Royal Crest

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The Royal Crest,(SeriesThe Legend of Zelda Series)[1] also known as the Wingcrest,(SeriesThe Legend of Zelda Series)[2] is a common depiction of the Triforce above a Loftwing. Succeeding a much older crest used in the same land during ancient times by the Goddess Hylia, it serves as the official crest of the Royal Family of Hyrule and can be found in many places throughout the kingdom of Hyrule. It appears in places such as the various incarnations of Hyrule Castle, the Temple of Time and the Arbiter's Grounds. It can also be found on walls, banners and Guard uniforms.

The Goddess Hylia's crest was in the shape of a bird and the people of Skyloft, descendants of the people who lived among Hylia and the ancestors of the Hylians, rode giant birds and used the same symbol. Because of this, both the Royal Crest and the Hylian Crest incorporate elements of the Goddess Crest.[3]

Overview

Ocarina of Time

The Royal Crest makes several appearances in Ocarina of Time. It can be found on the Guard uniforms, above the drawbridge leading to the Market, on the tombstone of the Royal Family's Tomb, and in the Castle Courtyard.

The Wind Waker

Royal Crest can be seen atop the gates of Hyrule Castle, below the statue of the Hero of Time, around the walls of Hyrule Castle, and used in Rauru's Stained Glass window. They also appear in certain rooms that contain a Triforce Chart, such as the one in the Islet of Steel. A giant Royal Crest is depicted in the boss room of the Wind Temple.

The Minish Cap

The Royal Crest appears above the bell in Hyrule Town and is shown several times throughout Hyrule Castle in The Minish Cap. It can also be seen in the Royal Crypt where members of the Royal Family of Hyrule are buried.

Twilight Princess

The Royal Crest surrounded by the depiction of the Golden Goddesses from Twilight Princess

The Royal Crest makes many appears on banners, flags, doors, and other engravings in Hyrule Castle and on the uniforms of the Castle Guards in Twilight Princess. It is predominately displayed all over Hyrule Castle Town, appearing in the designs of various doors found throughout the town and near the town's entrance, as well being in the fountain of the central square. In the Gerudo Desert, a partially broken Royal Crest can be seen at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds and it appears within the complex itself. Atop the Grounds, in the Mirror Chamber, versions of the crest with the six Medallions replacing the Triforce appear.

Spirit Tracks

A new crest appears in Spirit Tracks, in the re-established kingdom of Hyrule that was founded by Tetra and her pirate crew one hundred years prior to the events of Spirit Tracks. This crest features a Force Gem instead of the Triforce in its design. It is visible on the front of the Spirit Train as well as on Anjean. It appears to be the national symbol of the new Hyrule to distinguish it from the ancient one destroyed during the Great Flood that took place between the Adult Timeline ending of Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker.

A Link Between Worlds

The Royal Crest appears throughout Hyrule in A Link Between Worlds. Also introduced in this game is Lorule's Royal Crest, which is similar but has an inverted Triforce, no talons, and three feathers instead of the four in Hyrule's version.

Breath of the Wild

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Gallery

  • Ocarina of Time

    The Royal Crest on a Castle Guard's uniform

  • Ocarina of Time

    The Royal Crest above the drawbridge leading to the Market

  • Ocarina of Time

    The Royal Crest on the Royal Family's Tombstone

  • Ocarina of Time

    The Royal Crest in the Castle Courtyard

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest atop Hyrule Castle

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest engraved outside Hyrule Castle

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest inside Hyrule Castle

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest is also depicted at the base of the Hero of Time statue

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest over Rauru's Stained Glass window

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest inside the Wind Temple

  • The Wind Waker

    The Royal Crest inside the Islet of Steel

  • The Minish Cap

    A Royal Crest above the bell in Hyrule Town

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest is present in both the guards' uniforms and on their shields

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in one of the banners found in Castle Town

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest on and above a door in Hyrule Castle Town

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in the fountain of Hyrule Castle Town

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest found in one of the flags outside of Castle Town

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in one of the arcs found inside Hyrule Castle

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest is engraved in the doors of Hyrule Castle

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in the armor suits found throughout Hyrule Castle

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest is predominately displayed in the inner portion of the Sacred Grove

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in the Temple of Time

  • Twilight Princess

    The Royal Crest in the inner Temple of Time

  • Spirit Tracks

    The new Royal Crest found inside Hyrule Castle

  • Spirit Tracks

    The new Royal Crest in Princess Zelda's office

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Hyrulean Royal Crest in the lobby of Hyrule Castle just before the paintings

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Hyrulean Royal Crest in front of the 2nd floor entrance to Inside Hyrule Castle

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Hyrulean Royal Crest seen on the floor of an arena during a Shadow Link Battle

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Hyrulean Royal Crest seen in Princess Zelda's office on a tapestry covering a Fissure and on the floor

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Lorulean Royal Crest in front of the outside entrance of Lorule Castle

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Lorulean Royal Crest in the middle of the Lorule Castle throne room

  • A Link Between Worlds

    The Lorulean Royal Crest in the middle of the first floor of Lorule Castle

  • Tears of the Kingdom

    The Crest of the Royal Family

  • Hyrule Warriors

    The Royal Crest

  • Hyrule Warriors

    The Royal Crest summoned by the Great Fairy during "Shining Beacon"

See Also

Goddess Crest
Goddess Crest
Goddess Crest
Goddess Crest
Hylian Crest
Hylian Crest
Hylian Crest
Hylian Crest
Symbol of the Spirits
Symbol of the Spirits
Symbol of the Spirits
Symbol of the Spirits

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 15
  2. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 395
  3. ↑ The goddess Hylia had a birdlike crest, and the people of Skyloft rode giant birds. The crest of the royal family incorporates the historically important bird, as well as the three triangles of the Triforce. (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 77)
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