity. Thought to also have a gift for storytelling. No one actually knows much about him other than that he has a disturbingly wide smile, loves masks, & loves to share his masks with others. Is believed to guard a mask that has an ancient evil sealed inside it. He is actually the most well-known god in Goponga, where his name is Aubermasquem & he is often depicted wearing an oddly humble, yet elegantly made mask of his own & entertaining children with puppet shows or giving out ornate handcrafted masks. His primary goal as a deity is believed to be to spread joy & happiness through generosity & other acts of goodwill. Due to this, he's also quite well-liked by the Mogma, who themselves have a culture of showing people they care by giving valuable a/o practical gifts, specifically the treasures that they find through treasure-hunting. In their terms, this would be known as felicidonata or gifted happiness. - The Happy Mask Salesman, though his true form is reminiscent to Clopin Trouillefou from Disney's Bells of Notre Dame.
Hileos = A minor winged god of the sun, sky, clouds, wind, light, & the weather. His sacred animals are birds, specifically loftwings & eagles.
The Minish = These little helper sprites are adorable & incredible crafters. They're the ones who hide trinkets in the grass. Though, only children can see them. They have a tendency to leave extra treats & goodies during the Picori Festival, especially for those who've been extra good. What few know is that if one sees a Picori as a child, then lives to see a second festival, & they've been good that entire time, then they'll be blessed by the Picori. Though few know what that blessing is, they are also always given the permanent ability to see the Picori & the other fae/spirits. However, among the Minish, it's thought that being the 1st to be seen both times is quite auspicious for both involved & if it happens, then it's that same Minish who becomes responsible for blessing the person. Oftentimes, the Minish will then become the companion of the man or woman until the end of their life & other times, they'll sort of become the helper spirit of the person's family.
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Holy Relics:
Happy Clover = A very special fae-blessed four-leaf clover that only appears after the Picori Festival & only until the next full moon. After that, any four-leaf clovers still in the ground will lose that extra luck. These Happy Clovers are extra lucky with the final one picked bringing the most fortune. However, children often believe that obtaining one will guarantee your eternal happiness. It really just gives you an extra boost of luck, but most involved (the Minish included) tend to find the whole thing too adorable to correct them.
Sheikan Forges = In ancient Sheikan theology, the forge was seen as a holy place &, thus displayed imagery of the gods upon the walls, specifically bearing more Sheikan sumi-e style depictions. Initially, on one wall would be imagery of Sheikaku, with the other depicting Hylia. Similarly, when much of both Hylia & Sheikaku's story was lost, Sheikaku was switched out for Din with the other wall depicting a sumi-e style Triforce. Later, upon the rediscovery of Hylia's goddesshood, she retook her place upon the correct wall, while the other was taken up by Sheikaku’s sister, who the Sheikah knew as Kariaina-no-Mikoto &, while most commonly known as a goddess of love & passion, also ruled over the domains of crafting & the arts among other things.
The Triforce = It seems to maintain Hyrule's vitality, so its destruction would also cause Hyrule's downfall. It is capable of granting wishes. However, it seems to be true neutral in regards to which wishes are granted. At the same time, if the one who touches it doesn't have a balance of Wisdom, Courage, & Power, then the pieces will split with the toucher only keeping the virtue that has the most influence in their life. Something of note, it is never mentioned how often it is able to grant these wishes.
Interestingly, there are 2 sides to the Triforce: Virtue & Role.
Afterall, who would you trust to maintain Order if not the most wise? And if you would not entrust the most courageous with the responsibility of dealing justice, then who? And who would you choose to give the most power to, if not the most benevolent?
- Though not a true entity in & of itself, it has acquired a form of consciousness over the 41,000+ years that it's been in existence. Its voice is that of a mix of the 3 goddesses who created it. And, sometimes, the voices of Demise, Hylia, Sheikaku, & Karina. Sometimes, it'll even cycle through the many voices of the Links, Zeldas, Ganondorfs, & even Aryll & Linkle. It's quite eerie.
Goddess Harp = Created by Sheikaku as a wedding present to Hylia.
