Side quests: Suthorn and Hyrule Castle

Hello there, traveler!

Mind if I bend your ear?

Things have been a mess lately, with the rifts and monsters and whatnot.

It's got my wife worried sick. I was thinking I'd cheer her up by bringing home something rare.

So I go on a little walk, and what do I find? A giant plant that flies!

But wouldn't you know, near those caves deep in the forest, I lose sight of the thing.

Now I'm half convinced I imagined it.

I have no idea if I'll ever see that plant again...

Hm...

I saw that giant flying plant near the caves deep in Suthorn Forest.

At least, I think I did. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing.

Whuuu?!

That's it! That's the plant I saw!

You took the time to go find it for me? Well, thanks, traveler.

I should go grab my wife! She'll want to take a look at the...

Huh?

This thing's not a plant at all. It's a monster!

Heeelp!

Whew... I really had no idea what I was dealing with.

I'm sorry you went out of your way to bring it to me.

But, well...there's no way that would've cheered up my wife!

Honey? You went to all that trouble just to make me feel better?

Oethera! Did you hear all that?

Well, your voice does carry. You know, there was no need to do all that for my sake.

I'm perfectly happy as long as I have my darling husband with me.

Aw, shucks. You've always been good at making me blush!

Once things settle down, Oethera, what do you say the two of us do some traveling?

That sounds nice! Tonight, let's think of a place to go to together.

You got it!

Thanks for bringing me what I asked for! Here's something for you.

Honey, what about Seesyde Village? I hear Lake Hylia is lovely too...

Dear, there's no need to decide now. We've got all the time in the world to mull it over!

Hi, miss lady! I got a question.

Have you ever seen...a Zol?!

Hi, miss princess lady! I got a question.

Have you ever seen...a Zol?!

They're small little monsters you can find all around here!

I saw a picture in the encyclopedia from my dad.

Zols are round and wiggly and SO super cute! Isn't it kinda weeeird that monsters can be cute?

Well...I've only seen them in pictures, so I dunno. Maybe they're scary in real life.

But I can't stop thinking about Zols!

Buhhh! Maybe if I could look at a Zol, I'd stop thinking about Zols... Zol, Zol, Zols...

Zols, Zols, Zols...

There it is! That's one!

Whaaa... Is that...

So about Zols... There's this one type called a Hydrozol.

They're different from other Zols because if they get near water, they swell up reeeal big!

Mama told me she saw some when she was little. I always wished I could see one...

Hmm! Umm! That's super cool, but it's not the kinda Zol I'm interested in right now.

This is a Zol? But it's so scary looking. There's no way this is a Zol!

It's a Hydrozol!

But...it looks waaay smaller than the one in my encyclopedia.

I think it'd be cool to see a bigger Hydrozol...

If you find one, miss princess, I think it'd be really cool to see a bigger Hydrozol...

You know what? I bet there's a Zol that's really out there! Like, cute AND flashy!

So if you ever find a really-out-there Zol, show it to me! Remember, cute and flashy!

A Zol. It looks just like the picture in my encyclopedia!

Aw, that wiggly body! Those big, round eyes! It's so adorable!

I just KNEW it would be cute, even though it's also a monster. Mehehe.

Thanks, miss lady! Now I like Zols even more!

Thanks, miss princess lady! Now I like Zols even more!

Oh! And did you know there's all different kinds of Zols?

There's even Zols that are like candles! It might be cool to see one of those too...

Oh my gosh! An Ignizol!

It's totally different from the green Zol! It looks like a candle!

But it's really hot, wow!

Aw, but its light went out. Poor little guy.

I think I'm gonna melt! Can people melt?

Should we...light it?

Big flame... Yipes!

Nah, probably a bad idea. Mama says it's dangerous to play with fire.

I know Zols are monsters...but they're such interesting monsters!

Thanks, miss lady! Now I like Zols even more!

Thanks, miss princess lady! Now I like Zols even more!

Whew! After all that talking, I think I need a glass of water.

Oooh, that reminds me!

