OOT Link and Zelda's back ground.

[Hero Of Termina]

What do we know about Link and Zelda's background? Sure they were both born in Hyrule, but, who where they born from as in, lets say, are they brother and sister? I think they are. They have a lot of relation to each other. :(

[Kitsu]

It's true it could be a plausible assumption that Link and Zelda have a similar, or even related background. However, I definitely don't think they are related as siblings.

For one, Zelda lives with her father, the king, and Link doesn't have any parents. Evidently his mother died after bringing him to the Kokiri Forest, and we can assume that Link's father died in a war, supposedly the war that takes place before Ocaina of Time.
If Link and Zelda were brother and sister, why would Link be brought to the forest to live and Zelda remain with her father in Hyrule castle?

On the contrary, you could argue that this is because Link was seperated because of someone knowing his destiny, although I don't think that is very likely.

[Moosh_is_cool]

:xd: that would be so sick, considering all the Zelink vids on youtube...

[Josh]

Agreeing with Moosh :), it would be sick, but it's still perfectly plausible. For one game at least. I can see it happening in one game, but to have it happen for every single Zelda Game, it just seems to not possible.

[Hero Of Termina]

Maybe, Links mother died in the war and before she died, she brought him to Kokiri Forest while Zelda escapes with her father, the king. :(

[Kazumi]

Well.......... I have considerd this before and Axle and I were talking about it and it does seem very plausible. But I think it would be more likely cousines and really they do have alot in comin but there is no reason that we know of for Link to not live in the castle. Also yes that would be very sick *pukes for the 3rd time* but since there is no proof ZeLink is still a valid pairing.*pukes*


EDIT: But if Link and Zelda are brother and sister would that mean that the queen was dieing and brought Link to Kokiri Forest? And wouldnt that mean that Link would be reconized as The Prince or some other Noble?

[Kitsu]

Maybe, Links mother died in the war and before she died, she brought him to Kokiri Forest while Zelda escapes with her father, the king.

My hole argument there is, why would she do that? If Link's father is the king, and Zelda remained with him during the time Link was growing up in the forest, why didn't Link's mother leave Link with the king?

Besides, this would bring up the question, 'how could Link be the son of the king and still no one know of it'? Albeit, why does everyone keep you out of the castle, if he were to be the son, likely first-born, of the king, wouldn't people know of it. It would seem that the king would inform people of him, unless his absence caused people to forget who he is.

[Hero Of Termina]

My hole argument there is, why would she do that? If Link's father is the king, and Zelda remained with him during the time Link was growing up in the forest, why didn't Link's mother leave Link with the king?

Besides, this would bring up the question, 'how could Link be the son of the king and still no one know of it'? Albeit, why does everyone keep you out of the castle, if he were to be the son, likely first-born, of the king, wouldn't people know of it. It would seem that the king would inform people of him, unless his absence caused people to forget who he is. His absence DID cause people to forget about him.:(

[Kazumi]

Ummmm........ If Link was Zelda's sister somone would know. Also im pretty sure they would be twins because they are so similair and are the same height. And acually in OoT Zelda is slightly taller then Link. But Zelda still would be the heir because Link would be auctioned off to some princess in another land. (I think) *pukes for the 7th time*:yuck:

[Josh]

Height doesn't always matter. My sister is 6 years older than me and I'm 5 inches taller than her. And I would agree that someone would know, but it doesn't have to be that way. Knowledge can be lost. It happens.

[Kazumi]

*is still dead*x.x I know that but I just wanted to say about the height thing cause in all the fanart Link is taller then Zelda and that makes me angry.:mad:
But your right knowledge does get lost but somone would have to know or they would have it in royal birth records. *pukes from the dead*:yuck:

[Hylian Hobbit]

Yeah, I highly doubt that they are siblings. I think the explanation given in the manga is actually the most plausible assumption. In the manga it says his parents had lived in Castle Town, and his father was a soldier who died in the war. His mom was wounded and went to the forest etc.

[Axle the Beast]

I've always thought that it was very possible Zelda and Link were siblings.

