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==Structure and Appearance==
==Structure and Appearance==
[[File:Eldin Bridge Under View.jpg|200px|left]]
The bridge itself is one of the main structures and view points seen ''Twilight Princess'' and it is one of two notable bridges within Hyrule, the other being the [[Great Bridge of Hylia]]. The structure itself is a large stone arch bridge that is seemingly unsafe due to the bridge having no barriers and the fact that it is easily broken. It crosses a vast deep gorge in which a section of [[Zora's River]] passes through. The bridge itself is rather important within the events of the plot as it is connects the Eldin Bridge to the Province of [[Lanayru]].
The bridge itself is one of the main structures and view points seen ''Twilight Princess'' and it is one of two notable bridges within Hyrule, the other being the [[Great Bridge of Hylia]]. The structure itself is a large stone arch bridge that is seemingly unsafe due to the bridge having no barriers and the fact that it is easily broken. It crosses a vast deep gorge in which a section of [[Zora's River]] passes through. The bridge itself is rather important within the events of the plot as it is connects the Eldin Bridge to the Province of [[Lanayru]].


==Saving Colin==
==Twilight Princess==
===Saving Colin===
[[File:Link Victorious-Eldin Bridge.jpg|280px|right|thumb|Link victorious after the battle with King Bulblin]]
When [[Link]] acquires the [[Iron Boots]] from [[Mayor Bo]], he needs to return to [[Death Mountain]], thus passing through [[Kakariko Village]]. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing [[King Bulblin]] charging through the village and kidnapping [[Colin]] in the process. After damaging King Bulbins armor in a horseback battle in Hyrule Field, Link and King Bulblin face one on one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulbin while on [[Epona]] and then slice him to knock Bulblin off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he rests in the safe confines of the [[Elde Inn]].  
When [[Link]] acquires the [[Iron Boots]] from [[Mayor Bo]], he needs to return to [[Death Mountain]], thus passing through [[Kakariko Village]]. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing [[King Bulblin]] charging through the village and kidnapping [[Colin]] in the process. After damaging King Bulbins armor in a horseback battle in Hyrule Field, Link and King Bulblin face one on one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulbin while on [[Epona]] and then slice him to knock Bulblin off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he rests in the safe confines of the [[Elde Inn]].  
{{Main|King Bulblin}}  
{{Main|King Bulblin}}  
Within this boss battle Link must pursue the evil King Bublin who has kidnapped Link's childhood friend, Colin. King Bublin blows into his loud horn thus summoning his subordinates, who chase after Link as he pursues the King. Link must ride Epona and try to strike Bublin, each strike takes off a section of his armour. Once he has been damaged enough King Bulblin loses composure and jumps the barrier to enter Eldin Bridge. Link and King Bulbin then face off on opposing ends of the bridge in an epic encounter. Link must sway to the side of Bulbin and strike him as they charge each other. Once Bulbin has been damaged sufficiently he loses control of his [[Bullbo]] and falls off the bridge into the vast gorge and Link is seen heroically holding up his sword while on Epona at the end of the grueling battle.  
Within this boss battle Link must pursue the evil King Bublin who has kidnapped Link's childhood friend, Colin. King Bublin blows into his loud horn thus summoning his subordinates, who chase after Link as he pursues the King. Link must ride Epona and try to strike Bublin, each strike takes off a section of his armour. Once he has been damaged enough King Bulblin loses composure and jumps the barrier to enter Eldin Bridge. Link and King Bulbin then face off on opposing ends of the bridge in an epic encounter. Link must sway to the side of Bulbin and strike him as they charge each other. Once Bulbin has been damaged sufficiently he loses control of his [[Bullbo]] and falls off the bridge into the vast gorge and Link is seen heroically holding up his sword while on Epona at the end of the grueling battle.  


