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==Major Characters==
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''Twilight Princess'', where he is a ripe seventeen-year-old boy.{{Ref|name=Quote1|''Twilight Princess Trading Cards''|Link is a 17-year-old wrangler from Ordon Woods, a quiet village in the far corner of Hyrule.|Card Description}} He works as a rancher, and lives in [[Ordon Woods]].{{Ref|name=Quote1}} He is dressed in a multi-colored shirt and pants, and sandals. He buys a [[slingshot]] and shows it off to the kids when a [[Monkey]] comes and [[Malo]], [[Talo]], and [[Beth]] run after the monkey. Talo keeps running after the monkey, while Malo and Beth get left behind. Link has to find Talo and the monkey. After he saves Talo and the monkey he returns to Ordon Village. The next day he prepares to go off for [[Hyrule Castle]] to deliver a gift, but [[Ilia]] notices a cut on his horse, [[Epona]], and yells at him. Link must then go to [[Ordon Spring]] in order to retrieve his horse. After taking a secret passageway to get past the locked gate, Link reunites with Epona. But then the gate bursts open and a [[Bulblin]] knocks Link unconscious. [[King Bulblin|Their leader]] then kidnaps Ilia and [[Colin]] and blows his horn, causing a portal to open. Link then wakes up and notices the children gone. Frantically, he runs after them, only to run into a huge black wall preventing him from proceeding. A monster pulls him through the wall into [[Faron Province]], which is now covered in [[Twilight]]. This causes him to transform into a sacred [[Wolf Link|wolf]]. He meets up with [[Midna]] in the [[Twilight Realm]] who becomes his partner for this game. Link meets Zelda and eventually returns to the light. Throughout the game, Link has to return the [[Tears of Light]] to the [[Light Spirit]]s, and go through three dungeons to get three [[Fused Shadow]]s. As Link progresses through Hyrule, he learns more about [[Midna]], the [[Twili]], and [[Zant]] and how all of the three are associated with one another. After collecting the Fused Shadows, Midna meets a terrible fate and Link becomes cursed to permanently roam as a wolf. He helps Midna visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]], who entrusts him to save the [[Hyrule|Kingdom of Hyrule]] from the tyranny of Zant, and tells Link a way to transform back into a human. He acquires the [[Master Sword]], removing his curse, and travels to the [[Gerudo Desert]] to seek the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which he finds has been broken by Zant. He then has to repair the [[Mirror of Twilight]] that was broken into four pieces. Once he does so, he has access to the Palace of Twilight. He goes there to defeat [[Zant]] and save [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] from the Twilight. He eventually goes on to confront his old nemesis, [[Ganon]]dorf and defeats him, bringing peace to Hyrule. In the end credits, he is seen riding away on his horse, leaving the Faron Woods to an unknown location, also leaving the [[Master Sword]] back in its pedestal. His role in Twilight Princess ranges from many things, but he ultimately strives to help Midna in reclaiming her power and helping her people.  
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Wolf Link can use his senses to see these spirits, or areas where he can dig. He is also faster than Link's [[Hylian]] form. [[Midna]] often rides on his back in this form, unless he is in sunlight. Eventually, Link gains the [[Shadow Crystal]] and, between this and the [[Master Sword]], is able to turn into a wolf at any time. This becomes extremely useful, as this is the only way Link is able to freely [[warp]], unless there are other people nearby, in which case Midna will not allow Link to transform or warp, Link attacks by jumping and biting. Link can also lunge at enemies and latch onto some. Once latched on, Link can proceed to bite viciously until the enemy knocks him off.
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Wolf Link is unable to use any items; however, he is able to use his senses. He uses this ability to track down smells, including [[Scent of Ilia|Ilia's Scent]], and the scent of the [[Ordonian]] children. Additionally, many NPC's are afraid of Wolf Link, and will scream and run or cower in fear if he appears in the Light World. If Link scares the guards in [[Castle Town]], they'll drop their weapons. The best place to do this is around the fountain.
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Wolf Link also features the unique ability to charge an attack and release it to instantly kill nearly any enemy caught in the area of effect. This is done by releasing the power of Midna's [[Fused Shadow]].
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*Wolf Link is replaced in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' by a Twilight Wolf created by [[Midna]]. The Twilight Wolf attacks similarly to Wolf Link.
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=Midna=
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Midna is the secondary protagonist and the guide character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. For much of the game, Midna takes the form of an imp-like creature. It is later revealed that this is not her true form and is part of curse placed on her by [[Zant]]. {{Ref|pg. 114|A curse placed upon [Midna] by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}}{{Ref|name=curse}} 
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Midna is the only character in ''Twilight Princess'' to have voice acting. However, she does not speak in any particular language, just incomprehensible sounds for effect. Throughout the game, Midna's character changes dramatically. She begins as callous, uncaring and patronising, and tries to use [[Link]] for her own good, but she soon realizes that Link is more than just a tool; she values him and [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] as friends and her character becomes warmer. Midna possesses one piece of the [[Fused Shadow]] before she meets Link.
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Midna is first seen spying on Link from behind a tree in the [[Twilight]]-engulfed [[Faron Woods]] when Link first transforms into his [[Wolf Link|Wolf]] form. By the end of the game, it is revealed that Midna is in fact the ''Twilight Princess''. She is from the [[Twilight Realm]] and is the ruler of it and the [[Twili]] race that dwell there. She originally joins Link on his quest so that she can acquire the three fragments of the Fused Shadow, defeat Zant, and reclaim her throne. When these are taken away from her by Zant, she tries to take Link to the Twilight Realm to avenge him, only to find the Mirror of Twilight broken into shards. The Ancient Sages inform Midna and Link that only the true leader of the Twilight Realm could shatter the Mirror of Twilight, Zant could merely break it into pieces.So Midna and Link go in search of the other three pieces of the Mirror of Twilight.
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As the story progresses, she later ends up developing feelings for Link and the Light World, and helps him defeat [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. After doing so, she transforms back into her true form. After saying goodbye to Link, she re-enters the Twilight Realm to once again lead her people. However, in the process of her departure, she shatters the [[Mirror of Twilight]], proving herself the true leader of the Twilight Realm, yet breaking the only known connection between the two worlds in the process.
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Zant is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although for most of the game, he appears to be the main villain. Zant is a part of the [[Twili]] race, a race that was banished to the [[Twilight Realm]] as a result of their ancestors attempting to seek domain over the [[Sacred Realm]]. Zant claims himself to be the King of Twilight, but his power is a false one, as [[Midna]] is the rightful leader. During the beginning of the game, Zant seems to be a steady figure, barely showing any emotion or weakness. However, during the [[boss]] fight he unravels, showing his true personality.
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[[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a descendant of a group of sorcerers named the [[Interlopers]]. This tribe excelled in shadow magic and intended to use the power of the [[Fused Shadow]] to seek domain over the Sacred Realm.{{Ref|TP|1449-1450|Lanayru}} However, the three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] intervened, taking the Fused Shadows and breaking them into four separate fragments.{{Ref|TP|1451|Lanayru}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe was left powerless. They were chased across the lands of Hyrule and were driven into another Realm by the Light Spirits. Over time the Interlopers eventually evolved into a peaceful tribe known as the Twili.  
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The Twili race became gentle creatures and over time a monarchy was established in order to lead the tribe. Zant had been a loyal servant to the monarchy of the [[Palace of Twilight|Palace]] for many years.{{Ref|TP|1737-1738|Zant}} He was meant to be next in line to ascend the throne, but it was Midna, chosen by her father, the former king of the Twilit Kingdom, as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess.{{Ref|pg. 16|When Midna's father—the true Twilit King—chose not to name Zant as his successor, the evil shadowling became maddened by an uncontrollable rage.|''[[Prima Games Twilight Princess Premiere Edition Strategy Guide Wii Version|Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide]]''}}{{Ref|pg. 419|Once in the Twili king's entourage, Zant was furious that Midna's father (the king) didn't appoint him to succeed.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} As his indignation of the royal clan of the kingdom grew,{{Ref|pg. 419|This resentment against the royal clan of the Twilit Kingdom grew until a malevolent spirit bestowed a magical power to Zant.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer.{{Ref|TP|1739-1741|Zant}} It was at this moment that he was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed god.
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This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon]]dorf, who had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed [[Ganondorf's Execution|execution]], the remaining [[Ancient Sages|Sages]] decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the Twilight Realm. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness.{{Ref|TP|1742-1745|Ganondorf}} Zant took this power and usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned the realm's inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp.{{Ref|TP|1669|Midna}} Zant then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne. In a plan to shroud the Kingdom in [[Twilight]], the King of Shadows sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts and ordered them to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule. The Kingdom now became a world suspended in perpetual Twilight.{{Ref|TP|7379|Midna}}
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[[Link]] gets caught up in Zant's evil plot during the end of the prologue. [[King Bulblin]] and his army of [[Bulblin]]s invade the safety of the [[Ordona Province]], attacking Link and its inhabitants. Link later on wakes up after being left unconscious, realizing that both [[Colin]] and [[Ilia]] have been taken. Link proceeds to head over the [[Ordon Bridge|bridge]] and onto [[Faron Province]], but instead he is faced with a curtain of Twilight. A Shadow Beast then drags the young hero into the Twilight-filled province of Faron, thus starting the events of the main plot.
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|I can translate this from ancient Hyrulean, but my notes are back at the research lab in Kakariko Village.So I'll be heading there to check this text against my notes and proceed with the translation.
