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| image    = [[File:Link.png|400px]]
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| caption  = Artwork of Link from ''Breath of the Wild''
| caption  = Artwork of Link from ''Breath of the Wild''
| 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: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<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]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''
| 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: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<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]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| location = [[Hyrule]]<br/>[[Koholint Island]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Subrosia]]<br/>[[Great Sea]]<br/>[[World of the Ocean King]]<br/>[[New Hyrule]]<br/>[[Skyloft]]
| location = [[Hyrule]]<br/>[[Koholint Island]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Labrynna]]<br/>[[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Subrosia]]<br/>[[Great Sea]]<br/>[[World of the Ocean King]]<br/>[[New Hyrule]]<br/>[[Skyloft]]
| race    = [[Hylian]]
| race    = [[Hylian]]
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Link is canonically left-handed in all games except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and ''Breath of the Wild''. He is often depicted as the embodiment of nobility. He possesses the essence of the goddess [[Farore]], the [[Triforce of Courage]] in every game except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
Link is canonically left-handed in all games except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and ''Breath of the Wild''. He is often depicted as the embodiment of nobility. He possesses the essence of the goddess [[Farore]], the [[Triforce of Courage]] in every game except for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.


==Appearances==
==''The Legend of Zelda'' & ''The Adventure of Link''==
{{Main|Link (The Legend of Zelda)}}
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
[[File:LinkTheLegendofZelda.png|100px|left]]  
[[File:LinkTheLegendofZelda.png|100px|left]]  
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Impa]], Zelda's nursemaid, tells him that [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] has been captured by [[Ganon]] and that she had split the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] before her capture, he embarks on a quest to rescue Zelda and defeat Ganon. Throughout his quest, he has to collect [[Heart Container]]s and find new items to complete his quest. At the end, he puts together the Triforce of Wisdom, slays Ganon, collects the [[Triforce of Power]], and saves Zelda and [[Hyrule]].
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Impa]], Zelda's nursemaid, tells him that [[Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)|Princess Zelda]] has been captured by [[Ganon]] and that she had split the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] before her capture, he embarks on a quest to rescue Zelda and defeat Ganon. Throughout his quest, he has to collect [[Heart Container]]s and find new items to complete his quest. At the end, he puts together the Triforce of Wisdom, slays Ganon, collects the [[Triforce of Power]], and saves Zelda and [[Hyrule]].
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===''The Adventure of Link''===
===''The Adventure of Link''===
{{Main|Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link}}
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' and starts off his adventure in [[North Castle]], in front of the sleeping Zelda from the past. An older Princess Zelda would not tell her brother, the [[Prince of Hyrule|Prince]], the location of the Triforce. The Prince hired a [[Magician]] to interrogate her, but after being unsuccessful, he put Zelda into a deep sleep. The Magician died shortly after. Unable to wake her, the Prince put her in a tower. Impa, the Princess's nursemaid, informs an older Link that the only way to wake this Princess is to recover the [[Triforce of Courage]]. Ganon's followers are after Link because they believe mixing his blood with [[Ganon]]'s remains will resurrect him. Link is able to survive, recover the Triforce of Courage, defeat Dark Link, and awaken the Princess.
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' and starts off his adventure in [[North Castle]], in front of the sleeping Zelda from the past. An older Princess Zelda would not tell her brother, the [[Prince of Hyrule|Prince]], the location of the Triforce. The Prince hired a [[Magician]] to interrogate her, but after being unsuccessful, he put Zelda into a deep sleep. The Magician died shortly after. Unable to wake her, the Prince put her in a tower. Impa, the Princess's nursemaid, informs an older Link that the only way to wake this Princess is to recover the [[Triforce of Courage]]. Ganon's followers are after Link because they believe mixing his blood with [[Ganon]]'s remains will resurrect him. Link is able to survive, recover the Triforce of Courage, defeat Dark Link, and awaken the Princess.
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==''A Link to the Past'' & ''Link's Awakening''==
===''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 [[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.
[[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.
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Link gets caught out on the sea on his [[raft]] during a storm. He eventually washes up on the shores of [[Koholint Island]], where a girl named [[Marin]] finds him. She takes him back to [[Mabe Village]], where she lives with her father, [[Tarin]]. Link mistakes Marin as Princess Zelda.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', having been on a long voyage in search of enlightenment, Link gets caught out in stormy sea on his ship during his voyage homeward. He eventually washes up on the shores of [[Koholint Island]], where a girl named [[Marin]] finds him. She takes him back to [[Mabe Village]], where she lives with her father, [[Tarin]]. Link mistakes Marin as Princess Zelda.


