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'''Midna''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈmɪdnə}} {{Respell|MID|nə}}),<ref>{{Cite web|quote=From Twilight Princess, Midna and Agitha join the battle. |published=August 4, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=10m1s|title=Hyrule Warriors Direct|site=YouTube}}</ref> the '''Twilight Princess''',<ref name=zantcurse>{{Cite|Midna... Foolish Twilight Princess... The curse on you cannot be broken... It was placed on you by the magic of my god! The power you held as leader of the Twili will never return!|Zant|TP}}</ref> is a main character in {{TP}}. She is a resident of the [[Twilight Realm]] and a descendant of the ancient [[Twili]] people.<ref name=Quote1>{{Cite|Do you now understand what I am? I'm a descendant of the tribe that was banished to the Twilight Realm!|Midna|TP}}</ref> At first she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for [[Link]],<ref>{{Cite|And I only cared about returning our world to normal... I didn't care what happened to the world of light, not at all.|Midna|TP}}</ref> but she ends up changing her attitude towards those who are willing to help her.<ref name=Quote2>{{Cite|But after witnessing the selfless lengths that Princess Zelda and you have gone to... Your sacrifices... I now know, in the bottom of my heart, that I must save this world, too. There is no other way.|Midna|TP}}</ref>
  
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|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈmɪdnə}} {{Respell|MID|nə}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= From Twilight Princess, Midna and Agitha join the battle. |published= August 4, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=10m1s|title= Hyrule Warriors Direct|site= YouTube}}</ref>
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|title= Twilight Princess<ref name="Twilight Princess">{{Cite|Midna... Foolish {{Color|TPHD Red|Twilight Princess}}... The {{Color|TPHD Red|curse}} on you cannot be {{Color|TPHD Red|broken}}... It was placed on you by the magic of {{Color|TPHD Red|my god}}! The {{Color|TPHD Red|power}} you held as {{Color|TPHD Red|leader of the Twili}} will never return!|Zant|TPHD}}</ref><br/>Leader of the Twili<ref name="Twilight Princess"/>
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|gender= Female<ref name="curse">{{Cite Book|quote= Midna: Princess of the Twilight Realm. A curse placed upon her by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities. In the Light World, she appears as a shadow.|book= HH |publisher= |page= 114}}</ref>
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{{Term/Store|Princess Midna||Series, TP, TPHD, MNPTP}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 276 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Welcome to the world of Picross.<br/><br/>I'm Midna.|Midna|MNPTP}}</ref> She is a resident of the [[Twilight Realm]] and a descendant of the ancient [[Twili]] people.<ref name="Descendant">{{Cite|Do you now understand what I am? I'm a {{Color|TPHD Red|descendant}} of the tribe that was banished to the {{Color|TPHD Red|Twilight Realm}}!|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
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[[File:800px-Midna3.jpg|thumb|left|Midna without the Fused Shadow on her head]]
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[[File:Midna3.jpg|thumb|left|Midna without the Fused Shadow on her head]]
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Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses [[Din (Goddess)|Din]], [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]], and [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]] after an event known as the [[Interloper War]].<ref name=Quote1/><ref>{{Cite|What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses.|Midna|TP}}</ref> This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{Cite|It was another world entirely... The antithesis of Hyrule, where the sun shines bright. Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light...|Midna|TP}}</ref>
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Princess Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses [[Din (Goddess)|Din]], [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]], and [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]] after an event known as the [[Interloper War]].<ref name="Descendant"/><ref>{{Cite|What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses.|Midna|TP}}</ref> This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{Cite|It was another world entirely... The antithesis of Hyrule, where the sun shines bright. Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light...|Midna|TP}}</ref>
   
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Prior to the events of ''Twilight Princess'', [[Zant]], one of the Twili, overthrew Midna from her throne and placed a curse on her, giving her the imp form that she maintains for most of the game and depriving her of the magical powers that are granted to the leader of the Twili.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Midna: Princess of the Twilight Realm. A curse placed upon her by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities. In the Light World, she appears as a shadow.|book= Hyrule Historia|page=114|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|But would they acknowledge me as their king? No! And as such, I was denied the magic powers befitting our ruler.|Zant|TP}}</ref> Midna, already in possession of a [[Fused Shadow]], leaves the Twilight Realm and witnesses [[Wolf Link|Link as a wolf]] being taken away by a [[Shadow Beast]].<ref>{{Cite|As a ruler who fled her people, I'm hardly qualified to forgive you. In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. That's why when I found you, I thought I could use you, Link.|Midna|TP}}</ref> Knowing the Twili legend that the Hero would appear as a "divine beast," Midna follows Link to his prison cell in the [[Castle Town Sewers]] and tells him she'll help him escape if Link does exactly as he's told.<ref>{{Cite|But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> The pair eventually exit the sewers and go to a tower in [[Hyrule Castle]] to meet with [[Princess Zelda]], who Midna mockingly calls "Twilight Princess" and blames for Hyrule's current state.<ref name=Quote3>{{Cite|Poor thing, he has no idea where this is or what's happened... So, don't you think you should explain to him what you've managed to do? You owe him that much... ...Twilight Princess! Eee hee!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
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Prior to the events of {{TP|-}}, [[Zant]], one of the Twili, overthrew Midna from her throne and placed a curse on her, giving her the imp form that she maintains for most of the game and depriving her of the magical powers that are granted to the leader of the Twili.<ref name="curse"/><ref>{{Cite|But would they acknowledge me as their king? No! And as such, I was denied the magic powers befitting our ruler.|Zant|TP}}</ref> Midna, already in possession of a [[Fused Shadow]], leaves the Twilight Realm and witnesses [[Wolf Link|Link as a wolf]] being taken away by a [[Shadow Beast]].<ref>{{Cite|As a ruler who fled her people, I'm hardly qualified to forgive you. In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. That's why when I found you, I thought I could use you, Link.|Midna|TP}}</ref> Knowing the Twili legend that the Hero would appear as a "divine beast," Midna follows Link to his prison cell in the [[Castle Town Sewers]] and tells him that she will [[Link's Partners|help him]] escape if Link does exactly as he is told.<ref>{{Cite|But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> At first, she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for [[Link]],<ref>{{Cite|And I only cared about returning our world to normal... I didn't care what happened to the world of light, not at all.|Midna|TP}}</ref> but she ends up changing her attitude towards those who are willing to help her.<ref name=Quote2>{{Cite|But after witnessing the selfless lengths that Princess Zelda and you have gone to... Your sacrifices... I now know, in the bottom of my heart, that I must save this world, too. There is no other way.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The pair eventually exit the sewers and go to a tower in [[Hyrule Castle]] to meet with [[Princess Zelda]], whom Midna mockingly calls "Twilight Princess" and blames for Hyrule's current state.<ref name=Quote3>{{Cite|Poor thing, he has no idea where this is or what's happened... So, don't you think you should explain to him what you've managed to do? You owe him that much... ...Twilight Princess! Eee hee!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
   
