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Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 18d

Our September community update is up!

From new Age of Imprisonment coverage to two new site features, come see what we've been up to!

Graphic summarizing the community updates. Artwork of Ganondorf sits to the left.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 6h

It is interesting that they discuss their interest in working on Zelda especially after they made artwork for The Wind Waker a couple years prior. They don't seem to have contributed after this though.

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Hyrule Interviews @hyruleinterviews.bsky.social · 7h

#Linktober 8: Healing

Aonuma & Nagano on how the manga inspires or influences the developers, 2004.

Source: Viz Media

#Zelda
#NaganoQuote, #AonumaQuote, #HimekawaQuote

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PEOPLE:
- S. Nagano. One half of “Akira Himekawa”, the Zelda manga writer/artist duo..
- Eiji Aonuma, age 41. Dungeon Director of Ocarina of Time, director of Majora’s Mask, The Wind Waker, & Twilight Princess.

QUOTE:
Aonuma: I’ll be looking for anything [in the A Link to the Past manga] that might serve as a hint for me in the Zelda game I’m developing right now [Twilight Princess]!

Nagano: I’m happy to hear that our manga can be helpful in providing ideas to the people at Nintendo. We have a strong desire to participate in the creation of The Legend of Zelda material.

Aonuma: You truly are helping us. When our staff members get tired of working, they read your manga! [laugh] The manga serve as a great reference when pulling the story together.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 12h

Happy International Lesbian Day everyone.

Screenshot from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Zelda says, "Say nothing, Midna..."

Screenshot from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Zelda says, "Your heart and mine were as one, however briefly..."

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 12h

Interesting! Thanks for letting us know, we will have look into it.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 1d

The names at the top are the ones revealed by Nintendo of America verbatim. The name below that is a direct transliteration of the Japanese name.

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Hyrule Interviews @hyruleinterviews.bsky.social · 1d

#Linktober 7: Undead

Aonuma on never getting a break and his family's feelings about it, 2013.

Source: USgamer

#Zelda
#TheWindWakerHDQuote, #ALinkBetweenWorldsQuote
#AonumaQuote

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PEOPLE:
- Eiji Aonuma, age 50. Franchise Producer for the Zelda series.

QUOTE:
Aonuma: Even when I get home, I'm getting home late. I want some vacation. I want some time off.

Q: How much longer do you have … before you get that time off?

A: What we're looking at, really, is a sort of trend. I finish one project and the next one is just overlapping. My family is not happy.

Q: But they do like Zelda games, right?

A: My son absolutely does like Zelda, and my wife has started playing Zelda as well. So that's great. They understand that I'm making these games, but… They're my family, and the fact that we're not taking vacations together, not going anywhere, it's not making them happy. We're trying to find a balance. It's tough.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 1d

Blink twice if you need a union.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 1d

The names of the ancient Sages from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment are all derived from ancient subjects.

Agraston - from Acasta Gneiss
Qia - from Myllokunmingia
Ardi - from, well, Ardi
Raphica - from Archaeopteryx lithographica

Graphic showing the names of four of the Sages from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The Sage of Fire, Agraston, derives his name from 'Acasta Gneiss', a rock that contains the oldest known earth crust. The Sage of Water, Qia, derives her name from 'Myllokunmingia', one of the oldest vertebrates. The Sage of Lightning, Ardi, derives her name from 'Ardi', one of the earliest human-like specimens dating back 4.4 million years. The Sage of Wind, Raphica, derives his name from 'Archaeopteryx Lithographica', a late Jurrasic ancestor of birds.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Her English name is Lenalia!

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Ranaria

The chamberlain who follows Zelda, she was first mentioned as the author of the Ancient Tablets in Tears of the Kingdom. She has a laid-back nature but has earned Rauru's trust because she does quick work. She's fascinated by spiritual things and is always seen carrying her notebook around.

Artwork of Ranaria from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Ranaria speaking to Zelda from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Closeup of Ranaria from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Nintendo of America has confirmed his English name is Agraston!

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Āgasuta

The calm and intellectual Goron chief. He is a long-time friend of Rauru, the King of Hyrule.

He joins forces with Rauru as the Sage of Fire to defeat the Demon King in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Artwork of Āgasuta from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Āgasuta from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Āgasuta battling Blue Bokoblins from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Even if Nintendo of America doesn't get around to it, it's important work!

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Ranaria

The chamberlain who follows Zelda, she was first mentioned as the author of the Ancient Tablets in Tears of the Kingdom. She has a laid-back nature but has earned Rauru's trust because she does quick work. She's fascinated by spiritual things and is always seen carrying her notebook around.

Artwork of Ranaria from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Ranaria speaking to Zelda from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Closeup of Ranaria from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Regarding the names of the Sages from Tears of the Kingdom/Age of Imprisonment, we will not attempt to 'translate' them from Japanese.

