Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Entry 22: Vah Medoh

I arrive in Rito Village the following afternoon and head straight to the village elder, Kaneli, to offer my assistance. He seems doubtful at first—if even the Rito’s best warriors have failed, how could a Hylian succeed? But then his eyes land on my Sheikah Slate, my sword, and my tunic. Recognition dawns on him. As a Hylian Champion, I can help.

Kaneli explains that their strongest warriors, Teba and Harth, attempted to approach Vah Medoh but were shot down by its cannons. If I want to help, I should speak with them first.

I find a wounded Harth and speak with Teba’s wife about what happened. They tell me that Teba refuses to listen to reason. His warrior spirit and unwavering resolve to protect the village are driving him to make another attempt on his own. They suggest I search for him at the Flight Range, just north of the village’s main platform—Revali’s Landing.

As I glance at the platform, a memory strikes me.

It’s shortly after the knighting ceremony at the Sacred Ground Ruins. Revali, brimming with arrogance, makes it clear he resents my position. He feels slighted that I was chosen as Zelda’s protector while his role is merely to support me—and he wants me to know it.

When the memory fades, I realize the sun is setting. A good night’s rest will be the best preparation for facing Vah Medoh. I make my way to the inn, ready to sleep in one of the Rito’s famous down beds.

Early the next morning, I head to the Flight Range. From Revali’s Landing, I leap into the air, using my paraglider to soar across the lake. When I arrive, I find Teba preparing his equipment.

I approach and tell him I’m here to help. Without turning around, he scoffs, doubting that a Hylian could be of any use. Even when I reveal that I’m a Champion, he remains unconvinced. Instead, he challenges me to prove my skills—demonstrating my ability to maneuver through the updrafts and hit targets with my bow.

Without hesitation, I leap into the canyon, gliding effortlessly on the currents as I draw my bow. One by one, I strike each target in rapid succession. When I return to the platform, Teba’s expression shifts—he’s impressed.

Satisfied, he hands me bomb arrows and lays out the plan. He’ll fly me up to Vah Medoh and attempt to distract its cannons while I take them out. Just like in the Flight Range, I’ll need to use the updrafts to stay airborne and destroy Medoh’s cannons and shield generators with the bomb arrows.

I nod, and with that, we take off.

Now soaring above Medoh, I signal that I’m ready. Teba expertly maneuvers through the sky, dodging the Guardian cannons as I glide toward the Divine Beast. Fire rains down around us, but I stay focused. Once I’m in range, I draw my bow and fire—two bomb arrows strike the first cannon, destroying it in an explosion of sparks and smoke.

We repeat the process three more times, weaving through enemy fire as I take out each cannon. When the final one is destroyed, the protective barrier around Medoh vanishes.

Teba flies up beside me just as I begin my descent toward Medoh. But something’s wrong—he’s injured, clipped by one of the cannons. Gritting his teeth, he admits he can’t go any further. Though he wishes he could continue the fight, he knows he must return to the Flight Range. Before turning back, he gives me a final nod of respect and wishes me luck.

I take a deep breath and glide toward the Divine Beast. The real battle is about to begin.

As I land by the activation terminal on Medoh, a familiar voice cuts through the air—Revali. His arrogant tone is unchanged, mocking my arrival with surprise but reminding me that a hundred years was a long time to keep him waiting. I ignore his remarks, focusing on the task at hand.

Just like with Ruta, I need to access the map and control terminal with my Sheikah Slate before I can reactivate the five terminals scattered throughout Medoh. Only then will I be able to reach the main control terminal.

And, just like Ruta, Medoh is infested with blight. Corruption oozes through the ancient machine, twisting its mechanisms against me. I push forward, navigating the Divine Beast’s inner workings, solving its puzzles, and activating each terminal one by one.

With the final terminal restored, I return to the main control terminal atop Medoh’s massive wings.

I slow my approach, my grip tightening on my sword. Based on what happened with Ruta, I know I need to be ready for anything. Steeling myself, I bring my Sheikah Slate to the glowing panel.

Then it happens.

A violent surge of blight erupts from the terminal, twisting and writhing as it takes shape. The air grows thick with malice as the grotesque, monstrous form coalesces before me—Windblight Ganon—an unnatural fusion of Sheikah technology and dark corruption.

Revali’s voice echoes again. His tone is unreadable as he admits that even he couldn’t defeat this beast when he faced it. Then, with the same sharp-edged arrogance, he dryly wishes me luck.

I tighten my grip. This battle is mine to finish.

I quickly take stock of my surroundings and spot large fans on the platform. Seizing the opportunity, I sprint toward one, feeling the rush of wind as I leap into the air and open my paraglider. With a clear shot, I draw my ancient bow—Robbie’s finest tech—and fire an ancient arrow straight into beast.

The monster reels from the impact, crashing onto the platform. Wasting no time, I land beside it, my Master Sword glowing brightly as I unleash a relentless series of strikes.

