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|image = [[File: | | image = [[File:Triforce_(Ocarina_of_Time).png|200px]] | ||
|location = Sacred Realm | | location = [[Sacred Realm]] | ||
| | | use = Take control of [[Hyrule]] | ||
|game = ''[[ | | related = [[Triforce of Power]]<br/>[[Triforce of Wisdom]]<br/>[[Triforce of Courage]] | ||
| 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: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<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: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' | |||
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{{Quote|{{Dump|TWW|3692}}|[[Ganon]]}} | |||
'' | The '''Triforce''' is a recurring item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], as it is typically the item [[Ganon]] is trying to capture. The Triforce consists of three pieces. Each piece stands for a trait, namely, [[Triforce of Courage|Courage]], [[Triforce of Wisdom|Wisdom]], and [[Triforce of Power|Power]]. Each trait represents one of the three [[Golden Goddesses]]. | ||
==The Role of the Triforce== | |||
The Triforce is a huge source of power, sometimes referred to as the golden source of power. It combines the three parts of power, courage, and wisdom to create an earthly power. The one who possesses it gets his or her wishes granted to them, with no matter about their intentions. The Triforce plays many roles in [[Hyrule]], even seen on the crest of the Royal Family, or the [[Royal Crest]]. Its dynamic power makes it inevitable. Although it may be seen as all-mighty and good, it might serve as a corrupted power after all. The Triforce is the reason for the wars, battles, and fights fought across Hyrule. This can be evidenced through the interactions of various [[Hylian]]s and the tribes of Hyrule. Many of those that have wanted the Triforce are greedy and power-hungry, seeking much power. The sacred power of the Triforce was one of the reasons of major conflict, leading to an era of chaos. Because the power of the golden Triforce was so great, many people attempted to claim ownership. After many years passing, another bloody, horrid battle called the [[Imprisoning War]] occurred. When word of the [[Sacred Realm]], the hidden location of the Triforce, broke out, civilians, being greedy and lustful, fought each other. Evil lords like [[Ganon]]dorf the Gerudo King entered the [[Sacred Realm]]. Almost all the Knights of Hyrule were wiped out in the conflict. The [[Seven Sages]], however, sealed the entrance to the Sacred Realm under the orders of the King of Hyrule. The Imprisoning War continues in the events of ‘Ocarina of Time’, but in a series of different events. The events that the Triforce has caused has ultimately re-shaped Hylian culture, life, and beliefs. It also led to the rise of Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo Thieves. Although evil can wield the power, however, it is said that a Hero will always be there to battle him eventually. | |||
==Details== | |||
As ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has expanded, so have the questions of how, where, and why the Triforce was created. The first information players got to answering these questions came from the [[Great Deku Tree]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. After [[Link]] kills [[Queen Gohma]], he will be [[warp]]ed back to the [[Great Deku Tree's Meadow]], where the Great Deku Tree will tell the story of how the land of [[Hyrule]] was created. He gave players the first few pieces of information that would soon guide players to answering the aforementioned questions when he said, ''"The three great goddesses, their labors completed, departed for the heavens. And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world."''{{Ref|OoT|891|[[Great Deku Tree]]}}{{Ref|OoT|892|Great Deku Tree}} This answered the first questions many players had, which was how the Triforce was created. According to him, the Triforce was created when the goddesses left the earth, at the exact spot they left the world for the heavens. However, he does not say for certain if the goddesses intentionally created it, or it was a strange item that was formed when they departed. He also briefly touches on where they were created, when he says, ''"And, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm."''{{Ref|name=Quote 3|OoT|894|Great Deku Tree}} This hints that the Triforce was created in the [[Sacred Realm]], but does not 100% confirm it. | |||
The Triforce is | New details on the Triforce's creation were not revealed until 13 years after the release of ''Ocarina of Time''. The Triforce is mentioned multiple times in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and players are given new details on why it exists. Firstly, the Triforce is first mentioned in the cutscene that plays the first time Link puts the disc in. It tells players that the Triforce is power without equal, and because of this, the old gods gave it to [[Hylia]] to protect. This is more of a backstory on the Triforce, but still, it details what the Triforce is capable of. | ||
