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« on: May 21, 2003, 03:20:22 PM »
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 09, 2003, 12:22:55 PM »
hmm, very interesting. Nice work!
But real or unreal, they are all three (Oos, Ooa, LZ) still quests from the triforce.
Hmmm....
I liked Labrynna! I think it would be fun to go back, or even, travel to all three lands!
But real or unreal, they are all three (Oos, Ooa, LZ) still quests from the triforce.
Hmmm....
I liked Labrynna! I think it would be fun to go back, or even, travel to all three lands!
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 08, 2003, 01:25:44 PM »
well, at the end of the oracle series, link is shown riding away on a raft chasing the triforce, and you can actually hear the LA music.
that's proof enough for me.
besides, saying that the oracle games take place inbetween Lttp and LA doesn't ruin anything, it's still the same link and everything, the oracle games just explain the wierdness that is Link's Awakening
that's proof enough for me.
besides, saying that the oracle games take place inbetween Lttp and LA doesn't ruin anything, it's still the same link and everything, the oracle games just explain the wierdness that is Link's Awakening
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 07, 2003, 12:47:06 PM »
gamecubemaster
Well, in my timeline LA is still after Lttp, and they still feature the same Link.
And yes, I do believe the Gorons and Zoras died off but the memory of them will always remain in the Triforce, which is why they are in the Triforce Chronicles-Dreams.
Well, in my timeline LA is still after Lttp, and they still feature the same Link.
And yes, I do believe the Gorons and Zoras died off but the memory of them will always remain in the Triforce, which is why they are in the Triforce Chronicles-Dreams.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 06, 2003, 11:29:24 AM »
oops.
sorry.
double post
sorry.
double post
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 06, 2003, 11:27:33 AM »
oh, gamecube master!
I did not mean that the Zora and Goron people were not in the game, sorry, I guess I typed it wrong.
But because my theory states that the entire Triforce Chronicles are actually just a test and are not real, then that would explain why the Goron and Zora people are in the Oracle games and not mentioned anywhere later in the timeline.
Also, I have not been able to find any evidence disproving my theory of Link being brother and sister in Ocarina. Who would continue the bloodline of Link after Ocarina? He had to have had some relatives and with no mention of the Queen of Hyrule I assumed Link is indeed the original prince of Hyrule.
If the new GBA Zelda fits into the timeline, as you say it could, then parts of this theory could be invalid, but as of right now, I can't find any holes.
But all in all, the Zelda series is about the battle between good and evil. There could be hundreds of possible theories surrounding this.
Does anyone have any other theories? or something that could disprove mine? I'd really like to know, because this really is a lot of fun.
I did not mean that the Zora and Goron people were not in the game, sorry, I guess I typed it wrong.
But because my theory states that the entire Triforce Chronicles are actually just a test and are not real, then that would explain why the Goron and Zora people are in the Oracle games and not mentioned anywhere later in the timeline.
Also, I have not been able to find any evidence disproving my theory of Link being brother and sister in Ocarina. Who would continue the bloodline of Link after Ocarina? He had to have had some relatives and with no mention of the Queen of Hyrule I assumed Link is indeed the original prince of Hyrule.
If the new GBA Zelda fits into the timeline, as you say it could, then parts of this theory could be invalid, but as of right now, I can't find any holes.
But all in all, the Zelda series is about the battle between good and evil. There could be hundreds of possible theories surrounding this.
Does anyone have any other theories? or something that could disprove mine? I'd really like to know, because this really is a lot of fun.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 04, 2003, 08:17:03 PM »
well, there you have it.
that's my theory at least, but i really don't see a point.
i mean, nintendo has said on many occasions that some of the games do not link to eachother.
as a said before...
trying to connect the zelda series is very fun and all. Even though it may have happened the way i have it explained, i still imagine the legend of zelda as, well, legends. I imagined that the Links are not connected, some of whom may not even be named Link. they are legends passed down in hyrule--imagine little hylians telling stories around a fire, or a series of novels written by some historian. thats the legend of zelda.
so, really, all this timeline crap is really pointless, but really really fun.
that's my theory at least, but i really don't see a point.
i mean, nintendo has said on many occasions that some of the games do not link to eachother.
