Zelda’s Study is a series where we examine the history of The Legend of Zelda to bring you some fascinating (or just plain weird) trivia. Indeed, this majestic creature lives up to its regal title: the Lord of the Mountain.
But its serene countenance belies the razor-sharp attention it pays to every little movement, lest any unwanted interlopers disrupt the peace. Its strong, equine body shimmers with pale blue light, and two owlish faces, framed by a lustrous white mane and topped with two golden antlers, calmly observe the surrounding environment. Delicate, bunny-like Blupees are gathered around the perimeter, gazing reverently at the large, breathtaking entity taking a drink in the middle of the spring. Upon investigation of this strange phenomenon, you discover a beautiful spring full of clear, sparkling water near the top of the mountain, awash in the otherworldly glow. You’re just passing the time harvesting Silent Princesses and collecting honey from beehives when suddenly, you spot something rather unusual: a hazy, sea-green aura surrounding the peak of the distant Satori Mountain. A soft breeze rustles the leaves of the trees ever so gently, and the clouds above part every once in a while to reveal a pocket of glimmering stars.
‘Tis a quiet, moonlit night in the vast kingdom of Hyrule.
