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Hero of Hyrule - Link
Due to some reason, was born with access to the memories of every previous Link that has existed, ever, perhaps even across parallel universes. The Queen of Hyrule put a spell on him that should block those memories from haunting him... at the cost of him never being able to touch the Master Sword, because that will undo the Queen’s spell for sure. The Sword, after all, has no way of realizing that any magic that isn’t its own is benign in intention. Fated to defeat the coming evil... as soon as they figure out what it is, and how to defeat it without the Master Sword. Link is more than ready for the challenge, much to his mother’s dismay.
Grew up in Kakariko, unaware of his other heritage. Easily excitable and eager, better with a sword than he has any right to be, can talk to animals. Age 10.
Princess of Hyrule - Zelda
Her dreams warned her of the coming darkness, and her mother warned her of the problem they would find with defeating it. Cousin to the problem in question - that is, Link. Has never met her cousin in her life, but is making plans to do so as soon as possible. Enlists Sheik's help to make sure Link is ready to face the coming darkness, since Zelda herself will be occupied studying her butt off to find a way to seal said darkness, in lieu of a way to properly defeat it.
Confident and easily annoyed, still blooming into her magic powers, prefers spending time at the pond behind the castle to most other duties. Age 12.
Princess' retainer - Sheik
Child of Impa, Sheik is also Zelda's half-sibling on top of being her retainer. Noped out of gender - he/him but in a nonbinary way (they/them is also okay). Formally his half-sister's retainer, Sheik's main responsibility for now is supporting Zelda in everything he can, especially with the coming storm.
Thinks he’s too cool for almost everything but has a soft spot for Zelda and would do basically anything she asked of him, even if it wasn't his job. Becomes fast friends with Link even though he will deny this until they have known each other for several months.
Skilled in all forms of combat but currently only knows his mother's favorite spell, magic-wise. Age 13.
Link's mother - Adelaide
Facts not carried in my art: Tall (at least 6'5" / 195cm, if not 7' / 213cm), jock build, buffer than she looks because she's always covering up her muscles with loose robes and tunics.
Oldest of the royal family, but abdicated from her position by mutual agreement with her younger sister (the current queen of Hyrule). Adelaide ran off from the palace at age of 21 and vanished for Several Years. She left suddenly and without a trace, and returned just as quietly, settling down in Kakariko to raise Link. Refuses to admit she was ever Hyrule's princess. Wishes she never came back.
Eternally exhauasted and frustrated. Knows her way around a sword but excels in combat magic. ...which is also the only magic she's good at. She regrets that now that she’s older and not adventuring, but learning non-combat spells requires either asking her sister or stealing a book from the castle library and no thanks to either. Age 39.
Queen of Hyrule - Elaine
Facts not carried in my art: Tall, like Ridiculously Tall, at least 8' / 243cm, literally for the sole reason of this post about royalty in Zelda games wrt size.
Gunning for the throne since she was ten, Elaine happily stepped in when Adelaide said she wanted nothing to do with it, though Adelaide leaving wasn’t part of the plan. Water under the bridge, she guesses. Knows what the fates will ask of their children, and knows her place in this is to guide her daughter, not step in for her.
Always seems to know she's doing, though her sister tends to throw unexpected wrenches in her plans. Very good at all sorts of magic, but she has studied combat magic the least. Age 36.
Queen's Retainer - Impa
Facts not carried by my art: somewhere between 6' / 183cm and 6'5" / 213cm - only a few inches shorter than Adelaide. I'm also bad at drawing Buff characters so: she is also that, don't worry. OoT Impa levels of buff.
Queen's retainer since they were both young. Queen's casual girlfriend, also since they were both young. Zelda's other mom. Loyal to the Queen first and foremost, their children second. Likes Link more than she likes Adelaide. Hasn’t forgiven Adelaide for leaving; they have a less close history than her and Elaine, but weren’t strangers before Adelaide left, either.
Kinder than she looks and wholeheartedly supportive of her children. Skilled in all manners of combat and magic; Impa’s favorite spell is manipulating shadows in such a way to reduce other’s attentions on you. Typical Sheikah trade magic, but she’s adjusted the spell to even reduce sound, which is her favorite part of it. Age 41.
Minor Characters (no art)
Link’s Dad – Exists somewhere out in the world. Link got the red hair genes from him. The reason Adelaide left the castle and never came back to begin with; he promised adventure and she was more than eager to take him up on it and see the world. Not much else is known about him, and Adelaide isn't sharing.
Navi – Link’s cat. Link, able to talk to animals, can understand her perfectly.
The castle cats – there are several of them and they are best friends with both Sheik and Zelda. Though neither of them can talk to animals like Link can, Zelda and Sheik use the cats to get the other's attention when they're on opposite sides of the castle.
Skull Kid – Best friend of the Hero in Green. Probably nothing to worry about.
