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==Backstory== | ==Backstory== | ||
Throughout the games, Ganon's intentions have not changed. Taking the Triforce of Power or earning it and spreading darkness over Hyrule, and he often kidnaps [[Zelda]] in the process. Only his appearance has changed. He is a blue pig-monster in ''The Legend of Zelda'', while in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', he is the King of the [[Gerudo]] and has the power to turn into a giant, green monster. Ganondorf is the human/Gerudo version while Ganon is the abomination, beast or demon version of Ganondorf. In ''Ocarina of Time'', he was the only Gerudo | Throughout the games, Ganon's intentions have not changed. Taking the Triforce of Power or earning it and spreading darkness over Hyrule, and he often kidnaps [[Zelda]] in the process. Only his appearance has changed. He is a blue pig-monster in ''The Legend of Zelda'', while in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', he is the King of the [[Gerudo]] and has the power to turn into a giant, green monster. Ganondorf is the human/Gerudo version while Ganon is the abomination, beast or demon version of Ganondorf. In ''Ocarina of Time'', he was the only Gerudo male born in that current century, automatically making him their king. | ||
==Name Issue== | ==Name Issue== | ||
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[[File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png|right]]Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Seven Wise Men]] lock Ganon in the Dark World. | [[File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png|right]]Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Seven Wise Men]] lock Ganon in the Dark World. | ||
Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the | Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the reins of power himself. He seals the [[Seven Maidens]] in the Dark World but one eludes him, Zelda, whom Link rescues from the Sanctuary. During Link's quest to obtain the Master Sword, however, Zelda is left unguarded and is captured by Agahnim and subsequently sealed in the Dark World. | ||
After defeating Agahnim in the Dark World, a bat arises from the defeated wizard's body and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. It is revealed that the bat is indeed Ganon and Link must face the boar-like demon in a final battle. Link's [[Master Sword]] and [[Silver Arrow]]s triumph over Ganon's complete Triforce and [[Trident of Power]]. | After defeating Agahnim in the Dark World, a bat arises from the defeated wizard's body and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. It is revealed that the bat is indeed Ganon and Link must face the boar-like demon in a final battle. Link's [[Master Sword]] and [[Silver Arrow]]s triumph over Ganon's complete Triforce and [[Trident of Power]]. | ||
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Link manages to undo all the curses and defeat all the monsters to retrieve the stones himself, but when he returns to Hyrule Castle Town he finds that Ganondorf has already laid siege to the town and drove Princess Zelda out. He allows Link to open the Door of Time, stepping in once the Master Sword pulls Link into a seven-year slumber. With Link unable to stop him, Ganondorf enters the [[Sacred Realm]] and claims the Triforce for himself; however, his unbalanced heart causes the Triforce to split into three pieces, Ganondorf keeping only the Triforce of Power for himself because his heart desired power most of all. With his newly obtained powers, Ganondorf spends the seven years of Link's slumber ruling over Hyrule with an iron fist and seeking the other two holders of the Triforce. | Link manages to undo all the curses and defeat all the monsters to retrieve the stones himself, but when he returns to Hyrule Castle Town he finds that Ganondorf has already laid siege to the town and drove Princess Zelda out. He allows Link to open the Door of Time, stepping in once the Master Sword pulls Link into a seven-year slumber. With Link unable to stop him, Ganondorf enters the [[Sacred Realm]] and claims the Triforce for himself; however, his unbalanced heart causes the Triforce to split into three pieces, Ganondorf keeping only the Triforce of Power for himself because his heart desired power most of all. With his newly obtained powers, Ganondorf spends the seven years of Link's slumber ruling over Hyrule with an iron fist and seeking the other two holders of the Triforce. | ||
