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| image    = [[File:Link.png|400px]]
| image    = [[File:Link - TotK key art nobg.png|400px]]
| caption  = Artwork of Link from ''Breath of the Wild''
| caption  = Link key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| title  = The Hero<br/>Silent Knight
| 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]]''
| 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]]
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'''Link''' is the primary protagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. His most iconic and commonly worn [[outfit]] is a simple green tunic and cap, although there are some exceptions — many games include blue and red outfits which represent upgrades in some form; and the signature outfit of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' Link is the light blue [[Champion's Tunic]].
'''Link''' is the primary protagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. His most iconic and commonly worn [[outfit]] is a simple green tunic and cap, although there are some exceptions — many games include blue and red outfits which represent upgrades in some form; and the signature outfit of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' Link is the light blue [[Champion's Tunic]].


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 2D games, and all 3D games until ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. 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]]''.


==''The Legend of Zelda'' & ''The Adventure of Link''==
==''The Legend of Zelda'' & ''The Adventure of Link''==
{{Main|Link (The Legend of Zelda)}}
{{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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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.
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.


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 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.
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 [[Castle Town|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.


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.
Seven years later, he is released to find he is an adult. [[Rauru (Ocarina of Time)|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.


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.
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.
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==Oracle Series==
==Oracle Series==
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
===''Oracle of Seasons''===
[[File:Link_(OoS).png|120px|right]]  
[[File:Link_(OoS).png|120px|right]]
Link ventures to Hyrule Castle and visits the Triforce in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. While there, he is knocked unconscious and falls into the world of [[Holodrum]]. He is discovered by a dancer named [[Din (Oracle)|Din]] who cares for him until he awakens. He discovers Din with her troupe and talks to everyone, then Din asks him to dance. While dancing, the troupe is attacked by [[Onox]], General of Darkness, who reveals that Din is none other than the Oracle of Seasons and controls the seasons in Holodrum. He causes a tornado that sends the members of the troupe flying and attacks Link while he tries to protect Din. He tries saving her again and ends up blown away and knocked unconscious. Onox imprisons Din and sinks the [[Temple of Seasons]] into the land of [[Subrosia]], throwing the seasons into chaos. [[Impa]], the troupe's cook, wakes him up and explains that she is actually the nursemaid of Princess Zelda and Link is a hero with a special fate. She tells him to go see the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] in Horon Village in order to help save Din. A weakened Maku Tree explains that Link must go find the eight Essences of Nature in order to restore him to his former state. Eventually, Link has to find the Temple of Seasons in Subrosia and obtain the [[Rod of Seasons]] which he can use to control the seasons manually in order to save Din. However, he has to visit the spirits of each season to gain their powers. Once equipped with all four seasons and all eight Essences, the Maku Tree gives Link a [[Huge Maku Seed|Maku Seed]], which can be used to get rid of the darkness surrounding Onox's castle. Link fights Onox and defeats him, but it is revealed later that Onox and [[Veran]] were just pawns to [[Twinrova]], who is trying to revive [[Ganon]]. The defeat of Onox lights the Flame of Destruction, and Twinrova kidnaps Zelda to sacrifice her. Link ventures forth into the [[Room of Rites]] and fights Twinrova, defeating her. Twinrova then sacrifices herself and Ganon is revived as a mindless beast, and defeated by Link. Afterwards, he returns with Zelda and the game ends with him on a [[raft]] heading for an unknown location.
Link ventures to Hyrule Castle and visits the Triforce in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. While there, he is knocked unconscious and falls into the world of [[Holodrum]]. He is discovered by a dancer named [[Din (Oracle)|Din]] who cares for him until he awakens. He discovers Din with her troupe and talks to everyone, then Din asks him to dance. While dancing, the troupe is attacked by [[Onox]], General of Darkness, who reveals that Din is none other than the Oracle of Seasons and controls the seasons in Holodrum. He causes a tornado that sends the members of the troupe flying and attacks Link while he tries to protect Din. He tries saving her again and ends up blown away and knocked unconscious. Onox imprisons Din and sinks the [[Temple of Seasons]] into the land of [[Subrosia]], throwing the seasons into chaos. [[Impa]], the troupe's cook, wakes him up and explains that she is actually the nursemaid of Princess Zelda and Link is a hero with a special fate. She tells him to go see the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] in Horon Village in order to help save Din. A weakened Maku Tree explains that Link must go find the eight Essences of Nature in order to restore him to his former state. Eventually, Link has to find the Temple of Seasons in Subrosia and obtain the [[Rod of Seasons]] which he can use to control the seasons manually in order to save Din. However, he has to visit the spirits of each season to gain their powers. Once equipped with all four seasons and all eight Essences, the Maku Tree gives Link a [[Huge Maku Seed|Maku Seed]], which can be used to get rid of the darkness surrounding Onox's castle. Link fights Onox and defeats him, but it is revealed later that Onox and [[Veran]] were just pawns to [[Twinrova]], who is trying to revive [[Ganon]]. The defeat of Onox lights the Flame of Destruction, and Twinrova kidnaps Zelda to sacrifice her. Link ventures forth into the [[Room of Rites]] and fights Twinrova, defeating her. Twinrova then sacrifices herself and Ganon is revived as a mindless beast, and defeated by Link. Afterwards, he returns with Zelda and the game ends with him on a [[raft]] heading for an unknown location.