as a said before...
trying to connect the zelda series is very fun and all. Even though it may have happened the way i have it explained, i still imagine the legend of zelda as, well, legends. I imagined that the Links are not connected, some of whom may not even be named Link. they are legends passed down in hyrule--imagine little hylians telling stories around a fire, or a series of novels written by some historian. thats the legend of zelda.
so, really, all this timeline crap is really pointless, but really really fun.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 04, 2003, 07:49:59 PM »
Episode I
BLACK SCREEN
A drop falls down from the center of the screen. Followed by a second, a third, and a fourth. The camera finally pans down and we see a pile of black ash, surrounded in blood. Red smoke begins to rise from the ashes. Ganon is being resurrected by his thieves.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
WIDE SHOT
There is a piece of yellow paper flowing in the wind next to the edge of a forest.
ZOOM TO PAPER
It keeps floating, the camera follows. Finally it gets stuck onto the side of a tree. The camera zooms into the wording, which it illegible – ancient Hyulian looks nothing like English. As the camera picks up the wording, a voice is heard. The voice is saying what is written on the paper.
RAURU
“To the Finder. My name is Rauru. (Pronounced RA-ROO) I am an ancient sage and protector of the land of Hyrule. I am dying. There is an evil man who has destroyed what was once the land of Hyrule. But in order to understand this, one must know the history of events prior to this attack.”
FADE OUT
FADE IN
Rauru narrates while images and short clips of the creation fade in and out from the center
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddes of Power, Nayru, the goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of Courage.
Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law.
These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
There is a sacred realm connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever holds the Triforce will have their wishes become reality, but it will reflect the image of the holder’s soul, and if the person is impure then the Triforce will split into its’ three parts: Power, Wisdom and Courage. These three parts will transfuse with the most appropriate receiver.
FADE OUT
Rauru still narrates will pictures and video clips of this story fade in and out.
Years ago, a legendary hero embarked on a quest of enlightenment; he needed answers. He never returned, nor did the sacred Triforce. The land of Hyrule had prospered ever since the hero, Link, set out to sea; Evil was shattered, and there was no use for a hero any longer. Truth became legend, and legend became myth; the saga of Link was long forgotten -, as was the Triforce.
The former princess of Hyrule was forced to marry the prince of Calatia and her young daughter is also named Zelda. The King should have rightful ownership of the Triforce, and will stop at nothing to find the sacred relic. He suspects that Queen Zelda knows where the Triforce rests, and will not stop questioning her until the Triforce is in his possession.
There is another man who has held the Triforce previously. He is Ganondorf Dragmire; now known as simply Ganon. He was killed by Link many years ago, but his followers live on. If Link’s blood is poured over Ganon’s ashes—he will return.
A familiar voice asks the legendary hero to return to Hyrule; evil is coming once again and Link feels it…
FADE OUT
BLACK SCREEN
-Light blue text is seen at the bottom of the screen
* Music is heard softly in the background
“It’s been a long time.”
There is a pause, almost like the speaker is listening for an answer.
“Something is coming, I can sense it.”
“We need your help.”
FADE OUT
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
A figure is seen riding on a horse, the shot then zooms out to see another rider in the distance.
- A chase ensues. During the chase, the opening credits fade in and out on the screen, in various places. The credits will continue until Link finds the Master Sword.
* The music is loud now. Different shots of the riders are shown, they are getting closer to each other.
- The rider in front gains more speed and a distance between the two is clearly shown.
- The front rider seems to disappear, fading into the distance. It seems that the second rider fell back on purpose. He leaps off his horse and runs into the surrounding forest. As he runs toward the forest the front rider appears again, chasing Link to the forest wall.
LOST WOODS
- We see shots of the figure’s legs running through the woods, also shots of his body and head. You can hear him panting.
- The figure comes to the clearing, there is a strange light coming from somewhere. He walks through the clearing and comes to the end, he pushes some branches aside. We then see a shot of his eyes - they grow wider.
- Now there is a shot of his body, the figure removes his hood. It is Link, the legendary hero who has been chosen by the goddesses themselves. He is still gazing at something, we zoom out to reveal a sword in a pedestal on the other side of the screen. FREEZE FRAME
The Legend of Zelda : Knight of Hyrule
Part One -The Hero Returns-
Fade Title Out.
