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{{ | |image= File:TMC Stained Glass Artwork.png | ||
|caption= A depiction of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} from {{TMC|-}} | |||
The | |pronunciation= | ||
|game= FSA, TMC, SS | |||
|uses= Providing limitless power<ref>{{Cite|Well, you call it {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}, but it is a source of limitless magical power.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> | |||
|comp= {{List|{{Term|Series|Force Gem|link}}, {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}}}} | |||
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The {{Term/Store|Light Force||Series, TMC}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 83 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref><ref name="E 264">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 264 {{Exp Game|FSA}}}}</ref><ref name="E 82">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 82 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref> also known as the '''Mystic Aura''' and the '''Power of Light''',<ref>{{Cite|The princess with the {{Color|TMC Blue|mystic aura}}... ...The power that was gifted to the people of Hyrule still flows within the veins of the ladies of its royal family? Interesting...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The legend says that the {{Color|TMC Red|power of light}} was given to humans by the {{Color|TMC Green|Picori}}.|Vassal|TMC}}</ref> is a recurring object in {{TLoZ|Series}}. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The {{Term|Series|Light Force}} is a powerful force contained within all living beings,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 78}}</ref> distinct from the {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}}. Given by the {{Term|Series|Minish|link}} to the people of {{Term|Series|Hyrule|link}} alongside the {{Term|Series|Picori Blade|link}} at an early point of the {{Term|Series|Force Era|link}}, it was essential to the efforts of the legendary {{Term|Series|Hero of Men|link}}, enabling him to drive back and lock away an army of evil creatures threatening the land. It was later, like many other sacred objects, passed down within the {{Term|Series|Royal Family of Hyrule|link}}, albeit as an intangible essence within the bloodline of {{Term|Series|Princess Zelda|link}}. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ==={{SS|-}}=== | ||
When the | When the {{Term|SS|Master Sword|link}} was blessed by {{Term|SS|Princess Zelda|link}}, the mortal incarnation of the goddess {{Term|SS|Hylia|link}}, it came to possess the {{Term|Series|Light Force}}.<ref name="E 82"/> | ||
==={{TMC|-}}=== | |||
Long ago, at an unspecified point after the {{Term|Series|Era of Prosperity|link}}, in which the {{Term|Series|Kingdom of Hyrule|link}} was established, and during the {{Term|Series|Force Era|link}}, the world was on the verge of being swallowed by shadow, plagued by evil monsters and the atrocities they wrought upon it. As doom seemed near at hand, the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men|link}} stepped forth to combat the evil creatures and save {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} from the brink of destruction.<ref>{{Cite|A long, long time ago...when the world was on the verge of being swallowed by shadow...|N/A|TMC}}</ref> It was then that the tiny {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} descended from the skies, bringing the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men}} a magical sword called the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}} and a source of great magical power called the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}.<ref>{{Cite|The tiny Picori appeared from the sky, bringing the hero of men a sword and a golden light.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> Using these sacred gifts, the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men}} was able to drive back the monsters and magically sealed them all away within the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|With wisdom and courage, the hero drove out the darkness.|N/A|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It is called the {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}}, and it locks much evil away in that chest.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> The {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} was then sealed within the body of {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}}'s princess and was passed down to her successors through the generations.<ref>{{Cite|And the force of the golden light, embodied in Hyrule's princess, shone forth upon the lands.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> This secret of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}'s true fate was only documented in one place: the stained-glass windows of a secret chamber within the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary|link}} that connects {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} to the {{Term|TMC|Minish Realm|link}}. | |||
Many long years following the conflict involving the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men}}, a young {{Term|TMC|Minish}} apprentice by the name of {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}} became enchanted by the evil that could come from the heart of man and began to seek a means to gain power. He learned of the legends of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} and hoped to find it within the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest}}. | |||
One day, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} discovered the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|link}} that his master, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo|link}}, had created as a gift for the {{Plural|TMC|Human|link}} that would grant the wishes of its wearer.<ref>{{Cite|But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men. One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} took the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|display=Cap}} and put it on without permission, transforming himself into a powerful sorcerer. {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} tried to stop him, but was {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|link|display=Cursed}} by {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, transforming into a sentient hat with a bird-like head.<ref>{{Cite|Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Tell me, how does it feel, my {{Color|TMC Blue|sorcerer's curse}}? Do you see, Ezlo? I am truly your master now, and you cannot stop me.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> | |||