Windblight Ganon retaliates, summoning whirling orbs of Sheikah energy that charge up before releasing deadly blue electric beams. I dodge, weaving through the attacks, my focus unwavering. Each time I find an opening, I strike again—ancient arrows and the Master Sword proving too powerful for the blight-infested beast.

Finally, with one last devastating blow, the creature lets out a distorted shriek as it dissolves into dark mist, its corrupted energy vanishing into nothingness.

A moment of stillness follows, then Revali’s spirit appears before me. His usual arrogance is subdued as he acknowledges the truth—I accomplished what he could not. It is the highest form of praise I could expect from him.With the battle won, Revali reclaims control of Vah Medoh. Small balls of light surround me as I am transported back to Rito Village.

As I land, the entire village watches in awe. High above, Vah Medoh settles onto its massive stone perch, its gaze locked onto Hyrule Castle—standing ready to aid in the coming battle against Calamity Ganon.

I make my way to Kaneli, who greets me with unrestrained joy. With Medoh back under their control, the Rito can finally breathe easy once more. In gratitude, he presents me with their finest weapon—the Great Falcon Bow.

I speak with many villagers, their spirits lifted now that Vah Medoh is back under Rito control. Among them, a pair of sisters teach me an old Rito song—it sounds like a riddle, possibly tied to the mysterious shrine platform along the road past the stable.

As I continue exploring, I come across a worried mother. Amid the commotion of Medoh’s return, her daughter, Kheel, has gone missing. She suspects Kheel may have wandered off to Warbler’s Nest, eager to practice her singing. With monsters lurking in the wild, a missing chick is no small matter, so I immediately take to the skies, paragliding toward Warbler’s Nest.

Thankfully, her mother’s hunch is correct—I find Kheel safe and sound, practicing her song. Relieved, I approach her, but instead of hurrying home, she excitedly asks for my help rounding up her sisters for choir practice. I agree and head back to the village.

Tracking down her sisters proves to be more than just a matter of gathering them. One refuses to budge until her craving for salmon is satisfied, so I help collect ingredients and prepare the dish. Once fed, the sisters finally set off for Warbler’s Nest.

On my way back, I speak with a few more villagers. A guard warns me about a Frost Talus spotted in the nearby mountains—something to keep in mind for later.

As I pass the lone platform on the road, the lyrics of the Rito song echo in my mind. A mention of fire and a platform... It’s worth a try. I start a small campfire at its center, and sure enough, the ground trembles. Behind me, a shrine rises from the earth.

I step inside, completing its trial before continuing on to Warbler’s Nest, just in time for the chicks’ performance.When I arrive at Warbler’s Nest, I find the sisters singing in harmony. Their voices carry through the air, blending beautifully with the wind. As I listen, I also take note of a nearby shrine platform.

Curious, I ask them about the song. They eagerly share its lyrics, mentioning that they believe it holds some kind of mystery tied to this place. As they sing, the words sound like yet another shrine riddle. An idea sparks in my mind.

I pull out a Korok Leaf and, using the wind, try to replicate the melody by blowing air across the distinct rock pillars scattered around the nest. To the chicks’ delight, it works! The platform trembles, and a shrine rises from the earth. Overjoyed, the sisters cheer before excitedly flying back home to tell their mother and the village elder about what happened.

With the shrine revealed, I step inside, claim its Spirit Orb, and continue toward the mountains to track down the Frost Talus.

Making my way through the mountain pass toward Coldsnap Hollow, where the monster was last seen, I come across another Frost Talus near Rospro Pass. The battle is brief, and I take it down before pressing on.

Upon reaching Coldsnap Hollow, I find the massive stone creature waiting. The icy winds whip around me as I engage the beast, dodging its crushing blows and striking when I find an opening. With a final, well-placed attack, the Talus collapses, shattering into lifeless rubble.

With the threat eliminated, I return to the village to inform the guard—he can rest easy now. The danger is gone.

I decide to spend one last night in the village before continuing my journey. As I walk through the town, I spot the chicks singing joyfully—and beside them, playing his accordion, is their father… Kass!

It’s heartwarming to see him back home, making music with his daughters. When I approach, he greets me warmly and mentions that he has something to share, but only after his girls have gone to bed. He asks me to return later that evening.

That night, under the quiet glow of the moon, I find Kass waiting. His usual lively demeanor is subdued as he begins to speak. He tells me about his teacher, a Sheikah poet who once lived in Hyrule Castle. This poet had fallen deeply in love with the princess, but she never noticed—her heart belonged to another. Her chosen knight.

With a wistful sigh, Kass then shares a song his teacher had written, a melody that speaks of love awakening the princess’s true power. The notes drift into the night, carrying echoes of a past long lost to time.

I thank him for sharing the story and bid him farewell, the weight of his words lingering in my mind. As I make my way to the inn, I settle on my plan—to leave at first light, carrying this newfound piece of history with me on my journey.