[[File:Zant Invading.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Zant invading Hyrule Castle]] Link first hears about the whereabouts of Zant when escaping his imprisonment in Hyrule Castle. Midna assists the young hero in reaching the tower where Princess Zelda resides. She tells Link about how Zant invaded the safe confines of the castle where she was forced to give up the throne.{{Ref|TP|1152\1153\1157|Princess Zelda}} Zelda also explains to Link how Hyrule is covered in perpetual Twilight, and all of its inhabitants have turned into helpless spirits, who know only fear.{{Ref|TP|2178-2180|Princess Zelda}} Later on in the game, after restoring the light to Faron Province, the Light Spirit, [[Faron (Light Spirit)|Faron]], tells Link about a dark power that lies in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]].{{Ref|TP|1339-1340|Faron}} This is a fragment of the Fused Shadows, and Faron tells Link that he must use this dark withered power to defeat the King of the Shadows, Zant.{{Ref|TP|1341-1342|Faron}}
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Link first encounters Zant after collecting the third and final piece of the Fused Shadow from the [[Lakebed Temple]].{{Ref|TP|2183|Princess Zelda}} Zant halts Link and Midna as they exit. The Light Spirit, [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]], tries to intervene, but Zant once again steals the light, thus restoring Twilight to the province. Zant also takes the Fused Shadows from Midna, calling them an old and withered power, proclaiming that his power is new and was granted to him by his god.{{Ref|TP|1576-1578|Zant}} [[Wolf Link]] tries to attack Zant, but, in the process, Zant uses his dark powers to curse Link, meaning he is now suspended in beast form. The Usurper King then goes on to tell Midna of his desires, and that darkness and light will meet at last while asking the cursed imp to join him on his quest.{{Ref|TP|1580-1584|Zant}} After Midna refuses to aid Zant, he manipulates the Light Spirit Lanayru to return Midna to the Light World, leaving Midna an inch away from death.{{Ref|TP|1585|Zant}}
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|Did you notice the number 13 there?That means there are 12 more stone tablets to be found.If a royal chamberlain really left these...It's an interesting perspective on the day-to-day life of the era. One which the history books don't mention.There's so much we could learn here of King Rauru, Queen Sonia, or even this curious woman named Zelda.Twelve stone tablets left... Fascinating.
Later on in the plot, Link and Midna find the whereabouts of the [[Mirror of Twilight]], hidden within Arbiter's Grounds. This is the only connection to the Twilight Realm, so Link has to pass through the grounds to reach the [[Mirror Chamber]]. Upon navigating through the [[dungeon]], Link finds the remains of a skeletal being covered in sand. Zant appears and is surprised that the young hero has made this far, he then explains to Link that this is the last time they shall meet alive.{{Ref|TP|6967-6969|Zant}} The King of Shadows then pulls out the Twilight Sword and thrusts it into the skull of the remains. This brings the seemingly dead being to life and this is the fourth boss of the game, [[Stallord]]. Upon defeating Stallord, Link makes his way up to the Mirror Chamber where he finds the mirror broken. The Ancient Sages tell the young hero that this was the work of a dark power that once resided within the demon thief Ganondorf.{{Ref|TP|1705-1709|Ancient Sages}} The Sages also tell Link that they previously sealed Ganondorf within the Twilight Realm and that this could be the source of Zant's power.{{Ref|TP|1715-1717|Ancient Sages}}
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[[File:800px-Palaceoftwilght.jpg|left|thumb|270px|Palace of Twilight]] After collecting the three [[Mirror Shard]]s, Link and Midna are now able to access the Twilight Realm and confront Zant. Upon entering the realm, Link has to restore the two Sols to the plaza. Each Sol is found on the opposing ends of the Palace. Once the Sols have been returned to their original position it powers up Link's [[Master Sword]]. The Master Sword now becomes the [[Light Sword]] and it allows Link to clear up the shadows that block the entrance to Zant's Palace.{{Ref|TP|7374-7377|Midna}} Link advances to the northern palace where he confronts Zant. Upon entering the throne room, Zant explains his hatred for the Light World, saying they trapped his people like insects in a cage.{{Ref|TP|1735|Zant}} He also explain his frustrations with not becoming king and how he was gifted power by his god, Ganondorf, who was ultimately using Zant.
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|Link? I can see the excitement on your face clear as day. Have you already found something?!If you've tracked down a picture of a stone tablet like the one at Lookout Landing, I'd love to see it.
After Link defeats Zant, he explains that the curse set up on Midna cannot be broken. This curse was put on her by his god, Ganondorf, who is now reborn in the Light World. Zant proclaims that as long as he lives, Ganondorf shall resurrect him.{{Ref|TP|1752-1754|Zant}} It is at this moment that Midna wields the complete power of the Fused Shadow to ultimately kill Zant. However, after the defeat of Ganondorf, Zant can be seen snapping his neck upon Ganondorf's death. This could be seen as symbolism of the betrayal.  
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[[File:Zant Boss.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Zant boss fight]] Zant is one of the longer boss fights in ''Twilight Princess'' and the battle itself is composed of six stages. Each stage of the fight takes place at a different boss battle location, including the Forest Temple, [[Goron Mines]], [[Lakebed Temple]], and more.{{Ref|''Zant Twilight Princess Trading Card''|Zant transports Link to the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, Lakebed Temple, and other locations of previous battles against bosses.|Card Description}}
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*[[Zant]] plays a similar role to [[Agahnim]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and [[Ghirahim]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', as he plays the role of a puppet to the main antagonist.
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*Within the [[boss]] battle against [[Zant]], each stage replicates a previous boss, using similar items and strategies.
|Huh. Suit yourself, I suppose. I'm sure you have your reasons.But if you change your mind, please come and show me a picture of that stone tablet.If it helps, I'm not asking you to show me for free. There's a nice reward in it.
*During the death of [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], [[Zant]] appears before Ganon and snaps his neck. This could be interpreted as a break in the bond of power that the two shared or a symbol of revenge.
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*[[Zant]] is the first notable villain to actually give [[Link]] a [[Heart Container]] after his defeat.
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|If you happen to find more stone tablets on your travels, get some kind of visual evidence of them and show it to me.I'll make sure there's a nice reward in it for you.
 
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|Speaking of which, Robbie showed me something back when he was researching the Ring Ruins.He called it a "camera." It would instantly create a picture of whatever he pointed it at.The pictures were so clear that it was like looking at the real thing.If only I had pictures that clear of these stone tablets I'm researching...
Zelda returns in Twilight Princess as the princess of Hyrule and one of the game's protagonists. Like other titles in the series, Zelda is kidnapped by Ganondorf during the course of the game.
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;==Hyrule plunged into Twilight====
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|Ah, Link. Good of you to come.
During Twilight Princess's prologue events, Link, in [[Ordon Village]], prepares to transport the [[Ordon Sword]] to Hyrule Castle. On the day of Link's planned departure, numerous shadow beasts appeared throughout Hyrule and stole the light of the light spirits in Hyrule, which allowed the land to succumb to [[twilight]]. All creatures of the light world are transformed into spirits in the twilight, and they are unaware of the reality of their surroundings. Link, however, is transformed into a sacred wolf - a sign to [[Midna]] that he is the chosen hero she seeks to aid her in her own quest for vengeance against [[Zant]]. She assists Link in reaching the tower of Hyrule Castle where Zelda resides so that Link can learn the reality of the darkness over Hyrule.
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Like Link, Zelda is not transformed into a spirit in the twilight but remains a Hylian as the Princess of Hyrule Castle. Upon meeting Link, she tells Link the tale of how Zant launched a raid on Hyrule Castle with the assistance of several [[Shadow Beast|shadow beasts]]. Zant quickly defeated the throne room's garrison and gave Zelda an ultimatum to surrender or die. Zelda, fearful for the welfare of the people of her kingdom, surrendered to Zant who then plunged the land of Hyrule into twilight.
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|If you bring me visual evidence, there's a reward in it for you.
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After Link retrieves the three [[Fused Shadow]]s for Midna, Zant appears and casts a curse on Link which prevents him from returning to Hylian form when not in Twilight. After Midna refuses to assist Zant in conquering the world of light, he mortally wounds her by exposing her to light. Immediately after this, the [[Light Spirit]] [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]] transports Link and Midna from Zant's presence, and the injured Minda tells Link to hurry to Princess Zelda.  
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|The original text of the stone tablet is depicted here. I'll read it again for you, so listen well.
After reaching Zelda, Midna pleads with Zelda to help break the new curse on Link and tells her that he is needed to save the world of light. Zelda informs Link and Midna that the curse on Link was caused by an evil power which can only be cleaved by the sacred blade of evil's bane, the [[Master Sword]]. She goes on to tell them to search for the Master Sword in the [[Sacred Grove]] behind [[Faron Woods]].
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Midna asks Link if he can reach the sacred grove alone then asks Zelda to tell him where the [[Mirror of Twilight]] is. Zelda suddenly realizes Midna's importance and desire to help them protect the world of light. Zelda then passes her life energy into Midna to heal her and subsequently disappears.
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|This is a picture of the stone tablet that fell from the sky at Lookout Landing.I managed to decipher the inscription on it using my notes on ancient Hyrulean I had in storage at this research lab.
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After acquiring the four shards of the Mirror of Twilight and defeating Zant, Link and Midna return to Hyrule Castle for the third time to confront [[Ganon]]dorf. Upon reaching the castle tower, Zelda's body is locked motionless above Ganondorf on the throne of Hyrule Castle. Ganondorf reveals to Link that after he was banished to the void, he used the hatred of the people of the Twilight Realm as nourishment to grow strong again. He then manipulated Zant to open the path to return to the world of light and usurp control over Hyrule.
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|Here's what it says."Ones held y honore als hochmayde to kyng Rauru ond quen Sonia, thaerafter to his suster ond to princesse Zelda."Her on thaes grete stan ond twelf mo withalle make y endite min time with the roial familie."So michte heore remembraunce preserven for the sake of hem on whom oure hope raeste."There's not much to go on, but you can clearly read the names of King Rauru and Queen Sonia, the founders of Hyrule.The name "Zelda" is clearly legible elsewhere in the text.The author finishes by saying that she will write about the royal family's daily lives in 13 segments.It certainly seems to be a royal diary left behind by a chamberlain or someone of equivalent station.The part that catches my attention is the third name mentioned—Zelda.There's no record of anyone by that name in any of the other texts we've unearthed so far.But this is evidence that the name Zelda is much older than the princess—it dates all the way back to Hyrule's founding.What's written here must be the start of a firsthand account of Hyrule!
Zelda's body is then used by Ganondorf as a puppet in battle against Link. After Link defeats the puppet Zelda and the beast Ganon, Zelda reawakens as herself; she had been using Midna to harbor her soul. Zelda and Link finally team up against Ganondorf in battle throughout Hyrule field. Zelda uses [[Light Arrow|light arrows]] to stun Ganondorf so that Link can reach him on horseback to attack with the Master Sword. After knocking Ganondorf from his horse with Zelda's assistance, Link defeats Ganondorf with the Master Sword on foot.