===''Oracle of Ages''===
===''Oracle of Ages''===
[[File:Link_(OoA).png|120px|left]]
[[File:Link_(OoA).png|120px|left]]
Link is the Legendary Hero and the primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. After being summoned by the power of the Triforce, he awakens within a mysterious forest. Shortly after, he saves a woman named Impa who is being attacked by a group of Octoroks. The two then journey to meet up with [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], the Oracle of Ages. It is revealed that Impa was, at the time, being controlled by the Dark Sorceress [[Veran]], who, after getting passed a block that only Link could move, possess Nayru and gains the power to travel through time. After traveling 400 years in the past, Veran's evil deeds start to alter the present, causing chaos throughout the land. It then becomes the goal of Link to stop Veran and save the land of [[Labrynna]].  
Link is the Legendary Hero and the primary protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. After being summoned by the power of the Triforce, he awakens within a mysterious forest. Shortly after, he saves a woman named Impa who is being attacked by a group of Octoroks. The two then journey to meet up with [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], the Oracle of Ages. It is revealed that Impa was, at the time, being controlled by the Dark Sorceress [[Veran]], who, after getting passed a block that only Link could move, possess Nayru and gains the power to travel through time. After traveling 400 years in the past, Veran's evil deeds start to alter the present, causing chaos throughout the land. It then becomes the goal of Link to stop Veran and save the land of [[Labrynna]].


Link will have to overcome obstacles in eight different dungeons, as well as meet a whole cast of characters in the past and present as he journeys through time to collect the eight Essences of Time. With the Essences in hand, Link can restore the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)|Maku Tree]]'s memory, gain the power needed to defeat Veran, and live up to his destiny as the Hero of the Essences.
Link will have to overcome obstacles in eight different dungeons, as well as meet a whole cast of characters in the past and present as he journeys through time to collect the eight Essences of Time. With the Essences in hand, Link can restore the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)|Maku Tree]]'s memory, gain the power needed to defeat Veran, and live up to his destiny as the Hero of the Essences.
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===''Phantom Hourglass''===
===''Phantom Hourglass''===
[[File:PH-Link-Artwork.png|160px|left]]
[[File:PH-Link-Artwork.png|160px|left]]
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.  
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]].
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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[[File:FSA-Links-Items-Artwork.png|120px|right]]
[[File:FSA-Links-Items-Artwork.png|120px|right]]


At the beginning of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link is friends with Princess Zelda. One night, Zelda is concerned that the seal keeping [[Vaati]] inside the [[Four Sword]] is failing. To combat this, Zelda and the six Shrine Maidens summon Link to [[Hyrule Castle]] to restore the seal. However, before they can reach the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], the maidens are captured and imprisoned by [[Shadow Link]].  
At the beginning of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link is friends with Princess Zelda. One night, Zelda is concerned that the seal keeping [[Vaati]] inside the [[Four Sword]] is failing. To combat this, Zelda and the six Shrine Maidens summon Link to [[Hyrule Castle]] to restore the seal. However, before they can reach the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], the maidens are captured and imprisoned by [[Shadow Link]].


Once Link reaches the Sanctuary, he pulls the Four Sword out from its pedestal, despite the fact that it will release Vaati from his prison. Doing so also splits Link versions of himself. Before they can run after Shadow Link, Vaati appears and sends them far across [[Hyrule]].  
Once Link reaches the Sanctuary, he pulls the Four Sword out from its pedestal, despite the fact that it will release Vaati from his prison. Doing so also splits Link versions of himself. Before they can run after Shadow Link, Vaati appears and sends them far across [[Hyrule]].


