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|caption=  The Picori Blade, as seen in the introduction
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|uses= Repel and banish evil
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The {{Term/Store|Picori Blade||Series, TMC}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 78}}</ref> also known as the '''Sacred Blade''' and the '''Sacred Sword''',<ref>{{Cite|We need to learn how to reforge the broken {{Color|TMC Red|sacred blade}}.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|TMC Green|Picori}} should know how to create a new {{Color|TMC Red|sacred sword}}.|King Daltus|TMC}}</ref> is an object in {{TMC}}. It is an enchanted sword that was created by the [[Minish]]<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 83}}</ref> and given by them to the [[Hero of Men]]. It was said to be one of two gifts from the Picori, the other being the [[Light Force]]. The sword was used to defeat evil and was ultimately enshrined as a sacred sword.  
The {{Term/Store|Picori Blade||Series, TMC}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 78}}</ref> also known as the '''Sacred Blade''' and the '''Sacred Sword''',<ref>{{Cite|We need to learn how to reforge the broken {{Color|TMC Red|sacred blade}}.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|TMC Green|Picori}} should know how to create a new {{Color|TMC Red|sacred sword}}.|King Daltus|TMC}}</ref> is an object in {{TMC}}. It is an enchanted sword that was created by the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 83}}</ref> and given by them to the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men|link}}. It was said to be one of two gifts from the {{Term|TMC|Picori|link}}, the other being the {{Term|TMC|Light Force|link}}. The sword was used to defeat evil and was ultimately enshrined as a sacred sword.  


==Overview==
==Overview==
{{Manual|TMC|Sword|The weapon of choice for any aspiring hero. Use it to attack enemies and cut through grass.}}
{{Manual|TMC|Sword|The weapon of choice for any aspiring hero. Use it to attack enemies and cut through grass.}}
By the time of {{TMC}}, the Picori Blade has been placed in the [[Bound Chest]],<ref>{{Cite|Do you know about {{Color|TMC Red|that sword}}, {{Color|TMC Green|Link}}? It is called the {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}}, and it locks much evil away in that chest. The {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}} is sacred among the people of Hyrule.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> much like how the [[Master Sword]] is placed in the [[Pedestal of Time]], and is only brought out once a year so that the winner of the annual sword competition can have the honor of touching it.<ref>{{Cite|Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> The winner of the sword competition in the year {{TMC|-}} takes place is [[Vaati]].
By the time of {{TMC}}, the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}} has been placed in the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|link}},<ref>{{Cite|Do you know about {{Color|TMC Red|that sword}}, {{Color|TMC Green|Link}}? It is called the {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}}, and it locks much evil away in that chest. The {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}} is sacred among the people of Hyrule.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> much like how the {{Term|TMC|Master Sword|link}} is placed in the {{Term|TMC|Pedestal of Time|link}}, and is only brought out once a year so that the winner of the annual sword competition can have the honor of touching it.<ref>{{Cite|Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> The winner of the sword competition in the year {{TMC|-}} takes place is {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}}.


He uses this chance to break open the chest, ultimately destroying the blade, in hopes of finding the Light Force, only to find it is not there and that he has only released demons into Hyrule which were previously captured and trapped inside by the Hero of Men.<ref>{{Cite|...?!? Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the force I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref>
He uses this chance to break open the chest, ultimately destroying the blade, in hopes of finding the {{Term|TMC|Light Force|link}}, only to find it is not there and that he has only released demons into {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}} which were previously captured and trapped inside by the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|...?!? Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the force I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref>


The sword is broken by [[Vaati]] in {{TMC|-}} and it becomes Link's quest to reforge it. Later on, the sword is reforged by [[Melari]] and then becomes known as the [[White Sword]].<ref>{{Cite|Here, take a look! I call this blade the White Sword!|Melari|TMC}}</ref> Link then takes it to the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to infuse it with the Elements he has collected. When Link first goes to the sanctuary, he has the [[Earth Element|Earth]] and [[Fire Element]]s. The hilt of the blade turns into the color of the latest Element he collects.
The sword is broken by {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} in {{TMC|-}} and it becomes {{Term|TMC|Link}}'s quest to reforge it. Later on, the sword is reforged by {{Term|TMC|Melari|link}} and then becomes known as the {{Term|TMC|White Sword|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Here, take a look! I call this blade the White Sword!|Melari|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Link}} then takes it to the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary|link}} to infuse it with the {{Plural|TMC|Four Elements|link}} he has collected. When {{Term|TMC|Link}} first goes to the sanctuary, he has the {{Term|TMC|Earth Element|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Fire Element|link}}. The hilt of the blade turns into the color of the latest {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|display=Element}} he collects.


