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|name    = Hyrule
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|image   = [[File:Hyrule(TP).jpg|200px]]
| image = [[File:Hyrule - BotW.png|400px]]
Map of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| caption = Map of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
|game   = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''
|race    = [[Hylian]]<br>[[Goron]]<br>[[Zora]]<br>[[Kokiri]]<br>[[Minish]]<br>[[Anouki]]
| inhab = [[Hylian]]<br/>[[Goron]]<br/>[[Zora]]<br/>[[Gerudo]]<br/>[[Kokiri]]<br/>[[Sheikah]]<br/>[[Rito]]<br/>[[Minish]]<br/>[[Yeti]]<br/>[[Anouki]]<br/>[[Zonai]]
|related = [[Koholint Island]]<br>[[Termina]]<br>[[Holodrum]]<br>[[Labrynna]]<br>[[Great Sea]]<br>[[World of the Ocean King]]<br>[[New Hyrule]]<br>[[Surface]]
| related = [[Koholint Island]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Great Sea]]<br/>[[World of the Ocean King]]<br/>[[New Hyrule]]<br/>[[Surface]]<br/>[[Lorule]]
}}
}}


'''Hyrule''' is a fictional kingdom in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda series]] where many of the games are set. It was first featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and has been the overworld for many games.
'''Hyrule''' is a kingdom in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that serves as the setting for the majority of games.


==''The Legend of Zelda''==
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man]] and the [[Old Woman]] in caves, and monsters who are found across the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area with a [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[dungeon]]s and [[Item Shop|shops]].


==History==
==''The Adventure of Link''==
Hyrule is found in almost every Zelda game, with the exception of a few. It is present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
Hyrule in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' is similar to how it is in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.


===The Legend of Zelda===
==''A Link to the Past''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Hyrule is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man|old men]] and the [[Old Woman|old woman]] in caves, and monsters who roam the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area, with a [[Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[Item Shop|shops]], inhabited by the [[Merchant]], or dungeons.
{{LttP-Stub|section}}


===The Adventure of Link===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link's]]'' Hyrule is similar to how it is in the original ''Zelda'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is very different from the previous three. [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] are both located in the north. [[Hyrule Field]] and [[Lon Lon Ranch]] are located in the center. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Kokiri Forest]], and the six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule. The south part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia (Ocarina of Time)|Lake Hylia]] as well as the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. The west side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, along with the [[Spirit Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Spirit Temple]]. With Link's horse companion, [[Epona]], he can travel around Hyrule faster. Hyrule has many visual differences between when Link is a child and when he is an adult. When Link is a child, Hyrule is bright, the Market and Kakariko Village are full of people and open shops. Seven years later, the market is deserted with nothing left but [[ReDead]]s and all shops have been moved to Kakariko Village. Death Mountain has a large fiery ring around it when Link is an adult. This is different than the normal [[cloud]] around the mountain when Link is a child. It returns to being a ring of cloud after [[Volvagia]] is defeate.


===A Link to the Past===
==''Four Swords''==
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' only has five areas (seven in Anniversary Edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]] and [[Vaati's Palace]] (Anniversary Edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).


===Ocarina of Time===
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' Hyrule is very different from the previous three. [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located in the north, populated by [[Hylian]]s. [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and [[Hyrule Field]] are in the center, Hyrule Field being infested by monsters during the night. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]],[[Kokiri Forest]], and six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule, populated by [[Goron|Gorons]], [[Zora|Zoras]], and [[Kokiri]]. The South part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]], as well as the [[Water Temple]]. The West side of Hyrule is the [[Gerudo Desert]], infested by monsters and populated by the [[Gerudo]], along with the [[Spirit Temple]].
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' is divided by levels like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', but is much more expanded.


===Four Swords===
==''The Wind Waker''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', Hyrule has only five areas (seven in the anniversary edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]], and [[Vaati's Palace]] (the anniversary edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' has been flooded and most of its residents have fled to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], which is protected by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. Hyrule Castle houses the [[Master Sword]].


===Four Swords Adventures===
==''The Minish Cap''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Hyrule is divided by levels like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', but is much more expanded.  
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are located in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia (The Minish Cap)|Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are located in the east. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are located in the west.


===The Wind Waker===
==''Twilight Princess''==
The Hyrule of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'' has been flooded and its residents have mostly moved to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], protected by the gods. The castle houses the [[Master Sword]].
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the south. [[Lanayru Province]] is located in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] are both located there.


===The Minish Cap===
Note that the Wii version of ''Twilight Princess'' is flipped west/east in comparison to the Nintendo GameCube and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]'' versions. In the latter [[Eldin Province]] is located to the east, while [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are part of the west side. In the Wii version, Eldin is in the west, and the [[Desert Province]] and [[Peak Province]] are to the east.
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap's]]'' Hyrule is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] is in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are in the East. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are in the West.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' has probably the biggest Hyrule so far. It is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the South. [[Eldin Province]] is located to the West. [[Lanayru Province]] is in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located there. [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are pare of the East side.
{{Main|New Hyrule}}
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' is found in the form of New Hyrule. It is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.


