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Ganondorf schemed to release the ancient sorcerer Vaati from his prison within the Four Sword, and created a dark copy of Link, Shadow Link, with the Mirror. The clouds of darkness covering the land made Zelda uneasy, so she gathered the six shrine maidens to renew the seal upon Vaati. At that moment, Shadow Link appeared and scattered the maidens with his powers. Link drew the sword from its pedestal, splitting into four just as in ancient times. However, this released Vaati from his prison to cause chaos. Ganon used Shadow Link to tear open rifts to the Dark World, pulling the four Knights of Hyrule into his sway and transforming them into Big Dark Stalfos. [166] Link meets Princess Zelda, who like Link had premonitions of Ganondorf's treachery. [68] The two plot to open the Door of Time and get to the Triforce before Ganondorf. [69] When Link opens the Door of Time and draws the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time, he is sealed within the Chamber of Sages for seven years. He reawakens as the Hero of Time. [70] In this time, Ganondorf had entered the Sacred Realm, seized the Triforce and transformed Hyrule into a world of monsters. [71] However, the Triforce had split in three and Ganondorf retained only the Triforce of Power. [72] [73] Link gained the Triforce of Courage, [74] and Princess Zelda the Triforce of Wisdom. [75] [76] Ganondorf had used his power to take control of Hyrule Castle, and the Sacred Realm was transformed into the Evil Realm due to his evil heart. [77] [78] Long ago, a dark tribe invaded Hyrule. They were defeated and imprisoned within the mirror. The tribe's mirror prison was then secreted away and hidden in the forest temple to sever its connection to this world." — White Maiden ( Four Swords Adventures)

The Spear Soldier under the Spear Soldier listing does not appear in Tri Force Heroes; the image shown is from A Link Between Worlds. Furthermore, the Soldier shown does not throw its spear. These events were obscured by the mists of time until a wizard known as Agahnim came to release the seal. He murdered the king of Hyrule, kidnapped six of the seven maidens who were descendants of the Seven Sages, and planned on kidnapping the last, Princess Zelda. [...] When the seal broke, the sacrificial maidens were flung into the Dark World." ( Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 226) These events were obscured by the mists of time until a wizard known as Agahnim came to release the seal. He murdered the king of Hyrule, kidnapped six of the seven maidens who were descendants of the Seven Sages, and planned on kidnapping the last, Princess Zelda. With them, he could perform a rite that would break the seal to the Sacred Realm, but Zelda commanded a power that Agahnim had not anticipated." ( Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 226) About 9,883 years after the Calamity's defeat, a new princess is born and named Zelda in line with tradition. [8] Around this same time, a prophecy warns of the return of Calamity Ganon. [195] [196] The ban on the Sheikah's technology is lifted by King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule, restoring relations with the Sheikah. [197] Hoping to prepare in the same fashion as their ancestors, the people of Hyrule begin working to locate and excavate the Divine Beasts and Guardians, which they eventually managed to restore and activate. [198] Subsequently, four warriors from each of Hyrule's races were selected to pilot the Divine Beasts. [199] Around that time, the chosen bearer of the Master Sword was found to be a Hylian knight named Link, the only one who was able to pull the sword from its resting place in the Korok Forest. The four pilots and Link were then dubbed Champions. [200] The Day of the Great CalamityThese events were obscured by the mists of time until a wizard known as Agahnim came to release the seal. He murdered the king of Hyrule, kidnapped six of the seven maidens who were descendants of the Seven Sages, and planned on kidnapping the last, Princess Zelda." ( Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 226) In Hyrule, Midna encounters Link, a ranch hand from Ordon Village. Link had been in pursuit of Bulblins who had kidnapped the children of the village. When he entered the Twilight, he was transformed into a wolf by the power of the Triforce of Courage, [154] which he had inherited from his ancestor, the Hero of Time. [155] Together Link and Midna restore light to Hyrule. In so doing, Link regains his original form. To defeat Zant, they gather the pieces of the Fused Shadow, which holds the dark power of the Interlopers. During their quest, Link receives sword training from the Hero's Spirit. [156] Macy, Seth G. (2018-08-09). "These Are Some of the Coolest Video Game Art Books You Can Find". IGN. Archived from the original on 2022-03-13 . Retrieved 2022-03-13.

