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'''Prince Facade''' is a character in the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''Zelda'' animated series]]. He is a knight from the land of Arcadia and appears appears only in the episode "[[The White Knight]]", which | '''Prince Facade''' is a character in the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''Zelda'' animated series]]. He is a knight from the land of Arcadia and appears appears only in the episode "[[The White Knight]]", which is named after him.<ref name=facade>{{cite episode|quote=I am Prince Facade from Arcadia. I have traveled the world and viewed its wonders but none have been your match in beauty.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Although the prince is brave and strong, he is known to be vain and will not fight if it means it will ruin his image or mess up his clothes.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=So...Prince Facade, the sickenly handsome face of Hyrule, is he. Hmm...this could be most fortunate. I've dealt with Prince Facade before, and I know his weakness. He's brave enough, but he's vain, very vain! Proud of his looks. He'd never let himself get dirty, not even to save the princess!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> His weapon of choice seems to be a [[crossbow]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
[[File:Zelda Facade (The White Knight).png|thumb|left|Zelda quickly falls for Prince Facade]] | [[File:Zelda Facade (The White Knight).png|thumb|left|Zelda quickly falls for Prince Facade]] | ||
Prince Facade first appears when [[Link]] is struggling to defeat an [[Octorok]]. Easily and elegantly, Prince Facade defeats the monster with his crossbow, quickly impressing [[Princess Zelda]] and sweeping her off her feet. Zelda, fascinated by the prince, | Prince Facade first appears when [[Link]] is struggling to defeat an [[Octorok]]. Easily and elegantly, Prince Facade defeats the monster with his crossbow, quickly impressing [[Princess Zelda]] and sweeping her off her feet. Zelda, fascinated by the prince, immediately forgets all about Link while the young hero, who does not like being outdone by the handsome stranger, becomes jealous.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Uh, Link! Where are your manners? Stand up and meet Prince Facade! This is my friend, uh, well, an acquaintance--somebody I know slightly--his name's Stink.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Prince Facade offers Zelda a ride back to the castle as they leave Link to walk back there.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine, Link! [...] See you back at the castle, Link!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> When they arrive back at the castle, [[King Harkinian]] and Zelda are fascinated by Facade and his tales of heroism, with the princess not caring about Link anymore and not considering him to be in the prince's class.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Well, there's Link, of course, but he's not in the prince's class. Prince Facade is wonderful.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Link, feeling left out,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=I swear... It's like Zelda doesn't even know I exist anymore.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> decides to try and match Facade, and attempts to dress more like him.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=No! I'll handle it myself. Did you get those clothes I wanted? [...] Zelda wants a prince, she'll get a prince.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> However, when he makes his appearance in front of Zelda and the king, he embarrasses himself and causes everyone to laugh at him, who leaves the castle humiliated and angry saying that Prince Facade can protect Zelda's [[Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce]] instead. | ||
Meanwhile, Facade continues to impress Zelda with his stories of saving a city from monsters.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=And as the final creature vanished, I realized that I had saved the city at last!|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> As they are about kiss, [[Tektite]]s arrive and attack Facade while [[Moblin]]s throw Zelda out the window, where a [[Zola]] readily catches her. Zola carries Zelda out of the castle, with Facade in pursuit, but when the Zola jumps into the water, Facade hesitates on the bank, not wanting to get his clothes wet and muddy.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, mud... No, I'm afraid not. I DO have a reputation to maintain.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Zelda screams at him to save her, but he refuses, saying that heroes do not get dirty.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Sorry, princess. No can do, I'm afraid. These are my hero's clothes, and heroes do not simply get dirty.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Link, who was still near enough to hear Zelda's screams, rushes back to get past the prince and defeat the Zola with three [[Sword Beam]]s, thus rescuing Zelda.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Hey, it's a dirty job, princess, but somebody's gotta do it.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Prince Facade quickly tries to make up with the angry Zelda, making up excuses,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Zelda, you're safe! I'm so glad, really. I would have done it myself, but you know how it is.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> but she refuses to listen and makes him fall in the mud. | Meanwhile, Facade continues to impress Zelda with his stories of saving a city from monsters.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=And as the final creature vanished, I realized that I had saved the city at last!|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> As they are about kiss, [[Tektite]]s arrive and attack Facade while [[Moblin]]s throw Zelda out the window, where a [[Zola]] readily catches her. Zola carries Zelda out of the castle, with Facade in pursuit, but when the Zola jumps into the water, Facade hesitates on the bank, not wanting to get his clothes wet and muddy.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Oh, mud... No, I'm afraid not. I DO have a reputation to maintain.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Zelda screams at him to save her, but he refuses, saying that heroes do not get dirty.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Sorry, princess. No can do, I'm afraid. These are my hero's clothes, and heroes do not simply get dirty.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Link, who was still near enough to hear Zelda's screams, rushes back to get past the prince and defeat the Zola with three [[Sword Beam]]s, thus rescuing Zelda.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Hey, it's a dirty job, princess, but somebody's gotta do it.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> Prince Facade quickly tries to make up with the angry Zelda, making up excuses,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Zelda, you're safe! I'm so glad, really. I would have done it myself, but you know how it is.|name=Prince Facade|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> but she refuses to listen and makes him fall in the mud. | ||
Revision as of 20:46, 1 October 2010
Prince Facade is a character in the Zelda animated series. He is a knight from the land of Arcadia and appears appears only in the episode "The White Knight", which is named after him.[1] Although the prince is brave and strong, he is known to be vain and will not fight if it means it will ruin his image or mess up his clothes.[2] His weapon of choice seems to be a crossbow.
Biography
Prince Facade first appears when Link is struggling to defeat an Octorok. Easily and elegantly, Prince Facade defeats the monster with his crossbow, quickly impressing Princess Zelda and sweeping her off her feet. Zelda, fascinated by the prince, immediately forgets all about Link while the young hero, who does not like being outdone by the handsome stranger, becomes jealous.[3] Prince Facade offers Zelda a ride back to the castle as they leave Link to walk back there.[4] When they arrive back at the castle, King Harkinian and Zelda are fascinated by Facade and his tales of heroism, with the princess not caring about Link anymore and not considering him to be in the prince's class.[5] Link, feeling left out,[6] decides to try and match Facade, and attempts to dress more like him.[7] However, when he makes his appearance in front of Zelda and the king, he embarrasses himself and causes everyone to laugh at him, who leaves the castle humiliated and angry saying that Prince Facade can protect Zelda's Triforce instead.
Meanwhile, Facade continues to impress Zelda with his stories of saving a city from monsters.[8] As they are about kiss, Tektites arrive and attack Facade while Moblins throw Zelda out the window, where a Zola readily catches her. Zola carries Zelda out of the castle, with Facade in pursuit, but when the Zola jumps into the water, Facade hesitates on the bank, not wanting to get his clothes wet and muddy.[9] Zelda screams at him to save her, but he refuses, saying that heroes do not get dirty.[10] Link, who was still near enough to hear Zelda's screams, rushes back to get past the prince and defeat the Zola with three Sword Beams, thus rescuing Zelda.[11] Prince Facade quickly tries to make up with the angry Zelda, making up excuses,[12] but she refuses to listen and makes him fall in the mud.
Gallery
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Facade using his crossbow to defeat an Octorok
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Facade meets Link and Zelda
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Facade admires his own reflection
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