The Bound Chest holds a similar role to its The Minish Cap counterpart. In the past, evil Monsters appeared to menace Hyrule, and were sealed inside of the Bound Chest by the Picori Blade, bestowed upon the Hero of Men by the Minish.[11][12] This led to the creation of the Picori Festival.[13] Following his victory in the Sword-Fighting Tournament, Vaati opens the Bound Chest, believing it to contain the Light Force.[2]
Bound Chest
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The Bound Chest is a recurring Object in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Location and Uses
The Minish Cap
According to legend, when Monsters overran the kingdom of Hyrule,[3] the Minish granted the Picori Blade and the Light Force to the Hero of Men,[4] who used them to drive off the monsters.[5] It is later revealed that the Hero actually sealed the evil monsters within the Bound Chest, locking it with the Picori Blade itself.[6] A secret part of the legend, known only to the Royal Family of Hyrule, explains that the Light Force was sealed within the royal line of Princesses.[7]
In celebration of the victory, the kingdom holds a yearly Festival,[8] which includes a Sword-fighting tournament. The winner of the tournament is allowed to touch the Picori Blade still resting inside the Bound Chest.[9] Vaati is declared the winner of the tournament and is presented with the Bound Chest. Because the commonly known portion of the legend did not specify where the Light Force was hidden, Vaati believes that the relic is found within the Bound Chest and shatters the Picori Blade in order to open it. However, the Bound Chest only contained the once-sealed evil, which escapes to plague the world again.[10]
Other Appearances
The Minish Cap (Himekawa)
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Trivia
- The Bound Chest may be based upon Pandora's box, which was used at the beginning of humanity, in Greek mythology, to seal all the evils of the world until it was opened and they were released.
Nomenclature
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Gallery
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The Bound Chest during the prologue from The Minish Cap
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Vassals protecting the Bound Chest from The Minish Cap
References
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Using the sword, the Hero of Men sealed the evil beings away in the Bound Chest and brought peace to the world once again.
(Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 78 (TMCThe Minish Cap)) - ↑ 2.0 2.1
On the day of the Picori Festival, Link and Princess Zelda go to watch the sword-fighting tournament. The winner is a strange man named Vaati, who has come to claim the Light Force which is sealed within the Bound Chest. When the Light Force turns up missing, Vaati turns Princess Zelda to stone! To save his friend, Link needs the power of the Picori Blade, but only a certain master swordsmith can reforge it. Can Link find the pieces of the broken sword before Vaati does?
(The Minish Cap (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. Back cover) - ↑
Long, long ago, and then even longer before that... Evil creatures appeared in the world of humans. They were powerful, frightening beasts, and they created such trouble!
— Marshall (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The tiny Picori appeared from the sky, bringing the hero of men a sword and a golden light.
— Elemental Sanctuary (The Minish Cap) - ↑
With wisdom and courage, the hero drove out the darkness.
— Elemental Sanctuary (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Do you know about that sword, Link? It is called the Picori Blade, and it locks much evil away in that chest.
— Minister Potho (The Minish Cap) - ↑
And the force of the golden light, embodied in Hyrule's princess, shone forth upon the lands.
— Elemental Sanctuary (The Minish Cap) - ↑
And the world of humans once more knew peace, thanks to the Picori. So as not to forget our gratitude, we hold this festival each year.
— Marshall (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade.
— Minister Potho (The Minish Cap) - ↑
...?!? Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the force I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh...
— Vaati (The Minish Cap) - ↑
LONG, LONG AGO, TERRIBLE EVIL SPIRITS APPEARED IN THE WORLD. THEY BURNT OUR CITY TO THE GROUND. AT THE SAME TIME, THE PICORI ARRIVED, BESTOWING A MAGICAL SWORD TO A GREAT HERO. USING THE SWORD, THE HERO DROVE THE EVIL SPIRITS AWAY...OR SOMETHING.
— Princess Zelda (The Minish Cap (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 17) - ↑
ACCORDING TO LEGEND, THE EVIL SPIRITS ARE IN THAT CHEST, TRAPPED THERE BY THE SWORD'S POWER.
— Smith (The Minish Cap (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 17) - ↑
YES, THAT'S IT. SO EVERY YEAR WE HAVE A FESTIVAL... ...TO THANK THE PICORI FOR COMING AT OUR TIME OF NEED.
— Princess Zelda (The Minish Cap (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 17)