Breath of the Wild Story: Difference between revisions

One hundred years ago, a prophecy warned that the signs of [[Calamity Ganon]]'s return would be clear, and said that the power needed to oppose him lay dormant beneath the ground. This prophecy, combined with the tales from the legends of old, prompted [[Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule|King Rhoam]] and his kingdom to begin excavating the earth. The ancient Guardians and the four Divine Beasts were discovered, at which point King Rhoam realized that they were set upon the same path as their ancestors as told in the legends.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|Stories of Ganon were passed from generation to generation in the form of legends and fairy tales. But there was also… a prophecy. “The signs of a resurrection of Calamity Ganon are clear. And the power to oppose it lies dormant beneath the ground.” We decided to heed the prophecy and began excavating large areas of land. It wasn’t long before we discovered several ancient relics made by the hands of or distant ancestors.|King Rhoam}}

As detailed by various memories both Zelda and Link share, some details leading up to the events of Ganon's most recent return are known. Zelda conducts a ceremony to appoint Link as her appointed knight, attended by the four other Champions. During the ceremony, Zelda has a hesitant and insecure attitude, which the Champions readily observe. They interpret this as the princess's melancholy jealousy of Link's ability to fulfill his destiny as the hero while her own destiny remains uncertain.{{storylink|Subdued Ceremony}} A short time later, as Zelda and Link are traveling to [[Goron City (Breath of the Wild)|Goron City]] to make adjustments to one of the Divine Beasts, Zelda shows enthusiasm for experimenting with the ancient technology. Again, however, her insecurity regarding her inability to fulfill her destiny shows through as she speaks to Link.{{storylink|Resolve and Grief}} Later, this fascination with the ancient technology becomes even more apparent as she is later seen attempting to gain access to a [[Shrine of Trials]] as Link arrives to escort her away on the king's orders. She lashes out at Link in surprise and frustration, but returns with him nevertheless.{{storylink|Zelda's Resentment}}

As the relentless siege of the Guardians continues away from the castle, Link reaches the critical point of physical abuse in his defense of Zelda and collapses to his knees. Zelda urges Link to save himself and run away as more Guardians approach, but Link, refusing to leave Zelda's side, finds the strength to stand one more time in her defense. As an attacking Guardian locks on to Link in preparation to fire its weapon, Zelda selflessly stands between the Guardian and Link in a futile attempt to save his life. Suddenly a glowing white light begins to emanate from her raised right hand and destroys all the Guardians in the area. Realizing she has finally unlocked the Goddess's sealing power, she turns to Link who has collapsed on the ground behind her. She desperately cries out to him to awaken him, but he merely looks her in the eye for a moment as he passes out. As Zelda cries with Link in her arms, she sees the Master Sword begin to pulsate with a gentle glow. Now hearing the call of the spirit of the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]], she understands that Link can still be saved. Seconds later, two members of the [[Sheikah]] Tribe arrive to help Zelda, but she immediately orders them to take Link to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|Take Link to the Shrine of Resurrection. If you don’t get him there immediately, we are going to lose him forever! Is that clear?! So make haste and go! His life is now in your hands!|Zelda}}{{storylink|Zelda's Awakening}}

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