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The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. This official chronology was revealed in detail in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'', published in December of 2011. Before that, it had been kept a deeply held secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} even to most of the developers.{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}} This was done to prevent the developers from falling into the trap of focusing on the storyline instead of the gameplay{{Ref|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Game Informer]], October 2011}} and to allow for more creative flexibility for future releases.{{Unsourced}} Before ''Hyrule Historia'' was published, the timeline was a major topic of debate among ''Zelda'' fans, owing to vague, open-ended, or absent connections between games, as well as many apparent contradictions.
The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. This official chronology was revealed in detail in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'', published in December of 2011. Before that, it had been kept a deeply held secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} even to most of the developers.{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}} This was done to prevent the developers from falling into the trap of focusing on the storyline instead of the gameplay{{Ref|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Game Informer]], October 2011}} and to allow for more creative flexibility for future releases.{{Unsourced}} Before ''Hyrule Historia'' was published, the timeline was a major topic of debate among ''Zelda'' fans, owing to vague, open-ended, or absent connections between games, as well as many apparent contradictions.
The timeline was subsequently revised slightly in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia|Encyclopedia]]'', moving ''Link's Awakening'' to before the Oracle games and establishing that the latter feature a new incarnation of Link.


[[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official timeline published in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'']]
[[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official timeline published in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'']]
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After gaining the [[Moon Pearl]], Link could explore the treacherous Dark World in his Hylian form, and with the power of the [[Magic Mirror]], he could effectively travel to and from the dark and light world. Link must revive the Maidens, who are trapped within specific palaces across the Dark World. After doing so, it is revealed that Ganon is behind all of the events and he was simply using Agahnim. Link then battled Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]] and after defeating the Demon King, the Dark World vanished and peace is restored to Hyrule.
After gaining the [[Moon Pearl]], Link could explore the treacherous Dark World in his Hylian form, and with the power of the [[Magic Mirror]], he could effectively travel to and from the dark and light world. Link must revive the Maidens, who are trapped within specific palaces across the Dark World. After doing so, it is revealed that Ganon is behind all of the events and he was simply using Agahnim. Link then battled Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]] and after defeating the Demon King, the Dark World vanished and peace is restored to Hyrule.
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====A Mysterious Dream====
{{Main|Link's Awakening Story|Link's Awakening}}
[[File:LA Official Artwork.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Marin finding Link on the shore of Koholint Island]]
After the defeat of Ganon, Link departed Hyrule by boat, looking for a new adventure. Upon exploring the vast seas, Link and his boat got caught up in a storm. Link woke up from is conscious state on the shore of the mysterious Island of [[Koholint Island|Koholint]]. A local of the island's town, [[Mabe Village]], took the Hero to her home. She revealed her name as [[Marin]], who strikes a very similar resemblance to Princess Zelda.
After Link recovered his sword, he wanted to leave the island, but the villagers convince the Hero that there is nothing beyond the sea. A mysterious [[Owl]] told Link that in order to depart the island he must awake the [[Wind Fish]], who lies dormant on top of the island in his [[Wind Fish's Egg|Egg]]. In order to wake the fish, he told Link that he must obtain the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]].
After finding all the instruments, Link made his way up the [[Tal Tal Mountain Range]] towards [[Mt. Tamaranch]] and the Wind Fish's Egg. The hero plays the [[Ballad of the Wind Fish]], which was taught to him by Marin. This caused the Egg to break and it opens up to a maze-like structure. Link then fought his way through the maze and encountered [[Shadow Nightmares]], who had kept the Wind Fish in a deep slumber in order to control the island. After Link defeated the final form of the Nightmare, the Wind Fish fully awakened and it is revealed that Koholint Island was a creation within his dreams. Koholint Island now disappeared  and Link woke up in the ocean, setting sail to an unknown destination.
