#crystalized characters

last friday, legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom finally released after being announced for 4 years and delayed since 2022 and i haven't been able to get it out of my head since! i truly adore the loz series and this new addition to the story, so today i'm going to go off script to give you my personal observations on a few crystals that i believe encapsulate this series' main character: link

lodolite (garden quartz) for reincarnation and wisdom

one thing that defines the loz series is reincarnation, as the main characters go through many portrayals and incarnations throughout the stories. in all of his lives, link is always destined to fight evil, so he is connected to all his incarnations, and i think lodolite (or garden quartz) represents this

green sardonyx for courage and adventure

as the holder of the triforce of courage that possesses the spirit of the hero, link is portrayed as a brave soldier and fighter. he fights for those that cannot fight for themself, takes risks, adventures through dangerous lands, and battles strong enemies and i think green sardonyx represents this

peridot for compassion and loyalty

being a hero, link is known for his helpfulness and loyalty. he is ready to defend and help others, just from the compassion and nobility in his heart. he'll even travel to the edge of the land through all kinds of danger for them, and i think peridot represents this

chrysocolla for empowerment and self-expression

link can be a hard character to read. he is usually mute, so people tend to think he is a bit of a blank slate, although he is very expressive, he just expresses himself in a unique way and i think chrysocolla represents this

fairy stones for protection and luck

with all his adventures, link is constantly in danger, but he holds his ground and protects himself. whether with a shield, a dodge, or even fairies for extra lives, he finds ways to stay safe from the danger, and i think fairy stones represent this