Tears of the Dragon
Tears of the Dragon | |
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| Number | Tear of the Dragon #12 |
| Main Quest | "The Dragon's Tears" |
| Location | Rist Peninsula |
| Previous Memory | Next Memory |
| "Critical Decisions" | "Zelda's Wish" |
"Tears of the Dragon" is a Memory in Tears of the Kingdom.[1]
Overview
"Tears of the Dragon" is the final Dragon's Tear that Link can view. After finding all 11 other Tears, the Light Dragon will roar from above Link, shedding another Tear that lands on the tip of Rist Peninsula.[2] Witnessing this Memory is the final step for completing "The Dragon's Tears" Main Quest.
Behind the Temple of Time, Zelda thinks back to "The Awakening", remembering how Demon King Ganondorf taunted the Master Sword after being cut by one of its shards.[3] She also remembers the Great Deku Tree's explanation of the Master Sword's strength from "The Master Sword's Power",[4] Sonia acknowledging her Light and Time powers from "Zelda and Sonia",[5] and Mineru's story about draconification from "Mineru's Counsel".[6] Zelda tells Mineru's Spirit that she is counting on her, and which point she imparts herself into the Purah Pad.[7] Zelda then hands the Purah Pad to a nearby Steward Construct for safekeeping.
Looking down at the Decayed Master Sword on the pedestal in front of her, Zelda promises to restore it for Link and empower it until it becomes strong enough to defeat Demon King Ganondorf.[8] Removing her Secret Stone from her necklace, Zelda remembers that the process of draconification will cause her to lose all facets of her identity.[9] She whispers a command to Link before swallowing the Secret Stone.[10] Clouds cover the Sky, and for a moment, nothing happens. Then, Light erupts from Zelda, and she grabs the Decayed Master Sword to hold to her chest. As her transformation begins, Zelda wishes for Link to protect everyone.[11]
As a hemisphere of Light grows, the Light Dragon emerges and flies upward towards the Sky. She begins to cry, shedding the 11 Dragon's Tears throughout Hyrule. Once she passes through the clouds and disappears, the sun begins to shine, and the Sage of Water, Sage of Fire, Sage of Wind, and Sage of Lightning can be seen watching from afar. At this point, the Memory will end.
Trivia
- In the background, a Shrine of Light can be seen in the same position as the Owa Daim Shrine from Breath of the Wild. During the events of Tears of the Kingdom, the Great Plateau South Chasm is found there.
- The cliff that the Sages watch the Light Dragon fly away from is the same one Link stands on after exiting the Shrine of Resurrection in Breath of the Wild. Zelda also looks over Hyrule from this cliff during the "An Unfamiliar World" Memory.
- The shot of Zelda holding her Secret Stone from "Tears of the Dragon" can be seen in the April 2023 trailer for Tears of the Kingdom.[12]
Nomenclature
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Gallery
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The Temple of Time during "Tears of the Dragon"
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Zelda before swallowing her Secret Stone
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The Temple of Time
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Zelda transforming into the Light Dragon
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The remaining Sages
See Also
References
- ↑ "Tears of the Dragon
Tear of the Dragon #12" — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "You visited all 11 geoglyphs and witnessed all the memories in the Dragon's Tears. Afterward, a Light Dragon appeared above you and shed a new tear.
The tear seems to have fallen to the Rist Peninsula in the Akkala region." — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ "Was that the sword that seals the darkness? A blade that shatters so easily against my power cannot save you from me." — Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "The sword will continue to gain strength if bathed in sacred power. The stronger that power, the more powerful the sword becomes." — Great Deku Tree (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "After all, you possess more than power over time. You have a sacred power that can dispel evil." — Sonia (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ ""To swallow a secret stone is to become an immortal dragon... "one blessed with eternal life."" — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Mineru... I'm counting on you." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Link. I will restore the Master Sword for you. I will care for it until the time comes. I will pour my sacred power into it. It will be the weapon that defeats the Demon King!" — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ ""To become an immortal dragon is to lose oneself."" — Mineru (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "You must..." — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Link! Protect them all!" — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3, @NintendoAmerica on YouTube, Uploaded April 13, 2023 (Archive)