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After the meeting with Zelda, Midna reminds Link that he must still save [[Ilia]] and the rest of the [[Ordon Village|Ordon]] children that were kidnapped, saying that she'll be happy to help the young hero if he acts like her "servant."<ref>{{Cite|I guess a promise is a promise, so I'll let you go back to where you first tumbled into twilight... But...are you really sure you should be going back? Are you sure you aren't forgetting anything important? Eee hee! Do you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna would be happy to help you! But... Well, you'd have to be my servant...and like a servant, you'd have to do exactly as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once Link finds the first [[Fused Shadow]] in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], Midna reveals that was the item that she was looking for, but refuses to tell Link their exact purpose or what she plans to do with them.<ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Well done! That's...what I was looking for. That's a Fused Shadow. It's what the light spirit called dark power... There's a total of three Fused Shadows. I think the other light spirits have the rest... If you want to know exactly what Fused Shadows are... Well, maybe I'll tell you if you find the other two.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form.<ref name=Quote4>{{Cite|Remember what Faron the light spirit said... He said you would need the Fused Shadows to defeat the dark overlord Zant and save the world...|Midna|TP}}</ref> Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world.
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After the meeting with Zelda, Midna reminds Link that he must still save [[Ilia]] and the rest of the [[Ordon Village|Ordon]] children that were kidnapped, saying that she will be happy to help the young hero if he acts like her "servant."<ref>{{Cite|I guess a promise is a promise, so I'll let you go back to where you first tumbled into twilight... But...are you really sure you should be going back? Are you sure you aren't forgetting anything important? Eee hee! Do you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna would be happy to help you! But... Well, you'd have to be my servant...and like a servant, you'd have to do exactly as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once Link finds the first [[Fused Shadow]] in the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}}, Midna reveals that was the item that she was looking for, but refuses to tell Link their exact purpose or what she plans to do with them.<ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Well done! That's...what I was looking for. That's a Fused Shadow. It's what the light spirit called dark power... There's a total of three Fused Shadows. I think the other light spirits have the rest... If you want to know exactly what Fused Shadows are... Well, maybe I'll tell you if you find the other two.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form.<ref name=Quote4>{{Cite|Remember what Faron the light spirit said... He said you would need the Fused Shadows to defeat the dark overlord Zant and save the world...|Midna|TP}}</ref> Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world.
   
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Upon collecting all Fused Shadows, Zant confronts Link and Midna in the [[Lanayru Spring]] and easily takes the Fused Shadows from them. He then tries to persuade Midna to join his side, but after she refuses, he holds her up in front of the [[Light Spirit]] [[Lanayru (Spirit)|Lanayru]], who gravely injures Midna by overexposing her to its light. With Link now once again as a wolf and Midna nearing death, the young hero takes her to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle.<ref>{{Cite|And that, Midna, is why... I need you. Not just for me, but for all of our people... Lend me your power. So be it... I will return you to the light world you covet!|Zant|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Link, hero chosen by the goddesses... Go to the princess locked away in the castle.|A Light Spirit|TP}}</ref> The dying Midna, no longer caring for her sake, asks that Zelda tell Link how to break his curse since he is the only one who can defeat Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Please... Please tell me... How do we break...the curse on this one? This...is the one... You need him...to save your world! That's why... Princess... Please...You must help Link...|Midna|TP}}</ref> As a last request, Midna pleads to Zelda to inform Link where he can find the [[Mirror of Twilight]]<ref>{{Cite|Princess... I have one last request... Can you tell him...where to find the Mirror of Twilight?|Midna|TP}}</ref>. Zelda, realizing who Midna really is and touched by her consideration of the world of light despite her injures, chooses to revive the Twili by transferring her soul within Midna's body,<ref name=ZeldaRescuesMidna>{{Cite|Midna... I believe I understand now just who and what you are... Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Once Princess Zelda's spirit, which remained inside Midna, was returned to her body, she defended Link using the Light Arrows.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=117|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> disappearing in the process. After seeing the unselfish acts made by Zelda and Link, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant.<ref name=Quote2/> The duo eventually arrive to the Gerudo Desert, where Midna asks for Link's help in finding the [[Mirror of Twilight]], their last potential link to Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, but listen, Link... I've got a little favor to ask... Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It's hidden somewhere in Hyrule... Yes, the Mirror of Twilight... Our last potential link to Zant!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
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Upon collecting all Fused Shadows, Zant confronts Link and Midna in the [[Spring of the Spirit Lanayru]] and easily takes the Fused Shadows from them. He then tries to persuade Midna to join his side, but after she refuses, he holds her up in front of the [[Light Spirit]] [[Lanayru (Spirit)|Lanayru]], who gravely injures Midna by overexposing her to its light. With Link now once again as a wolf and Midna nearing death, the young hero takes her to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle.<ref>{{Cite|And that, Midna, is why... I need you. Not just for me, but for all of our people... Lend me your power. So be it... I will return you to the light world you covet!|Zant|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Link, hero chosen by the goddesses... Go to the princess locked away in the castle.|Spirit of Light|TP}}</ref> The dying Midna, no longer caring for her sake, asks that Zelda tell Link how to break his curse since he is the only one who can defeat Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Please... Please tell me... How do we break...the curse on this one? This...is the one... You need him...to save your world! That's why... Princess... Please...You must help Link...|Midna|TP}}</ref> As a last request, Midna pleads to Zelda to inform Link where he can find the [[Mirror of Twilight]].<ref>{{Cite|Princess... I have one last request... Can you tell him...where to find the Mirror of Twilight?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Zelda, realizing who Midna really is and touched by her consideration of the world of light despite her injuries, chooses to revive the Twili by transferring her soul to Midna's body,<ref name=ZeldaRescuesMidna>{{Cite|Midna... I believe I understand now just who and what you are... Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Once Princess Zelda's spirit, which remained inside Midna, was returned to her body, she defended Link using the Light Arrows.|book= HH |publisher= |page= 117}}</ref> disappearing in the process. After seeing the selfless acts made by Link and Zelda, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant.<ref name=Quote2/> The duo eventually arrive at Gerudo Desert, where Midna asks for Link's help in finding the [[Mirror of Twilight]], their last potential link to Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, but listen, Link... I've got a little favor to ask... Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It's hidden somewhere in Hyrule... Yes, the Mirror of Twilight... Our last potential link to Zant!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
   
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Eventually, Midna and Link reach the [[Mirror Chamber]] and find that the Mirror of Twilight has been broken into four [[Mirror Shards]], with only one of them remaining in the mirror. After learning from the [[Sage]]s the location of the remaining three shards, the pair find them and return to the Mirror Chamber to complete the mirror, where the Sages reveal that Midna is the true Twilight Princess and ruler of the Twili race,<ref>{{Cite|I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive our carelessness... O Twilight Princess.|The Sages|TP}}</ref> not Zelda, who had previously been defined as the Twilight Princess by Midna herself,<ref name=Quote3/> presumably to keep a cover on her identity. Zant, after usurping the throne from Midna, placed a curse on her that gave her the form she maintains for most of the game. This curse could presumably not be lifted until [[Ganon]]dorf, the source of Zant's power, was defeated.<ref name=zantcurse/>
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Eventually, Midna and Link reach the [[Mirror Chamber]] and find that the Mirror of Twilight has been broken into four [[Mirror Shards]], with only one of them remaining in the Mirror. After learning the locations of the remaining three Shards from the [[Sages]], the pair find them and return to the Mirror Chamber to complete the Mirror, where the Sages reveal that Midna is the true Twilight Princess and ruler of the Twili race,<ref>{{Cite|I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive our carelessness... O Twilight Princess.|Sage|TP}}</ref> not Zelda, who had previously been defined as the Twilight Princess by Midna herself,<ref name=Quote3/> presumably to keep a cover on her identity. Zant, after usurping the throne from Midna, placed a curse on her that gave her the form she maintains for most of the game. This curse could presumably not be lifted until [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], the source of Zant's power, was defeated.<ref name="Twilight Princess"/>
   
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[[File:TP Midna Using Fused Shadows.png|thumb|right|220px|Midna's transformation]]
   