After listening to the words of [[Kaepora Gaebora]], the Links travel across Hyrule and use their combined abilities to save the Maidens and collect the Four Royal Jewels, revealing the [[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]. Upon climbing to the top of the Tower the Links reach the [[Realm of the Heavens (Level)|Realm of the Heavens]] where they defeat Shadow Link and reclaim the [[Dark Mirror]] from which they were created. After another battle with Vaati, the Links defeat the Wind Mage for good.  
After listening to the words of [[Kaepora Gaebora]], the Links travel across Hyrule and use their combined abilities to save the Maidens and collect the Four Royal Jewels, revealing the [[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]. Upon climbing to the top of the Tower the Links reach the [[Realm of the Heavens (Level)|Realm of the Heavens]] where they defeat Shadow Link and reclaim the [[Dark Mirror]] from which they were created. After another battle with Vaati, the Links defeat the Wind Mage for good.


Before the Links can escape with Princess Zelda, the Tower of Winds collapses and [[Ganon]] attacks the group. The Links manage to defeat Ganon, and the Maidens seal him within in the Four Sword. The sword is then returned to the Sanctuary, and Link is returned to normal.  
Before the Links can escape with Princess Zelda, the Tower of Winds collapses and [[Ganon]] attacks the group. The Links manage to defeat Ganon, and the Maidens seal him within in the Four Sword. The sword is then returned to the Sanctuary, and Link is returned to normal.


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==''The Minish Cap''==
==''The Minish Cap''==
[[File:Minish_Cap_Link_2.png|100px|left]]
[[File:Minish_Cap_Link_2.png|100px|left]]
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.


The Picori Festival has begun, and Zelda snuck out of the castle in order to go to the festival with Link. Grandfather Smith, the finest Smith in all of Hyrule, gives Link the task to give Smith's Sword to the winner of a Swordsman competition. At the Festival, after winning the first prize in a lottery, Zelda chooses a shield and gives it to Link. This soon comes to use when Link protects Zelda from a Business Scrub. However, at the award ceremony, the winner [[Vaati]] breaks open the ceremonial chest with the legendary Picori Blade stuck in it in search for the legendary Light Force. Angered when it turns out that the chest contained nothing but monsters, Vaati casts a spell on Zelda. Link tries to block it but is pushed away, and Zelda turns into stone. After a talk with the King of Hyrule, Link is given Smith's Sword and sets out to the Minish Wood. And thus Link's quest to save Zelda and defeat Vaati begins.
The Picori Festival has begun, and Zelda snuck out of the castle in order to go to the festival with Link. Grandfather Smith, the finest Smith in all of Hyrule, gives Link the task to give Smith's Sword to the winner of a Swordsman competition. At the Festival, after winning the first prize in a lottery, Zelda chooses a shield and gives it to Link. This soon comes to use when Link protects Zelda from a Business Scrub. However, at the award ceremony, the winner [[Vaati]] breaks open the ceremonial chest with the legendary Picori Blade stuck in it in search for the legendary Light Force. Angered when it turns out that the chest contained nothing but monsters, Vaati casts a spell on Zelda. Link tries to block it but is pushed away, and Zelda turns into stone. After a talk with the King of Hyrule, Link is given Smith's Sword and sets out to the Minish Wood. And thus Link's quest to save Zelda and defeat Vaati begins.


[[File:Minish_Cap_Link.png|180px|right]]
[[File:Minish_Cap_Link.png|180px|right]]
The Minish Wood is where the legendary [[Minish|Picori]] are said to reside. On the way, he encounters the strange talking cap [[Ezlo]]. After saving the cap from some Octoroks, Ezlo declares that the two can help each other and jump up on Link's head. And thus, with his trademark cap on his head (although a living one) Link's quest starts for real. With Ezlo's help, Link can switch from normal size to Picori size. The two venture out to reforge the broken Picori Blade and infuse it with the four elements. After this is done and the Four Sword has been created from the Picori Blade, Link enters the final dungeon, Dark Hyrule Castle. At last, he saves Princess Zelda. However, Vaati has absorbed a good deal of the legendary Light Force that was residing in none other than Zelda, and transforms into the Wind Mage Vaati. Link manages to seal Vaati away.  
The Minish Wood is where the legendary [[Minish|Picori]] are said to reside. On the way, he encounters the strange talking cap [[Ezlo]]. After saving the cap from some Octoroks, Ezlo declares that the two can help each other and jump up on Link's head. And thus, with his trademark cap on his head (although a living one) Link's quest starts for real. With Ezlo's help, Link can switch from normal size to Picori size. The two venture out to reforge the broken Picori Blade and infuse it with the four elements. After this is done and the Four Sword has been created from the Picori Blade, Link enters the final dungeon, Dark Hyrule Castle. At last, he saves Princess Zelda. However, Vaati has absorbed a good deal of the legendary Light Force that was residing in none other than Zelda, and transforms into the Wind Mage Vaati. Link manages to seal Vaati away.


