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===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
[[File:Link_Artwork_1_(A_Link_to_the_Past).png|160px|left]][[File:Link-Alttp-Sprite.png|right]]Link is a young boy who lives with his Uncle in Hyrule and is the male protagonist. He finds himself thrust into a quest to save Hyrule after one night when he begins to hear a girl's voice in his head telling him to come to the dungeon of the castle and rescue her. He wakes up to see his [[Link's Uncle|Uncle]] sitting at the table with a sword and shield in his hands. His Uncle tells him to not leave the house and that he will be back in the morning. Once his Uncle leaves, Link disobeys his Uncle's orders and goes to the castle. He finds himself unable to enter the castle due to the guards who prevent him from getting in. He hears the girl's voice again that tells him to follow the flower path that leads to a secret passageway that leads inside the castle walls. He follows the path and finds a hole underneath a bush at the end of it. He falls down the hole and is shocked to find his Uncle wounded from an apparent battle with the guards. He goes to him and his Uncle scolds him for not listening to what he said earlier about staying at home. Nonetheless, he gives Link the [[Sword]] and [[Shield]] that he possesses and tells Link how to use the [[Spin Attack]], a secret technique passed down their people, the [[Knights of Hyrule]]. He implores Link to save Princess Zelda and then he falls into unconsciousness. Link leaves his Uncle and enters the Castle. After fighting through many guards and obtaining the [[Boomerang]], Link finally finds Princess Zelda at the lowest level of the castle in the dungeon. He defeats the [[Ball and Chain Soldier]] who is guarding the princess and sets her free.
[[File:Link_Artwork_1_(A_Link_to_the_Past).png|160px|left]][[File:Link-Alttp-Sprite.png|right]]Link is a young boy who lives with his Uncle in Hyrule and is the male protagonist. He finds himself thrust into a quest to save Hyrule after one night when he begins to hear a girl's voice in his head telling him to come to the dungeon of the castle and rescue her. He wakes up to see his [[Link's Uncle|Uncle]] sitting at the table with a sword and shield in his hands. His Uncle tells him to not leave the house and that he will be back in the morning. Once his Uncle leaves, Link disobeys his Uncle's orders and goes to the castle. He finds himself unable to enter the castle due to the guards who prevent him from getting in. He hears the girl's voice again that tells him to follow the flower path that leads to a secret passageway that leads inside the castle walls. He follows the path and finds a hole underneath a bush at the end of it. He falls down the hole and is shocked to find his Uncle wounded from an apparent battle with the guards. He goes to him and his Uncle scolds him for not listening to what he said earlier about staying at home. Nonetheless, he gives Link the [[Fighter's Sword]] and [[Shield]] that he possesses and tells Link how to use the [[Spin Attack]], a secret technique passed down their people, the [[Knights of Hyrule]]. He implores Link to save Princess Zelda and then he falls into unconsciousness. Link leaves his Uncle and enters the Castle. After fighting through many guards and obtaining the [[Boomerang]], Link finally finds Princess Zelda at the lowest level of the castle in the dungeon. He defeats the [[Ball and Chain Soldier]] who is guarding the princess and sets her free.