After obtaining his [[Shield]] from Tarin, Link goes to [[Toronbo Shores]] to get his [[Sword]] back. An [[Owl]] then appears and tells him that he cannot leave the island until he wakes the [[Wind Fish]], and that he should go to the [[Mysterious Woods]]. When Link returns to the village, he finds that Tarin has already gone into the woods. He finds him transformed into a raccoon, and Link must use [[Magic Powder]] to return him to normal. After that, Link obtains the [[Tail Key]], which allows him to enter the first dungeon, [[Tail Cave]].
After obtaining his [[Shield]] from Tarin, Link goes to [[Toronbo Shores]] to get his [[Sword]] back. An [[Owl]] then appears and tells him that he cannot leave the island until he wakes the [[Wind Fish]], and that he should go to the [[Mysterious Forest]]. When Link returns to the village, he finds that Tarin has already gone into the woods. He finds him transformed into a raccoon, and Link must use [[Magic Powder]] to return him to normal. After that, Link obtains the [[Tail Key]], which allows him to enter the first dungeon, [[Tail Cave]].


Link must defeat the [[Nightmare]] of this dungeon and the other seven dungeons and collect the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]] if he wants to leave the island.
Link must defeat the [[Nightmare]] of this dungeon and the other seven dungeons and collect the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]] if he wants to leave the island.
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==''Ocarina of Time'' & ''Majora's Mask''==
{{main|Link (Ocarina of Time)}}
===''Ocarina of Time''===
===''Ocarina of Time''===
====Child====
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Raised as a [[Kokiri]] under the watch of the [[Great Deku Tree]], Link was a Hylian child orphaned by the [[Hyrulean Civil War]]. Known as the "Boy without a Fairy", he was given a fairy - [[Navi]] - only when the Deku Tree was dying from a [[Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)|Ganondorf]]-inflicted blight. The Deku Tree has Navi bring Link to him, but although Link manages to kill [[Queen Gohma]] and break the curse, the Deku Tree was terminal. With its dying breaths, it bequeaths Link the [[Spiritual Stone]] of the Forest, the [[Kokiri's Emerald]] and sends him to [[Hyrule Castle]] to meet with [[Zelda (Ocarina of Time)|Princess Zelda]]. As he leaves the forest, his best friend [[Saria]] gives him the [[Fairy Ocarina]] as a memento.
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 [[Queen Gohma|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.  
When Link reaches Hyrule Castle and talks with Zelda, they conspire to grab the other two Spiritual Stones before Ganondorf can. Link receives the [[Goron's Ruby]] from the "Big Boss of the [[Goron]]s", [[Darunia]] for reopening and clearing [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. He then travels to [[Zora's Domain]], where he obtains the [[Zora's Sapphire]] after rescuing Princess [[Ruto]] from the parasites that Ganondorf cursed the deity [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]] with. When he returns to [[Hyrule Castle Town]] with these, he finds Zelda fleeing from Ganondorf. After his first confrontation with the Gerudo king, he retrieves the [[Ocarina of Time]] from the moat where Zelda stashed it, along with a vision from the princess teaching him the [[Song of Time]]. Using the Spiritual Stones, Ocarina of Time and Song of Time, he opens the [[Door of Time]] in the [[Temple of Time]] and accesses the [[Master Sword]]'s chamber. When he pulls the sword out, however, he is frozen in the [[Light Temple]] by the Master Sword, as it did not recognize a child as young as him to be the Hero of Time.


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's 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's Sapphire]] after rescuing Princess [[Ruto]] from the parasites that Ganondorf cursed the deity [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]] with.  
Seven years later, he is released to find he is an adult. [[Rauru]] explains that Ganondorf managed to use the path to the [[Sacred Realm]] opened by Link himself to claim part of the Triforce, turn the Sacred Realm into a [[Dark World]] and conquer Hyrule. With the aid of the mysterious [[Sheik]], Link must go to the five temples and awaken the other [[sage]]s.


