Lady Maud

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Lady Maud,[4] also known as The Lady,[5] is the primary antagonist in Tri Force Heroes.

Biography

Lady Maud is the witch of the Drablands,[6] which serves as her domain.[7] She is also Madame Couture's older sister,[8][9] and they are both part of a tribe who specialize in crafting magical clothes.[10] However, Lady Maud's skills were ignored, prompting her to move to the Drablands in order to find appreciation for her fashion sense with the creatures there.[11]According to Madame Couture, at one point, Lady Maud grew power-hungry with her abilities.[12] Although many in Hytopia adored their princess, Styla, Lady Maud did not, and despised her for her unbearably cute fashion sense.[6] One day she had sent the girl a beautifully wrapped gift,[13] however, this was only a trick, as opening it had cursed Styla to wear an irremovable, ugly jumpsuit.[14] However, according to the witch herself, she was simply attempting to make clothes that suited the princess better than her old ones.[15] Princess Styla isolated herself out of humiliation, and the townsfolk became afraid of the witch and dressed in ordinary clothing, out of fear that they would be cursed too.[16] In response, King Tuft issues a request for heroes to track down the witch as part of the Witch-Hunting Brigade. Link is recruited when he arrives in Hytopia. However, Lady Maud sincerely believed that her outfit was the perfect fashion.[17]

Throughout the Drablands, the Links find pieces of Lady Maud's Materials, including her Glasses, Collar, and eventually her Parasol. Madame Couture reveals that these Materials can be used to tailor the Lady's Ensemble, whose power can be used to lift the curse off of Styla without having to defeat the witch.[18] She implores that Link find the remaining Materials, and not just to save the princess, but also Lady Maud from herself.

Lady Maud confronting the Links

The Links first encounter Lady Maud at her Lair in the Fortress of the Drablands. She suspects that Princess Styla has sent them to thank her for the Outfit, considering it as a generous gift.[19] She becomes offended, however, when they accuse her of cursing the princess and demand the Outfit be removed.[20][21] She sends her Pets to attack the Links, but they are all defeated. Lady Maud throws an angry fit and tells the Links to never come near her again, before teleporting away from the Fortress.

Lady Maud is later encountered again at the Sky Temple. She is very displeased to see that the Links have chased her all the way there. She becomes furious at their pestering and declares the temple as no place for unfashionable people. Lady Maud engages them in battle, but not before ridding them of their Items.[22] Despite this, the Links manage to defeat her after a long battle. Although she is angry, Lady Maud surrenders and says she is finished. She tells the Links to leave her alone, and teleports away from the Temple. With Lady Maud's defeat and the last of her Materials found, Link quickly tailors the Lady's Ensemble at Madame Couture's and lifts the curse from Styla. The creation of the outfit ensures that King Tuft will not have to press serious charges against Lady Maud.[23]

Characteristics

The Lady is fought as the Final Boss in the Sky Temple. Prior to the start of the fight, she will rid the Links of their Items picked up from the Level.[22]

Link damaging The Lady with a thrown Spin Attack

During the first phase, The Lady will stand in the middle of a raised altar while a magical floor barrier circles around her. To pass the barrier, the Links must form a Totem and throw each other over. However as soon as the Links are on the other side of the barrier, The Lady will retaliate by throwing parasols at them. One Link must then be thrown onto The Lady's platform; however, she will push him away with her parasol. The thrown Link must be quick to attack her with the Sword before she can push him back. The Links can also wait until she is distracted while throwing parasols and throw one Link behind her. Eventually, after taking enough damage, The Lady will begin to throw a fit as her platform lowers and the barrier dissipates. She will then charge after the Links while waving her parasol wildly. One Link can lure her away while the other Links attack from behind. After several more hits, she will disappear and begin the next phase.