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|"Ones held y honore als hochmayde to kyng Rauru ond quen Sonia, thaerafter to his suster ond to princesse Zelda."Her on thaes grete stan ond twelf mo withalle make y endite min time with the roial familie."So michte heore remembraunce preserven for the sake of hem on whom oure hope raeste."Not much to go on, but the author was a servant to the founding king and queen of Hyrule, Rauru and Sonia.She also attended the king's elder sister and someone named Zelda. It's an account of their daily lives in 13 parts.Which suggests that there are 12 other stone tablets out there.I wonder what stories they might tell... It's so exciting to think about.If you find any of the remaining stone tablets, by all means get some visual evidence, and bring it to me.I'll make sure there's a reward for you.
[[File:Ganontp.png|thumb|upright=1.4|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm]]
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;==Sages' Story====
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Ganondorf is first spoken of about halfway through the game, once Link has completed the [[Arbiter's Grounds]] and entered the [[Mirror Chamber]]. After finding only a quarter of the [[Mirror of Twilight]], the [[Ancient Sages]] tell Link of how the mirror was broken, which was dark power. Power that only ''he'' possesses.{{Ref|TP|1707|[[Ancient Sages]]}} They are of course referring to Ganondorf. They continue to tell Link Ganon's backstory, which includes Ganon being the leader of a band of thieves who tried to control the Sacred Realm, the location that the Goddesses left the world.{{Ref|TP|1710|[[Ancient Sages]]}} However, the Sages explain that he was blind of any danger, and thus was he brought to justice.{{Ref|TP|1713|[[Ancient Sages]]}} A cutscene is shown of the Sages executing Ganon, right in the Mirror Chamber. However, Ganon survived because of the [[Triforce of Power]], which he possesses.{{Ref|TP|1715|[[Ancient Sages]]}} Fearing Ganon will leave the Mirror Chamber and repeat his previous offenses, the Sages use the Mirror of Twilight to banish Ganondorf to the [[Twilight Realm]]. The Ancient Sages continue by suggesting that his power has been passed on to [[Zant]],{{Ref|TP|1717|[[Ancient Sages]]}} which [[Midna]] responds to with a snide comment on how it is much too late to be figuring out where Zant got his powers.{{Ref|TP|1718|[[Ancient Sages]]}} The Sages conclude their speech by telling Link he should be able to collect the [[Mirror Shard|fragments of the Mirror of Twilight]].{{Ref|TP|1724|[[Ancient Sages]]}} Ganondorf is not spoken of again until much later.
|What a droll sense of humor!It's me, Wortsworth. The ancient-Hyrulean scholar you met at Lookout Landing.Aren't you curious about my findings here, Link?
 
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Once Link has gathered all the Mirror Shards, entered the [[Palace of Twilight]], and confronted Zant, he will again hear more of how Zant got his powers. Zant will start his explanation by telling Link and Midna about how he was tired of living in this world, where there was not the faintest bloom of desire.{{Ref|TP|1736|[[Zant]]}}{{Ref|TP|1738|[[Zant]]}} He continues by saying that he believed he would be the next to rule the [[Twili]] people, but was denied.{{Ref|TP|1739|[[Zant]]}}{{Ref|TP|1740|[[Zant]]}} Zant continues by telling them how he found Ganon, who he refers to as "god".{{Ref|TP|1741|[[Zant]]}} There is then a scene showing Zant on the outdoor area of the Palace of Twilight, smacking the ground in frustration. A large ball appears above Zant's head, and proceeds toward him. It encompasses Zant, and Ganon will be shown, telling Zant that he will store his power in Zant, making whatever Zant desires something Ganon desires too.{{Ref|TP|1742|Ganon}}{{Ref|TP|1743|Ganon}} Zant ends his speech by saying that Ganon had only one wish,{{Ref|TP|1744|[[Zant]]}} to merge light and shadow, to make ''darkness''.{{Ref|TP|1745|[[Zant]]}}
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|I thought so. I'm glad to see you showing an interest in my work.
After Link has defeated Zant, Zant will reveal to Link and Midna that his god, Ganon, has already descended and been reborn in the World of Light.{{Ref|name=Quote1|TP|1754|[[Zant]]}} He continues by showing good faith in Ganon, saying that as long as Ganon survives, he will resurrect Zant without cease.{{Ref|name=Quote1}} This mini-scene shows how much Zant really praises Ganon, which can be interpreted as Ganon playing Zant so he can be revived in Hyrule, or as a true relationship that has mutual feelings.
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[[File:Hyrule-Castle-TP.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Outside of the Throne Room]]
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;==Confrontation====
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Ganon is finally confronted by Link at the very end of ''Twilight Princess'', where he is physically seen for the first time. This confrontation happens at the highest tower of [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]], in the [[Throne Room]]. Ganon can be found sitting on the throne, with [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] levitating above him, in the middle of the Triforce statue. He arrogantly introduces himself by welcoming Link and Midna to ''his'' castle.{{Ref|TP|1767|Ganon}} After a dramatic scene of Ganon standing up, Ganon begins his speech by making fun of Midna's people, saying it was very pathetic that they defied the gods with ''petty'' magic only to be cast aside.{{Ref|TP|1770|Ganon}} He continues by saying the anguish felt by the Twili people acted as his nourishment, as their hatred ''bled across the void'' and awakened him.{{Ref|TP|1771|Ganon}}{{Ref|TP|1772|Ganon}} He explains why, in his opinion, Midna's people did not succeed; it was because they lacked true power.{{Ref|TP|1773|Ganon}} The kind of power those chosen by the gods wield.{{Ref|TP|1774|Ganon}} He continues by saying that someone with the type of power would make a suitable king, while at the same time holding up his right hand, which has the marking of the Triforce of Power.{{Ref|TP|1775|Ganon}} After Midna vows to deny Ganon what he desires,{{Ref|TP|1779|[[Midna]]}} Ganon redirects their attention to Zelda, who he refers to as their ''little friend''.{{Ref|TP|1783|Ganon}} He uses [[Twilight]]-magic to possess Zelda, and this begins the epic four-phase battle that concludes ''Twilight Princess''.
|Hm? Are you interested in the text from the stone tablet discovered at Lookout Landing?
 
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After Link completes the four and final phase of the battle by stabbing Ganon in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]], Ganon states his final words. He says to Link to not think that this is the end.{{Ref|TP|1819|Ganon}} He explains that the history of light and shadow will be written in blood.{{Ref|TP|1820|Ganon}} The scenes continue by showing the Triforce of Power leave Ganon, at which point Zant will appear, in more of an image rather than physically. He leans his head to the right, with a crack. This seemingly ends Ganon, as his eyes roll to the back of his head, and he seizes movement, yet still standing. This is the end of Ganon in ''Twilight Princess'', but it is unconfirmed if he died or not.
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|Too curious to stay away, eh?
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|Talk0054
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|Are you really that interested in the text from the stone tablet discovered at Lookout Landing?
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|talk0081
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|Don't tell me. Based on your stature, physique, and distinctive right arm...you must be Link. Am I right? Purah has told me so much about you.I'm Wortsworth. My research specialty is ancient Hyrulean.And by ancient Hyrulean, I don't mean the text found in the Ring Ruins but something different.It's what we call the language used at the time of Hyrule's founding. Traces of it are still present in our speech today.You see the difference, I trust.
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|talk0082
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|I've already copied down what's inscribed here, so I'll be getting back to the village.
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|talk0084
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|Ah, Link. You've come just in time. Have a look at this.
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|talk0087
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|This inscription has tremendous archaeological value. It's a bridge connecting us to the distant past.I aim to unravel its mysteries. And the sooner I get started the better.
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|talk0088
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|If that piques your interest, Link, you should come to Kakariko Village so I can share what I've translated so far.
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|talk_03
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|"So swete the song of kyng Rauru, ond so grete the beaute of his susteres daunce, that wer min eies ond eres captif."Ond so hende quen Sonias gasen on us alle, so felt y min herte als captif fallen."Seruantes lyf, tho moche laboursum, han moche jolitee as welle. Longe be the lyf of the roial familie thaere y love so."
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|talk_04
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|"Sonia, quen to Hyrules kyng, bi birthe Hylian preesterresse, hirself yborn of londe, nat of skie aboven."Speken she with open herte, eornest to alle, euen even to the Zonais kyng."This kyng ythinke it gode aventure so to lerne of the londes folke. To sen his hed ybent to listenen is swich plesaunce."
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|talk_05
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|"Oft wys Rauru, kyng of kene blade, weyve his werk real in faver of the hunte."Ond oft queynte Sonia, quene of kene insight, seke out him and repaire this kyng to kyngly besynesse."In hir sapience semes she divin, that she cunne him ever finde and for hes folly semes him the mor humain."Ond the kyng? O, he laughe. Nat him hir equal for hir wit, he kunne. Ond the quen, she laughe to, als even she scolden."
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|talk_06
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|"The kyng was late y-come this aven, so maked the quene to sharen tales of hir lond, of shirines al grene yglouen."Of erli daies sinnes Hyrules funding have diverse monstres hir reaume biseged ond assayllede."Uncesinge in striffe, thei broughte to despeir folkes lyfen. Kyng ond quen ysete thamselue to bringen scurge to ende."With might of light ond pouere, driven abak ybeen, ond the roial couple made thes shirines to selen hem awei."Thes holi selen ben yclept Shirines of Light."Gret kyng, grete quen, y thank ye. Ye foughte whan y wer maiden-child, that y kude pes toknouen."
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|talk_07
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|"Queynte Mineru, the kynges elder suster, falles so dep in hir bokes swich that she oft foryetes to eten."In min wieried wei don y what much y con, but y fer haven that it ben litel avail."Of late treteth she of 'constructes,' thinges did she make with hir hondes as vessel for spirit whan bodi-lich failen."So, seyde she, micht she liven longe, in spiret yhused within this 'construct.'"Though Mineru ne semes to holden ani deceyte... Bi my feith, y kan nat als trouthe thes wordes bileven."