With all three Spiritual Stones in hand, Link travels back to [[Hyrule Castle Town]], only to have his haunting dreams come to pass. Princess Zelda and her aide [[Impa]] dash by on a white horse, but Zelda manages to throw the [[Ocarina of Time]] into the moat during her escape. Ganondorf appears right behind Link and asks which way they went. Link refuses to tell, drawing his sword and shield, to which Ganondorf simply blasts him with a ball of energy. Ganondorf then proclaims that he will soon rule the world and rides off. Link finds the Ocarina of Time in the moat, and upon finding it receives a vision from Zelda, teaching him the [[Song of Time]], the final key to opening the Door of Time. With the three stones and now the Ocarina of Time, Link is able to open the [[Door of Time]] in the [[Temple of Time]] and access the [[Master Sword]]'s chamber. When he pulls the sword out, however, he is frozen in time by the Master Sword, as it did not recognize a child as young as him to be the Hero of Time.
After awakening Saria, Darunia, Ruto, Impa and the Gerudo chieftain [[Nabooru]] as sages; he returns to the Temple of Time, where Sheik reveals themself to be Zelda, that she & Link have the other two Triforce pieces, and gives him the [[Light Arrow]] to strike Ganondorf down. The reunion lasts only minutes before Ganondorf captures the decloaked Zelda; Link is forced to go to [[Ganon's Castle]] to save her and to face Ganondorf, first in his Gerudo form, then in his beastly Ganon form after the castle collapses. With Ganondorf defeated and sealed away, Link is sent back to his own time to relive the childhood that he missed during his seven-year slumber. After being sent back, he found he was in a time before he had ever touched the Master Sword, and went to tell the young Princess Zelda what had gone wrong to avoid it happening again.
 
====Adult====
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After being frozen in time and allowed to age for seven years, Link has finally become old enough to hold the title Hero of Time. He is awakened by Rauru, the Sage of Light, in the Chamber of Sages, who explains that when Link opened the Door of Time, Ganondorf was able to enter the Sacred Realm and take the Triforce of Power, since his unbalance heart prevented him from claiming the full Triforce. During Link's seven-year slumber Ganondorf used his newfound power to take over Hyrule. Rauru tells Link that he must awaken the other five sages in order to defeat the King of Evil.
 
Link travels through Hyrule once more to awaken the Sages. He first travels to Kokiri Forest, now infested with monsters, to defeat the evil in the Forest Temple and awaken Saria as the Sage of Forest. He then travels to Death Mountain, where the Gorons have been trapped by the dragon Volvagia, to slay the dragon in the Fire Temple and awaken Darunia as the Sage of Fire. Afterwards, Link travels to Lake Hylia, which has been drained of water, to remove the curse on the Water Temple and awaken Ruto as the Sage of Water. He then must journey to Kakariko Village and defeat the evil spirit hiding in the Shadow Temple to waken Impa as the Sage of Shadow. His last stop is Gerudo Valley, where he must free Nabooru from the evil magic of Twinrova in the Spirit Temple and awaken Nabooru as the Sage of Spirit.
 
With the Sages awakened, Link returns to the Temple of Time to find Princess Zelda waiting for him. She explains that he holds the Triforce of Courage and gives him the Light Arrows before being captured by Ganondorf. Link enters Ganon's Castle to save her and to face Ganondorf, first in his Gerudo form, then in his beastly Ganon form after the castle collapses. With Ganondorf defeated and sealed away, Link is sent back to his own time to relive the childhood that he missed during his seven-year slumber. After being sent back, he found he was in a time before he had ever touched the Master Sword, and went to tell the young Princess Zelda what had gone wrong to avoid it happening again.


