She is often kidnapped by villains like Ganondorf, Vaati, Bellum, or Yuga, serving as the primary motivation for the protagonist Link's adventure. While she might seem like a typical damsel in distress, she is not passive; she supports Link's journey with all her might and often displays her own heroism. Princess Zelda is the hero of salvation chosen by the Triforce of Wisdom, the power of the goddess Nayru. She cooperates with Link, the hero chosen by the Triforce of Courage, to defeat Ganon. The core theme of the game is the struggle between good and evil: two people possessing Courage and Wisdom—the ultimate spiritual elements for overcoming hardship—confront and defeat the Demon King Ganon, who seeks to destroy the world with the Triforce of Power. Despite the fairy-tale setup of a hero and a princess, they are rarely depicted as a romantic couple like Mario and Peach. Usually, Zelda simply asks Link to defeat evil, and no specific relationship is detailed. This is due to Nintendo's tendency to leave the protagonist's personality blank; Link's feelings for Zelda are left to the player's interpretation. While supporting female characters often show affection for Link, his feelings for Zelda are always up to the player. One constant is Zelda's unwavering trust in Link. Generally, she treats Link with formal respect. However, the series does occasionally depict her showing affection toward him. She uses polite speech with everyone, whether she is angry or sad. Toward Link, her speech is a mix of polite and casual. Depending on the situation, she often addresses him by name at the beginning or middle of a sentence.