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{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Queen Rutela
|image=  
|image = [[File:Queen_Rutela.png|280px]]
{{Media
|title = Late Queen
|Artwork TPHD= File:TPHD Rutela Artwork.png
|race = [[Zora]]
|Model TP= File:TP Rutela Model.png
|gender = Female
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Rutela Model.png
|game = {{TP}}
|other =  
|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Twilight|Era of Twilight]]
|family = [[Prince Ralis]] <small>(son)</small>
[[King Zora]] <small>(husband)</small>
|theme music = [[File:Queen Rutela.ogg|noicon]]
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'''Rutela''' was queen and elder of the [[Zora]]s in [[Zora's Domain]] in {{TP}}. She was the wife of the late [[King Zora]] and mother to [[Prince Ralis]].<ref>{{Cite|In life, I was the elder of this Zora village and the queen of my people. I was called Rutela.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>  
|caption=
|title=
|race= [[Zora]]
|gender= Female<ref name="dream">{{Cite|My mother came to me in a dream... She showed me your image. She spoke of a youth who would save our domain and steer my fate. One named Link.|Prince Ralis|TP}}</ref>
|game= TP
|other=
|era= [[Era of Twilight]]
|family= {{List|[[Ralis]] {{Small|(son)}}<ref name="E 277">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 277{{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref>, [[King Zora]] {{Small|(husband)}}}}
|theme= "[[Rutela's Theme]]"
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{{Term/Store|Rutela||Series, TP, TPHD}} is a character in {{TP}}.<ref name="E 277"/> She was the queen and elder of the [[Zora]]s residing in [[Zora's Domain]].<ref>{{Cite|In life, I was the elder of this Zora village and the queen of my people. I was called Rutela.|Rutela|TP}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
During the events of {{TP}}, [[Shadow Beast]]s raid the Zora village, forcing the Queen to quickly send her son to [[Hyrule Castle]] to inform [[Princess Zelda]] of what had occurred.<ref>{{Cite|When the dark ones descended upon our village, I sent my young one, Ralis, to Hyrule Castle to inform Princess Zelda of our fate.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> However, before Prince Ralis could come back, the dark ones executed Queen Rutela in front of the other Zoras as a message to anyone who would dare oppose the commands of [[Zant]], the Twilight King.<ref>{{Cite|The dark ones... They raided this village and, as a message to my people, executed me before them.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>
Rutela was the wife of the late [[King Zora]] and mother to [[Ralis]].<ref name= "Husband">{{Cite|My husband in life, King Zora, also rests his spirit here.|Rutela|TP}}</ref><ref name= "Messenger">{{Cite|When the dark ones descended upon our village, I sent my young one, Ralis, to Hyrule Castle to inform Princess Zelda of our fate.|Rutela|TP}}</ref><ref name= "Ralis">{{Cite|Please... Would you save my dearest, Prince Ralis? If you do this thing, I will bestow upon you the protection of water. This power will grant you the ability to swim and respire in very deep water as if you were a Zora.|Rutela|TP}}</ref> During the events of {{TP|-}}, [[Shadow Beast]]s raid the Zora village, forcing the queen to quickly send her son to [[Hyrule Castle]] to inform [[Princess Zelda]] of what had occurred.<ref name= "Messenger"/> However, before Prince Ralis could return, the Shadow Beasts executed Rutela in front of the other Zoras.<ref>{{Cite|The dark ones... They raided this village and, as a message to my people, executed me before them.|Rutela|TP}}</ref>


She makes her first appearance in the game soon after [[Link]] and [[Midna]] unfreeze Zora's Domain. Just as they are departing from the throne room, Queen Rutela stops them on their way and thanks them for saving her village and her people.<ref>{{Cite|Wait! Please, you must allow me to thank you for revitalizing both my people and this spring, which is the water source for all the lands of Hyrule.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> She informs them the tale of her unfortunate fate and mentions that she senses Prince Ralis's presence growing fainter over time.<ref>{{Cite|But...I fear danger followed him from this doomed place. I feel it. His presence grows fainter to me over time...|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> Although she would gladly give her life for his, she can no longer risk anything for his stead<ref>{{Cite|But my time in this world has passed, and though I would give it gladly, I no longer have a life to risk in his rescue.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>, and asks the young hero to save Prince Ralis in return for the [[Zora Armor|protection of water]].<ref>{{Cite|Please... Would you save my dearest, Prince Ralis? If you do this thing, I will bestow upon you the protection of water. This power will grant you the ability to swim and respire in very deep water as if you were a Zora.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>
She first appears soon after [[Link]] and [[Midna]] thaw Zora's Domain with the [[Molten Shard]]. Just as they are departing from the throne room, Rutela appears and thanks them for saving her village and her people.<ref>{{Cite|Wait! Please, you must allow me to thank you for revitalizing both my people and this spring, which is the water source for all the lands of Hyrule.| Rutela|TP}}</ref> She tells them the tale of her unfortunate fate and mentions that she senses Prince Ralis's presence growing fainter over time.<ref>{{Cite|But...I fear danger followed him from this doomed place. I feel it. His presence grows fainter to me over time...|Rutela|TP}}</ref> She states that although she would give her life for his, she can no longer risk anything for his sake now that she is deceased.<ref>{{Cite|But my time in this world has passed, and though I would give it gladly, I no longer have a life to risk in his rescue.|Rutela|TP}}</ref> She asks Link to save Prince Ralis, promising to give him the [[Zora Armor]] in return.<ref name= "Ralis"/>