Especially considering that when Link tells Zelda his name, she says it sound familiar...

[Kazumi]

That is true but there is to much evidence against it. I wonder why she says its familiar. Do you think Nity forgot about that? *pukes* This is the first sane thread I have posted on in 30 mins. *pukes* ugh.....

[Hero Of Termina]

Axle, you are correct. Um well they are brother and sister, at least I belive that. :(

[Axle the Beast]

That is true but there is to much evidence against it. I wonder why she says its familiar. Do you think Nity forgot about that? *pukes* This is the first sane thread I have posted on in 30 mins. *pukes* ugh.....
Evidence against it? I... can't think of any. >_<

Could you give me an example?


Axle, you are correct. Um well they are brother and sister, at least I belive that.
Thanks! ^_^

[Kazumi]

Wellllllllll all the evidence is in this thread plus all the ZeLink things in the series. Why would Miyamoto favour ZeLink if they were siblings? (he sai he favoured ZeLink) He would know if they were siblings. But i do think Zelda and Link being siblings would be cool. *pukes* sorry bout that. *pukes*

[Axle the Beast]

Wellllllllll all the evidence is in this thread plus all the ZeLink things in the series. Why would Miyamoto favour ZeLink if they were siblings? (he sai he favoured ZeLink) He would know if they were siblings. But i do think Zelda and Link being siblings would be cool. *pukes* sorry bout that. *pukes*
There's never been any implication in the series that I can think of that Link and Zelda were romantically interested in each other... except some of the manga, but they're utterly non-canonical.

Miyamoto really said that? Hm...

Well, keep in mind I'm only referring to one game, OoT.

[Zemen]

i doubt they are siblings or even related for one reason.

you all say its possible people forgot about him. that may be true, but if he is related to the royal family then the king would not only know about it, but he would probably be wondering what happened to his son, nephew, what have you.

if a random kid with no family showed up on the royal families door step someday, and the king knew he had a long lost relative the same age as Link, he would notice, even if no one else remembered.

and on a final note, it would have been put in the game if that was the case. miyamoto wouldnt leave something like that out completely and if he did, he would have obvious or semi-obvious hints to prove it.

[Kitsu]

Ummmm........ If Link was Zelda's sister somone would know. Also im pretty sure they would be twins because they are so similair and are the same height. And acually in OoT Zelda is slightly taller then Link. But Zelda still would be the heir because Link would be auctioned off to some princess in another land. (I think) *pukes for the 7th time*:yuck:

I agree, it would seem like someone at least would know, however documents could be lost or destroyed.
But, what exactly do you mean "Zelda would still be the heir because Link would be auctioned off to some pricess in another land?

Do you mean a betrothal? If you do, I would imagine it would be more likely for the 'princess from another land', to be introduced to Link.

Moreover, in most monarchy's, boys are usually given the priority, furthermore they would have chance at becoming king, and indeed very powerful. However, this could be different in Hyrule, as it is in some parts of the world.


Yeah, I highly doubt that they are siblings. I think the explanation given in the manga is actually the most plausible assumption. In the manga it says his parents had lived in Castle Town, and his father was a soldier who died in the war. His mom was wounded and went to the forest etc.


Likewise, I do not understand why Link would be sent off to live in the forest away from the world if Link and Zelda were indeed siblings.

Arguments against it however..

A) Due to the war that takes before Hyrule, it was thought a reasonable idea to leave one child with her father in the castle, and one in the forest, hence the reasoning that there are greater chances of one of them living.

B) By some means, Link's destiny was foretold or predicted and he was sent to the forest for safety.
More likely, it would preserve at least one successor to the throne.

If they are indeed siblings, I would imagine the latter to be more likely, however I don't think they are. There are too many things to contradict it, likewise there are things to support it, though.

