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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:Red Shield.png|left|thumb|100px|A winged figure on the [[Red Shield]]]]
[[File:Red Shield.png|left|thumb|100px|A winged figure on the {{Term|ALttP|Red Shield}}]]
===A Link To The Past===
===A Link To The Past===
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 (A Link to the Past)|link|display=Sanctuary}}.
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 (A Link to the Past)|link|display=Sanctuary}}.

Revision as of 09:52, 4 August 2020

Not to be confused with the Royal Crest.

The Hylian Crest[1][name references needed] is a recurring symbol in The Legend of Zelda series. It is the mark of the Goddess Hylia and a crest of the Royal Family of Hyrule.[2][3] The Hylian Crest is commonly used on Hylian Weapons, Armor, and architecture; most notably it appears on the Hylian Shield, where it represents the Crimson Loftwing that was ridden by the hero during the Sky Era.[2] It is similar to the Wingcrest of the Hylian Royal Family, both being derived from the Goddess Crest used in the ancient Era of Hylia.

Overview

File:Red Shield.png
A winged figure on the Red Shield

A Link To The Past

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.[4] The clothing and jewelry worn by Princess Zelda has designs including the Hylian Crest with other symbols such as the Triforce and the Sheikah Eye.[5]

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker the Hylian Crest can be seen in the background of a painting in Hyrule Castle.

Twilight Princess

Within Twilight Princess, the Hylian Crest is displayed on the Hylian Shield, in a design 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 game also has its presumed precursor, the Goddess Crest.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds the Crest is shown on the Hylian Shield.[4]

The Royal Guard's Set from Breath of the Wild includes multiple Hylian Crests

Breath of the Wild

The Hylian Crest is in many locations in Breath of the Wild. It is displayed throughout Hyrule Castle on banners, in sculptures, on the floor of the Sanctum, among other locations.[6] The Crest is displayed on weapons, shields, and armor used by Hyrule's Military, such as the Hylian Shield, Royal Guard's Series and Set, the Soldier's Set, and the Knight's Shield.[7]

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. "A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with [Z]. It's metal and will never burn." — Item Screen (Twilight Princess)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 84
  3. "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 Hylian 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)
  4. 4.0 4.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 84
  5. A, Error: publisher required, pg. 164–165
  6. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 231–253
  7. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168, 184, 190