| 1 | [[WMG:[[center: [- ''VideoGame/HyruleConquest'' | [[Characters/HyruleConquest Main Character List]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestHyrule Kingdom of Hyrule]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestGerudo Gerudo]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestGorons Gorons]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestZora Zora Dominion]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestKokiri Kokiri]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestGohma Gohma]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestOrdona Ordona Province]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestLanayru Lanayru Province]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestMoblins Moblins]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestDarknuts Darknut Legion]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestDeku Deku Scrubs]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestLizalfos Lizalfos]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestLabrynna Kingdom of Labrynna]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestFairies Fairies of Tarm]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestSheikah Sheikah Cadre]] | '''Stalfos''' | [[Characters/HyruleConquestZola Zolas]] | [[Characters/HyruleConquestDeities Deities]]]]-]]] |
| 2 | !!Stalfos |
| 3 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/heroesstalfos.jpg]] |
| 4 | [[caption-width-right:350:WeHaveReserves. [[note]]From left to right: [[{{Dracolich}} Blind]], [[VengefulGhost Meg]], [[CreepyMortician Dampé]], [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Death Sword]], [[CuteWitch Irene]] and [[DealWithTheDevil Gabora]]. Not pictured: [[{{Gashadokuro}} Stallord]].[[/note]]]] |
| 5 | |
| 6 | The word Stalfos has its etymology in the ancient Akkalan language, and refers to bones of once living creatures. In modern times the term is applied loosly to almost any undead abomination and monstrosity. As a political entity, the identity of the Stalfos has changed just as dramatically as all the kingdoms that have risen and fallen across the history of Hyrule: due in part to the undead being the servants of many fighting lords and necromatic powers. |
| 7 | |
| 8 | The origins of the rituals and practice of animated skeletons is lost to time. Many Hylian scholars agree that necromancy had its origins west of the Gerudo desert at a time when dragons still ravaged the land. In the ancient lore of the Gerudo and Akkalans, necromancy was common practice during the Ancient Age in the far west of Hyrule. The Kingdom of Ikana and Cobble Kingdoms were famously destroyed during the height of their necromancy practices. Many cults to the forgotten god Mudora practiced necromancy rituals deep in the Gerudo Desert. After King Nohans' conquest of Hyrule, the Ancient Akkalans enforced a complete ban on all forms of necromancy and thus the practice faded for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Petty necromancers and Gerudo Kings have occasionally tried to revive the practice over the centuries, with little luck. |
| 9 | |
| 10 | In modern times there have been stories of Stalfos appearing in larger numbers than was usual. Whispers of necromantic powers returning the Hyrule are not uncommon. Indeed, there are forces at work that wish to revive the long forgotten arts of cheating death. |
| 11 | |
| 12 | [[folder:General]] |
| 13 | * AnimateDead: Most Stalfos units are animated constructs made from harvested bones. |
| 14 | * DemBones: Except for the [=ReDeads=], who noticeably still have flesh on their bones, and the ghostly Poes, all Stalfos are skeletons. |
| 15 | * EqualOpportunityEvil: They will raise the corpse of anyone and accept anyone. |
| 16 | * LivingForeverIsAwesome: Deconstructed. It's stated that some of the mindless Stalfos {{Mooks}} were once ordinary people who craved immortality, and allowed the necromancers to experiment on them. |