After Link awakens from his slumber, he sets out to undo the evil Ganondorf has inflicted over the land and awaken the five Sages. After doing so, Princess Zelda comes out of disguise and presents Link with Ganondorf's weakness, the [[Light Arrow]]s. With Zelda's disguise removed, Ganondorf is able to find her and capture her, using her to lure Link up into his castle. He hopes to take the pieces of the Triforce from Link and Zelda and engages Link in battle. At first, Link seems to win and the castle collapses, but Ganondorf revives in his beast form, Ganon, and engages Link in battle again. In the end, Link comes out victorious, but as Ganondorf still holds the Triforce of | After Link awakens from his slumber, he sets out to undo the evil Ganondorf has inflicted over the land and awaken the five Sages. After doing so, Princess Zelda comes out of disguise and presents Link with Ganondorf's weakness, the [[Light Arrow]]s. With Zelda's disguise removed, Ganondorf is able to find her and capture her, using her to lure Link up into his castle. He hopes to take the pieces of the Triforce from Link and Zelda and engages Link in battle. At first, Link seems to win and the castle collapses, but Ganondorf revives in his beast form, Ganon, and engages Link in battle again. In the end, Link comes out victorious, but as Ganondorf still holds the Triforce of Power he cannot be killed. The Sages are forced to seal Ganondorf away, though he claims that as long as he holds the Triforce of Power, he will return and take his revenge. | ||
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages=== | ===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages=== | ||
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Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword<br/> | Effective Weapons: Light Arrows, Master Sword<br/> | ||
The possessor of the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf controls many fell beasts. It is useless for Link to try to face him alone. He must look for an ally who can aid him in battle.}} | The possessor of the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf controls many fell beasts. It is useless for Link to try to face him alone. He must look for an ally who can aid him in battle.}} | ||
As mentioned above in his characteristics, Ganon has a slightly different personality in ''The Wind Waker''. He first appears near the beginning of the game where he orders the [[Helmaroc King]] to throw Link into the [[Great Sea]]. He is not truly seen, as his face is not visible to the camera. However, the [[King of Red Lions]] reveals to Link very soon after that man was Ganondorf. He then appears again near the middle of the game, where Link thinks he can defeat Ganondorf with the Master Sword, only to be nearly defeated himself if it were not for [[Valoo]]. He does not appear in person again until the end of the game when Link and he have a sword duel in drowning Hyrule, ending with him being turned to stone. | As mentioned above in his characteristics, Ganon has a slightly different personality in ''The Wind Waker''. He first appears near the beginning of the game where he orders the [[Helmaroc King]] to throw Link into the [[Great Sea]]. He is not truly seen, as his face is not visible to the camera. However, the [[King of Red Lions]] reveals to Link very soon after that the man was Ganondorf. He then appears again near the middle of the game, where Link thinks he can defeat Ganondorf with the Master Sword, only to be nearly defeated himself if it were not for [[Valoo]]. He does not appear in person again until the end of the game when Link and he have a sword duel in drowning Hyrule, ending with him being turned to stone. | ||
===Four Swords Adventures=== | ===Four Swords Adventures=== | ||
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Once Link destroys this incarnation, Ganon's spirit escapes to Hyrule Field and manifests into its true form: Dark Beast Ganon. A pure embodiment of Malice and Hatred, it is a gigantic boar similar to Ganon's appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Princess Zelda reveals that Ganon has given up on reincarnation to create this form, intending to release the full force of its wrath upon the world. Now that it is free from the prison of Hyrule Castle, Ganon will do exactly that unless stopped. | Once Link destroys this incarnation, Ganon's spirit escapes to Hyrule Field and manifests into its true form: Dark Beast Ganon. A pure embodiment of Malice and Hatred, it is a gigantic boar similar to Ganon's appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Princess Zelda reveals that Ganon has given up on reincarnation to create this form, intending to release the full force of its wrath upon the world. Now that it is free from the prison of Hyrule Castle, Ganon will do exactly that unless stopped. | ||
Granting Link with the [[Bow of Light]], Zelda entrusted this task to Link. While riding on his horse around the Beast's massive figure, Link uses the Bow to | Granting Link with the [[Bow of Light]], Zelda entrusted this task to Link. While riding on his horse around the Beast's massive figure, Link uses the Bow to pierce several weak points on Ganon's body. He then fires one last shot into the core of beast, which releases Zelda from her century-long imprisonment. As Ganon makes one last attempt to attack, Zelda uses the power of the [[Triforce]] to finish it off for good. | ||
While Ganon seemingly disappears after its defeat, Princess Zelda indicates that Ganon is only 'gone for now'. Though Ganon can no longer take a physical form, it is still able to return in the future. | While Ganon seemingly disappears after its defeat, Princess Zelda indicates that Ganon is only 'gone for now'. Though Ganon can no longer take a physical form, it is still able to return in the future. | ||