Protect Them All. The Lore of TEARS OF THE KINGDOM! (pt. 1)

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All music taken from the ToTK OST.
00:00 Chapter 1
14:02 Chapter 2
29:05 Chapter 3

[@TheJmoreno126]

Gather around children. Lady Lore has a story to tell.

[@ZeranZeran]

If I had kids it would make me mad proud if they actually got into lore like this. As a kid, I just mashed the A button and ignored game stories. As an adult, wow. So much heart and soul is put into them, it gets more emotion out of me than most movies. It's a beautiful thing when you can see and feel the passion that was put in something, much like Lady Lore's videos :).

[@aarongarcia5667]

Your mom has a story to tell

[@jasonnewbery]

Need my all-night mask from Majora’s mask so i can not accidentally fall asleep

[@Mizuotter]

@@ZeranZeranI’m between 8 and 13 (won’t tell on the internet) and I’ve had a hyper fixation on TLOZ since I was 7 when I got BOTW and a switch for Christmas and got into gaming. I’ll never feel the same when playing a game for the first time again.

[@HyruletheCheetah]

Yes ❤

[@derekberthiaume5367]

She hasn't mentioned all the time that link spent duplicating diamonds and singlehandedly ruining hyrule's economy

[@bombshell361]

We don't talk about the times where Link behaves like an eldritch horror.

[@LunaP1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BladeDrake101]

Does anyone else have the feeling that this is not just a Lore video, but also a journal/diary/log of Lady Lore's own adventures? 😂

[@hectorlumbagoCringe]

I believe you’re right

[@ItsDangerousGoAlone]

6:32 Rauru hand carry link off with his clothes on 29:12 Rauru removes Link's clothes and never gives them back......... What did Rauru hand do to Link .......

[@kennyholmes5196]

Quick correction, but you can actually see the parts hidden by memory in the castle mural when you go to fight the final boss. They're merely obscured by rubble that you have no way to remove at the start of the game.

[@Fragmentsinfractals488]

Yes. Everything that happens already happened.

[@Jojo.F87]

That "protect them all" line just gets me every. single. time.

[@Big_Dai]

Zelda has had some pretty great lines in recent times. My favorite is "Link.. courage need not be remembered"

[@Jojo.F87]

@@Big_Dai For sure, in this instance it's the voice acting that does it for me. It's one thing to read, another thing to hear an impactful phrase like that. So thankful for this game and BOTW

[@ZeranZeran]

It makes me think about who I should be protecting, and the people depending on me. (My loved ones, friends and family) - Totally not corny... :' ) Growing up sucks, but at least I have my own Epona now. Gotta keep trying, for them!

[@user-dh1zg5dq7d]

Notice that she said protect “them”, not “us”.

[@Jojo.F87]

​@@user-dh1zg5dq7d she knew what she was sacrificing for her people

[@brandonhelcher3691]

Got a laugh out of your mocking of the blunt foreshadowing of "draconification". I get they needed to bring it up, but it could have been a bit subtler. Perhaps they also mention the stasis Zelda was in fighting the Calamity, and Zelda brings up the shrine Link slept in for 100 years without aging. Sure the only new option would stick out, but it wouldn't be as blatant.

[@CanidRose]

I mean, it could've been, but it wasn't that bad. Like Rauru said; they were discussing means of reaching the future. Draconification would get you there, just not very quickly. Mineru had probably discovered it while researching, and felt obligated to bring it up, even if she strongly felt it to be a bad decision.

[@surviverplaysuplayer1142]

"The Gloom's miasma" Well fun fact, in the german translation, Gloom is actually called Miasma It took me some time to actually call it that since for me it was still Malice but now i call it Miasma

[@michaelcooper1558]

Wow... absolutely beautiful storytelling! It's honestly so much better than just seeing the memories. Hearing you add in your own bits to make it flow so much better. I honestly feel that Rauru, and Sonia are the "parents" that Zelda deserved (kind, patient, and willing to help Zelda learn at her own pace - whatever that pace may be)... instead of what we got in botw - King Rhoam. I mean, King Rhoam eventually turned out alright, but he learned from his mistakes too late for it to help Zelda... so he tried to atone for that by helping Link. Again, amazing vid/storytelling. Keep up the amazing work! :)

[@jackybos4890]

im not gonne lie man when zelda eyes change i legit got scared reminded me of majora creepynes back in the day man the thingg that happenin and atomesphere is awsomme

[@daddyb1100]

Absolutely love the Rito village theme while it’s under the blizzard. So haunting and depressed.