After freeing her from her cell, he takes her back through the castle and they use a secret passageway located in the throne room to reach the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]]. Once Princess Zelda is in the safe hands of the Sage, Link leaves and continues his quest by searching for the wise man named [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]]. After getting directions from [[Sahasrahla's Grandson]], he locates the wise man in a temple located near the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]]. Once Link obtains the [[Pendant of Courage]] from the Eastern Palace, Sahasrahla gives him the [[Pegasus Boots]] as a reward for his efforts and tells him to obtain the other two pendants and gain the [[Master Sword]]. Link goes on to obtain the two pendants, the [[Pendant of Wisdom]] and the [[Pendant of Power]], and ventures into the [[Lost Woods]] to find the mythical sword.
After freeing her from her cell, he takes her back through the castle and they use a secret passageway located in the throne room to reach the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]]. Once Princess Zelda is in the safe hands of the Sage, Link leaves and continues his quest by searching for the wise man named [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]]. After getting directions from [[Sahasrahla's Grandson]], he locates the wise man in a temple located near the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]]. Once Link obtains the [[Pendant of Courage]] from the Eastern Palace, Sahasrahla gives him the [[Pegasus Boots]] as a reward for his efforts and tells him to obtain the other two pendants and gain the [[Master Sword]]. Link goes on to obtain the two pendants, the [[Pendant of Wisdom]] and the [[Pendant of Power]], and ventures into the [[Lost Woods]] to find the mythical sword.
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Link is a child of destiny born during the [[Hyrulean Civil War]]. Though he is actually Hylian, he was left with the [[Great Deku Tree]] as an infant by his mortally wounded mother and thus was raised as a [[Kokiri]] in the forest. He is often picked on by the other Kokiri kids for not having a fairy companion like every other Kokiri. [[Mido]] in particular ridiculed Link often, partly also due to jealousy over Link's close friendship with [[Saria]]. He is a very courageous and noble individual who is always willing to take up a difficult challenge to help those dear to him.  
Link is a child of destiny born during the [[Hyrulean Civil War]]. Though he is actually Hylian, he was left with the [[Great Deku Tree]] as an infant by his mortally wounded mother and thus was raised as a [[Kokiri]] in the forest. He is often picked on by the other Kokiri kids for not having a fairy companion like every other Kokiri. [[Mido]] in particular ridiculed Link often, partly also due to jealousy over Link's close friendship with [[Saria]]. He is a very courageous and noble individual who is always willing to take up a difficult challenge to help those dear to him.  


At the beginning of the game, when he is nine years old{{ref| https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1 | When we decided to handle Link growing up from a 9-year-old child to a more mature 16-year-old, I wanted lots of characters to fulfill various roles. For example, Kaepora Gaebora is a grandfather figure who gives Link all kinds of advice and looks out for him. And since Link is a boy, I wanted girls besides Princess Zelda to show up. | Shigeru Miyamoto}}, Link is having a nightmare. In it, the sky is pitch-black & stormy, a bridge is lowered across a moat, a woman and a young girl on a white horse ride by, and a sinister-looking man with dark skin and red hair rides on a black, armored horse appears right behind Link when he looks back. When the Great Deku Tree, the guardian of the Kokiri, is cursed by [[Ganon]]dorf for not handing over the [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]] of the Forest, he sends Navi the fairy to become Link's fairy companion. After obtaining a sword and shield, Navi takes Link over to see the Great Deku Tree, who explains to Link about the curse and asks Link to break it. Link travels inside the Great Deku Tree and defeats the monster Gohma, who was sent there by Ganondorf, thus breaking the curse. However, the Great Deku Tree was going to die either way, so with his final breath, he tells Link the creation story of Hyrule and the [[Triforce]]. He gives Link the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, and sends Link out to Hyrule Field to speak with Princess Zelda. Before Link leaves the forest, he is given the [[Fairy Ocarina]] by Saria, which allows him to play the various magical songs that are key to gameplay.  
At the beginning of the game, when he is nine years old{{ref| https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1 | When we decided to handle Link growing up from a 9-year-old child to a more mature 16-year-old, I wanted lots of characters to fulfill various roles. For example, Kaepora Gaebora is a grandfather figure who gives Link all kinds of advice and looks out for him. And since Link is a boy, I wanted girls besides Princess Zelda to show up. | Shigeru Miyamoto}}, Link is having a nightmare. In it, the sky is pitch-black & stormy, a bridge is lowered across a moat, a woman and a young girl on a white horse ride by, and a sinister-looking man with dark skin and red hair rides on a black, armored horse appears right behind Link when he looks back. When the Great Deku Tree, the guardian of the Kokiri, is cursed by [[Ganon]]dorf for not handing over the [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]] of the Forest, he sends Navi the fairy to become Link's fairy companion. After obtaining a sword and shield, Navi takes Link over to see the Great Deku Tree, who explains to Link about the curse and asks Link to break it. Link travels inside the Great Deku Tree and defeats the monster Gohma, who was sent there by Ganondorf, thus breaking the curse. However, the Great Deku Tree was going to die either way, so with his final breath, he tells Link the creation story of Hyrule and the [[Triforce]]. He gives Link the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, and sends Link out to Hyrule Field to speak with Princess Zelda. Before Link leaves the forest, he is given the [[Fairy Ocarina]] by Saria, which allows him to play the various magical songs that are key to gameplay.  


