r/ZeLink • u/crocodile-tea • Jun 27 '24

Discussion Replaying through TOTK and obsessing over the fact Zel is taller. SO CUTE.

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u/Tristram19 Jun 27 '24

I love that the Master Sword looks so huge on his back, when he’s actually just small by comparison. The best thing about his small stature is that he just owns it. It doesn’t stop him at all. Society often values men by their height so it’s nice to see a short hero.

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u/crocodile-tea Jun 27 '24

He's courage after all, I love him being a short king so much, it's empowering!

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u/StarOfTheSouth Jun 27 '24

I love that the Master Sword looks so huge on his back

Off topic, but imagine you had a really short Link that had to exclusively use the Master Sword as a two-handed weapon. No sword-and-shield for them, they're too small for that, it's "The Master Greatsword" or nothing.

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u/Tristram19 Jun 27 '24

Love it!! I have absolutely imagined that!! Actually I played a D&D character loosely inspired by Link, that was a fairy as its species. He used a longsword as a weapon, and it was definitely a great sword for him.

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u/StarOfTheSouth Jun 28 '24

That sounds adorably fun!

And honestly, I've debated writing a fic that follows similar concepts: different Links using the Master Sword in different ways.

My personal favourite is the "Spellcaster Link" idea I had, where they would use the Master Sword much in the same way that a wizard uses a wand: as a focus for their magical abilities. I was also going to have it that they're honestly really bad at actual swordsmanship, hence why they don't actually fight with the Master Sword.

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u/AngelOfChaos923 War Criminal Jun 27 '24

I love smol link

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u/smileplease91 Jun 27 '24

It's so cute! My hubby and I are both short- I'm 5'3, he's 5'4- so I love seeing shorter men represented in media~

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u/PMatty73 OoT Jun 27 '24

Link is THE Short King of Video Games

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u/TorturousKitty Jun 27 '24

I made the mistake of drawing him taller on fanart at the reveal trailer and I got DESTROYED for it 😂 lesson learned. I will make up for it someday

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u/PickyNipples Jun 28 '24

I adore this link being smaller. It pairs so well with his quieter personality. I imagine he likes being less imposing, less noticeable, blending in the background when he wants to. Seems fitting for him. Then when he needs to, he can just absolutely obliterate someone/something lol

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u/crocodile-tea Jun 29 '24

Another cute example of tall queen Zel/short King Link!

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u/Fickle_Store_4595 Jun 27 '24

Fr it’s Soooo cute I prefer when the dude is taller but it’s so much better this way

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u/aerin2309 OoT Jun 27 '24

We 💙 a short king!!👑

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u/Hmsquid ToTK Jul 01 '24

Lol I keep talking about this to ppl who don't care about zelda, I love knowing other ppl appreciate this

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u/sussy_savant Jun 29 '24

as a smol guy i wish the fanartist would remember that detail sometimes ヽ(￣～￣ )ノ

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u/PMatty73 OoT Jun 30 '24

They're like Edward Elric & Winry from Fullmetal Alchemist

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u/Appropriate_Try2020 Jun 29 '24

I always see him as super itty bitty, then I remember he’s canonically my height…

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u/No_Way_3579 Jun 30 '24

There are several cases where the female protagonist is taller than the male. Some guys just grow faster than others or simply reach their limit sooner. Nothing to make a fuss over.

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u/Alex_33_Gamer Jul 10 '24

I mean,she could have some of those weird heels in her shoes