Tsukumogami = Tool spirits of Sheikah myth. When almost any inanimate object is loved & cared for enough, been neglected enough, or has simply existed for long enough, 100 years bare minimum, that object will obtain a spirit. That's a Tsukumogami. The most venerated type of Tsukumogami are tool & weapon spirits, especially sword spirits. You see, when a tool or weapon obtains a spirit, it is said to become an incredibly intimate part of the owner. This is part of why the Sheikah are known to have such a strong tool/weapon maintenance culture. They will repair a tool/weapon over & over again until they are literally unable to be repaired any longer. At which point, they will be buried at a mound much like how a person is. And weapons made by deities are simply created with a Tsukumogami by their very nature of being divine weapons. This means that Fi & Ghirahim are the Tsukumogami of the Master Sword & Sword of Demise respectively. - A/N: In Sheikah mythology, the forging of a sword was believed to be a holy undertaking & forges were also considered a house of the gods & bladesmiths were thought to house the spirit of the gods. Bladesmiths were known to purify themselves in water & wear sacred robes during the course of the forging. The forging of a sword was also thought to be no less miraculous than the birth of a child. And it was believed that swords held a piece of the souls of not just the one who created it, but also the wielder, & even the gods themselves. In this way, they were seen as the soul of the swordsman.
- Goddess Sword = Originally designed to be the Master Sword by Sheikaku with the intention of forging it for his wife so she'd be able to protect herself & Hyrule. However, due to him being unable to do so due to needing to hold off Demise, who had resurfaced early, Hylia forged it herself using the skills her husband had taught her with Din & Hebrogar's guidance (who were still too injured from fighting back Demise before to do it themselves). But by that point, it'd been too late & Sheikaku was struck fatal, which was when he relinquished his godhood to use the Triforce in another life. All in preparation of the First Hero. However, due to not being a Goddess of the Forge, despite her skills & her unofficial aunt & uncle's aid, the Goddess Sword is what came out instead. All 3 knew that it would not be enough to defeat The Bringer of Demise, let alone kill him. To supplement this, Hylia advised the Sword Spirit, Fi, to guide the hero & have him temper the sword with the Sacred Flames. (Which, tempering is quite different from forging.)
-- Master Sword = The Blade of Evil's Bane. Originally the Goddess Sword, now tempered by the divine light of the Sacred Flames, which were stoked by the divine magic of the Golden Goddesses, back then known as the Aureliad. While much closer to its originally intended design, it still is not fully complete. To reach its true power & end both The Bringer of Demise & his curse once & for all, it must be reforged anew by one with both the power of a God of the Forge part of the pantheon worshiped by the people to be protected & the skill of a master bladesmith. It's feasible that if Sir Klayn Smith-Clainborne (LU's Four, a.k.a. Minish Cap Link | I call him Clove) or Legend were to don the Fierce Deity Mask, that they could begin to learn & possibly master Creator-Ranked blacksmith recipes, but it'd take a lot of time & access to some frankly outrageous materials. The Golden Master Sword is much closer to the intended design, but still not quite there. If it'd been forged by Sheikaku, as had been intended, there would likely be no curse to begin with.
-- Sword of Demise = The Master Sword's dark mirror. Created when The Bringer of Demise had Sheikaku's notes on the Master Sword stolen. After which he forged the Sword of Demise. However, due to him neither being a god of the forge, nor having any previous knowledge of swordsmithing (having only ever forged spears & had never really taken an interest, thinking it beneath him), it simply resulted in a pale, twisted imitation. Not even a shadow of what it could've been. Thus, the twisted & very obviously mentally unstable Ghirahim was brought into existence. (It doesn't help that he was forged by Demise, thus giving him part of that mad titan's soul.)
The 3 Sacred Flames = These flames were created in conjunction as a means of improving the Goddess Sword & allowing the Hero to defeat The Bringer of Demise. Each flame is fueled by the divine energy of its respective goddess & is guarded by their appointed Great Dragon. Due to Link's latent, hidden powers, tempering the Sword with these flames allowed him to draw out more of the blade's intended power. However, due to him having no real knowledge of smithing in that life, he was unable to fully draw out its fullest potential. - As mentioned above, I'd say that Four Link or Legend Link from the Linked Universe wearing the Fierce Deity mask would be able to bring about the Master Sword's true potential. Or as close to it as is currently possible. But that's just my thoughts.
