
Field Note #9: Voices from the Past
The fact that I can still find something that brings me joy in a dungeon that I strongly dislike is a testament to the brilliance of Zelda.

Field Note #8: LGBTQ Representation in Zelda
On the surface, it doesn’t seem like there are any queer characters in Zelda. We do a little digging to find out the truth.

Field Note #7: A Story of Green Fields & Dry Sand
Lanayru Desert used to be a green grassland. What could have caused this green place to become the arid desert we see today?

Field Note #6: Indiana Link and the Temple of Earth
The Earth Temple in Skyward Sword brings us a swashbuckling Indiana Jones adventure that is fun from start to finish.

Field Note #5: The Garden and the Puzzle Box
Breath of the Wild and Skyward Sword represent two different ends of a spectrum. They represent two opposite opinions on the nature of fun.

Field Note #4: What It Means To Be A Knight
"What in Hylia’s name is Link doing? Living his life as if nothing bigger were at stake in the world?"

Field Note #3: Temple Diving with Wild Bokoblins
Stepping back into the traditional Zelda dungeon formula felt like slipping on an old t-shirt that still fits just right.

Field Note #2: Link’s Ball of Timey Wimey Stuff (Bonus Note!)
"Why do some Links have prophetic visions and others do not? What causes these visions?"

Field Note #1: Skyward Sword & The Call to Adventure
My first thought booting up Skyward Sword for the first time in at least 5 years was “wow, this looks rough.”

What is a Field Note anyway?
“Field notes are intended to be read by the researcher as evidence to produce meaning and an understanding of the subject of study.

6 Life Lessons I Learned from Zelda
Zelda taught me some of the most important lessons of my life. These lessons still inspire me and guide me today.

Introduction: Why Hyrule Field Notes?
I believe that every long-term fan of the Zelda series has their own “Zelda Testimonial”.