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.
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==''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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Close to the beginning of Link's adventure, Link heads to the [[Sanctuary (A Link Between Worlds)|Sanctuary]] to deliver a sword to the [[Captain (Hyrule)|Captain]]. Here, Link meets the primary antagonist of the game, [[Yuga]], who proceeds to turn both the Captain and the Sage [[Seres]] into paintings.
Close to the beginning of Link's adventure, Link heads to the [[Sanctuary (A Link Between Worlds)|Sanctuary]] to deliver a sword to the [[Captain (Hyrule)|Captain]]. Here, Link meets the primary antagonist of the game, [[Yuga]], who proceeds to turn both the Captain and the Sage [[Seres]] into paintings.


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 [[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}}


Once Link obtains the Pendants, he heads to the [[Lost Woods]] to obtain the legendary Master Sword.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… You have done well, my young hero! You acquired the Pendant of Wisdom and the Pendant of Power. Now that you have all three Pendants of Virtue, you have proven yourself worthy of the Master Sword. You will find the blade deep within the Lost Woods! Go now. Claim what is rightfully yours!|Sahasrahla}}  With the Master Sword in hand, Link then uses it to destroy the barrier surrounding Hyrule Castle, allowing him to enter and find the cause of the panic.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… The sword you hold in your hand is the one and only Master Sword!
Once Link obtains the Pendants, he heads to the [[Lost Woods]] to obtain the legendary Master Sword.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… You have done well, my young hero! You acquired the Pendant of Wisdom and the Pendant of Power. Now that you have all three Pendants of Virtue, you have proven yourself worthy of the Master Sword. You will find the blade deep within the Lost Woods! Go now. Claim what is rightfully yours!|Sahasrahla}}  With the Master Sword in hand, Link then uses it to destroy the barrier surrounding Hyrule Castle, allowing him to enter and find the cause of the panic.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Hear me, Link… The sword you hold in your hand is the one and only Master Sword!
Now that you possess that blade, you can break the barrier at the castle.|Sahasrahla}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Aha! No doubt-that is the very blade of evil's bane. You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link.
Now that you possess that blade, you can break the barrier at the castle.|Sahasrahla}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Aha! No doubt-that is the very blade of evil's bane. You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link.
Now there's no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier!|Sahasrahla}} After navigating his way up the Castle, Link finds Yuga once more, who proceeds to turn Princess Zelda into a painting.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish only to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it's my best work ever!|Yuga}} Link then gives chase after Yuga to the top of the castle, where Link uses Ravio's Bracelet to follow Yuga into [[Lorule]].  
Now there's no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier!|Sahasrahla}} After navigating his way up the Castle, Link finds Yuga once more, who proceeds to turn Princess Zelda into a painting.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish only to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it's my best work ever!|Yuga}} Link then gives chase after Yuga to the top of the castle, where Link uses Ravio's Bracelet to follow Yuga into [[Lorule]].


