autopatrol
2,148
edits
Want an adless experience? Log in or Create an account.
Adding pics, will come back to finish up the page
m (redirects) |
Justac00lguy (talk | contribs) (Adding pics, will come back to finish up the page) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. While it had previously been kept secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} left to fan speculation and theories, the official timeline was published along with a detailed history of the ''Zelda'' universe in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'' in December of 2011. | The '''Zelda Timeline''' is an ordering of the ''Zelda'' games as their events occur within the fictional universe. While it had previously been kept a secret,{{Ref|[[Interview:Electronic Gaming Monthly June 2005|Electronic Gaming Monthly]], June 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Official Nintendo Magazine July 21st 2010|Official Nintendo Magazine]], July 21, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:Camp Hyrule August 15th 2005|Camp Hyrule]], August 15, 2005}}{{Ref|[[Interview:GameTrailers October 28th 2011|GameTrailers]], October 28, 2011}} left to fan speculation and theories, the official timeline was published along with a detailed history of the ''Zelda'' universe in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'' in December of 2011. | ||
[[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official Zelda timeline as seen in [[Hyrule Historia]]]] | [[File:HH-Timeline.png|350px|thumb|The official Zelda timeline as seen in [[Hyrule Historia]]]] | ||
| Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
==The Legend of the Goddesses and the Hero== | ==The Legend of the Goddesses and the Hero== | ||
===Creation=== | ===Creation=== | ||
{{Main|Creation}} | {{Main|Creation}} | ||
Hyrule was created out of chaos by the three [[Golden Goddesses]]. [[Din]], the Goddess of Power, created the land; [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]], the Goddess of Wisdom, imbued a spirit of law; and [[Farore]], the Goddess of Courage, created the life forms to live on the land and uphold the law. They then left their creation, leaving the [[Triforce]] | [[File:The-Creation-of-Hyrule.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Goddesses creating the land of Hyrule]] | ||
Hyrule was created out of chaos by the three [[Golden Goddesses]]. [[Din]], the Goddess of Power, created the land; [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]], the Goddess of Wisdom, imbued a spirit of law; and [[Farore]], the Goddess of Courage, created the life forms to live on the land and uphold the law. They then left their creation, however upon leaving they left a sacred power known as the [[Triforce]], this was a symbol of their immense power and it lay dormant in the [[Sacred Realm]], guarded by the goddess [[Hylia]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 70|The golden goddesses departed from the world they created and left the Triforce in care of the goddess Hylia.}} | |||
===Era of the Goddess Hylia=== | ===Era of the Goddess Hylia=== | ||
| Line 47: | Line 50: | ||
===Sky Era=== | ===Sky Era=== | ||
{{Main|Sky Era}} | {{Main|Sky Era}} | ||
[[File:Skyss.jpg|thumb|left|260px|View of the sky and Skyloft from Skyward Sword]] | |||
After the Ancient Battle, Hylia's people live in [[The Sky]] and are nearly forgotten about by the tribes remaining on the [[Surface]] over thousands of years.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Only a few individuals on the Surface knew of the existence of the goddess and Skyloft. After a few thousand years, their story was forgotten and became legend.}} The humans rebuild their strength and thrive on [[Skyloft]], a series of floating islands in the sky. [[Gaepora]] founds the [[Knight Academy]] to train [[Loftwing]]-riding knights.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Gaepora, the keeper of the legends that had been passed down through his family, built the Knight Academy. Gaepora brought kendo training and Loftwing riding together and established the order of the knights.}} | After the Ancient Battle, Hylia's people live in [[The Sky]] and are nearly forgotten about by the tribes remaining on the [[Surface]] over thousands of years.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Only a few individuals on the Surface knew of the existence of the goddess and Skyloft. After a few thousand years, their story was forgotten and became legend.}} The humans rebuild their strength and thrive on [[Skyloft]], a series of floating islands in the sky. [[Gaepora]] founds the [[Knight Academy]] to train [[Loftwing]]-riding knights.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Gaepora, the keeper of the legends that had been passed down through his family, built the Knight Academy. Gaepora brought kendo training and Loftwing riding together and established the order of the knights.}} | ||
| Line 55: | Line 59: | ||
===Era of Chaos=== | ===Era of Chaos=== | ||
{{Main|Era of Chaos}} | [[File:Door of Time.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The Spiritual Stones within the the Temple of Time]] {{Main|Era of Chaos}} | ||
