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Sheikahchu
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- Dec 29, 2011
Sorry to be a noob, but I'd like to contribute my own timeline. I've done the research. Although it's not perfect, and no Zelda timeline is, it's valid theory, I think.
Alright. So, this theory began itself by centering around the aspect of technology. Interestingly enough, technology in The Legend of Zelda is found only in the past. Noticing this, I planned accordingly.
Most would put Skyward Sword first, proposing that it is the origin of Link and such. However, within the game, you revert Lanayru to a past state constantly. This state is overwhelmingly technologically prosperous - throughout the Zelda series, technology doesn't seem to progress to quite the same level.
Except trains.
To that end, I have put Spirit Tracks(and therefore Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass) before Skyward Sword. And even they aren't the first in this timeline.
The first game in my timeline is The Minish Cap. Not only because Link's hat originates here, but the plot is very basic and forthcoming.
Now. After Skyward Sword comes the Four Swords series, in respective order. It's messy, but it's simple enough at this point to fit as the same Link that once lived in Skyloft.
So is rid of Vaati and Demise. Ganon is our only worry now. Next is an era of Ganon constantly bombarding the same Link with several attempts to take over Hyrule. These consist of A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, and the Oracles.
This is also the era in which we have the three goddesses established, as they hadn't been previously.
And thus comes Ocarina of Time. Although I do have a split coming, it's only for provision - I have nothing for Adult Link's Path yet. On Young Link's Path, I have Majora's Mask; so that Ganon is gone, and that leaves room for Link's Awakening.
Last but not least is Twilight Princess.
So here it is, officially:
===
The Archaic Era/Era of Creation
Goddess Hylia is born. She creates the World, and the Triforce.
The Kingdom of Hyrule is established in dedication to Hylia.
The First Hero, Minish Cap's Link, begins.
Vaati emerges and is defeated by Minish Cap's Link.
===
The Technomagical Era
The Great Flood occurs due to Hylia(think Noah's Ark reasoning).
The Kingdom of Hyrule is automatically unestablished.
Technology and magic flourish.
The Second Hero, Toon Link, begins.
Ganon emerges for the first time, and is defeated by Toon Link.
As Toon Link conquers evil, the sea level slowly declines.
The Imprisoning War over the Triforce begins.
Demise emerges, but is however sealed away.
The Triforce is warped away to Skyloft.
===
The NeoArchaic Era
The Third Hero, Link of Skyloft, begins.
Demise is defeated by Link of Skyloft.
Link of Skyloft descends to the surface, and defeats the revived Vaati and Ganon.
Ganon is sealed away.
===
The Medieval Era
The Fourth Hero, Hylian Link, begins.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Yep.
The three goddesses are established at this point.
===
The Era of the Hero of Time
The Hyrule Unification War begins.
The fifth Hero, The Hero of Time, begins.
The Hero of Time defeats Ganon and Ganondorf.
SPLIT
1. Young Link's Path
The Hero of Time travels to Termina.
Majora emerges, and is defeated.
The Hero of Time now travels on a ship, which lands on Dream Island.
Random stuff happens here.
2. Adult Link's Path
Nothing yet. Maybe the next Zelda game. But this is presumably the path from which the next era begins.
===
The NeoMedieval Era
The Sixth Hero, Ordon Link, begins.
Ordon Link defeats Zant, and Ganondorf's newest reincarnation.
=======
I know it's not perfect, but still.
Tell me what you think.
Alright. So, this theory began itself by centering around the aspect of technology. Interestingly enough, technology in The Legend of Zelda is found only in the past. Noticing this, I planned accordingly.
Most would put Skyward Sword first, proposing that it is the origin of Link and such. However, within the game, you revert Lanayru to a past state constantly. This state is overwhelmingly technologically prosperous - throughout the Zelda series, technology doesn't seem to progress to quite the same level.
Except trains.
To that end, I have put Spirit Tracks(and therefore Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass) before Skyward Sword. And even they aren't the first in this timeline.
The first game in my timeline is The Minish Cap. Not only because Link's hat originates here, but the plot is very basic and forthcoming.
Now. After Skyward Sword comes the Four Swords series, in respective order. It's messy, but it's simple enough at this point to fit as the same Link that once lived in Skyloft.
So is rid of Vaati and Demise. Ganon is our only worry now. Next is an era of Ganon constantly bombarding the same Link with several attempts to take over Hyrule. These consist of A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, and the Oracles.
This is also the era in which we have the three goddesses established, as they hadn't been previously.
And thus comes Ocarina of Time. Although I do have a split coming, it's only for provision - I have nothing for Adult Link's Path yet. On Young Link's Path, I have Majora's Mask; so that Ganon is gone, and that leaves room for Link's Awakening.
Last but not least is Twilight Princess.
So here it is, officially:
===
The Archaic Era/Era of Creation
Goddess Hylia is born. She creates the World, and the Triforce.
The Kingdom of Hyrule is established in dedication to Hylia.
The First Hero, Minish Cap's Link, begins.
Vaati emerges and is defeated by Minish Cap's Link.
===
The Technomagical Era
The Great Flood occurs due to Hylia(think Noah's Ark reasoning).
The Kingdom of Hyrule is automatically unestablished.
Technology and magic flourish.
The Second Hero, Toon Link, begins.
Ganon emerges for the first time, and is defeated by Toon Link.
As Toon Link conquers evil, the sea level slowly declines.
The Imprisoning War over the Triforce begins.
Demise emerges, but is however sealed away.
The Triforce is warped away to Skyloft.
===
The NeoArchaic Era
The Third Hero, Link of Skyloft, begins.
Demise is defeated by Link of Skyloft.
Link of Skyloft descends to the surface, and defeats the revived Vaati and Ganon.
Ganon is sealed away.
===
The Medieval Era
The Fourth Hero, Hylian Link, begins.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Ganon emerges.
Hylian Link defeats Ganon.
Yep.
The three goddesses are established at this point.
===
The Era of the Hero of Time
The Hyrule Unification War begins.
The fifth Hero, The Hero of Time, begins.
The Hero of Time defeats Ganon and Ganondorf.
SPLIT
1. Young Link's Path
The Hero of Time travels to Termina.
Majora emerges, and is defeated.
The Hero of Time now travels on a ship, which lands on Dream Island.
Random stuff happens here.
2. Adult Link's Path
Nothing yet. Maybe the next Zelda game. But this is presumably the path from which the next era begins.
===
The NeoMedieval Era
The Sixth Hero, Ordon Link, begins.
Ordon Link defeats Zant, and Ganondorf's newest reincarnation.
=======
I know it's not perfect, but still.
Tell me what you think.