Yuga then uses the paintings of all seven Sages to bring forth [[Ganon]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course… GANON!|Yuga}}, whose power Yuga absorbs to become Yuga Ganon. Before Yuga can kill Link, [[Hilda]], the princess of Lorule, steps in and traps the beast.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, Hero of Hyrule, I can hold the beast at bay for only so long. It should prove enough time to bid you a most sorrowful welcome to my kingdom. Welcome to Lorule. My name is Princess Hilda, and I have failed you in every way.|Hilda}} Hilda then transports Link out [[Lorule Castle]] before Yuga Ganon breaks free.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I cannot hold him back much longer. So… I must see you to safety. Ah, here we are… A moment more of safety, Link. Though Yuga is slipping his bonds, I will try to keep you safe from him as long as I can.|Hilda}}
Yuga then uses the paintings of all seven Sages to bring forth [[Ganon]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course… GANON!|Yuga}}, whose power Yuga absorbs to become Yuga Ganon. Before Yuga can kill Link, [[Hilda]], the princess of Lorule, steps in and traps the beast.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, Hero of Hyrule, I can hold the beast at bay for only so long. It should prove enough time to bid you a most sorrowful welcome to my kingdom. Welcome to Lorule. My name is Princess Hilda, and I have failed you in every way.|Hilda}} Hilda then transports Link out [[Lorule Castle]] before Yuga Ganon breaks free.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I cannot hold him back much longer. So… I must see you to safety. Ah, here we are… A moment more of safety, Link. Though Yuga is slipping his bonds, I will try to keep you safe from him as long as I can.|Hilda}}
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==''Breath of the Wild'', ''Age of Calamity'' & ''Tears of the Kingdom''==
==''Breath of the Wild'', ''Age of Calamity'' & ''Tears of the Kingdom''==
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===''Breath of the Wild''===
===''Breath of the Wild''===
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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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===''Age of Calamity''===
===''Age of Calamity''===
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{{quote|A skilled swordsman serving the royal family of Hyrule. Born to a line of imperial guards, he is renowned for his fighting skills and courage.|Link's ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#link Official Website description]}}
{{quote|A skilled swordsman serving the royal family of Hyrule. Born to a line of imperial guards, he is renowned for his fighting skills and courage.|Link's ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#link Official Website description]}}
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====Quests====
====Quests====
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===''Tears of the Kingdom''===
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When ''Tears of the Kingdom'' begins, Link and [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)#Tears of the Kingdom|Zelda]] are exploring the [[Beneath Hyrule Castle]] area after [[Gloom]] started appearing. The pair find the corpse of [[Ganon#Tears of the Kingdom|Ganondorf]], which comes to life and destroys the cavern. In the process, Ganondorf destroys Link's right arm and leaves the [[Master Sword]] unusable. Zelda falls into the crumbling ground and Link attempts to save her, but is unable to, and she disappears into a bright light. The mysterious hand that was holding Ganondorf in place saves Link and takes him to an unknown land.
Link awakens on the [[Great Sky Island]] with a functioning, but not normal, right arm. A voice guides him outside, after which he obtains the [[Purah Pad]] and reaches the [[Temple of Time (Tears of the Kingdom)|Temple of Time]]. Unable to open it, [[Rauru (Tears of the Kingdom)|Rauru]] instructs him to explore the shrines on the island and obtain their power. Through this, he obtains various abilities - [[Ultrahand]], [[Fuse]], and [[Ascend]]. This allows him to enter the Temple of Time, through which a vision of Zelda grants him a fourth ability - [[Recall]]. Link explores a fourth shrine, which gives him the health necessary to open the door to the back of the Temple. Here, he finds a bright ball of light, which he places the Master Sword into. The Sword disappears and travels back in time to Zelda. Zelda asks Link to find her in Hyrule, and Link makes his descent down to land.
In Hyrule, Link meets up with [[Purah]] at [[Lookout Landing]]. She finds Link's stories about all that has transpired to be wild, but advises him to meetup with the crew at [[Hyrule Castle#Tears of the Kingdom|Hyrule Castle]] for more information. While there, Link sees Zelda in the distance before she flies into the Sky and disappears. Purah advises that Link investigate the [[Regional Phenomena]] that have been occurring all across Hyrule to see if there is any connection.
At this point Link travels across Hyrule, helping to resolve the problems of the [[Rito]], [[Goron]]s, [[Zora]], and [[Gerudo]]. At each he defeats the monsters that the Demon King had sent, and at each he sees more images of Zelda, who repeatedly disappears in front of him. When the people of Lookout Landing see Zelda on the floating Hyrule Castle, he flies there and chases her down. When he finds her at the [[Sanctum]], Ganondorf appears and explains his ploy of a lookalike Zelda to distract Link while Ganondorf's power grows. Ganondorf attempts to kill Link by summoning [[Phantom Ganon]], who Link defeats. He then attacks Link with Gloom, though the [[Sage]]s prevent this from working.
