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The Triforce is a huge source of power, sometimes referred to as the golden source of power. It combines the three parts of power, courage, and wisdom to create an earthly power. The one who possesses it gets his or her wishes granted to them, with no matter about their intentions. The Triforce plays many roles in [[Hyrule]], even seen on the crest of the Royal Family, or the [[Royal Crest]]. Its dynamic power makes it inevitable. Although it may be seen as all-mighty and good, it might serve as a corrupted power after all. The Triforce is the reason for the wars, battles, and fights fought across Hyrule. This can be evidenced through the interactions of various [[Hylians]] and the tribes of Hyrule. Many of those that have wanted the Triforce are greedy and power-hungry, seeking much power. The sacred power of the Triforce was one of the reasons of major conflict, leading to an era of a chaos. Because the power of the golden Triforce was so great, many people attempted to claim ownership. After many years passing, another bloody, horrid battle called the [[Imprisoning War]] occurred. When word of the [[Sacred Realm]], the hidden location of the Triforce, broke out, civilians, being greedy and lustful, fought each other. Evil lords like [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] the Gerudo King entered the [[Sacred Realm]]. Almost all of the Knights of Hyrule were wiped out in the conflict. The [[Seven Sages]], however, sealed the entrance to the Sacred Realm under the orders of the King of Hyrule. The Imprisoning War continues in the events of ‘Ocarina of Time’, but in a series of different events. The events that the Triforce has caused has ultimately re-shaped Hylian culture, life, and beliefs. It also led to the rise of Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo Thieves. Although evil can wield the power, however, it it said that a Hero will always be there to battle him eventually.

After Link has completed the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]] and travelled through the [[Gate of Time]] into the distant past, he will have the chance to talk with [[Zelda]]. She will explain everything that has happened throughout the game. Also, she provides players with the answers to all of the unanswered questions about the Triforce. She starts by saying, ''"The old gods created a supreme power that gave anyone who possessed it the ability to shape reality and fulfill any desire. They called it the Triforce."''{{Ref|name=Quote 1|SS|6846|[[Zelda]]}} This quote tells players what the Great Deku Tree didn't; the Triforce was created by the goddesses. It wasn't left behind or created when they departed, it was created by them. Later on in her speech she says, ''"It's impossible to know the true reason why the old gods created the Triforce."''{{Ref|name=Quote 2|SS|6865|Zelda}} With this quote, players understood that it is very likely that the true reason behind why the Triforce was created will never be told. However, Zelda will later explain her own personal theory as to why the old gods created it. She states they, the gods, created it in a way so it could never be used by their own kind.{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} She believes doing this was their way of giving hope to the mortals of the land.{{Ref|name=Quote 2}} This line is the closest players have gotten to figuring out why the Triforce was created, and may be the closest they will ever come.

Although the game's story doesn't focus on the Triforce, there are cameos in the game with the Triforce appearing. The carvings on stones, Link's shield etc. Otherwise there is no direct importance.

===Oracle of Seasons and Ages===

The Triforce in this game isn't making much more than cameo appearances just like in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.

The Triforce doesn't appear in this game, but its symbols Courage, Power, and Wisdom are present in the three spirits. It also makes a cameo appearance in the [[Temple of the Ocean King]].   

The Triforce makes a non-canonical appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|Battle Quest]]'', one of the 12 attractions that make up ''Nintendo Land'', a release title for the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]. The Triforce is obtained at the end of every level, and can be reacquired as many times as Link succeeds in reaching and defeating the [[Boss]] of the level without losing all of their hearts. This is obviously not part of the Zelda canon, as players learned in ''Skyward Sword'' that only a select few - those with an unbreakable spirit - can wield its might.{{Ref|SS|6864|Zelda}} This "select few" obviously does not include Mii characters.

Also, it's worth noting that in Nintendo Land's description of Ganon, it states that he is a wielder of the Triforce, obviously hinting at the sequences of ''Ocarina of Time'', when Ganondorf broke into the Sacred Realm and took the Triforce of Power.

File:Majora_triforce.jpg|Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

File:minish_triforce.jpg|Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''