Link journeys to Hyrule Castle and finds Princess Zelda, who explains Ganondorf's evil plan to obtain the Triforce and take over Hyrule. She tells Link that he must go find the other two Spiritual Stones before Ganondorf can get a hold of them. Link first travels to Goron City atop Death Mountain, where he obtains the Goron Ruby after gaining the Goron people's trust by clearing the monsters Ganondorf unleashed in Dodongo's Cavern. He then travels to Zora's Domain, where he obtains the Zora Sapphire after rescuing Princess Ruto from the parasites that Ganondorf cursed the deity Lord Jabu-Jabu with.  
Link journeys to Hyrule Castle and finds Princess Zelda, who explains Ganondorf's evil plan to obtain the Triforce and take over Hyrule. She tells Link that he must go find the other two Spiritual Stones before Ganondorf can get a hold of them. Link first travels to Goron City atop Death Mountain, where he obtains the Goron Ruby after gaining the Goron people's trust by clearing the monsters Ganondorf unleashed in Dodongo's Cavern. He then travels to Zora's Domain, where he obtains the Zora Sapphire after rescuing Princess Ruto from the parasites that Ganondorf cursed the deity Lord Jabu-Jabu with.  
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Unlike ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', Link has no known relatives. He is close with the [[Blacksmith (Hyrule)|Blacksmith]], however, and Link originally works for him before setting out on his quest. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Papa was really angry. He said that you can’t be a blacksmith if you don’t get up at the crack of dawn!|Gulley}}
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Unlike ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', Link has no known relatives. He is close with the [[Blacksmith (Hyrule)|Blacksmith]], however, and Link originally works for him before setting out on his quest. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Papa was really angry. He said that you can't be a blacksmith if you don't get up at the crack of dawn!|Gulley}}


Close to the beginning of Link's adventure, Link heads to the [[Sanctuary (A Link Between Worlds)|Sanctuary]] to deliver a sword to the [[Captain (Hyrule)|Captain]]. Here, Link meets the primary antagonist of the game, [[Yuga]], who proceeds to turn both the Captain and the Sage [[Seres]] into paintings.
Close to the beginning of Link's adventure, Link heads to the [[Sanctuary (A Link Between Worlds)|Sanctuary]] to deliver a sword to the [[Captain (Hyrule)|Captain]]. Here, Link meets the primary antagonist of the game, [[Yuga]], who proceeds to turn both the Captain and the Sage [[Seres]] into paintings.


