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{{Infobox Character

|image=

|Artwork TWW= File:TWW Tetra Artwork.png

|Artwork TWWHD= File:TWWHD Tetra Artwork.png

|Artwork FSA= File:FSA Tetra.png

|Artwork PH= File:PhTetra1.png

|Model TWW= File:TWW Tetra Model.png

|Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Tetra Model.png

|Model FSA= File:FSA Tetra Model.png

|Model PH= File:PH Tetra Model.png

|gender= Female<ref name="Friends">{{Cite|Feisty AND bright, just like she was! The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree, does it? Yes, I knew one of your ancestors. I met her when she had just arrived here. She and I were friends for a very long time.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>

|family= {{List|{{Term|Series|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|link}} {{Small|(ancestor)}}, {{Term|Series|Antediluvian Princess|link}} {{Small|(ancestor)}}, {{Term|Series|Tetra's Mother|link}} {{Small|(mother)}}, {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda|link}} {{Small|(great great-granddaughter)}}<ref name="Descendant">{{Cite Book|quote= The Princess Zelda spoken of here is the fifth of her line, the great-great-grandchild of Tetra.|book=HH|page=133}}</ref>}}

|voiceactor= [[Hikari Tachibana]]

{{Term/Store|Tetra||Series, TWW, TWWHD, FSA, PH}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 258{{Exp Game|TWW}} & 283{{Exp Game|PH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 255{{Exp Game|FSA}}}}</ref> Orphaned at a young age, the young pirate follows her deceased [[Tetra's Mother|mother]]'s footsteps by becoming the captain of a [[Tetra's Ship|ship]] with her [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|crew of pirates]], who all respect her deeply despite that she is much younger than them.<ref>{{Cite|You're probably wondering why we treat young Miss Tetra with so much respect when she's clearly so much younger than us, aren't you, now?|Nudge|TWW}}</ref> Even though Tetra has a tendency to act tomboyish, take challenges head-on, and even act bossy and cold-hearted sometimes, she actually has a kind and caring personality.

==Biography==

==={{TWW|-}}===

[[File:TWW Tetra Artwork 2.png|left|90px]]

When [[Link]] first meets Tetra, she is being kidnapped by the [[Helmaroc King]]. The monster bird is distracted by Tetra's crew and she is dropped into the [[Fairy Woods]]. Link comes to her rescue, but because of this distraction, his sister [[Aryll]], mistaken for Tetra, is kidnapped instead. Link tries to save her, only to fall. Tetra catches him just in time.

After much persuasion, Tetra allows Link to accompany her and her crew in their ship in a bid to save his sister from the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. At first, Tetra does not take a liking to Link, mocking him and showing distrust towards him due to his tendency to act without thinking things through.<ref>{{Cite|Wow, that's a decrepit old shield... Are you sure you can still use that thing? Are you going to get splinters and cry? Well, whatever... If you're ready, then let's go!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> After finally reaching the Forsaken Fortress, Tetra and her pirates launch Link into the fortress by catapulting him in a [[barrel]]. Before she launches him off, however, she slips in the [[Pirate's Charm]] in his pocket, which Tetra uses to communicate with the young hero and drop hints occasionally. Link, however, ultimately fails to rescue his sister and Tetra and he go their separate ways.

The pirate leader and the young hero meet again briefly in [[Windfall Island]] when they are both trying to reach [[Jabun]]'s hidden cave behind [[Outset Island]]. When [[Gonzo]] suggests that they stay at Windfall for the night, Tetra quickly dismisses that option, saying that they have to set sail to Outset immediately since it could meet the same fate as [[Greatfish Isle]].<ref>{{Cite|You're all fools, do you know that? You saw that demolished island! You saw the senseless destruction. We have to hurry on to Outset, or the same thing could happen there!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> [[Mako]] points out Tetra's caring personality as he mentions that it sounds like she is more worried about the island than the treasure, to which Tetra calls ridiculous and reaffirms her desire for the treasure.<ref>{{Cite|Huh? Not to be disrespectful, but by the sound of things, you're worried more about that island than the treasure, Miss...|Mako|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Don't be ridiculous! I want, you know... the treasure...|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> However, Tetra soon after catches Link spying on the pirates in the [[Bomb Shop]], and decides to give Link a head start to reach Jabun.<ref>{{Cite|All right! Fine! Have it your way! We can leave town tomorrow, you big babies. But we're setting sail at first light, so no sleeping in! Understood?|Tetra|TWW}}</ref>