Once the White Sword is infused with all of the [[Four Elements]], it becomes the [[Four Sword]] and is then used to defeat Vaati.
Once the {{Term|TMC|White Sword}} is infused with all of the {{Plural|TMC|Four Elements}}, it becomes the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}} and is then used to defeat {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The chest that seals the monsters inside it is an allusion to the Greek Myth of '''{{Wp|Pandora's Box}}''' in which all of the evil in the world was sealed inside a box and released when the first woman Pandora opened the box.
*The chest that seals the monsters inside it is an allusion to the Greek Myth of '''{{Wp|Pandora's Box}}''' in which all of the evil in the world was sealed inside a box and released when the first woman, Pandora, opened the box.
*The Picori Blade resembles the [[Master Sword]] because of its purple hilt.
*The {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}} resembles the {{Term|TMC|Master Sword|link}} because of its purple hilt.
*The Picori Blade in artwork of the stained glass intro of [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]] seemed to look more like the [[Four Sword]] instead of being purple and having a differently-shaped hilt and blade.  
*The {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}}, in artwork of the stained glass intro of {{TMC}}, seemed to look more like the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}} instead of being purple and having a differently-shaped hilt and blade.  


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 04:41, 8 February 2024

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The Picori Blade,[1] also known as the Sacred Blade and the Sacred Sword,[2][3] is an object in The Minish Cap. It is an enchanted sword that was created by the Minish[4] and given by them to the Hero of Men. It was said to be one of two gifts from the Minish, the other being the Light Force. The sword was used to defeat evil and was ultimately enshrined as a sacred sword.

Overview

The Minish Cap Manual Descriptionhide ▲
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Sword
The weapon of choice for any aspiring hero. Use it to attack enemies and cut through grass.

By the time of The Minish Cap, the Picori Blade has been placed in the Bound Chest,[5] much like how the Master Sword is placed in the Pedestal of the Master Sword, and is only brought out once a year so that the winner of the annual sword competition can have the honor of touching it.[6] The winner of the sword competition in the year The Minish Cap takes place is Vaati.

He uses this chance to break open the chest, ultimately destroying the blade, in hopes of finding the Light Force, only to find it is not there and that he has only released demons into Hyrule which were previously captured and trapped inside by the Hero of Men.[7]

The sword is broken by Vaati in The Minish Cap and it becomes Link's quest to reforge it. Later on, the sword is reforged by Melari and then becomes known as the White Sword.[8] Link then takes it to the Elemental Sanctuary to infuse it with the Four Elements he has collected. When Link first goes to the sanctuary, he has the Earth Element and Fire Element. The hilt of the blade turns into the color of the latest Element he collects.

Once the White Sword is infused with all of the Four Elements, it becomes the Four Sword and is then used to defeat Vaati.

Trivia

  • The chest that seals the monsters inside it is an allusion to the Greek Myth of Pandora's Box in which all of the evil in the world was sealed inside a box and released when the first woman, Pandora, opened the box.
  • The Picori Blade resembles the Master Sword because of its purple hilt.
  • The Picori Blade, in artwork of the stained glass intro of The Minish Cap, seemed to look more like the Four Sword instead of being purple and having a differently-shaped hilt and blade.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ピッコルの剣 (Pikkoru no Ken) Pikkoru Sword
France FrenchEU Epée Minish Minish Sword
Germany German Schwert der Minish Minish's Sword
Italy Italian Spada Minish Minish Sword
Spain SpanishEU Espada minish Minish sword

Gallery

  • The Hero of Men wielding the Picori Blade

    The Hero of Men wielding the Picori Blade

  • The Hero of Men receives the Picori Blade

    The Hero of Men receives the Picori Blade

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 78
  2. ↑ "We need to learn how to reforge the broken sacred blade." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  3. ↑ "The Picori should know how to create a new sacred sword." — King Daltus (The Minish Cap)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 83
  5. ↑ "Do you know about that sword, Link? It is called the Picori Blade, and it locks much evil away in that chest. The Picori Blade is sacred among the people of Hyrule." — Minister Potho (The Minish Cap)
  6. ↑ "Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade." — Minister Potho (The Minish Cap)
  7. ↑ "...?!? Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the force I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh..." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  8. ↑ "Here, take a look! I call this blade the White Sword!" — Melari (The Minish Cap)
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