Seven Maidens
Descendants of the Sages · Hyrule / Dark World
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Seven Maidens is featured in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past — Descendants of the Sages. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Original SNES release; Game Boy Advance additions are outside this guide.
Biography
The maidens inherit a connection to the ancient seal and are targeted because of that lineage. Zelda is part of this group, while several others are not given extensive individual names or biographies.
Appearance
The maidens appear as human women associated with the crystals recovered from Dark World dungeons.
Personality
Their dialogue communicates gratitude, resolve and knowledge about the conflict. It is more accurate to describe the group than invent separate identities for unnamed members.
Role in the story
Rescuing them structures the Dark World dungeon route. Their combined role becomes important in opening the way toward the final stronghold.
Gameplay and encounters
Track the crystals and listen to each rescue conversation for context. Dungeon rewards, world-access tools and the final crystal requirement form related but distinct progression checks.
Related characters
AgahnimSorcerer and antagonist
BlacksmithsWeapon craftsmen
Flute BoyMusician and side-quest character
LinkHero and playable protagonist
Link’s UncleFamily member and early rescuer
Princess ZeldaRoyal figure and ally