Learnings of the Zora, Part Two
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Two,[1] entitled The Legend of Ruto, Our Great Ancestor,[1] are an Object in Tears of the Kingdom.
Location and Uses
The Learnings of the Zora, Part Two are a Stone Monument that can be found on a cliff north of Oren Bridge in the Lanayru Great Spring. After the contents of the Stone Monuments deteriorated, Dorephan ordered Sidon to replace them with his own thoughts. This resulted in the Learnings of the Zora, Part Two being written over the History of the Zora, Part Two.[2]
The Stone Monument recounts stories of Ruto, who was a beloved Zora princess in the distant past.[3] When a powerful man attempted to take over Hyrule, the Zora lost many soldiers, but Ruto helped weak and elderly Zora escape Zora's Domain.[4] Afterwards, she swam upriver and up a Waterfall to confront the man, but details of their battle are unknown.[5] Ruto later helped the princess and hero save Hyrule, and Sidon vows to carry on her bravery as her descendant.[6]
Transcription
Learnings of the Zora, Part Two
The Legend of Ruto, Our Great Ancestor
As told by Prince Sidon
It is written that long ago there was a strong-willed Zora princess who was as meandering as a winding river.
The princess, who was dearly loved by her fellow Zora, was as noble as she was innocent. Her name was Ruto.
One day, a powerful and wicked man tried to take over Hyrule and brought great ruin to the once-peaceful Zora's Domain.
Our tales speak of fallen Zora soldiers drifting down the river as it sadly reflected the chaotic retreat of the terrified Zora.
Princess Ruto bravely fought back her tears as she bore witness to the tragic misery unfolding in the domain.
Even amid her heartbreak, the Zora princess did all she could to help the weak and elderly escape.
Next she swam against the river's current and climbed the mighty waterfall to challenge her foe.
The details of this fight have fallen victim to the haze of time. Few details remain.
Still, it is said that she was aided by the princess of Hyrule and the hero of legend, and together they saved Hyrule.
So the legend goes.
I, Sidon, prince of the Zora, cannot help but ponder these events as I listen to the Zora children play in all their innocence.
As Princess Ruto's descendant, it is my fate to carry the torch of her brave acts into tomorrow and beyond. I shall not fail.
Trivia
- In Breath of the Wild, the Stone Monument that recounts the story of Princess Ruto is the History of the Zora, Part Five.[7]
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See Also
References
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Learnings of the Zora, Part Two
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
The Legend of Ruto, Our Great Ancestor
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. - ↑
It is written that long ago there was a strong-willed Zora princess who was as meandering as a winding river.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
The princess, who was dearly loved by her fellow Zora, was as noble as she was innocent. Her name was Ruto. - ↑
One day, a powerful and wicked man tried to take over Hyrule and brought great ruin to the once-peaceful Zora's Domain.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
Our tales speak of fallen Zora soldiers drifting down the river as it sadly reflected the chaotic retreat of the terrified Zora.
Princess Ruto bravely fought back her tears as she bore witness to the tragic misery unfolding in the domain.
Even amid her heartbreak, the Zora princess did all she could to help the weak and elderly escape. - ↑
Next she swam against the river's current and climbed the mighty waterfall to challenge her foe.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
The details of this fight have fallen victim to the haze of time. Few details remain. - ↑
Still, it is said that she was aided by the princess of Hyrule and the hero of legend, and together they saved Hyrule.
— Learnings of the Zora, Part Two (Tears of the Kingdom)
So the legend goes.
I, Sidon, prince of the Zora, cannot help but ponder these events as I listen to the Zora children play in all their innocence.
As Princess Ruto's descendant, it is my fate to carry the torch of her brave acts into tomorrow and beyond. I shall not fail. - ↑
History of the Zora, Part Five
— History of the Zora, Part Five (Breath of the Wild)
The Sage Princess Ruto
As told by King Dorephan