After Link has completed the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]] and traveled through the [[Gate of Time]] into the distant past, he will have the chance to talk with [[Zelda]]. She will explain everything that has happened throughout the game. Also, she provides players with the answers to all of the unanswered questions about the Triforce. She starts by saying, ''"The old gods created a supreme power that gave anyone who possessed it the ability to shape reality and fulfill any desire. They called it the Triforce."''{{Ref|name=Quote 1|SS|6846|[[Zelda]]}} This quote tells players what the Great Deku Tree did not; the Triforce was created by the goddesses. It was not left behind or created when they departed, it was created by them. Later on in her speech, she says, ''"It's impossible to know the true reason why the old gods created the Triforce."''{{Ref|name=Quote 2|SS|6865|Zelda}} With this quote, players understood that it is very likely that the true reason behind why the Triforce was created will never be told. However, Zelda will later explain her own personal theory as to why the old gods created it. She states they, the gods, created it in a way so it could never be used by their own kind.{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} She believes doing this was their way of giving hope to the mortals of the land.{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} This line is the closest players have gotten to figuring out why the Triforce was created and may be the closest they will ever come. | |||
== | In summary, the question of how the Triforce was created was answered by Zelda in ''Skyward Sword''. According to her, the old gods created it and called it the Triforce.{{Ref|name=Quote 1}} The question of where the Triforce was created has been hinted at but never told for sure. It is likely the Triforce was made in the Sacred Realm, as according to the Great Deku Tree that is where it rests.{{Ref|name=Quote 3}} Lastly, the question of why the Triforce was created has yet to be answered. The best players have got in terms of an answer is what Zelda says near the end of ''Skyward Sword''. She states that it is impossible to know why the old gods created the Triforce,{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} but continues to tell her theory, which involves the old gods using the Triforce to give hope to all the mortals of the land.{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} This is a hard blow for fans to take, as it likely means the real reason behind the creation of the Triforce will never be told. | ||
==''The Legend of Zelda''== | |||
[[File:loz_triforce.png|thumb|left|200px|The [[Triforce of Power]] and [[Triforce of Wisdom]], held up by Link and Princess Zelda]] | |||
The Triforce in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' only has two pieces, the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and [[Triforce of Power]]. They are described as "Magical Golden Triangles" that grant their holders great power. Before the events of the game, Ganon stole the Triforce of Power and captured Princess Zelda, who split the Triforce of Wisdom into eight [[Triforce Shard]]s and hid them in dungeons across Hyrule. Link goes to all eight dungeons to recover the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom. When this has been done, he must battle his way through Ganon's forces to defeat him and recover the Triforce of Power, and rescue Princess Zelda. | |||
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== The | ==''The Adventure of Link''== | ||
[[File:triforce_Zelda2.png|thumb|right|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'']] | |||
The [[Triforce of Courage]] is first introduced in the second game of the Zelda series. In order to keep the third part of the Triforce safe, the [[King of Hyrule]] placed it in the [[Great Palace]], where it could only be obtained by one who could fight his way through six other palaces to break the magical seal left by the king. Guarded by a Triforce Keeper, the Triforce could only be recovered by a hero capable of defeating the soldiers and monsters set to guard the Great Palace and also their own inner demons. Link overcomes these obstacles to complete the Triforce and uses the power of the united item to wake the sleeping Princess Zelda. | |||
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The Triforce of | ==''A Link to the Past''== | ||
[[File:Triforce ALttP SNES.png|thumb|left|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'']] | |||
The Triforce, also referred to as the "Golden Power", is for the first time spoken of as physical manifestation of the Goddesses' power. Bestowed upon Hyrule at the moment of their departure, it lies hidden in the fabled Golden Land until the evil thief Ganondorf broke the seal and entered the hidden land. Upon murdering his companions and claiming the Triforce for his own, Ganon used its power to turn the Golden Land into the Dark World. In the Dark World, a person changes into something that reflects their nature; Link is changed into a pink rabbit. Ganon is later sealed inside the Dark World by the Seven Wise men, but he uses [[Agahnim]] as a portal between the worlds and causes problems, but Link saves the day eventually and gets granted the wish from the Triforce. He uses this opportunity to turn the dark world into the golden land. | |||
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== Zelda | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
[[File:OOT_triforce.png|thumb|right|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']] | |||
The child story arc focuses on the [[Spiritual Stones]] which are used as keys in order to enter the Sacred Realm where the [[Temple of Light]] is situated and holds the Triforce which the three Golden Goddesses left behind when they created Hyrule. Link acquires all of the stones and plays the [[Song of Time]] and unintentionally lets Ganondorf inside the Sacred Realm allowing him to cause chaos and become the King of Evil. Link pulls out the [[Master Sword]] and travels through time, he awakens the six sages and with the help of their power he defeats Ganondorf and seals him away, keeping the Triforce safe. | |||
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==''Majora's Mask''== | |||
