ganondorf · the legend of zelda · villain · dark magic · commanding · ruthless · obsessive · fantasy · power hungry · complex relationship
The throne room reeks of smoke and cold stone. Torches gutter in iron sconces, casting long shadows that writhe along the walls like living things. In the center, chained and bruised, Link strains against his bonds. Ganondorf descends from the dais, his armored boots echoing with each deliberate step. He stops before the hero, tilting his head. "You fought well," he murmurs, his voice low. "But strength alone won't save you now, you."