After attempting to attack Yuga, Link later wakes up in his house after blacking out. Here, Link meets [[Ravio]], who found him lying in the Sanctuary and brought him to the empty house.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I’m a traveling merchant. I found you in the Sanctuary. Passed out. Alone. Strange, if you ask me. It looked like you needed a pal, so I took the liberty of lugging you here to this vacant house.|Ravio}} Ravio later sets up a [[Ravio's Shop|shop]] in Link's house{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, by the way… I still haven’t found anywhere else to stay. So I spruced things up in here. I’ve made it into a nice little shop for myself. Pretty great, isn’t it?|Ravio}} where he will rent{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|But the item I lent you came in handy, right? You know…there’s actually plenty more where that came from! Ravio is ALL about helping heroes. How about you rent me your house… and I’ll rent you lots of items?|Ravio}} (and later sell){{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I have some big news for you. You may know me as the rental guy. But now I’m in the sales biz too! Starting today, you can buy my items too-and at really good prices!|Ravio}} his own items to use across the Overworld and in various dungeons. Ravio also gives Link a [[Ravio's Bracelet|bracelet]], which will allow him to become a painting after the events of the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|A bracelet Ravio gave you that now gives you the ability to merge into walls!|Ravio's Bracelet Description}}
After attempting to attack Yuga, Link later wakes up in his house after blacking out. Here, Link meets [[Ravio]], who found him lying in the Sanctuary and brought him to the empty house.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I'm a traveling merchant. I found you in the Sanctuary. Passed out. Alone. Strange, if you ask me. It looked like you needed a pal, so I took the liberty of lugging you here to this vacant house.|Ravio}} Ravio later sets up a [[Ravio's Shop|shop]] in Link's house{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, by the way… I still haven't found anywhere else to stay. So I spruced things up in here. I've made it into a nice little shop for myself. Pretty great, isn't it?|Ravio}} where he will rent{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|But the item I lent you came in handy, right? You know…there's actually plenty more where that came from! Ravio is ALL about helping heroes. How about you rent me your house… and I'll rent you lots of items?|Ravio}} (and later sell){{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I have some big news for you. You may know me as the rental guy. But now I'm in the sales biz too! Starting today, you can buy my items too-and at really good prices!|Ravio}} his own items to use across the Overworld and in various dungeons. Ravio also gives Link a [[Ravio's Bracelet|bracelet]], which will allow him to become a painting after the events of the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|A bracelet Ravio gave you that now gives you the ability to merge into walls!|Ravio's Bracelet Description}}


Distressed by the events in the Sanctuary, Ravio tells Link to visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] at the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] to inform her of what happened.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wait, so tell me…What happened to you, buddy? You don’t say? Some strange man turned a girl into a painting? But why are you standing around talking to me then? You’ve gotta report this to the castle!|Ravio}} Zelda takes the events seriously and gives Link a charm that has been in the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]] for generations.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Now, there’s just one more thing. I would like to send you off with my most treasured possession. It’s a rather special charm.|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Are you sure about this, Princess? The royal family has kept that safe for untold generations!|Impa}} The Princess asks Link to visit the elder [[Sahasrahla (A Link Between Worlds)|Sahasrahla]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Would you please find Sahasrahla? The elder should be at home in Kakariko Village.
Distressed by the events in the Sanctuary, Ravio tells Link to visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] at the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] to inform her of what happened.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wait, so tell me…What happened to you, buddy? You don't say? Some strange man turned a girl into a painting? But why are you standing around talking to me then? You've gotta report this to the castle!|Ravio}} Zelda takes the events seriously and gives Link a charm that has been in the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]] for generations.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Now, there's just one more thing. I would like to send you off with my most treasured possession. It's a rather special charm.|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Are you sure about this, Princess? The royal family has kept that safe for untold generations!|Impa}} The Princess asks Link to visit the elder [[Sahasrahla (A Link Between Worlds)|Sahasrahla]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Would you please find Sahasrahla? The elder should be at home in Kakariko Village.
I am certain he will be able to help!|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Please, tell Sahasrahla everything that you saw.|Princess Zelda}} , who possesses great knowledge of past events and can give Link more information.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Fret not, Princess. I’d advise that we consult Sahasrahla for help. The elder’s knowledge of the past…Well, it’s more than vast.|Impa}}
I am certain he will be able to help!|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Please, tell Sahasrahla everything that you saw.|Princess Zelda}} , who possesses great knowledge of past events and can give Link more information.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Fret not, Princess. I'd advise that we consult Sahasrahla for help. The elder's knowledge of the past…Well, it's more than vast.|Impa}}