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Once Link has defeated Zant in battle, Midna is shocked to see that her curse is not lifted, which would enable her to regain her powers. Angered, she uses only a fraction of the power that the Fused Shadows hold to destroy Zant, and is utterly bewildered by their power.<ref>{{Cite|I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... I did THAT using only a fraction of my ancestors' magic?!|Midna|TP}}</ref> With the help of her ancestor's magic, Midna uses its power to transform into a giant, spider-like beast with a large pole-arm weapon to break the pyramid-shaped barrier around [[Hyrule Castle]], allowing the duo entry into the castle hall where Ganondorf and Zelda are located. Link, after a small confrontation between Midna and Ganondorf, successfully drives Ganondorf from out of [[Puppet Zelda|Zelda's body]]. However, because Ganondorf's spirit reappears, Midna chooses to sacrifice herself by using the Fused Shadow's power once again in an attempt to destroy Ganondorf. Before doing so, she transports Link and Zelda against their wishes out of the castle before she is seen transforming into the spider-like beast, fully intent in killing Ganondorf. Outside of the castle, Link and Zelda witness an explosion coming from Hyrule Castle, but it is soon revealed that Midna's sacrifice was in vain: shortly thereafter, Ganondorf is seen holding up the helmet part of the Fused Shadows that was Midna's trademark garment, breaking it in his hand to symbolize her defeat.
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Once Link has defeated Zant in battle, Midna is shocked to see that her curse is not lifted, which would enable her to regain her powers. Angered, she uses only a fraction of the power that the Fused Shadows hold to destroy Zant, and is utterly bewildered by their power.<ref>{{Cite|I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... I did THAT using only a fraction of my ancestors' magic?!|Midna|TP}}</ref> With the help of her ancestors' magic, Midna transforms into a giant, spider-like beast with a large pole-arm weapon to break the pyramid-shaped barrier around [[Hyrule Castle]], allowing the duo entry into the Castle hall where Ganondorf and Zelda are located. Link, after a small confrontation between Midna and Ganondorf, successfully drives Ganondorf out of [[Puppet Zelda|Zelda's body]]. However, because Ganondorf's spirit reappears, Midna chooses to sacrifice herself by using the Fused Shadows' power once again in an attempt to destroy Ganondorf. Before doing so, she warps Link and Zelda out of the Castle before she transforms into the spider-like beast, fully intent on killing Ganondorf. Outside of the Castle, Link and Zelda witness an explosion coming from Hyrule Castle, but it is soon revealed that Midna's sacrifice was in vain: shortly thereafter, Ganondorf is seen holding up the helmet part of the Fused Shadows that was Midna's trademark garment, breaking it in his hand to symbolize her defeat.
   
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After Link, with some assistance from Zelda, defeats Ganondorf once and for all, the Light Spirits revive Midna and break the curse placed on her by Ganondorf and Zant, allowing Midna to regain her true form. In a comical moment when Link first sees her true form, she is amused by his silence and asks, "Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?"
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After Link, with assistance from Zelda, defeats Ganondorf once and for all, the Light Spirits revive Midna and break the curse placed on her by Ganondorf's magic, allowing Midna to regain her true form. In a comical moment when Link first sees her true form, she is amused by his silence and asks, "Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?"<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>
   
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Before going back to the Twilight Realm, Midna bids Princess Zelda and Link farewell at the Mirror Chamber and asks that everyone "...remember that there is another world bound to this one." She then addresses the young hero by beginning with the word "I..." but never finishes her sentence. Instead, she sheds a single tear, which, upon contact with the Mirror of Twilight, destroys it completely, severing the only link between the two worlds.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you... Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link...I...See you later...|Midna|TP}}</ref> She quickly runs to the platform to be taken back to the Twilight Realm, smiling at Link as she does so, before disappearing into her world completely.
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Before returning to the Twilight Realm, Midna bids Link and Princess Zelda farewell in the Mirror Chamber and tells them to remember that there is always another world bound to the one that currently exists.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Well...I guess this is farewell, huh? Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know. But... Never forget that there's another world bound to this one.}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref><!-- <ref>{{Cite|Shadow and light are two sides of the same coin... One cannot exist without the other. I know now the reason the goddesses left the Mirror of Twilight in this world... They left it because it was their design that we should meet. Yes... That is what I believe.|Princess Zelda|TPHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Zelda... Your words are kind, and your heart is true. If all in Hyrule are like you... Then maybe you'll do all right.}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref> --> She then addresses the young hero with "I... see you later." She sheds a single tear which, upon contact with the Mirror of Twilight, destroys it completely, severing the only link between the two worlds.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Thank you... Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link... I... See you later...}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref> She quickly runs to the platform to be taken back to the Twilight Realm, smiling at Link as she does so, before disappearing into her world completely.
   
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== Physical Description ==
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==Characteristics and Gameplay==
  
 
[[File:Midnao.jpg|thumb|right|Midna's true form]]
  
[[File:Midnao.jpg|thumb|right|Midna's true form]]
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Standing a head taller than Princess Zelda, Midna possesses orange hair, red eyes and a pale blueish complexion from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to Zant's leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, and a headdress (or crown). Strangely, she slightly resembles [[Veran]] from {{OoA}}.
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Standing a head taller than Princess Zelda, Midna possesses orange hair, red eyes and a pale blueish complexion from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to Zant's leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, with a shackle, and a headdress (or crown). Her design has an "air of the Middle East" to it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= If Zelda is a Western-style princess, Midna has the air of the Middle East. |book= HH |publisher= |page= 172}}</ref>
   
 
Since Midna is one of the Twili, Midna is unable to withstand the light in Hyrule and, as such, hides in Link's shadow whenever he is in the [[Light World]]. After Princess Zelda sacrifices herself and transfers her light essence to Midna, she is able from then on to take her physical form even when she's not in the Twilight; however, she still chooses to hide in Link's shadow for most of the game.
  
Since Midna is one of the Twili, Midna is unable to withstand the light in Hyrule and, as such, hides in Link's shadow whenever he is in the [[Light World]]. After Princess Zelda sacrifices herself and transfers her light essence to Midna, she is able from then on to take her physical form even when she's not in the Twilight; however, she still chooses to hide in Link's shadow for most of the game.
   
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Midna's function in the game is like that of Link's previous [[Fairy Companion|companions]]: she helps the player learn the controls for the game and often gives Link hints on what to do or where to go next. When Link is a [[Wolf Link|Wolf]], Midna will ride on top of him and be able to create an energy field to help the young hero lock on to enemies and defeat them easily, as seen in the case of [[Shadow Beast]]s. Players can choose to talk to Midna at any time by pressing the "Z" button on the GameCube controller or up on the Directional Pad on the Wii Remote. When Wolf Link is in a certain area or near a faraway platform, Midna's icon will flash, which, when pressed, will make Midna float over to that area that Wolf Link can jump to. This is especially helpful to Link since it allows him to reach otherwise inaccessible platforms. Obtaining the [[Shadow Crystal]] later on in the game will allow Midna to switch Link between human and wolf as desired.
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Midna's function in the game is like that of Link's previous companions: she helps the player learn the controls for the game and often gives Link hints on what to do or where to go next. When Link is a [[Wolf Link|Wolf]], Midna will ride on top of him and be able to create an energy field to help the young hero lock on to enemies and defeat them easily, as seen in the case of [[Shadow Beast]]s. Players can choose to talk to Midna at any time by pressing the "Z" button on the GameCube controller or up on the Directional Pad on the Wii Remote. When Wolf Link is in a certain area or near a faraway platform, Midna's icon will flash, which, when pressed, will make Midna float over to that area that Wolf Link can jump to. This is especially helpful to Link since it allows him to reach otherwise inaccessible platforms. Obtaining the [[Shadow Crystal]] later on in the game will allow Midna to switch Link between human and wolf as desired.
   