Rauru narrates a little during this part.
Rauru
“The great hero came back to his sword-- The Master Sword. This particular sword was created for one purpose – to destroy all that is evil. No ordinary person can weld this powerful blade. Only someone who follows in the bloodline of a Knight of Hyrule.”
AS LINK KNEELS AT THE HILT OF THE SWORD
“He never wanted to see this sword again, but he knows that the is the only one who can stop the coming evil.”
- Link finally reaches the sword’s resting place, and falls to his knees. He clutches the sword- his old friend. A single tear drips down the hero’s face. He is not a fighter anymore, he has seen too much. He has looked the greatest evil ever known in the eye, and defeated it. There is much he doesn’t understand, and even though he doesn’t want to fight, he knows he must.
- He stands up, grabs the sword with one hand, and pulls it out of the stone. He turns around quickly, and walks off. As he is walking out of the woods, we see a large owl up in a tree.
- Link walks toward out of the forest and toward Hyrule castle.
PAN UP
- The night sky is dotted with stars and no moon is in sight.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is seen a little more clearly now, It’s not certain how he got up the castle wall. His face is still dark, but an outline is seen. His green clothing is also seen.
- They are not speaking, but instead using their minds. It seems as though Zelda does not want the conversation heard.
The volume of the music begins to rise.
- Zelda and the cloaked figure are standing facing each other. Zelda is almost in tears at the sight of the figure, and she is clearly trying to hold herself back.
* Light blue text is seen where Zelda talks, and green text where the figure talks.
ZELDA
“Can you feel it?”
FIGURE
“…”
ZELDA
“The Triforce never came back.”
“Neither did you…”
- The figure looks down and notices a ring on Zelda’s hand; she is married now, which means she is the Queen of Hyrule. Rauru says that Zelda is married and Queen, during his narration earlier.
FIGURE
“…”
- Zelda notices a large gash on the figures arm.
ZELDA
“You’ve been attacked.”
FIGURE
“Thieves…”
ZELDA
“Do you think they are trying to resurrect…”
FIGURE
“Yes.”
* Music grows louder
CUT TO SKY
- Far in the distance, a star grows. It is now in the shape of a yellow triangle. There is a flash of white light.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY- NIGHT
- Link looks up toward the sky, notices the triangular star, and sticks his hand out from beneath the cloak. The mark of the Triforce is seen on his hand, it starts to glow.
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
- The other figure is seen walking through a clearing. His dark cloak flows in the wind.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Princess Zelda walks onto the balcony with the queen and Link. She has a puzzled look on her face as Link jumps over the rail. Just then, the King steps onto the balcony.
HYRULE FIELD
- Link comes walking away from Hyrule Castle.
- He looks towards the sky – three bright comets are flying through the air. A red comet, blue comet, and green comet, they are heading east. Link follows.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Queen Zelda and the king appear to be talking. Princess Zelda leaves for a moment. The camera zooms in on the king’s hand. He wears the same ring Zelda does.
THE KING
“Where is the Triforce Zelda?”
ZELDA
“I…I don’t know!”
THE KING
“I will find it, with or without your help.”
- The king stares at her for a moment, and then walks off.
SOMEWHERE IN HYRULE
- We see the back of the hood of the other figure and the sky. In the sky are the three comets, the figure takes down his hood, revealing the back of his head, he quickly turns facing east and rushes off.
HYRULE
- Link has warmed up to a sprint now, as he is running he looks up over his shoulder, the comets are there still coming down. Link plans to beat them to their destination, He knows exactly where they are going.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda gazes out of her balcony searching for signs of Link, a black figure with glowing eyes appears behind her. She feels his presence and slowly turns around.
THE GATE
- Link approaches a gate, the comets are not seen yet, but its certain that he is heading their direction. He opens the gate and disappears. The comets are now seen flying through the sky.
- A white light shines up vertically from the ground, as if something was leaving the realm of Hyrule.
TEMPLE
- The figure is now seen walking down a dark stone hallway, a gold light is shining at the end.
TEMPLE ENTERENCE
- Link is seen walking through a large opening.
