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|caption = The Shrine Maidens from | |caption = The Shrine Maidens from {{FSA|-}} | ||
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|race = [[Hylian]]s | |race = [[Hylian]]s | ||
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Link set off to save the Maidens. However, each one was transformed into a [[Crystal]] in the possession of a demonic monster within a [[dungeon]]. The Maiden inside the [[Palace of Darkness]] elaborated on this, explaining that Ganon needed the gate to become larger to be of use to him and that he was still using the Maiden's powers to get that accomplished. She also explained that Link needed the Maidens' help to reach [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]] and urged him to rescue the others.<ref>{{Cite|Link, because of you, I can escape from the clutches of the evil monsters. Thank you! ...This world used to be the Golden Land where the Triforce was hidden. But because Ganon, the boss of thieves, wished it the world was transformed... I'm sure he's intending to conquer even our Light World after building his power here. He is trying to open a larger gate between worlds near the castle using our powers. But the gate is not open completely yet... If we seven maidens come together, we can break the barrier around Ganon's hiding place. I will tell you where the other girls are held. I believe you will destroy Ganon. I will return to my original form at that time. ... ... ... ... ... May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.|First Maiden|ALttP}}</ref> When Link collected all the Crystals, including one which sealed Princess Zelda in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]], they helped break the barrier around Ganon's Tower as promised, allowing Link to go in and defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of Ganon's Tower with our power.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> During the ending, the Maidens are seen finally restored to their normal Hylian form, along with the revived King of Hyrule and [[Soldier]]s freed of brainwashing. | Link set off to save the Maidens. However, each one was transformed into a [[Crystal]] in the possession of a demonic monster within a [[dungeon]]. The Maiden inside the [[Palace of Darkness]] elaborated on this, explaining that Ganon needed the gate to become larger to be of use to him and that he was still using the Maiden's powers to get that accomplished. She also explained that Link needed the Maidens' help to reach [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]] and urged him to rescue the others.<ref>{{Cite|Link, because of you, I can escape from the clutches of the evil monsters. Thank you! ...This world used to be the Golden Land where the Triforce was hidden. But because Ganon, the boss of thieves, wished it the world was transformed... I'm sure he's intending to conquer even our Light World after building his power here. He is trying to open a larger gate between worlds near the castle using our powers. But the gate is not open completely yet... If we seven maidens come together, we can break the barrier around Ganon's hiding place. I will tell you where the other girls are held. I believe you will destroy Ganon. I will return to my original form at that time. ... ... ... ... ... May the way of the Hero lead to the Triforce.|First Maiden|ALttP}}</ref> When Link collected all the Crystals, including one which sealed Princess Zelda in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]], they helped break the barrier around Ganon's Tower as promised, allowing Link to go in and defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of Ganon's Tower with our power.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> During the ending, the Maidens are seen finally restored to their normal Hylian form, along with the revived King of Hyrule and [[Soldier]]s freed of brainwashing. | ||
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[[File:Maidens.png|thumb|300px|right|The Maidens attempting to reinforce [[Vaati]]'s seal]] | [[File:Maidens.png|thumb|300px|right|The Maidens attempting to reinforce [[Vaati]]'s seal]] | ||
In {{FSA}}, the maidens are referred to as '''Shrine Maidens''' and are responsible for keeping the powers dormant in the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] under control. It is they who control the gate to its sacred grounds, preventing anyone from taking the [[Four Sword]] and from freeing [[Vaati]].<ref>{{Cite|These six maidens guard the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary to keep it safe. I'm going now to make sure Vaati's seal remains strong. Now, the shrine maidens and I must open the portal to the Four Sword's resting place. Step back, Link...|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> The [[Royal Jewels]] that belong in the Four Sword Sanctuary to open [[Tower of Winds|the path]] to the [[Realm of the Heavens]] are left in the care of the [[Knights of Hyrule]], only to be gathered and used through the Shrine Maidens' power if the path were to close.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech">{{Cite|You passed through the flames to rescue me! Such bravery. You're just like the [[Knights of Hyrule]]! You've heard of the Knights of Hyrule, of course! They're the pride of the kingdom! They would lay down their lives for honor! In Hyrule, four sacred jewels can open the path to the Realm of the Heavens. The safety of these jewels has for ages been entrusted to the Knights of Hyrule. And yet, in these dark times, the knights are nowhere to be seen... I cannot hide my fears. ... ... ... Pardon? Master Kaepora Gaebora, you say? Is that so... Well then, we must go to Hyrule Castle! We must liberate the castle!