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|Screenshot ALttP= File:ALttP Sahasrahla's Cottage.png
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|Screenshot ALBW= File:ALBW Sahasrahla's Cottage.png
|race = [[Human]]
|gender = Female
|first game = {{ALttP}}
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|other = [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]]
|family = [[Sahasrahla]] <small>(husband)</small><br>[[Sahasrahla's Grandson|Grandson]]
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{{Name|Sahasrahla's Wife}} is an old woman in {{ALttP}}. She lives with [[Sahasrahla]] in [[Kakariko Village]].
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{{Term/Store|Sahasrahla's Cottage||Series, ALttP}} is a recurring location in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP&FS |guide= Nintendo |page= 20}}</ref>{{Name Ref|ALBW, ALttP (Ishinomori)}}
 
==Features and Overview==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
In {{ALttP}}, {{Term|ALttP|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} appears in {{Term|ALttP|Kakariko Village|link}}, right beside the abandoned hideout of {{Term|ALttP|Blind the Thief|link}}. {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} visits this house on his search for {{Term|ALttP|Sahasrahla|link}}, but instead finds an {{Term|ALttP|Old Woman|link}} staying there. She tells him that the elder is not around, and has not been seen since {{Term|ALttP|Agahnim|link}} began capturing the {{Plural|ALttP|Maiden|link}}, but offers to tell {{Term|ALttP|Link}} the legend of {{Term|ALttP|Hylia|link}} and the {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword|link}}.


==Biography==
==={{ALBW|-}}===
The first time [[Link]] heads out to the village in search for Sahasrahla, he finds this old woman staying at his house. She tells Link about the [[Hylian|Hylia]] and the treasure they hid throughout [[Hyrule]], the [[Master Sword]], and also tells him to keep searching the village for [[Sahasrahla's Grandson|someone]] who knows Sahasrahla's whereabouts. Later on, she compliments Link on his appearance and requests him to save Hyrule from [[Agahnim]].
{{Stub|ALBW}}
In {{ALBW}}, {{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} appears in {{Term|ALBW|Kakariko Village|link}}. {{Term|ALBW|Link}} visits this House at {{Term|ALBW|Princess Zelda|display=Zelda|link}}'s request following his first encounter with {{Term|ALBW|Yuga|link}}. When {{Term|ALBW|Link}} enters the House, he finds {{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla|link}} dozing in the corner. He is awoken by {{Term|ALBW|Link}}'s entrance and speaks to him. {{Term|ALBW|Link}} explains that {{Term|ALBW|Seres|link}} has been turned into a {{Term|ALBW|Painting|link}}, and {{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla}} then proceeds to tell him the story of the Hero who saved {{Term|ALBW|Hyrule|link}}. {{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla}} proposes that {{Term|ALBW|Yuga}} is attempting to resurrect {{Term|ALBW|Ganon|link}} by kidnapping the descendants of the Seven {{Plural|ALBW|Sage|link}}. {{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla}} then asks {{Term|ALBW|Link}} to find his pupil {{Term|ALBW|Osfala|link}} at the {{Term|ALBW|Eastern Palace|link}} and warn him of {{Term|ALBW|Yuga}}'s plan.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{noncanon}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
===''A Link to the Past'' comic===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Sahasrahla's Wife.png|thumb|right||150px|Sahasrahla's wife in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]]
In  the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)|''A Link to the  Past'' comic]], {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link|link}}'s visit to {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} is very similar to what happens in the game. While searching for {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla|link}} by the advice of the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Loyal Sage|link}}, he instead finds {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Wife|link}} in his house and learns from her about his depart from the town.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Well, young man, when the maidens began to disappear, the rumors began to fly. When Sahasrahla heard that the wizard might be responsible, he said, 'so it has begun...' and disappeared himself! [...] I'm sorry,  but  you know wise men like him... They often wander off without notice, in search of enlightenment. If you ask in the village, someone may  know  where he is... If I may ask, why are you looking for him?|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=5}}</ref> She also tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Master Sword?! I've heard of that legend... The ancient scrolls tell of a prosperous people who once inhabited this land... They created many powerful weapons and hid them throughout Hyrule. The Master Sword was their ultimate treasure... Its blade was specially tempered to resist evil power, or so I've heard... Now, it is sleeping deep in the forest known as the Lost Woods!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=6}}</ref> When {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} leaves the house, a minion of {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Agahnim|link}} in disguise as a villager alerts {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}}'s presence to the {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Soldier (Enemy)|link}}. He however manages to escape them, and stumbles upon {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Grandson|link}} who is taking care of {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Wife}} at his request. The two stay at {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} while {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} journeys through {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Hyrule|link}}.
In  the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the  Past'' comic]], Sahasrahla's wife is under the care of one of  [[Sahasrahla's Friend|Sahasrahla's friends]] since the old man has  departed for the [[Eastern Palace]]. She is first introduced when Link  heads out to Kakariko Village to find [[Sahasrahla]] and learn how to  obtain the [[Master Sword]]. Link finds Sahasrahla's house in [[Kakariko Village]] in the care of his wife,  but she tells him that Sahasrahla left when he found out that Agahnim  was responsible for the missing maidens and does not know where he has  gone to.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Well,   young man, when the maidens began to disappear, the rumors began to   fly. When Sahasrahla heard that the wizard might be responsible, he   said, 'so it has begun...' and disappeared himself! [...] I'm sorry,  but  you know wise men like him... They often wander off without notice, in search of enlightenment. If you ask in the village, someone may  know  where he is... If I may ask, why are you looking for him?|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref>   When Link tells her that he is looking for the Master Sword, the old  woman tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Master   Sword?! I've heard of that legend... The ancient scrolls tell of a   prosperous people who once inhabited this land... They created many   powerful weapons and hid them throughout Hyrule. The Master Sword was   their ultimate treasure... Its blade was specially tempered to resist   evil power, or so I've heard... Now, it is sleeping deep in the forest   known as the Lost Woods!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref>  
 