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== Abilities ==
 
[[File:Midnailia.jpg|thumb|right|Midna pretending to be Ilia]]
  
[[File:Midnailia.jpg|thumb|right|Midna pretending to be Ilia]]
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Throughout the course of the game, Midna portrays several abilities both in the Light and Twilight worlds. The most notable one is that she is able to [[warping|warp]] Link through the portals of the Twilight at any given time (provided that Link can transform into a wolf without anyone noticing him).<ref>{{Cite|I'll use my power to take you to the location of the open portal... Pick where you want to go.|Midna|TP}}</ref> She seems to do this with ease, and is capable of it with any kind of object or person: at one point, Midna warps a bridge and a giant rock from [[Death Mountain]] in order to help Link during his quest.<ref>{{Cite|When most people enter the twilight, they can't come out this easily. You'd better be grateful!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Another ability seen in the beginning of ''Twilight Princess'' is the capability of walking through walls and other objects, as witnessed when she easily disintegrates and reintegrates as she gets through Link's cell in Hyrule Castle. Moreover, she can easily change her appearance and transform into other people: Midna changes her appearance to look exactly like [[Ilia]] and [[Colin]] as she reminds Link of who else he needs to rescue.
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Throughout the course of the game, Midna portrays several abilities both in the Light and Twilight worlds. The most notable one is that she is able to [[warping|warp]] Link through the portals of the Twilight at any given time (provided that Link can transform into a wolf without anyone noticing him).<ref>{{Cite|I'll use my power to take you to the location of the open portal... Pick where you want to go.|Midna|TP}}</ref> She seems to do this with ease, and is capable of it with any kind of object or person: at one point, Midna warps a bridge and a giant rock from [[Death Mountain]] in order to help Link during his quest.<ref>{{Cite|When most people enter the twilight, they can't come out this easily. You'd better be grateful!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Another ability seen in the beginning of {{TP|-}} is the capability of walking through walls and other objects, as witnessed when she easily disintegrates and reintegrates as she gets through Link's cell in Hyrule Castle. Moreover, she can easily change her appearance and transform into other people: Midna changes her appearance to look exactly like [[Ilia]] and [[Colin]] as she reminds Link of who else he needs to rescue.
   
 
After Link gathers a sword and a shield for Midna to use, she tries to use them, but is displeased by their power, so she vanishes them into the Twilight and keeps them for Link until they are needed. She can also hide in the light world as Link's shadow while he's in his human form.<ref>{{Cite|I want to keep a low profile, so I'll hide in your shadow when you're human, but I can change you whenever.|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Do you mind if I continue to hide as your shadow while you're in human form?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once he turns into Wolf Link, she can use her hair to pull switches or make a power field around her for Wolf Link to attack enemies within that range.<ref>{{Cite|You just hold down [B] and I'll expand an energy field, so enclose all the enemies within it and release!|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Press and hold [B] and I'll put up a dark energy field... You trap all of these guys inside of it and then release the button!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
  
After Link gathers a sword and a shield for Midna to use, she tries to use them, but is displeased by their power, so she vanishes them into the Twilight and keeps them for Link until they are needed. She can also hide in the light world as Link's shadow while he's in his human form.<ref>{{Cite|I want to keep a low profile, so I'll hide in your shadow when you're human, but I can change you whenever.|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Do you mind if I continue to hide as your shadow while you're in human form?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once he turns into Wolf Link, she can use her hair to pull switches or make a power field around her for Wolf Link to attack enemies within that range.<ref>{{Cite|You just hold down [B] and I'll expand an energy field, so enclose all the enemies within it and release!|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Press and hold [B] and I'll put up a dark energy field... You trap all of these guys inside of it and then release the button!|Midna|TP}}</ref>
   
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These powers are just some of the many other abilities that Midna seems to possess, another being that she easily frees Wolf Link from his chain and imprisonment by simply concentrating a small ball of energy between her hands. The most important power contained within the true Twilight Princess is the ability to utterly shatter the Mirror of Twilight. Zant, the Usurper King, was only able to destroy the mirror into fragments,<ref>{{Cite|Only the true leader of the Twili can utterly destroy the Mirror of Twilight...so Zant could merely break it into pieces.|The Sages|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Zant could only break the Mirror of Twilight into shards... He couldn't utterly shatter it.|Midna|TP}}</ref> and it's only Midna's true powers that can completely obliterate the Mirror.<ref>{{Cite|Only the true ruler of the Twili can destroy the Mirror of Twilight.|Midna|TP}}</ref>
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These powers are just some of the many other abilities that Midna seems to possess, another being that she easily frees Wolf Link from his chain and imprisonment by simply concentrating a small ball of energy between her hands. The most important power contained within the true Twilight Princess is the ability to utterly shatter the Mirror of Twilight. Zant, the Usurper King, was only able to destroy the mirror into fragments,<ref>{{Cite|Only the true leader of the Twili can utterly destroy the Mirror of Twilight...so Zant could merely break it into pieces.|Sage|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Zant could only break the Mirror of Twilight into shards... He couldn't utterly shatter it.|Midna|TP}}</ref> and it's only Midna's true powers that can completely obliterate the Mirror.<ref>{{Cite|Only the true ruler of the Twili can destroy the Mirror of Twilight.|Midna|TP}}</ref>
   
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==Personality and Relationship With Other Characters==
  
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===Link===
  
 
[[File:Linkmidnalove2.jpg|thumb|200px|Link and Midna standing before Hyrule Castle]]
  
[[File:Linkmidnalove2.jpg|thumb|200px|Link and Midna standing before Hyrule Castle]]
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Upon meeting Link while he is in wolf form, Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest.<ref>{{Cite|Fine... Link... You can... You can get to the woods...on your own, right?|Midna|TP}}</ref> She admits that she initially intended to use Link just as a tool to gather the Fused Shadows and crush Zant, not caring a single bit about the [[Light World]] and its destiny. But because of the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna (by infusing her with the Triforce of Wisdom and thus losing her physical form in the Twilight version of Hyrule), she gains a true respect for the people of the light, wanting to do everything in her grasp to save both worlds.<ref name=Quote2/>
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Upon meeting Link while he is in wolf form, Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest.<ref>{{Cite|Fine... Link... You can... You can get to the woods...on your own, right?|Midna|TP}}</ref> She admits that she initially intended to use Link as a tool to gather the Fused Shadows and crush Zant, not caring about the [[Light World]] and its destiny. However, after witnessing the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna (by infusing her with her life force and thus losing her physical form), she gains respect for the people of the light, wanting to do everything in her grasp to save both worlds.<ref name=Quote2/>
   
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From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable and kind to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganondorf, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated however, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganondorf. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form. Noticing Link's surprise, she jokingly says to him: "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?," somewhat of a fourth-wall jab at Link being a silent protagonist.
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From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable and kind to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganondorf, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganondorf. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form. Noticing Link's surprise, she jokingly says to him: "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?," somewhat of a fourth-wall jab at Link being a silent protagonist.
   
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Zelda, Link and Midna return to the [[Mirror of Twilight]], where the latter breaks it, to both Zelda and Link's surprise, seemingly sealing the worlds of Light and Twilight from each other forever, as only the true ruler of the Twilight Realm could destroy the Mirror. Shedding a single tear (which is used to destroy the Mirror), her parting words are "Link... I... See you later." However, this is not what the Japanese text literally translates to. Her last words, in Japanese, were "リンク…ま…またな…", which translates to "Link...s...see you."
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Link, Princess Zelda and Midna return to the [[Mirror of Twilight]], where the latter breaks it, to both Zelda and Link's surprise, seemingly sealing the worlds of Light and Twilight from each other forever, as only the true ruler of the Twilight Realm can destroy the Mirror. Shedding a single tear (which is used to destroy the Mirror), her parting words are "Link... I... See you later." However, this is not what the Japanese text literally translates to. Her last words, in Japanese, were "リンク…ま…またな…", which translates to "Link...s...see you."
   