{{Clear}}
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====Twinrova's Plan====
====Twinrova's Plan====
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons}}  
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons}}  
After the defeat of the Demon King Ganon, [[Twinrova]] plotted a scheme to revive the evil King. In order to revive him the twin sorceresses needed three flames: the Flames of [[Flame of Sorrow|Sorrow]], [[Flame of Destruction|Destruction]] and [[Flame of Despair|Despair]]. In order to obtain the flames, Twinrova sent [[Onox]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] and [[Veran]] to [[Labrynna]]. The young hero, Link, who had previously saved Hyrule, was guided to the location of the Triforce in Hyrule Castle. However, upon arrival he was transported to the foreign land of Holodrum.  
After the defeat of the Demon King Ganon, [[Twinrova]] plotted a scheme to revive the evil King. In order to revive him the twin sorceresses needed three flames: the Flames of [[Flame of Sorrow|Sorrow]], [[Flame of Destruction|Destruction]] and [[Flame of Despair|Despair]]. In order to obtain the flames, Twinrova sent [[Onox]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] and [[Veran]] to [[Labrynna]]. The young hero, Link, was guided to the location of the Triforce in Hyrule Castle. However, upon arrival he was transported to the foreign land of Holodrum.  
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====The Revival of Ganon====
====The Revival of Ganon====
Upon the defeat of both Onox and Veran, the Flame of Destruction and the Flame of Sorrow were lit. With one final flame remaining, Twinrova kidnapped Princess Zelda to prepare her for the sacrifice to revive the Demon King. However, Link, who now had both the power of Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, challenged the evil sorcerers. After their defeat, the surrogate mothers of Ganon sacrificed themselves. However, since the ritual wasn't fully complete, Ganon appeared, but was without intellect. The Hero defeated the mindless Demon King and saved Zelda while returning peace to both lands of Holodrum and Labrynna.
Upon the defeat of both Onox and Veran, the Flame of Destruction and the Flame of Sorrow were lit. With one final flame remaining, Twinrova kidnapped Princess Zelda to prepare her for the sacrifice to revive the Demon King. However, Link, who now had both the power of Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, challenged the evil sorcerers. After their defeat, the surrogate mothers of Ganon sacrificed themselves. However, since the ritual wasn't fully complete, Ganon appeared, but was without intellect. The Hero defeated the mindless Demon King and saved Zelda while returning peace to both lands of Holodrum and Labrynna.
{{Clear}}
====A Mysterious Dream====
{{Main|Link's Awakening Story|Link's Awakening}}
[[File:LA Official Artwork.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Marin finding Link on the shore of Koholint Island]]
After the defeat of Ganon, Link departed the lands of Holodrum and Labrynna by boat, looking for a new adventure. Upon exploring the vast seas, Link and his boat got caught up in a storm. Link woke up from is conscious state on the shore of the mysterious Island of [[Koholint Island|Koholint]]. A local of the island's town, [[Mabe Village]], took the Hero to her home. She revealed her name as [[Marin]], who strikes a very similar resemblance to Princess Zelda.
After Link recovered his sword, he wanted to leave the island, but the villagers convince the Hero that there is nothing beyond the sea. A mysterious [[Owl]] told Link that in order to depart the island he must awake the [[Wind Fish]], who lies dormant on top of the island in his [[Wind Fish's Egg|Egg]]. In order to wake the fish, he told Link that he must obtain the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]].
After finding all the instruments, Link made his way up the [[Tal Tal Mountain Range]] towards [[Mt. Tamaranch]] and the Wind Fish's Egg. The hero plays the [[Ballad of the Wind Fish]], which was taught to him by Marin. This caused the Egg to break and it opens up to a maze-like structure. Link then fought his way through the maze and encountered [[Shadow Nightmares]], who had kept the Wind Fish in a deep slumber in order to control the island. After Link defeated the final form of the Nightmare, the Wind Fish fully awakened and it is revealed that Koholint Island was a creation within his dreams. Koholint Island now disappeared  and Link woke up in the ocean, setting sail to an unknown destination.
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


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