The Hyrule Journals

⚠️ NEW VIDEO ⚠️ 13 New facts about Wind Waker taken directly from some of our translated articles. Been sitting on this one for a while. Did you already know any of these bits of trivia? Let me know! Video here: youtube.com/watch?v=0lICn5… #Zelda #thewindwaker

Still massaging the new format. Testing out some different fonts and arrangements. Hoping it to be something easily digestible and easy on the eye. How's this?

Dear Journal, Today I think I accidentally broke a Zonai dispenser.

Despite dealing with the upheaval, the residents of Hyrule still try to make beautiful things. One of the more lovely moments in Tears Of The Kingdom.

Probably my favourite piece of lore.

Shifting format over here on The Hyrule Journals. These little square videos give me a bit more control over the design. Will adopt this format moving forward. What do you think?

SAD GIANT TURTLE INSPIRATION The Giant Turtle from the Great Bay took inspiration from Japan's oldest living twin, Kin Narita, who passed away in January 2000. Her sister, Gin Kanie, would pass the following February at aged 108. Source: goodblood.games/mmstaff64dream

BEAVER BROTHER'S NAMES While never mentioned in-game, the Beaver Brothers from Majora's Mask do have names. NPC character developer, Satomi Maekawa, explained that the names are: "Younger brother Shtick (one holding branch) and older brother Twig (swimming beaver).

KOKIRI SWORD CHANGE While still retaining the same name in both Japanese and English, the Kokiri Sword changes its appearance between Ocarina Of Time and Majora's Mask. I wonder why? Pointed out by @ZeldaAnecdotes

ORIGIN OF THE HERO'S SHIELD? Link wields a different shield at the start of his Majora's Mask adventure but there are no in-game explanations to where it came from. I wonder how he got it? Did Princess Zelda give it to him?

Happy 25th Birthday, #majorasmask Think you know the full story? This exclusive Majora's Mask documentary sheds light on the pressures of getting the english version right for audiences. youtube.com/watch?v=ISKWr8…

ZORA BAND WAS CALLED "BLUE SWAMP" During an interview with localiser Jason Leung, he revealed that the name of the Zora Band from Majora's Mask was initially "Blue Swamp". After presenting a few other options, the Nintendo team thought "Indigo-gos" sounded best. Full doco:…