{{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} shortly returns to the house before heading to the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Desert of Mystery|link}}, however {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla's Wife}} warns him that crossing the desert is a dangerous task. This reminds the caregiver of a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Flute Boy's Bird|display=bird|link}} that {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla}} once showed him, which actually turns out to be a glider. {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Link}} uses this glider the cross the desert.
{{Noncanon|End}}


When Link is about to head to the [[Desert of Mystery]], Sahasrahla's wife warns Link  that traveling through the desert will not  be easy since the "fierce  winds and shifting sand" have bested even  the most capable adventurers, which leads Link to use a glider found by Sahasrahla's friend instead.<ref>{{cite book|quote=I  should warn you that travelling in the desert is no simple matter! The  fierce winds and shifting sands have buried more able adventurers than  you!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref>  Sahasrahla's wife is last seen in Chapter 5, where she helps build a  giant air balloon for Link so that he will be able to land atop [[Hyrule  Castle]] and confront [[Agahnim]].
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OldWoman.png|Sahasrahla's wife in ''A Link to the Past''
File:Ows-01.png|{{Term|ALttP|Link|link}}'s first meeting with the {{Term|ALttP|Old Woman|link}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:OldWomanInS.png|Sahasrahla's wife in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Inishie no Sekiban|Inishie no Sekiban]]''
File:Ows-10.png|{{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s second meeting with the {{Term|ALttP|Old Woman}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Ows-01.png|Link's 1st meeting with the Old Woman in Sahasrahla's house
File:ALBW Sahasrahla's House Exterior.png|{{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} exterior from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Ows-10.png|Link's 2nd meeting with the Old Woman in Sahasrahla's house
File:ALBW Sahasrahla's House Interior.png|{{Term|ALBW|Sahasrahla's Cottage}} interior from {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALBW Sahasrahla's House Interior 2.png|The Cottage's western room, with the {{Term|ALBW|Housekeeper}} from {{ALBW|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Humans]]
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[[Category:Hyruleans]]
|Houses, Kakariko Village
[[Category:Kakariko Villagers]]
|locations= ALttP, ALBW, ALttP (Ishinomori)
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Latest revision as of 02:44, 16 April 2024