Have you heard of Hydrozols?

They're Zols that get bigger when they're wet. My mama said she used to see them.

Do you think, maybe...you could show me a Hydrozol next? A big one that's full of water?

Hello there. I want to thank you for always being so friendly to my son.

Princess Zelda, I want to thank you for always being so friendly to my son.

Such a funny little boy. Can hardly open his mouth without the word "Zol" coming out!

Oh, I'm from Seesyde Village. Used to see Hydrozols all the time.

There were a lot of them at this cave along the beach, if I remember right.

As much as I'd love to show him a Hydrozol, we're not exactly close to my hometown.

Well, hello there!

Well! Princess Zelda, hello.

You're quite kind to go along with our son's requests.

No one his age wants to talk about Zols, so I think he appreciates you taking an interest.

A Zol like a candle...

Why, he was pestering me the other day about the Hydrozols near my hometown.

Where is that? Ah, I see.

Wow... That one's HUUUGE! It's bigger than my bed!

Y'know, there are so many kinds of Zols, and they're all so different.

Some light up like candles... Some get in water, and they go all big like FWOOP!

What I wanna know is, how did the same thing become so many different things?

Guh...I know they're monsters, but they're really interesting and fascinating and cool!

Anyway, thank you, miss lady. I like Zols even MORE now!

Here's a good thing my papa gave me!

Anyway, thank you, miss princess lady. I like Zols even MORE now!

Here's a good thing my papa gave me!

You know...all the Zols you've brought are ones that show up in my encyclopedia.

But I bet there's a Zol out there my encyclopedia doesn't know about!

I can't think what it'd look like though... Not right now anyway.

If I think of another Zol though, I'll be sure to ask you to show it to me!

A huuuge Hydrozol...

Oh, it's you again, miss lady! Guess what. I've thought up a Zol no one's ever seen before!

Oh, it's you again, miss princess lady! Hey, I've thought up a Zol no one's ever seen before!

All of the Zols you've showed me up to now are really cute, but...

There's gotta be a Zol that's really out there! I mean, like, cute AND flashy!

If you ever find an out-there Zol, show it to me! There's gotta be a cute and flashy one!

A Zol no one's seen...

Whoooa! It sparkles... This one's not even in my encyclopedia!

Where'd you find it?

You're saying...a person made it?!

I guess they must know even more about Zols than I do!

Thanks a bunch. I'm gonna pay you back with my treasure! Take care of it, OK?

Thanks a bunch, Princess. I'm gonna pay you back with my treasure! Take care of it, OK?

When I grow up, I'm gonna study lots and lots about Zols.

I'll make friends with Zols all over Hyrule and become a Zol expert!

My dear princess, are you feeling weary from all of the traveling you've been doing?

The land of Hyrule is vast, after all. Traveling on foot must take quite a bit of time.

To that end, I have news. The past few years, your loyal Impa has been raising you a steed!

Of course, when I first began nurturing the foal, I had no idea you'd set off on such adventures!

Well! Now you have a loyal steed! I'm sure she'll be a wonderful partner on your travels.

Your mare is being cared for at Hyrule Ranch just on the west side of Hyrule Field.

So please, ask after her when you've got a spare moment. I'll let the ranchers know to expect you.

Your mare is being cared for at Hyrule Ranch just on the west side of Hyrule Field.

So please, ask after her when you've got a spare moment. I'll let the ranchers know to expect you.

It is time.

Strange they're still gone.

They should have come back by now. I wonder if something's happened...

Hm?

Would you happen to be Princess Zelda? Welcome to Hyrule Ranch, Your Highness!

Lady Impa told us to expect you. I'm afraid we don't have your horse here at the moment.

My brother took her out for some exercise. But not to worry! They should be back soon.

FALFAAA!

Goodness! What are you shouting so loudly for? You'll fray the princess's nerves!

Disaster!

We were at the carrot patch northwest of Hyrule Castle, and a rift opened up!

The horse threw me off her back to protect me, but she got caught in the rift!

Oh no...

