Wingcrest
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The Wingcrest is a common depiction of the Triforce above a Loftwing.[1] 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 Wingcrest and the Hylian Crest incorporate elements of the symbol she used when ruling over the same land long ago.[2][3][4]
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Appearances
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Wingcrest makes several appearances throughout the game. 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
In The Wind Waker, the 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 Wingcrest is depicted in the boss room of the Wind Temple.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the crest appears above the bell in Castle Town and is shown several times throughout Hyrule Castle on several walls. It can also be seen in the Royal Crypt where members of the Royal Family of Hyrule are buried.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, the crest makes many appears on banners, flags doors, and other engravings in Hyrule Castle and on the uniforms of the Castle Guards. 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 Wingcrest 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.
Skyward Sword
The Wingcrest serves as logo of Skyward Sword and appears above the ancient Temple of Time in the Lanayru Desert.
A Link Between Worlds
The familiar Wingcrest appears in Hyrule in A Link Between Worlds. Also introduced in this game is Lorule's Wingcrest, which is similar but has an inverted Triforce, no talons, and three feathers instead of the four in Hyrule's version.
Gallery
Ocarina of Time
The Wingcrest on a Castle Guard's uniform
The Wingcrest above the drawbridge leading to the Market
The Wingcrest on the Royal Family's Tombstone
The Wingcrest in the Castle Courtyard
The Wind Waker
The Wingcrest
The Wingcrest atop Hyrule Castle
The Wingcrest engraved outside Hyrule Castle
The Wingcrest inside Hyrule Castle
The Wingcrest is also depicted at the base of the Hero of Time statue
The Wingcrest over Rauru's stained glass window
The Wingcrest inside the Wind Temple
The Wingcrest inside the Islet of Steel
The Minish Cap
A similar Wingcrest appears above the bell in Castle Town from The Minish Cap
Twilight Princess
The Wingcrest from Twilight Princess
The Wingcrest is present in both the guards' uniforms and on their shields
The Wingcrest in one of the banners found in Castle Town
The Wingcrest in one of the doors in Castle Town. An engraving of the same crest can also be found above it.
The Wingcrest in the fountain of Hyrule Castle Town from
The Wingcrest found in one of the flags outside of Castle Town
The Wingcrest in one of the arcs found inside Hyrule Castle
The Wingcrest at the entrance of the Arbiter's Grounds
The Wingcrest is engraved in the doors of Hyrule Castle; an engraving of the same crest can also be found above the door
The Wingcrest in the armor suits found throughout Hyrule Castle; various shields and banners depicting the crest appear as well
The Wingcrest is predominately displayed in the inner portion of the Sacred Grove
The Wingcrest in the Temple of Time
The Wingcrest in the inner Temple of Time
Spirit Tracks
The new Royal Family Crest found inside Hyrule Castle in Spirit Tracks
The new Royal Family Crest in Zelda's office, from Spirit Tracks
Skyward Sword
The Wingcrest in the logo for Skyward Sword
The Wingcrest in the Lanayru Desert
A Link Between Worlds
Hyrule Wingcrest
The Hyrule Wingcrest in the lobby of Hyrule Castle just before the paintings
The Hyrule Wingcrest in front of the 2nd floor entrance to Inside Hyrule Castle
The Hyrule Wingcrest seen on the floor of an arena during a Shadow Link Battle
Lorule Wingcrest
The Lorule Wingcrest in front of the outside entrance of Lorule Castle
The Lorule Wingcrest in the middle of the Lorule Castle throne room
The Lorule Wingcrest in the middle of the first floor of Lorule Castle
Hyrule Warriors
Wingcrest from Hyrule Warriors
The Wingcrest, summoned by the Great Fairy during "Shining Beacon"
See Also
References
- ↑ "The Wingcrest" (Art & Artifacts (Dark Horse Books), pg. 395)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world. Since then, the sacred triangles have become the basis of our world's providence." — Great Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "A small but powerful portion of the essence of the gods was held in this mighty artifact, which was to guide the intelligent life on the world of Hyrule." (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 3)