For the sake of consistency, we'll use direct romanizations until their names from the English localization are revealed.

Badly-made graphic provided for context.

Photograph of the Aldi store alongside artwork of Arudi from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Arudi

A benevolent warrior of the Gerudo. She follows the ancient Gerudo tradition recognizing Ganondorf as her rightful leader.

She ultimately takes Rauru's side against the Demon King as the Sage of Lightning in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Artwork of Arudi from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Closeup of Arudi from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Arudi striking Blue Bokoblins from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Kurafika

This chief of the Rito may sometimes be too witty for his own good. He can be difficult to understand from just his words alone, but he is fiercely loyal to his allies.

As the Sage of Wind, he acts as a tailwind for Rauru against the Demon King in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Artwork of Kurafika from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Closeup of Kurafika from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Kurafika dealing devastating damage to Black Bokoblins from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Kia

A capable martial artist who inspires others by her sheer presence and fierce fighting skill. Off of the battlefield, she is also a princess of the Zora.

She takes up arms as the Sage of Water with Rauru in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Artwork of Kia from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Kia alongside Zelda from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Kia defeating Bokoblins from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 2d

Āgasuta

The calm and intellectual Goron chief. He is a long-time friend of Rauru, the King of Hyrule.

He joins forces with Rauru as the Sage of Fire to defeat the Demon King in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Artwork of Āgasuta from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Āgasuta from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Āgasuta battling Blue Bokoblins from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 3d

This post is adapted from an official, Japanese-only promotional post. You can view the original post from @zelda_musou on Twitter.

If you would like to support us, we have a Ko-fi page.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 3d

Sonia

A Hylian priestess who is equal parts wise and kind. She partnered with Rauru to clear the Surface world of Demons and later founded Hyrule Kingdom with him, becoming the first queen.

She bears powers over time and wields a Secret Stone of the Zonai that amplifies her powers.

Artwork of Sonia from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Sonia from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Sonia tending to her Sundelion garden from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

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Hyrule Interviews @hyruleinterviews.bsky.social · 3d

#Linktober 5: Friendship
Miyamoto on missing his friend, Iwata, 2019.

Source: Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO

#Nintendo
#MiyamotoQuote, #IwataQuote

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PEOPLE:
- Shigeru Miyamoto, age 66. Creator of Zelda, Mario, & more.
- Satoru Iwata, age 59. President of HAL from 1993-2000, President of Nintendo from 2002-2015.

QUOTE:
Miyamoto: Iwata may have passed on, but the company is going strong. Thanks to all the ideas and systems that he left behind, our young hires have been able to thrive. What makes me sad is that if I have a crazy idea over the weekend, there isn’t anybody I can tell about it on Monday morning.

When I’m eating lunch, he isn’t there to say ‘I think I’ve figured out your problem,’ which leaves me feeling stuck. I really miss him.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 3d

At the summit of the Akkala Citadel Ruins sits Domizuin Shrine. This Shrine of Light features a peculiar box cage puzzle that Link must both enter and manipulate from both sides to reach the end.

The article for Domizuin Shrine is now complete!

Graphic for the Domizuin Shrine article.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 4d

This post is adapted from an official, Japanese-only promotional post. You can view the original post from @zelda_musou on Twitter.

If you would like to support us, we have a Ko-fi page.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 4d

Mineru

One of the last remaining Zonai and the sister of King Rauru. She studies Zonai technology and applies her knowledge to creating new Constructs.

She possesses mysterious powers of Spirit, which are amplified by her Secret Stone.

Artwork of Mineru from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Mineru in her room from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Mineru in the Depths from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Zelda Wiki @zeldawiki.bsky.social · 4d

What do you do when monsters keep stealing your treasure? Store it in a chest of course! Except...where do you even find an empty one? It's not like anyone goes around leaving empty Treasure Chests wherever they go.

The article for "Precious Treasure" is now complete!

Graphic for the "Precious Treasure" article.

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Hyrule Interviews @hyruleinterviews.bsky.social · 5d

#Linktober 3: Flames

Miyamoto on cut fire and digging mechanics in A Link to the Past, 1992.

Source: Shmuplations

#Zelda
#ALinktothePastQuote
#MiyamotoQuote

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PEOPLE:
- Shigeru Miyamoto, age 39. Producer of A Link to the Past.

QUOTE:
Miyamoto: One idea [cut from A Link to the Past] was with the lantern: if you used it on a grassy area, it would cause a huge brushfire. If you cut a little circle of grass around you, you could safely stand there in the middle of it!

… In swamp areas, you could use a shovel to dig a ditch, and then if you bombed the swamp breakwater it would cause the water to rush into the hole you’d dug. That idea was actually half-complete… if we’d had another six months, we might have been able to make it a reality.