Hero of Hyrule - Link
Due to some reason, was born with access to the memories of every previous Link that has existed, ever, perhaps even across parallel universes. The Queen of Hyrule put a spell on him that should block those memories from haunting him... at the cost of him never being able to touch the Master Sword, because that will undo the Queen’s spell for sure. The Sword, after all, has no way of realizing that any magic that isn’t its own is benign in intention. Fated to defeat the coming evil... as soon as they figure out what it is, and how to defeat it without the Master Sword. Link is more than ready for the challenge, much to his mother’s dismay.
Grew up in Kakariko, unaware of his other heritage. Easily excitable and eager, better with a sword than he has any right to be, can talk to animals. Age 10.
Princess of Hyrule - Zelda
Her dreams warned her of the coming darkness, and her mother warned her of the problem they would find with defeating it. Cousin to the problem in question - that is, Link. Has never met her cousin in her life, but is making plans to do so as soon as possible. Enlists Sheik's help to make sure Link is ready to face the coming darkness, since Zelda herself will be occupied studying her butt off to find a way to seal said darkness, in lieu of a way to properly defeat it.
Confident and easily annoyed, still blooming into her magic powers, prefers spending time at the pond behind the castle to most other duties. Age 12.
Princess' retainer - Sheik
Child of Impa, Sheik is also Zelda's half-sibling on top of being her retainer. Noped out of gender - he/him but in a nonbinary way (they/them is also okay). Formally his half-sister's retainer, Sheik's main responsibility for now is supporting Zelda in everything he can, especially with the coming storm.
Thinks he’s too cool for almost everything but has a soft spot for Zelda and would do basically anything she asked of him, even if it wasn't his job. Becomes fast friends with Link even though he will deny this until they have known each other for several months.
Skilled in all forms of combat but currently only knows his mother's favorite spell, magic-wise. Age 13.
Link's mother - Adelaide
Facts not carried in my art: Tall (at least 6'5" / 195cm, if not 7' / 213cm), jock build, buffer than she looks because she's always covering up her muscles with loose robes and tunics.
Oldest of the royal family, but abdicated from her position by mutual agreement with her younger sister (the current queen of Hyrule). Adelaide ran off from the palace at age of 21 and vanished for Several Years. She left suddenly and without a trace, and returned just as quietly, settling down in Kakariko to raise Link. Refuses to admit she was ever Hyrule's princess. Wishes she never came back.
Eternally exhauasted and frustrated. Knows her way around a sword but excels in combat magic. ...which is also the only magic she's good at. She regrets that now that she’s older and not adventuring, but learning non-combat spells requires either asking her sister or stealing a book from the castle library and no thanks to either. Age 39.
Queen of Hyrule - Elaine
Facts not carried in my art: Tall, like Ridiculously Tall, at least 8' / 243cm, literally for the sole reason of this post about royalty in Zelda games wrt size.
Gunning for the throne since she was ten, Elaine happily stepped in when Adelaide said she wanted nothing to do with it, though Adelaide leaving wasn’t part of the plan. Water under the bridge, she guesses. Knows what the fates will ask of their children, and knows her place in this is to guide her daughter, not step in for her.
Always seems to know she's doing, though her sister tends to throw unexpected wrenches in her plans. Very good at all sorts of magic, but she has studied combat magic the least. Age 36.
Queen's Retainer - Impa
Facts not carried by my art: somewhere between 6' / 183cm and 6'5" / 213cm - only a few inches shorter than Adelaide. I'm also bad at drawing Buff characters so: she is also that, don't worry. OoT Impa levels of buff.
Queen's retainer since they were both young. Queen's casual girlfriend, also since they were both young. Zelda's other mom. Loyal to the Queen first and foremost, their children second. Likes Link more than she likes Adelaide. Hasn’t forgiven Adelaide for leaving; they have a less close history than her and Elaine, but weren’t strangers before Adelaide left, either.
Kinder than she looks and wholeheartedly supportive of her children. Skilled in all manners of combat and magic; Impa’s favorite spell is manipulating shadows in such a way to reduce other’s attentions on you. Typical Sheikah trade magic, but she’s adjusted the spell to even reduce sound, which is her favorite part of it. Age 41.
Minor Characters (no art)
Link’s Dad – Exists somewhere out in the world. Link got the red hair genes from him. The reason Adelaide left the castle and never came back to begin with; he promised adventure and she was more than eager to take him up on it and see the world. Not much else is known about him, and Adelaide isn't sharing.
Navi – Link’s cat. Link, able to talk to animals, can understand her perfectly.
The castle cats – there are several of them and they are best friends with both Sheik and Zelda. Though neither of them can talk to animals like Link can, Zelda and Sheik use the cats to get the other's attention when they're on opposite sides of the castle.
Skull Kid – Best friend of the Hero in Green. Probably nothing to worry about.