I'm so incredibly sorry, Princess Zelda. I'll go and see what I can do!

Say what? You're telling me that the horse ended up in a rift?!

I would go to the carrot patch and try to help, but I can't leave the ranch unattended.

The horse is there—in that rift! What do we do? Oh, Your Highness, I'm so deeply sorry...

My carrot patch... It's been eaten up by a rift!

That mare, she saved me. We have to get her back...

Wh-what is that?! Some kind of portal?

That mare, she saved me...

Please, Princess! You have to bring her back!

The rift—it's gone!

But, Falfa! I don't see Princess Zelda's horse anywhere!

Poor thing. Must be frightened and hiding somewhere.

Heyyy! Come on back now, horsey! Hmm... She's not coming, is she...

Oh, hey! What about the carrots? She absolutely LOVES carrots!

Maybe the smell of a fresh carrot will get her to come back!

You can try giving her a carrot.

I'm sure she'd appreciate getting one from you, Your Highness.

Princess Zelda, how about you give her a carrot? She loves them!

I think that might be enough for her to calm down and come back here.

All right! Seems like she's in good shape. I don't see any injuries.

And she's clearly happy to meet her new companion!

You've been quite gracious to help us, Princess.

Now she's yours to take with you. I'm grateful Lady Impa brought this mare into our lives.

Oh, I should say! Have you heard of Flag Races?

They're races hosted by Hyrule Ranch. You have to bring your own horse to participate.

Please, feel free to drop by Hyrule Ranch if you're interested.

See you, Princess!

Pitter pat, pitter pat... I hear footsteps! Link, is that you?

Link! Link, are you there?

There are so many monsters here. Fight them off for me, please!

Save me!

So many monsters... Why?! Guh, I just want to go home!

Wow! Saving the day as always, the heroic... Huh? You're not Link!

Sorry about that! I had you mixed up with someone else.

Sorry about that! That hood had me thinking you were someone else.

Please forgive the confusion.

My name is Verley, and I'm a resident of Suthorn Village.

I set out to chop grass in my village, and before I knew it, I'd chopped my way to Suthorn Prairie!

While I was here, I figured I might as well get rid of the shrubs and make a little plot for myself.

That was when the monsters appeared and... well, you know the rest.

There's a lesson here... You should never get too absorbed in your work.

I'd like to pay you back for saving me. It's not much, but I hope you'll take it.

Oh... Link, the person I mistook you for? He's a brave swordsman from Suthorn Village.

He's been a light to all of us. But right now, he's off fighting monsters.

It's rare to see a young person with that sort of drive to help others...

I hope he's doing well, wherever he might be.

If you run into a swordsman wearing a hood and green tunic, can you pass him a message?

His friends in Suthorn Village will be there for him when he comes home.

Oh! Princess!

Look what I found! Isn't it cool? My very own Romi discovery!

Did you know you'll be happy forever and ever if you've got one of these clovers?

So I gave my papa one, and he said, "Oh, Romi! Thank you sooo much!" He was so happy!

So, Princess, I think you should give one of these to your papa too!

Now, go make your papa happy too!

Ah! Puppers! Wait!

So cooool!

Princess! Give the clover I gave you to your papa! He'll be so happy!

Ah, Zelda! How good to see you.

You... You have something for me?

Ah, I see! And from one of the young children in town...

A clover that brings happiness? Sounds like she's found a real treasure, then, hasn't she?

You said the child's name was Romi? Well then, I'll have to find a way to show her my gratitude!

Your Majesty! Urgent news!

What is it?

A young child from town—little Romi—has run away! Slipped out into the field!

By the time the guards noticed her, she'd already bolted out the southern gate.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Gather your fellow soldiers at the southern gate. We must send out a search party immediately!

Yes, sir!

Romi... That was the child who wanted me to have this clover, was it not?

I know there's still much you need to do, Zelda, but would you assist us in the search effort?

I am terribly concerned about all this...

That soldier said Romi ran out through the southern gate.

The guards there should be able to tell you more.

Hmm...

That soldier said Romi ran out through the southern gate.