When speaking with Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that he sent the Sage [[Osfala]] to the Eastern Palace, where he is under threat of attack from Yuga.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh no! When I heard rumors of a strange man lurking near the Eastern Palace. I sent my pupil Osfala to investigate. I’ve put him in danger, for he’s also a descendant of the Seven Sages! I’m sure Yuga will be waiting for him!|Sahasrahla}} He sends Link to warn the [[Seven Sages|Sage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I’ll never make it in time to warn him! But you, Link… Could you hurry to Osfala and tell him everything? Please!|Sahasrahla}}, whom he meets at the entrance to the Palace. Osfala shoves him off however,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My master sent you to fetch me back to safety? Wah-haha! This Yuga you speak of… Surely he’s cause for grave concern. But why should Sahasrahla be worried about me? I’m a descendant of the original Seven Sages. I’m just as powerful as they were. I even got myself a Sand Rod, so I’m more or less invincible. Bold talk, you might say, but it’s simply the truth. I’ll get to the bottom of all this Yuga nonsense. Now, farewell to you, Link.|Osfala}} forcing Link to complete the Palace and watch the Sage be transformed into a painting by Yuga. Link is soon transformed into a painting much like the Captain; however, Ravio's Bracelet saves Link and allows him to escape the wall and transform into a painting whenever he chooses to.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|What happened, buddy? My bracelet did what now? Huh. Who knew? Pretty neat that you can turn into a painting. Wowie-wow. I wish I was you!|Ravio}}
When speaking with Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that he sent the Sage [[Osfala]] to the Eastern Palace, where he is under threat of attack from Yuga.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh no! When I heard rumors of a strange man lurking near the Eastern Palace. I sent my pupil Osfala to investigate. I've put him in danger, for he's also a descendant of the Seven Sages! I'm sure Yuga will be waiting for him!|Sahasrahla}} He sends Link to warn the [[Seven Sages|Sage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I'll never make it in time to warn him! But you, Link… Could you hurry to Osfala and tell him everything? Please!|Sahasrahla}}, whom he meets at the entrance to the Palace. Osfala shoves him off however,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My master sent you to fetch me back to safety? Wah-haha! This Yuga you speak of… Surely he's cause for grave concern. But why should Sahasrahla be worried about me? I'm a descendant of the original Seven Sages. I'm just as powerful as they were. I even got myself a Sand Rod, so I'm more or less invincible. Bold talk, you might say, but it's simply the truth. I'll get to the bottom of all this Yuga nonsense. Now, farewell to you, Link.|Osfala}} forcing Link to complete the Palace and watch the Sage be transformed into a painting by Yuga. Link is soon transformed into a painting much like the Captain; however, Ravio's Bracelet saves Link and allows him to escape the wall and transform into a painting whenever he chooses to.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|What happened, buddy? My bracelet did what now? Huh. Who knew? Pretty neat that you can turn into a painting. Wowie-wow. I wish I was you!|Ravio}}


After leaving the Palace, Sahasrahla catches up with Link. The two soon hear a large earthquake centered at [[Hyrule Castle]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My word! What was THAT?! Are we too late? Something dire is happening at Hyrule Castle! There’s no time to waste!|Sahasrahla}}, which they find surrounded by a large magical barrier.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what is going on here?! That barrier! I’ve never seen such magic! I daren’t approach it.|Sahasrahla}} After Link shows Princess Zelda's charm to Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that it is the [[Pendant of Courage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what’s that? It can’t be! You’re wearing-! That’s the Pendant of Courage! What in Hyrule are you doing with it, Link? She gave it to you? A special charm?|Sahasrahla}}, one of three [[Pendants of Virtue]] needed to obtain the [[Master Sword]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|These abominable events are an echo of what happened all those years ago. Then, when the castle was in the grip of evil, the hero of that day found the Master Sword. The hero first had to claim the three Pendants of Virtue to prove himself worthy of the blade.|Sahasrahla}}  Sahasrahla then sends Link to the [[House of Gales]] and the [[Tower of Hera (A Link Between Worlds)|Tower of Hera]] to obtain the other two Pendants.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Well then, my young hero, you’ve got quite a quest ahead of you. You have to find the other two pendants. One pendant has been enshrined in the House of Gales. And the other pendant, in the Tower of Hera.|Sahasrahla}}  
After leaving the Palace, Sahasrahla catches up with Link. The two soon hear a large earthquake centered at [[Hyrule Castle]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My word! What was THAT?! Are we too late? Something dire is happening at Hyrule Castle! There's no time to waste!|Sahasrahla}}, which they find surrounded by a large magical barrier.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what is going on here?! That barrier! I've never seen such magic! I daren't approach it.|Sahasrahla}} After Link shows Princess Zelda's charm to Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that it is the [[Pendant of Courage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what's that? It can't be! You're wearing-! That's the Pendant of Courage! What in Hyrule are you doing with it, Link? She gave it to you? A special charm?|Sahasrahla}}, one of three [[Pendants of Virtue]] needed to obtain the [[Master Sword]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|These abominable events are an echo of what happened all those years ago. Then, when the castle was in the grip of evil, the hero of that day found the Master Sword. The hero first had to claim the three Pendants of Virtue to prove himself worthy of the blade.|Sahasrahla}}  Sahasrahla then sends Link to the [[House of Gales]] and the [[Tower of Hera (A Link Between Worlds)|Tower of Hera]] to obtain the other two Pendants.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Well then, my young hero, you've got quite a quest ahead of you. You have to find the other two pendants. One pendant has been enshrined in the House of Gales. And the other pendant, in the Tower of Hera.|Sahasrahla}}  