| 17 | * MultinationalTeam: Their heroes consist of a Sheikah, a Goron, a Hylian, an Akkalan, a dragon and a Gerudo. |
| 18 | * NightOfTheLivingMooks: The Stalfos are an army of undead. |
| 19 | * OurLichesAreDifferent: Scythe Lords, Necromancers and Death Swords, the mysterious leaders of the Stalfos. Unlike the rest, they seem to retain some capacity of intelligence. |
| 20 | * TwoGirlsToATeam: The Stalfos only have two female members, those being Irene and Meg. |
| 21 | * UndeadLaborers: Stalchildren work on various Stalfos buildings. |
| 22 | [[/folder]] |
| 23 | |
| 24 | [[folder:Summoned Units and Collector]] |
| 25 | !!Collector, Stalkin, Staltroop, Stalgiant |
| 26 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stal_units.png]] |
| 27 | [[caption-width-right:512:Clockwise from top right: Stalkin, Stalgiant, Staltroop, Collector.]] |
| 28 | * CannonFodder: The Stalkin, Staltroops and Stalgiants are some of the worst units in the game, but they are cheap to train and can be raised anywhere. Their purpose is to overwhelm enemies with sheer numbers. |
| 29 | * DecompositeCharacter: The Stalkin were called Stalchildren in ''Twilight Princess'', but they are not the same here. The proper Stalchildren appear working on the buildings of the Stalfos. |
| 30 | * GiantMook: The Stalgiants. |
| 31 | * UndeadChild: The Stalkin may be this, but they may also be skeletons of small creatures like Kokiri or Blins. |
| 32 | [[/folder]] |
| 33 | |
| 34 | [[folder:Haunted Ruins Units]] |
| 35 | !!Poe, Big Poe, Ice Big Poe, Phantom Rider, Poe Necromancer |
| 36 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hauntedruins_units.png]] |
| 37 | [[caption-width-right:512:Clockwise from top right: Big Poe, Phantom Rider, Poe Necromancer, Icy Big Poe, Poe.]] |
| 38 | * ChillOfUndeath: Taken literally with Icy Big Poes, which can freeze and stun their enemies. |
| 39 | * GhastlyGhost: All of them are hostile ghosts serving necromancers. |
| 40 | * {{Necromancer}}: The [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Poe Necromancer]]. |
| 41 | * VengefulGhost: It's stated in their descriptions that some of them may be kept in the living world by vengeance alone. |
| 42 | [[/folder]] |
| 43 | |
| 44 | [[folder:Soldier's Sepulcrum Units]] |
| 45 | !!Bubble, Battleforged, Stalfos Knight |
| 46 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/soldierssepulcrum_units.png]] |
| 47 | [[caption-width-right:512:Clockwise from top right: Battleforged, Stalfos Knight, Bubble.]] |
| 48 | -->'''Note:''' ''For the Lost soul, see its section in Meg's entry below. For the Blue Bubble, see Irene's entry.'' |
| 49 | ---- |
| 50 | * AlliterativeName: '''S'''oldier's '''S'''epulcrum. |
| 51 | * CarryABigStick: The Battleforged's giant mace. |
| 52 | * FaceDesignShield: The Stalfos Knight's shield is adorned with the Stalfos maw. |
| 53 | * FlyingFace: Bubbles, which are winged skulls with no long bones. |
| 54 | * LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: The Stalfos Knight's shield gives it a big of survivability. |
| 55 | * PullingThemselvesTogether: The Battleforged will begin to do this if their corpses are left unchecked, meaning a single one has much more staying power than the average Stalfos. |
| 56 | * WarriorUndead: The Battleforged and Stalfos Knights are a step above the usual Stalfos, having some battle experience. |
| 57 | [[/folder]] |
| 58 | |
| 59 | [[folder:Sacrificial Slab Units]] |
| 60 | !!Eyesoar, Stalhound, Stalhorse |
| 61 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sacrificialslab_units.png]] |
| 62 | [[caption-width-right:512:Clockwise from top right: Stalhound, Stalhorse, Eyesoar.]] |
| 63 | -->'''Note:''' ''For the Staldra, see its section in Blind's entry below.'' |
| 64 | ---- |
| 65 | * AlliterativeName: '''S'''acrificial '''S'''lab. |
| 66 | * NonHumanUndead: None of the units trained here are made from human corpses, suggesting animal sacrifice was practiced at these altars instead of human. |
| 67 | * {{Oculothorax}}: Eyesoars are small disembodied eyeballs animated by dark magic. |