Sahasrahla's Cottage is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttP)[1][name references needed]

Features and Overview

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, Sahasrahla's Cottage appears in Kakariko Village, right beside the abandoned hideout of Blind the Thief. Link visits this house on his search for Sahasrahla, but instead finds an Old Woman staying there. She tells him that the elder is not around, and has not been seen since Agahnim began capturing the Maidens, but offers to tell Link the legend of Hylia and the Master Sword.

A Link Between Worlds

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In A Link Between Worlds, Sahasrahla's Cottage appears in Kakariko Village. Link visits this House at Zelda's request following his first encounter with Yuga. When Link enters the House, he finds Sahasrahla dozing in the corner. He is awoken by Link's entrance and speaks to him. Link explains that Seres has been turned into a Painting, and Sahasrahla then proceeds to tell him the story of the Hero who saved Hyrule. Sahasrahla proposes that Yuga is attempting to resurrect Ganon by kidnapping the descendants of the Seven Sages. Sahasrahla then asks Link to find his pupil Osfala at the Eastern Palace and warn him of Yuga's plan.

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information

In the A Link to the Past comic, Link's visit to Sahasrahla's Cottage is very similar to what happens in the game. While searching for Sahasrahla by the advice of the Loyal Sage, he instead finds Sahasrahla's Wife in his house and learns from her about his depart from the town.[2] She also tells him the legend of the sacred blade, of its creation, and its location.[3] When Link leaves the house, a minion of Agahnim in disguise as a villager alerts Link's presence to the Soldiers. He however manages to escape them, and stumbles upon Sahasrahla's Grandson who is taking care of Sahasrahla's Wife at his request. The two stay at Sahasrahla's Cottage while Link journeys through Hyrule.

Link shortly returns to the house before heading to the Desert of Mystery, however Sahasrahla's Wife warns him that crossing the desert is a dangerous task. This reminds the caregiver of a bird that Sahasrahla once showed him, which actually turns out to be a glider. Link uses this glider the cross the desert.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
長老の家 (Chōrō no Ie)[4]Elder’s House
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Gallery

  • Link's first meeting with the Old Woman from A Link to the Past

    Link's first meeting with the Old Woman from A Link to the Past

  • Link's second meeting with the Old Woman from A Link to the Past

    Link's second meeting with the Old Woman from A Link to the Past

  • Sahasrahla's Cottage exterior from A Link Between Worlds

    Sahasrahla's Cottage exterior from A Link Between Worlds

  • Sahasrahla's Cottage interior from A Link Between Worlds

    Sahasrahla's Cottage interior from A Link Between Worlds

  • The Cottage's western room, with the Housekeeper from A Link Between Worlds

    The Cottage's western room, with the Housekeeper from A Link Between Worlds

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 20
  2. ↑ "Well, young man, when the maidens began to disappear, the rumors began to fly. When Sahasrahla heard that the wizard might be responsible, he said, 'so it has begun...' and disappeared himself! [...] I'm sorry, but you know wise men like him... They often wander off without notice, in search of enlightenment. If you ask in the village, someone may know where he is... If I may ask, why are you looking for him?" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 5)
  3. ↑ "Master Sword?! I've heard of that legend... The ancient scrolls tell of a prosperous people who once inhabited this land... They created many powerful weapons and hid them throughout Hyrule. The Master Sword was their ultimate treasure... Its blade was specially tempered to resist evil power, or so I've heard... Now, it is sleeping deep in the forest known as the Lost Woods!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 6)
  4. ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 2, 3 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 3
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