Wind Waker = Used to conduct music in celebration of the gods. A royal heirloom said to have been crafted by the Royal Jubalturner, the Hero of the Era of Music, Sir Lyron K. MacanBhaird II (Rhythm/Tempo).
Phantom Hourglass = Once used by Nayru in a time long passed.
Ocarina of Time = An ancient musical instrument blessed by Nayru.
Harp of Ages = Used to travel through time. Is not located in Hyrule as it is a relic from Labrynna.
Rod of Seasons = Used to change the seasons. Is not located in Hyrule as it is a relic from Holodrum.
Book of Mysteries = A book filled with ancient Calatian, Falsian, (& some non-Calatian) ciphers & magical runes that can be used in various ways. Is not located in Hyrule as it is a relic from Falsia northwest of Hyrule near Calatia. - A/N: I believe that if Nintendo were to go through with making that 3rd Oracle game, then it'd be best to go with Mysteries instead of Secrets because then we'd have OoA, OoS, & OoM.
Tree of Life = It's said that its fruit can cure any illness. It's actually not native to Hyrule, being originally from the desert continent to the southwest of Hyrule. The fruit of it's Mother Tree is actually far more powerful.
rewatching hyoutei vs rikkai and it’s oshigaku heaven:
gakuto recognising that yuushi isn’t cool/hasn’t shut off his emotions despite the fact that his face and voice are barely any different than usual lol
oshitari leg fetish yuushi cool spraying gakuto’s ankle
the fact that they both have the same Spot(tm) (a la golden pair’s shipping container, such a married couple thing)
gakuto reaching out to the grouchy new transfer student
the moment when chibi yuushi falls in love
yuushi putting aside his cool/strategic tennis for the sake of gakuto’s dream
(and you all know how i feel about the impulsive/emotional dreamer and the cool-headed partner who puts aside reason to spoil/indulge them combination)
yuushi/their combination literally boosting gakuto to new heights that he can’t reach alone
the way he yells “gakutoooooooo” as if that isn’t the least collected, most heated/passionate we’ve ever heard/seen yuushi be in his entire life
and how gakuto just knows what to do, meaning they’ve either practised this before (unlikely?) or they’re basically on the same wavelength
the absolute faith they have in each other doing this manoeuver
yuushi dropping his racket and running over to catch gakuto as he faints like something out of a romance movie
the way he looks so concerned when gakuto falls but then relaxes/is relieved when gakuto opens his eyes and speaks
yuushi doesn’t say “we won”, he says “you and i won”
also bonus jabun feels:
marui and jackal always being the parents of their underclassman
jackal gave up his spot playing doubles with marui for the sake of rikkai despite really wanting to play with bunta ;~~~;
also think of how long he’s had to wait for this opportunity/how hard it must have been to give up considering everything that happened at U-17 camp!!
the way that they share the same values of being selfless (jackal giving up his doubles spot, marui giving jackal’s grip tape [the last token he had of his partner] to choutarou)
marui being angry at tamagawa for wasting jackal’s time and sacrifice
he probably got his “just try to get in my way” philosophy from jackal covering for him while he was trying out his volley techniques in matches (◡‿◡✿)
which reminds me that marui only really lets himself be spoilt when it’s by jackal, i.e. jackal is the only person he trusts to cover for him (in and out of tennis, which is why he’s always foisting things off onto him lmao)
WW AU where, upon waking up to the second quest, Link is armed with all the knowledge of the first.
With it, he aims to beat the game, preventing Arylls kidnapping, avoiding the ruin of Jabuns island, avoiding the Zelda kidnapping, as well as meeting Ganondorf for the first time with a fully powered master sword and Tetra.
On the downside, Link never met the King of Red Lions because the poor boat has been trying all this time to catch up (without a sail, mind you) to Tetras pirate ship.