Although the game's story does not focus on the Triforce, there are cameos in the game with the Triforce appearing. The carvings on stones, Link's shield etc. Otherwise, there is no direct importance. | |||
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== | ==''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''== | ||
[[File:Triforce pedestals - Oracle of Ages.png|frame|left|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'']] | |||
The Triforce plays a similar part in both Oracle games. At the beginning of both games, Link has been called by the Triforce and goes to the place it is kept. The Triforce tells Link of problems in the lands of [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]], the lands in which ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' are set, respectively. Link is then teleported to these lands by the Triforce. | |||
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The | ==''The Wind Waker''== | ||
{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-wind-waker-walkthrough/the-triforce/ ''The Wind Waker'' Walkthrough<br/>Chapter 13: The Triforce]}} | |||
The Triforce | [[File:WW_triforce.png|thumb|right|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']] | ||
[[Link]] must find the eight shards of the Triforce of Courage in order to regain access to [[Hyrule Castle]], and to dispel the barrier blocking the path to [[Ganon's Tower]]. | |||
The Triforce is reassembled by Ganondorf at the top of his tower just before the final fight. However, before Ganondorf makes his wish for Hyrule to return, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]] appears and makes his wish before him. This sends Ganondorf into a relentless rage against [[Link]] and [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. | |||
The [[Fishman|Fishmen]] humorously refer to the Triforce as "Triumph Forks." | |||
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The Triforce | ==''The Minish Cap''== | ||
While the Triforce is visually referenced in such designs as the [[Royal Crest]] and [[Link]]'s [[Small Shield]], it is not mentioned in text and plays no part in the story. | |||
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== | ==''Twilight Princess''== | ||
[[File:Sacred Realm - Link runs to Triforce - TPHD.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]'']] | |||
The Triforce is not talked about much in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but it is shown plenty of times. The Triforce of Courage is seen on Link's hands a couple of times, as is The Triforce of Power, upon Ganondorf's. It is also on the ground in the ruins of the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]. The Triforce is shown in the story [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]] tells [[Link]] before he enters the [[Lakebed Temple]]. | |||
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==''Phantom Hourglass''== | |||
The Triforce does not appear in this game, but its symbols Courage, Power, and Wisdom are present in the three spirits. It also makes a cameo appearance in the [[Temple of the Ocean King]]. | |||
The [[ | ==''Skyward Sword''== | ||
[[File:ss_triforce.png|thumb|right|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']] | |||
Near the end of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', Link must collect the Triforce from inside [[Sky Keep]] to free Zelda from a thousand-year sleep. Not many of the people from [[Skyloft]] know anything about the Triforce, it is a very unknown thing until the very end of the game. | |||
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== | ==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ||
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[[File:ALBW Triforce.png|thumb|left|200px|The Triforce as seen in ''A Link Between Worlds'']] | |||
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== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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===''Battle Quest''=== | |||
[[File:Triforce Goron Mines.png|left|80px]] | |||
The Triforce makes a non-canonical appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|Battle Quest]]'', one of the 12 attractions that make up ''Nintendo Land'', a release title for the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]. The Triforce is obtained at the end of every level and can be reacquired as many times as Link succeeds in reaching and defeating the [[Boss]] of the level without losing all of their hearts. This is obviously not part of the Zelda canon, as players learned in ''Skyward Sword'' that only a select few ― those with an unbreakable spirit ― can wield its might.{{Ref|SS|6864|Zelda}} This "select few" obviously does not include Mii characters. | |||
Also, it is worth noting that in Nintendo Land's description of Ganon, it states that he is a wielder of the Triforce, obviously hinting at the sequences of ''Ocarina of Time'', when Ganondorf broke into the Sacred Realm and took the Triforce of Power. | |||
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== | ===''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''=== | ||
The Triforce can be acquired as a furniture item in ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' from fortune cookies. When activated, it makes the animation seen at in the intro of ''A Link to the Past'' as well as ''A Link Between Worlds''. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Triforce.png | |||
File:Link-RazorSword-MM64-Art.png|Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in ''Majora's Mask'' | |||
File:minish_triforce.jpg|Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in ''The Minish Cap'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{References}} | |||
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Items}} | |||