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|talk_08
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|"Ful fyn is the weder this morn, ond have y audience with theos princes seyd ben kin bi fer distaunt yeres to quene Sonia."Bi gras has she been given a name most swete, of Zelda she ben yclept."In certain folk stered suspecioun, for straunge wer hir garnementes ond sodein wer her aparaunce."Yet wolde hir contenonce ond bering maked proof of hir right blod and bond to quene Sonia."Als be Zelda to remainen for a wile with us, y wil mi-self als hochmayde offre ekein hir servis."
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|talk_09
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|"Princesse Zelda recent comes to sen Mineru, the kynges elder suster. I com eck, for hir to seruen."Todai cam hit ipassen that Mineru sheued to Zelda construct althergrettest y hav ysen. "Zelda, she much desired on hit to riden, ond ne conne nat y seien coust hir stoppen. Though I dyde protesten. Loudli. "Neuer the lesse she made to sitten heighe upon the constructes sculdres ond to riden like an hors, al ful of grace. "Min lausion, so graunt alredy, dyde grouen al the mor."
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|talk_10
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|"Facioun nou favereth garnementes adourned with muscheron patrons, ond fer ond wid beon thei wern."This tast for mucheron com of the casteles seamestre, who sogte to seuen clethes for princesse Zelda to plesen. "This facioun, Zelda telled to the seamestre, waere in hir treu hom wel loved."In hir time werd everichon patrons of bright hewes, in the shap of mucheron."Anou our hende seamestre set herte on thes patrons copien, which sele to mani happi persoune."Y seche after som for min one but ne coude nat an on yfinden."
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|talk_100
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|Oh... Wait a moment. Wasn't this the final stone tablet?
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|talk_101
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|This is...unbelievable!The details are unclear, but essentially, the chamberlain trusted in Mineru and Zelda's predictions and wanted to help.She put forth the suggestion to Mineru to build a mechanism that could make her stone tablets float in the sky.Which I take it are the very tablets you found, Link? Simply incredible.In finding the fantastic devices they built to preserve these records, you fulfilled the wishes she wrote of here.And it doesn't end there.If I'm reading this right, it suggests that their Zelda worked with Mineru to raise the Temple of Time into the sky!The idea of the Temple of Time, a grand edifice built in that ancient era, being lifted to the skies to await a hero...Trust me—that's what it says!Although given the appearance of the sky islands after the Upheaval, perhaps it's not so far-fetched as it seems?There are so many revelations here... My hands are trembling from all the strange, exciting ideas!And that's from merely reading an account long removed from the event.What must it have been like for the chamberlain to live through it?
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|talk_102
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|We collected all 13 of them!I can't believe it!Finally, I've translated the whole history. I'm going to need a moment.Now that I've read all of it...well, to step outside my role as researcher, I'm deeply impressed with the author.I would very much have liked to meet her. If only the vast gulf of time didn't separate us!But of course, collecting the 13 records on these stone tablets would have been impossible without your cooperation, Link.In recognition of your work as a member— well, honorary member—of the survey team, I want you to have this cloth.
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|talk_103
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|I gained some precious understanding from my analysis of the text discovered this time.This history the chamberlain left for posterity contains not just facts but an important record of her feelings.I want to continue my research of ancient Hyrulean so I can convey those feelings to the rest of the world!Link, thank you very much for working with me on this!
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|talk_106
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|The thought of such incredible historical artifacts falling down all over Hyrule is so exciting.
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|talk_107
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|My head is spinning... I need to lie down.This is an incredible find!An eyewitness account of the Temple of Time floating up into the sky?It's a landmark discovery for the history of Hyrule. It may be one of the top 10 most important discoveries of all time!Even among all the breathtaking displays of power we knew of from the era, to raise the land and its buildings into the sky...That was a feat impressive even to those accustomed to wonders. You can tell as much from this account.Zelda predicted that a hero would appear in the land they raised into the sky and that he would save Hyrule.The chamberlain took this on faith and wanted to know how she could help.So she inscribed these records on the stone tablets that Mineru sent into the sky.Aaah! I'm so overwhelmed that the tremors have gone past my hands and legs. My whole body is shaking!Please excuse me. This is no way for a researcher to behave.I need to view these accounts as a historian and not get so swept up in personal sentiments...
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|talk_108
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|It seems this is the last of the records.The royals whom the chamberlain served so faithfully were gone, one by one...It's heartrending to read. Her pain comes across so clearly in her words.What's less clear from these entries is the cause of all these partings...Well, each new mystery is an opportunity to do more research! If I keep digging, someday I'll unravel it.Like the noble chamberlain, I must do my part!
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|talk_109
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|Account of a Celebration
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|talk_11
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|"Of late have y herd it told a straunge ladi walkes around the castel in derk of night."She ond princesse Zelda semes als twinnes two, but this on nadda ne light in hir eien—mor als a ded thing than not."Whan she is asked about thes walkes, princesse Zelda of that ben no-thing remembren."What monstre, or spirit of derknesse, be this visioun? So afeard y am of min imagenninges that y con nat slepen."
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|talk_110
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|The Strong Queen and the Receptive King
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|talk_111
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|The Harmonious Couple
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|talk_112
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|A Pilgrimage of Light
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|talk_113
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|The Researcher Mineru
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|talk_114
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|The Foreign Princess
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|talk_115
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|The Free-Spirited Zelda
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|talk_116
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|The Latest Trend
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|talk_117
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|An Ancient Ghost Story
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|talk_118
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|For the Hero's Sake
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|talk_119
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|The Day the Land Rose
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|talk_12
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|"Sith hire founding has Hyrule swich hardshippe ysene, but that is onli smale moment of time."Mineru, the kynges elder suster, seyes of this kyngdom that hit ne mot nat awaren aye be ycaccht, nat evenforth fer futur."Princesse Zelda tells hire that this futur be wrat alredi, that a champioun bith from the skie comen."Bitwene the two, thei imaked to finden a wei this champioun in that distaunt time to helpen."Her min treuthe, sogte thei to up-reisen the Temple of Time, into the skie to warden hit onyenes ivil."Al dyden so in fer distaunt dai, our kingdom mighte be safed."In min herte y woot y helpen mot, ond y asked of Mineru, canst yow devyse the menes to upreisen in the skie thaes stane. "Min wordes iseie nat enow, but thei thaes memorie safen, of the roial familie, heigh in the skie for that future time."
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|talk_120
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|A Parting Resolve
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|talk_121
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|This is an account of a party from those days.It says King Rauru and his older sister sang and danced together while Queen Sonia looked on.We think of royalty as austere and reserved, but these nobles amused themselves with song and dance.But what a vivid recounting of a scene never before related in any history book...The descriptions of their personalities and expressions make the ancient past feel alive again.This stone tablet is a first-class find. Well done, dear chamberlain, in leaving behind this account for us.I'm positively beside myself to think of how this story from the ancient past persevered so long to reach us today.
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|talk_122
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|This one looks to be about Queen Sonia. It claims that Sonia was a priestess before marrying Rauru.Despite his status as a Zonai, a people popularly thought to be gods, she would counsel him without any trepidation.Moreover, Rauru heeded this counsel.This account gives us firsthand knowledge of the nature of Queen Sonia and King Rauru's relationship.Rauru found himself unexpectedly charmed by her strong will, and before long, they were married...Er, that last bit isn't in the text. That's me speculating.History rarely speaks of a person's character prior to being elevated to royalty. So I can't help but fantasize.
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|talk_123
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|This is a tale of King Rauru.Apparently, he would vacate his official business from time to time in order to go out hunting.I had the impression he was a stricter, more serious king, but I guess he had a lighter side as well.However, Queen Sonia was always a step ahead. She would put a stop to King Rauru's hunts and bring him back.We rarely get a glimpse into the down-to- earth side of royalty in this way. It's an important find, to be sure.
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|talk_124
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|The subject here is the actions King Rauru and Queen Sonia undertook not long after Hyrule's founding.With the kingdom established, they were worried for their people, so they set out to eradicate the monsters troubling them.They created structures called Shrines of Light to seal the monsters away so that they could never be revived.There's more here about light...and time too... The sense I get is that the two of them may have had supernatural powers.Though it's part of ancient history, it's a feat those of us living today should still be grateful for. Truly an important discovery.
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|talk_125
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|Here, we learn a bit about Mineru.It says that she neglected to eat or sleep while making something called a...construct?It was part of her research into a means of returning to life as a spirit possessing a new body, should her original one die.To you or I, this sounds less like history and more like some sort of ghost story.But remember who we're dealing with. They may have had unfathomable powers that made such things possible.The revelation that Mineru was a fellow researcher makes her feel like a kindred spirit to me, and yet...The chamberlain who inscribed these tablets treats Mineru with such care and kindness that it warms my heart.
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|talk_126
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|This is another fascinating entry.If my translation is correct, the Zelda described here is Sonia's distant relative.According to this, she arrived in Hyrule unexpectedly from another kingdom. It seems she was a beautiful princess.Her strange clothing perplexed the people of Hyrule, and many were suspicious of her at first.But this Zelda had such an undeniable air of nobility that those who doubted she was of royal birth were soon silenced.Note how clearly this conveys the writer's feelings regarding Zelda.Once it was clear Zelda would be staying, she applied to be chamberlain to the princess. That suggests real admiration.
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|talk_127
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|The subject here is Zelda and Mineru.Zelda apparently visited Mineru often to assist with her research.I have no idea what kind of thing this "construct" that allowed people to ride on it was.But Zelda rode it so well that our author the chamberlain was again impressed by her skill at everything she tried.That's the long and short of it here.But more than the narrative, what strikes me is the back and forth between the chamberlain and Zelda.The chamberlain tried to warn Zelda of the danger, but Zelda pushed past her and rode the construct anyway.It's short but so evocative of both the level of technology found in this era and the character of their visitor Zelda.The "treasure" found in these stone tablets is the pearls of wisdom and nuggets of personality contained within.
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|talk_128
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|Here we learn something about the fashion trends of that era.The story's catalyst is their Zelda telling a tailor about the mushroom-patterned outfits becoming popular in her homeland.Intrigued, the tailor fashioned some clothing in that vein, and it caught on in ancient Hyrule.Do you know Cece from Hateno Village? Imagine the look on her face if she were to find out!They say that trends go in cycles, but... I didn't expect mushroom patterns to have been in fashion so long ago!One last thing about the chamberlain...Her interest in fashion shows there was more to her than devoted service. She was just like anyone else in the kingdom.