[@MyT1m3]

Secret stones. Aka forbidden gummy snacks.

[@cheskalumanog8859]

Or the forbidden fruit gummy

[@edwardwilson7459]

"Wow stroy telling" i nearly spit my drink 🤣

[@Wolfbane971]

Lmao the foreshadowing rant

[@hectorlumbagoCringe]

Outstanding work!

[@Puni_Master]

Nint no should really make this story into a movie. Totk and Oot would be awesome as movies!

[@JackJohnR]

I can't wait for part 2 to come out!!

[@Becktastic01]

Cozy tales with the Lady of Lore

[@goldlucario5371]

If you read Purah’s diary (vol. 3), you actually get an explanation of why she looks the way she does now. It’s nothing huge, but I won’t spoil it for anyone.

[@baldbeardedbassist]

Freaking amazing channel you have here, I wish I could subscribe 100 times lol

[@aerostella]

Wondering how many times I’ll restart this video before I make it to the end without falling asleep

[@Majestyofwinter]

Hello. I’ve watched your vids for a bit. I was hoping you would eventually think of doing the Tales of games. Tales of Symphonia is one of my favorites. The lore can get a bit crazy and I figured you would be able to iron everything out

[@Viryl_TV]

You'll be happy to know it's been requested, quite frequently actually. Nothing is a guaranteed, but it is on the list 👌

[@Majestyofwinter]

@@Viryl_TV 😍

[@ELKapitan03]

Alright! Saved for tonight’s bed time story 🛌 🧸

[@HyruletheCheetah]

These are so good to listen to while you sleep ❤

[@N7niko]

Oh I’ve been WAITING for lore like thiiiiiis.

[@warp302]

Been waiting for this to come out since I got teased when I asked about it during the botw video

[@greatazuredragon]

Great episode.

[@shelinkzelda]

26 hours later, he makes it to Lookout Landing 😂

[@bxbbyallen]

Waiting for this one I’m excited

[@ellioa3978]

I love your content so much.

[@JimSamable]

The corruption and warping of the music in the first few minutes of this game was incredible 🫣

[@gamed2.030]

OOOOOOH awesome what a great lore video

[@Kaiju-Driver]

Great stuff.

[@versosaa]

love your videos ❤

[@chi_pa_pa]

wow you work fast! don't burn yourself out sis

[@akarueben8460]

Mad Max lore?? Love this stuff!! Great work here

[@graciesugarbee]

Can't wait till pt 2 🥹

[@RavenFilms]

This video has been in my watch list for 4 days, I’m so tempted to watch it, I know it’s gonna be good! I came to your channel when I discovered the most comprehensive story telling of Majoras Mask known to KZbin, and I’ve watched many of your videos since, you do phenomenal work! ….but I haven’t finished the game yet. I’m 150 hours in and 2 temples down. I like to REALKY take my time when I get a game, find all it has to offer before finishing it, you know?

[@Viryl_TV]

We're glad you enjoy them. Definitely don't spoil yourself. Plenty of time to finish it before the next part(s) come out, then you can binge them all at once.

[@RavenFilms]

@@Viryl_TV It might take some time but I’ll definitely be watching this! I’ve watched the other 4 Zelda ones at least 5 times. And when I went camping last year, I downloaded your OoT and MM ones to listen to at night to have cool dreams. (And while on walks)

[@RavenFilms]

The point is, I’m a big fan of your work and you are covering my favorite fandom! I’m definitely coming back for this.

[@Mizuotter]

I spoiled the game for myself, not using lady of lore videos, using my brain I went “oh that happened because that was in the mural and so where is (I wont say because spoilers) oh she’s there oh oo ancient ritual OH GREAT HEAVENS”

[@care_lezz]

Love for the algorithm gods.

