Sage of Water
The Sage of Water is a title belonging to multiple characters in The Legend of Zelda series.(OoTOcarina of Time | TotKTears of the Kingdom | AoIAge of Imprisonment)[1][2][3] The Sage of Water goes unnamed in Twilight Princess and Twilight Princess HD.
Biography
Ocarina of Time
The Sage of Water is a member of the Six Sages. Whenever the Sacred Realm is threatened, it sends out a call to awaken new Sages, including a Sage of Water.[4] In the Era of Chaos, an ancient Sage of Water worked alongside the other Sages to create the Temple of Time.[5] After Link is released from his seal in the Chamber of Sages, the Sage of Light Rauru tasks him with awakening the rest of the Sages.[6]
Inside the Ice Cavern, Sheik informs Link that Princess Ruto has gone to the Water Temple.[7] At the Water Temple, Link will find Ruto, who recognizes him and asks for his help saving Zora's Domain.[8] She offers to guide him to the locations within the Temple where he can change the Water level, at which point she swims away.[9] However, she vanishes thereafter.
After Link defeats Morpha, Princess Ruto will appear before him in the Chamber of Sages. She claims that Link's actions have saved Zora's Domain, and she wants to offer him her eternal love as a reward.[10] She cannot, though, as she reveals she has awakened and the Sage of Water and must guard the Water Temple as a result.[11] She encourages Link to continue his search for Princess Zelda, claiming that she can sense she is still alive.[12] Ruto then gives Link the Water Medallion, which lends her power to him.[13][14] Before he leaves, Ruto asks Link to thank Sheik on her behalf.[15]
Using her power as a Sage, Princess Ruto is able to help the other Sages construct the Rainbow Bridge, which allows Link to enter Ganon's Castle.[16] Princess Ruto appears in the Water Room after Link destroys the Water Barrier, where she urges him to hurry.[17] After Link defeats Ganon, the Sages combine their powers to seal him away in the Evil Realm.[18] Princess Ruto can be seen during the Credits, where she overlooks Hyrule from Death Mountain alongside Saria, Darunia, Nabooru, and Impa. While doing so, Ruto shares a look with Nabooru.
Twilight Princess
Alongside the other Six Sages, the Sage of Water was tasked by the Golden Goddesses to watch over the Mirror of Twilight.[19] The Sage of Water was present at the Failed Execution of Ganondorf in the Mirror Chamber. They attempted to execute Ganondorf using the Dusk Claymore, but he was able to call on the Triforce of Power and killed the Sage of Water instead.[20] Ganondorf was consequentially banished to the Twilight Realm. Afterwards, the remaining Sages can be seen mourning the Sage of Water.
Tears of the Kingdom
Qia was the Sage of Water during the Era of Foundation's Imprisoning War. After being given the Secret Stone of Water by the King of Hyrule, Rauru, she and her fellow Sages swore a vow of loyalty to him.[21][22] They joined him in fighting Demon King Ganondorf, witnessing his sacrifice to seal him.[2] Sometime afterwards, Zelda visited Qia at the Water Temple, where she requested that she ensure the Zora will lend their aid to Link when he fights the Demon King in the future.[23][24] As a result, Qia promised that a new Sage of Water will awaken when the time comes.[25]
During the Main Quest "Sidon of the Zora", Link and Qia's descendant Sidon hear Qia's voice beckoning them toward the Water Temple.[26] Once they defeat Mucktorok and interact with Qia's Secret Stone, she appears before them and introduces herself.[27] She reveals that Demon King Ganondorf sent Mucktorok to prevent Sidon from awakening as a Sage, and she proceeds to share the story of the Imprisoning War.[28][29] At the end of their meeting, she asks Sidon to honor the vow she made to Zelda and help Link defeat the Demon King.[30]
After hearing Qia's story, Sidon realizes that it is his destiny to fight beside Link and accepts his role as the Sage of Water.[31] The Secret Stone of Water then embeds itself on the back of his hand, and he is able to use its power to summon a Sage Avatar of himself.[32] He then makes the Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water to Link, promising to fight alongside him.[33] This allows Link to summon Sidon's Sage Avatar as a companion.[34] As a Sage, Sidon will appear at Gloom's Origin to help Link face Demon King Ganondorf.[35] When the Demon King summons another Mucktorok, Sidon stays behind to fight it while Link continues forward.[36] He rejoins Link during his battle with the Demon King,[37] but he and the other Sages are soon knocked out by a wave of Gloom.
In the post-Credits scene that plays when all of the Sages have been awakened, Sidon joins Link, Princess Zelda, Purah, and the other Sage at the Temple of Time on the Great Sky Island. The Sages then make a vow to Zelda that is similar to the ones their ancestors made to Rauru, in which they promise to support her and protect Hyrule.[38]
Other Appearances
Age of Imprisonment
Qia appears as a Warrior in Age of Imprisonment.
Nomenclature
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Gallery
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The Legend of Zelda Series
The symbol of the Sage of Water -
Ocarina of Time
The Water Medallion -
Ocarina of Time
Ruto awakening as the Sage of Water -
Tears of the Kingdom
Sidon after awakening as the Sage of Water -
Tears of the Kingdom
The Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water -
Tears of the Kingdom
The Solemn Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 237 (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
However, the Demon King's power was overwhelming. Even my strongest defenses could not stop his ferocious attacks. In the end, our leader realized it would not be possible to defeat the Demon King outright. He chose to end the battle by sealing the Demon King away...sacrificing himself in the process.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Secret stones have amplified the powers of the Sages of Fire, Water, Wind, and Lightning. Face these four elemental masters one after another to hone your combat proficiency!
