Shadsie
Sage of Tales
A thread for people to list their opinions on ways Hyrule trumps Life.
'Tis a year and time of year that I'm seeing lots of political advertising in my area. Also, I was just over hashing out commentary with people on an online newspaper I sometimes like reading... was complimented regarding how I would solve a national problem if I had the power to and had one of those moments where I felt like I could rule the world if I wasn't scatterbrained... then I thought about Zelda. Yes, scatterbrained. Anyway, my mind's been attuned to politics lately, and I thought about Hyrule's politics and worldbuilding and how in some ways, the nation of Hyrule is better than where I live!
To start....
Hyrule is a monarchy, but it is a benevolent monarchy.
Face it, none of us have figured out what makes a perfect goverment. The idea of living under a monarchy chafes most of us (particularly Americans), but if Zelda were in charge, I don't think we'd worry. She is wise, compassionate, and always has the best of her people at heart.
Until she gets kidnapped.
Religious Freedom is alive and well in Hyrule.
Hyrule is the "Land of the Gods" and there are supernatural things happening all the time - therefore, no one hates you if you are religious. Furthermore, the various tribes have their patron dieties and they all seem to get along pretty decently. I'm not sure if the Triforce/Sealing War counts as a religious conflict or just a power conflict. I suppose it could be argued both ways - but, on the whole, I like the idea that the supernatural is very obvious and simple in Hyrule, so no one laughs at you or hates you if you believe in supernatural things, be they ghosts or gods. The people have such a close relationship with the world of the "spirit" there, as fantasy worlds are wont to.
Health care coverage is probably not a problem when there are fairies.
You get hurt? Find a spring. All better!
In times of national crisis, a Hero will rise.
So, Princess Zelda's been kindnapped, the economy has tanked and the land has been taken over by the drums of war and dark creatures. Not to worry - keep holding on, the dark time will not last long, for a Hero is on his way.
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I urge respondants to think outside the box on this about how the land and the various ways it works trumps real life or makes you wish you could live there. Think in worldbuilding terms!
'Tis a year and time of year that I'm seeing lots of political advertising in my area. Also, I was just over hashing out commentary with people on an online newspaper I sometimes like reading... was complimented regarding how I would solve a national problem if I had the power to and had one of those moments where I felt like I could rule the world if I wasn't scatterbrained... then I thought about Zelda. Yes, scatterbrained. Anyway, my mind's been attuned to politics lately, and I thought about Hyrule's politics and worldbuilding and how in some ways, the nation of Hyrule is better than where I live!
To start....
Hyrule is a monarchy, but it is a benevolent monarchy.
Face it, none of us have figured out what makes a perfect goverment. The idea of living under a monarchy chafes most of us (particularly Americans), but if Zelda were in charge, I don't think we'd worry. She is wise, compassionate, and always has the best of her people at heart.
Until she gets kidnapped.
Religious Freedom is alive and well in Hyrule.
Hyrule is the "Land of the Gods" and there are supernatural things happening all the time - therefore, no one hates you if you are religious. Furthermore, the various tribes have their patron dieties and they all seem to get along pretty decently. I'm not sure if the Triforce/Sealing War counts as a religious conflict or just a power conflict. I suppose it could be argued both ways - but, on the whole, I like the idea that the supernatural is very obvious and simple in Hyrule, so no one laughs at you or hates you if you believe in supernatural things, be they ghosts or gods. The people have such a close relationship with the world of the "spirit" there, as fantasy worlds are wont to.
Health care coverage is probably not a problem when there are fairies.
You get hurt? Find a spring. All better!
In times of national crisis, a Hero will rise.
So, Princess Zelda's been kindnapped, the economy has tanked and the land has been taken over by the drums of war and dark creatures. Not to worry - keep holding on, the dark time will not last long, for a Hero is on his way.
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I urge respondants to think outside the box on this about how the land and the various ways it works trumps real life or makes you wish you could live there. Think in worldbuilding terms!
) may come around and ruin it all. Also, a hero didn't rise after Ganondorf broke the seal in the AT until the events of WW took place, the world was flooded instead. But, yeah. When Hyrule's peaceful, it's extremely peaceful.