- Now he is running through the same hallway that the other figure was just moments before.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera pans around the room, its is completely golden, except for the ground, which is dirt.
- The camera now pans up, the ceiling of the chamber is painted with white clouds and a golden sky.
- Link then remembers the ancient poem- which is read by Rauru.
“In a realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue,
There the Triforce’s might,
Makes mortal dreams come true.”
- The camera is now facing the altar where the Triforce would be standing.
- Link stares at it for a moment, then turns around.
- The camera now faces the altar again, as the figure leaps out from behind it, with its sword drawn.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is now facing Zelda, and begins to talk.
WIZARD
“Where is the Triforce?”
ZELDA
- Stares blankly at the wizard, refusing to talk.
WIZARD
“I will find this Triforce – with or without your help.”
- Zelda gasps, she realizes who the wizard is. The King had said the same thing to Zelda previously. We could get a shot of an outline of the Wizards face. But the wizard’s voice is different than the Kings.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera now faces Link, with the back of the figure’s head in the shot, Link stares in amazement at the appearance of his old nemesis.
- The figure takes off the cloak. We now get a good look at him. He is Ganondorf, King of the Enchanted Thieves.
- Link is still staring, he finally blinks, then squints. It is really Ganondorf. With that, Link clutches his sword, and attacks.
- The fight goes on for a few minutes. Link is clearly shown on the offense, with Ganondorf wildly blocking Link’s fierce attacks. The rooms begins to shake as the two fighters stop, a golden light suddenly appears and engulfs the screen.
- As the light fades down, both men are on the floor, as the Triforce stands on its altar, spining.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s eyes open wide.
- The triangle on her hand begins to glow. A strange blue light surrounds it.
WIZARD
“Tell me where it is!”
- He looks toward Zelda’s hand, and notices the glowing triangle. His eyes grow wide, then his brow hunches forward in disgust.
- He places his hand on Zelda’s forehead and disappears. His robe drops to the ground, he won’t be coming back…hopefully.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganon is standing right in front of the Triforce, he reaches for it. Just then, a sword comes across from the side and blocks his hands.
- Ganon turns, and draws his sword. They begin to fight again.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
This next falling scene is shot in slow motion, along with Ganon beating Link.
- As the queen is about to fall to the floor, text shows up on the bottom of the screen. It says ‘Link’
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Link and Ganon are still fighting, but right when the scene changes, Link looks over his shoulder, puzzled – Zelda is in trouble.
- Ganon sees this, and strikes Link down.
ZELDA/LINK
The screen cuts back and forth in slow motion. Zelda and Link fall at the exact same time.
CHAMBER
Link blacks out. Ganon heads to the Triforce. He grabs it.
End of Part One
Fade Out.
No Credits, but a simple - to be continued…
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A slow motion recap of Ganon grabbing the triforce fades in. It could even be in black and white; And maybe from a different camera angle from the first time.
As he grabs it…
- Another golden light appears, this time, bigger, and faster. We hear a scream, it sounds like it is coming from Ganondorf himself.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s hand begins to twitch her eyes open but they are entirely blue. The Triforce of Wisdom split into her body just as she was dying; it is keeping her alive.
CHAMBER
- As it disappears we see Link standing up, he then rushes towards the door. We see Link running through the hallway, followed by explosions and falling bricks. The temple is exploding.
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CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganondorf is seen hunched over in a pool of his own blood. The room is in shambles, it is blazing.
- The top triangle on his hand is glowing a bright red.
- He stumbles to his feet, his face covered in blood. What seem like horns have grown out of his head, he is turning into the monster that resides within his soul.
- He looks to where Link had been laying- he is already gone.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Zelda has her back turned to Link, and as she turns around, the look of horror on Link’s face is shown.
- As Link caresses her face, Zelda begins to speak telepathically.
ZELDA
“The wisdom within me has shown me the future of Hyrule. I know what I must do.”
She pauses.
“Wait for him Link…you must wait.”
Link’s face is puzzled.
- She raises her hands into the black sky as if reaching for the stars. A golden triangle appears from her hands, and it splits into 8 pieces. These pieces scatter to different corners of Hyrule. Link catches Zelda as she falls. She looks up at him her eyes are now normal. With her last moment, she wispers “I love you.” Her head then falls back with her eyes shut.