| 68 | * RaisingTheSteaks: Stalhounds and Stalhorses are remains of animals which were sacrificed at the altar, though this does bring up the question of which culture in Hyrule specifically sacrificed canines and horses. |
| 69 | [[/folder]] |
| 70 | |
| 71 | [[folder:Dark Reliquary Units]] |
| 72 | !!ReDead, Stalmaster |
| 73 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/darkreliquary_units.png]] |
| 74 | [[caption-width-right:512:From left: Redead, Stalmaster.]] |
| 75 | -->'''Note:''' ''For the Redead Knight and Stalreaper, see their section in Death Sword's entry below.'' |
| 76 | ---- |
| 77 | * DualWielding: Stalmasters can wield four swords at once, one for each arm. |
| 78 | * EvilIsVisceral: The Redeads are some of the only non-hero units to have flesh, and they are pretty creepy as a result. |
| 79 | * MultiArmedAndDangerous: Stalmasters have four arms in which they hold four swords. |
| 80 | * OurZombiesAreDifferent: Even the description is not sure what exactly the Redeads are, but it [[MultipleChoicePast offers some theories]], such as them being failed necromancers or Sheikah guardians twisted into evil servants. |
| 81 | * SupportPartyMember: Both the Redead and Stalmaster are this; the Redead debuffs enemies, and Stalmaster buffs allies. |
| 82 | * WalkingOssuary: The Stalmasters are presumably this, having four arms and way too many ribs. |
| 83 | * WarriorUndead: Stalmasters are undead warriors who have had centuries to perfect their fighting skills and serve as champions for necromancers. |
| 84 | [[/folder]] |
| 85 | |
| 86 | !!Stalfos Heroes |
| 87 | |
| 88 | [[folder:Dampé]] |
| 89 | !!Dampé the Gravedigger |
| 90 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dampe.jpg]] |
| 91 | [[caption-width-right:256:Frollo was right.]] |
| 92 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' |
| 93 | ---- |
| 94 | * AdaptationalIntelligence: He might be horribly inbred, but he is not as stupid as he seems. |
| 95 | * AdaptationalVillainy: A helpful and morally conscious character in canon. In ''Hyrule Conquest'', he actively brings help forth Stalchildren to do the necromancers' bidding. |
| 96 | * DisabledInTheAdaptation: Maybe. It's not exactly clear what his deal is in ''Ocarina of Time''. He could be inbred, old, or simply ugly. In ''Hyrule Conquest'', he is definitely deformed through inbreeding. |
| 97 | * EvilCripple: Downplayed. He seems to be able to get around and work, though with difficulity. |
| 98 | * ObfuscatingStupidity: How he manages to avoid suspicion. |
| 99 | * RaceLift: Hinted to be a Sheikah instead of Hylian. |
| 100 | [[/folder]] |
| 101 | |
| 102 | [[folder:Gabora]] |
| 103 | !!Gabora |
| 104 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gabora.jpg]] |
| 105 | [[caption-width-right:256:It doesn't matter whether he is a Goron or not. What matters is; where is Zubora?]] |
| 106 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'' |
| 107 | ---- |
| 108 | * AdaptationalModesty: He doesn't show off as much of his muscle due to being more covered up. |
| 109 | * AdaptationalVillainy: In canon, Gabora is a helpful blacksmith who helps Link forge the Razor and Gilded Swords. Things seem to have taken a worse turn for him here. |
| 110 | * DealWithTheDevil: According to in-game descriptions, people still seek out Gabora's services long after his death, but at a cost. |
| 111 | * RelatedInTheAdaptation: Downplayed. While he and Death Sword were rumored to be linked in the original games, there was ultimately no confirmation. Here, he is definitely Death Sword's blacksmith. |
| 112 | * UltimateBlacksmith: Such a competent and renowned blacksmith that not even death stops people from seeking him out. |
| 113 | [[/folder]] |
| 114 | |
| 115 | [[folder:Meg]] |
| 116 | !!Meg |
| 117 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/meg_6.jpg]] |
| 118 | [[caption-width-right:256:Who names a ghost Meg?]] |
| 119 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' |
| 120 | ---- |