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|talk_129
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|This one is an ancient ghost story.My understanding of ancient Hyrulean isn't perfect, but I know a ghost story when I see one.It's a firsthand account of a ghostly or maybe corpse-like woman who appeared each night looking just like their Zelda.No matter the era, it seems, people can't resist sharing a good ghost story.A bit like how there have been eyewitness accounts of our Princess Zelda in the newspaper, even though she's missing...Could our Zelda be a ghost too? No... of course not.
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|talk_13
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|Interesting... I'll get right to translating it.Oh! Aha... Incredible!It's firsthand Hyrulean history!
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|talk_130
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|That one is all about the feats Zelda performed for the sake of the hero.The details are unclear, but essentially, the chamberlain trusted in Mineru and Zelda's predictions and wanted to help.She put forth the suggestion to Mineru to build a mechanism that could make her stone tablets float in the sky.Which I take it are the very tablets you found, Link? But it doesn't end there.If my translation is correct, it suggests that their Zelda worked with Mineru to raise the Temple of Time into the sky!The idea of the Temple of Time—a grand edifice built in that ancient era—being lifted to the skies to await a hero...Although given the appearance of the sky islands after the Upheaval, perhaps it's not so far-fetched as it seems.What must it have been like for the chamberlain to live through such miraculous times?
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|talk_131
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|This is an eyewitness account of the day the Temple of Time floated into the sky.It's a landmark discovery for the history of Hyrule. It may be one of the top 10 most important discoveries of all time!Even among all the breathtaking displays of power we knew of from the era, to raise the land and its buildings into the sky...That was a feat impressive even to those accustomed to wonders. You can tell as much from this account.Zelda predicted that a hero would appear in the land they raised into the sky and that he would save Hyrule.The chamberlain took this on faith and wanted to know how she could help.So she inscribed these records on the stone tablets that Mineru sent into the sky.Give me a moment. I need to view these accounts as a historian and not get so swept up in personal sentiments...
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|talk_132
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|It seems this is the last of the records.The royals whom the chamberlain served so faithfully were gone, one by one...It's heartrending to read. Her pain comes across so clearly in her words.What's less clear from these entries is the cause of all these partings...Well, each new mystery is an opportunity to do more research. If I keep digging, someday I'll unravel it.
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|talk_14
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|Here's what the original text says...
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|talk_15
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|This is an account of a party from those days.It says King Rauru and his older sister sang and danced together while Queen Sonia looked on.It's very interesting. We think of royalty as austere and reserved, but these nobles amused themselves with song and dance.But what a vivid recounting of a scene never before related in any history book...The descriptions of their personalities and expressions make the ancient past feel alive again.This stone tablet is a first-class find! Well done, dear chamberlain, in leaving behind this account for us.I'm positively beside myself to think of how this story from the ancient past persevered so long to reach us today.
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|talk_16
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Wow. This one looks to be about Queen Sonia.It claims that Sonia was a priestess before marrying Rauru.Despite his status as a Zonai, a people popularly thought to be gods, she would counsel him without any trepidation.Moreover, Rauru heeded this counsel.Incredible!This account gives us firsthand knowledge of the nature of Queen Sonia and King Rauru's relationship.Rauru found himself unexpectedly charmed by her strong will, and before long, they were married...Er, that last bit isn't in the text. That's me speculating. Nonetheless, this is truly fascinating!History rarely speaks of a person's character prior to being elevated to royalty. So I can't help but fantasize.
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|talk_17
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Allow me to explain. It's actually a very enlightening story.Apparently, King Rauru would vacate his official business from time to time in order to go out hunting.I had the impression he was a stricter, more serious king, but I guess he had a lighter side as well.However, Queen Sonia was always a step ahead. She would put a stop to King Rauru's hunts and bring him back.In some circumstances, you might expect this to have been a point of tension at their court.But the tone here is much more playful than that. These royals were more relatable than one might assume.Or so it seems from this account, at least. How fascinating!We rarely get a glimpse into the down-to- earth side of royalty in this way. It's an important find, to be sure.
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|talk_18
|ZonauReliefSearch
|I'll walk you through this one.The subject here is the actions King Rauru and Queen Sonia undertook not long after Hyrule's founding.With the kingdom established, they were worried for their people, so they set out to eradicate the monsters troubling them.They created structures called Shrines of Light to seal the monsters away so that they could never be revived.There's more here about light...and time too... The sense I get is that the two of them may have had supernatural powers.Though it's part of ancient history, it's a feat those of us living today should still be grateful for. Truly an important discovery!
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|talk_19
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Here, we learn a bit about Mineru.It says that she neglected to eat or sleep while making something called a...construct?It was part of her research into a means of returning to life as a spirit possessing a new body, should her original one die.To you or I, this sounds less like history and more like a sort of ghost story.But remember who we're dealing with. They may have had unfathomable powers that made such things possible.The revelation that Mineru was a fellow researcher makes her feel like a kindred spirit to me, and yet...The chamberlain who inscribed these stone tablets treats Mineru with such care and kindness that it warms my heart.
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|talk_20
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Do you have any others? This is vital research—I want to see as many of these stone tablets as you can show me.
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|talk_21
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Wonderful! Let's see it, then!
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|talk_22
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Oh, what a significant find. Thank you so much for showing me!A discovery this valuable deserves a special place among my records. I'll hang it up on the laboratory wall!
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|talk_23
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Very good. And, as promised, I have a reward for you.
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|talk_24
|ZonauReliefSearch
|This is another fascinating entry.If my translation is correct, the Zelda described here is Sonia's distant relative.According to this, she arrived in Hyrule unexpectedly from another kingdom. It seems she was a beautiful princess.Her strange clothing perplexed the people of Hyrule, and many were suspicious of her at first.But this Zelda had such an undeniable air of nobility that those who doubted she was of royal birth were soon silenced.What a tale!It's all so fascinating!This level of detail on individual people is virtually unheard-of in texts from so long ago!I feel extremely blessed to be researching ancient Hyrulean in such times.Note too how clearly this conveys the writer's feelings regarding Zelda.Once it was clear Zelda would be staying, she applied to be chamberlain to the princess. That suggests real admiration.
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|talk_25
|ZonauReliefSearch
|The variety of tales on these stone tablets continues to fascinate me.Zelda apparently visited Mineru often to assist with her research.I have no idea what kind of thing this "construct" that allowed people to ride on it was.But Zelda rode it so well that our author the chamberlain was again impressed by her skill at everything she tried.That's the long and short of it here.But more than the narrative, what strikes me is the back and forth between the chamberlain and Zelda.The chamberlain tried to warn Zelda of the danger, but Zelda pushed past her and rode the construct anyway.It's short but so evocative of both the level of technology found in this era and the character of their visitor Zelda.The "treasure" found in these stone tablets is the pearls of wisdom and nuggets of personality contained within.
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|talk_26
|ZonauReliefSearch
|How curious...Here we learn something about the fashion trends of that era.The story's catalyst is their Zelda telling a tailor about the mushroom-patterned outfits becoming popular in her homeland.Intrigued, the tailor fashioned some clothing in that vein, and it caught on in ancient Hyrule.Do you know Cece from Hateno Village? Imagine the look on her face if she were to find out!They say that trends go in cycles, but... I didn't expect mushroom patterns to have been in fashion so long ago!One last thing about the chamberlain...Her interest in fashion shows there was more to her than devoted service. She was just like anyone else in the kingdom.
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|talk_27
|ZonauReliefSearch
|This one is an ancient ghost story.My understanding of ancient Hyrulean isn't perfect, but I know a ghost story when I see one.It's a firsthand account of a ghostly or maybe corpse-like woman who appeared each night looking just like their Zelda.No matter the era, it seems, people can't resist sharing a good ghost story.A bit like how there have been eyewitness accounts of our Princess Zelda in the newspaper, even though she's missing...Could our Zelda be a ghost too?! No... of course not. There's no such thing!As a believer in science, I should know better than to suggest such things. Please forget I said anything.
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|talk_28
|ZonauReliefSearch
|"Swich wondrous sight y hav bihelden that ne con hit nat justli be described."The Temple of Time y sawe, ond al londe yheld it, reisen to the skie, both ferful ond majestatic."As princesse Zelda itold mi, in fer distaunt future comes a champioun to that place, the hope that Hyrule safen."For that champioun be hit that y thes grete stane inscriben."The kynges elder suster, Mineru, sendes nou thes stane to the skie, that the champioun mought hem ireden."
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|"Rauru, Hyrules kyng. Sonia, hir quen. His elder suster, Mineru. Ond eek princesse Zelda."Al whom y served, ond loved. Al whom thurghgon. Alon kerv y thes wordes upon this stan."This stan, ond al thritene, serven als roial families recorde, min werk final, ful-wroht for al age."Mani the mark made bi thes much biloved peples—som eth-sene, som unsene."Whan y make remembraunce of hir markes, fele y flaume of hope, though ful small, within mi."Hit be als though thes markes som graunt design describen."I ne con nat met princesse Zelda hir lov for hir londe. What mor than, ask y, can y do for Hyrules peples."Let min lyf lede mi fro hennes-forth an answere ful-worthi to this questioun."
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|Thank you for bearing with me. I put what you brought me over there.
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|talk_32
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|You're welcome to come and have a look at the research-lab wall anytime!
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|talk_33
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|If you find any more stone tablets, please do document them with a picture so I can see.
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|talk_34
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|I'll get started translating right away. Hmm... Hmm...Oh! Yes! I see now what we have here!A firsthand historical account!
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|talk_36
|ZonauReliefSearch
|I knew you could do it! I'm excited to get a look at this.
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|talk_37
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Oh, you have one?! Show me!
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|talk_38
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|Very good. I thank you, not just with words but with this as well.
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|talk_39
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Thank you, Link. And I haven't forgotten about your reward.
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|talk_40
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Where should I display this one? Maybe on the wall over here?Goodness, but this place could use a tidying up.