After the events of Skyward Sword the surface world became known as Hyrule. The people who spent their lives up in the sky descended to the surface. The land of Hyrule knew peace for several years until word got out about the Triforce and the Sacred Realm. The now named Hylians lusted over this great power, thus turning the land into chaos. | After the events of Skyward Sword the surface world became known as Hyrule. The people who spent their lives up in the sky descended to the surface. The land of Hyrule knew peace for several years until word got out about the Triforce and the Sacred Realm. The now named Hylians lusted over this great power, thus turning the land into chaos. | ||
| Line 72: | Line 76: | ||
====The Hero of The Minish==== | ====The Hero of The Minish==== | ||
{{Main|The Minish Cap Story|The Minish Cap}} | {{Main|The Minish Cap Story|The Minish Cap}} | ||
[[File:Minish Cap Link.png|thumb|left|180px|Link from the Minish Cap]] | |||
In the celebration of the Picori and the ancient tale of the Hero, Link and Princess Zelda head to the festival. One person is allowed to touch the ancient Picori Blade, this person was [[Vaati]] and he intended to shatter the blade and harness the Light Force. Vaati proceeds to release the power and turns Princess Zelda to stone in the process. However the ancient power was nowhere to be found and due to the seal now broken, all the evil within the chest is released upon Hyrule. | In the celebration of the Picori and the ancient tale of the Hero, Link and Princess Zelda head to the festival. One person is allowed to touch the ancient Picori Blade, this person was [[Vaati]] and he intended to shatter the blade and harness the Light Force. Vaati proceeds to release the power and turns Princess Zelda to stone in the process. However the ancient power was nowhere to be found and due to the seal now broken, all the evil within the chest is released upon Hyrule. | ||
Link is tasked with reforging the Picori Blade | Link is tasked with reforging the Picori Blade, to do this he must find four unique elements. With the assistance of the Picori and his companion [[Ezlo]] he is able to find the four elements across the land of Hyrule. With the four elements acquired, Link is able to reforge the blade, thus it becomes the [[Four Sword]]. Meanwhile Vaati found out about the source of the ancient power he seeked, the Light Force. Vaati broke into Hyrule Castle and intended to extract the power from the dormant Princess. Link now with the Four Sword, fights through the cursed [[Dark Hyrule Castle|Castle]] and battles with the evil sorcerer Vaati. Link defeats Vaati and is able to restore Princess Zelda to her original form and save Hyrule from the dark forces, thus returning peace to the land. | ||
[[File:Vaati-Wind-Mage.png|thumb|210px|Vaati the Wind Mage]] | |||
====The Return of Vaati==== | ====The Return of Vaati==== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords}} | ||
After a brief period of peace, the wind sorcerer Vaati returned to terrorize Hyrule. Vaati seeked to kidnap many people across Hyrule, mainly woman, who he then imprisoned inside his new home, the [[Palace | After a brief period of peace, the wind sorcerer Vaati returned to terrorize Hyrule. Vaati seeked to kidnap many people across Hyrule, mainly woman, who he then imprisoned inside his new home, the [[Vaati's Palace|Palace of Winds]]. One day a hero wielded the great Four Sword, split into four hero's and sealed Vaati away. | ||
One day in Hyrule, Princess Zelda detects strange occurrences within the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], it is at this moment that Vaati breaks the seal and kidnaps Zelda. Link is tasked with proving his courage to the [[Great Fairy|Faires]] with the help of the Four Sword. After proving his courage, the Faires help Link travel to the Palace of Winds. With the legendary blade, Link is able to seal Vaati once again within the sword and save Zelda. | One day in Hyrule, Princess Zelda detects strange occurrences within the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], it is at this moment that Vaati breaks the seal and kidnaps Zelda. Link is tasked with proving his courage to the [[Great Fairy|Faires]] with the help of the Four Sword. After proving his courage, the Faires help Link travel to the Palace of Winds. With the legendary blade, Link is able to seal Vaati once again within the sword and save Zelda. | ||
| Line 88: | Line 93: | ||
====The Hero of Time==== | ====The Hero of Time==== | ||
{{Main|Ocarina of Time Story}} | {{Main|Ocarina of Time Story}} | ||
[[File:Ganondorf-Link.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Link battling Ganondorf from Ocarina of Time]] | |||
The child that the Deku Tree intended to look after was Link. Link had been experiencing strange dreams and it is at that moment that he is summoned by [[Navi]], to go and see the Great Deku Tree. After ridding the evil deep within him, he tells Link about [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] and the dark future that lays ahead. The Deku Tree also tasks Link with with taking the Emerald of the Kokiri to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle. After sneaking past the guards, Link arrives at the courtyard where the Princess asks the Hero to find the other two Spiritual Stones, the Goron Ruby and the Zoras Sapphire. After obtaining all of the stones Link encounters [[Impa]] and Zelda fleeing from Ganondorf, she then tosses the [[Ocarina of Time]] to Link. | The child that the Deku Tree intended to look after was Link. Link had been experiencing strange dreams and it is at that moment that he is summoned by [[Navi]], to go and see the Great Deku Tree. After ridding the evil deep within him, he tells Link about [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] and the dark future that lays ahead. The Deku Tree also tasks Link with with taking the Emerald of the Kokiri to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle. After sneaking past the guards, Link arrives at the courtyard where the Princess asks the Hero to find the other two Spiritual Stones, the Goron Ruby and the Zoras Sapphire. After obtaining all of the stones Link encounters [[Impa]] and Zelda fleeing from Ganondorf, she then tosses the [[Ocarina of Time]] to Link. | ||