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When Link first meets Zelda, Midna addresses her as "Twilight Princess,"<ref name=Quote3/> and seems to be very aggressive and supercilious of her and her decision to choose Hyrule being turned to Twilight over death. Midna often mocks Zelda throughout the game.<ref>{{Cite|But Zant will never be my king! I have nothing but scorn for his supposed strength. Not that your Zelda is much better...|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It still appalls me that this world of light is controlled by that princess. A carefree youth, a life of luxury. How does that teach duty?|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref name=Quote3/> It isn't until Zelda sacrifices herself, imbuing Midna with her light to save her life that she gains respect for her and the people of the light.<ref name=Quote2/>
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===Zelda===
  
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When Link first meets Zelda, Midna addresses her as "Twilight Princess,"<ref name=Quote3/> and seems to be very aggressive and supercilious of her and her decision to choose Hyrule being turned to Twilight over death. Midna often mocks Zelda throughout the game.<ref>{{Cite|But Zant will never be my king! I have nothing but scorn for his supposed strength. Not that your Zelda is much better...|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It still appalls me that this world of light is controlled by that princess. A carefree youth, a life of luxury. How does that teach duty?|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref name=Quote3/> It isn't until Zelda sacrifices herself, imbuing Midna with her Light to save her life that she gains respect for her and the people of the Light.<ref name=Quote2/>
  
   
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During the final battle, Ganondorf possesses Zelda's body, and Midna tries to use her own to protect the princess. When this fails, Midna looks ready to attack Zelda, but softens and sadly places her hand on Zelda's cheek, and is attacked by [[Possessed Zelda|Ganon's Puppet Zelda]]. When she awakens from the attack, Midna uses the [[Fused Shadows]] to eradicate Ganon's presence from Zelda, placing her out of harms way. When Dark Beast Ganon is defeated, the light Zelda gave Midna is returned to her. Zelda says that she and Midna's hearts were as one briefly, and she understands Midna's suffering.<ref>{{Cite|Say nothing, Midna... Your heart and mine were as one, however briefly...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref>
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During the final battle, Ganondorf possesses Zelda's body, and Midna tries to use her own to protect the princess. When this fails, Midna looks ready to attack Zelda, but softens and sadly places her hand on Zelda's cheek, and is attacked by [[Possessed Zelda|Ganon's Puppet Zelda]]. When she awakens from the attack, Midna uses the [[Fused Shadows]] to eradicate Ganon's presence from Zelda, placing her out of harm's way. When Dark Beast Ganon is defeated, the light Zelda gave Midna is returned to her. Zelda says that her and Midna's hearts were as one briefly, and she understands Midna's suffering.<ref>{{Cite|Say nothing, Midna... Your heart and mine were as one, however briefly...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref>
   
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When Ganondorf resurfaces later, Midna sacrifices herself to attempt to defeat him, and sends Zelda and Link away to safety. Although it appears as if she has died, Midna is later returned to her true form after Ganon's defeat. At the [[Mirror of Twilight]], Midna intends to leave and says that light and shadow can´t mix.<ref>{{Cite|Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The true Twilight Princess says "your words are kind, and your heart is true," but later she departs regardless, shattering the Mirror.
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When Ganondorf resurfaces later, Midna sacrifices herself to attempt to defeat him, and warps Link and Zelda outside the Castle to safety. Although it appears as if she has died, Midna is later returned to her true form after Ganon's defeat. At the [[Mirror of Twilight]], Midna intends to leave and says that light and shadow cannot mix.<ref>{{Cite|Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The true Twilight Princess says "your words are kind, and your heart is true."
   
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===Zant===
  
 
The Usurper King [[Zant]] turned the Twilight Princess, Midna, into an imp to prevent her from retaking the throne and as punishment for defying him. Midna seeks nothing else than to destroy him, using Link to collect pieces of the [[Fused Shadows]] that may defeat Zant.<ref name=Quote4/> Nothing is known of Zant and Midna's previous relationship, but it is nothing but hatred when the game begins. Fans speculate that Zant and Midna both belong to the royal family, hence Zant's expectation that he would ascend to the throne.
  
The Usurper King [[Zant]] turned the Twilight Princess, Midna, into an imp to prevent her from retaking the throne and as punishment for defying him. Midna seeks nothing else than to destroy him, using Link to collect pieces of the [[Fused Shadows]] that may defeat Zant.<ref name=Quote4/> Nothing is known of Zant and Midna's previous relationship, but it is nothing but hatred when the game begins. Fans speculate that Zant and Midna both belong to the royal family, hence Zant's expectation that he would ascend to the throne.
   
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Although Midna doesn't know it initially, it is Ganondorf who pulls the strings behind Zant, who overthrew Midna and changed her into an imp with Ganondorf's power. He intended to become ruler of both the Twilight and the Light, and Midna says to him she will do everything to deny him. Midna also attempts to kill Ganondorf using the power of the Fused Shadows, but fails.
  
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[[File:HW Midna Render.png|right|80px]]
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In {{HW}} and {{HW|L}}, Midna appears as a playable Warrior. She uses the [[Shackle]] as her Weapon, with which she uses to conjure powerful Twilight attacks. Her fighting style is brutal and wild, often consisting of her grabbing and throwing her enemies using her hair as well as summoning Shadow Wolves to attack.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= This impish Twili princess can ride a shadow wolf into battle and swat down enemies with her magical, hand-like locks of hair.|author= Nintendo|published= n.d.|retrieved=October 26, 2014|url= http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/characters/|title= Official Site - Hyrule Warriors for Wii U|site= Zelda.com|type=}}</ref> One of Midna's attacks transforms her into her Fused Shadow form from {{TP|-}}.
   
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In the game's [[Legend Mode]], [[Cia]] is said to have transformed Midna into her imp form and she is now searching for Cia in order to be changed back. She is first encountered as a villain by [[Lana]] and [[Agitha]] in "[[Land of Twilight]]", having stolen Agitha's [[Goddess Butterfly]] after learning it could guide her to Cia. She is soon tracked down by Lana and defeated, conceding defeat and surrendering the butterfly. However after learning that the [[Hyrulean Forces]] are not aided with Cia, she willingly joins their cause and travels with them to the [[Palace of Twilight (Hyrule Warriors)|Palace of Twilight]], where the era's [[Gate of Souls]] is being guarded by Zant.
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[[File:HW Midna - Standard Outfit.png|right|80px]]
  
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Midna appears as a playable Warrior in {{HW}}. This marks her first major role in a game since ''Twilight Princess'', as well as her first playable appearance in any game. [[Cia]] is said to have transformed Midna into her imp form and she is searching for Cia in order to be changed back. She is first encountered as a villain by [[Agitha]] and [[Lana]], having stolen Agitha's butterfly. She wields a weapon named Shackles, on a Shadow Wolf similar in appearance to Wolf Link.<ref>{{cite web|quote= This impish Twili princess can ride a shadow wolf into battle and swat down enemies with her magical, hand-like locks of hair.|author= Nintendo|published= n.d.|retrieved=October 26, 2014|url= http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/characters/|title= Official Site - Hyrule Warriors for Wii U|site= Zelda.com|type=}}</ref> One of Midna's special moves is her Fused Shadow form from ''Twilight Princess''.
 
   
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When defeated in battle as an opponent, Midna may either drop a lock of her [[Midna's Hair|Hair]] as a silver [[Material]], or her piece of [[Midna's Fused Shadow|Fused Shadow]] as a gold Material.
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Her fighting style is very odd and wild, often consisting of Midna grabbing and throwing enemies as well as using her Twilit Wolves. While she does have great area coverage and her grapples are useful, she has obvious gaps in her combos, her initial strike has a bit of windup unless she's already dashing, and her Special Move can completely miss an enemy when used at point blank range. Thus, proper spacing is key in order to fully utilize her moveset which can keep enemies at arm's reach.
  
