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{{quote|Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know. But...<br>never forget that there's another world bound to this one.|[[Midna]]}} | {{quote|Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know. But...<br>never forget that there's another world bound to this one.|[[Midna]]}} | ||
'''Midna''', the '''Twilight Princess''' (ミドナ, Midona) is a character in the Zelda game, [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]. She is a resident of the [[Twilight Realm]] and a descendant of the ancient [[Twili]] people. At first she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for Link, but she ends up changing her mind. | '''Midna''', the '''Twilight Princess''' (ミドナ, ''Midona'') is a character in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda series|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. She is a resident of the [[Twilight Realm]] and a descendant of the ancient [[Twili]] people. At first she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for Link, but she ends up changing her mind. | ||
Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses Din, Farore, and Nayru. This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm. She remains as an imp-like creature through most of the game. In recent time, the Twili have been converted to fearsome "[[Shadow Beasts]]" and Midna into an imp-like form by the self-appointed Twilight King, [[Zant]]. Midna reveals this information to Link in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. | Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses Din, Farore, and Nayru. This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm. She remains as an imp-like creature through most of the game. In recent time, the Twili have been converted to fearsome "[[Shadow Beasts]]" and Midna into an imp-like form by the self-appointed Twilight King, [[Zant]]. Midna reveals this information to Link in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. | ||
Upon meeting Zelda, Midna proclaims her as the Twilight Princess. She finds Link, in wolf form, locked in a prison cell, and aids him in his escape. With this comes the new ability to talk to Midna whenever the player chooses, by pressing "up" on the directional pad (Wii), or "Z" on the Gamecube to "give her a sign". Even further along in the game, doing this allows the player to choose from several of Midna's abilities, such as teleporting via [[portal]]s throughout Hyrule or transforming into [[Wolf Link]] on demand. | Upon meeting [[Princess Zelda]], Midna proclaims her as the Twilight Princess. She finds Link, in wolf form, locked in a prison cell, and aids him in his escape. With this comes the new ability to talk to Midna whenever the player chooses, by pressing "up" on the directional pad (Wii), or "Z" on the Gamecube to "give her a sign". Even further along in the game, doing this allows the player to choose from several of Midna's abilities, such as teleporting via [[portal]]s throughout Hyrule or transforming into [[Wolf Link]] on demand. | ||
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==Backstory== | ==Backstory== | ||
One thing questioned about Midna's appearance in her primary form is the fragment of the Fused Shadows on her head, which features an eye closely resembling the eyes on Majora's Mask, insinuating that the Fused Shadows and maybe even the Twili had something to do with the monster Majora that | One thing questioned about Midna's appearance in her primary form is the fragment of the Fused Shadows on her head, which features an eye closely resembling the eyes on [[Majora's Mask (Boss)|Majora's Mask]], insinuating that the Fused Shadows and maybe even the Twili had something to do with the monster Majora that was destroyed. This could also mean that Midna's transformed figure (with the aid of the Fused Shadows) could be that of the Majora beast. | ||
[[Image:Midna20scarysmiledf1.png|thumb|left|Midna without the Fused Shadow on her head]] | [[Image:Midna20scarysmiledf1.png|thumb|left|Midna without the Fused Shadow on her head]] | ||
After rescuing Link, in return for Midna's help, Link finds the Fused Shadows for Midna. The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form. Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world. After collecting all Fused Shadows, Midna is gravely injured by Zant. Wolf Link carries Midna to Zelda who revives Midna, at the cost of her light essence. After seeing the unselfish acts made by Zelda and Link, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant. The duo now set off to repair the Mirror of Twilight, a portal to Zant's stronghold, the [[Palace of Twilight]]. | After rescuing Link, in return for Midna's help, Link finds the Fused Shadows for Midna. The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form. Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world. After collecting all Fused Shadows, Midna is gravely injured by Zant. Wolf Link carries Midna to Zelda who revives Midna, at the cost of her light essence. After seeing the unselfish acts made by Zelda and Link, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant. The duo now set off to repair the Mirror of Twilight, a portal to Zant's stronghold, the [[Palace of Twilight]]. | ||
After the Twilight Mirror is rebuilt, having being destroyed by Zant, the Sages reveal that Midna is the true | After the Twilight Mirror is rebuilt, having being destroyed by Zant, the Sages reveal that Midna is the true Twilight Princess and ruler of the Twili race, not [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], who had previously been defined as the Twilight Princess by Midna herself, presumably to keep a cover on her identity. [[Zant]], after usurping the throne from Midna, placed a curse on her that gave her the form she maintains for most of the game. This curse could presumably not be lifted until [[Ganondorf]], the source of Zant's power, was defeated. | ||
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Standing a head taller than [[Princess Zelda]], Midna possesses red hair, red eyes and a pale complexion from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to [[Zant]]'s leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, and a headdress (or crown).<br> | Standing a head taller than [[Princess Zelda]], Midna possesses red hair, red eyes and a pale complexion from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to [[Zant]]'s leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, and a headdress (or crown).<br> | ||
[[image:Midna_Final.jpg|thumb|left]][[Image:Midna Human 3.jpg|frame|left]] | [[image:Midna_Final.jpg|thumb|left]][[Image:Midna Human 3.jpg|frame|left]] | ||
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== Midna as the Twilight Princess == | == Midna as the Twilight Princess == | ||
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==Relationship With Other Characters== | ==Relationship With Other Characters== | ||
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Upon meeting Link while he is in wolf form, and Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest. Because of the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna, she gains a true respect for the people of the light. | Upon meeting [[Link]] while he is in wolf form, and Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest. Because of the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna, she gains a true respect for the people of the light. | ||
From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganon, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated however, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganon. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form, and jokingly says to Link , "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?" This could also be a nod to Link's being a silent protagonist. | From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganon, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated however, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganon. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form, and jokingly says to Link , "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?" This could also be a nod to Link's being a silent protagonist. | ||