==Finding the Missing Bridge==
===Finding the Missing Bridge===
When Link obtains the second [[Fused Shadow]], he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the [[Twilight]] the shrouds Lanayru Province. After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by the [[Shadow Beast]]s. Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or [[Warping|Warp]] to the bridge. Later on in the game Link finds the missing piece in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. It is located atop the [[Gerudo Mesa]], blocking the entrance to the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Now that he has found it, [[Midna]] can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases.
When Link obtains the second [[Fused Shadow]], he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the [[Twilight]] the shrouds Lanayru Province. After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by the [[Shadow Beast]]s. Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or [[Warping|Warp]] to the bridge. Later on in the game Link finds the missing piece in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. It is located atop the [[Gerudo Mesa]], blocking the entrance to the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Now that he has found it, [[Midna]] can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases.


==Sky Character==
===Sky Character===
Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area, is when he has to find one of the six missing [[Sky Character]]s hidden across Hyrule. One is located towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an [[Owl Statue]]. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a [[Piece of Heart]].
Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area, is when he has to find one of the six missing [[Sky Character]]s hidden across Hyrule. One is located towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an [[Owl Statue]]. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a [[Piece of Heart]].
==Link's Crossbow Training==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Trivia==


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Eldin Bridge Entrance.jpg|Entrance to the bridge
File:Eldin Bridge Horizon.jpg|Eldin Bridge off into the distance  
File:Eldin Bridge Horizon.jpg|Eldin Bridge off into the distance  
File:Eldin Bridge Under View.jpg|Under view of the Bridge
File:Eldin Bridge Beta.jpg|Eldin Bridge seen in 2004 E3 Trailer  
File:Eldin Bridge Beta.jpg|Eldin Bridge seen in 2004 E3 Trailer  
File:King Bulblin-Colin.jpg|King Bulblin capturing Colin
File:King Bulblin-Colin.jpg|King Bulblin capturing Colin

Revision as of 11:41, April 30, 2013

The Bridge of Eldin is a location found exclusively in Twilight Princess. The bridge is located to the north eastern section of Hyrule (Wii) version and is situated with the Province of Eldin. The bridge is an important feature within the game as it serves as a crucial connection between two notable provinces and is the scene of one of the games many Mini-Bosses.

Structure and Appearance

Eldin Bridge Under View.jpg

The bridge itself is one of the main structures and view points seen Twilight Princess and it is one of two notable bridges within Hyrule, the other being the Great Bridge of Hylia. The structure itself is a large stone arch bridge that is seemingly unsafe due to the bridge having no barriers and the fact that it is easily broken. It crosses a vast deep gorge in which a section of Zora's River passes through. The bridge itself is rather important within the events of the plot as it is connects the Eldin Bridge to the Province of Lanayru.

Twilight Princess

Saving Colin

Link victorious after the battle with King Bulblin

When Link acquires the Iron Boots from Mayor Bo, he needs to return to Death Mountain, thus passing through Kakariko Village. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing King Bulblin charging through the village and kidnapping Colin in the process. After damaging King Bulbins armor in a horseback battle in Hyrule Field, Link and King Bulblin face one on one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulbin while on Epona and then slice him to knock Bulblin off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he rests in the safe confines of the Elde Inn.

Main article: King Bulblin

Within this boss battle Link must pursue the evil King Bublin who has kidnapped Link's childhood friend, Colin. King Bublin blows into his loud horn thus summoning his subordinates, who chase after Link as he pursues the King. Link must ride Epona and try to strike Bublin, each strike takes off a section of his armour. Once he has been damaged enough King Bulblin loses composure and jumps the barrier to enter Eldin Bridge. Link and King Bulbin then face off on opposing ends of the bridge in an epic encounter. Link must sway to the side of Bulbin and strike him as they charge each other. Once Bulbin has been damaged sufficiently he loses control of his Bullbo and falls off the bridge into the vast gorge and Link is seen heroically holding up his sword while on Epona at the end of the grueling battle.

Finding the Missing Bridge

When Link obtains the second Fused Shadow, he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the Twilight the shrouds Lanayru Province. After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by the Shadow Beasts. Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or Warp to the bridge. Later on in the game Link finds the missing piece in the Gerudo Desert. It is located atop the Gerudo Mesa, blocking the entrance to the Cave of Ordeals. Now that he has found it, Midna can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases.

Sky Character

Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area, is when he has to find one of the six missing Sky Characters hidden across Hyrule. One is located towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an Owl Statue. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a Piece of Heart.

Link's Crossbow Training

Non-Canon Appearances

Trivia

Gallery