| “ | If Link has recovered, then yes, I would like to ask this of him. Please, turn my precious Zelda back to normal. The Picori should know how to create a new sacred sword. It will be a dangerous journey, now that those monsters have been freed. Please, take this sword with you along with the broken Picori Blade. Very well, then.Send the soldiers to search for Vaati at once! | „ |
| ~ King Daltus sending Link and the Vassals on their quest. |
King Daltus is a major character in the 2004 action-adventure game The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
He is a legendary swordsman and one of the earliest kings of Hyrule after its foundation. When his beloved daughter, Princess Zelda, is turned to stone by the sorcerer Vaati, King Daltus deploys all of his men to track Vaati down and sends Zelda's best friend, Link, on a journey to undo the curse.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
King Daltus was born in the land of Hyrule during its early years, many decades prior to the events of The Minish Cap. He is also the descendant of the late King Gustaf.
Growing up, Daltus took an interest in swordsmanship, proving himself to be one of the most talented fighters in the land. He eventually competed in the Picori Festival's annual Sword-Fighting Tournament, where he made it to the finals. He battles his competitor, Smith, but the two proved to be an even match, with their duel ending in a draw. In the years after, Daltus and Smith became close friends.
At some point, Daltus married an unnamed woman who gave birth to a daughter, Princess Zelda. The unnamed queen's fate is unknown, but by the time of The Minish Cap, Daltus is raising Zelda on his own. Zelda grew up to become best friends with Smith's grandson, Link. Daltus himself approves of their closeness and becomes fond of Link as well, oblivious to the boy's true nature as the reincarnation of the legendary Hero of the Sky.