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Midna's true form, known as '''Twili Midna''', is also available as a separate, playable Warrior. She is available through the release of the ''Twilight Princess'' DLC pack in the original game, or by default in {{HWL}}. In this form, she uses the Mirror as her chosen weapon type. Beneath her life bar is a Twilight gauge that fills as she attacks enemies, which in turn lets her use her powerful Charge attack far more quickly. The Mirror seems to be influenced by Midna's power to warp objects in ''Twilight Princess''. Typically she uses a stone hand for melee attacks, but her combos have a variety of finishes such as conjuring the cannon Link used to reach the [[City in the Sky]], bludgeoning enemies with a bridge, or summoning wolves (though unlike her imp form, they are gigantic in size). Her [[Focus Spirit]] attack is a reenactment of the ending of ''Twilight Princess'' where she shattered the Mirror of Twilight, though in this case she apparently shatters reality itself.
  
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At some point after Link received the legendary Master Sword, Princess Zelda and Midna wander off to the Palace of Twilight to attack a mysterious darkness. Coincidentally, Linkle appears as she had been lost once again. Linkle discovers a magical crystal, which accidentally transforms the imp Midna into her true form. With her new powers awakened, Twili Midna and Linkle battle to save the Princess of Hyrule.
  
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In {{SSBB}}, Midna appears as two [[Sticker]]s and a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]]. "Midna's Desperate Hour" also appears as an unlockable song which plays on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage (though the song was renamed "Midna's Lament"). In {{SSB4}}, Midna appears as an {{ssb|Assist Trophy}}. When summoned, she attacks opponents with her hair in its arm form. She also appears as a Trophy.
  
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[[File:MNPTP Midna Tutorial.png|right|thumb|200px|Midna teaching how to play ''Picross'']]
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|A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on whims. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.
  
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Whenever a puzzle is solved, Midna gives the option of posting the resulting image to [[Miiverse]], along with an optional message or drawing from the player, which can feature [[Miiverse Stamp]]s of the solved puzzles.
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==Trivia==
  
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Princess Midna is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[4][5] She is a resident of the Twilight Realm and a descendant of the ancient Twili people.[6]

Biography

Twilight Princess

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Midna without the Fused Shadow on her head

Princess Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses Din, Farore, and Nayru after an event known as the Interloper War.[6][7] This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm.[8]

Prior to the events of Twilight Princess, Zant, one of the Twili, overthrew Midna from her throne and placed a curse on her, giving her the imp form that she maintains for most of the game and depriving her of the magical powers that are granted to the leader of the Twili.[3][9] Midna, already in possession of a Fused Shadow, leaves the Twilight Realm and witnesses Link as a wolf being taken away by a Shadow Beast.[10] Knowing the Twili legend that the Hero would appear as a "divine beast," Midna follows Link to his prison cell in the Castle Town Sewers and tells him that she will help him escape if Link does exactly as he is told.[11] At first, she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for Link,[12] but she ends up changing her attitude towards those who are willing to help her.[13] The pair eventually exit the sewers and go to a tower in Hyrule Castle to meet with Princess Zelda, whom Midna mockingly calls "Twilight Princess" and blames for Hyrule's current state.[14]

After the meeting with Zelda, Midna reminds Link that he must still save Ilia and the rest of the Ordon children that were kidnapped, saying that she will be happy to help the young hero if he acts like her "servant."[15] Once Link finds the first Fused Shadow in the Forest Temple, Midna reveals that was the item that she was looking for, but refuses to tell Link their exact purpose or what she plans to do with them.[16] The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form.[17] Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world.

Upon collecting all Fused Shadows, Zant confronts Link and Midna in the Spring of the Spirit Lanayru and easily takes the Fused Shadows from them. He then tries to persuade Midna to join his side, but after she refuses, he holds her up in front of the Light Spirit Lanayru, who gravely injures Midna by overexposing her to its light. With Link now once again as a wolf and Midna nearing death, the young hero takes her to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle.[18][19] The dying Midna, no longer caring for her sake, asks that Zelda tell Link how to break his curse since he is the only one who can defeat Zant.[20] As a last request, Midna pleads to Zelda to inform Link where he can find the Mirror of Twilight.[21] Zelda, realizing who Midna really is and touched by her consideration of the world of light despite her injuries, chooses to revive the Twili by transferring her soul to Midna's body,[22][23] disappearing in the process. After seeing the selfless acts made by Link and Zelda, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant.[13] The duo eventually arrive at Gerudo Desert, where Midna asks for Link's help in finding the Mirror of Twilight, their last potential link to Zant.[24]

Eventually, Midna and Link reach the Mirror Chamber and find that the Mirror of Twilight has been broken into four Mirror Shards, with only one of them remaining in the Mirror. After learning the locations of the remaining three Shards from the Sages, the pair find them and return to the Mirror Chamber to complete the Mirror, where the Sages reveal that Midna is the true Twilight Princess and ruler of the Twili race,[25] not Zelda, who had previously been defined as the Twilight Princess by Midna herself,[14] presumably to keep a cover on her identity. Zant, after usurping the throne from Midna, placed a curse on her that gave her the form she maintains for most of the game. This curse could presumably not be lifted until Ganondorf, the source of Zant's power, was defeated.[2]

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Midna's transformation

Once Link has defeated Zant in battle, Midna is shocked to see that her curse is not lifted, which would enable her to regain her powers. Angered, she uses only a fraction of the power that the Fused Shadows hold to destroy Zant, and is utterly bewildered by their power.[26] With the help of her ancestors' magic, Midna transforms into a giant, spider-like beast with a large pole-arm weapon to break the pyramid-shaped barrier around Hyrule Castle, allowing the duo entry into the Castle hall where Ganondorf and Zelda are located. Link, after a small confrontation between Midna and Ganondorf, successfully drives Ganondorf out of Zelda's body. However, because Ganondorf's spirit reappears, Midna chooses to sacrifice herself by using the Fused Shadows' power once again in an attempt to destroy Ganondorf. Before doing so, she warps Link and Zelda out of the Castle before she transforms into the spider-like beast, fully intent on killing Ganondorf. Outside of the Castle, Link and Zelda witness an explosion coming from Hyrule Castle, but it is soon revealed that Midna's sacrifice was in vain: shortly thereafter, Ganondorf is seen holding up the helmet part of the Fused Shadows that was Midna's trademark garment, breaking it in his hand to symbolize her defeat.

After Link, with assistance from Zelda, defeats Ganondorf once and for all, the Light Spirits revive Midna and break the curse placed on her by Ganondorf's magic, allowing Midna to regain her true form. In a comical moment when Link first sees her true form, she is amused by his silence and asks, "Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?"[27]

Before returning to the Twilight Realm, Midna bids Link and Princess Zelda farewell in the Mirror Chamber and tells them to remember that there is always another world bound to the one that currently exists.[28] She then addresses the young hero with "I... see you later." She sheds a single tear which, upon contact with the Mirror of Twilight, destroys it completely, severing the only link between the two worlds.[29] She quickly runs to the platform to be taken back to the Twilight Realm, smiling at Link as she does so, before disappearing into her world completely.

