The Lore Research Lab

[S2] Ep. 28 - Wandering the Silent Realms (Part 2)


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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword provides players with an ancient world belonging to an era of myth. Link must explore the world of The Surface, venturing through three vast, principal regions known as Faron, Eldin, and Lanayru. Across his travels, and as the primeval demon known as Demise’s awakening becomes imminent, Link is expected to be tested through trials in the Silent Realm, meant to aid him in strengthening both his sword and his will as the chosen hero. This second part discusses what the implications are of the Silent Realms; a series of mini theories that tie into the worldbuilding of Skyward Sword, along with lore and history connections to two other prominent Legend of Zelda games.


Timestamps:

00:21 - Other Notes about the Silent Realms

04:55 - Theory Discussion


Topics:

- Spirit Realm Significance (Connections to the Goddesses + Hylia, the hero's role, importance of song)

- Guardians + Trials for the Hero

- Connections to other games 

- Origins for the Hero


Links/Resources:

- Silent Realm + Soundtrack (listed below)

> Collected Tear Vessel

> Spirit Vessel (Completed)

> Farore's Silent Realm

> Nayru's Silent Realm

> Din's Silent Realm

> Guardians Awaken

- Earth Guardians, Sky Guardians, Watchers

⁠The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes⁠

Aonuma, Eiji. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, translated by Michael Gombos et al. Milwaukie: Dark Horse Books, 2013.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Complete Official Guide Expanded Edition, edited by Maura Sutton, et al. Piggyback Interactive Limited, 2017.

Kayama, Naoyuki et al. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion, translated by Keaton C. White. Milwaukie: Dark Horse Books, 2018.

Sao, Akinori, Ginko Tatsumi, and Chisato Mikane. The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia, translated by Keaton C. White. Milwaukie: Dark Horse Books, 2018.


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