Tetra catches up with Link in the Forsaken Fortress again as he tries to save his sister. The young pirate, upon meeting with Link, claims that Link never thinks before he acts since her crew had to distract the Helmaroc King for him before the bird would capture him again.<ref>{{Cite|There you go... Acting before you think, as usual... I swear! Do you even realize that we had to draw that monster bird off for you? It was about to come flying in here after you again!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> She is shocked to see that he has the [[Master Sword]] in his possession, and even thinks that Link might be the [[Hero of Time]] or a descendant of him; however, she quickly shrugs off the thought seeing that it would be impossible.<ref>{{Cite|...That sword! Where did you get that?! Are you... Is it even possible...? ...How could it be?|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> She promises Link that she will take Aryll and take her back to Outset safely, mentioning that she usually expects a reward for something like that, but offers to do it for free.<ref>{{Cite|If you're worried about your sister...don't be. I promise I'll deliver her safely back to your little island. Normally, I'd expect a huge reward for something like this...but this time, it's my treat!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref>

[[File:TWW Daphnes Nohanesen Hyrule and Tetra.png|thumb|right|220px|The King of Hyrule revealing Tetra's true identity]]

Later on, after defeating the Helmaroc King, when Link is nearing defeat at the hand of [[Ganondorf]], Tetra runs into the room to distract him. However, she is easily defeated as well. While in Ganondorf's grasp, his [[Triforce of Power]] resonates, leading him to believe that he has finally found [[Princess Zelda]].<ref>{{Cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you... Princess Zelda!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Tetra denies this, claiming that she does not know anyone named Zelda.<ref>{{Cite|Wh-What?! What are you talking about? I don't know any Zelda...|Tetra|TWW}}</ref> After another distraction by the [[Rito]] and the Great [[Valoo]], Link and the unconscious Tetra get away safely from Ganondorf and head to the sunken [[Hyrule Castle]], where they meet [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]].

The king asks that Tetra approach him, where he takes her necklace. The necklace, which was given by her mother and instructed Tetra to guard it with her life, is actually a piece of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{Cite|This necklace you wear is part of a sacred treasure called the Triforce of Wisdom, which has been passed down for many ages within the royal family of Hyrule. Your mother passed this down to you and instructed you to treasure it...and to guard it with your life.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> The King of Hyrule uses the other piece of the Triforce of Wisdom to reveal Tetra's true identity: Princess Zelda.<ref>{{Cite|You are the true heir of the royal family of Hyrule...the last link in the bloodline. You are Princess Zelda.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Tetra is in shock, and apologizes to Link for everything that has happened to him and his sister.<ref>{{Cite|Link! I don't know how to say this... Everything that's happened to you and your poor sister... It's all been my fault. ...I'm so sorry.|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> The King then tells the Princess that she would be safer hiding in the castle basement from Ganondorf's grasp while he and Link return to the surface to search for the Triforce of Courage.<ref>{{Cite|Zelda... It is far too dangerous for you to join us in this task. Fortunately, this sacred chamber is not yet known to Ganon. It is my wish that you wait here in hiding until we return.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref>

When Link returns to Hyrule Castle with the Triforce of Courage in his possession, he sees that Zelda was captured by Ganondorf and taken to [[Ganon's Castle]], and the young hero quickly seeks to save her.<ref>{{Cite|Did you think you'd be safe inside the castle? Foolish... Now that my power has been restored, there is no safe haven for you! I have taken your precious Zelda.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Once Link defeats [[Puppet Ganon]] and climbs up to where Ganondorf and Princess Zelda are located, he finds Zelda knocked unconscious, and although the young hero tries to best Ganondorf, he swiftly takes Link and Zelda's Triforce pieces.

After King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule wishes for Hyrule to be flooded once more, Zelda wakes up and apologizes to Link for having overslept, where she urges Link to defeat Ganondorf once and for all and return to their ocean from the world above.<ref>{{Cite|Link! I'm sorry! I overslept! I think it's time for us to say good-bye to this place. We must return to the world above! Back to our ocean!|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> During Link's battle with Ganondorf, Zelda wields the young hero's [[Bow]] and [[Light Arrow]]s to cover Link and allow him to attack as best as he can.<ref>{{Cite|I'll use this bow to cover you! Attack him as best you can!|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> During the battle, however, Ganondorf hovers over to Zelda and knocks her unconscious again, but after a while, she wakes up again. She aims a Light Arrow at the young hero's [[Mirror Shield]], which bounces off to Ganondorf and allows Link to deal the final blow.