Physical Description

Midnao

Midna's true form

Standing a head taller than Princess Zelda, Midna possesses orange hair, red eyes and a pale blueish complexion from the Twilight Realm. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to Zant's leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, with a shackle, and a headdress (or crown). Her design has an "air of the Middle East" to it.[30]

Since Midna is one of the Twili, Midna is unable to withstand the light in Hyrule and, as such, hides in Link's shadow whenever he is in the Light World. After Princess Zelda sacrifices herself and transfers her light essence to Midna, she is able from then on to take her physical form even when she's not in the Twilight; however, she still chooses to hide in Link's shadow for most of the game.

Midna's function in the game is like that of Link's previous companions: she helps the player learn the controls for the game and often gives Link hints on what to do or where to go next. When Link is a Wolf, Midna will ride on top of him and be able to create an energy field to help the young hero lock on to enemies and defeat them easily, as seen in the case of Shadow Beasts. Players can choose to talk to Midna at any time by pressing the "Z" button on the GameCube controller or up on the Directional Pad on the Wii Remote. When Wolf Link is in a certain area or near a faraway platform, Midna's icon will flash, which, when pressed, will make Midna float over to that area that Wolf Link can jump to. This is especially helpful to Link since it allows him to reach otherwise inaccessible platforms. Obtaining the Shadow Crystal later on in the game will allow Midna to switch Link between human and wolf as desired.

Abilities

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Midna pretending to be Ilia

Throughout the course of the game, Midna portrays several abilities both in the Light and Twilight worlds. The most notable one is that she is able to warp Link through the portals of the Twilight at any given time (provided that Link can transform into a wolf without anyone noticing him).[31] She seems to do this with ease, and is capable of it with any kind of object or person: at one point, Midna warps a bridge and a giant rock from Death Mountain in order to help Link during his quest.[32] Another ability seen in the beginning of Twilight Princess is the capability of walking through walls and other objects, as witnessed when she easily disintegrates and reintegrates as she gets through Link's cell in Hyrule Castle. Moreover, she can easily change her appearance and transform into other people: Midna changes her appearance to look exactly like Ilia and Colin as she reminds Link of who else he needs to rescue.

After Link gathers a sword and a shield for Midna to use, she tries to use them, but is displeased by their power, so she vanishes them into the Twilight and keeps them for Link until they are needed. She can also hide in the light world as Link's shadow while he's in his human form.[33][34] Once he turns into Wolf Link, she can use her hair to pull switches or make a power field around her for Wolf Link to attack enemies within that range.[35][36]

These powers are just some of the many other abilities that Midna seems to possess, another being that she easily frees Wolf Link from his chain and imprisonment by simply concentrating a small ball of energy between her hands. The most important power contained within the true Twilight Princess is the ability to utterly shatter the Mirror of Twilight. Zant, the Usurper King, was only able to destroy the mirror into fragments,[37][38] and it's only Midna's true powers that can completely obliterate the Mirror.[39]

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Link and Midna standing before Hyrule Castle

Upon meeting Link while he is in wolf form, Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest.[40] She admits that she initially intended to use Link as a tool to gather the Fused Shadows and crush Zant, not caring about the Light World and its destiny. However, after witnessing the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna (by infusing her with her life force and thus losing her physical form), she gains respect for the people of the light, wanting to do everything in her grasp to save both worlds.[13]

From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable and kind to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganondorf, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganondorf. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form. Noticing Link's surprise, she jokingly says to him: "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?," somewhat of a fourth-wall jab at Link being a silent protagonist.

Link, Princess Zelda and Midna return to the Mirror of Twilight, where the latter breaks it, to both Zelda and Link's surprise, seemingly sealing the worlds of Light and Twilight from each other forever, as only the true ruler of the Twilight Realm can destroy the Mirror. Shedding a single tear (which is used to destroy the Mirror), her parting words are "Link... I... See you later." However, this is not what the Japanese text literally translates to. Her last words, in Japanese, were "リンク…ま…またな…", which translates to "Link...s...see you."

When Link first meets Zelda, Midna addresses her as "Twilight Princess,"[14] and seems to be very aggressive and supercilious of her and her decision to choose Hyrule being turned to Twilight over death. Midna often mocks Zelda throughout the game.[41][42][14] It isn't until Zelda sacrifices herself, imbuing Midna with her light to save her life that she gains respect for her and the people of the light.[13]

During the final battle, Ganondorf possesses Zelda's body, and Midna tries to use her own to protect the princess. When this fails, Midna looks ready to attack Zelda, but softens and sadly places her hand on Zelda's cheek, and is attacked by Ganon's Puppet Zelda. When she awakens from the attack, Midna uses the Fused Shadows to eradicate Ganon's presence from Zelda, placing her out of harm's way. When Dark Beast Ganon is defeated, the light Zelda gave Midna is returned to her. Zelda says that her and Midna's hearts were as one briefly, and she understands Midna's suffering.[43]

When Ganondorf resurfaces later, Midna sacrifices herself to attempt to defeat him, and warps Link and Zelda outside the Castle to safety. Although it appears as if she has died, Midna is later returned to her true form after Ganon's defeat. At the Mirror of Twilight, Midna intends to leave and says that light and shadow cannot mix.[44] The true Twilight Princess says "your words are kind, and your heart is true."

The Usurper King Zant turned the Twilight Princess, Midna, into an imp to prevent her from retaking the throne and as punishment for defying him. Midna seeks nothing else than to destroy him, using Link to collect pieces of the Fused Shadows that may defeat Zant.[17] Nothing is known of Zant and Midna's previous relationship, but it is nothing but hatred when the game begins. Fans speculate that Zant and Midna both belong to the royal family, hence Zant's expectation that he would ascend to the throne.

Spinoff appearances

Hyrule Warriors

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HW Midna Render

In Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, Midna appears as a playable Warrior. She uses the Shackle as her Weapon, with which she uses to conjure powerful Twilight attacks. Her fighting style is brutal and wild, often consisting of her grabbing and throwing her enemies using her hair as well as summoning Shadow Wolves to attack.[45] One of Midna's attacks transforms her into her Fused Shadow form from Twilight Princess.

In the game's Legend Mode, Cia is said to have transformed Midna into her imp form and she is now searching for Cia in order to be changed back. She is first encountered as a villain by Lana and Agitha in "Land of Twilight", having stolen Agitha's Goddess Butterfly after learning it could guide her to Cia. She is soon tracked down by Lana and defeated, conceding defeat and surrendering the butterfly. However after learning that the Hyrulean Forces are not aided with Cia, she willingly joins their cause and travels with them to the Palace of Twilight, where the era's Gate of Souls is being guarded by Zant.

When defeated in battle as an opponent, Midna may either drop a lock of her Hair as a silver Material, or her piece of Fused Shadow as a gold Material.

Crossover appearances

Non-Canon Information

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Midna appears as two Stickers and a Trophy. "Midna's Lament" also appears as an unlockable song which plays on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
196 SSBB Midna Trophy Model
Midna 		Twilight Princess A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on whims. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space. Random
Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Midna & Wolf Link Sticker Icon
Midna & Wolf Link 		Twilight Princess [Leg] - Attack +26 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link
SSBB Midna Sticker Icon
Midna 		Twilight Princess Dizzy Time —50 All

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Midna appears as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, she attacks opponents with her hair in its arm form. She also appears as a Trophy.

# Trophy Appears in Description How to unlock
3DS Logo WiiU
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204 		SSBfN3DS Midna Trophy Model SSBfWU Midna Trophy Model Twilight Princess Midna is a descendant of the Twili and comes from the Twilight World. She doesn't mind getting a bit bossy with Link, and though she offers to help him, her motives are unclear. Try to ignore her dismissive attitude—maybe she just has trouble showing her true self. Random
Midna

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Midna — Spirit Battle Information

SSBU Midna Spirit Icon
Midna
SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit
No. 222 		Team Power SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab | 9200 Rank ★★★ ACE Fighter(s)
Stage Bridge of Eldin Theme "Midna's Lament" SSBU Bayonetta Stock Icon 4 Bayonetta
Rule(s) Assist Trophy Enemies
Item: Transforming Types 		Hazard(s) —
Condition(s)
 · Hostile assist trophies will appear

Midna reappears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. She also appears as a Spirit and, when enhanced to Level 99, can become, Wolf Link & Midna.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess

MNPTP Midna Tutorial

Midna teaching how to play Picross

Midna appears in the in-game tutorials in My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess, where she teaches the rules to Picross puzzles and offers tips on solving them.

