Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight,[1] entitled The Princess of Hyrule,[1] are an Object in Tears of the Kingdom.
Location and Uses
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight are a Stone Monument and can be found on the western end of Ruto Mountain, near the Great Zora Bridge. The Monument originally bore the History of the Zora, Part Seven. However, Dorephan commanded Sidon to restore the contents of the Monuments with his own words after they became deteriorated, which resulted in the Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight being written.[2]
The Stone Monument describes how, after Divine Beast Vah Ruta was calmed, Link returned to Zora's Domain alongside Princess Zelda.[3] Addressing Dorephan and the rest of the Zora, she apologized for the Royal Family of Hyrule's role in the death of Mipha.[4] However, the Zora believed that Mipha being put at risk was a result of her own decision to help protect Hyrule, and they were touched that she immediately began rebuilding Hyrule Kingdom after defeating Calamity Ganon.[5] Sidon notes how great Zelda's inner strength was, and he hopes to foster the same strength in himself.[6]
Transcription
Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight
The Princess of Hyrule
As told by Prince Sidon
Once that despicable disaster had ceased to plague Zora's Domain, a distinguished yet humble lady paid us a visit.
This young woman who appeared with Link at her side was none other Princess Zelda of the royal family of Hyrule.
"I beg forgiveness," she said earnestly. "Because of the royal family, Princess Mipha..." She paused, unable to continue.
Small, silent teardrops tumbled down her cheek and hit the floor, one after another, each saying a thousand unspoken words.
She gently wiped her eyes and lifted her gaze to meet the king's, speaking kind words of gratitude for Mipha's sacrifice.
We knew well what had transpired was the result of a decision shared by the Zora and by Princess Mipha herself.
There was no need for the princess of Hyrule's apology, and even less so for her sorrow.
King Dorephan, along with the rest of the Zora, were moved by the depth of Princess Zelda's sincerity.
She had held that unthinkable disaster at bay for nearly 100 years with nothing more than the sheer force of her own will.
Yet she was not prideful. She dutifully set to work, traveling across Hyrule to secure cooperation for the kingdom's restoration.
She was adored by all, yet so humble. She possessed an inner strength that shone like a star in the night sky.
I used to think that inner strength could be forged by building physical strength, but now I am not so certain.
I feel a strong calling to one day acquire this same sort of strength within myself.
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See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Princess of Hyrule
As told by Prince Sidon - ↑
Learnings of the Zora, Anecdote Two
— Learnings of the Zora, Anecdote Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Great Task Entrusted to Me
As told by Prince Sidon
I, Sidon, was entrusted with the great task of renovating the Zora stone monuments that had fallen to ruin.
There are 11 stone monuments total found in and around Zora's Domain, including the one you are now reading.
The former text written by my father, King Dorephan, could not be salvaged, and so sadly it had to be replaced.
Despite my royal blood, whispers abound that it is improper for someone my age to write over the king's glorious words.
Ah, but do they not realize that it was King Dorephan himself who ordered me to undertake this restoration project?
Father says it is not set in stone that I shall be the one to inherit the throne, as it is not a matter of blood alone.
If we ask the eternal skies above whether I am fit to rule, they shall remain silent, and so we must look to our fellow Zora.
He urged me to use these monuments to share my learnings and speak to our people straight from my heart.
Father is older and wiser than I. His sage advice is a gift. As such, I have inscribed my thoughts upon these 11 stones.
I do not know how far-reaching my words shall be, but it is my hope that they will reach whoever needs to hear them most.
Until one of my descendants writes over my musings many years from now, I pray they resonate with whoever reads them. - ↑
Once that despicable disaster had ceased to plague Zora's Domain, a distinguished yet humble lady paid us a visit.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight (Tears of the Kingdom)
This young woman who appeared with Link at her side was none other Princess Zelda of the royal family of Hyrule. - ↑
"I beg forgiveness," she said earnestly. "Because of the royal family, Princess Mipha..." She paused, unable to continue.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight (Tears of the Kingdom)
Small, silent teardrops tumbled down her cheek and hit the floor, one after another, each saying a thousand unspoken words.
She gently wiped her eyes and lifted her gaze to meet the king's, speaking kind words of gratitude for Mipha's sacrifice. - ↑
We knew well what had transpired was the result of a decision shared by the Zora and by Princess Mipha herself.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight (Tears of the Kingdom)
There was no need for the princess of Hyrule's apology, and even less so for her sorrow.
King Dorephan, along with the rest of the Zora, were moved by the depth of Princess Zelda's sincerity.
She had held that unthinkable disaster at bay for nearly 100 years with nothing more than the sheer force of her own will.
Yet she was not prideful. She dutifully set to work, traveling across Hyrule to secure cooperation for the kingdom's restoration. - ↑
She was adored by all, yet so humble. She possessed an inner strength that shone like a star in the night sky.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Eight (Tears of the Kingdom)
I used to think that inner strength could be forged by building physical strength, but now I am not so certain.
I feel a strong calling to one day acquire this same sort of strength within myself.