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==Details==
==Details==
As ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has expanded, so have the questions of how, where, and why the Triforce was created. The first information players got to answering these questions came from the [[Great Deku Tree]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. After [[Link]] kills [[Queen Gohma]], he will be warped back to the [[Great Deku Tree's Meadow]], where the Great Deku Tree will tell the story of how the land of [[Hyrule]] was created. He gave players the first few pieces of information that would soon guide players to answering the aforementioned questions when he said, ''"The three great goddesses, their labors completed, departed for the heavens. And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world."''{{Ref|OoT|891|[[Great Deku Tree]]}}{{Ref|OoT|892|Great Deku Tree}} This answered the first questions many players had, which was how the Triforce was created. According to him, the Triforce was created when the goddesses left the earth, at the exact spot they left the world for the heavens. However, he does not say for certain if the goddesses intentionally created it, or it was a strange item that was formed when they departed. He also briefly touches on where they were created, when he says, ''"And, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm."''<ref name="Quote 3">{{Cite|OoT|894|Great Deku Tree}}</ref> This hints that the Triforce was created in the [[Sacred Realm]], but does not 100% confirm it.
As ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has expanded, so have the questions of how, where, and why the Triforce was created. The first information players got to answering these questions came from the [[Great Deku Tree]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. After [[Link]] kills [[Queen Gohma]], he will be warped back to the [[Great Deku Tree's Meadow]], where the Great Deku Tree will tell the story of how the land of [[Hyrule]] was created. He gave players the first few pieces of information that would soon guide players to answering the aforementioned questions when he said, ''"The three great goddesses, their labors completed, departed for the heavens. And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world."''{{Ref|OoT|891|[[Great Deku Tree]]}}{{Ref|OoT|892|Great Deku Tree}} This answered the first questions many players had, which was how the Triforce was created. According to him, the Triforce was created when the goddesses left the earth, at the exact spot they left the world for the heavens. However, he does not say for certain if the goddesses intentionally created it, or it was a strange item that was formed when they departed. He also briefly touches on where they were created, when he says, ''"And, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm."''{{Ref|name=Quote 3|OoT|894|Great Deku Tree}} This hints that the Triforce was created in the [[Sacred Realm]], but does not 100% confirm it.


New details on the Triforce's creation were not revealed until 13 years after the release of ''Ocarina of Time''. The Triforce is mentioned multiple times in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and players are given new details on why it exists. Firstly, the Triforce is first mentioned in the cutscene that plays the first time the player puts the disc in. It tells players that the Triforce is a power without equal, and because of this the old gods gave it to [[Hylia]] to protect. This is more of a backstory on the Triforce, but still it details what the Triforce is capable of.
New details on the Triforce's creation were not revealed until 13 years after the release of ''Ocarina of Time''. The Triforce is mentioned multiple times in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and players are given new details on why it exists. Firstly, the Triforce is first mentioned in the cutscene that plays the first time the player puts the disc in. It tells players that the Triforce is a power without equal, and because of this the old gods gave it to [[Hylia]] to protect. This is more of a backstory on the Triforce, but still it details what the Triforce is capable of.


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 [[Princess Zelda|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">{{Cite|SS|6846|[[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]}}</ref> 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">{{Cite|SS|6865|Zelda}}</ref> 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.
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 [[Princess Zelda|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|[[Princess Zelda|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.


