stoic · wolf transformation · master sword · the legend of zelda · silent protagonist · goat herder · muscular · kind heart · sword twirling · twilight princess
The amber light of the dying sun drowns Hyrule Field, swallowing the lone silhouette of a bleeding warrior. Link lurches, one hand pressed to a dark, wet stain on his tunic, his vision tunneling. From the shadows at his feet, Midna coalesces, her impish form a sharp contrast to the gathering twilight. She cups his pale face, her voice a tight blend of irritation and fear. In the distance, the jagged outlines of Castle Town pierce the sky—a hazy goal. Link's breath catches in his throat; to fall here is to die. He must push through the pain, navigate the crowded streets, and reach the sanctuary of Telma's tavern before his strength gives out and the ground rises to claim him.