- A tear drips down the middle of her closed eye. It falls about an inch, and doesn’t move after that. It almost resembles the ancient symbol of the sheika.
- Zelda is seen on a stone bed, a single light beams down where she lays.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Link is sitting in the room where Zelda sleeps. It could be days, months after Link’s encounter with Ganon. There is a box sitting next to him inside the box are 6 crystals and a blank piece of parchment. It looks like he had been busy since his last encounter with Hyrule. He begins the write on the paper.
Link is seen writing on the paper.
The Credits of Part II are written on the paper fading. Soft music is heard in the background. Then…
- Words fade in and out on the screen : Rauru Narrates it.
You who'll control the Triforce in the future.
… I have decided to cast a spell on all of Hyrule.
… You are the beacan of hope for Hyrule.
- As the words fade in and out the picture cuts in and out to the Gerudo Thieves walking in a large clearing, then finally hiding behind some nearby trees.
- With that, the sticks the paper in the box takes it with one hand and his sword in the other.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Link gives the box to Princess Zelda, and jumps off the side. Zelda stands there gazing at the sky.
FADE OUT
CUT TO
There is a shot of the paper in the forest.
“For it is here, reader, that my record stops. Link never returned nor was I ever able to sense his presence again.”
The paper blows off…
CUT TO
OUTSIDE HYRULE CASTLE
- Link now sets out in search of the Great Palace. He is running.
BY THE SHORE
- You see Link walking towards the water; the Great Palace is on the largest island in Hyrule.
GREAT ISLAND
- The camera follows Link as he walks through some brush, he pushes away from leaves, revealing a large clearing. He starts walking toward it.
HYRULE CASTLE - DAY
- You see a figure on a horse riding towards the castle. It’s Ganon.
LARGE CLEARING
- Link walks towards the center of the plain, a desert man comes out, followed by another, then another, and another. The camera pans across Link’s face, there is no fear in his eyes, he already knows he’ll win this fight.
- Thief fight. During this fight, the camera cuts to Hyrule Castle periodically.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Zelda is standing on her balcony, she looks down and sees the man on the horse, and when she looks up, he’s standing right next to her.
- He picks her up over one shoulder. She drops the box, Ganon does not notice.
Cut to
- Ganon on horse with Zelda.
- The camera picks up a close up of Zelda.
ZELDA
“Link…”
LARGE CLEARING
- As Link walks toward the palace, he looks down at his sword. One side of the blade is covered in blood, his eyes water with fear. His brow lowers with anger, he looks at the sword one last time and throws it as far as the eye can see. He never did want to fight, this scene should show that.
GRAVEYARD
- The sword lands in a graveyard, in the northwestern part of Hyrule. It sticks into the ground at the foot of a grave. The name of the grave is covered with ivy, but some of the writing is shown. “Hero of Time”
GREAT PALACE
- You see Link walking in a large door, right after he walks in, it shuts with some weird green energy.
- Link is walking down a hallway lined with torches. He walks into a large room. As he walks through he looks at the wall, the red insignia of the phoenix is on the wall, and it begins to glow-- Thunderbird. He walks out of this room, the door shuts behind him again.
- The next room has two torches and a door; he walks in. There is a large mirror on the wall covered in dust; he wipes off the dust revealing his eyes.
- He turns away, but his reflection is still shown in the mirror. The reflection turns black, small red glowing eyes appear.
- He slowly walks out of this room into the room with the two torches and closes the door. Link stands in the center of the room, and gazes at his hand. The Triforce marking on his hand slowly fades away. There is a sadness in his eyes, he knows all he can do – is wait. He then sits down in the middle of the room to wait for the Knight of Hyrule.
As Link walks into the room and sits down, a voiceover of him speaks.
LINK
“I knew I was not destined to hold the Triforce of courage. I merely exist to show the real hero the way of the Triforce. I am no hero.”
SEA
- The Great Hylian Ocean is shown. A single seagull flies by. The yellow paper blows into the scene and into the water.
FADE TO BLACK
CREDITS ROLL
Whew. ok. now, onto the conclusion...