In summary, the question of how the Triforce was created was answered by Zelda in ''Skyward Sword''. According to her, the old gods created it and called it the Triforce.<ref name="Quote 1"/> The question of where the Triforce was created has been hinted at, but never told for sure. It is likely the Triforce was made in the Sacred Realm, as according to the Great Deku Tree that is where it rests.<ref name="Quote 3"/> Lastly, the question of why the Triforce was created has yet to be answered. The best players have got in terms of an answer is what Zelda says near the end of ''Skyward Sword''. She states that it is impossible to know why the old gods created the Triforce,<ref name="Quote 2"/> but continues to tell her theory, which involves the old gods using the Triforce to give hope to all the mortals of the land.<ref name="Quote 2"/> This is a hard blow for fans to take, as it likely means the real reason behind the creation of the Triforce will never be told.
In summary, the question of how the Triforce was created was answered by Zelda in ''Skyward Sword''. According to her, the old gods created it and called it the Triforce.<ref name="Quote 1"/> The question of where the Triforce was created has been hinted at, but never told for sure. It is likely the Triforce was made in the Sacred Realm, as according to the Great Deku Tree that is where it rests.<ref name="Quote 3"/> Lastly, the question of why the Triforce was created has yet to be answered. The best players have got in terms of an answer is what Zelda says near the end of ''Skyward Sword''. She states that it is impossible to know why the old gods created the Triforce,<ref name="Quote 2"/> but continues to tell her theory, which involves the old gods using the Triforce to give hope to all the mortals of the land.<ref name="Quote 2"/> This is a hard blow for fans to take, as it likely means the real reason behind the creation of the Triforce will never be told.

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"The power of the gods... The Triforce! He who touches it will have whatever he desires granted!"

Ganon

The Triforce is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series, as it is typically the item Ganon is trying to capture. The Triforce consists of three pieces. Each piece stands for a trait, namely, Courage, Wisdom, and Power. Each trait represents one of the three Golden Goddesses.

Details

As The Legend of Zelda series has expanded, so have the questions of how, where, and why the Triforce was created. The first information players got to answering these questions came from the Great Deku Tree in Ocarina of Time. After Link kills Queen Gohma, he will be warped back to the Great Deku Tree's Meadow, where the Great Deku Tree will tell the story of how the land of Hyrule was created. He gave players the first few pieces of information that would soon guide players to answering the aforementioned questions when he said, "The three great goddesses, their labors completed, departed for the heavens. And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddesses left the world."[1][2] This answered the first questions many players had, which was how the Triforce was created. According to him, the Triforce was created when the goddesses left the earth, at the exact spot they left the world for the heavens. However, he does not say for certain if the goddesses intentionally created it, or it was a strange item that was formed when they departed. He also briefly touches on where they were created, when he says, "And, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm."[3] This hints that the Triforce was created in the Sacred Realm, but does not 100% confirm it.

New details on the Triforce's creation were not revealed until 13 years after the release of Ocarina of Time. The Triforce is mentioned multiple times in Skyward Sword, and players are given new details on why it exists. Firstly, the Triforce is first mentioned in the cutscene that plays the first time the player puts the disc in. It tells players that the Triforce is a power without equal, and because of this the old gods gave it to Hylia to protect. This is more of a backstory on the Triforce, but still it details what the Triforce is capable of.

After Link has completed the 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."[4] 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."[5] 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.[1] She believes doing this was their way of giving hope to the mortals of the land.[1] 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.

In summary, the question of how the Triforce was created was answered by Zelda in Skyward Sword. According to her, the old gods created it and called it the Triforce.[2] The question of where the Triforce was created has been hinted at, but never told for sure. It is likely the Triforce was made in the Sacred Realm, as according to the Great Deku Tree that is where it rests.[3] Lastly, the question of why the Triforce was created has yet to be answered. The best players have got in terms of an answer is what Zelda says near the end of Skyward Sword. She states that it is impossible to know why the old gods created the Triforce,[1] but continues to tell her theory, which involves the old gods using the Triforce to give hope to all the mortals of the land.[1] This is a hard blow for fans to take, as it likely means the real reason behind the creation of the Triforce will never be told.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

The Triforce of Power and Triforce of Wisdom, held up by Link and Princess Zelda

The Triforce in The Legend of Zelda only has two pieces, the Triforce of Wisdom and Triforce of Power. They are described as "Magical Golden Triangles" that grant their holders great power. Before the events of the game, Ganon stole the Triforce of Power and captured Princess Zelda, who split the Triforce of Wisdom into eight Triforce Shards and hid them in dungeons across Hyrule. Link goes to all eight dungeons to recover the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom. When this has been done, he must battle his way through Ganon's forces to defeat him and recover the Triforce of Power, and rescue Princess Zelda.

