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Master Sword

The master sword, also referred to as the Blade of Evil’s Bane, or the Sword that Seals the Darkness, is a magical sword wielded by Link. The master sword is often assigned with the task of destroying or sealing away evil, being blessed with the power of light. The master sword was originally known as the Goddess Sword in Skyward Sword, used by the goddess Hylia. The sword was then tempered into the master sword by the Chosen Hero and the spirit within the sword, Fi. The sword was infused with sacred flames by the Golden Goddesses, and blessed with Hylia’s power. The sword often chooses its own master at will, always being someone with the spirit of the hero, who has proven their worth through great trials. The sword is commonly wielded by the hero alongside the Hylian Shield.


Hylian Shield

The Hylian Shield is the main shield used by the knights of Hyrule, yet mainly seen wielded by Link. The shield’s design holds the triforce, along with a red Hylian Crest, representing the goddess Hylia and the Crimson Loftwing that helped Link in Skyward Sword to found Hyrule. The shield used to have a fourth piece of the triforce that sat right beneath the red Hylian Crest, seen in Ocarina of Time, but was later removed due to confusion created amongst fans of the game. The shield has seen many reappearances throughout many more titles, and exists as the best shield in each game, possessing amazing durability and defense.


Triforce

The Triforce is a sacred golden relic made up of three distinct triangular pieces, the Triforce of Power, the Triforce of Wisdom, and the Triforce of Courage. Originally, it was left behind by the three Golden Goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, after they created the realm, which became known as Hyrule, and was left to reside in the Sacred Realm The goddess Hylia was tasked with protecting the Triforce, however after being reborn, that duty was handed over to the Royal Family of Hyrule, the sages, and the Sheikah. The Triforce exists as the ultimate source of power in the Zelda series, and serves as the balance of the three forces: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. However, in order to use it to grant a wish, the person who wishes to use it must have an equal balance of the three forces for their wish to come true. If their heart is not balanced, the Triforce will shatter, and the user is assigned the piece that best represents their core virtue, with the remaining two pieces being sent to the ones chosen by destiny. Commonly, Ganon wields the Triforce of Power, Zelda wields the Triforce of Wisdom, and Link wields the Triforce of Courage.