| 121 | * DealWithTheDevil: In-game descriptions indicate necromancers seek out her services, though it's unclear as to what. |
| 122 | * RecursiveAdaptation: Her headpiece has been redesigned to be more in line with Cia, whose design was based on Meg. |
| 123 | * ShroudedInMyth: Not even the in-game description is sure as to how she ended up as she did. |
| 124 | * TomTheDarkLord: Meg. Just Meg. |
| 125 | !!Unique Unit: Lost Soul |
| 126 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lostsoul.png]] |
| 127 | [[caption-width-right:256:They don't walk on air, but they will walk over you.]] |
| 128 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' |
| 129 | Meg's unique unit available if she is chosen as a Hero. |
| 130 | ---- |
| 131 | * AdaptationNameChange: Simply called Stalfos in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'', but renamed here to avoid confusion. |
| 132 | * CompositeCharacter: A [[DownplayedTrope really minor]] example, but their shields come from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]''. |
| 133 | * FaceDesignShield: Like the Stalfos knights, their shields are adorned with the Stalfos maw. |
| 134 | * LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: They carry a round shield to protect them from damage. |
| 135 | * PraetorianGuard: An undead variation for Meg. |
| 136 | * WarriorUndead: Like the Stalfos Knights, they're genuine undead soldiers rather than just mindless drones. |
| 137 | [[/folder]] |
| 138 | |
| 139 | [[folder:Irene]] |
| 140 | !!Irene |
| 141 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/irene_8.jpg]] |
| 142 | [[caption-width-right:256:She's literally just there to cause trouble.]] |
| 143 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'' |
| 144 | ---- |
| 145 | * AdaptationalVillainy: There was nothing to suggest Irene had ill intent in ''A Link Between Worlds''. In ''Hyrule Conquest'', she seems to have taken a darker path. |
| 146 | * CuteWitch: Rather pretty for a necromancer. |
| 147 | * TokenHuman: Only one of the Stalfos heroes to not be an undead necromancer. |
| 148 | * ReplacementArtifact: Replaced Azrily/Malmord from ''Hyrule: Total War''. |
| 149 | !!Unique Unit: Blue Bubble |
| 150 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bluebubble.png]] |
| 151 | [[caption-width-right:256:[[TheJinx Don't jinx it.]]]] |
| 152 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaI The Legend of Zelda]]'' |
| 153 | Irene's unique unit available if she is chosen as a Hero. |
| 154 | ---- |
| 155 | * FlamingSkulls: And that's pretty much their design fully described. |
| 156 | * FlyingFace: As is tradition. |
| 157 | * TheJinx: Just like in their original appearances, they can jinx their enemies to prevent them from attacking. |
| 158 | [[/folder]] |
| 159 | |
| 160 | [[folder:Blind]] |
| 161 | !!Blind the Thief |
| 162 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/blind.jpg]] |
| 163 | [[caption-width-right:256:He needs tho thee a denthith.]] |
| 164 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' |
| 165 | ---- |
| 166 | * CompositeCharacter: Of both his variants from ''A Link to the Past'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''. |
| 167 | * {{Dracolich}}: After his return from the dead. |
| 168 | * FullBodyDisguise: Blind can disguise himself as anybody, with his favorite being young women. |
| 169 | * PunnyName: Robbed blind. |
| 170 | * ReplacementArtifact: Replaced Onox as the {{Dracolich}} of the faction, taking his bonuses and unique unit. |
| 171 | * TheDreaded: By the Sheikah for managing to steal from them. |
| 172 | |
| 173 | !!Unique Unit: Staldra |
| 174 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/staldra.png]] |
| 175 | [[caption-width-right:256:It has enough eyes to technically be considered a spider.]] |
| 176 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' |
| 177 | Blind's unique unit available if he is chosen as a Hero. |
| 178 | ---- |
| 179 | * {{Dracolich}}: A {{mook|s}} variant excavated from deep caves. |