Once Link obtains the Pendants, he heads to the [[Lost Woods]] to obtain the legendary Master Sword.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… You have done well, my young hero! You acquired the Pendant of Wisdom and the Pendant of Power. Now that you have all three Pendants of Virtue, you have proven yourself worthy of the Master Sword. You will find the blade deep within the Lost Woods! Go now. Claim what is rightfully yours!|Sahasrahla}}  With the Master Sword in hand, Link then uses it to destroy the barrier surrounding Hyrule Castle, allowing him to enter and find the cause of the panic.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… The sword you hold in your hand is the one and only Master Sword!
Once Link obtains the Pendants, he heads to the [[Lost Woods]] to obtain the legendary Master Sword.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… You have done well, my young hero! You acquired the Pendant of Wisdom and the Pendant of Power. Now that you have all three Pendants of Virtue, you have proven yourself worthy of the Master Sword. You will find the blade deep within the Lost Woods! Go now. Claim what is rightfully yours!|Sahasrahla}}  With the Master Sword in hand, Link then uses it to destroy the barrier surrounding Hyrule Castle, allowing him to enter and find the cause of the panic.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… The sword you hold in your hand is the one and only Master Sword!
Now that you possess that blade, you can break the barrier at the castle.|Sahasrahla}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Aha! No doubt-that is the very blade of evil’s bane. You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link.
Now that you possess that blade, you can break the barrier at the castle.|Sahasrahla}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Aha! No doubt-that is the very blade of evil's bane. You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link.
Now there’s no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier!|Sahasrahla}} After navigating his way up the Castle, Link finds Yuga once more, who proceeds to turn Princess Zelda into a painting.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish only to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it’s my best work ever!|Yuga}} Link then gives chase after Yuga to the top of the castle, where Link uses Ravio's Bracelet to follow Yuga into [[Lorule]].  
Now there's no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier!|Sahasrahla}} After navigating his way up the Castle, Link finds Yuga once more, who proceeds to turn Princess Zelda into a painting.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish only to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it's my best work ever!|Yuga}} Link then gives chase after Yuga to the top of the castle, where Link uses Ravio's Bracelet to follow Yuga into [[Lorule]].  