Whenever a puzzle is solved, Midna gives the option of posting the resulting image to Miiverse, along with an optional message or drawing from the player, which can feature Miiverse Stamps of the solved puzzles.

MNPTP Midna Sprite

The thirtieth puzzle in the Picross series and the thirty-seventh puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict Midna.

Trivia

  • During development of Twilight Princess, Tetra was used as a placeholder for Midna when riding Wolf Link.[46]
  • Midna's voice clips feature English lines jumbled up and distorted, creating the gibberish heard in the game.[47]
  • When Link is in Wolf form but does not have Midna riding on his back, her shadow still appears over him. If Link is in front of anything reflective, such as the ice from Snowpeak Ruins, Midna will have no reflection.

Nomenclature

Midna's name comes from the word "midnight." [48]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
CanadaFrenchCAMidona[49]
FranceFrenchEUMidona[50]
GermanyGermande-niwa:MidnaMidna[51]
ItalyItalianMidna
SpainSpanishEUMidna
Latin AmericaSpanishLAMidna
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See also

References

  1. ↑ "From Twilight Princess, Midna and Agitha join the battle." — Hyrule Warriors Direct, YouTube, published August 4, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Midna... Foolish Twilight Princess... The curse on you cannot be broken... It was placed on you by the magic of my god! The power you held as leader of the Twili will never return!" — Zant (Twilight Princess HD)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Midna: Princess of the Twilight Realm. A curse placed upon her by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities. In the Light World, she appears as a shadow." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 114)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 276 (TP)
  5. ↑ "Eee hee hee! Welcome to the world of Picross.

    I'm Midna.    " — Princess Midna (My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Do you now understand what I am? I'm a descendant of the tribe that was banished to the Twilight Realm!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  7. ↑ "What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  8. ↑ "It was another world entirely... The antithesis of Hyrule, where the sun shines bright. Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light..." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  9. ↑ "But would they acknowledge me as their king? No! And as such, I was denied the magic powers befitting our ruler." — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  10. ↑ "As a ruler who fled her people, I'm hardly qualified to forgive you. In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. That's why when I found you, I thought I could use you, Link." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  11. ↑ "But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  12. ↑ "And I only cared about returning our world to normal... I didn't care what happened to the world of light, not at all." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "But after witnessing the selfless lengths that Princess Zelda and you have gone to... Your sacrifices... I now know, in the bottom of my heart, that I must save this world, too. There is no other way." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 "Poor thing, he has no idea where this is or what's happened... So, don't you think you should explain to him what you've managed to do? You owe him that much... ...Twilight Princess! Eee hee!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  15. ↑ "I guess a promise is a promise, so I'll let you go back to where you first tumbled into twilight... But...are you really sure you should be going back? Are you sure you aren't forgetting anything important? Eee hee! Do you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna would be happy to help you! But... Well, you'd have to be my servant...and like a servant, you'd have to do exactly as I say!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  16. ↑ "Eee hee hee! Well done! That's...what I was looking for. That's a Fused Shadow. It's what the light spirit called dark power... There's a total of three Fused Shadows. I think the other light spirits have the rest... If you want to know exactly what Fused Shadows are... Well, maybe I'll tell you if you find the other two." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Remember what Faron the light spirit said... He said you would need the Fused Shadows to defeat the dark overlord Zant and save the world..." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  18. ↑ "And that, Midna, is why... I need you. Not just for me, but for all of our people... Lend me your power. So be it... I will return you to the light world you covet!" — Zant (Twilight Princess)
  19. ↑ "Link, hero chosen by the goddesses... Go to the princess locked away in the castle." — Spirit of Light (Twilight Princess)
  20. ↑ "Please... Please tell me... How do we break...the curse on this one? This...is the one... You need him...to save your world! That's why... Princess... Please...You must help Link..." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  21. ↑ "Princess... I have one last request... Can you tell him...where to find the Mirror of Twilight?" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  22. ↑ "Midna... I believe I understand now just who and what you are... Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  23. ↑ "Once Princess Zelda's spirit, which remained inside Midna, was returned to her body, she defended Link using the Light Arrows." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 117)
  24. ↑ "Hey, but listen, Link... I've got a little favor to ask... Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It's hidden somewhere in Hyrule... Yes, the Mirror of Twilight... Our last potential link to Zant!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  25. ↑ "I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive our carelessness... O Twilight Princess." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
  26. ↑ "I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... I did THAT using only a fraction of my ancestors' magic?!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  27. ↑ "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  28. ↑ "Well...I guess this is farewell, huh? Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know. But... Never forget that there's another world bound to this one." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  29. ↑ "Thank you... Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link... I... See you later..." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  30. ↑ "If Zelda is a Western-style princess, Midna has the air of the Middle East." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172)
  31. ↑ "I'll use my power to take you to the location of the open portal... Pick where you want to go." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  32. ↑ "When most people enter the twilight, they can't come out this easily. You'd better be grateful!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  33. ↑ "I want to keep a low profile, so I'll hide in your shadow when you're human, but I can change you whenever." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  34. ↑ "Do you mind if I continue to hide as your shadow while you're in human form?" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  35. ↑ "You just hold down [B] and I'll expand an energy field, so enclose all the enemies within it and release!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  36. ↑ "Press and hold [B] and I'll put up a dark energy field... You trap all of these guys inside of it and then release the button!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  37. ↑ "Only the true leader of the Twili can utterly destroy the Mirror of Twilight...so Zant could merely break it into pieces." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
  38. ↑ "Zant could only break the Mirror of Twilight into shards... He couldn't utterly shatter it." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  39. ↑ "Only the true ruler of the Twili can destroy the Mirror of Twilight." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  40. ↑ "Fine... Link... You can... You can get to the woods...on your own, right?" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  41. ↑ "But Zant will never be my king! I have nothing but scorn for his supposed strength. Not that your Zelda is much better..." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  42. ↑ "It still appalls me that this world of light is controlled by that princess. A carefree youth, a life of luxury. How does that teach duty?" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  43. ↑ "Say nothing, Midna... Your heart and mine were as one, however briefly..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  44. ↑ "Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know." — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess)
  45. ↑ "This impish Twili princess can ride a shadow wolf into battle and swat down enemies with her magical, hand-like locks of hair." — Nintendo, Official Site - Hyrule Warriors for Wii U, Zelda.com, published n.d., retrieved October 26, 2014.
  46. ↑ "In early prototypes, as a placeholder for Midna, Tetra from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was riding on Wolf Link as he ran around Hyrule." — Satoru Takizawa, Countdown to DLC Pack 1: The Master Trials, Zelda.com, published June 28, 2017, retrieved June 28, 2017.
  47. ↑ Inumarou, Midna's Voice Clips - Unscrambled, YouTube (Video), published December 20, 2010.
  48. ↑ "Speaking of which, her name seems to come from midnight... "shadow" = "night" is simple, isn't it." — Brian, Zelda: Twilight Princess HD tweet (1/25/16), Nintendo Everything, published January 25, 2016, retrieved January 25, 2016.
  49. ↑ "Midona" — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  50. ↑ "Midona" — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  51. ↑ "Midna" — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
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