As {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} escaped through the {{Term|TMC|Minish Door|link}} to {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}}, he learned of the annual {{Term|TMC|Picori Festival|ink}} and its sword-fighting tournament. The winner of this tournament is given the honor of touching the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}} that sealed the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest}}.<ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}} is sacred among the people of Hyrule. The legend has it that, long ago, the {{Color|TMC Green|Picori}} gave us this blade. Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, under the impression that the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|display=Chest}} held the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} itself,<ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}} and the Bound Chest spoken of in Hylian lore... This chest must hold that which I seek! I'll relieve you of its contents now.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> entered the tournament and won.<ref>{{Cite|Each year, there is a sword-fighting tournament at the {{Color|TMC Blue|Picori Festival}}. This year's tournament is already over. I couldn't believe how fast it went! I hear {{Color|TMC Green|the victor was a mysterious man dressed entirely in black}}.|Dottie|TMC}}</ref> When he was granted access to the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|display=Chest}}, he cast back the {{Plural|TMC|Vassal|link}} with his magic and shattered the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}}, opening the Bound Chest and releasing all the monsters held within back into the world. Seeing {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda|link}} nearby, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} knew she had great power that ran through her bloodline, though he did not know its true nature, and felt she would only be a hindrance to him if he allowed her to be free.<ref>{{Cite|The princess with the {{Color|TMC Blue|mystic aura}}... ...The power that was gifted to the people of Hyrule still flows within the veins of the ladies of its royal family? Interesting... If I leave you now, you'll only cause me trouble later. That will never do.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> Thus, he bestowed a {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|display=Curse}} on {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}}, turning her to stone. To his surprise, when he inspected the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|display=Chest}}, the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} was nowhere to be found.<ref>{{Cite|Empty? There was nothing in there but a rabble of monsters? What is the meaning of this?|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> Knowing the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} still lay somewhere in {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}}, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} made his escape. | |||
As {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}}'s childhood friend, {{Term|TMC|Link|link}}, journeys around {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} gathering the mystical {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|link}} in an attempt to reforge the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}} and break {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|display=Curse}} on {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}}, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} infiltrates {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Castle|link}} and turns {{Term|TMC|King Daltus|link}} to stone, hiding him in the dungeons and taking on his appearance. He orders the surprised {{Plural|TMC|Vassal}} to search the entire land for the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}, enacting cruel punishments on those who dissented. | |||
When {{Term|TMC|Link}} completes his mission and obtains the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}}, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} discovers the location of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} from the stained-glass windows in the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary}}. Armed with this knowledge, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} transforms {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Castle}} into {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}} and takes the petrified {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} to the roof, intending to extract the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} from her. {{Term|TMC|Link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} fight their way through the {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|display=Castle}} and reach the roof just in time to stop {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} from completely extracting the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}. Believing he has obtained enough of it to defeat {{Term|TMC|Link}}, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} fights {{Term|TMC|Link}} in three deadly forms. | |||
The battle ends with {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} defeated, restoring both {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}. {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} places the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap}} atop {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}}'s head and tells her to combine its power with the remaining {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} that still rests within her.<ref>{{Cite|The curse on me is broken, and Zelda still possesses some of the light force. Perhaps, together, we can do something to make things right. If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} is successfully restored from the damages done by {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, but the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap}} falls apart in the process. With the {{Term|TMC|Minish Door}} about to close, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} bids farewell and returns to the {{Term|TMC|Minish Realm}}. | |||
==={{FSA|-}}=== | |||
Long after the tempering of the {{Term|Series|Picori Blade|link}} into the {{Term|Series|Four Sword|link}}, in the {{Term|Series|Child Timeline|link}}, the blade lost the {{Term|Series|Light Force}}, which gave it the ability to repel evil.<ref name="E 264"/> During {{FSA}}, the {{Plural|FSA|Links|link}} are able to replenish it by collecting {{Plural|FSA|Force Gem|link}} and defeating {{Term|FSA|Vaati|link}} and {{Term|FSA|Ganon|link}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*If Link takes too long in the final room before reaching Vaati in | *If {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} takes too long in the final room of {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}} before reaching {{Term|TMC|Vaati|link}} in {{TMC}}, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s ceremony will complete, allowing him to fully drain the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} from {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda|link}}, resulting in a {{Term|TMC|Game Over|link}}. | ||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
In Japanese, {{Term|Series|Light Force}}, {{Term|Series|Life Force|link}}, and {{Plural|Series|Force Gem|link}} are all referred to as "Force." | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
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File:TMC Stained Glass Hero of Men Artwork 2.png|The {{Term|TMC|Minish}} giving the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} to the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men}} | |||
File:TMC Picori Festival 4.png|A glimpse of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} within {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* | * {{Term|Series|Force Gem|link}} | ||
* | * {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}} | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
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