Was Rauru the Ancient Hero?

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Rauru was not the ancient hero, but rather a Zonai who played a significant role in the narrative of Tears of the Kingdom, guiding Link and possessing the spirit of the hero who defeated Calamity Ganon 10,000 years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild. The ancient hero is implied to be a Zonai themselves, with Rauru serving as a vessel for the hero’s spirit, as seen in the TotK flashbacks where he exhibits courageous acts and a close relationship with Zelda, also known as Sonia in that era.

Related FAQs

General Questions

1. Who is the ancient hero in TotK?: The ancient hero is the one who defeated Calamity Ganon with the help of Ancient Technology 10,000 years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild, and is implied to have a connection to the Zonai.
2. Does Rauru have the spirit of the hero?: Yes, during the TotK flashbacks, Rauru is the one who carries the hero’s spirit, showing bravery and a close bond with Zelda (Sonia), ultimately sealing Ganondorf away.
3. Was the first hero a Zonai?: The hero who wielded the Master Sword and fought alongside the princess to defeat Calamity Ganon 10,000 years before Breath of the Wild is strongly implied to be a Zonai.

Character Backgrounds

4. Is Rauru Zelda’s ancestor?: Considering Zelda is a descendant of both Rauru and Sonia, it suggests that the couple had a child who was part Zonai, making Rauru an ancestor of Zelda.
5. Was Rauru the last Zonai?: Ganondorf mentions that the Zonai “no longer grace this world with their presence,” implying Rauru and Mineru might be among the last of their kind, though Tears of the Kingdom does not elaborate on what happened to the rest of the Zonai.
6. Is Rauru a god?: As a Zonai, Rauru‘s ancestors came down from the heavens and were said to be descendants of gods, with the power of their Secret Stones enabling him to become a great leader.

Connections and Relationships

7. Is Link related to Zonai?: Link‘s new Tears of the Kingdom arm connects to an Ancient Hyrule Culture, specifically showcasing water-based Zonai magic, though it’s not explicitly stated if Link has Zonai ancestry.
8. Did the Zonai worship Ganon?: There are suggestions that the Zonai might have allied with or worshipped Ganondorf, given the serpent representations in Zonai architecture that resemble Ganondorf‘s depiction by the Sheikah.
9. Did the Zonai create the Guardians?: The Guardians and Divine Beasts could have originally been Zonai constructs used to aid the Kingdom of Hyrule in the war against Calamity Ganon 10,000 years ago, based on their appearance in TotK‘s gameplay.

Character Details

10. Why is Rauru a Zonai?: Rauru is a Zonai because his ancestors came down from the heavens, were said to be descendants of gods, and utilized the power of their Secret Stones to lead, as detailed in Tears of the Kingdom.
11. What animal is Rauru based on?: Rauru is depicted as a regal, anthropomorphized goat, guiding Link early in the game.
12. Was Rauru before Skyward Sword?: Many believe Rauru‘s reign takes place during the Era of Prosperity, long after the events of Skyward Sword.

Game and Story Insights

13. Is there a true ending to TotK?: Getting the “True” Ending in Tears of the Kingdom involves an additional cutscene after the credits, providing more insight into the story without altering its events.
14. Is Calamity Ganon mentioned in Tears of the Kingdom?: Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom does not mention or acknowledge Calamity Ganon, suggesting he may not be aware of it.
15. What hero is Link in Tears of the Kingdom?: Link is the protagonist, known as the Hero of Hyrule, and Princess Zelda‘s bodyguard and knight, continuing his role from previous Zelda games.