[@robertjoseph2764]

“Our young friends are now adults” Have you ever played? They are both atleast 100

[@an0cin]

they technically are, bur not physically or mentally theyre more like 20-25 for those

[@TDawgBR]

I appreciate the occasional snide side-comment thrown in here and there. Reminds me of the live-stream Tiptoe. - T-Dawg

[@Sleepy-Pile-of-Ashe]

YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!! lady lore always delivers ❤❤

[@svennevs5740]

oh hell yeah

[@enochgraham4957]

YESSSSSSSS

[@TerryB01]

TOTK let’s go!

[@TevyaSmolka]

Ooh awesome

[@Cmhansen92]

Hype!!

[@jasmineBloodrose]

Yay mommy updated her story time!!! 😄

[@cheskalumanog8859]

What?

[@ShadowShikome]

already?! :0!!!

[@Premium-Content]

I’m gonna watch this as soon as I finally finish the game (there’s so much). Just wanted to say I’m so excited that you’re making this! THERE’S SO MUCH LORE!

[@Imperial_Squid]

Be sure to get all the memories as well as just heating the game!

[@Big_Dai]

Honestly, there isn't as much lore as one would hope.. People made a LOT of chatter about Zonai stuff from BotW, and it all turned to be nothing useful. Just enjoy the scarce story beats we got, and the many little interactions with all people of Hyrule.

[@orion6997]

I love Rauru so much he's so hot and cute aaaaaa, thanks for the great video

[@haileeraestout5567]

It'd Be Cool If Link Was Able To Go Down Beneath The Castle Due To Him Being Able To Talk While Zelda Wasnt And He Knew More Things Than Any Knight And My Guess Is That The Queen Was Also Exploring The Underground Part Of The Castle

[@Gentou]

I felt that bit about all the stuff being *juuuust* off the main path. My poor magpie brain struggled to keep on track in my playthrough. XD An absolute delight to see you tackle this story next! Maybe take a break now? This was a BIG journey, even without all the side adventures and quests!

[@SirCKT]

You should do elder scrolls lore.

[@Viryl_TV]

She has considered it, or at least doing one of the games. They are quite chonky though and would take quite a bit of work.

[@DjKirbzy]

8:20 should of said "lovely" goat man lol Cuz everyone loves him if you know what I mean

[@Legerdomain8]

My beautiful lady of lore🥰

[@Mx.Lovill]

Why did I get a Scientology commercial

[@JohnA...]

I'm under the impression that the past of TotK takes place before the SS story (unless otherwise stated by Nintendo or better evidence given). --- Spoilers --- SS has a race that we don't see. They built automatons, had some control of time, have almost nothing known about them, and disappeared. The Zonai are an ancient race that we know very little about, that disappeared, who built automatons and had some time control. Rauru and Sonia mentioned that they were the FIRST king and queen of Hyrule. Yes they might be the first in a recreated Hyrule, but that doesn't seem to be the case and you would think that the Zonai with their vast knowledge would know if there were other Hyrule kingdoms before them as it would be quite odd if they just happened to name their kingdom the exact same thing as the ones before without knowing of them. The Shekaih symbol is obviously a direct reference to the 3rd eye that the Zonai have, so they had to come after the Zonai and have some reverence to the FIRST king and queen that the Shikaih then were sworn to protect throughout the ages. The Shikaih already existed in SS and were protectors of the kingdom already in the past of SS, meaning the last of the Zonai where they got their symbol from would need to have come before SS as they would have no context for the symbol otherwise. It doesn't mention Demise or "goddess" Hylia. This could be that Ganondorf corrupting the secret stone might have created Demise in some way OR possibly from the corruption of the secret stone Ganondorf was possessed by Demise in a way to turn him into that fully evil being, then either way Demise was able to break free from the underworld AFTER Ganondorf brought the mobs to the surface and gave way for them to infest the lower area of Hyrule to eventually made a path for Demise to come from. As to Hylia she very well could be a descendant of Rauru and Sonia, with their powers it wouldn't be surprising if she also had powers to be able to seal Demise and use the remaining Zonai tech (and/or her power) to create Skyloft, since we don't know of that ancient civilization it wouldn't be surprising if we didn't know that it was Zonai tech that created Skyloft the same as the sky islands and hid them in the same way in SS as we don't see them in BotW until after what happens in TotK (part of this could be time travel issues caused by Zelda as well). We know from TotK that the "sky islands" we see were actually almost all on the ground in the past of TotK (including the temple of time). We also don't see the statues of Hylia around in the past cut scenes, we do see the back room from the ancient temple but not the large statue of Hylia, something that could have been created afterword to then be raised to the sky. The only major issue is the Rito. In the past of TotK we see both the Zora AND the Rito, however this one is easy enough explained. The Rito in Wind Waker just didn't know the real history because of the events and likely loss of most any text that would say otherwise. For whatever reason they decided that they were decendants of Zora, possibly because the Zora weren't around but they are already evolved fish people there is no reason or good way for them to evolve into bird people BUT they very well could have just created a kingdom of their own in the water when Hyrule was flooded and not take up any extra space on the tiny islands. I welcome any other ideas of course for discussion, but if you have some at the very least have something to back them up such as in game evidence that directly disputes OR Nintendo saying otherwise.