Yuga then uses the paintings of all seven Sages to bring forth [[Ganon]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course… GANON!|Yuga}}, whose power Yuga absorbs to become Yuga Ganon. Before Yuga can kill Link, [[Hilda]], the princess of Lorule, steps in and traps the beast.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, Hero of Hyrule, I can hold the beast at bay for only so long. It should prove enough time to bid you a most sorrowful welcome to my kingdom. Welcome to Lorule. My name is Princess Hilda, and I have failed you in every way.|Hilda}} Hilda then transports Link out [[Lorule Castle]] before Yuga Ganon breaks free.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I cannot hold him back much longer. So… I must see you to safety. Ah, here we are… A moment more of safety, Link. Though Yuga is slipping his bonds, I will try to keep you safe from him as long as I can.|Hilda}}
Yuga then uses the paintings of all seven Sages to bring forth [[Ganon]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course… GANON!|Yuga}}, whose power Yuga absorbs to become Yuga Ganon. Before Yuga can kill Link, [[Hilda]], the princess of Lorule, steps in and traps the beast.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, Hero of Hyrule, I can hold the beast at bay for only so long. It should prove enough time to bid you a most sorrowful welcome to my kingdom. Welcome to Lorule. My name is Princess Hilda, and I have failed you in every way.|Hilda}} Hilda then transports Link out [[Lorule Castle]] before Yuga Ganon breaks free.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I cannot hold him back much longer. So… I must see you to safety. Ah, here we are… A moment more of safety, Link. Though Yuga is slipping his bonds, I will try to keep you safe from him as long as I can.|Hilda}}


Link soon wakes up in the familiar Blacksmith's House, however it is filled with Lorule residents that are unfamiliar to Link.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? It is I, Princess Hilda. I wanted to warn you about the kingdom in which you’ve found yourself. My Lorule may remind you of your own home. But, in fact, our kingdoms are as different as night and day. Worlds apart, as they say.|Hilda}}  Hilda soon tasks Link with visiting all seven dungeons in Lorule to save the Sage trapped in each one.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I sense that the paintings of Hyrule’s Seven Sages are being sent to the far corners of Lorule. You must steal those paintings back. The secret to Yuga’s defeat lies in uniting your friends!|Hilda}} After saving all seven Sages, they use their power to bring forth the [[Triforce of Courage]], which Link takes with him to defeat Yuga Ganon.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yet we can help, now that you have united the Seven Sages. We can summon the Triforce of Courage. You must do what that hero of legend did so long ago. So take our gift, young hero… Take it now!|Impa}}
Link soon wakes up in the familiar Blacksmith's House, however it is filled with Lorule residents that are unfamiliar to Link.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? It is I, Princess Hilda. I wanted to warn you about the kingdom in which you've found yourself. My Lorule may remind you of your own home. But, in fact, our kingdoms are as different as night and day. Worlds apart, as they say.|Hilda}}  Hilda soon tasks Link with visiting all seven dungeons in Lorule to save the Sage trapped in each one.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I sense that the paintings of Hyrule's Seven Sages are being sent to the far corners of Lorule. You must steal those paintings back. The secret to Yuga's defeat lies in uniting your friends!|Hilda}} After saving all seven Sages, they use their power to bring forth the [[Triforce of Courage]], which Link takes with him to defeat Yuga Ganon.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yet we can help, now that you have united the Seven Sages. We can summon the Triforce of Courage. You must do what that hero of legend did so long ago. So take our gift, young hero… Take it now!|Impa}}


After making his way back to Lorule Castle, Hilda removes the barrier surrounding the castle{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? You have arrived just in time, for Yuga has escaped my bonds, and his minions are loose in Lorule Castle! Give me a moment while I remove the barrier that protects my castle. Then make haste, Link!|Hilda}}, allowing Link to ascend it. Link soon finds Hilda at the top of the castle, where she takes Princess Zelda's [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and reveals her partnership with Yuga to take [[Hyrule]]'s [[Triforce]] for their own.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|We NEED a Triforce. So imagine my surprise when I learned of the existence of another one. Yours. A Triforce based on such virtues as Power, Wisdom, and Courage. To that end, I have guided your destiny, Hero of Hyrule.|Hilda}}  Hilda then sends Yuga Ganon to attack Link in an attempt to steal his Triforce of Courage. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yuga! I command you! Seize the Triforce of Courage from him! Lorule shall be reborn! |Hilda}}
After making his way back to Lorule Castle, Hilda removes the barrier surrounding the castle{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? You have arrived just in time, for Yuga has escaped my bonds, and his minions are loose in Lorule Castle! Give me a moment while I remove the barrier that protects my castle. Then make haste, Link!|Hilda}}, allowing Link to ascend it. Link soon finds Hilda at the top of the castle, where she takes Princess Zelda's [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and reveals her partnership with Yuga to take [[Hyrule]]'s [[Triforce]] for their own.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|We NEED a Triforce. So imagine my surprise when I learned of the existence of another one. Yours. A Triforce based on such virtues as Power, Wisdom, and Courage. To that end, I have guided your destiny, Hero of Hyrule.|Hilda}}  Hilda then sends Yuga Ganon to attack Link in an attempt to steal his Triforce of Courage. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yuga! I command you! Seize the Triforce of Courage from him! Lorule shall be reborn! |Hilda}}