|Green Maiden|FSA}}</ref> | In {{FSA}}, the maidens are referred to as '''Shrine Maidens''' and are responsible for keeping the powers dormant in the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] under control. It is they who control the gate to its sacred grounds, preventing anyone from taking the [[Four Sword]] and from freeing [[Vaati]].<ref>{{Cite|These six maidens guard the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary to keep it safe. I'm going now to make sure Vaati's seal remains strong. Now, the shrine maidens and I must open the portal to the Four Sword's resting place. Step back, Link...|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> The [[Royal Jewels]] that belong in the Four Sword Sanctuary to open [[Tower of Winds|the path]] to the [[Realm of the Heavens]] are left in the care of the [[Knights of Hyrule]], only to be gathered and used through the Shrine Maidens' power if the path were to close.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech">{{Cite|You passed through the flames to rescue me! Such bravery. You're just like the [[Knights of Hyrule]]! You've heard of the Knights of Hyrule, of course! They're the pride of the kingdom! They would lay down their lives for honor! In Hyrule, four sacred jewels can open the path to the Realm of the Heavens. The safety of these jewels has for ages been entrusted to the Knights of Hyrule. And yet, in these dark times, the knights are nowhere to be seen... I cannot hide my fears. ... ... ... Pardon? Master Kaepora Gaebora, you say? Is that so... Well then, we must go to Hyrule Castle! We must liberate the castle!|Green Maiden|FSA}}</ref> | ||
In | In {{FSA|-}}, each of the Shrine Maidens has an associated color after which they are titled. When freed, the Shrine Maidens turn into the form of [[Fairy's Spirit]]s. [[Kaepora Gaebora]] returns to guide Link through his quest. There is no mention made of him being the reincarnation of an ancient Sage, but he is both known and respected by the Shrine Maidens.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech"/> | ||
On a stormy night, Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens feared that the reason for those events was that [[Vaati]]'s seal was weakening.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Link... It's you! Thank goodness you came! The six maidens who guard Hyrule are gathered here in the castle. The sky has become so dark and foreboding... I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer Vaati.|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> They summoned Link to the castle so he could protect them while they opened the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary. When they did however, the portal turned dark and [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] came from it. Using the confusion his looks caused, he abducted the Shrine Maidens and sealed them in [[crystal]]s strengthened by Vaati's magic in [[dungeon]]s all over Hyrule. This in order for either [[Ganon]] or Vaati to leech power from them<ref>{{Cite|Link! There's a terrible fiend in Hyrule Castle. He's leeching power from the maidens little by little. Listen well, Link. To rescue the maidens, you must face the fiercest of foes. Keep your wits about you, and be wary!|Kaepora Gaebora|FSA}}</ref> and to keep the Tower of Winds, where Princess Zelda was held captive, inaccessible. | On a stormy night, Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens feared that the reason for those events was that [[Vaati]]'s seal was weakening.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Link... It's you! Thank goodness you came! The six maidens who guard Hyrule are gathered here in the castle. The sky has become so dark and foreboding... I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer Vaati.|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> They summoned Link to the castle so he could protect them while they opened the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary. When they did however, the portal turned dark and [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] came from it. Using the confusion his looks caused, he abducted the Shrine Maidens and sealed them in [[crystal]]s strengthened by Vaati's magic in [[dungeon]]s all over Hyrule. This in order for either [[Ganon]] or Vaati to leech power from them<ref>{{Cite|Link! There's a terrible fiend in Hyrule Castle. He's leeching power from the maidens little by little. Listen well, Link. To rescue the maidens, you must face the fiercest of foes. Keep your wits about you, and be wary!|Kaepora Gaebora|FSA}}</ref> and to keep the Tower of Winds, where Princess Zelda was held captive, inaccessible. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the original Japanese text of the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' games]], the [[Oracle]]s are referred to as "Shrine Maidens", the same title as the Maidens of | *In the original Japanese text of the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' games]], the [[Oracle]]s are referred to as "Shrine Maidens", the same title as the Maidens of {{FSA|-}}. It is not known if there is a connection between the two. | ||
*Removed text of | *Removed text of {{FSA|-}} seems to imply that it was originally going to feature sages instead of shrine maidens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zeldalegends.net/files/emulation/dumps/fsa/Europe/FSA_English.txt|title=Four Swords Adventures' Text Dump|site=Zelda Legends}}</ref> | ||
*The colors of the glowing orbs which the [[Lokomo]] from {{ST}} turn into at the end of the game, match the colors of the Shrine Maidens in | *The colors of the glowing orbs which the [[Lokomo]] from {{ST}} turn into at the end of the game, match the colors of the Shrine Maidens in {{FSA|-}}. | ||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||