===''Majora's Mask''===
===''Majora's Mask''===
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and starts off looking for who is inferred to be [[Navi]] in the Lost Woods. A [[Skull Kid]] wearing a mysterious mask and his fairies [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]] scare Epona and Link is knocked off, unconscious. Skull Kid steals Epona and the Ocarina of Time from Link and rides into the woods. Link follows, and learns Epona has run off, but Skull Kid still has the Ocarina of Time. The Skull Kid turns Link into a [[Deku Link|Deku Scrub]] and leaves him and, accidentally, Tatl, behind. Deku Link and Tatl go on to follow them into a clock tower. They meet the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], who tells them that if they can get the Ocarina back in 3 days before he has to leave, he can turn Link back into a Hylian, as long as he gets the Skull Kid's mask he stole. Link learns the Skull Kid has caused mischief across the new world he has entered called [[Termina]], and that he is trying to get the Moon to crash into Clock Town and destroy the world at the end of Day 3. Link gets the Ocarina of Time back and uses the [[Song of Time]] to transport him and Tatl back to the beginning of Day 1. The Happy Mask Salesman turns Link back to a Hylian, leaving a mask behind that will allow him to turn back to the Deku Scrub whenever he wants. Link now must awaken the 4 Giants in the 4 compass directions to prevent the Moon from falling, and must repeat the same 3 days over and over until he can awaken them. After saving the Deku Princess and removing the poison from the [[Southern Swamp]], bringing [[Snowpeak]] to spring, saving the Zora eggs and clearing the fog from [[Great Bay]], and bringing peace to souls in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Link stops the Moon from crashing into Termina, but the mask the Skull Kid was wearing, called [[Majora's Mask]] and harnessing dark evil powers, takes over the Moon itself. Link lands on the moon through the portal left from Majora's Mask dark powers, and defeats Majora in his Mask, Wrath, and Incarnate forms. Link then leaves to return to Hyrule and continue his search for Navi.
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and starts off looking for who is inferred to be [[Navi]] in the Lost Woods. A [[Skull Kid]] wearing a mysterious mask and his fairies [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]] scare Epona and Link is knocked off, unconscious. Skull Kid steals Epona and the Ocarina of Time from Link and rides into the woods. Link follows, and learns Epona has run off, but Skull Kid still has the Ocarina of Time. The Skull Kid turns Link into a [[Deku Link|Deku Scrub]] and leaves him and, accidentally, Tatl, behind. Deku Link and Tatl go on to follow them into a clock tower. They meet the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], who tells them that if they can get the Ocarina back in 3 days before he has to leave, he can turn Link back into a Hylian, as long as he gets the Skull Kid's mask he stole. Link learns the Skull Kid has caused mischief across the new world he has entered called [[Termina]], and that he is trying to get the Moon to crash into Clock Town and destroy the world at the end of Day 3. Link gets the Ocarina of Time back and uses the [[Song of Time]] to transport him and Tatl back to the beginning of Day 1. The Happy Mask Salesman turns Link back to a Hylian, leaving a mask behind that will allow him to turn back to the Deku Scrub whenever he wants. Link now must awaken the 4 Giants in the 4 compass directions to prevent the Moon from falling, and must repeat the same 3 days over and over until he can awaken them. After saving the Deku Princess and removing the poison from the [[Southern Swamp]], bringing [[Snowpeak]] to spring, saving the Zora eggs and clearing the fog from [[Great Bay]], and bringing peace to souls in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Link stops the Moon from crashing into Termina, but the mask the Skull Kid was wearing, called [[Majora's Mask]] and harnessing dark evil powers, takes over the Moon itself. Link lands on the moon through the portal left from Majora's Mask dark powers, and defeats Majora in his Mask, Wrath, and Incarnate forms. Link then leaves to return to Hyrule and continue his search for Navi.


==Oracle Series==
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
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==''The Wind Waker'' & ''Phantom Hourglass''==
===''The Wind Waker''===
===''The Wind Waker''===
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and starts his adventure on [[Outset Island]]. He is the same age as Link was at the start of Ocarina of Time{{unsourced}}. Link's sister, [[Aryll]], is kidnapped by the [[Helmaroc King]] after it drops [[Tetra]] in the island's forest. Link rides along with Tetra and the pirates on their [[Pirate Ship]] until he is shot at the Helmaroc King's stronghold, [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Link is knocked away, but is saved by a talking boat called the [[King of Red Lions]], who offers to help Link save his sister. After getting the 3 Goddesses Pearls, Link goes underwater to a submerged Hyrule Castle. He pulls the Master Sword out, and goes back to confront the Helmaroc King. He defeats it and frees his sister, but learns the true evil is a man named Ganondorf, who was stopped by the Hero of Time in the past, but came back and caused the Great Flood that formed the [[Great Sea]]. The Master Sword, which was supposed to be able to defeat Ganondorf, has lost its power and Link is saved before he can be killed. Tetra is revealed to be Princess Zelda in disguise, and Link awakens the Earth and Wind Sages, who restore the Master Sword's power. Link recovers the broken-up Triforce of Courage and confronts Ganondorf again, this time with Zelda. Link and Zelda defeat Ganondorf, who is impaled through the forehead by the Master Sword and is turned to stone and dropped down to the bottom of the Great Sea. Link and Zelda, now back as Tetra, go in search of a new [[Hyrule]]. He has no true relation to the true "Hero" of Hyrule, yet the Wind Waker chose him.
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and starts his adventure on [[Outset Island]]. He is the same age as Link was at the start of Ocarina of Time{{unsourced}}. Link's sister, [[Aryll]], is kidnapped by the [[Helmaroc King]] after it drops [[Tetra]] in the island's forest. Link rides along with Tetra and the pirates on their [[Pirate Ship]] until he is shot at the Helmaroc King's stronghold, [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Link is knocked away, but is saved by a talking boat called the [[King of Red Lions]], who offers to help Link save his sister. After getting the 3 Goddesses Pearls, Link goes underwater to a submerged Hyrule Castle. He pulls the Master Sword out, and goes back to confront the Helmaroc King. He defeats it and frees his sister, but learns the true evil is a man named Ganondorf, who was stopped by the Hero of Time in the past, but came back and caused the Great Flood that formed the [[Great Sea]]. The Master Sword, which was supposed to be able to defeat Ganondorf, has lost its power and Link is saved before he can be killed. Tetra is revealed to be Princess Zelda in disguise, and Link awakens the Earth and Wind Sages, who restore the Master Sword's power. Link recovers the broken-up Triforce of Courage and confronts Ganondorf again, this time with Zelda. Link and Zelda defeat Ganondorf, who is impaled through the forehead by the Master Sword and is turned to stone and dropped down to the bottom of the Great Sea. Link and Zelda, now back as Tetra, go in search of a new [[Hyrule]]. He has no true relation to the true "Hero" of Hyrule, yet the Wind Waker chose him.
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===''Phantom Hourglass''===
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This is the same exact Link from ''The Wind Waker''. While Link, Tetra, and her gang of pirates journey through the ocean searching for new lands, a [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]] appears, taking Tetra. Link, determined to save Tetra, tries to rescue her, but he falls into the water.
 