As you probably may have guessed, this is where the original 8-bit Legend of Zelda begins.
Link IV finds all the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, and defeats Ganon for the final time.
The Legend of Zelda II: Adventure of Link (yeh, the rest of it.)
Impa tells Link of the sleeping princess and all that jazz. Link is given the box with the note and the crystals; he sets out on his (final?) quest.
Link conquers all the palaces around Hyrule and finally makes his way to the Great Palace. There he meets Thunderbird and the shadow of Link III. The old man in the Palace is the Link III. The Triforce however, was not actually located inside the Great Palace, but Link's true courage had to be tested.
the end?
BLACK SCREEN
A drop falls down from the center of the screen. Followed by a second, a third, and a fourth. The camera finally pans down and we see a pile of black ash, surrounded in blood. Red smoke begins to rise from the ashes. Ganon is being resurrected by his thieves.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
WIDE SHOT
There is a piece of yellow paper flowing in the wind next to the edge of a forest.
ZOOM TO PAPER
It keeps floating, the camera follows. Finally it gets stuck onto the side of a tree. The camera zooms into the wording, which it illegible – ancient Hyulian looks nothing like English. As the camera picks up the wording, a voice is heard. The voice is saying what is written on the paper.
RAURU
“To the Finder. My name is Rauru. (Pronounced RA-ROO) I am an ancient sage and protector of the land of Hyrule. I am dying. There is an evil man who has destroyed what was once the land of Hyrule. But in order to understand this, one must know the history of events prior to this attack.”
FADE OUT
FADE IN
Rauru narrates while images and short clips of the creation fade in and out from the center
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddes of Power, Nayru, the goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of Courage.
Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law.
These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
There is a sacred realm connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever holds the Triforce will have their wishes become reality, but it will reflect the image of the holder’s soul, and if the person is impure then the Triforce will split into its’ three parts: Power, Wisdom and Courage. These three parts will transfuse with the most appropriate receiver.
FADE OUT
Rauru still narrates will pictures and video clips of this story fade in and out.
Years ago, a legendary hero embarked on a quest of enlightenment; he needed answers. He never returned, nor did the sacred Triforce. The land of Hyrule had prospered ever since the hero, Link, set out to sea; Evil was shattered, and there was no use for a hero any longer. Truth became legend, and legend became myth; the saga of Link was long forgotten -, as was the Triforce.
The former princess of Hyrule was forced to marry the prince of Calatia and her young daughter is also named Zelda. The King should have rightful ownership of the Triforce, and will stop at nothing to find the sacred relic. He suspects that Queen Zelda knows where the Triforce rests, and will not stop questioning her until the Triforce is in his possession.
There is another man who has held the Triforce previously. He is Ganondorf Dragmire; now known as simply Ganon. He was killed by Link many years ago, but his followers live on. If Link’s blood is poured over Ganon’s ashes—he will return.
A familiar voice asks the legendary hero to return to Hyrule; evil is coming once again and Link feels it…
FADE OUT
BLACK SCREEN
-Light blue text is seen at the bottom of the screen
* Music is heard softly in the background
“It’s been a long time.”
There is a pause, almost like the speaker is listening for an answer.
“Something is coming, I can sense it.”
“We need your help.”
FADE OUT
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
A figure is seen riding on a horse, the shot then zooms out to see another rider in the distance.
- A chase ensues. During the chase, the opening credits fade in and out on the screen, in various places. The credits will continue until Link finds the Master Sword.
* The music is loud now. Different shots of the riders are shown, they are getting closer to each other.
- The rider in front gains more speed and a distance between the two is clearly shown.
- The front rider seems to disappear, fading into the distance. It seems that the second rider fell back on purpose. He leaps off his horse and runs into the surrounding forest. As he runs toward the forest the front rider appears again, chasing Link to the forest wall.
LOST WOODS
- We see shots of the figure’s legs running through the woods, also shots of his body and head. You can hear him panting.
- The figure comes to the clearing, there is a strange light coming from somewhere. He walks through the clearing and comes to the end, he pushes some branches aside. We then see a shot of his eyes - they grow wider.
