Summary
Queen Sonia is a major historical figure, and a minor character inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.Sonia founded the version of Hyrulethat originally existed inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildbefore being destroyed by Ganon. Sonia was aHylian like Linkand Zelda, and she married one of the few remaining Zonai, Rauru, who became the first king of Hyrule.
[Warning: Spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.]
Though she existed far in the past, Zelda ends up meeting Sonia inTears of the Kingdomwhen she is sent back in time. Sonia realizes that Zelda can use the same magic as her, and takes the princess under her wing to show her how to use it more effectively. Unfortunately,Zelda is unable to prevent Queen Sonia’s tragic endingin the game despite her powers.
Why Zelda Turned Into A Dragon In Tears Of The Kingdom
Despite its detailed plot, Zelda: TOTK never fully explains why Zelda turned into a dragon. However, the reasons are there if players look carefully.
Queen Sonia Was Killed By Ganondorf In Tears Of The Kingdom
Zelda Witnesses Sonia’s Death While Stuck In The Past
While Zelda is still in the past, Ganondorf arrives to pledge his loyalty to the King and Queen of Hyrule. Ganondorf initially tries to trick Sonia by sending a fake Zelda to try and assassinate her. The real Zelda is able to prevent this attempt, butGanondorf himself arrives to finish the job moments later. Ganondorf then uses the Secret Stone from Sonia’s necklace to turn into the Demon King.
Following Sonia’s death, Zelda was able to teleport Sonia’s body to safety using her Purah Pad.Sonia would eventually be buried at the Forgotten Temple, which is located inside the Tanagar Canyon. Players can easily spot Sonia’s grave as it is surrounded bySundelions, which become useful inTOTK’s late-game.
Queen Sonia’s Legacy Lives On In Princess Zelda
Sonia Is Part Of Zelda’s Ancestral Line
Though Queen Sonia passed away, her legacy lives on through Zelda.Sonia is descended from the original ZeldainSkyward Swordand is the ancestor of the Zelda fromBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom. As both the founder of the new Hyrule and one of Hylia’s descendants, Sonia is a very important figure inThe Legend of Zelda’s history. As such, she lives on as a major figure in the minds of her people.
Sonia’s name means “wisdom,“another clue to her involvement in the Hyrule royal family’s legacy.
Sonia also has a pretty notable place in theLegend of Zeldafranchise. This is the first time a queen of Hyrule has played a major on-screen role in a Zelda game. The King of Hyrule has occasionally appeared, most notably as the King of Red Lions inThe Wind Waker. This makes Sonia’s involvement inThe Legend of Zelda:Tears of the Kingdomstand out even more. It will be interesting to see if future royal families in theZeldauniverse get to be as fleshed out as Sonia and Rauru.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the anticipated follow-up to Breath of the Wild, released in 2017. A rare occurrence in Zelda titles, Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel instead of loosely connected. In Tears of the Kingdom, Link will take to the skies and learn about a mysterious kingdom in the clouds.