[Axle the Beast]

i doubt they are siblings or even related for one reason.

you all say its possible people forgot about him. that may be true, but if he is related to the royal family then the king would not only know about it, but he would probably be wondering what happened to his son, nephew, what have you.

if a random kid with no family showed up on the royal families door step someday, and the king knew he had a long lost relative the same age as Link, he would notice, even if no one else remembered.

and on a final note, it would have been put in the game if that was the case. miyamoto wouldnt leave something like that out completely and if he did, he would have obvious or semi-obvious hints to prove it.
You forget: the king never even knew Link was in Hyrule. They never met. The king didn't even know about the thing going on with Zelda and Link fighting Ganondorf.

As for Miyamoto not mentioning it, well, I personally disagree. Many games have hidden things, not explained. Even Zelda. I know a one or two, but they don't really relate to the discussion at hand.


Likewise, I do not understand why Link would be sent off to live in the forest away from the world if Link and Zelda were indeed siblings.

Arguments against it however..

A) Due to the war that takes before Hyrule, it was thought a reasonable idea to leave one child with her father in the castle, and one in the forest, hence the reasoning that there are greater chances of one of them living.

B) By some means, Link's destiny was foretold or predicted and he was sent to the forest for safety.
More likely, it would preserve at least one successor to the throne.

If they are indeed siblings, I would imagine the latter to be more likely, however I don't think they are. There are too many things to contradict it, likewise there are things to support it, though.
It's possible that the queen could have taken Link to escape the war, without the king's knowledge or at least consent.

Either way, I don't really see anything that proves or disproves them being siblings. At this point it's really all speculation... :silent:

[Midna666]

This sounds like Star Wars,with the hero being related to the princess.

[Onilink89]

I also assumed that link and zelda maybe brother and sister.

There is one line that i really question all the time.
When link first meets zelda and they talk, zelda asks:
"whats your name?"
"......"
"Link"! Thats sounds somehow familiar"

something in that direction!
Name sounds Familiar? Thats the question i kept asking myself.

[Chris]

Know, I know that is very unlikely or even impossible because Zelda was born into the Royal Family. Link as we know has never been a part of the Royal Family, he was always a Hylian.

I personally don't think it would be cool if Zelda and Link were brother and sister. That would ruin any possible relationship between them. They obviously love each other (See the Oot ending scene).

[Kitsu]

Know, I know that is very unlikely or even impossible because Zelda was born into the Royal Family. Link as we know has never been a part of the Royal Family, he was always a Hylian.

I personally don't think it would be cool if Zelda and Link were brother and sister. That would ruin any possible relationship between them. They obviously love each other (See the Oot ending scene).

Indeed, he is never mentioned as having any relation to the Royal Family of Hyrule. Still, that doesn't mean he couldn't. Like someone else said, his mother could of been the Queen, and tried to save him; still, I can't quite imagine why she wouldn't just leave him in the castle. Unless, there were some pre-existing conditions that halted her from doing so.
Nonetheless, it's pure speculation.

However, what do you mean, "Link as we know has never been a part of the Royal Family, he has always been a Hylian."
As far as I know, Zelda is a Hylian.

[Zeanith]

I always thought that they were love interests. I never got the idea that they were siblings, but its a cool perspective....eww. Incest.

[Axle the Beast]

Know, I know that is very unlikely or even impossible because Zelda was born into the Royal Family. Link as we know has never been a part of the Royal Family, he was always a Hylian.

I personally don't think it would be cool if Zelda and Link were brother and sister. That would ruin any possible relationship between them. They obviously love each other (See the Oot ending scene).
The Royal Family is entirely composed of Hylians.

While I do agree with you about them loving each other, I don't necessarily think it had to have been the romantic kind of love.

Eh, just my thoughts. I'm not actually sure if they're siblings or not, I just think there's a strong possibility.

[Zemen]

here is the one reason that would completely destroy the fact they may be related at all.

OoT was created many years ago, dont you think at the end of the game it would be revealed that they were related? its not even hinted in any other game that they might be related at all. the only sequel to OoT is MM and Zelda is not even in that game.

if they were brother and sister, it would have been mentioned sometime in the last ten years that the game was made.

as for Zelda saying that Links name sounds familiar when he tells her his name, its because she had a dream about him.