The guards there should be able to tell you more.

Oh dear. I heard one of the children ran away from town...

And these days with monsters everywhere? Please help bring her home safe, Princess.

Wh-where is my daughter?! How could you have allowed this to happen?!

Hyrule's soldiers are all working together to find your daughter. Please, sir, just remain here!

Oh, Romi! Where are you?!

We're honored to have your help, Princess Zelda!

The child was seen running along the road past the gate. We think she was chasing a dog.

We've dispatched soldiers to comb along the road. You can ask if they've seen anything.

Honored to have your help, Princess Zelda!

Romi was seen running along the road past the gate. We believe she was chasing a dog.

I've sent soldiers to comb along the road— you might want to try speaking with them.

Romi sure is quick! I lost sight of her by the time I even realized what happened...

It's inspiring to see you join us in the search effort, Your Highness!

We'll follow along this road toward Jabul Waters. Would you check the road heading west?

I've looked all around, but it doesn't seem like anyone passed through here.

I think it's best we follow the road to the south. Witnesses said that's the way they went.

Hrm. No sign of the child OR the dog around here.

They must have headed further south.

Princess! Terrible news, I'm afraid. A new rift has sprung up just ahead!

We're still investigating the scene, so please be careful if you decide to move closer.

This situation's gone from bad to worse! A lost child AND a rift!

I certainly hope she isn't stuck in there!

Thank you so much for your assistance, Princess Zelda!

I'll search from here to the Suthorn Prairie. If you would, please search elsewhere to spread out.

Doesn't look like the child or her dog are anywhere in these parts...

We'll continue searching east. We'd appreciate your help in the effort to the west, Princess!

Oh, Romi... Please be safe...

All we know...

Uh-oh...

Ah, Princess Zelda! You're here!

We came upon this rift while searching for the missing child, but...

This dog won't move an inch. It just refuses to leave!

And if this is Romi's dog, then that could mean... Oh, I can't even bear to say it.

This looks bad...

Where did that glowing thing come from?!

That's the girl who went missing, isn't it? Romi?

We found her. If we mend the rift, we'll be able to save her.

Princess Zelda, it's a miracle! The rift is gone, and the child is saved!

Oh, it's the princess! Hi, Princess! Um, why are you here?

You were caught in a rift. Princess Zelda saved you from it.

Oh, wow! Thank youuu!

I guess that means it's been a while, huh? We should probably go home!

Thank you for your help, Your Highness. If you hadn't been here... Well, I'm just glad you were.

I'll go brief the other soldiers on what happened. Would you escort this one to the castle?

I played lots and lots! Now I'm huuungry!

Thank you for helping to bring back my dear daughter!

When I heard she had slipped out of town, I didn't know what to do...

Thankfully, little Romi is safe now because of Princess Zelda!

I, too, am relieved to have the child back with us.

Romi.

Glad as we are that you're safe, you should know your father was very worried.

In the future, you mustn't go beyond the gates on your own. Understood?

Papa was worried about me? I'm sorry... I'll be more careful!

I also want you to know that Zelda gave me your gift.

And I'd like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude. Thank you, Romi.

I will cherish it.

Hee hee!

Now, I'm sure you're both tired after all the excitement today.

This soldier will escort you back into town.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Bye-bye, King! Bye-bye, Princess!

Ah, hey, Romi! Slow down!

Zelda, I appreciate your help with this matter.

You know, you actually caused a similar fuss once when you were little.

You always were a spirited one.

I used to worry terribly when you got into trouble. And now...

Now you're grown up. So much so that you no longer need my help.

Even so, Zelda.

You will always be my daughter, no matter how strong and capable you become.

And no matter the duties you are burdened with.

Here. I would like you to have this dress back.

You left it with Impa when you fled the castle, yes?

That dress is a symbol of who you are to this kingdom...and who you are to me.

The princess of Hyrule. My beloved daughter.

You are my greatest treasure, Zelda.

While you are away, I will wish for your safety upon this happy clover.

Please know that you may return home whenever you need rest.