Saria
The forest sage who taught the hero to listen to his heart.
Saria is a fictional character appearing in The Legend of Zelda series. She serves as a supporting character within Ocarina of Time and holds a specific role as the Sage of Forest. Her first appearance occurs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where she is initially a non-awakened Kokiri child. As one of the Seven Sages, she plays a direct role in shaping the destiny of Hyrule by channeling spiritual power to seal Ganondorf.
Lore & Background
Saria is explicitly identified as the Sage of Forest within The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The fog within the Forest Temple is cleared by defeating Phantom Ganon and obtaining the Forest Medallion, not by playing Saria's Song. After awakening, Saria is shown as a sage in the Temple of Light and does not linger in the forest as a spirit. She is part of a group of Seven Sages who sealed Ganondorf, not the ancient Sages who originally sealed the Sacred Realm.
Reader's Guide
Progression requires defeating the Forest Temple boss to trigger her awakening sequence.
Did You Know?
- Saria is a character exclusive to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; she does not appear in Twinkle Tale.
- Her awakening occurs after defeating Phantom Ganon, not before clearing the Forest Temple's fog.
- Her residence is located in the Sacred Forest Meadow, a specific area within the Lost Woods.
- As one of the Seven Sages, she helps seal Ganondorf, not the Sacred Realm's original barrier.
Elsewhere in The Legend of Zelda
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