Princess Zelda suggests to King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule to join Link and her in their search for the new land that will be the next Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|W-Wait! You could... You could come with us! Yes, of course... We have a ship! We can find it! We WILL find it! The land that will be the next Hyrule!|Princess Zelda|TWW}}</ref> After Link and Zelda resurface to the Great Sea, Tetra appears again in her pirate clothes, having lost her royal persona as her pirate crew greets the two of them aboard their ship. Tetra is last seen during the ending credits where she, her pirate crew, and Link set sail from Outset Island in search of new lands.<ref>{{Cite|As for our destination... The wind will guide us!|Tetra|TWW}}</ref>

==={{FSA|-}}===

{{Stub|FSA}}

In the Japanese and Korean versions of {{FSA}}, Tetra appears in the [[Navi Trackers]] mode. She sends the [[Links]] out to solve puzzles and locate several stamps held by her pirate crew. In this mode, Tetra speaks in full voice acting. She vocally speaks to the Links, calling them by name to signify who she is speaking to, in order to provide instructions and updates on the current game, including who is in the lead and where the Links need to go.

Tetra, along with the entirety of the Navi Trackers mode, was removed from international versions, likely due to the voice acting being difficult to implement.

==={{PH|-}}===

In {{PH}}, Tetra does not regain her royal persona as Princess Zelda, although quite often when she appears, "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" plays in the background. She is also called Zelda by some of the pirates during the game's introduction,<ref>{{Cite|Princess Zelda, we're nearly at that spot in the sea!|Mako|PH}}</ref> much to Tetra's chagrin.<ref>{{Cite|I told you not to call me Zelda! Tetra worked just fine before, you know.|Tetra|PH}}</ref> During the beginning of the game, she and Link happen upon a {{Term|PH|Ghost Ship|link}}, which they investigate. Tetra is separated from the others and is kidnapped, forcing Link to try and rescue her.

Once Link defeats the [[Cubus Sisters]] on the Ghost Ship, Link finds Tetra turned to stone. Once Link defeats [[Bellum]]'s first stage, Tetra turns back to normal. After Link defeats Bellum, he and Tetra awaken on the Ghost Ship, only ten minutes after the prologue according to the pirates.<ref>{{Cite|What are you talking about? You were only on that ship... It's only been about ten minutes.|Mako|PH}}</ref> Tetra's crew tries to convince her that it was just a dream, but Link finds the {{Term|PH|Phantom Hourglass (Item)|link}} in his pocket, and the [[SS Linebeck]] is seen sailing in the distance.

 

==={{ST|-}}===

[[File:Tetra Stained Glass.png|thumb|right|Tetra's stained glass window in {{ST|-}}]]

Though Tetra does not appear in {{ST}}, she makes an appearance in a stained glass window in the Throne Room of Hyrule Castle. Some of her history following {{PH|-}} is detailed by her great-great-granddaughter, the reigning [[Princess Zelda]],<ref name= "Descendant"/> and the [[Lokomo]] sage [[Anjean]]. Anjean states that she first met the pirate captain of a royal lineage long ago when she first arrived on the shores of the land, in which {{ST|-}} takes place.<ref name="Friends"/> In this new land, Tetra founded the new kingdom of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH|publisher= |page= 133}}</ref> Anjean entrusted Tetra with the [[Spirit Flute]], on the promise that she and her descendants would use the flute to protect the land for good.<ref>{{Cite|Yes! And it was I who gave it to your ancestors! But only under the condition that they protect the land for all time. Of course, back then, I didn't think things would take such a perilous turn. I'm glad that after all these years it has found its way into your hands.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> Tetra carried on a close friendship with Anjean for many long years and passed the Spirit Flute down through her descendants.<ref>{{Cite|My grandmother used to play it for me when I was a little girl. If I was sad or upset, the sound of this flute would make me feel better. But even so, I suppose its rightful place is with you, Anjean.|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref> Upon meeting the reigning Princess Zelda in {{ST|-}}, Anjean notes the remarkable similarities in personality between the princess and her ancestor, who was known for her feisty nature and courage. In the final battle with [[Malladus]], Princess Zelda prays to Tetra for strength to recover her body and defeat the Demon King.<ref>{{Cite|Tetra! Please give me your blessing!|Princess Zelda|ST}}</ref>

 

In {{SSBB}}, Tetra appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]] and a [[Sticker]].

