Nintendo Reveals Why Imprisoning War Sages Remained a Mystery in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo kept the Imprisoning War Sages mysterious in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to maintain the game's central theme and prevent story complexity, but they are given more focus in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The Sages' faces and personalities were intentionally hidden to avoid overcomplicating the story, which is why they appeared unassuming in the game.