Link is washed up on an island called [[Mercay Island]] where he meets [[Oshus]] and a fairy named [[Ciela]] who has lost her memory and becomes Link's partner for this game. To find the Ghost Ship and rescue Tetra, Link must travel the seas on a steamboat captained by [[Linebeck]]. Link must eventually confront [[Bellum]].
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===''Four Swords''===
==''Four Swords''==
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Link is a childhood friend of Princess Zelda and is brought with her to check the seal on the [[Four Sword]], which Zelda thinks may be weakening. [[Vaati]], the Wind Mage, breaks free from his imprisonment and kidnaps Zelda, intending to make her his bride. In order to save Zelda, Link draws the Four Sword and is split into four different colored copies of himself. He collects the keys from three different Great Fairies in order to go to Vaati's Palace of Winds and rescue Zelda. After a long fight with Vaati, Link seals him in the Four Sword once more, and returns with Zelda to the Sanctuary to return the blade to its resting place.
Link is a childhood friend of Princess Zelda and is brought with her to check the seal on the [[Four Sword]], which Zelda thinks may be weakening. [[Vaati]], the Wind Mage, breaks free from his imprisonment and kidnaps Zelda, intending to make her his bride. In order to save Zelda, Link draws the Four Sword and is split into four different colored copies of himself. He collects the keys from three different Great Fairies in order to go to Vaati's Palace of Winds and rescue Zelda. After a long fight with Vaati, Link seals him in the Four Sword once more, and returns with Zelda to the Sanctuary to return the blade to its resting place.
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===''Four Swords Adventures''===
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
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===''The Minish Cap''===
==''The Minish Cap''==
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link is the grandson of Smith and a childhood friend of Princess Zelda. One notable trait is that he starts his quest without a cap.  
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link is the grandson of Smith and a childhood friend of Princess Zelda. One notable trait is that he starts his quest without a cap.  
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It so happens that the cap Vaati was wearing was Ezlo's invention, a cap able to grant wishes. The cap is purified by Zelda and she uses it to purify the lands of Hyrule. Ezlo, who was cursed by Vaati, returned into what he really was... a Picori. This year was special, as the door between the Picori and the big world was opened. But the door would soon close, and Ezlo must hurry if he wants to return to his people. However, before he left he created a parting gift for Link, a green cap. After remarking that it looked good on Link, Ezlo left.
It so happens that the cap Vaati was wearing was Ezlo's invention, a cap able to grant wishes. The cap is purified by Zelda and she uses it to purify the lands of Hyrule. Ezlo, who was cursed by Vaati, returned into what he really was... a Picori. This year was special, as the door between the Picori and the big world was opened. But the door would soon close, and Ezlo must hurry if he wants to return to his people. However, before he left he created a parting gift for Link, a green cap. After remarking that it looked good on Link, Ezlo left.