[@groovy3]

--spoilers for tears of the dragon-- people speculate that the memories take place after ss but before minish cap. this would make sense as the two last zonai die after the confrontation with ganondorf. sonia may have had a sibling who carried on the royal bloodline to strictly hylians which is why hylians are the dominant race after tears of the dragon

[@JohnA...]

@@groovy3 If it is anytime after SS where were the Zonai? They aren't just some minor tiny tribe, we are talking about the most advanced race we have seen so far in a Zelda game AND they are in Hyrule somewhere, so where are they? Some of the other races it could be easy to ignore, but the Zonai were described as having taken over Hyrule. This only makes sense if you fully ignore the rest of what I was talking about in my post. You have to leave out that somehow they were dominate enough to take over Hyrule, were seen as exceptionally powerful, that the Shekiah symbol is their 3rd eye yet the Shekiah were already established in SS, The fact that Rauru directly says he is the FIRST king of Hyrule and a point is make about that in the cut scenes, etc. Another thing I forgot in my post is the "Amber relics" in SS, while at the time when SS was made they were likely just a reference to the tomoe symbol, its almost a direct connection to TotK secret stones as the Amber Relic is shaped just like the secret stones (or better they made the secret stones shaped like the amber relics intentionally) and its description says "You got an Amber Relic! It's an amber-colored chunk of precious stone. Nobody knows why it's this shape" meaning it comes from a time before long enough that people don't know its meaning, very similar to the advanced civilization in SS that seem quite a bit like the Zonai where we also don't know anything about them just that they disappeared, again just like the Zonai. While there are a few inconsistencies that would need better explaining by Nintendo, time travel stories do that, as well as poorly thought out prequels, it still makes more sense for it to be before SS. If you put it anywhere after then you run into far more issues, specifically the problem with the Zonai not being around anywhere else and the references from SS. The biggest issue is that Nintendo didn't really plan sequence to start with the Zelda games, that was a much later thought, its why the maps are all different. So they could just play this off as "its a multiverse" or they might be re booting the series from BotW on and none of it matters.

[@ViolentDetour]

Is there ANY chance you mignt do Wind Waker?

[@interferno2297]

46:20 Whats the remix of the slow paced Music, I know the Song from WW or TP but forgot the Name :D

[@interferno2297]

Dragon Roost Island Remix jst Remembered what the song was called but havnt found the remix yet

[@Ibrex-ko4kb]

Great video as always, does anyone know the name of the theme playing at the end credits of the video? The theme slaps hard timestap 49:45

[@Viryl_TV]

That would be Master Kohga Battle from the OST. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbZZoF7nc2hq8k

[@kakkadasekazvam3968]

Sorry if innapropiate to ask but why did your tone change compared to previous vids like the one for prey. Personally I think it was AWESOME the way you spoke and put feelings behind your voice. I am not saying this of course to deminish your more recent work in any way and would love for you to see this comment and reply. Wish all good and thank you for telling us these stories 🙂

[@Oniri]

Wait, if the queen and king died, how is Zelda existing at all? Did they have a child off screen?