| 180 | * HealingFactor: Like the Gleeoks, they can regenerate their heads, making them that much harder to kill without a full contigent. |
| 181 | * MultipleHeadCase: Staldra are constructed with three heads grafted unto their bodies, allowing them to attack multiple enemies at once. |
| 182 | * OurHydrasAreDifferent: The Staldra resembles a stocky three-headed snake skeleton. |
| 183 | [[/folder]] |
| 184 | |
| 185 | [[folder:Death Sword]] |
| 186 | !!Death Sword |
| 187 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/deathsword.jpg]] |
| 188 | [[caption-width-right:256:A quintessential DarkLord.]] |
| 189 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' |
| 190 | ---- |
| 191 | * AscendedExtra: In a meta sense. Death Swords appeared in ''Hyrule Total War'' as generic Stalfos generals, but Death Sword in ''Hyrule Conquest'' is a unique character. |
| 192 | * AdaptationalIntelligence: There was no real telling whether he was intelligent in ''Twilight Princess''. Here, he is the leader of the Stalfos. |
| 193 | * AdaptationSpeciesChange: Seemingly a phantom in the original games. Here, he is rumored to be an ancient Gerudo. |
| 194 | * DecompositeCharacter: Maybe. The presence of Gabora's name on his sword indicates he was some form of Phantom Ganon in ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]'', though the two are separate characters in ''Conquest''. |
| 195 | * NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Death Sword is certainly not a nice name. |
| 196 | * RelatedInTheAdaptation: Downplayed. There were hints he was connected to Gabora in the original games but there was ultimately no confirmation. Here, they are directly connected. |
| 197 | * ReplacementArtifact: Replaced Akazoo after initial considerations to merge them. |
| 198 | !!Unique Units: Stalreaper and Redead Knight. |
| 199 | [[quoteright:512:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stalreaper.png]] |
| 200 | [[caption-width-right:512:The Stalreaper (left) and Redead Knight (right).]] |
| 201 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink The Legend of Zelda II: Adventure of Link]] (Stalreaper) and [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] (Redead)'' |
| 202 | Death Sword's two unique unit available if he is chosen as a Hero. |
| 203 | ---- |
| 204 | * AdaptationNameChange: From Reapling to Stalreaper. |
| 205 | * ColdFlames: The Stalreaper's blue fire. |
| 206 | * CompositeCharacter: The Stalreaper is a composite of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaPhantomHourglass Reapling]] and [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOracleOfAges Blue Stalfos]]. |
| 207 | * MythologyGag: The Stalreaper's canon name, Blue Stalfos, is mentioned as a folk name in its description. |
| 208 | * SinisterScythe: Stalreapers use scythes as their main weapon. |
| 209 | * TheGrimReaper: Invoked by the Stalreaper, though they are just powerful necromancers. |
| 210 | [[/folder]] |
| 211 | |
| 212 | [[folder:Stallord]] |
| 213 | !!Stallord |
| 214 | [[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stallord.jpg]] |
| 215 | [[caption-width-right:256:Things can always get a lot worse.]] |
| 216 | -->''First Appearance: [[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' |
| 217 | ---- |
| 218 | * AdaptationalUgliness: Players who pay attention will notice his skull has a sleeker shape, sharper teeth and [[ExpressiveSkull a scrunched up brow that makes him always seem furious]]. |
| 219 | * {{Dracolich}}: He is an undead dragon. |
| 220 | * ShroudedInMyth: The Gerudo apparently see him as a cosmic figure capable of devouring the sun, and claim the world was made from his body. |
| 221 | * TheCameo: In Undying Nephalim's other game, ''Star Fox: Event Horizon'', multiple Stallord models serve as props on Titania. |
| 222 | * TheGreatSerpent: Apparently this in Gerudo mythology. Some form of embelishment might have taken place. |
| 223 | * UndeadFossils: The Stallord may count as this. |
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