Wodra Regon

For those who’ve been seeing my posts lately. You know my thoughts on Link and Zelda in regards to botw and Totk….. Well. I’m going to speak vaguely to avoid spoilers but… this game tore my heart apart. The writing it…. Its good. Great even. So good that it hurts. I’m laying in my bed in tears after I began to understand what was happening…..I wasn’t quite sure what the title of the game meant. But now i understand. I understand it too well.

I’m living for breath of the wild ( and by extension tears of the kingdom) world building. Especially in regard to Link and Zelda’s relationship. Regardless on how you see it, it’s really nicely set up and described and it’s honestly really wholesome.

What got me to make this post was getting to hateno village and checking Link’s house only to find that it’s now Zelda’s house.

And that killed me instantly. The idea of Link essentially offering up his whole house for Zelda because he could care less if he was homeless (even though he knew Zelda wouldn’t let him be homeless) as long as Zelda was in a safe place for her to help the kingdom get back on its feet. It’s so selfless. That and how Zelda had a character arch of initially hating him following her around (even if Link didn’t quite like her yet either it was his job) but they both grew to appreciate each other’s company. To the point where Link doesn’t HAVE to follow Zelda around anymore technically. The King that gave those orders is dead and Zelda has other knights that can take the shift. But he wants to be with her anyway. And Zelda wants him around. Link is Zelda’s emotional support Hylian and vice versa at this point. The fact that it’s heavily implied that they only really completely open up to each other and not others from shared experiences and “you’re responsible for saving the world” trauma.

Wild Link and Zelda’s relationship in this game stands out from other games in that it honestly gives off “quite introverts” and/or “bottled anxiety” energy. Like when I imagine these two hanging out they are just quietly enjoying time with each other. Maybe chatting about something here and there but they don’t mind silence either. A different energy than say Hero of the Winds and Tetra where I imagine them hanging out has a lot more energy lol. Hell, I think Skward Sword Link in Zelda would have more energy in their hang out time. They also have more extrovert energy to them compared to others.

I (accidentally) made my way to Goron city and this is a terrible sight! I can’t believe the manager of the corporation gave out spooky rock crack cocain to his youthful employees. This is a huge work place safety violation and violates the union rights of the older employees for a safe and effective working environment. AND it puts unsuspecting hylians at risk.

[minor spoilers for goron city. I just started the quest but still]

So I just went to Rito Village. Not only did it make me attempt to figure out how much time has based since all the children grew up a bit- but I IMMEDIATELY ADOPTED Tulin.

[Spoiler free version:]

He’s a good lad and I will FIGHT for this child. I’m worried I end up adopting half the children in this game because the writing is really grabbing me in.

[Spoilers for Rito Village main quest below]