Purah realizes that there was a sixth Sage in the description of the [[Imprisoning War]] who is unaccounted for. Link finds this Sage, [[Mineru]], in the [[Depths]], and constructs a body for her spirit to reside in. Mineru explains to Link a story of the Imprisoning War and her experiences with Zelda in the past. Zelda worked to restore the Master Sword to its normal, evil banishing state. Link now needs to find the Sword somewhere in Hyrule.
After traveling to meet the [[Great Deku Tree]] and resolving his Gloom affliction, the Tree tells Link that he can still sense the Sword's presence. He does not know, however, why the Sword is moving across Hyrule. Link finds the Sword impaled into the head of the [[Light Dragon]] and, after restoring enough of his own [[Stamina Wheel|Stamina]], retrieves it. He is given another vision of Zelda, who says that the Master Sword is key to defeating Ganondorf, and she invested her power into it.
Link then travels deep into the Depths to find Ganondorf, traveling down the same path he and Zelda originally explored. After he and the Sages fight off the Demon King's Army, Link bests him in one on one combat. The Demon King makes one final attempt to annihilate Hyrule, and consumes his [[Secret Stone]], turning him into the [[Demon Dragon]]. With the help of the [[Light Dragon]], Link destroys the Demon Dragon and Ganondorf.
After Ganondorf's defeat, Rauru and [[Sonia]] use their remaining power to change the Light Dragon into its original form - Princess Zelda. As Link and Zelda fall to the ground, he successfully saves her. Zelda awakens, and is happy to see that Link was able to obtain the Master Sword and defeat Ganondorf.
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===''Zelda'' (Game & Watch)===
===''Zelda'' (Game & Watch)===
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In [[Zelda (Game & Watch)|the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch LCD game]], Link is determined to destroy eight evil [[Dragon (LCD Games)|dragons]] who "refused to live in peace with man" and have kidnapped his "sweetheart", [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]].{{Ref|Zelda (Game & Watch) [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album{{=}}496 instruction manual]}}
In [[Zelda (Game & Watch)|the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch LCD game]], Link is determined to destroy eight evil [[Dragon (LCD Games)|dragons]] who "refused to live in peace with man" and have kidnapped his "sweetheart", [[Zelda (A Link to the Past)|Princess Zelda]].{{Ref|[[Zelda (Game & Watch)]] [[:File:ZG&W Manual 01-02.jpg|instruction manual]]}}
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In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link is part of the first 8 playable characters. His appearance is based on his adult form in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. For his neutral special Link uses a boomerang, and item an item normally not usable in his adult form. For his up special, Link performs a spin attack. Unlike the main [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], using the spin attack mid air will cause Link to move upwards allowing him to get back onto the stage if he gets knocked off. For his down special, Link pulls out a bomb will explode after a few seconds. When Link performs a grab he will use his hookshot, allowing him to grab at a farther range than his opponents.
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===''Soulcalibur II''===
===''SoulCalibur II''===
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File:Link LA.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'' sprite
File:Link LA.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'' sprite
File:Child Link - OOT Turnaround front HH.png|Child Link ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' design
File:Child Link - OOT Turnaround front HH.png|Child Link ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' design
File:Adult Link - OOT Turnaround front HH.png|Adult Link ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' design
File:Adult Link - OOT Turnaround front HH.png|Adult Link ''Ocarina of Time'' design
File:Link-MM64-Model.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' Link model
File:Link-MM64-Model.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' model
File:Link-Harp.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' Link sprite
File:Link-Harp.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' sprite
File:Link & the King of Red Lions Figurine (TWW).png|Link & the [[King of Red Lions]] Figurine from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Link & the King of Red Lions Figurine (TWW).png|Link & the [[King of Red Lions]] figurine from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' Link sprite
File:Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' sprite
File:Link-PH.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' Link art
File:Link-PH.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' artwork
File:SS-Link-Bow.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' Link model
File:SS-Link-Bow.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' model
File:Link Horse - BOTW art.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' Link on horseback art
File:Link Horse - BOTW art.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' Link on horseback artwork
File:CoH Link Sprite.png|''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' Link sprite
WiiU TheLegendofZeldaBreathoftheWild E32016 char 01-1.png|Artwork of Link from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:La19-link-2.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' (Switch) Link
File:CoH Link Sprite.png|''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' sprite
File:Link cropped - Tears of the Kingdom key art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' Link
File:La19-link-2.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' (Switch) artwork
Link Crouching - TotK key art nobg.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' artwork
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