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[[File:Crest of Hyrule.png| | [[File:Crest of Hyrule.png|212px|right|The crest of the Hyrulean Royal Family]] | ||
The {{Name|Royal Crest}} is a common depiction of the [[Triforce]] above a [[Loftwing|particular bird]]. Succeeding a [[Goddess Crest|much older crest]] used in the same land during [[Zelda Timeline#Era of the Goddess Hylia|ancient times]] by their [[Hylia|ancestor]], it serves as the official crest of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and can be found in many places throughout the kingdom of [[Hyrule]], in places such as the various incarnations of [[Hyrule Castle]], the [[Temple of Time]] and the [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. It can be also be found on walls, banners and [[Soldier|Guard]] uniforms. | The {{Name|Royal Crest}} is a common depiction of the [[Triforce]] above a [[Loftwing|particular bird]]. Succeeding a [[Goddess Crest|much older crest]] used in the same land during [[Zelda Timeline#Era of the Goddess Hylia|ancient times]] by their [[Hylia|ancestor]], it serves as the official crest of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and can be found in many places throughout the kingdom of [[Hyrule]], in places such as the various incarnations of [[Hyrule Castle]], the [[Temple of Time]] and the [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. It can be also be found on walls, banners and [[Soldier|Guard]] uniforms. | ||
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the crest can be seen atop the gates of Hyrule Castle, below the statue of the [[Hero of Time]], around the walls of Hyrule Castle, and used in Rauru's stained-glass window. They also appear in certain rooms that contain a [[Triforce Chart]], such as the one in the [[Islet of Steel]]. A giant Royal Crest is depicted in the boss room of the [[Wind Temple]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the crest can be seen atop the gates of Hyrule Castle, below the statue of the [[Hero of Time]], around the walls of Hyrule Castle, and used in Rauru's stained-glass window. They also appear in certain rooms that contain a [[Triforce Chart]], such as the one in the [[Islet of Steel]]. A giant Royal Crest is depicted in the boss room of the [[Wind Temple]]. | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the crest appears above the bell in Castle Town and is | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the crest appears above the bell in Castle Town and is shown several times throughout Hyrule Castle on several walls. It can also be seen in the [[Royal Crypt]] where members of the Royal Family of Hyrule are buried. | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the crest makes many appears on banners, flags doors, and other engravings in Hyrule Castle and on the uniforms of the [[Soldier|Castle Guards]]. It is predominately displayed all over [[Hyrule Castle Town#Twilight Princess|Hyrule Castle Town]], appearing in the designs of various doors found throughout the town and near the town's entrance, as well being in the fountain of the central square. In the [[Gerudo Desert]], a partially broken Royal Crest can be seen at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds and it appears within the complex itself. Atop the Grounds, in the [[Mirror Chamber]], versions of the crest with the [[Sage Medallions|six Sage Medallions]] replacing the Triforce appear. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the crest makes many appears on banners, flags doors, and other engravings in Hyrule Castle and on the uniforms of the [[Soldier|Castle Guards]]. It is predominately displayed all over [[Hyrule Castle Town#Twilight Princess|Hyrule Castle Town]], appearing in the designs of various doors found throughout the town and near the town's entrance, as well being in the fountain of the central square. In the [[Gerudo Desert]], a partially broken Royal Crest can be seen at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds and it appears within the complex itself. Atop the Grounds, in the [[Mirror Chamber]], versions of the crest with the [[Sage Medallions|six Sage Medallions]] replacing the Triforce appear. | ||
A [[Spirits of Good#Symbol of the Spirits| | A [[Spirits of Good#Symbol of the Spirits|new crest]] appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', in the re-established kingdom of Hyrule that was founded by [[Tetra]] and [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|her pirate crew]] one hundred years prior to the events of ''Spirit Tracks''. This crest features a [[Force Gem#Spirit Tracks|Force Gem]] instead of the Triforce in its design. It is visible on the front of the [[Spirit Train]] as well as on [[Anjean]]. It appears to be the national symbol of the [[new Hyrule]] to distinguish it from the ancient one destroyed during the [[Great Flood]] that took place between the [[Zelda Timeline#'Victory of the Hero': The Adult timeline|adult timeline ending]] of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''The Wind Waker''. | ||
The Royal Crest serves as logo of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and appears above the [[Temple of Time#Skyward Sword|ancient Temple of Time]] in the [[Lanayru Desert]]. | The Royal Crest serves as logo of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and appears above the [[Temple of Time#Skyward Sword|ancient Temple of Time]] in the [[Lanayru Desert]]. |
Revision as of 10:48, 21 February 2012
The {{{2}}} is a common depiction of the Triforce above a particular bird. Succeeding a much older crest used in the same land during ancient times by their ancestor, it serves as the official crest of the Royal Family of Hyrule and can be found in many places throughout the kingdom of Hyrule, in places such as the various incarnations of Hyrule Castle, the Temple of Time and the Arbiter's Grounds. It can be also be found on walls, banners and Guard uniforms.