— Map (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples. One in a deep forest... One on a high mountain... One under a vast lake... One within the house of the dead... One inside a goddess of the sand... Together with the Hero of Time, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return the light of peace to the world... This is the legend of the temples passed down by my people, the Sheikah.
— Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
I am Rauru, one of the ancient Sages... Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the Temple of Time to protect the entrance to the Sacred Realm... This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the Temple of Light... The Temple of Light, situated in this very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces. The Master Sword—the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time—was the final key to the Sacred Realm.
— Rauru (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Keep my spirit with you... Find the power of the other Sages, and add their might to your own!
— Rauru (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
We meet again, LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.... If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time... This is all there is... With one exception, the Zoras are now sealed under this thick ice sheet... I managed to rescue the Zora princess from under the ice, but...she left to head for the Water Temple...
— Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Oh...you... If I'm right...LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.?! You're LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name., aren't you? It's me, your fiancée, Ruto! Princess of the Zoras! I never forgot the vows we made to each other seven years ago! You're a terrible man to have kept me waiting for these seven long years... But now is not the time to talk about love... I'm sure you've already seen it! Zora's Domain—totally frozen! A young man named Sheik saved me from under the ice... But my father and the other Zoras have not...yet... I want to save them all! I want to save Zora's Domain! You! You have to help me! This is a request from me, the woman who is going to be your wife! LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name., you have to help me destroy the evil monster in the temple, OK?!
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Inside the Water Temple, there are three places where you can change the water level. I'll lead the way. Follow me, quickly!
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.... I would have expected no less from the man I chose to be my husband. Zora's Domain and its people will eventually return to their original state. As a reward...I grant my eternal love to you.
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Well, that's what I want to say, but I don't think I can offer that now. I have to guard the Water Temple as the Sage of Water...
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
And you... You're searching for the princess, Zelda? Hah! You can't hide anything from me! Princess Zelda... She's alive. I can sense it... So don't be discouraged.
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
I can tell that nothing will stop you in your quest for justice and peace... You must take this Medallion... Take it respectfully!
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
You received the Water Medallion! Ruto awakens as a Sage and adds her power to yours!
— Game Screen (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
If you see Sheik, please give him my thanks, OK?
— Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name....can you hear me? It's Rauru, the Sage. We six will gather our power to create a bridge to the castle where Ganondorf dwells... The castle's keep, which is known as Ganon's Tower, is protected by six evil barriers. Bring down the six barriers, and save Princess Zelda!
— Rauru (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
The Water Barrier is dispelled! Hurry up!
— Princess Ruto (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now open the sealed door, and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!
— Rauru (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
At the command of the goddesses, we sages have guarded the Mirror of Twilight since ancient times.
— Sage of Shadow (Twilight Princess HD) - ↑
By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods.
— Sage (Twilight Princess HD) - ↑
But Rauru—the first king of Hyrule—brought me and five other warriors together to oppose him. To fight the Demon King, Rauru entrusted us with secret stones. Treasured artifacts that amplify the power of those who carry them. As the Sage of Water, I bore a secret stone and fought alongside my fellow sages in battle.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
We all, gathered here, swear on our lives to serve Rauru, the King of Light.
— Six Sages (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Some time later... Another of the six sages—the Sage of Time—came to visit me, and the destiny of the Zora was made crystal clear.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
The magic restraining the Demon King will eventually be undone. When that happens, a noble swordsman, named Link, will oppose him. We must help. Lend him your power... He will need the Zora's control over water!
— Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
It would be our honor to aid in defeating the Demon King. I swear to you that, when the great evil returns, the Zora Sage of Water will awaken once more. The Zora people and their sage will fight alongside your swordsman.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
...here... Come here... Come to me...
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom)It is happening again... Is someone calling to me? What was that sound I just heard... Well... In any case, we now have a path forward. All that is left is to press ever onward!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Sidon, my cherished kin.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom)That voice again. You're the one we've been hearing this whole time?
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom)Indeed. I am your ancestor from a time long past. I served the first King of Hyrule as a Zora warrior and a sage who, like you, could direct the flow of water. You are the pride of the Zora. Your fluid, graceful movements as you fight... I would expect nothing less from my descendant.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
You bested the monster that sullied our domain, but it was a servant of a greater evil—the Demon King. His true purpose was to prevent you from obtaining the stone that you just found—my secret stone.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Yes. And it is important you know more about the stone and the Demon King. So listen closely to what I have to say. It concerns the Imprisoning War and the destiny of our people.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
That is everything there is to share of the Imprisoning War and of the destiny of the Zora. Zora's Domain is once again safe, thanks to you. However, the Demon King continues to threaten all of Hyrule. Sidon, my cherished kin. You must take up my secret stone and honor the vow I made to the Sage of Time. Fight alongside the swordsman Link.
— Qia (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
It's my destiny to fight by your side. I came here so that I could save Zora's Domain... but it looks like all of Hyrule will need my help! I'll do all I can. Just as my ancestor did. I will accept this secret stone!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
I am the Sage of Water. Behold! This is my new power!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
I, Sidon, the Sage of Water, swear that I will fight by your side. Please accept this! It is proof of my vow. With that ring, you will always have my power with you!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Vow of Sidon, Sage of Water
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
Proof of the vow of Sidon, Sage of Water. Use it to summon or dismiss the avatar of Sidon. - ↑
Link! We shall protect Hyrule together!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
We are fated to fight these beasts! Don't worry about us!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Sorry I took so long, Link!
— Sidon (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Those of us, gathered here, swear on our lives, to support Princess Zelda and... to support Princess Zelda and safeguard the land of Hyrule.
— Sages (Tears of the Kingdom)
Sages 