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The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. This official chronology was revealed in detail in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'', published in December of 2011. Before that, it had been kept a deeply held secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} even to most of the developers.{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}} This was done to prevent the developers from falling into the trap of focusing on the storyline instead of the gameplay{{Ref|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Game Informer]], October 2011}} and to allow for more creative flexibility for future releases.{{Unsourced}} Before ''Hyrule Historia'' was published, the timeline was a major topic of debate among ''Zelda'' fans, owing to vague, open-ended, or absent connections between games, as well as many apparent contradictions. | The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. This official chronology was revealed in detail in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'', published in December of 2011. Before that, it had been kept a deeply held secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} even to most of the developers.{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}} This was done to prevent the developers from falling into the trap of focusing on the storyline instead of the gameplay{{Ref|[[Interview:Game Informer October 2011|Game Informer]], October 2011}} and to allow for more creative flexibility for future releases.{{Unsourced}} Before ''Hyrule Historia'' was published, the timeline was a major topic of debate among ''Zelda'' fans, owing to vague, open-ended, or absent connections between games, as well as many apparent contradictions. | ||
The timeline was subsequently revised slightly in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia|Encyclopedia]]'', moving ''Link's Awakening'' to before the Oracle games and establishing that the latter feature a new incarnation of Link. | |||
[[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official timeline published in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'']] | [[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official timeline published in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'']] | ||
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After gaining the [[Moon Pearl]], Link could explore the treacherous Dark World in his Hylian form, and with the power of the [[Magic Mirror]], he could effectively travel to and from the dark and light world. Link must revive the Maidens, who are trapped within specific palaces across the Dark World. After doing so, it is revealed that Ganon is behind all of the events and he was simply using Agahnim. Link then battled Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]] and after defeating the Demon King, the Dark World vanished and peace is restored to Hyrule. | After gaining the [[Moon Pearl]], Link could explore the treacherous Dark World in his Hylian form, and with the power of the [[Magic Mirror]], he could effectively travel to and from the dark and light world. Link must revive the Maidens, who are trapped within specific palaces across the Dark World. After doing so, it is revealed that Ganon is behind all of the events and he was simply using Agahnim. Link then battled Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]] and after defeating the Demon King, the Dark World vanished and peace is restored to Hyrule. | ||
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====A Mysterious Dream==== | |||
{{Main|Link's Awakening Story|Link's Awakening}} | |||
[[File:LA Official Artwork.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Marin finding Link on the shore of Koholint Island]] | |||
After the defeat of Ganon, Link departed Hyrule by boat, looking for a new adventure. Upon exploring the vast seas, Link and his boat got caught up in a storm. Link woke up from is conscious state on the shore of the mysterious Island of [[Koholint Island|Koholint]]. A local of the island's town, [[Mabe Village]], took the Hero to her home. She revealed her name as [[Marin]], who strikes a very similar resemblance to [[Malon]] and [[Princess Zelda]]. | |||
After Link recovered his sword, he wanted to leave the island, but the villagers convince the Hero that there is nothing beyond the sea. A mysterious [[Owl]] told Link that in order to depart the island he must awake the [[Wind Fish]], who lies dormant on top of the island in his [[Wind Fish's Egg|Egg]]. In order to wake the fish, he told Link that he must obtain the [[Eight Instruments of the Sirens]]. | |||