The Lady's second battle phase

In the second phase, The Lady will transform into a new, more powerful outfit. The platform beneath her will drop out, forming a hole in the center of the battle arena, and she will float in the air and send orbs of electrical energy at the Links. The color of the orb will match the tunic of the Link that it targets. The Links play a form of Dead Man's Volley, where after hitting the orb, it will turn yellow and fly back towards The Lady, resulting in the orb being volleyed between her and the Links at increasing speeds. If the orb is not struck swiftly enough by the targeted Link, it will bounce upward and change color to that of another Link, who must then be the one to return the volley. If the Links miss the orb altogether, it will land on the ground and shock them, causing damage. Once the orb has been volleyed enough times, The Lady will catch the orb, spin around, and throw it back in a much larger and faster form. If this final orb is returned to The Lady, it will shock her and knock her back onto the ground. The Links can then strike her with their Swords until she recovers. After enough damage, the third phase will start.

The Lady's third battle phase

In the third phase, The Lady lowers herself down the pit she created in the second phase. She then rises wearing an elaborate dress that greatly increases her height. She will then summon colored, open parasols that slowly float around her. She will use these parasols to throw at the Links. However, when not in use, these parasols double as platforms. The Links can form a Totem to reach the floating parasols, however, only the Link whose tunic matches the parasol's color will be able to land on it. (Any Link can stand on a white parasol.) If the Link stands too long on a parasol, it will close beneath him. In order to attack The Lady, the Links must form a Totem of three and have either the bottom Link throw the middle Link onto a large parasol, or the middle Link throw the top Link onto a smaller, higher parasol. The top Link can then strike The Lady with his Sword. The Links must also be careful of electricity striking the parasols. Eventually, The Lady will open the wings of her outfit as she throws the parasols to the floor like darts, which will shock the area that they land on. The parasol platforms will eventually reappear.

After several more hits, The Lady will elevate the platform beneath her, making her even taller than before. The rotating parasols will periodically lower to the ground before returning to The Lady. This allows the Links to ride the parasols without having to throw each other. The Links can form a Totem of three and have the bottom Link step onto a parasol that matches. With their combined height, the Links can strike The Lady and finally defeat her.

Trivia

  • According to Encyclopedia, Lady Maud dressed the monsters of the Drablands according to her sense of fashion.[24]

Nomenclature

Maud is an Old German feminine given name that derives from Matilda, which means "strength in battle."[25][26] Maud is also the name given to grey plaids once worn by shepherds in Scotland.[27] It also has a similar pronunciation to Mod, a 1960's British subculture and style of fashion of which Lady Maud's apparel resembles, as well as the word mode, which means "fashion, style."[28]

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • シスター レディ (Shisutā Redi)Triforce piece.png[31]
  • レディ (Redi)[32]
  • Sister Lady
  • Lady
Canada
FrenchCA
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The French Republic
FrenchEU
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The Federal Republic of Germany
German
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The Italian Republic
Italian
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The Republic of Korea
Korean
  • 레이디 (Leidi)[39]
  • 시스터 레이디 (Siseuteo Leidi)Triforce piece.png[40]
  • Lady
  • Sister Lady
Latin America
SpanishLA
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The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
  • Lady DegalaTriforce piece.png[42]
  • Milady
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References