OoT is about ten years old, there is no way that it would not have gotten out as a fact if they really are brother and sister. it would have been in the game, or a sequel, except the sequel had nothing to do with Zelda. now you have your answer.

[Hero Of Termina]

You know, this thread is about the background of Link and Zelda, not just about if they are brother and sister. What about there differences? We can compare thier diferences and alikes, and then we'll solve the mystery if the are brother and sister. Well, one thing different is that Link is a hero, and Zelda is a princess. :(

[Kitsu]

This is getting a bit crazy with the whole lot about Link and Zelda being siblings.

I always pondered what Zelda and Link's lineage is. If Zelda's father was a descendant of a line of knights and kings; moreover, if he succeeded a similar monarch.

As for Link, he seems much more a mystery, considering how he grew up believing he was a Kokiri, then found out he was a Hylian. Furthermore, was Link related to anyone in the line of the Royal Family, or any other similar lineage.

[Zeanith]

I still think that no, they are not siblings.

They may not be lovers like I want them to be...

But no, they're not siblings.


Their background, depending on if they are the first Link and Zelda or not, they knew each other in other lifetimes. Which is why Zelda somewhat knows of him.

[Peacefull God]

One diffrence is that Link was raised a Kokiri, and Zelda was raised a Hylian,Royal Family Princess. Link also has a sword,and Zelda does not.

[Mike Pothier]

This whole idea has been around since OoT came out. The problem is, there's just no evidence to support it, which is really the most damning thing. There is just as much reason to believe Link is Malon's brother, or the Cucco lady's brother.

Also, you'd think this would be a very important piece of information the great Deku tree would tell Link before sending him off. You know, kind of "hey, btw, the princess you are going to meet? No funny business, she's got the same blood as you. Keep it clean".

[Midna666]

Anyone who thinks that Link and Zelda are related is retarded.

[bellum]

they are related there was this theory I"ll find it somewhere and edit it in to my post ah here it is it has something to do with the relation between zelda and link http://www.freewebs.com/linkopinko/malinktheory.htm

[Mike Pothier]

they are related there was this theory I"ll find it somewhere and edit it in to my post ah here it is it has something to do with the relation between zelda and link http://www.freewebs.com/linkopinko/malinktheory.htm

Wait... didn't I already comment on this ridiculous article?

[Welbanks]

they are related there was this theory I"ll find it somewhere and edit it in to my post ah here it is it has something to do with the relation between zelda and link http://www.freewebs.com/linkopinko/malinktheory.htm

Okay lets say hypothetically Link did just happen to end up being with Malon, that still dosent prove that Link and Zelda are brother and sister. He did have some convincing points, but it just dosent seem like their related.

[princess-kikyo]

It's true it could be a plausible assumption that Link and Zelda have a similar, or even related background. However, I definitely don't think they are related as siblings.

For one, Zelda lives with her father, the king, and Link doesn't have any parents. Evidently his mother died after bringing him to the Kokiri Forest, and we can assume that Link's father died in a war, supposedly the war that takes place before Ocaina of Time.
If Link and Zelda were brother and sister, why would Link be brought to the forest to live and Zelda remain with her father in Hyrule castle?

On the contrary, you could argue that this is because Link was separated because of someone knowing his destiny, although I don't think that is very likely.

From reading the manga, It says that his father was a soldier who died in battle and his mother was well better off than others, and when the mansion was being burnt she fled on horseback with baby Link, severely wounded and went into the forest. She died in front of the Deku tree and the Deku tree sensed his destiny and welcomed him. :D
The connection could be that they are related like cousins or something, because Links mum in the manga looks noble. But I'm not sure at all. I would simply be narrow-minded and say that the only connection they have is their feelings, and their intertwined Destinies.

[Azure Sage]

What do we know about Link and Zelda's background? Sure they were both born in Hyrule, but, who where they born from as in, lets say, are they brother and sister? I think they are. They have a lot of relation to each other. :(

I highly doubt that. Zelda's a princess, and Link is usually just some random kid who couldn't be further from royalty.