After finding all the instruments, Link made his way up the [[Tal Tal Mountain Range]] towards [[Mt. Tamaranch]] and the Wind Fish's Egg. The hero plays the [[Ballad of the Wind Fish]], which was taught to him by Marin. This caused the Egg to break and it opens up to a maze-like structure. Link then fought his way through the maze and encountered [[Shadow Nightmares]], who had kept the Wind Fish in a deep slumber in order to control the island. After Link defeated the final form of the Nightmare, the Wind Fish fully awakened and it is revealed that Koholint Island was a creation within his dreams. Koholint Island now disappeared and Link woke up in the ocean, setting sail to an unknown destination. | |||
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====Twinrova's Plan==== | ====Twinrova's Plan==== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons}} | ||
After the defeat of the Demon King Ganon, [[Twinrova]] plotted a scheme to revive the evil King. In order to revive him the twin sorceresses needed three flames: the Flames of [[Flame of Sorrow|Sorrow]], [[Flame of Destruction|Destruction]] and [[Flame of Despair|Despair]]. In order to obtain the flames, Twinrova sent [[Onox]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] and [[Veran]] to [[Labrynna]]. The young hero, Link | After the defeat of the Demon King Ganon, [[Twinrova]] plotted a scheme to revive the evil King. In order to revive him the twin sorceresses needed three flames: the Flames of [[Flame of Sorrow|Sorrow]], [[Flame of Destruction|Destruction]] and [[Flame of Despair|Despair]]. In order to obtain the flames, Twinrova sent [[Onox]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] and [[Veran]] to [[Labrynna]]. The young hero, Link, was guided to the location of the Triforce in Hyrule Castle. However, upon arrival he was transported to the foreign land of Holodrum. | ||
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====The Revival of Ganon==== | ====The Revival of Ganon==== | ||
Upon the defeat of both Onox and Veran, the Flame of Destruction and the Flame of Sorrow were lit. With one final flame remaining, Twinrova kidnapped Princess Zelda to prepare her for the sacrifice to revive the Demon King. However, Link, who now had both the power of Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, challenged the evil sorcerers. After their defeat, the surrogate mothers of Ganon sacrificed themselves. However, since the ritual wasn't fully complete, Ganon appeared, but was without intellect. The Hero defeated the mindless Demon King and saved Zelda while returning peace to both lands of Holodrum and Labrynna. | Upon the defeat of both Onox and Veran, the Flame of Destruction and the Flame of Sorrow were lit. With one final flame remaining, Twinrova kidnapped Princess Zelda to prepare her for the sacrifice to revive the Demon King. However, Link, who now had both the power of Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, challenged the evil sorcerers. After their defeat, the surrogate mothers of Ganon sacrificed themselves. However, since the ritual wasn't fully complete, Ganon appeared, but was without intellect. The Hero defeated the mindless Demon King and saved Zelda while returning peace to both lands of Holodrum and Labrynna. | ||
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===Shadow Era=== | ===Shadow Era=== | ||
{{Main|Shadow Era}} | {{Main|Shadow Era}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:Four-Swords-Adventures-Art.png|200px|thumb|right|Official Artwork from ''Four Swords Adventures'']] | ||
Centuries passed since the defeat of Ganondorf in the Era of Twilight and peace returned to the Kingdom of Hyrule. The relationship between Hyrule and the [[Gerudo]]s grew strong, but a new King was born among the race. This was the second coming of Ganondorf, a reincarnation of the previous evil king. Ganondorf sought out the sacred power known as the [[Trident]], which was hidden in the [[Pyramid|Ancient Pyramid]]. Once he obtained it, he proceeded to bring darkness to Hyrule by stealing the [[Dark Mirror]] from the [[Temple of Darkness]]. The Mirror bore an ancient power once wielded by a dark tribe: the power to reflect the evil of the person who used it. Ganondorf used the Mirror to create a dark version of Link, known as [[Shadow Link]], and plotted to release the seal on the powerful sorcerer Vaati. | Centuries passed since the defeat of Ganondorf in the Era of Twilight and peace returned to the Kingdom of Hyrule. The relationship between Hyrule and the [[Gerudo]]s grew strong, but a new King was born among the race. This was the second coming of Ganondorf, a reincarnation of the previous evil king. Ganondorf sought out the sacred power known as the [[Trident]], which was hidden in the [[Pyramid|Ancient Pyramid]]. Once he obtained it, he proceeded to bring darkness to Hyrule by stealing the [[Dark Mirror]] from the [[Temple of Darkness]]. The Mirror bore an ancient power once wielded by a dark tribe: the power to reflect the evil of the person who used it. Ganondorf used the Mirror to create a dark version of Link, known as [[Shadow Link]], and plotted to release the seal on the powerful sorcerer Vaati. | ||
