A Master Sword in Time
A Master Sword in Time | |
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| Number | Tear of the Dragon #11 |
| Main Quest | "The Dragon's Tears" |
| Location | Deplian Badlands South |
| Previous Memory | Next Memory |
| "The Imprisoning War" | "Critical Decisions" |
"A Master Sword in Time" is a Memory in Tears of the Kingdom.[1]
Overview
Link must view "A Master Sword in Time" as part of "The Dragon's Tears" Main Quest.[2] Its respective Dragon's Tear can be found hidden within the Geoglyph in Deplian Badlands South.
In the Temple of Time, Zelda reflects on the Imprisoning War,[3] and flashbacks to Rauru sealing Demon King Ganondorf during "The Imprisoning War" and Link fighting him during "The Awakening". She is uncertain that Link is capable of defeating the Demon King.[4] Suddenly, Zelda's Secret Stone begins to glow, leading her to the back of the Temple of Time. She sees a light hovering above the pedestal in the back, and when she approaches it, the Decayed Master Sword appears before her.[5]
Taking the Decayed Master Sword into her hands, Zelda begins to wonder where it came from.[6] The voice inside the Master Sword speaks to Zelda, informing her that Link is safe in the Era of the Wilds and that it has traveled to the past to recover its strength with her.[7] Flashbacks to "The Awakening", "The Master Sword's Power", "Zelda and Sonia", "Mineru's Counsel", and "A King's Duty" happen rapidly, and Zelda recalls Rauru's belief that there was a reason she came to the Era of Myth.[8]
Looking down at the Decayed Master Sword, Zelda realizes the role she can play in defeating Demon King Ganondorf.[9] She remembers Mineru's explanation of draconification,[10] and she accepts that the process will permanently change her.[11] Turning her gaze to the Sky, Zelda wishes for Link to find her in the future.[12] Afterwards, the Memory will end.
Trivia
- In the background, a Shrine of Light can be seen in the same position as the Owa Daim Shrine from Breath of the Wild. During the events of Tears of the Kingdom, the Great Plateau South Chasm is found there.
- The part of "A Master Sword in Time" where Zelda receives the Decayed Master Sword can be seen when Link places it into the light behind the Temple of Time.
- When the Decayed Master Sword speaks to Zelda, both Fi's signature sound effect and "Fi's Theme" can be heard.
- Zelda's line that Link may not be able to defeat Demon King Ganondorf can be heard in the February 2023 trailer for Tears of the Kingdom.[13] Other parts of the Memory are present throughout the April 2023 trailer.[14]
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ "A Master Sword in Time
Tear of the Dragon #11" — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "Inside the Forgotten Temple is a map of Hyrule and 11 murals related to the geoglyphs. It seems that these geoglyphs appeared in various places after the Upheaval when Princess Zelda went missing.
You have 10 geoglyphs left to investigate." — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "We managed to restrain him somehow..." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "But, Link... I am not sure you'll be able to stop him." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "The Master Sword..." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "How is...the Master Sword..." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "You're telling me...that Link is safe? You traveled through time to find me and recover your strength." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Zelda... I believe there is a reason you were sent to us. It has to mean something." — Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "I know why I am here. It's...something only I can do. We will finally stop him." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ ""To become an immortal dragon is to lose oneself."" — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "I'll be...forever changed." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Link... You must find me." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #2, @NintendoAmerica on YouTube, Uploaded February 8, 2023 (Archive)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3, @NintendoAmerica on YouTube, Uploaded April 13, 2023 (Archive)
