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[[File:CrystalMaiden.gif|right||A Crystal Maiden in A Link to the Past]]
[[File:CrystalMaiden.gif|right||A Crystal Maiden in A Link to the Past]]
Through all this, Link could find and claim the Master Sword, at which point Zelda sent him a telepathic message once more that the [[Castle Guard#A Link to the Past|soldiers]] had found her.<ref>{{Cite|Link! Help! The soldiers are coming to [[Sanctuary]]! AIEEEEEEE! ... ... ...|[[Princess Zelda]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref> Despite his best efforts, he could not prevent her becoming the seventh sacrifice and being sent to the Dark World. All was not lost though, as Sahasrahla told Link that victory was still in reach if he could rescue the Maidens and claim back the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|Link, it is I, Sahasrahla. I am communicating to you across the void through telepathy... The place where you now stand was the [[Sacred Realm|Golden Land]], but evil power turned it into the [[Dark World]]. The wizard has broken the wise men's seal and opened a gate to link the worlds at [[Hyrule Castle]]. In order to save this half of the world, the [[Light World]], you must win back the Golden Power. You must also rescue the seven maidens who [[Agahnim]] sent to the Dark World. As members of the blood-line of the seven wise men, they have power that will surely help you. The maidens are locked in hidden [[dungeon]]s full of evil creatures and dangerous traps. The [[Palace of Darkness]] should be your first goal in this world! Link, I can rely on only you. Please make this old man's wishes come true. I beg you!|[[Sahasrahla]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref>
Through all this, Link could find and claim the Master Sword, at which point Zelda sent him a telepathic message once more that the [[Soldier (Enemy)|soldiers]] had found her.<ref>{{Cite|Link! Help! The soldiers are coming to [[Sanctuary]]! AIEEEEEEE! ... ... ...|[[Princess Zelda]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref> Despite his best efforts, he could not prevent her becoming the seventh sacrifice and being sent to the Dark World. All was not lost though, as Sahasrahla told Link that victory was still in reach if he could rescue the Maidens and claim back the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|Link, it is I, Sahasrahla. I am communicating to you across the void through telepathy... The place where you now stand was the [[Sacred Realm|Golden Land]], but evil power turned it into the [[Dark World]]. The wizard has broken the wise men's seal and opened a gate to link the worlds at [[Hyrule Castle]]. In order to save this half of the world, the [[Light World]], you must win back the Golden Power. You must also rescue the seven maidens who [[Agahnim]] sent to the Dark World. As members of the blood-line of the seven wise men, they have power that will surely help you. The maidens are locked in hidden [[dungeon]]s full of evil creatures and dangerous traps. The [[Palace of Darkness]] should be your first goal in this world! Link, I can rely on only you. Please make this old man's wishes come true. I beg you!|[[Sahasrahla]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref>


The first Maiden Link freed elaborated on this, explaining that Ganon needed the gate to become larger to be of use to him and that he was still using the Maiden's powers to get that accomplished. She also explained that Link needed the Maidens' help to reach [[Ganon's Tower]] and urged him to rescue the others.<ref>{{cite|Link, because of you, I can escape from the clutches of the evil monsters. Thank you! ...This world used to be the [[Sacred Realm|Golden Land]] where the [[Triforce]] was hidden. But because [[Ganon]], the boss of thieves, wished it the world was transformed... I'm sure he's intending to conquer even our [[Light World]] after building his power here. He is trying to open a larger gate between worlds near the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] using our powers. But the gate is not open completely yet... If we seven maidens come together, we can break the barrier around [[Ganon's Tower|Ganon's hiding place]]. I will tell you where the other girls are held. I believe you will destroy Ganon. I will return to my original form at that time. ... ... ... ... ... May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.|First Maiden|A Link to the Past}}</ref> When later all Maidens were freed, including Princess Zelda, they help break the barrier around Ganon's Tower as promised, allowing Link to go in and defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of [[Ganon's Tower]] with our power.|[[Princess Zelda]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref>
The first Maiden Link freed elaborated on this, explaining that Ganon needed the gate to become larger to be of use to him and that he was still using the Maiden's powers to get that accomplished. She also explained that Link needed the Maidens' help to reach [[Ganon's Tower]] and urged him to rescue the others.<ref>{{cite|Link, because of you, I can escape from the clutches of the evil monsters. Thank you! ...This world used to be the [[Sacred Realm|Golden Land]] where the [[Triforce]] was hidden. But because [[Ganon]], the boss of thieves, wished it the world was transformed... I'm sure he's intending to conquer even our [[Light World]] after building his power here. He is trying to open a larger gate between worlds near the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] using our powers. But the gate is not open completely yet... If we seven maidens come together, we can break the barrier around [[Ganon's Tower|Ganon's hiding place]]. I will tell you where the other girls are held. I believe you will destroy Ganon. I will return to my original form at that time. ... ... ... ... ... May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.|First Maiden|A Link to the Past}}</ref> When later all Maidens were freed, including Princess Zelda, they help break the barrier around Ganon's Tower as promised, allowing Link to go in and defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of [[Ganon's Tower]] with our power.|[[Princess Zelda]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref>