The {{Term/Store|Hylian Crest|Hylian Crests|Series, TP, TPHD}} is a recurring symbol in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite|A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with [Z]. It's metal and will never burn.|Inventory|TP}}</ref>{{Name Ref|OoT, ST, SS, ALBW, BotW}} It is the mark of the Goddess {{Term|Series|Hylia|link}} and a crest of the {{Term|Series|Royal Family of Hyrule|link}}.<ref name="Mark of Hylia">{{Cite Book|quote=|book= E |publisher= |page= 84}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|ハイラル王家の紋章が刻まれた盾[L]で構えて防御鋼鉄製なので炎に触れてもなくならない|Hairaru ōke no monshō ga kizama reta tate [L] de kamaete bōgyo kōtetsu-seinanode honō ni furete mo nakunaranai|Shield with the crest of the Hyrulean Royal Family. Hold with [L] to defend. It’s made of steel, so it’s not lost even if you touch flames.|2}}|Inventory|TP|Japanese version}}</ref> The {{Term|Series|Hylian Crest}} is commonly used on {{Term|Series|Hylian|link}} weapons, armour, and architecture; most notably it appears on the {{Term|Series|Hylian Shield|link}}, where it represents the {{Term|SS|Crimson Loftwing|link}} that was ridden by {{Term|SS|Link|link|display=the hero}} during the {{Term|Series|Sky Era|link}}.<ref name="Mark of Hylia"/> It is similar to the {{Term|Series|Royal Crest|link|display=Wingcrest}} of the {{Term|Series|Hyrulean Royal Family}}, both being derived from the {{Term|Series|Goddess Crest|link}} used in the ancient {{Term|Series|Era of Hylia|link}}.
The {{Term/Store|Hylian Crest||Series, TP, TPHD}}<ref>{{Cite|A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with [Z]. It's metal and will never burn.|Inventory|TP}}</ref> is a recurring symbol in {{TLoZ|Series}}. It is the mark of the goddess [[Hylia]]<ref name=MarkOfHylia>{{Cite Book|quote=The bird-like design that is painted to look as though it is protecting the Triforce is the mark of the goddess Hylia and also depicts the brilliant red Loftwing once ridden by the hero.|book= E |publisher= |page= 84}}</ref> and a crest of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|ハイラル王家の紋章が刻まれた盾[L]で構えて防御鋼鉄製なので炎に触れてもなくならない|Hairaru ōke no monshō ga kizama reta tate [L ] de kamaete bōgyo kōtetsu-seinanode honō ni furete mo nakunaranai|Shield with the crest of the Hylian Royal Family. Hold with [L] to defend. It’s made of steel, so it’s not lost even if you touch flames.|2}}|Inventory|TP|Japanese version}}</ref> The Hylian Crest is commonly used on [[Hylian]] weapons, armor, and architecture—notably on the [[Hylian Shield]], where it represents the [[Crimson Loftwing]] that was ridden by [[Link|the hero]] during the [[Sky Era]].<ref name=MarkOfHylia />
==Overview==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:ALttP Red Shield Artwork.png|left|thumb|100px|A winged figure on the {{Term|ALttP|Red Shield}}]]
Depictions of avian figures similar to the {{Term|ALttP|Hylian Crest}} appeared in {{ALttP}}, where artwork of the {{Term|BotW|Small_Shield#A_Link_to_the_Past|link|display=Fighter's Shield}} and {{Term|ALttP|Red Shield|link}} both show a stylized bird below the {{Term|ALttP|Triforce|link}}. Another winged figure is shown above the doorway of the {{Term|ALttP|Sanctuary|link}}.
[[File:OoT Hylian Shield Render.png|thumb|125px|The {{Term|OoT|Hylian Shield}} as it appears in {{OoT|-}}, with a {{Term|OoT|Hylian Crest}} in red]]
==={{OoT|-}}===
The current design of the {{Term|OoT|Hylian Crest}} first appears in {{OoT}}, shown in multiple locations within the game. The {{Term|OoT|Hylian Shield}} of the {{Term|OoT|Knights of Hyrule}} has the {{Term|OoT|Hylian Crest|display=Crest}} with the {{Term|OoT|Triforce}} above it and an inverted triangle below it.<ref name="Mark of Hylia"/> The clothing and jewelry worn by {{Term|OoT|Princess Zelda|link}} has designs including the {{Term|OoT|Hylian Crest}} with other symbols such as the {{Term|OoT|Triforce}} and the {{Term|OoT|Sheikah Eye|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book=A&A|publisher=|page=164, 165}}</ref>
==={{TWW|-}}===
In {{TWW}} the {{Term|TWW|Hylian Crest}} can be seen in the background of [[:File:TWW Portrait.jpg|a painting]] in {{Term|TWW|Hyrule Castle#The Wind Waker|link|display=Hyrule Castle}}.
