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|name    = Hyrule
|name    = Hyrule
|image  = [[File:Hyrule(TP).jpg|250px]]
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Map of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|caption = Map of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|inhab    = [[Hylian]]<br>[[Goron]]<br>[[Zora]]<br>[[Kokiri]]<br>[[Minish]]<br>[[Anouki]]
|inhab    = [[Hylian]]<br>[[Goron]]<br>[[Zora]]<br>[[Kokiri]]<br>[[Minish]]<br>[[Anouki]]
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'''Hyrule''' is a fictional kingdom in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda series]] where many of the games are set. It was first featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and has been the overworld for many games.
'''Hyrule''' is a fictional kingdom in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] where many of the games are set. It was first featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and has been the overworld for many games.




==History==
==History==
Hyrule is found in almost every Zelda game, with the exception of a few. It is present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
Hyrule is found in almost every ''Zelda'' game, with the exception of a few. It is present in ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.


===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Hyrule is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man|old men]] and the [[Old Woman|old woman]] in caves, and monsters who roam the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area, with a [[Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[Item Shop|shops]], inhabited by the [[Merchant]], or dungeons.
In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Hyrule is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man|old men]] and the [[Old Woman|old woman]] in caves, and monsters who roam the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area, with a [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[Item Shop|shops]], inhabited by the [[Merchant]], or dungeons.


===The Adventure of Link===
===The Adventure of Link===
''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link's]]'' Hyrule is similar to how it is in the original ''Zelda'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.
''The Adventure of Link's'' Hyrule is similar to how it is in the original ''Zelda'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.


===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===


===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' Hyrule is very different from the previous three. [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located in the north, populated by [[Hylian]]s. [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and [[Hyrule Field]] are in the center, Hyrule Field being infested by monsters during the night. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]],[[Kokiri Forest]], and six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule, populated by [[Goron|Gorons]], [[Zora|Zoras]], and [[Kokiri]]. The South part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]], as well as the [[Water Temple]]. The West side of Hyrule is the [[Gerudo Desert]], infested by monsters and populated by the [[Gerudo]], along with the [[Spirit Temple]].
''Ocarina of Time's'' Hyrule is very different from the previous three. [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located in the north, populated by [[Hylian]]s. [[Lon Lon Ranch]] and [[Hyrule Field]] are in the center, Hyrule Field being infested by monsters during the night. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]],[[Kokiri Forest]], and six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule, populated by [[Goron|Gorons]], [[Zora|Zoras]], and [[Kokiri]]. The South part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]], as well as the [[Water Temple]]. The West side of Hyrule is the [[Gerudo Desert]], infested by monsters and populated by the [[Gerudo]], along with the [[Spirit Temple]].


===Four Swords===
===Four Swords===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', Hyrule has only five areas (seven in the anniversary edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]], and [[Vaati's Palace]] (the anniversary edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).
In ''Four Swords'', Hyrule has only five areas (seven in the anniversary edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]], and [[Vaati's Palace]] (the anniversary edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).


===Four Swords Adventures===
===Four Swords Adventures===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Hyrule is divided by levels like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', but is much more expanded.  
In ''Four Swords Adventures'', Hyrule is divided by levels like ''Four Sword]'', but is much more expanded.  


===The Wind Waker===
===The Wind Waker===
The Hyrule of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'' has been flooded and its residents have mostly moved to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], protected by the gods. The castle houses the [[Master Sword]].
The Hyrule of ''The Wind Waker'' has been flooded and its residents have mostly moved to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], protected by the gods. The castle houses the [[Master Sword]].


===The Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|Minish Cap's]]'' Hyrule is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] is in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are in the East. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are in the West.
''Minish Cap's'' Hyrule is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] is in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are in the East. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are in the West.


===Twilight Princess===
===Twilight Princess===
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' has probably the biggest Hyrule so far. It is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the South. [[Eldin Province]] is located to the West. [[Lanayru Province]] is in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located there. [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are pare of the East side.
''Twilight Princess'' has probably the biggest Hyrule so far. It is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the South. [[Eldin Province]] is located to the West. [[Lanayru Province]] is in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are both located there. [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are pare of the East side.


===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
The Hyrule in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', found in the form of [[New Hyrule]], is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.
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The Hyrule in ''Spirit Tracks'', found in the form of New Hyrule, is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.


== Races ==
== Races ==
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*[[Gerudo]]
*[[Gerudo]]
*[[Sheikah]]
*[[Sheikah]]
*[[Kikwi]]
*[[Human]] (non-Hylian variety)
*[[Mogma]]
*Human (non-Hylian variety)


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Hyrule is a fictional kingdom in The Legend of Zelda series where many of the games are set. It was first featured in The Legend of Zelda, and has been the overworld for many games.


History

Hyrule is found in almost every Zelda game, with the exception of a few. It is present in The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures, The Wind Waker, Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess.

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, Hyrule is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the old men and the old woman in caves, and monsters who roam the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area, with a Graveyard to the west. Caves lead to shops, inhabited by the Merchant, or dungeons.

The Adventure of Link

The Adventure of Link's Hyrule is similar to how it is in the original Zelda, but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.

A Link to the Past

Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time's Hyrule is very different from the previous three. Castle Town and Hyrule Castle are both located in the north, populated by Hylians. Lon Lon Ranch and Hyrule Field are in the center, Hyrule Field being infested by monsters during the night. Death Mountain, Zora's Domain,Kokiri Forest, and six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule, populated by Gorons, Zoras, and Kokiri. The South part of Hyrule is Lake Hylia, as well as the Water Temple. The West side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, infested by monsters and populated by the Gerudo, along with the Spirit Temple.

Four Swords

In Four Swords, Hyrule has only five areas (seven in the anniversary edition): Chambers of Insight, Sea of Trees, Talus Cave, Death Mountain, and Vaati's Palace (the anniversary edition includes Realm of Memories and Hero's Trial).

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Hyrule is divided by levels like Four Sword], but is much more expanded.

The Wind Waker

The Hyrule of The Wind Waker has been flooded and its residents have mostly moved to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is Hyrule Castle, protected by the gods. The castle houses the Master Sword.

The Minish Cap

Minish Cap's Hyrule is divided into small sections. Hyrule Town and Hyrule Castle is in the center. Minish Woods, Lake Hylia, and Cloud Tops are in the East. Mt. Crenel and Castor Wilds are in the West.

Twilight Princess

Twilight Princess has probably the biggest Hyrule so far. It is divided into four main provinces. Ordona Province and Faron Province are located in the South. Eldin Province is located to the West. Lanayru Province is in the center of the whole kingdom and Castle Town and Hyrule Castle are both located there. Gerudo Desert and Snowpeak are pare of the East side.

Spirit Tracks

Main article: New Hyrule

The Hyrule in Spirit Tracks, found in the form of New Hyrule, is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the Forest Realm (Southwest), the Snow Realm (Northwest), the Ocean Realm (Southeast), the Fire Realm (Northeast), and the Sand Realm between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The Tower of Spirits is located right in the center of all five areas.

Races

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