  1. "The words of the Drablands Witch, Lady Maud, echoed in the princess's head." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 303 (TFH))
  2. "Uncouth or not, she is still my sister. I feel a bit guilty about helping to hunt her down. But what can be done?" — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  3. "Madame told me everything. I never would have guessed she and the witch are sisters... Such a sad tale." — Sir Combsly (Tri Force Heroes)
  4. "Lady Maud" (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 304 (TFH))
  5. "The Lady" — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  6. 6.0 6.1 "The people adored their fair princess... but the Drablands witch despised the girl's unbearably cute fashion sense." — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  7. "The king, too, was in agony. As only chosen heroes may enter the witch's domain, the despicable Drablands, King Tuft issued a call to kingdoms near and far for a hero to save the day." — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  8. "It's time I tell you the whole truth, my dahling. The Lady... is actually my older sister." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  9. "Madame told me everything. I never would have guessed she and the witch are sisters... Such a sad tale." — Sir Combsly (Tri Force Heroes)
  10. "People of our tribe are gifted, my pet. Not just with a keen sense of style, but with real magical abilities!" — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  11. "But unlike Madame Couture, Maud's skills went unrecognized. Ever confident in her abilities, Maud exiled herself to the Drablands, hoping to find appreciation for her unique sense of style among the monsters there." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 43)
  12. "That's why the clothes I design grant the wearer special powers. The Lady must have gotten power-hungry." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  13. "One fateful day, a beautifully wrapped gift arrived at the castle. The sender was unknown, and the box was brimming with an aura of mystery. The princess simply had to open it! Naturally, this was a HUGE mistake." — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  14. "When the smoke cleared, Styla was met with a terrible sight, followed by the witch's voice in her pretty head: "A perfect outfit for a perfect princess."" — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  15. "To hear Maud tell it, she trapped Princess Styla in tights out of concern for her appearance. Maud felt Styla's style of dress didn't suit her, so she decided to send the princess a more fitting outfit. She selected the materials, adjusted the measurements, and created the ultimate tights to fit her body." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 43)
  16. "The worst part is that, ever since Princess Styla became cursed, Hytopia and its people have fallen into despair. Everyone is afraid of fashion now, lest they become cursed as well. Hytopia has never looked so drab..." — King Tuft (Tri Force Heroes)
  17. "Maud truly believed the outfit was the pinnacle of fashion, clothing that made all other clothing seem inferior, and so she placed a spell on the tights, preventing Styla from ever removing them." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 43)
  18. "Now that you have some of The Lady's materials, it's time I showed you this little piece of work. I call it... The Lady's Ensemble! If you wear this and visit the princess, you should be able to lift her curse! All without defeating The Lady." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  19. "Let me guess... She sent you here to thank me for my generous gift, oui?" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  20. "PAH!! TAKE IT OFF?! Am I really being criticized by some slovenly kids who know nothing of fashion?! If you want to talk style... TALK TO LE HAND!!" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  21. "...Cursed? What do you mean her outfit is cursed?! You scoundrels clearly need some etiquette lessons. If you desire my help with that, step forward." — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  22. 22.0 22.1 "And what are THESE abominations?! Those accessories are ridiculous! I'll get rid of them for you." — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  23. "So that's The Lady's Ensemble... I've heard the full story from Madame Couture. Good of her to make this for you. If not for that outfit, that witch would be facing some serious charges, not to mention a king's wrath." — King Tuft (Tri Force Heroes)
  24. "Monsters dressed by Lady Maud stalk the Drablands." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 43)
  25. Meaning, origin and history of the name Maud (web archive), Behind the Name, published January 21, 2022, retrieved January 19, 2023.
  26. Meaning, origin and history of the name Matilda (web archive), Behind the Name, published December 7, 2022, retrieved January 19, 2023.
  27. Maud Definition & Meaning (web archive), Merriam-Webster, retrieved January 19, 2023.
  28. Mode Definition & Meaning (web archive), Merriam-Webster, retrieved January 19, 2023.
  29. "Ho sempre cercato un eroe che fosse in grado di salvare Lady." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  30. "Sono Lady Nonstille, indiscussa regina della moda! Inchinatevi al mio cospetto!" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  31. "オシャレ界の頂点 シスター レディとは私のこと" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  32. "実は魔女は…レディは アタシの姉さんなんだわサ" — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  33. "Deshalb habe ich die ganze Zeit nach einem Helden gesucht... Um Maude zu retten!" — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  34. "Ihr habt Lady Maude vor euch. Die Krone der Modeschöpfung." — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  35. "Agenouillez-vous devant Lady Satyne, la reine de l'élégance !" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  36. 36.0 36.1 "Ça fait longtemps que j'attends ce moment où un héros se présentera pour sauver Lady." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  37. "Soy Lady Degala y estoy a la última en el mundo de la moda. ¡Qué hacen aquí sin cita y con esos harapos!" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  38. "La bruja... Milady, ya sabes... Es mi hermana mayor." — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  39. "그래서 난 레이디를 구해 줄
    용사를 내내 찾고 있었다
    " — Madame Couture (Tri Force Heroes)
  40. "패션 업계의 정점
    시스터 레이디가 바로 나지
    " — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  41. "Je suis Lady Maud, maîtresse de la mode. Ne vous avisez jamais d'entrer ici sans rendez-vous!" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)
  42. "Soy Lady Degala y estoy a la vanguardia del mundo de la moda. ¡Qué risa me dais con esas pintas!" — Lady Maud (Tri Force Heroes)