Daily Debate: Should Oracles Din, Nayru, and Farore Return in a Future Zelda Game?
Posted on December 06 2021 by Michaela El-Ters
Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, and Din, the Oracle of Seasons, are important characters in their respective games. Responsible for maintaining the flow of time and the changing seasons, the Oracles are understandably sought after by Ganon’s followers. A core part of the Oracle games is rescuing Din and Lanayru while restoring the natural order, and I like their inclusion in the story. They are overall likable characters (albeit a bit simplistic) with unique designs inspired by the Goddesses they’re named after. It was also planned that the Oracle of Secrets, Farore, would have her own game but this was ultimately scrapped, so her presence in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons is fleeting. But after appearing briefly as minor side characters in The Minish Cap, Din, Nayru, and Farore have been absent from any Zelda games since.
I’d love to see these characters return in another Zelda game. They could grant Link gifts or boons based on their powers in combat, or they could support the Sages in stopping Ganondorf. Link is able to use the Harp of Ages and Rod of Seasons well enough in his journey, but how do these weapons work in the hands of their owners? Are they more powerful or potent? Farore’s “abilities” are very much tied to password-linking the two games, but how could it be reimagined? Having the power to manipulate secrets, or maybe even cast spells to prevent them from being revealed, would be a really cool way to expand on that power and make it more relevant. Also, are there other Oracles with different abilities? How did they become Oracles — are they chosen by the Goddesses? There’s so little lore revolving around them that I think it could be expanded on in a meaningful way. What do you think? Would you be interested in seeing Din, Nayru, and Farore return in a future Zelda game? Let us know in the comments!
Feature art of Nayru, Din, and Farore by GENZOMAN
Michaela El-Ters is a Senior Editor for Zelda Dungeon. She is also an Senior Writer for Boss Rush Network, and writes blogs and streams games on Objection Network. Her favorite Zelda game changes with the seasons, but the series as a whole is near and dear to her heart.