===''Twilight Princess''===
==''Twilight Princess''==
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''Twilight Princess'', where he is a ripe seventeen-year-old boy.{{Ref|name=Quote1|''Twilight Princess Trading Cards''|Link is a 17-year-old wrangler from Ordon Woods, a quiet village in the far corner of Hyrule.|Card Description}} He works as a rancher, and lives in [[Ordon Woods]].{{Ref|name=Quote1}} He is dressed in a multi-colored shirt and pants, and sandals. He buys a [[slingshot]] and shows it off to the kids when a [[Monkey]] comes and [[Malo]], [[Talo]], and [[Beth]] run after the monkey. Talo keeps running after the monkey, while Malo and Beth get left behind. Link has to find Talo and the monkey. After he saves Talo and the monkey he returns to Ordon Village. The next day he prepares to go off for [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] to deliver a gift, but [[Ilia]] notices a cut on his horse, [[Epona]], and yells at him. Link must then go to [[Ordon Spring]] in order to retrieve his horse. After taking a secret passageway to get past the locked gate, Link reunites with Epona. But then the gate bursts open and a [[Bulblin]] knocks Link unconscious. [[King Bulblin|Their leader]] then kidnaps Ilia and [[Colin]] and blows his horn, causing a portal to open. Link then wakes up and notices the children gone. Frantically, he runs after them, only to run into a huge black wall preventing him from proceeding. A monster pulls him through the wall into [[Faron Province]], which is now covered in [[Twilight]]. This causes him to transform into a sacred [[Wolf Link|wolf]]. He meets up with [[Midna]] in the [[Twilight Realm]] who becomes his partner for this game. Link meets Zelda and eventually returns to the light. Throughout the game, Link has to return the [[Tears of Light]] to the [[Light Spirit]]s, and go through three dungeons to get three [[Fused Shadow]]s. As Link progresses through Hyrule, he learns more about [[Midna]], the [[Twili]], and [[Zant]] and how all of the three are associated with one another. After collecting the Fused Shadows, Midna meets a terrible fate and Link becomes cursed to permanently roam as a wolf. He helps Midna visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]], who entrusts him to save the [[Hyrule|Kingdom of Hyrule]] from the tyranny of Zant, and tells Link a way to transform back into a human. He acquires the [[Master Sword]], removing his curse, and travels to the [[Gerudo Desert]] to seek the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which he finds has been broken by Zant. He then has to repair the [[Mirror of Twilight]] that was broken into four pieces. Once he does so, he has access to the Palace of Twilight. He goes there to defeat [[Zant]] and save [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] from the Twilight. He eventually goes on to confront his old nemesis, [[Ganon]]dorf and defeats him, bringing peace to Hyrule. In the end credits, he is seen riding away on his horse, leaving the Faron Woods to an unknown location, also leaving the [[Master Sword]] back in its pedestal. His role in Twilight Princess ranges from many things, but he ultimately strives to help Midna in reclaiming her power and helping her people.  
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''Twilight Princess'', where he is a ripe seventeen-year-old boy.{{Ref|name=Quote1|''Twilight Princess Trading Cards''|Link is a 17-year-old wrangler from Ordon Woods, a quiet village in the far corner of Hyrule.|Card Description}} He works as a rancher, and lives in [[Ordon Woods]].{{Ref|name=Quote1}} He is dressed in a multi-colored shirt and pants, and sandals. He buys a [[slingshot]] and shows it off to the kids when a [[Monkey]] comes and [[Malo]], [[Talo]], and [[Beth]] run after the monkey. Talo keeps running after the monkey, while Malo and Beth get left behind. Link has to find Talo and the monkey. After he saves Talo and the monkey he returns to Ordon Village. The next day he prepares to go off for [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] to deliver a gift, but [[Ilia]] notices a cut on his horse, [[Epona]], and yells at him. Link must then go to [[Ordon Spring]] in order to retrieve his horse. After taking a secret passageway to get past the locked gate, Link reunites with Epona. But then the gate bursts open and a [[Bulblin]] knocks Link unconscious. [[King Bulblin|Their leader]] then kidnaps Ilia and [[Colin]] and blows his horn, causing a portal to open. Link then wakes up and notices the children gone. Frantically, he runs after them, only to run into a huge black wall preventing him from proceeding. A monster pulls him through the wall into [[Faron Province]], which is now covered in [[Twilight]]. This causes him to transform into a sacred [[Wolf Link|wolf]]. He meets up with [[Midna]] in the [[Twilight Realm]] who becomes his partner for this game. Link meets Zelda and eventually returns to the light. Throughout the game, Link has to return the [[Tears of Light]] to the [[Light Spirit]]s, and go through three dungeons to get three [[Fused Shadow]]s. As Link progresses through Hyrule, he learns more about [[Midna]], the [[Twili]], and [[Zant]] and how all of the three are associated with one another. After collecting the Fused Shadows, Midna meets a terrible fate and Link becomes cursed to permanently roam as a wolf. He helps Midna visit [[Zelda (Twilight Princess)|Princess Zelda]], who entrusts him to save the [[Hyrule|Kingdom of Hyrule]] from the tyranny of Zant, and tells Link a way to transform back into a human. He acquires the [[Master Sword]], removing his curse, and travels to the [[Gerudo Desert]] to seek the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which he finds has been broken by Zant. He then has to repair the [[Mirror of Twilight]] that was broken into four pieces. Once he does so, he has access to the Palace of Twilight. He goes there to defeat [[Zant]] and save [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] from the Twilight. He eventually goes on to confront his old nemesis, [[Ganon]]dorf and defeats him, bringing peace to Hyrule. In the end credits, he is seen riding away on his horse, leaving the Faron Woods to an unknown location, also leaving the [[Master Sword]] back in its pedestal. His role in Twilight Princess ranges from many things, but he ultimately strives to help Midna in reclaiming her power and helping her people.  
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===''Phantom Hourglass''===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
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This is the same exact Link from ''The Wind Waker''. While Link, Tetra, and her gang of pirates journey through the ocean searching for new lands, a [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]] appears, taking Tetra. Link, determined to save Tetra, tries to rescue her, but he falls into the water.
 