It is similar to the [[Royal Crest|Wingcrest]] of the Hylian Royal Family, both being derived from the [[Goddess Crest]] used in [[Era of Hylia|ancient times]].
==={{TP|-}}===
==Overview==
Within {{TP}}, the {{Term|TP|Hylian Crest}} is displayed on the {{Term|TP|Hylian Shield}}, on {{Term|TP|Zelda|display=Zelda}}'s dress, and on suits of armour in {{Term|TP|Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|link|display=Hyrule Castle}}.
[[File:Red Shield.png|left|thumb|100px|A winged figure on the [[Red Shield]]]]
===A Link To The Past===
Depictions of avian figures similar to the Hylian Crest appeared in {{ALttP}}, where artwork of the [[Small_Shield#A_Link_to_the_Past|Fighter's Shield]] and [[Red Shield]] both show a stylized bird below the [[Triforce]]. Another winged figure is shown above the doorway of the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]].
[[File:OoT Hylian Shield Render.png|thumb|125px|The Hylian Shield as it appears in Ocarina of Time, with a Hylian Crest in red]]
===Ocarina of Time===
The current design of the Hylian Crest first appears in {{OoT}}, shown in multiple locations within the game. The Hylian Shield of the Knights of Hyrule has the Crest with the Triforce above it and an inverted triangle below it.<ref name=E84>{{Cite Book|quote=|book= E |publisher= |page= 84}}</ref> The clothing and jewelry worn by [[Princess Zelda]] has designs including the Hylian Crest with other symbols such as the Triforce and the [[Crest of the Sheikah|Sheikah Eye]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book= A |publisher= |page= 164–165}}</ref>
===The Wind Waker===
==={{ST|-}}===
In {{TWW}} the Hylian Crest can be seen in the background of [[:File:TWW Portrait.jpg|a painting]] in [[Hyrule Castle#The Wind Waker|Hyrule Castle]].
In {{ST}}, when {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda}}'s spirit assumes control of a {{Term|ST|Phantom|link}}, a glowing pink {{Term|Series|Hylian Crest}} appears on its back.
===Twilight Princess===
==={{SS|-}}===
Within {{TP}}, the Hylian Crest is displayed on the Hylian Shield, in a design on Zelda's dress, and on suits of armour in [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]].
The {{Term|SS|Hylian Crest}} is in multiple locations in {{SS}}, including on the {{Term|SS|Hylian Shield}}, in the {{Term|SS|Temple of Time|link}}, and on an awakened {{Term|SS|Gate of Time|link}}. The Hylian Crest also appears on the game's logo. {{SS|-}} also features its likely precursor, the {{Term|SS|Goddess Crest}}.
===Spirit Tracks===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In {{ST}}, when {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda|link}}'s spirit assumes control of a {{Term|ST|Phantom|link}}, a glowing pink {{Term|Series|Hylian Crest}} appears on its back.
In {{ALBW}} the {{Term|ALBW|Hylian Crest|display=Crest}} is shown on the {{Term|ALBW|Hylian Shield}}.<ref name="Mark of Hylia"/>
[[File:BotW Royal Guard Set Concept Artwork.png|thumb|x150px|The {{Term|BotW|Royal Guard Set}} from {{BotW}} includes multiple {{Plural|BotW|Hylian Crest}}]]
===Skyward Sword===
==={{BotW|-}}===
The Hylian Crest is in multiple locations in {{SS}}, including on the Hylian Shield, in the [[Temple of Time]], and on an awakened [[Gate of Time]]. The game also has its presumed precursor, the Goddess Crest.