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Tetra and the rest of the Pirates sailed the seas until they finally found a new land. In this new continent there stood a tall tower called the [[Tower of Spirits]], it is here where Tetra formed the [[New Hyrule|New Hyrule Kingdom]]. Across the land there were the [[Spirit Tracks]], which connected the realms throughout the land. | Tetra and the rest of the Pirates sailed the seas until they finally found a new land. In this new continent there stood a tall tower called the [[Tower of Spirits]], it is here where Tetra formed the [[New Hyrule|New Hyrule Kingdom]]. Across the land there were the [[Spirit Tracks]], which connected the realms throughout the land. | ||
A hundred years had passed since the establishment of New Hyrule and the railroad tracks across the land started to diminish. Princess Zelda decided to hire a young boy named Link, in order to investigate the Tower of Spirits. She gave Link the | A hundred years had passed since the establishment of New Hyrule and the railroad tracks across the land started to diminish. Princess Zelda decided to hire a young boy named Link, in order to investigate the Tower of Spirits. She gave Link the [[Recruit Uniform]], based on the [[outfit]] that the Hero of Winds once wore. On the way to the Tower of Spirits, Link found out [[Chancellor Cole]]'s true intentions, as he wanted to revive the Demon King, known as [[Malladus]]. The evil demon was sealed at the top of the Tower of Spirits and Cole ordered his assistant [[Byrne]] to take Princess Zelda to the Tower in order to release Malladus. However, the Princesses spirit stayed with Link and helped the young hero reach [[Anjean]], who gave the pair instructions on how to restore the Tower. Link travelled across the land of New Hyrule in the [[Spirit Train]], restoring the barriers within the temples. This allowed them to traverse to the top of the Tower where they encountered Malladus in the [[Dark Realm]]. Upon the death of the Demon King, Zelda's spirit was returned to her body and the [[Lokomo]] ascended into the heavens. | ||
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''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' was released in Japan in 1986, establishing the basis of ''Zelda'' lore. The [[Triforce of Power]] is one part of the magical artifact known as the [[Triforce]]. It is stolen by [[Ganon]], a recurring enemy in the series. | ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' was released in Japan in 1986, establishing the basis of ''Zelda'' lore. The [[Triforce of Power]] is one part of the magical artifact known as the [[Triforce]]. It is stolen by [[Ganon]], a recurring enemy in the series. | ||
Released the following year, in 1987, ''[[ | Released the following year, in 1987, ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' was a direct sequel to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It introduced the third piece of the [[Triforce]], the [[Triforce of Courage]]. | ||
In 1991, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' introduced the [[Golden Goddesses]] and the story of [[Creation]], which are themes that later games would expand on. In addition, the [[Master Sword]] first appeared in this game. | In 1991, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' introduced the [[Golden Goddesses]] and the story of [[Creation]], which are themes that later games would expand on. In addition, the [[Master Sword]] first appeared in this game. | ||
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===Twilight Princess: Expanding Both Timelines===<!-- might not be notable enough to have its own section. only thing it added was the interview supporting the split --> | ===Twilight Princess: Expanding Both Timelines===<!-- might not be notable enough to have its own section. only thing it added was the interview supporting the split --> | ||
===Skyward Sword and Hyrule Historia=== | ===Skyward Sword and Hyrule Historia=== | ||
==Breath of the Wild== | |||
While [[Breath of the Wild]] is still canon, it doesn't appear to have a definite placement on the timeline. It is meant to take place at the end of the three timelines that were split in [[The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time|Ocarina of Time]], converging into one. | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||