{{SSBTrophy|SSBB|header=yes}}

{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Tetra}}

Right after, they are approached by [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes]] himself. Lana theorizes that Cia's disappearance is linked to this new threat and forms an alliance to save her from the darkness. After a long, harrowing fight, they were able to rescue the weakened Cia from the darkness, albeit weakened. She then informs them that the source of the threat was none other than [[Phantom Ganon]], who had stolen her dark magic. If separated for too long, the sorceress would die. Tetra and the others vowed to save their land and Cia by heading to the fused [[Wind and Earth Temples]] where he laid hidden. The group perseveres and finally confronts the phantom itself. With their combined might, they shot forth a bolt of light that weakened the monster. With their teamwork, they finally slew the apparition, relinquishing Cia's magic along with the Triforce of Power. With everything set right, Tetra and the king fade back into their world, waving good-bye to Link and the sorceresses.

 

When defeated as an opponent, Tetra may occasionally drop her [[Tetra's Sandals|Sandals]] as a silver [[Material]], or rarely her [[Tetra's Bandana|Bandana]] as a gold Material.

 

==={{SSB4|Wii U|-}}===

Tetra appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Trophy]] in {{SSB4|Wii U}}.

{{SSBTrophy|SSB4|header=yes}}

{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Tetra}}

*When loading a saved game in {{PH|-}} at any point between the prologue and defeating the {{Plural|PH|Cubus Sisters|link}}, it opens with a scene showing {{Term|PH|Tetra}} slowly falling into an abyss while calling for {{Term|PH|Link}}'s help as a haunting rendition of {{Term|Series|Zelda's Lullaby|link}} plays in the background.

 

Tetra's name could be derived from the Ancient Greek word meaning "four," similar to {{Wp|Tetris}}. It could also be derived from an actual {{Wp|Tetra}}, a type of South American freshwater fish, adding to the sea-faring theme of the game. Tetra could also allude to {{Wp|tetrahedron}}, more specifically the {{Wp|Net (polyhedron)|net}}, which is the physical shape of the Triforce. "Tetro" is Italian for "shady", probably alluding to her being a fake identity or her job as a pirate.

File:TWW Puzzle 5 Tetra.png|Tetra's image on the [[Sliding Picture Puzzle]] from {{TWW|-}}

File:TWWHD Tetra Hanging from Tree.png|Unconscious Tetra in the Fairy Woods in {{TWW|-}}

File:TWW HD 8.jpg|Developmental shot of Tetra alongside Link and Sue-Belle from {{TWWHD|-}}

File:TWWHD Tetra Facebook Artwork.png|A Facebook profile picture depicting {{Term|TWWHD|Tetra}} from the official {{TWWHD|-}} website

File:ST Tetra Stained Glass.png|{{Term|ST|Tetra}}'s stained glass portrait from {{ST|-}}

File:HWL Tetra Pistol Artwork.png|Tetra wielding the Cutlass from {{HW|-}}

File:HWS Tetra Adventure Mode Icon.png|Tetra Adventure Mode icon from {{HW|-}}

File:HWL The Wind Waker Cast Artbook Poster.png|Tetra, with the rest of {{TWW}} cast, from {{HW|L|-}}

File:HWL Tetra Cover Artwork.png|Cover artwork of Tetra from {{HW|L|-}}

File:HWL Tetra Grand Travels Standard Outfit Model.png|Tetra's Standard Outfit (Grand Travels) from {{HW|L|-}}

File:HWDE Tetra Standard Outfit (Great Sea) Model.png|Tetra's Standard Outfit (Great Sea) from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:HWDE Tetra Standard Outfit (Wind Waker) Model.png|Tetra's Standard Outfit (Wind Waker) from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:HWDE Dark Tetra Portrait.png|Dark Tetra portrait from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:HWDE Tetra Mini Map Icon.png|Tetra Mini Map icon from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:HWDE Dark Tetra Mini Map Icon.png|Dark Tetra Mini Map icon from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:HWDE Tetra Cutlass of Light.png|Tetra wielding the Cutlass of Light from {{HW|DE|-}}

File:SMM Tetra Costume Sprite.png|Tetra costume from ''Super Mario Maker''

File:Japan Expo Artwork.png|Japan Expo 2017 artwork depicting Tetra

{{Youtube|VNd_IT9nSVs|200|Cutlass gameplay from {{HW|L|-}}}}

 

==See Also==

* {{Term|Series|Toon Zelda|link}}

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