Maiden: Difference between revisions

In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Agahnim has sent the Maidens into the [[Dark World]] so that [[Ganon]] could steal their power, thus weakening Ganon's seal and eventually open the way to the now tainted [[Sacred Realm]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Agahnim sent the Maidens here so Ganon could steal their power!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=5}}</ref> Much like in the game, Agahnim casts his final incantation on the third and final Maiden, Princess Zelda, on the night of a full moon in front of Link's eyes, prompting the young hero to rescue the Maidens as well as the princess from the Dark World.

Link first learns of the Maidens when he talks to [[Zora (Ishinomori)|Zora]] in the Dark World, who mentions that a Maiden is imprisoned in the [[Palace of Darkness]] nearby.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Yesss, and one is imprisoned in Crystal in the palace nearby...but you shouldn't go there! In legendsss that place is known as the Palace of Darkness... Ganon's servantss have ssstockpiled the dangerousss, explosssive firecorn there...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=5,6}}</ref> When Link arrives to the Palace of Darkness, he denotes the [[firecorn]] explosives held in the storeroom, causing the entire palace to collapse but also allowing the Maiden to be freed from her [[crystal]]. As a sign of gratitude for saving her, the Maiden grants Link a relic called the [[Comfork]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Thank you, Link! Because of you I can escape this Crystal prison! Now, here is something that will help you--the Comm-Fork!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=16}}</ref>  

The second Maiden is found in a hidden chamber of the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Swamp Palace|link}}. As Link makes his way to the maiden, a large, tentacled monster attacks him. He thrusts himself with the Master Sword into the monster and defeats the creature, which spits out Link from inside and gives him a chance to destroy the floating crystal where the maiden is. The maiden, now freed, thanks Link and tells him that Zelda is imprisoned in a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Turtle Rock|link}} found at the end of the world, then vanishes.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Thank you for saving me, Link! I know you are searching for Zelda. She is being held in a rock that looks like a turtle. But this rock is located at the end of this world...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=8}}</ref> Knowing this, Link eventually makes his way to {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Turtle Rock}} and frees Princess Zelda, and with her and the Maidens' help, Link and Zelda are able to go inside the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Ganon's Tower|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Oh, mystical maidens... Lend us your power...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref>

During the final battle with Ganon, Zelda fires an ordinary [[arrow]] from [[Roam]]'s [[crossbow]] to the now-frozen Ganon. As the arrow approaches Ganon, it is empowered by Link, Zelda, Roam, and the Maidens, turning into a [[Silver Arrow]] and thus defeating the King of Thieves.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=It was the '''enchanted arrow'''...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=6}}</ref>