Link is washed up on an island called [[Mercay Island]] where he meets [[Oshus]] and a fairy named [[Ciela]] who has lost her memory and becomes Link's partner for this game. To find the Ghost Ship and rescue Tetra, Link must travel the seas on a steamboat captained by [[Linebeck]]. Link must eventually confront [[Bellum]].
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===''Spirit Tracks''===
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''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' takes place about a century from where ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' left off. In Spirit Tracks, Link is a young engineer who is on his way to Hyrule Castle to obtain the [[Engineer Certificate]] from Princess Zelda and become an official Royal Engineer. He lives in [[Aboda Village]] with [[Niko]], and is first seen half-asleep as Niko relates the story of the war between the Spirits and [[Malladus]]. [[Alfonzo]], Link's mentor, then appears and makes Link get ready to receive his certificate.
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' takes place about a century from where ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' left off. In Spirit Tracks, Link is a young engineer who is on his way to Hyrule Castle to obtain the [[Engineer Certificate]] from Princess Zelda and become an official Royal Engineer. He lives in [[Aboda Village]] with [[Niko]], and is first seen half-asleep as Niko relates the story of the war between the Spirits and [[Malladus]]. [[Alfonzo]], Link's mentor, then appears and makes Link get ready to receive his certificate.
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===''Skyward Sword''===
==''Skyward Sword''==
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Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''Skyward Sword'', starting off the game as a young, seventeen and a half years old{{Ref|Designer Kobayashi, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 8|The Link presented [in Skyward Sword] is a mere seventeen and a half years old.}} man living in [[Skyloft]]. Link is dressed in boots, green pants and a sweatshirt, not unlike the rest of the citizens of Skyloft. He is a very active young lad who goes skydiving and bird riding to impress Zelda and his other classmates. Each of the citizens of Skyloft has a large bird called [[Loftwing]] that they use for transportation, but Link has a rare red breed called a [[Crimson Loftwing]]. Link is very close friends with Zelda and they seem to care greatly for each other. Early on in his quest, Link successfully wins the [[Wing Ceremony]] conducted by [[Instructor Horwell]] and this allows him to win a place in the [[Knight Academy]]. It also gives him a place in the [[Ceremony of the Goddess]], where Zelda gives him a [[Sailcloth]] as part of the ritual.
Link is the hero and primary protagonist of ''Skyward Sword'', starting off the game as a young, seventeen and a half years old{{Ref|Designer Kobayashi, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 8|The Link presented [in Skyward Sword] is a mere seventeen and a half years old.}} man living in [[Skyloft]]. Link is dressed in boots, green pants and a sweatshirt, not unlike the rest of the citizens of Skyloft. He is a very active young lad who goes skydiving and bird riding to impress Zelda and his other classmates. Each of the citizens of Skyloft has a large bird called [[Loftwing]] that they use for transportation, but Link has a rare red breed called a [[Crimson Loftwing]]. Link is very close friends with Zelda and they seem to care greatly for each other. Early on in his quest, Link successfully wins the [[Wing Ceremony]] conducted by [[Instructor Horwell]] and this allows him to win a place in the [[Knight Academy]]. It also gives him a place in the [[Ceremony of the Goddess]], where Zelda gives him a [[Sailcloth]] as part of the ritual.
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Link travels down to the land below in search of Zelda. Throughout his quest, he uses a standard set of inventory items that he [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrades]] along the way as he battles through the [[overworld]] and dungeons, attempting to save Hyrule from the evil that lurks there. Part of his quest takes him to the [[Silent Realm]], where he must collect [[Sacred Tear]]s and avoid [[Guardian (Skyward Sword)|Guardian]]s without the aid of his sword or other items. He fights many foes along the way, but perhaps the [[Ghirahim|Demon Lord Ghirahim]] is one of the most powerful. Ghirahim is also in search of Zelda and has no problem bringing Link within an inch of his life. He wants to resurrect his master, Demise, his ultimate foe. His goal is to defeat Ghirahim and Demise, rescue Zelda, and save the lands of Skyloft and Hyrule. He ends up traveling all throughout Hyrule, learning more about the history of both Hyrule and Skyloft, and seeking to reforge the [[Goddess Sword]] into the famous [[Master Sword]] along his journey.
Link travels down to the land below in search of Zelda. Throughout his quest, he uses a standard set of inventory items that he [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrades]] along the way as he battles through the [[overworld]] and dungeons, attempting to save Hyrule from the evil that lurks there. Part of his quest takes him to the [[Silent Realm]], where he must collect [[Sacred Tear]]s and avoid [[Guardian (Skyward Sword)|Guardian]]s without the aid of his sword or other items. He fights many foes along the way, but perhaps the [[Ghirahim|Demon Lord Ghirahim]] is one of the most powerful. Ghirahim is also in search of Zelda and has no problem bringing Link within an inch of his life. He wants to resurrect his master, Demise, his ultimate foe. His goal is to defeat Ghirahim and Demise, rescue Zelda, and save the lands of Skyloft and Hyrule. He ends up traveling all throughout Hyrule, learning more about the history of both Hyrule and Skyloft, and seeking to reforge the [[Goddess Sword]] into the famous [[Master Sword]] along his journey.


