Medieval elements in The Legend of Zelda Universe: Difference between revisions

{{TLoZ|Series}} is predominantly a medieval fantasy setting as depicted in the many iterations of [[Hyrule]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040925210737/http://oni.skr.jp/terui.html Keiji Terui's comment corner] ''"He wrote a story resembling a medieval European struggle for supremacy (then called "Death Mountain") and created the legend of the Triforce."'' Keiji Terui in the 2D era</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D/Vol-5-Mr-Shigeru-Miyamoto/5-A-Sword-Sorcery-Tale-Admired-Worldwide/5-A-Sword-Sorcery-Tale-Admired-Worldwide-224778.html Iwata Asks: A Sword & Sorcery Tale Admired Worldwide] ''"And I was really happy that we here in Japan could make a medieval tale of sword and sorcery liked by the people of the world."'' Shigeru Miyamoto in the 3D era</ref><ref>[https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024562/Change-and-Constant-Breaking-Conventions GDC Vault: Change and Constant: Breaking Conventions with 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' (10:15)] ''"An immense beautiful castle that reminds you of medieval Europe, and scorching volcanoes. Dense forests that once you enter, you may have no hope to escape. And of course, dungeons that hold countless mysteries. The land of Hyrule has all the necessary ingredients for a great adventure."'' Hidemaro Fujibayashi in the Open-Air era</ref> As with traditional fantasy, the series takes inspirations from medieval European culture and tales by featuring elven creatures, [[Fairy|fairies]], dragons, wizards, enchanted forests, castles, knights, as well as many other elements. Throughout the centuries and different timelines, the Kingdom of Hyrule often remains in a technological stasis with iconic medieval weapons, structures, and other elements recurring. Concurrently, the varying settings explored in the series occasionally deviate from such elements with [[Technology in The Legend of Zelda Universe|technological advancements]]. These advancements have become more apparent since entries such as {{SS}} and {{BotW}}.