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|talk_41
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Thanks for bearing with me.I put what you brought me on the wall of the research lab. You're welcome to come and look at it whenever you'd like.
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|talk_42
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Ah! So King Rauru's older sister was named Mineru.
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|talk_43
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|I'll tell you, Link, I have never felt prouder to be a researcher than today.To see all of this valuable data compiled on the research-lab wall makes me almost overcome with emotion.
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|talk_44
|ZonauReliefSearch
|Everything you gave me is posted to the research-lab wall. By all means, come and look at it whenever you like.
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Latest revision as of 16:42, September 10, 2023

1 ZonauReliefSearch Read the tablet's text.
2 ZonauReliefSearch Here's a picture.
3 ZonauReliefSearch Maybe later.
4 ZonauReliefSearch Leave.
5 ZonauReliefSearch Hear Wortsworth's take.
9 ZonauReliefSearch You know it!
10 ZonauReliefSearch Who are you again?
near_0008 ZonauReliefSearch This means...
near_0010 ZonauReliefSearch Very interesting.
Talk0004 ZonauReliefSearch Well? Did you find a stone tablet?
Talk0006 ZonauReliefSearch According to the stone tablet at Lookout Landing, we have left to find.
talk0026 ZonauReliefSearch The stone tablet that fell from the sky is inscribed with ancient Hyrulean.If I can manage to translate the text... it may be key to understanding a moment in time from ancient Hyrule.
talk0027 ZonauReliefSearch I can translate this from ancient Hyrulean, but my notes are back at the research lab in Kakariko Village.So I'll be heading there to check this text against my notes and proceed with the translation.
talk0028 ZonauReliefSearch Did you notice the number 13 there?That means there are 12 more stone tablets to be found.If a royal chamberlain really left these...It's an interesting perspective on the day-to-day life of the era. One which the history books don't mention.There's so much we could learn here of King Rauru, Queen Sonia, or even this curious woman named Zelda.Twelve stone tablets left... Fascinating.
talk0029 ZonauReliefSearch Link? I can see the excitement on your face clear as day. Have you already found something?!If you've tracked down a picture of a stone tablet like the one at Lookout Landing, I'd love to see it.
Talk0029 ZonauReliefSearch There should be left.
talk0030 ZonauReliefSearch Huh. Suit yourself, I suppose. I'm sure you have your reasons.But if you change your mind, please come and show me a picture of that stone tablet.If it helps, I'm not asking you to show me for free. There's a nice reward in it.
Talk0040 ZonauReliefSearch If you happen to find more stone tablets on your travels, get some kind of visual evidence of them and show it to me.I'll make sure there's a nice reward in it for you.
Talk0041 ZonauReliefSearch Speaking of which, Robbie showed me something back when he was researching the Ring Ruins.He called it a "camera." It would instantly create a picture of whatever he pointed it at.The pictures were so clear that it was like looking at the real thing.If only I had pictures that clear of these stone tablets I'm researching...
Talk0043 ZonauReliefSearch Ah, Link. Good of you to come.
Talk0044 ZonauReliefSearch If you bring me visual evidence, there's a reward in it for you.
Talk0046 ZonauReliefSearch The original text of the stone tablet is depicted here. I'll read it again for you, so listen well.
Talk0047 ZonauReliefSearch This is a picture of the stone tablet that fell from the sky at Lookout Landing.I managed to decipher the inscription on it using my notes on ancient Hyrulean I had in storage at this research lab.
Talk0048 ZonauReliefSearch Here's what it says."Ones held y honore als hochmayde to kyng Rauru ond quen Sonia, thaerafter to his suster ond to princesse Zelda."Her on thaes grete stan ond twelf mo withalle make y endite min time with the roial familie."So michte heore remembraunce preserven for the sake of hem on whom oure hope raeste."There's not much to go on, but you can clearly read the names of King Rauru and Queen Sonia, the founders of Hyrule.The name "Zelda" is clearly legible elsewhere in the text.The author finishes by saying that she will write about the royal family's daily lives in 13 segments.It certainly seems to be a royal diary left behind by a chamberlain or someone of equivalent station.The part that catches my attention is the third name mentioned—Zelda.There's no record of anyone by that name in any of the other texts we've unearthed so far.But this is evidence that the name Zelda is much older than the princess—it dates all the way back to Hyrule's founding.What's written here must be the start of a firsthand account of Hyrule!
Talk0049 ZonauReliefSearch "Ones held y honore als hochmayde to kyng Rauru ond quen Sonia, thaerafter to his suster ond to princesse Zelda."Her on thaes grete stan ond twelf mo withalle make y endite min time with the roial familie."So michte heore remembraunce preserven for the sake of hem on whom oure hope raeste."Not much to go on, but the author was a servant to the founding king and queen of Hyrule, Rauru and Sonia.She also attended the king's elder sister and someone named Zelda. It's an account of their daily lives in 13 parts.Which suggests that there are 12 other stone tablets out there.I wonder what stories they might tell... It's so exciting to think about.If you find any of the remaining stone tablets, by all means get some visual evidence, and bring it to me.I'll make sure there's a reward for you.
Talk0050 ZonauReliefSearch What a droll sense of humor!It's me, Wortsworth. The ancient-Hyrulean scholar you met at Lookout Landing.Aren't you curious about my findings here, Link?
Talk0051 ZonauReliefSearch I thought so. I'm glad to see you showing an interest in my work.
Talk0052 ZonauReliefSearch Hm? Are you interested in the text from the stone tablet discovered at Lookout Landing?
Talk0053 ZonauReliefSearch Too curious to stay away, eh?
Talk0054 ZonauReliefSearch Are you really that interested in the text from the stone tablet discovered at Lookout Landing?
talk0081 ZonauReliefSearch Don't tell me. Based on your stature, physique, and distinctive right arm...you must be Link. Am I right? Purah has told me so much about you.I'm Wortsworth. My research specialty is ancient Hyrulean.And by ancient Hyrulean, I don't mean the text found in the Ring Ruins but something different.It's what we call the language used at the time of Hyrule's founding. Traces of it are still present in our speech today.You see the difference, I trust.
talk0082 ZonauReliefSearch I've already copied down what's inscribed here, so I'll be getting back to the village.
talk0084 ZonauReliefSearch Ah, Link. You've come just in time. Have a look at this.
talk0087 ZonauReliefSearch This inscription has tremendous archaeological value. It's a bridge connecting us to the distant past.I aim to unravel its mysteries. And the sooner I get started the better.
talk0088 ZonauReliefSearch If that piques your interest, Link, you should come to Kakariko Village so I can share what I've translated so far.
talk_03 ZonauReliefSearch "So swete the song of kyng Rauru, ond so grete the beaute of his susteres daunce, that wer min eies ond eres captif."Ond so hende quen Sonias gasen on us alle, so felt y min herte als captif fallen."Seruantes lyf, tho moche laboursum, han moche jolitee as welle. Longe be the lyf of the roial familie thaere y love so."
talk_04 ZonauReliefSearch "Sonia, quen to Hyrules kyng, bi birthe Hylian preesterresse, hirself yborn of londe, nat of skie aboven."Speken she with open herte, eornest to alle, euen even to the Zonais kyng."This kyng ythinke it gode aventure so to lerne of the londes folke. To sen his hed ybent to listenen is swich plesaunce."
talk_05 ZonauReliefSearch "Oft wys Rauru, kyng of kene blade, weyve his werk real in faver of the hunte."Ond oft queynte Sonia, quene of kene insight, seke out him and repaire this kyng to kyngly besynesse."In hir sapience semes she divin, that she cunne him ever finde and for hes folly semes him the mor humain."Ond the kyng? O, he laughe. Nat him hir equal for hir wit, he kunne. Ond the quen, she laughe to, als even she scolden."
talk_06 ZonauReliefSearch "The kyng was late y-come this aven, so maked the quene to sharen tales of hir lond, of shirines al grene yglouen."Of erli daies sinnes Hyrules funding have diverse monstres hir reaume biseged ond assayllede."Uncesinge in striffe, thei broughte to despeir folkes lyfen. Kyng ond quen ysete thamselue to bringen scurge to ende."With might of light ond pouere, driven abak ybeen, ond the roial couple made thes shirines to selen hem awei."Thes holi selen ben yclept Shirines of Light."Gret kyng, grete quen, y thank ye. Ye foughte whan y wer maiden-child, that y kude pes toknouen."
talk_07 ZonauReliefSearch "Queynte Mineru, the kynges elder suster, falles so dep in hir bokes swich that she oft foryetes to eten."In min wieried wei don y what much y con, but y fer haven that it ben litel avail."Of late treteth she of 'constructes,' thinges did she make with hir hondes as vessel for spirit whan bodi-lich failen."So, seyde she, micht she liven longe, in spiret yhused within this 'construct.'"Though Mineru ne semes to holden ani deceyte... Bi my feith, y kan nat als trouthe thes wordes bileven."
talk_08 ZonauReliefSearch "Ful fyn is the weder this morn, ond have y audience with theos princes seyd ben kin bi fer distaunt yeres to quene Sonia."Bi gras has she been given a name most swete, of Zelda she ben yclept."In certain folk stered suspecioun, for straunge wer hir garnementes ond sodein wer her aparaunce."Yet wolde hir contenonce ond bering maked proof of hir right blod and bond to quene Sonia."Als be Zelda to remainen for a wile with us, y wil mi-self als hochmayde offre ekein hir servis."
talk_09 ZonauReliefSearch "Princesse Zelda recent comes to sen Mineru, the kynges elder suster. I com eck, for hir to seruen."Todai cam hit ipassen that Mineru sheued to Zelda construct althergrettest y hav ysen. "Zelda, she much desired on hit to riden, ond ne conne nat y seien coust hir stoppen. Though I dyde protesten. Loudli. "Neuer the lesse she made to sitten heighe upon the constructes sculdres ond to riden like an hors, al ful of grace. "Min lausion, so graunt alredy, dyde grouen al the mor."
talk_10 ZonauReliefSearch "Facioun nou favereth garnementes adourned with muscheron patrons, ond fer ond wid beon thei wern."This tast for mucheron com of the casteles seamestre, who sogte to seuen clethes for princesse Zelda to plesen. "This facioun, Zelda telled to the seamestre, waere in hir treu hom wel loved."In hir time werd everichon patrons of bright hewes, in the shap of mucheron."Anou our hende seamestre set herte on thes patrons copien, which sele to mani happi persoune."Y seche after som for min one but ne coude nat an on yfinden."
