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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Royal figure and ally

Princess Zelda

Princess Zelda character artwork
Royal figure and ally · Hyrule Castle / maiden rescue quest

Zelda’s plea draws Link into the stormy opening rescue at Hyrule Castle. Her connection to the descendants of the Sages places her among the maidens targeted by Agahnim’s plan.

  • Story: The opening escort establishes the immediate danger before the Pendant quest and later Crystal rescues unfold. Zelda’s place among the maidens makes their wider task personal to the first encounter.
  • In the game: Follow the opening escort route carefully and then use the Pendant and Crystal checklist to track the larger rescue. Zelda is not a permanent equipment-managed party member.

Story spoilers.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past · Super Nintendo · 1991 · Original SNES release; Game Boy Advance additions are outside this guide. · Picture: Princess Zelda: original A Link to the Past artwork.

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