Unveiling the Enigmatic Creation of the Master Sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Discover the captivating world of Zelda's lore as we delve into the mesmerizing creation myth of the Master Sword and its profound connection to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Uncover the secrets and unravel the ties that bind these legendary tales
The Legend of Zelda has always defied traditional storytelling by not adhering to a chronological order. This allows players to jump into any game without prior knowledge of the backstory. While this approach benefits new players, it can sometimes detract from the overall universe. The latest installment, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, upholds this tradition but sheds light on the creation myth of the Master Sword and its relevance to the game.
With numerous interconnected time-skipped lore, it becomes challenging for even the most dedicated gamers to keep track of every important detail. To assist fans in understanding the fantasy world of Hyrule, Nintendo released the Hyrule Historia in 2011, an official timeline of events. In Tears of the Kingdom, the legendary Master Sword, which features prominently, has its origin story revealed in the Skyward Sword installment, tying it to Tears of the Kingdom's narrative.
The Master Sword and its Links to Zelda
In the game Skyward Sword, players begin by equipping Link with a variety of weapons from Hyrule. During their journey, players encounter Fi, a guardian spirit, who leads them to discover the Goddess Sword. To forge the Goddess Sword into the Master Sword, players must locate three magical fires left behind by Hyrule's gods. Once these fires are found, Link and Zelda reunite, and with the blessing of Hylia, the Goddess of Light, the Goddess Sword transforms into the Master Sword.
True to its name, the Master Sword is a formidable weapon that can take on the greatest enemies in the Zelda universe. In the game Tears of the Kingdom, Link calls upon the Master Sword to battle Ganondorf, but unfortunately, the sword is destroyed by the malevolent power of the Demon King. After Link's defeat, Hyrule Castle is lifted into the sky, but he is rescued by a mysterious blue arm. Later, it is revealed that the arm belongs to Rauru, the spirit of the first king of Hyrule.
The origins of the Master Sword in Zelda's story can be traced back to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. During Ganondorf's attack, Zelda is transported back in time after being separated from Link. Rauru and the Sages successfully thwart the Demon King's invasion and imprison him, leading Zelda to embark on a journey to fix the broken Master Sword and find her way back to Link's timeline. Through her discovery, she realizes that the Master Sword can grow stronger by being exposed to divine light. By combining her secret stone with the destroyed Sword, Zelda transforms into an eternal dragon with the blade lodged in her head.
Over the centuries it takes her to catch up with Link's timeline, the power of her light gradually recharges the Sword, restoring its glory and making it even stronger than before. This storyline echoes the original creation of the Master Sword, where Link transformed the Goddess Sword into the Master Sword using the flames of Hyrule's gods, but with an added twist. The creation myth of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom showcases Nintendo's exceptional storytelling abilities.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.