| Line 98: | Line 104: | ||
===The Imprisoning War=== | ===The Imprisoning War=== | ||
[[File:Knights of Hyrule.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Artwork of the Imprisoning War from A Link to the Past]] | |||
After the Demon King Ganon was sealed within the Sacred Realm it gave peace to the land and Kingdom of Hyrule. However this peace was shortlived. Word agian spread about the Sacred Realm and many people lusted for the great power hidden within the realm. The people who entered the Sacred Realm, now the Dark World would never return. Due to the dark evil within the Dark World, they were transformed into monsters under the ruling of Ganon. As Ganons army grew they waged war upon Hyrule. | After the Demon King Ganon was sealed within the Sacred Realm it gave peace to the land and Kingdom of Hyrule. However this peace was shortlived. Word agian spread about the Sacred Realm and many people lusted for the great power hidden within the realm. The people who entered the Sacred Realm, now the Dark World would never return. Due to the dark evil within the Dark World, they were transformed into monsters under the ruling of Ganon. As Ganons army grew they waged war upon Hyrule. | ||
| Line 104: | Line 111: | ||
===Era of Light and Dark=== | ===Era of Light and Dark=== | ||
===Golden Era=== | ===Golden Era=== | ||
After the events of both the Oracle of Ages and Seasons, the Demon King Ganon had been defeated. Maintaining the order of Hyrule was the King of Hyrule himself. He used all pieces of the Triforce in unity to create an Era of Peace in Hyrule, known as ''The Golden Era''. | [[File:Triforce.png|right|200px]] After the events of both the Oracle of Ages and Seasons, the Demon King Ganon had been defeated. Maintaining the order of Hyrule was the King of Hyrule himself. He used all pieces of the Triforce in unity to create an Era of Peace in Hyrule, known as ''The Golden Era''. | ||
In the backstory to ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', it mentioned of this great King and how he intended to pass down the Triforce after his death. The King believed that after his death, the power of the Triforce would be misused. He intended to find a successor worthy of handling the Triforce but was unsuccessful. In order to prevent this, he split the Triforce into three parts and hid them across Hyrule. The King had two predecessors worthy of taking the throne of Hyrule, the Prince and Princess Zelda. However the King was wary of the Princes character so he only told Princess Zelda the secret of the Triforce. The Prince took on the role of the new King of Hyrule, however due to the Triforce being uncomplete he was unable to weild the true power. | In the backstory to ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', it mentioned of this great King and how he intended to pass down the Triforce after his death. The King believed that after his death, the power of the Triforce would be misused. He intended to find a successor worthy of handling the Triforce but was unsuccessful. In order to prevent this, he split the Triforce into three parts and hid them across Hyrule. The King had two predecessors worthy of taking the throne of Hyrule, the Prince and Princess Zelda. However the King was wary of the Princes character so he only told Princess Zelda the secret of the Triforce. The Prince took on the role of the new King of Hyrule, however due to the Triforce being uncomplete he was unable to weild the true power. | ||
| Line 120: | Line 127: | ||
These events create the split in the timeline and this section of the Timeline is to be known as the [[Adult Timeline]]. This Timeline continues with the following games: ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. | These events create the split in the timeline and this section of the Timeline is to be known as the [[Adult Timeline]]. This Timeline continues with the following games: ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. | ||
===Era without a Hero=== | ===Era without a Hero=== | ||
[[File:WW-Prologue.jpg|thumb|350px|left|The tale of the lost Hero in the prologue to the Wind waker]] | |||
The great tales of the Hero of Time were passed down through many ages and the legendary green garbs he wore. However for an unknown reason the seal that held Ganondorf weakened. This lead to Ganondorf ultimately breaking the seal and he intended to keep the promise he made to the Hero of Time before he was sealed. Hyrule once again was covered in darkness, the people of Hyrule prayed for the Hero of Time to show up once again, however he was no where to be seen. | The great tales of the Hero of Time were passed down through many ages and the legendary green garbs he wore. However for an unknown reason the seal that held Ganondorf weakened. This lead to Ganondorf ultimately breaking the seal and he intended to keep the promise he made to the Hero of Time before he was sealed. Hyrule once again was covered in darkness, the people of Hyrule prayed for the Hero of Time to show up once again, however he was no where to be seen. | ||