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The {{Term/Store|Maiden|Maidens|Series|plural}} are a recurring group of seven young women, including [[Princess Zelda]], in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 388}}</ref> In {{ALttP}}, they are descendants of the [[Sage#A_Link_to_the_Past|seven Sages]], from whom they have inherited magical abilities.<ref name=lineage>{{Cite|They say the Hylia people controlled mysterious powers, as did the seven wise men. But the blood of the Hylia has become thin over time. We who carry the blood of the seven wise men do not possess strong power any more, either. Our powers will increase if we mix the courage of the Knights with the wisdom of the wise men.|Maiden|ALttP}}</ref> In {{FSA}}, they are also descended from Sages<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book=E |publisher= |page=24 }}</ref> and their role is to protect the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]]. In both games, they are taken captive and later rescued by [[Link]], aiding him subsequently in his efforts to restore the peace in [[Hyrule]].