Once Link takes Prince Ralis to [[Kakariko Village]], Queen Rutela appears to him once again as a ghost just outside of [[Renado]]'s house. She beckons him to follow her to a hidden grave just behind the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]], where she thanks him for saving her son in his time of need.<ref>{{Cite|I am deeply grateful to you for aiding my son in his time of need.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> It is in that grave that King Zora lies in his eternal sleep<ref>{{Cite|My husband in life, King Zora, also rests his spirit here.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>, and within it also contains the Zora Tunic.<ref>{{Cite|...That which I have promised you is within this grave.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> As she had already promised Link, she bestows the tunic upon the young hero, which he needs in order to enter the [[Lakebed Temple]].
After Link brings Prince Ralis to [[Kakariko Village]] to be healed, Rutela appears to him once again just outside of the {{Term|TPHD|Sanctuary}}. She leads him to the hidden grave just behind the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] where King Zora, the creator of the Zora Armor,<ref>{{Cite|...There is armor here that my husband made for the coming hero.|Rutela|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|During his lifetime, my husband created garments specifically for the chosen hero, garments that house the abilities of the Zora.|Rutela|TP}}</ref> lies in eternal slumber.<ref name= "Husband"/> There, she thanks Link for saving her son in his time of need.<ref>{{Cite|I am deeply grateful to you for aiding my son in his time of need.|Rutela|TP}}</ref> Honoring her earlier promise to Link, she bestows the Zora Armor upon him.<ref>{{Cite|...That which I have promised you is within this grave.|Rutela|TP}}</ref>


As a last message, Queen Rutela says she will now be able to join the king in his slumber<ref>{{Cite|Now, at last, I can join the king in slumber.|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref> and asks of Link to tell her son that she loves him. She also says that Prince Ralis should not grieve his mother's death, for she wants him to be brave and live as the king of the Zoras.<ref>{{Cite|If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people. And... Tell him his mother...loves him without end. Tell him... Please tell my son when he wakes...|Queen Rutela|TP}}</ref>
Afterwards, Rutela says that she will now be able to join the king in his slumber and asks Link to tell her son that she loves him without end.<ref>{{Cite|Now, at last, I can join the king in slumber.|Rutela|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And... Tell him his mother...loves him without end. Tell him...|Rutela|TP}}</ref> She also says that Prince Ralis should not grieve his mother's death, for she wants him to be brave and live on as the king of the Zoras.<ref>{{Cite|If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people.|Rutela|TP}}</ref> Later, Prince Ralis mentions to Link that Rutela appeared to him in a dream and showed him Link's image, telling him that he was the one who would save Zora's Domain and steer his destiny.<ref name="dream"/>


Later, Prince Ralis mentions to Link that Queen Rutela appeared to him in a dream and explained who Link was and what he looked like.<ref>{{Cite|My mother came to me in a dream... She showed me your image. She spoke of a youth who would save our domain and steer my fate. One named Link.|Prince Ralis|TP}}</ref>
During the ending credits, Rutela is seen watching over her son in Zora's Domain.
 
==Trivia==
* {{Term|Series|Rutela}}'s necklace resembles the [[Zora's Sapphire]].
* {{Term|Series|Rutela}}'s theme is a remix of the "[[Serenade of Water]]" from {{OoT}}.
* While {{Term|Series|Rutela}}'s appearance gives the impression that she is clothed in a trailing robe, {{HH}} refers to her lower body as her "legs."<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The design of her legs resembles fabric.|book=HH|page= 191}}</ref> Like [[Princess Ruto]] and most other Zoras, she is not wearing clothes, though her fins give the illusion of a dress.
* In {{BotW}} and {{TotK}}, both {{Term|Series|Rutala Dam|link}} and the {{Term|BotW|Rutala River|link}} are named after {{Term|Series|Rutela}}.


During the ending credits, Queen Rutela is seen watching over her son in Zora's Domain.
==Nomenclature==
The prefix Rut- in Rutela's name is most likely a reference to [[Princess Ruto]].