===Spirit Tracks===
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
The Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', found in the form of [[New Hyrule]], is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.
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== Races ==
==''Breath of the Wild''==
*[[Hylian]]
Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' is in ruin after the [[Great Calamity]] put it to destruction. It is divided into 15 regions, which all have towers that you can activate to fill your map. These regions include: [[Akkala]], [[Eldin (Breath of the Wild)|Eldin]], [[Wasteland Tower Region|Gerudo Wasteland]], [[Hateno]], [[Lanayru (Breath of the Wild)|Lanayru]], [[Central Hyrule]], [[Faron (Breath of the Wild)|Faron]], [[Woodland Tower|Woodland]], [[Hebra]], [[Hyrule Ridge|Ridgeland]], [[Dueling Peaks]], [[Gerudo Highlands]], [[Great Plateau]], [[Lake Tower|Lake]], and [[Tabantha Tower Region|Tabantha]]. It is filled with monsters as an effect of the [[Great Calamity]], and has many ruins that were victims of the [[Great Calamity]]. It also has many towns that survived the [[Great Calamity]], including [[Hateno Village]] and [[Kakariko Village (Breath of the Wild)|Kakariko Village]].
*[[Goron]]
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*[[Zora]]
*[[Kokiri]]
*[[Minish]]
*[[Anouki]]
*[[Gerudo]]
*[[Sheikah]]
*[[Kikwi]]
*[[Mogma]]
*Human (non-Hylian variety)


==''Age of Calamity''==
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==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
The Hyrule of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' looks a lot like the map of its predecessor (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'') Though, with [[Upheaval|The Upheaval]] a lot of things changed: Giant rocks fell from the sky and are now all around, there are now [[Sky Islands]] to go to and [[Chasm]]s opened up that lead to [[Depths|The Depths]].
==''Echoes of Wisdom''==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hyrule - TLOZ.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' (in-game)
File:S-world-map.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Light World Bird Warp map - LTTP.png|''A Link to the Past'' (in-game)
File:Hyrule World Atlas - OOT64.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Hyrule - 4S.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' (in-game)
File:Hyrule - 4SA.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' (in-game)
File:TP-Hyrule.png|Map of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' (GCN/HD layout)
File:Hyrule Map - TPWii.jpg|Map of Hyrule from ''Twilight Princess'' (Wii)
File:HyruleBotW.jpg|Hyrule as it appears from the [[Great Plateau]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
</gallery>
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Hyrule is a kingdom in The Legend of Zelda series that serves as the setting for the majority of games.

The Legend of Zelda

Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the Old Man and the Old Woman in caves, and monsters who are found across the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area with a Graveyard to the west. Caves lead to dungeons and shops.

The Adventure of Link

Hyrule in The Adventure of Link is similar to how it is in the original The Legend of Zelda, but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.

A Link to the Past

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Ocarina of Time

Hyrule in Ocarina of Time is very different from the previous three. Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Castle Town are both located in the north. Hyrule Field and Lon Lon Ranch are located in the center. Death Mountain, Zora's Domain, Kokiri Forest, and the six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule. The south part of Hyrule is Lake Hylia as well as the Water Temple. The west side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, along with the Spirit Temple. With Link's horse companion, Epona, he can travel around Hyrule faster. Hyrule has many visual differences between when Link is a child and when he is an adult. When Link is a child, Hyrule is bright, the Market and Kakariko Village are full of people and open shops. Seven years later, the market is deserted with nothing left but ReDeads and all shops have been moved to Kakariko Village. Death Mountain has a large fiery ring around it when Link is an adult. This is different than the normal cloud around the mountain when Link is a child. It returns to being a ring of cloud after Volvagia is defeate.

Four Swords

Hyrule in Four Swords only has five areas (seven in Anniversary Edition): Chambers of Insight, Sea of Trees, Talus Cave, Death Mountain and Vaati's Palace (Anniversary Edition includes Realm of Memories and Hero's Trial).

Four Swords Adventures

Hyrule in Four Swords Adventures is divided by levels like Four Swords, but is much more expanded.

The Wind Waker

Hyrule in The Wind Waker has been flooded and most of its residents have fled to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is Hyrule Castle, which is protected by the Goddesses. Hyrule Castle houses the Master Sword.

The Minish Cap

Hyrule in The Minish Cap is divided into small sections. Hyrule Town and Hyrule Castle are located in the center. Minish Woods, Lake Hylia, and Cloud Tops are located in the east. Mt. Crenel and Castor Wilds are located in the west.

Twilight Princess

Hyrule in Twilight Princess is divided into four main provinces. Ordona Province and Faron Province are located in the south. Lanayru Province is located in the center of the whole kingdom and Castle Town and Hyrule Castle are both located there.

Note that the Wii version of Twilight Princess is flipped west/east in comparison to the Nintendo GameCube and Twilight Princess HD versions. In the latter Eldin Province is located to the east, while Gerudo Desert and Snowpeak are part of the west side. In the Wii version, Eldin is in the west, and the Desert Province and Peak Province are to the east.

Spirit Tracks

Main article: New Hyrule

Hyrule in Spirit Tracks is found in the form of New Hyrule. It is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the Forest Realm (Southwest), the Snow Realm (Northwest), the Ocean Realm (Southeast), the Fire Realm (Northeast), and the Sand Realm between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The Tower of Spirits is located right in the center of all five areas.

A Link Between Worlds

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Breath of the Wild

Hyrule in Breath of the Wild is in ruin after the Great Calamity put it to destruction. It is divided into 15 regions, which all have towers that you can activate to fill your map. These regions include: Akkala, Eldin, Gerudo Wasteland, Hateno, Lanayru, Central Hyrule, Faron, Woodland, Hebra, Ridgeland, Dueling Peaks, Gerudo Highlands, Great Plateau, Lake, and Tabantha. It is filled with monsters as an effect of the Great Calamity, and has many ruins that were victims of the Great Calamity. It also has many towns that survived the Great Calamity, including Hateno Village and Kakariko Village.

Age of Calamity

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Tears of the Kingdom

The Hyrule of Tears of the Kingdom looks a lot like the map of its predecessor (Breath of the Wild) Though, with The Upheaval a lot of things changed: Giant rocks fell from the sky and are now all around, there are now Sky Islands to go to and Chasms opened up that lead to The Depths.

Echoes of Wisdom

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Gallery