talk_100 ZonauReliefSearch Oh... Wait a moment. Wasn't this the final stone tablet?
talk_101 ZonauReliefSearch This is...unbelievable!The details are unclear, but essentially, the chamberlain trusted in Mineru and Zelda's predictions and wanted to help.She put forth the suggestion to Mineru to build a mechanism that could make her stone tablets float in the sky.Which I take it are the very tablets you found, Link? Simply incredible.In finding the fantastic devices they built to preserve these records, you fulfilled the wishes she wrote of here.And it doesn't end there.If I'm reading this right, it suggests that their Zelda worked with Mineru to raise the Temple of Time into the sky!The idea of the Temple of Time, a grand edifice built in that ancient era, being lifted to the skies to await a hero...Trust me—that's what it says!Although given the appearance of the sky islands after the Upheaval, perhaps it's not so far-fetched as it seems?There are so many revelations here... My hands are trembling from all the strange, exciting ideas!And that's from merely reading an account long removed from the event.What must it have been like for the chamberlain to live through it?
talk_102 ZonauReliefSearch We collected all 13 of them!I can't believe it!Finally, I've translated the whole history. I'm going to need a moment.Now that I've read all of it...well, to step outside my role as researcher, I'm deeply impressed with the author.I would very much have liked to meet her. If only the vast gulf of time didn't separate us!But of course, collecting the 13 records on these stone tablets would have been impossible without your cooperation, Link.In recognition of your work as a member— well, honorary member—of the survey team, I want you to have this cloth.
talk_103 ZonauReliefSearch I gained some precious understanding from my analysis of the text discovered this time.This history the chamberlain left for posterity contains not just facts but an important record of her feelings.I want to continue my research of ancient Hyrulean so I can convey those feelings to the rest of the world!Link, thank you very much for working with me on this!
talk_106 ZonauReliefSearch The thought of such incredible historical artifacts falling down all over Hyrule is so exciting.
talk_107 ZonauReliefSearch My head is spinning... I need to lie down.This is an incredible find!An eyewitness account of the Temple of Time floating up into the sky?It's a landmark discovery for the history of Hyrule. It may be one of the top 10 most important discoveries of all time!Even among all the breathtaking displays of power we knew of from the era, to raise the land and its buildings into the sky...That was a feat impressive even to those accustomed to wonders. You can tell as much from this account.Zelda predicted that a hero would appear in the land they raised into the sky and that he would save Hyrule.The chamberlain took this on faith and wanted to know how she could help.So she inscribed these records on the stone tablets that Mineru sent into the sky.Aaah! I'm so overwhelmed that the tremors have gone past my hands and legs. My whole body is shaking!Please excuse me. This is no way for a researcher to behave.I need to view these accounts as a historian and not get so swept up in personal sentiments...
talk_108 ZonauReliefSearch It seems this is the last of the records.The royals whom the chamberlain served so faithfully were gone, one by one...It's heartrending to read. Her pain comes across so clearly in her words.What's less clear from these entries is the cause of all these partings...Well, each new mystery is an opportunity to do more research! If I keep digging, someday I'll unravel it.Like the noble chamberlain, I must do my part!
talk_109 ZonauReliefSearch Account of a Celebration
talk_11 ZonauReliefSearch "Of late have y herd it told a straunge ladi walkes around the castel in derk of night."She ond princesse Zelda semes als twinnes two, but this on nadda ne light in hir eien—mor als a ded thing than not."Whan she is asked about thes walkes, princesse Zelda of that ben no-thing remembren."What monstre, or spirit of derknesse, be this visioun? So afeard y am of min imagenninges that y con nat slepen."
talk_110 ZonauReliefSearch The Strong Queen and the Receptive King
talk_111 ZonauReliefSearch The Harmonious Couple
talk_112 ZonauReliefSearch A Pilgrimage of Light
talk_113 ZonauReliefSearch The Researcher Mineru
talk_114 ZonauReliefSearch The Foreign Princess
talk_115 ZonauReliefSearch The Free-Spirited Zelda
talk_116 ZonauReliefSearch The Latest Trend
talk_117 ZonauReliefSearch An Ancient Ghost Story
talk_118 ZonauReliefSearch For the Hero's Sake
talk_119 ZonauReliefSearch The Day the Land Rose
talk_12 ZonauReliefSearch "Sith hire founding has Hyrule swich hardshippe ysene, but that is onli smale moment of time."Mineru, the kynges elder suster, seyes of this kyngdom that hit ne mot nat awaren aye be ycaccht, nat evenforth fer futur."Princesse Zelda tells hire that this futur be wrat alredi, that a champioun bith from the skie comen."Bitwene the two, thei imaked to finden a wei this champioun in that distaunt time to helpen."Her min treuthe, sogte thei to up-reisen the Temple of Time, into the skie to warden hit onyenes ivil."Al dyden so in fer distaunt dai, our kingdom mighte be safed."In min herte y woot y helpen mot, ond y asked of Mineru, canst yow devyse the menes to upreisen in the skie thaes stane. "Min wordes iseie nat enow, but thei thaes memorie safen, of the roial familie, heigh in the skie for that future time."
talk_120 ZonauReliefSearch A Parting Resolve
talk_121 ZonauReliefSearch This is an account of a party from those days.It says King Rauru and his older sister sang and danced together while Queen Sonia looked on.We think of royalty as austere and reserved, but these nobles amused themselves with song and dance.But what a vivid recounting of a scene never before related in any history book...The descriptions of their personalities and expressions make the ancient past feel alive again.This stone tablet is a first-class find. Well done, dear chamberlain, in leaving behind this account for us.I'm positively beside myself to think of how this story from the ancient past persevered so long to reach us today.
talk_122 ZonauReliefSearch This one looks to be about Queen Sonia. It claims that Sonia was a priestess before marrying Rauru.Despite his status as a Zonai, a people popularly thought to be gods, she would counsel him without any trepidation.Moreover, Rauru heeded this counsel.This account gives us firsthand knowledge of the nature of Queen Sonia and King Rauru's relationship.Rauru found himself unexpectedly charmed by her strong will, and before long, they were married...Er, that last bit isn't in the text. That's me speculating.History rarely speaks of a person's character prior to being elevated to royalty. So I can't help but fantasize.
talk_123 ZonauReliefSearch This is a tale of King Rauru.Apparently, he would vacate his official business from time to time in order to go out hunting.I had the impression he was a stricter, more serious king, but I guess he had a lighter side as well.However, Queen Sonia was always a step ahead. She would put a stop to King Rauru's hunts and bring him back.We rarely get a glimpse into the down-to- earth side of royalty in this way. It's an important find, to be sure.
talk_124 ZonauReliefSearch The subject here is the actions King Rauru and Queen Sonia undertook not long after Hyrule's founding.With the kingdom established, they were worried for their people, so they set out to eradicate the monsters troubling them.They created structures called Shrines of Light to seal the monsters away so that they could never be revived.There's more here about light...and time too... The sense I get is that the two of them may have had supernatural powers.Though it's part of ancient history, it's a feat those of us living today should still be grateful for. Truly an important discovery.
talk_125 ZonauReliefSearch Here, we learn a bit about Mineru.It says that she neglected to eat or sleep while making something called a...construct?It was part of her research into a means of returning to life as a spirit possessing a new body, should her original one die.To you or I, this sounds less like history and more like some sort of ghost story.But remember who we're dealing with. They may have had unfathomable powers that made such things possible.The revelation that Mineru was a fellow researcher makes her feel like a kindred spirit to me, and yet...The chamberlain who inscribed these tablets treats Mineru with such care and kindness that it warms my heart.
talk_126 ZonauReliefSearch This is another fascinating entry.If my translation is correct, the Zelda described here is Sonia's distant relative.According to this, she arrived in Hyrule unexpectedly from another kingdom. It seems she was a beautiful princess.Her strange clothing perplexed the people of Hyrule, and many were suspicious of her at first.But this Zelda had such an undeniable air of nobility that those who doubted she was of royal birth were soon silenced.Note how clearly this conveys the writer's feelings regarding Zelda.Once it was clear Zelda would be staying, she applied to be chamberlain to the princess. That suggests real admiration.
talk_127 ZonauReliefSearch The subject here is Zelda and Mineru.Zelda apparently visited Mineru often to assist with her research.I have no idea what kind of thing this "construct" that allowed people to ride on it was.But Zelda rode it so well that our author the chamberlain was again impressed by her skill at everything she tried.That's the long and short of it here.But more than the narrative, what strikes me is the back and forth between the chamberlain and Zelda.The chamberlain tried to warn Zelda of the danger, but Zelda pushed past her and rode the construct anyway.It's short but so evocative of both the level of technology found in this era and the character of their visitor Zelda.The "treasure" found in these stone tablets is the pearls of wisdom and nuggets of personality contained within.
talk_128 ZonauReliefSearch Here we learn something about the fashion trends of that era.The story's catalyst is their Zelda telling a tailor about the mushroom-patterned outfits becoming popular in her homeland.Intrigued, the tailor fashioned some clothing in that vein, and it caught on in ancient Hyrule.Do you know Cece from Hateno Village? Imagine the look on her face if she were to find out!They say that trends go in cycles, but... I didn't expect mushroom patterns to have been in fashion so long ago!One last thing about the chamberlain...Her interest in fashion shows there was more to her than devoted service. She was just like anyone else in the kingdom.
talk_129 ZonauReliefSearch This one is an ancient ghost story.My understanding of ancient Hyrulean isn't perfect, but I know a ghost story when I see one.It's a firsthand account of a ghostly or maybe corpse-like woman who appeared each night looking just like their Zelda.No matter the era, it seems, people can't resist sharing a good ghost story.A bit like how there have been eyewitness accounts of our Princess Zelda in the newspaper, even though she's missing...Could our Zelda be a ghost too? No... of course not.
talk_13 ZonauReliefSearch Interesting... I'll get right to translating it.Oh! Aha... Incredible!It's firsthand Hyrulean history!