Once Link defeats Yuga Ganon, Hilda still intends to take Hyrule's Triforce for her own{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You understand nothing! Your kingdom has been under the protection of your Triforce… This isn’t over! I must have it!|Hilda}}, but is soon stopped by Ravio.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Princess Hilda, I… I just wanted to save you from all this-you, who’ve worried endlessly about the fate of Lorule. Please, Princess Hilda, let’s do the right thing. Lorule may be doomed, but at least our kingdom won’t be condemned for stealing their Triforce.|Ravio}} Princess Zelda and Link then enter Hyrule's [[Sacred Realm]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|And look, Link! How wonderful… We’re back home! How rare to visit our Sacred Realm!|Princess Zelda}}, and use the Triforce to restore Lorule's Triforce, returning the country to normal and bringing peace to both worlds.
Once Link defeats Yuga Ganon, Hilda still intends to take Hyrule's Triforce for her own{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You understand nothing! Your kingdom has been under the protection of your Triforce… This isn't over! I must have it!|Hilda}}, but is soon stopped by Ravio.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Princess Hilda, I… I just wanted to save you from all this-you, who've worried endlessly about the fate of Lorule. Please, Princess Hilda, let's do the right thing. Lorule may be doomed, but at least our kingdom won't be condemned for stealing their Triforce.|Ravio}} Princess Zelda and Link then enter Hyrule's [[Sacred Realm]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|And look, Link! How wonderful… We're back home! How rare to visit our Sacred Realm!|Princess Zelda}}, and use the Triforce to restore Lorule's Triforce, returning the country to normal and bringing peace to both worlds.


===Breath of the Wild===
===Breath of the Wild===
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Link, also known as the Hero of Hyrule, is the primary protagonist in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. One hundred years prior to the game's current events, Link was chosen by the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]] to become wielder of the sacred blade and the one who would defeat [[Calamity Ganon]]. At the same time, Link was made [[Zelda#Breath of the Wild|Princess Zelda's]] appointed knight, and most of Link's memories entail his journeys during this time as Princess Zelda's protector.
Link, also known as the Hero of Hyrule, is the primary protagonist in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''.
 
One hundred years prior to the game's current events, Link was chosen by the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]] to become wielder of the sacred blade and the one who would defeat [[Calamity Ganon]]. At the same time, Link was made [[Zelda#Breath of the Wild|Princess Zelda's]] appointed knight, and most of Link's memories entail his journeys during this time as Princess Zelda's protector.


Link's skill as a knight came with ease, something that Princess Zelda was continually jealous of and angry about when looking at her own continued failures to discover the Goddess [[Hylia|Hylia's]] power that rested within. At first, their relationship was tense, and Zelda assured Link that she did not need his protection. However, as Link continued to fearlessly protect her and with [[Calamity Ganon]]'s imminent return, she began to open up to him and discovered that the two were not so different.
Link's skill as a knight came with ease, something that Princess Zelda was continually jealous of and angry about when looking at her own continued failures to discover the Goddess [[Hylia|Hylia's]] power that rested within. At first, their relationship was tense, and Zelda assured Link that she did not need his protection. However, as Link continued to fearlessly protect her and with [[Calamity Ganon]]'s imminent return, she began to open up to him and discovered that the two were not so different.

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