| “ | You already overflow with life force and stamina. Increasing your power any further should destroy you. | „ |
| ~ This should validate her moral agency. Thank you, Tears of the Ganon, for reminding me to expand this so the proposal isn't vague. |
This is my third proposal on a Zelda character, which I believe had to be done eventually. Meet Hylia.
What's The Work?
The Legend of Zelda is a video game franchise made by Nintendo. It follows Link on his adventures to save the world from various evil threats.
Who is She/What has She done?
Hylia is the franchise's overarching protagonist. After Din Farore and Nayru created the world, they entrusted her with the Triforce and departed. One day, Demise entered her world through a fissure and attacked. She sealed him away, but due to suffering grave injuries, she gave up her divinity and reincarnated as Zelda, but not before planting Goddess Cubes and chests, and creating Fi as well as the Goddess Sword to assist her chosen hero.
Her influence doesn't end in Skyward Sword, however. In Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, she grants Link Heart Containers and/or Stamina vessels in exchange for 4 Spirit Orbs or Lights of Blessing, respectively. In the latter game, she will even strengthen Link's bond with a sage in exchange for four Sage's Will orbs.
Corrupting Factors
None. While she is a benevolent Goddess, nothing implies that she is instinctually good or has Moral Agency issues.
To disprove the Moral Agency Issues argument, she voluntarily refuses to grant Link any more Heart Containers or Stamina vessels after the hero completes all the shrines in BOTW and TOTK.
Admirable Standards
She basically sets them. If it weren't for her actions, the whole Zelda universe would be ruled by Demise (who is essentially the series version of Satan) and Ghirahim, and turned into a hellish domain.
Final Verdict?
Easy yes for setting the admirable standards and having no corrupting qualities.