Nayru (Oracle): Difference between revisions

'''Nayru''' is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 250,{{Exp Game|OoS}} 254{{Exp Game|OoA}} & 271{{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref>

In the {{OoA|Himekawa}}, after seeing her capture in the future, Nayru placed a barrier around a forest to hide herself. Only a person with the [[Triforce]] mark on their hand could undo it. When Veran possesses Impa, she tricks Link into opening the barrier, entering the forest. As they do so, Nayru senses the presence of light and darkness, becoming disturbed.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Light and darkness approach together...|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 24}}</ref> Soon, Link and a possessed Impa enter the glade, where Nayru sits with the [[Harp of Ages]]. She welcomes Link and introduces herself as the Oracle of Ages.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I am the oracle who controls time. I can see the past and, to an extent, the future.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 25}}</ref> Nayru then peers into his future, stating that his story will be told for generations.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Your story is told... generation after generation...|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 26}}</ref> Link doesn't believe what she says about him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... But that's not me...|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 26}}</ref> Nayru insists her prophecy is true.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= No. I mean you.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 26}}</ref> Possessed Impa then asks if Nayru can see her fate,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I you see the future... then you must know your own fate.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 26}}</ref> the oracle answering that she can, which is why she concealed herself. Although, the oracle accepts that she cannot outwit the [[Goddess of Time]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= But my fate is certain. I cannot outwit the Goddess of Time.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 27}}</ref> With that, Veran reveals her possession of Impa. In vain, the forest animals attack the [[Sheikah]], but Veran switches from Impa's body to Nayru's. She then travels to Labrynna's past, and begins her plan for the [[Twinrova]], with Nayru as her host.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Veran possessed Nayru... and is using her abilities as the Oracle of Ages to move through time.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 31}}</ref>  

When Sir Raven is captured and sentenced to execution, Link, Ralph, and many others come to his rescue. Link tells Queen Ambi that the [[Cap'n]] stills loves her,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= He said that I should tell you... that he will love you for all eternity.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 145}}</ref> revealing that the reason why Ambi had agreed to the tower's construction was because she wanted him to see it and remember her.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= I built it so that no matter in the world he was... He might see it... and never forget me.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 145}}</ref> Ambi then proceeds to cancel the tower's construction, upsetting Veran. The latter releases Nayru from her influence, and instead possesses Ambi, commanding her guards to capture Link, Ralph, and Sir Raven.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Stop loafing, guards! Seize them!!|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 147}}</ref>  Before any harm can be done, Nayru awakens and teleports the group in Labrynna's present.  

Back in the present, Ralph embraces his friend and starts crying, causing Nayru to laugh and call him a "softy".<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Oh Ralph, you big softy!|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 151}}</ref> Nayru tells of Veran's [[Mystery Seed]] weakness and brings them all back to the past, where she knows to find them.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= We can still find some Mystery Seeds... If we return to the past.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 152}}</ref> Nayru and her companions find the hidden villagers in a cave. Nayru herself reveals that [[Roperi]]'s plant is actually a young [[Mystery Tree]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link, this is a young mystery tree. It will grow mystery seeds.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 154}}</ref> Nayru begins to play her harp to speed the sprout's growth, yet Ralph leaves the cave, set on killing Veran himself. Alarmed, Nayru tells Link that Ralph is Queen Ambi's descendant and that if she dies he will too.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Ralph is a noble... from Labrynna! Queen Ambi is his direct ancestor.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 156}}</ref> As Ralph confronts a possessed Ambi, Nayru hurriedly speeds up the sprout's growth. Once the tree finally produces a seed, Nayru brings it to Link, who quickly rushes with Sir Raven to Ralph.

Nayru is last seen with Ralph, Impa, and [[Princess Zelda]] at [[Hyrule Castle]], supposedly having a meal together. The princess thanks both Ralph and Nayru for what they have done.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Ralph and Nayru, you've both done well.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 190}}</ref> Nayru says Link was the true hero and he is very brave.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Link was the true hero. He's very brave.|book= {{OoA|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 190}}</ref>