==''A Link Between Worlds'' & ''Tri Force Heroes''==
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
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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 (A Link Between Worlds)|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 [[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}}  
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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.


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==''Breath of the Wild'', ''Age of Calamity'' & ''Tears of the Kingdom''==
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{{quote|Born into a family of knights and chosen by the [[Master Sword]], Link attracts the attention of others. Aware of how many people look up to him, Link understand that it is his responsibility to set a good example at all times. However, as a result, he has become unable to express himself openly, remaining silent and expressionless. He is honest, serious, and sometimes overly committed to his duties. After becoming [[Zelda]]'s appointed knight, he accompanies her everywhere as she prepares herself for [[Calamity Ganon]]'s return, even though she often asks him not to. Initially, she was wary of Link because he seemed inscrutable, but she came to trust him after he saved her from an attack by the [[Yiga Clan]]. <br>
{{quote|Born into a family of knights and chosen by the [[Master Sword]], Link attracts the attention of others. Aware of how many people look up to him, Link understand that it is his responsibility to set a good example at all times. However, as a result, he has become unable to express himself openly, remaining silent and expressionless. He is honest, serious, and sometimes overly committed to his duties. After becoming [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Zelda]]'s appointed knight, he accompanies her everywhere as she prepares herself for [[Calamity Ganon]]'s return, even though she often asks him not to. Initially, she was wary of Link because he seemed inscrutable, but she came to trust him after he saved her from an attack by the [[Yiga Clan]]. <br>
While the century-long Slumber of Restoration heals Link's wounds, it also robs him of his memories.<br>
While the century-long Slumber of Restoration heals Link's wounds, it also robs him of his memories.<br>
Link was pretty much emotionless as the chosen knight 100 years ago, but he awakes to a time where he is relatively unknown. Only a few people who were around then are still alive. Freed from the attention and expectations of the people and without any memory of the past, this era's Link is more expressive and lighthearted than the stoic knight he was before.|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]], page 65}}
Link was pretty much emotionless as the chosen knight 100 years ago, but he awakes to a time where he is relatively unknown. Only a few people who were around then are still alive. Freed from the attention and expectations of the people and without any memory of the past, this era's Link is more expressive and lighthearted than the stoic knight he was before.|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]], page 65}}
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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]]''.
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.
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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File:Link cropped - Tears of the Kingdom key art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' Link
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