The Deku Princess is a character and an item in Majora's Mask.[1]
Biography
Majora's Mask
The Deku Princess is the heiress to the Terminan Deku throne. She resides in the Deku Palace with her father, the Deku King.
Upon seeing the Southern Swamp filling with poisonous water, she headed to the Woodfall Temple with her friend, the Foolish Monkey. However, she was captured by Odolwa and put into a room near the entrance of the temple.[2] When her absence is noticed, her father accuses the Monkey of abducting her, and imprisons him with the intent of punishing him.[3]
Eventually, Link gains access to the temple and defeats Odolwa. He finds the Deku Princess in a chamber near the temple's exit and rescues her. After confirming the Monkey was involved in her rescue via smelling its scent on Link, the princess then expresses relief that the monkey made it out and admitted she worried that her father would not only assume the monkey abducted her, but even go so far as to order the monkey's execution when she failed to return. However, she then learned from Link's stern silence that such is precisely what happened.[4] At her request, Link proceeded to return her to the Deku Palace by temporarily storing her in a Bottle.[5] When the Princess realizes what her father has done to the Monkey, she is furious. Upon returning to the palace, she demands the Monkey's immediate release.[6] She apologizes to the Monkey for her father's hasty decision and,[7] as a sign of gratitude to Link, shows him the way to the Deku Shrine to receive his reward on behalf of the Deku tribe.[8] The Deku Princess is last seen during the ending credits alongside the Deku King, the Monkey, and the palace guards.
Other Appearances
Majora's Mask (Himekawa)
In the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa, she appears to have a crush on Link in his Deku form. The Deku Butler says Link looks like his Son in that Mask, and that the Princess was in love with his son.
Cadence of Hyrule
In Cadence of Hyrule, the Deku Princess is a minor character who can be found in Deku Village in the Future World if the player has downloaded the Symphony of the Mask content pack. If any of the protagonists talk to her enough, they will ask her if she would fit in a bottle, which she takes offense to.
Trivia
- Several sounds that the Deku Princess makes in the Japanese 1.0 and 1.1 versions were omitted from the American release for unknown reasons. These sounds are restored in Collector's Edition and Majora's Mask 3D. [9]
- While the Deku Princess herself does not appear, her clothing can be unlocked and worn by the Companion Fairies in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition.[10]
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | FrenchEU | Princesse Mojo (MM3D)[11] | Deku Princess Mojo is the French translation for Deku. |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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Deku Princess's model in Majora's Mask -
Link approaching the Deku Princess in Majora's Mask -
The Deku Princess in a Bottle from Majora's Mask 3D
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 244 (MM)
- ↑ "I was trying to find out about the poison in the swamp, so I went to Woodfall Temple above the waterfall. But the temple had become a monster's lair, and the princess was captured by the monster..." — Monkey (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "It proves the foolish monkey deceived the princess so he could enter the temple! Everyone! Let the monkey's punishment commence!" — Deku King (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Were you, by chance, asked by that monkey to come save me? Aha! Just as I suspected! You see, your body smells a little bit like monkey. So...the monkey made it back fine after all. That's good. I was worried that when I didn't come home, my father would think that monkey had kidnapped me! I was worried that my father would even go so far as to punish the poor monkey! Hoo-hoo-hoo. ......Don't tell me...Are you serious?!? Is father actually doing that?!? Yet another hasty decision, father! W-Well, we haven't any time to lose..." — Deku Princess (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Quickly, Mr. Link, could you please find something to carry me in so you can take me to the Deku Palace? [...] I don't mind tight places, so surely you have something you can put me in to carry me... If you have anything at all, then, by all means, take it out and use it right here!" — Deku Princess (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "H-Hufff-huhhh! Foolish father!!! WHAT are you doing?!? Let that monkey go this instant!!" — Deku Princess (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Oh, Mr. Monkey, I am truly sorry. Father does such rash things when he's worried about me." — Deku Princess (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "As a symbol of our gratitude, our butler has prepared a little something for you. Please accept it. You'll find it in the shrine that will be to your right when you leave the palace." — Deku Princess (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ Japanese Majora's Mask V1.1: Aesthetic Differences
- ↑ All 53 "My Fairy" Outfits Showcase - Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 244