[@superkroger]

Love the androgyny of Rarua

[@AG-en5y]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@hiimbobbyo631]

Heads up, mineru is pronounced almost like mineral not min-air-ou

[@santi5395]

Do you think Link creates a sonic boom every time he uses a sky view tower?

[@AidanRatnage]

1:02 why is Link still so short then? 24:26 someone should've made sure they were both gone by cutting off Ganondorf's head or something while he's paralysed.

[@eisenkrieger2398]

more! more! MOOOOORRRREEEE! kylo ren meme you know ^^

[@nbmurphy75]

Plothole…. How is Zelda their descendant if Sonia died before having a child?

[@haileeraestout5567]

I Think She Was "Forbidden" From Having A Son Or Daughter And The Goddesses Made Sure Her Story Was Forgotten AND Link Had To HEAR What Minaru Was Saying

[@haarisajmeri9811]

I like you use special effects like the page template to explain the event's is pretty cool & yeah i was waiting for this BECAUSE I HATE ZELDA EVERYTIME I SEE HER SHE LEAVES LINK ALONE.

[@haileeraestout5567]

Well Zelda Is A Goddess And And Put You Hate It Everytime When Zelda Leaves Link Or When Something Bad Goes Wrong

[@ruinparadox4812]

We love it when lady lore calls out small, albeit glaring, problems in story telling. Like, Mineru, no one was even talking about eating the stones and you just suddenly drop that piece of information on zelda? I think the nintendo writers need to watch a tutorial or two on subtle writing.

[@rockmanraiden6627]

It was mentioned as a possible way to reach the future "the long way."

[@Premium-Content]

(Trying to avoid spoilers) I got the impression that she was asked to research possibilities. It seems like those who had the stones likely know about it, so it wasn’t fully out of nowhere.

[@Big_Dai]

@11:52 Interesting how we never really see any other "beings of Darkness".. And I also never understood how Ganondorf thought about making a Phantom Zelda. Most of story beats are mighty conveniences!! Nintendo should really up their game.

[@Premium-Content]

I don’t disagree, but I also don’t think that every little detail always needs to be explained. Nothing wrong with leaving some things for the viewer to interpret

[@Big_Dai]

@@Premium-Content I agree, there's no need to write down every detail. Allowing readers/viewers some imagination leeway always makes stories sink in. But a thing is describing every detail.. and another is leaving holes that don't make sense if people start to pay attention, which is something you totally want them to do! Instead of focusing on things they can't know about, like their mental and emotional state.. you distract them (and detract from the story) with actions and events that should NOT be perceived.

[@brandonhelcher3691]

How Ganondorf thought to make a phantom Zelda, my theory is this: Ganondorf isn't an idiot, and he notes the direct approach won't work. So he hears of a distant relative of Sonia suddenly staying at the castle. Perhaps having his phantom take her form to snoop around the castle at night would not only give him information, but might sow distrust between Zelda and the others. As for the how and why he has a phantom. Well the games have always been vague on the extent of his magical abilities. In OOT before he has the triforce, he's already able to summon monsters. So the powers he shows before getting the secret stone aren't too far fetched.

[@Big_Dai]

@@brandonhelcher3691 My question is, how does he immediately know that Zelda is completely gone and making a phantom of her is the right choice? He saw her teleport once in the past (after Sonia's death)! Might even think that is her ability (moving thing). And he was in no position to see where she fell, nor did he see Link down there either! Yet, he is a master strategist that immediately has a Zelda going everywhere asking people not to do things.. and no Link or someone else?

[@brandonhelcher3691]

@@Big_Dai Huh, good point. I was just focused on the Phantoms actions in the past. If anything he's probably aware that she shares Sonia's time power. From his POV he saw her use it moments before. The light she disappeared in was the same color, perhaps he pieced together from her confused reaction that the Zelda he fought then and the one he sees now are the same. Since as far as he knew she was stuck in the past, why not use her for to disrupt the kingdom while he recovers. I'll be honest these theories are basically off the top of my head, you've raised questions I haven't considered. Overall I agree with Premium-Content's point that not everything needs spelled out. But it's becoming clear to me that perhaps a few more solid details would have helped TOTK.

[@grovercarson3659]

Promo>SM 😑

[@RitzBitz-sf6tl]

I need more, and I need it now 🥲