The Goddess Hylia's crest was in the shape of a bird and the people of Skyloft, descendants of the people who lived among Hylia and the ancestors of the Hylians, rode giant birds and used the same symbol. Because of this, both the the Royal Crest and the Hylian Crest incorporate elements of the symbol she used when ruling over the same land long ago.[1][2][3]
Appearances
In Ocarina of Time, the Royal Crest makes several appearances throughout the game. It can be found on the Guard uniforms, above the drawbridge leading to the Market, on the tombstone of the Royal Family's Tomb, and in the Castle Courtyard.
In The Wind Waker, the crest can be seen atop the gates of Hyrule Castle, below the statue of the Hero of Time, around the walls of Hyrule Castle, and used in Rauru's stained-glass window. They also appear in certain rooms that contain a Triforce Chart, such as the one in the Islet of Steel. A giant Royal Crest is depicted in the boss room of the Wind Temple.
In The Minish Cap, the crest appears above the bell in Castle Town and is shown several times throughout Hyrule Castle on several walls. It can also be seen in the Royal Crypt where members of the Royal Family of Hyrule are buried.
In Twilight Princess, the crest makes many appears on banners, flags doors, and other engravings in Hyrule Castle and on the uniforms of the Castle Guards. It is predominately displayed all over Hyrule Castle Town, appearing in the designs of various doors found throughout the town and near the town's entrance, as well being in the fountain of the central square. In the Gerudo Desert, a partially broken Royal Crest can be seen at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds and it appears within the complex itself. Atop the Grounds, in the Mirror Chamber, versions of the crest with the six Sage Medallions replacing the Triforce appear.
A new crest appears in Spirit Tracks, in the re-established kingdom of Hyrule that was founded by Tetra and her pirate crew one hundred years prior to the events of Spirit Tracks. This crest features a Force Gem instead of the Triforce in its design. It is visible on the front of the Spirit Train as well as on Anjean. It appears to be the national symbol of the new Hyrule to distinguish it from the ancient one destroyed during the Great Flood that took place between the adult timeline ending of Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker.
The Royal Crest serves as logo of Skyward Sword and appears above the ancient Temple of Time in the Lanayru Desert.
Gallery
Ocarina of Time
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The Royal Crest on a Castle Guard's uniform
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The Royal Crest above the drawbridge leading to the Market
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The Royal Crest on the Royal Family's Tombstone
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The Royal Crest in the Castle Courtyard.
The Wind Waker
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The Royal Crest atop Hyrule Castle
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The Royal Crest engraved outside Hyrule Castle
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The Royal Crest inside Hyrule Castle
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The Royal Crest is also depicted at the base of the Hero of Time statue
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The Royal Crest over Rauru's stained glass window
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The Royal Crest inside the Wind Temple
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The Royal Crest inside the Islet of Steel
The Minish Cap
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A similar Royal Crest appears above the bell in Castle Town from The Minish Cap
Twilight Princess
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The Royal Crest is present in both the guards' uniforms and on their shields
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The Royal Crest in one of the banners found in Castle Town
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The Royal Crest in one of the doors in Castle Town. An engraving of the same crest can also be found above it.
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The Royal Crest in the fountain of Hyrule Castle Town from
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The Royal Crest found in one of the flags outside of Castle Town
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The Royal Crest in one of the arcs found inside Hyrule Castle
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The Royal Crest at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds
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The Royal Crest is engraved in the doors of Hyrule Castle. An engraving of the same crest can also be found above the door.
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The Royal Crest in the armor suits found throughout Hyrule Castle. Various shields and banners depicting the crest appear as well.
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The Royal Crest is predominately displayed in the inner portion of the Sacred Grove
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The Royal Crest in the Temple of Time
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The Royal Crest in the inner Temple of Time
Spirit Tracks
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The new Royal Family Crest found inside Hyrule Castle in Spirit Tracks
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The new Royal Family Crest in Zelda's office, from Spirit Tracks
Skyward Sword
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The Royal Crest in the logo for Skyward Sword
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The Royal Crest is prominently present in the Lanayru Desert
See also
References
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- ↑ "And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world. Since then, the sacred triangles have become the basis of our world's providence." — Great Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "A small but powerful portion of the essence of the gods was held in this mighty artifact, which was to guide the intelligent life on the world of Hyrule." (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 3)