==Trivia==
{{Nomenclature}}
*Her name is similar to that of [[Princess Ruto]] from {{OoT}}.
*Her necklace resembles the [[Spiritual Stones#Zora's Sapphire|Zora's Sapphire]].
*Her haunting theme is a remix of the [[Serenade of Water]], a song from ''Ocarina of Time''.
*While her appearance gives off the vibe of a royal trailing cloth, {{HH}} refers to her lower body as her "legs." Like Princess Ruto and most other Zoras, she is not wearing clothes, despite her fins giving the appearance of a dress.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:Rutela.jpg|Rutela in Kakariko Village
File:TP Rutela Concept Art.jpg|Concept art from {{TP|-}}
File:rutelaconcept.jpg|Concept Art of Rutela
File:TPHD Queen Rutela at Gravesite.png|Rutela at King Zora's tomb from {{TPHD|-}}
File:HW Ruto - Standard Outfit (Twilight).png|[[Princess Ruto|Ruto]] with a re-color costume based on Rutela in {{HW}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* [[Rutala Dam]]
* [[Rutala River]]
* [[Rutela's Theme]]


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Latest revision as of 11:46, 26 April 2024

Rutela is a character in Twilight Princess.[2] She was the queen and elder of the Zoras residing in Zora's Domain.[3]

Biography

Rutela was the wife of the late King Zora and mother to Ralis.[4][5][6] During the events of Twilight Princess, Shadow Beasts raid the Zora village, forcing the queen to quickly send her son to Hyrule Castle to inform Princess Zelda of what had occurred.[5] However, before Prince Ralis could return, the Shadow Beasts executed Rutela in front of the other Zoras.[7]

She first appears soon after Link and Midna thaw Zora's Domain with the Molten Shard. Just as they are departing from the throne room, Rutela appears and thanks them for saving her village and her people.[8] She tells them the tale of her unfortunate fate and mentions that she senses Prince Ralis's presence growing fainter over time.[9] She states that although she would give her life for his, she can no longer risk anything for his sake now that she is deceased.[10] She asks Link to save Prince Ralis, promising to give him the Zora Armor in return.[6]

After Link brings Prince Ralis to Kakariko Village to be healed, Rutela appears to him once again just outside of the Sanctuary. She leads him to the hidden grave just behind the Kakariko Village Graveyard where King Zora, the creator of the Zora Armor,[11][12] lies in eternal slumber.[4] There, she thanks Link for saving her son in his time of need.[13] Honoring her earlier promise to Link, she bestows the Zora Armor upon him.[14]

Afterwards, Rutela says that she will now be able to join the king in his slumber and asks Link to tell her son that she loves him without end.[15][16] She also says that Prince Ralis should not grieve his mother's death, for she wants him to be brave and live on as the king of the Zoras.[17] Later, Prince Ralis mentions to Link that Rutela appeared to him in a dream and showed him Link's image, telling him that he was the one who would save Zora's Domain and steer his destiny.[1]

During the ending credits, Rutela is seen watching over her son in Zora's Domain.

Trivia

Nomenclature

The prefix Rut- in Rutela's name is most likely a reference to Princess Ruto.

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Gallery

  • Concept art from Twilight Princess

    Concept art from Twilight Princess

  • Rutela at King Zora's tomb from Twilight Princess HD

    Rutela at King Zora's tomb from Twilight Princess HD

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "My mother came to me in a dream... She showed me your image. She spoke of a youth who would save our domain and steer my fate. One named Link." — Prince Ralis (Twilight Princess)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 277(TP)
  3. ↑ "In life, I was the elder of this Zora village and the queen of my people. I was called Rutela." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "My husband in life, King Zora, also rests his spirit here." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "When the dark ones descended upon our village, I sent my young one, Ralis, to Hyrule Castle to inform Princess Zelda of our fate." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Please... Would you save my dearest, Prince Ralis? If you do this thing, I will bestow upon you the protection of water. This power will grant you the ability to swim and respire in very deep water as if you were a Zora." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  7. ↑ "The dark ones... They raided this village and, as a message to my people, executed me before them." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  8. ↑ "Wait! Please, you must allow me to thank you for revitalizing both my people and this spring, which is the water source for all the lands of Hyrule." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  9. ↑ "But...I fear danger followed him from this doomed place. I feel it. His presence grows fainter to me over time..." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  10. ↑ "But my time in this world has passed, and though I would give it gladly, I no longer have a life to risk in his rescue." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  11. ↑ "...There is armor here that my husband made for the coming hero." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  12. ↑ "During his lifetime, my husband created garments specifically for the chosen hero, garments that house the abilities of the Zora." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  13. ↑ "I am deeply grateful to you for aiding my son in his time of need." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  14. ↑ "...That which I have promised you is within this grave." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  15. ↑ "Now, at last, I can join the king in slumber." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  16. ↑ "And... Tell him his mother...loves him without end. Tell him..." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  17. ↑ "If you see him again, please pass on this message... Tell him he must not grieve his mother's passing. Tell him she wanted him to be brave and live on as the king of our people." — Rutela (Twilight Princess)
  18. ↑ "The design of her legs resembles fabric." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 191)
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