The Adventure of Link

The Triforce as seen in The Adventure of Link

The Triforce of Courage is first introduced in the second game of the Zelda series. In order to keep the third part of the Triforce safe, the King of Hyrule placed it in the Great Palace, where it could only be obtained by one who could fight his way through six other palaces to break the magical seal left by the king. Guarded by a Triforce Keeper, the Triforce could only be recovered by a hero capable of defeating the soldiers and monsters set to guard the Great Palace and also their own inner demons. Link overcomes these obstacles to complete the Triforce, and uses the power of the united item to wake the sleeping Princess Zelda.

A Link to the Past

The Triforce as seen in A Link to the Past

The Triforce, also referred to as the "Golden Power", is for the first time spoken of as physical manifestation of the Goddesses' power. Bestowed upon Hyrule at the moment of their departure, it lies hidden in the fabled Golden Land until the evil thief Ganondorf broke the seal and entered the hidden land. Upon murdering his companions and claiming the Triforce for his own, Ganon used its power to turn the Golden Land into the Dark World. In the Dark World a person changes into something that reflects their nature; Link is changed into a pink rabbit. Ganon is later sealed inside the Dark World by the Seven Wise men, but he uses Agahnim as a portal between the worlds and causes problems, but Link saves the day eventually and gets granted the wish from the Triforce. He uses this opportunity to turn the dark world into the golden land.

Ocarina of Time

The Triforce as seen in Ocarina of Time

The child story arc focuses on the Spiritual Stones which are used as keys in order to enter the Sacred Realm where the Temple of Light is situated and holds the Triforce which the three Golden Godessess left behind when they created Hyrule. Link acquires all of the stones and plays the Song of Time and unintentionally lets Ganondorf inside the Sacred Realm allowing him to cause chaos and become the King of Evil. Link pulls out the Master Sword and travels through time, he awakens the six sages and with the help of their power he defeats Ganondorf and seals him away, keeping the Triforce safe.

Majora's Mask

Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in Majora's Mask

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 Ages & Seasons

The Triforce plays a similar part in both Oracle games. In the beginning of both games, Link has been called by the Triforce and goes to the place it is kept. The Triforce tells Link of problems in the lands of Labrynna and Holodrum, the lands in which Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are set, respectively. Link is then teleported to these lands by the Triforce.

The Wind Waker

The Triforce as seen in The Wind Waker

The Triforce is reassembled by Ganondorf at the top of his tower just before the final fight. However, before Ganondorf makes his wish, Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule appears and makes his wish before him. This sends Ganondorf into a relentless rage against Link and Princess Zelda.

The Fishmen humorously refer to the Triforce as "Triumph Forks."

The Minish Cap

Triforce design as seen on Link's shield in Minish Cap

The Triforce in this game isn't making much more than cameo appearances just like in Majora's Mask.

Twilight Princess

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The Triforce as seen in Twilight Princess

The Triforce is not talked about much in Twilight Princess, but it is showed plenty of times. The Triforce of Courage is seen on Link's hands a couple of times, as is The Triforce of Power, upon Ganondorf's. It is also on the ground in the ruins of the Temple of Time. The Triforce is shown in the story Lanayru tells Link before he enters the Lakebed Temple.

Skyward Sword

The Triforce as seen in Skyward Sword

Near the end of Skyward Sword, Link must collect the Triforce from inside Sky Keep to free Zelda from a thousand year sleep. Not many of the people from Skyloft know anything about the Triforce, it is a very unknown thing until the very end of the game.

Battle Quest

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.
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The Triforce makes a non-canonical appearance in Battle Quest, one of the 12 attractions that make up Nintendo Land, a release title for the Wii U. The Triforce is obtained at the end of every level, and can be reacquired as many times as the player 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.[6] 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.

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