Zelda (Earth-847339)

**"In times of great peril, the most unlikely of alliances can be forged. Together with the spider's agility and the wisdom of the Triforce, no force, not even Annihilus, can stand against us."** - *Princess Zelda* to *The Avengers*

## Basic Information

* Full Name: Zelda
* Title: Princess of Hyrule
* Species: Hylian
* Age: 19 (physically), 1,000 (in Hylian)
* Birthplace: Hyrule Castle, Hyrule
* Affiliation: Kingdom of Hyrule, Avengers (briefly)

## Biography:

Princess Zelda is the titular character in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. While she is often portrayed as a noble and graceful princess, she possesses a fierce inner strength and various mystical abilities. As the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda has been the target of many evils seeking to harness the power of the Triforce. Over various incarnations and timelines, Zelda has been a scholar, a warrior, and even a pirate. Her role as a beacon of hope and wisdom for the people of Hyrule is constant, and she has often aided Link in his quests to save their land from dark forces.

Zelda's character evolves over the course of each game, showcasing a multifaceted persona that ranges from a damsel in distress to a powerful warrior. The extent of her magical abilities often depends on the storyline of the individual game. From sealing magic to light arrows, and even transforming into her alter ego, Sheik, in "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", her capacities are vast and versatile.

## Crossover: Avengers Annihilation

In a unique turn of events, Zelda was pulled from the realm of Hyrule into the Marvel Universe, joining forces with Spider-Man, other Anime Characters, and the Avengers in their battle against Annihilus during the events of "Avengers Annihilation". Mysterious cosmic energies played a role in this unexpected merging of worlds, making Zelda's Triforce of Wisdom a target for the cosmic villain.

In the heat of battle, Zelda's expertise in magic and strategy proved invaluable to the Avengers. Forming a particularly strong bond with Spider-Man (Peter Parker), the two worked together seamlessly, with Zelda even conjuring magical defenses to augment Spider-Man's web-slinging techniques. This unanticipated pairing of magic and webs became a hallmark of their partnership.

Yet, as the battle raged on, Dr. Strange found it necessary to cast a spell that combined and reshaped memories, making everyone who knew Peter Parker's identity as Spider-Man forget. This spell had unforeseen consequences. Zelda's world of Hyrule was merged with Peter's, making the two realms coexist. The blending of worlds also meant that no one remembered Zelda's interactions with Peter or her knowledge of his alter ego.

Once Annihilus was defeated, Zelda chose to return to Hyrule, ensuring its safety and preserving the legacy of the Triforce. Though the memories of her time with Spider-Man and the Avengers faded, the impact she left on the Marvel Universe remained.

## Trivia

- Zelda's collaboration with Spider-Man led to a temporary in-game item in "The Legend of Zelda" series called "Web Arrows", which combined the attributes of Spider-Man's webs with Zelda's light arrows.

- The merging of the Marvel Universe and Hyrule led to several Easter eggs in later Zelda titles, including a tavern in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom" named "Parker's Pub".