The {{Term|BotW|Hylian Crest}} is in many locations in {{BotW}}. It is displayed throughout {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|link|display=Hyrule Castle}} on banners, in sculptures, on the floor of the {{Term|BotW|Sanctum|link}}, among other locations.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book=CaC|publisher=|page=231–253}}</ref> The {{Term|BotW|Hylian Crest|display=Crest}} is displayed on {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}}, {{Plural|BotW|Shield|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Armor|link}} used by {{Term|Series|Hyrule#Military|link|display=Hyrule's Military}}, such as the {{Term|BotW|Hylian Shield}}, {{Term|BotW|Royal Guard's Series|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Royal Guard Set|Set}}, the {{Term|BotW|Soldier's Set|link}}, and the {{Term|BotW|Knight's Shield|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book=CaC|publisher=|page=168, 184, 190}}</ref>
===A Link Between Worlds===
==Nomenclature==
In {{ALBW}} the Crest is shown on the Hylian Shield.<ref name=E84 />
{{Nomenclature}}
[[File:BotW Royal Guard Set Concept Artwork.png|thumb|x150px|The Royal Guard's Set from {{BotW}} includes multiple Hylian Crests]]
===Breath of the Wild===
{{BotW}} has many uses of the Hylian Crest. It is displayed throughout [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]] on banners, in sculptures, on the floor of the [[Hyrule_Castle_(Breath_of_the_Wild)#Sanctum|Sanctum]], among other locations.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book= CaC |publisher= |page= 231–253}}</ref> The Crest is displayed on [[Weapon|weapons]], [[Shields in Breath of the Wild|shields]], and [[armor]] used by [[Hyrule#Military|Hyrule's Military]], such as the Hylian Shield, [[Royal Guard's Series]] and [[Royal Guard Set|Set]], the [[Soldier's Set]], and the [[Knight's Shield]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=|book= CaC |publisher= |page= 168, 184, 190}}</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SS Crimson Loftwing Artwork.png|The Hylian Crest depicts a stylised image of the [[Crimson Loftwing]]
File:SS Crimson Loftwing Artwork.png|The {{Term|SS|Hylian Crest}} depicts a stylised image of the {{Term|SS|Crimson Loftwing|link}}
File:OoT Adult Zelda Artwork.png|Zelda's dress and necklace as an adult in {{OoT}} display the Hylian Crest
File:OoT Adult Zelda Artwork.png|{{Term|OoT|Princess Zelda|display=Zelda}}'s dress and necklace as an adult in {{OoT}} display the {{Term|OoT|Hylian Crest}}
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{TP|-}}
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork.png|The {{Term|TP|Hylian Crest}} on the {{Term|TP|Hylian Shield}} from {{TP|-}}
File:ST Phantom Zelda Back Model.png|The back of [[Phantom Zelda]], showing a glowing Hylian Crest
File:ST Phantom Zelda Back Model.png|The back of {{Term|ST|Phantom Zelda}}, showing a glowing {{Term|ST|Hylian Crest}}
File:SS Hylian Shield Artwork.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{SS|-}}
File:SS Hylian Shield Artwork.png|The {{Term|SS|Hylian Crest}} on the {{Term|SS|Hylian Shield}} from {{SS|-}}
File:ALBW Hylian Shield Render.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{ALBW|-}}
File:GateofTime1.png|The {{Term|SS|Hylian Crest}} on the {{Term|SS|Gate of Time}} from {{SS|-}}
File:BotW Hylian Shield Model.png|The Hylian Crest on the [[Hylian Shield]] from {{BotW|-}}
File:SS Lanayru Desert.png|The {{Term|SS|Hylian Crest}} in the [[Lanayru Desert]] from {{SS|-}}
File:ALBW Hylian Shield Render.png|The {{Term|ALBW|Hylian Crest}} on the {{Term|ALBW|Hylian Shield}} from {{ALBW|-}}
File:BotW Hylian Shield Model.png|The {{Term|BotW|Hylian Crest}} on the {{Term|BotW|Hylian Shield}} from {{BotW|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Depictions of avian figures similar to the Hylian Crest appeared in A Link to the Past, where artwork of the Fighter's Shield and Red Shield both show a stylized bird below the Triforce. Another winged figure is shown above the doorway of the Sanctuary.
The Hylian Shield as it appears in Ocarina of Time, with a Hylian Crest in red
Ocarina of Time
The current design of the Hylian Crest first appears in Ocarina of Time, shown in multiple locations within the game. The Hylian Shield of the Knights of Hyrule has the Crest with the Triforce above it and an inverted triangle below it.[2] The clothing and jewelry worn by Princess Zelda has designs including the Hylian Crest with other symbols such as the Triforce and the Crest of the Sheikah.[4]
Within Twilight Princess, the Hylian Crest is displayed on the Hylian Shield, on Zelda's dress, and on suits of armour in Hyrule Castle.
Spirit Tracks
In Spirit Tracks, when Princess Zelda's spirit assumes control of a Phantom, a glowing pink Hylian Crest appears on its back.
Skyward Sword
The Hylian Crest is in multiple locations in Skyward Sword, including on the Hylian Shield, in the Temple of Time, and on an awakened Gate of Time. The Hylian Crest also appears on the game's logo. Skyward Sword also features its likely precursor, the Goddess Crest.
↑"ハイラル王家の紋章が刻まれた盾[L]で構えて防御鋼鉄製なので炎に触れてもなくならない (Shield with the crest of the Hyrulean Royal Family. Hold with [L] to defend. It’s made of steel, so it’s not lost even if you touch flames.)" — Item Screen (Twilight Princess, Japanese version)
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