Evaleen (Total War)

Evaleen is one of the first seven sages of the Goddesses, created at the dawn of Hyrule to defend the Triforce.

Etymology
Evaleen's name predates many Hyrulean languages. It is possible the Ancient Hylian words evala (weeping, sad, crying) and leen (tomb, grave, crypt) were derived from her name.

Physical Appearance
In the Book of Mudora, Evaleen is described as "created most fair and most beautiful, though her shame and humility wrapped her in countless bands and cloaks, shadowing herself from the light." It is assumed Evaleen is likely a female humanoid and wrapped in various strands of cloth or bandages. She is commonly portrayed as a tall Hylian female wearing purple robes and wrapped in hundreds of bandages.

Powers and Abilities
Evaleen was given the ability to end all forms of life utterly and completely. She can bring about sickness, withering, and ultimately death on any living being.

Personality
Evaleen's personality is described as one of constant shame, humility, and self doubt. She considers herself the lowest of all Sages and unworthy of her title. Though her actions were utterly remorseless, many consider her kind despite her role.

Creation of Hyrule
Evaleen was the sixth Sage to be created by the Golden Goddesses. She was created to regulate the lifespan of the Goddesses' creations and assure they would not outgrow and outlive their intent. She participated in battle against many of the Druthulidi that were corrupting the creation of Hyrule. When the Goddesses initiated their purge of Hyrule, it was said that she instantly ended the lives of the Druthulidi's minions, killing countless monsters.

Post Creation
With Hyrule in its infancy Evaleen returned to the Sacred Realm and watched over the Triforce, awaiting for the Firstborn of the Goddesses so that it may be passed on to mortals. She was tempted by Sulkaris to aid in the stealing of the Triforce, though Evaleen ultimately rejected the offer and warned Solahrasin of her treachery.

When the Firstborn of the Goddesses awoke into Hyrule, Evaleen, five of the other Sages, and the three Oracles passed the Triforce unto them and placed it in their care. Evaleen taught mortals the concepts of death and decay, as well as the respectful preparation and disposing of the dead. her task complete, Evaleen withdrew into the darkest shadows of the earth and vanished.

There is no record of how or when Evaleen chose Impa to be her successor. It is possible that there may have been another forgotten sage in the line between the two. Evaleen is often worshiped by the Sheikah as a lesser deity, and there is some evidence that she is considered a lesser deity in the Kingdom of Ikana. In later eras she is associated with death, decay, burial, blood, and embalming.