talk_130 ZonauReliefSearch That one is all about the feats Zelda performed for the sake of the hero.The details are unclear, but essentially, the chamberlain trusted in Mineru and Zelda's predictions and wanted to help.She put forth the suggestion to Mineru to build a mechanism that could make her stone tablets float in the sky.Which I take it are the very tablets you found, Link? But it doesn't end there.If my translation is correct, it suggests that their Zelda worked with Mineru to raise the Temple of Time into the sky!The idea of the Temple of Time—a grand edifice built in that ancient era—being lifted to the skies to await a hero...Although given the appearance of the sky islands after the Upheaval, perhaps it's not so far-fetched as it seems.What must it have been like for the chamberlain to live through such miraculous times?
talk_131 ZonauReliefSearch This is an eyewitness account of the day the Temple of Time floated into the sky.It's a landmark discovery for the history of Hyrule. It may be one of the top 10 most important discoveries of all time!Even among all the breathtaking displays of power we knew of from the era, to raise the land and its buildings into the sky...That was a feat impressive even to those accustomed to wonders. You can tell as much from this account.Zelda predicted that a hero would appear in the land they raised into the sky and that he would save Hyrule.The chamberlain took this on faith and wanted to know how she could help.So she inscribed these records on the stone tablets that Mineru sent into the sky.Give me a moment. I need to view these accounts as a historian and not get so swept up in personal sentiments...
talk_132 ZonauReliefSearch It seems this is the last of the records.The royals whom the chamberlain served so faithfully were gone, one by one...It's heartrending to read. Her pain comes across so clearly in her words.What's less clear from these entries is the cause of all these partings...Well, each new mystery is an opportunity to do more research. If I keep digging, someday I'll unravel it.
talk_14 ZonauReliefSearch Here's what the original text says...
talk_15 ZonauReliefSearch This is an account of a party from those days.It says King Rauru and his older sister sang and danced together while Queen Sonia looked on.It's very interesting. We think of royalty as austere and reserved, but these nobles amused themselves with song and dance.But what a vivid recounting of a scene never before related in any history book...The descriptions of their personalities and expressions make the ancient past feel alive again.This stone tablet is a first-class find! Well done, dear chamberlain, in leaving behind this account for us.I'm positively beside myself to think of how this story from the ancient past persevered so long to reach us today.
talk_16 ZonauReliefSearch Wow. This one looks to be about Queen Sonia.It claims that Sonia was a priestess before marrying Rauru.Despite his status as a Zonai, a people popularly thought to be gods, she would counsel him without any trepidation.Moreover, Rauru heeded this counsel.Incredible!This account gives us firsthand knowledge of the nature of Queen Sonia and King Rauru's relationship.Rauru found himself unexpectedly charmed by her strong will, and before long, they were married...Er, that last bit isn't in the text. That's me speculating. Nonetheless, this is truly fascinating!History rarely speaks of a person's character prior to being elevated to royalty. So I can't help but fantasize.
talk_17 ZonauReliefSearch Allow me to explain. It's actually a very enlightening story.Apparently, King Rauru would vacate his official business from time to time in order to go out hunting.I had the impression he was a stricter, more serious king, but I guess he had a lighter side as well.However, Queen Sonia was always a step ahead. She would put a stop to King Rauru's hunts and bring him back.In some circumstances, you might expect this to have been a point of tension at their court.But the tone here is much more playful than that. These royals were more relatable than one might assume.Or so it seems from this account, at least. How fascinating!We rarely get a glimpse into the down-to- earth side of royalty in this way. It's an important find, to be sure.
talk_18 ZonauReliefSearch I'll walk you through this one.The subject here is the actions King Rauru and Queen Sonia undertook not long after Hyrule's founding.With the kingdom established, they were worried for their people, so they set out to eradicate the monsters troubling them.They created structures called Shrines of Light to seal the monsters away so that they could never be revived.There's more here about light...and time too... The sense I get is that the two of them may have had supernatural powers.Though it's part of ancient history, it's a feat those of us living today should still be grateful for. Truly an important discovery!
talk_19 ZonauReliefSearch Here, we learn a bit about Mineru.It says that she neglected to eat or sleep while making something called a...construct?It was part of her research into a means of returning to life as a spirit possessing a new body, should her original one die.To you or I, this sounds less like history and more like a sort of ghost story.But remember who we're dealing with. They may have had unfathomable powers that made such things possible.The revelation that Mineru was a fellow researcher makes her feel like a kindred spirit to me, and yet...The chamberlain who inscribed these stone tablets treats Mineru with such care and kindness that it warms my heart.
talk_20 ZonauReliefSearch Do you have any others? This is vital research—I want to see as many of these stone tablets as you can show me.
talk_21 ZonauReliefSearch Wonderful! Let's see it, then!
talk_22 ZonauReliefSearch Oh, what a significant find. Thank you so much for showing me!A discovery this valuable deserves a special place among my records. I'll hang it up on the laboratory wall!
talk_23 ZonauReliefSearch Very good. And, as promised, I have a reward for you.
talk_24 ZonauReliefSearch This is another fascinating entry.If my translation is correct, the Zelda described here is Sonia's distant relative.According to this, she arrived in Hyrule unexpectedly from another kingdom. It seems she was a beautiful princess.Her strange clothing perplexed the people of Hyrule, and many were suspicious of her at first.But this Zelda had such an undeniable air of nobility that those who doubted she was of royal birth were soon silenced.What a tale!It's all so fascinating!This level of detail on individual people is virtually unheard-of in texts from so long ago!I feel extremely blessed to be researching ancient Hyrulean in such times.Note too how clearly this conveys the writer's feelings regarding Zelda.Once it was clear Zelda would be staying, she applied to be chamberlain to the princess. That suggests real admiration.
talk_25 ZonauReliefSearch The variety of tales on these stone tablets continues to fascinate me.Zelda apparently visited Mineru often to assist with her research.I have no idea what kind of thing this "construct" that allowed people to ride on it was.But Zelda rode it so well that our author the chamberlain was again impressed by her skill at everything she tried.That's the long and short of it here.But more than the narrative, what strikes me is the back and forth between the chamberlain and Zelda.The chamberlain tried to warn Zelda of the danger, but Zelda pushed past her and rode the construct anyway.It's short but so evocative of both the level of technology found in this era and the character of their visitor Zelda.The "treasure" found in these stone tablets is the pearls of wisdom and nuggets of personality contained within.
talk_26 ZonauReliefSearch How curious...Here we learn something about the fashion trends of that era.The story's catalyst is their Zelda telling a tailor about the mushroom-patterned outfits becoming popular in her homeland.Intrigued, the tailor fashioned some clothing in that vein, and it caught on in ancient Hyrule.Do you know Cece from Hateno Village? Imagine the look on her face if she were to find out!They say that trends go in cycles, but... I didn't expect mushroom patterns to have been in fashion so long ago!One last thing about the chamberlain...Her interest in fashion shows there was more to her than devoted service. She was just like anyone else in the kingdom.
talk_27 ZonauReliefSearch This one is an ancient ghost story.My understanding of ancient Hyrulean isn't perfect, but I know a ghost story when I see one.It's a firsthand account of a ghostly or maybe corpse-like woman who appeared each night looking just like their Zelda.No matter the era, it seems, people can't resist sharing a good ghost story.A bit like how there have been eyewitness accounts of our Princess Zelda in the newspaper, even though she's missing...Could our Zelda be a ghost too?! No... of course not. There's no such thing!As a believer in science, I should know better than to suggest such things. Please forget I said anything.
talk_28 ZonauReliefSearch "Swich wondrous sight y hav bihelden that ne con hit nat justli be described."The Temple of Time y sawe, ond al londe yheld it, reisen to the skie, both ferful ond majestatic."As princesse Zelda itold mi, in fer distaunt future comes a champioun to that place, the hope that Hyrule safen."For that champioun be hit that y thes grete stane inscriben."The kynges elder suster, Mineru, sendes nou thes stane to the skie, that the champioun mought hem ireden."
talk_29 ZonauReliefSearch "Rauru, Hyrules kyng. Sonia, hir quen. His elder suster, Mineru. Ond eek princesse Zelda."Al whom y served, ond loved. Al whom thurghgon. Alon kerv y thes wordes upon this stan."This stan, ond al thritene, serven als roial families recorde, min werk final, ful-wroht for al age."Mani the mark made bi thes much biloved peples—som eth-sene, som unsene."Whan y make remembraunce of hir markes, fele y flaume of hope, though ful small, within mi."Hit be als though thes markes som graunt design describen."I ne con nat met princesse Zelda hir lov for hir londe. What mor than, ask y, can y do for Hyrules peples."Let min lyf lede mi fro hennes-forth an answere ful-worthi to this questioun."
talk_31 ZonauReliefSearch Thank you for bearing with me. I put what you brought me over there.
talk_32 ZonauReliefSearch You're welcome to come and have a look at the research-lab wall anytime!
talk_33 ZonauReliefSearch If you find any more stone tablets, please do document them with a picture so I can see.
talk_34 ZonauReliefSearch I'll get started translating right away. Hmm... Hmm...Oh! Yes! I see now what we have here!A firsthand historical account!
talk_36 ZonauReliefSearch I knew you could do it! I'm excited to get a look at this.
talk_37 ZonauReliefSearch Oh, you have one?! Show me!
talk_38 ZonauReliefSearch Very good. I thank you, not just with words but with this as well.
talk_39 ZonauReliefSearch Thank you, Link. And I haven't forgotten about your reward.
talk_40 ZonauReliefSearch Where should I display this one? Maybe on the wall over here?Goodness, but this place could use a tidying up.
talk_41 ZonauReliefSearch Thanks for bearing with me.I put what you brought me on the wall of the research lab. You're welcome to come and look at it whenever you'd like.
talk_42 ZonauReliefSearch Ah! So King Rauru's older sister was named Mineru.
talk_43 ZonauReliefSearch I'll tell you, Link, I have never felt prouder to be a researcher than today.To see all of this valuable data compiled on the research-lab wall makes me almost overcome with emotion.
talk_44 ZonauReliefSearch Everything you gave me is posted to the research-lab wall. By all means, come and look at it whenever you like.
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