Day 14 - Link vs. Mido

To Celebrate the release of Skyward Sword and 25 years of Legend of Zelda games, I bring to you my Zelda-a-Day art project for the month of November (so basically, 30 days of Zelda goondness).

Day 14 - Link vs. Mido

A bit about this piece:

I wanted to draw a picture based on the relationship between Link and Mido. Why? Because it's usually overlooked I honestly feel we are given a little bit of insight into Link's character development, as minimal as it is in OoT.

Call me silly, but this relationship is actually why I find myself connected with Ocarina of Time Link more than any other Link I've played so far. Growing up I was an outcast, very different from everyone else and was ridiculed for it. There was a time where I only had one real friend to turn to and I cherished every moment I spent with her. Even now in my adult years, I still have some issues with social acceptance from others an have been truly blessed to have made a handful of true friends along the way.

I had something I could relate to in myself and in Link, which made the connection that much stronger. Surely I'm not the only one who has related to Link on this level either.

That's why Mido (despite being the annoyingly bossy little spootbag at the beginning of the game. XD) and his association to Link is so important to me. It humanized my Zelda experience that much more.

I also take great pride and joy when robbing Mido at the beginning. XD; I'm horrible, I know, but I always feel that he deserves it at the time. Likewise, I always forgive him after the seven year time skip...and typically feel a little guilty for stealing from him at that point as well...

Don't get me wrong though, I still think Mido is a really great character. :3 Remember kids, the Great Mido says that without a fairy, you're not even a real man. XD