You must also rescue the seven maidens who Agahnim sent to the Dark World." — Sahasrahla ( A Link to the Past) So the King commanded seven wise men to seal the gate to the Land of the Golden Power." — N/A ( A Link to the Past) After many years of peace in Hyrule, word spread of the supreme power of the Triforce. War engulfed the land, heralding the Era of Chaos. [32] [48] In particular, a group of powerful sorcerers known as the Interlopers sought dominion over the Sacred Realm, where the Triforce was located. The goddesses sent the Spirits of Light to banish them to the Twilight Realm. [7] [50] [51] To protect the Triforce, the sage Rauru built a new Temple of Time at the location of the Sealed Temple, around the pedestal holding the Master Sword — the location of the only entrance to the Sacred Realm. [52] He placed the Triforce in the Temple of Light and sealed off the Sacred Realm with him inside it in an event called Sealing the Sacred Realm. The Master Sword became the key that joined the Temple of Time to the Temple of Light. It was closed behind the Door of Time. [48] [53] Era of Prosperity In the face of this unorthodox crisis, King Rhoam made the decision to ally and work with the Sheikah once again. The battles between their people had faded into legend, and there were no longer those who felt that the Sheikah posed a threat. Even then, peace between them was a significant event and was only possible due to the peaceful group of Sheikah whose descendants remained in Kakariko Village and to King Rhoam's political prowess." — Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 374If you're one of those people who doesn't believe in a Zelda canon, or an official lore, nothing in this thread is probably going to change your mind. If you're one of those fans who enjoys discussing Zelda lore, but don't accept the Historia as fact, then this thread may be of some interest to you. This thread is mainly directed towards those fans who accept the Historia as official lore, but have dismissed the Encyclopedia as non-canon. Ages passed and the Hero of Time faded to legend. During the Era without a Hero, [32] the seal of the Seven Sages broke. [170] Ganon escaped from the Sacred Realm and used the Triforce of Power to bring darkness to Hyrule. When no hero appeared, King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule and his people pleaded to the gods for deliverance. [171] [172] [173] [174] After Agahnim took over, everyone began to act strangely. I suppose it's only a matter of time before I'm affected, too." — Soldier ( A Link to the Past)

The Heroes saved Princess Zelda from the top of the tower and continued on to the Realm of the Heavens, where the Dark Mirror that had been incessantly spawning Shadow Links lay. The four Links then recovered the mirror and defeated Vaati in the Palace of Winds. The four Links and Princess Zelda made for the surface world as the Palace of Winds crumbled beneath them. There, Ganon appeared. The facets of Link cooperated with Princess Zelda to crush him, successfully sealing Ganon with the Four Sword. "I am the King of Darkness! I cannot be destroyed by insects like you!" he cried as he was sealed away. Light shone out all around them, and the darkness began to part." ( Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 121) https://uk.ign.com/articles/2018/08/06/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-now-has-an-official-place-in-the-series-timeline-sort-ofThis timeline branch contains the events of A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes, The Legend of Zelda, and The Adventure of Link. I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course... GANON!" — Yuga ( A Link Between Worlds) Has no credits on any Zelda game, and the Nintendo Wiki doesn't have them listed on the credits of any other Nintendo game.

Lopez, Alan (2018-11-22). "Dark Horse On Creating The Ultimate Companion To The World Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 2022-03-13 . Retrieved 2022-03-13. Following the Imprisoning War, the Era of Light and Dark began. Many years later, the dark wizard Agahnim brainwashed all of Hyrule's soldiers, [98] murdered the King of Hyrule, [99] [100] and made six of the Maidens, descendants of the Seven Sages, disappear into the Dark World. [101] [102] [103] He did this to break the seal on Ganon. [104] The last remaining victim was Zelda. She used telepathy to call out to Link. Using his dying uncle's sword, Link freed Zelda from her cell in the dungeon of Hyrule Castle, [105] and collected three Pendants of Virtue to prove he could draw the Master Sword, which recognized him as the Hero. [106] Yes, there is a master timeline but it is a confidential document! The only people to have access to that document are myself, Mr. Miyamoto and the director of that title. We can't share it with anyone else!" — Eiji Aonuma ([ ])Twinrova, who had lurked behind the scenes in Holodrum and Labrynna, pulling the strings, managed to light the Flame of Destruction and the Flame of Sorrow. All that remained was to kidnap Princess Zelda and light the Flame of Despair. Using the princess as a sacred sacrifice, they attempted to resurrect Ganon. Link borrowed the power of the Oracle of Seasons and the Oracle of Ages and threw himself upon the ceremonial altar. He cornered and defeated Twinrova, but the twin witches sacrificed themselves to resurrect Ganon. Because the ceremony had not been completed, however, Ganon returned as a witless, demonic beast. Link brought down the rampaging Demon King and rescued Princess Zelda, restoring peace to the lands of Holodrum and Labrynna." ( Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 101) Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law." ( Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 5)