- Now there is a shot of his body, the figure removes his hood. It is Link, the legendary hero who has been chosen by the goddesses themselves. He is still gazing at something, we zoom out to reveal a sword in a pedestal on the other side of the screen. FREEZE FRAME
The Legend of Zelda : Knight of Hyrule
Part One -The Hero Returns-
Fade Title Out.
Rauru narrates a little during this part.
Rauru
“The great hero came back to his sword-- The Master Sword. This particular sword was created for one purpose – to destroy all that is evil. No ordinary person can weld this powerful blade. Only someone who follows in the bloodline of a Knight of Hyrule.”
AS LINK KNEELS AT THE HILT OF THE SWORD
“He never wanted to see this sword again, but he knows that the is the only one who can stop the coming evil.”
- Link finally reaches the sword’s resting place, and falls to his knees. He clutches the sword- his old friend. A single tear drips down the hero’s face. He is not a fighter anymore, he has seen too much. He has looked the greatest evil ever known in the eye, and defeated it. There is much he doesn’t understand, and even though he doesn’t want to fight, he knows he must.
- He stands up, grabs the sword with one hand, and pulls it out of the stone. He turns around quickly, and walks off. As he is walking out of the woods, we see a large owl up in a tree.
- Link walks toward out of the forest and toward Hyrule castle.
PAN UP
- The night sky is dotted with stars and no moon is in sight.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is seen a little more clearly now, It’s not certain how he got up the castle wall. His face is still dark, but an outline is seen. His green clothing is also seen.
- They are not speaking, but instead using their minds. It seems as though Zelda does not want the conversation heard.
The volume of the music begins to rise.
- Zelda and the cloaked figure are standing facing each other. Zelda is almost in tears at the sight of the figure, and she is clearly trying to hold herself back.
* Light blue text is seen where Zelda talks, and green text where the figure talks.
ZELDA
“Can you feel it?”
FIGURE
“…”
ZELDA
“The Triforce never came back.”
“Neither did you…”
- The figure looks down and notices a ring on Zelda’s hand; she is married now, which means she is the Queen of Hyrule. Rauru says that Zelda is married and Queen, during his narration earlier.
FIGURE
“…”
- Zelda notices a large gash on the figures arm.
ZELDA
“You’ve been attacked.”
FIGURE
“Thieves…”
ZELDA
“Do you think they are trying to resurrect…”
FIGURE
“Yes.”
* Music grows louder
CUT TO SKY
- Far in the distance, a star grows. It is now in the shape of a yellow triangle. There is a flash of white light.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY- NIGHT
- Link looks up toward the sky, notices the triangular star, and sticks his hand out from beneath the cloak. The mark of the Triforce is seen on his hand, it starts to glow.
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
- The other figure is seen walking through a clearing. His dark cloak flows in the wind.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Princess Zelda walks onto the balcony with the queen and Link. She has a puzzled look on her face as Link jumps over the rail. Just then, the King steps onto the balcony.
HYRULE FIELD
- Link comes walking away from Hyrule Castle.
- He looks towards the sky – three bright comets are flying through the air. A red comet, blue comet, and green comet, they are heading east. Link follows.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Queen Zelda and the king appear to be talking. Princess Zelda leaves for a moment. The camera zooms in on the king’s hand. He wears the same ring Zelda does.
THE KING
“Where is the Triforce Zelda?”
ZELDA
“I…I don’t know!”
THE KING
“I will find it, with or without your help.”
- The king stares at her for a moment, and then walks off.
SOMEWHERE IN HYRULE
- We see the back of the hood of the other figure and the sky. In the sky are the three comets, the figure takes down his hood, revealing the back of his head, he quickly turns facing east and rushes off.
HYRULE
- Link has warmed up to a sprint now, as he is running he looks up over his shoulder, the comets are there still coming down. Link plans to beat them to their destination, He knows exactly where they are going.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda gazes out of her balcony searching for signs of Link, a black figure with glowing eyes appears behind her. She feels his presence and slowly turns around.
THE GATE
- Link approaches a gate, the comets are not seen yet, but its certain that he is heading their direction. He opens the gate and disappears. The comets are now seen flying through the sky.
- A white light shines up vertically from the ground, as if something was leaving the realm of Hyrule.
TEMPLE
- The figure is now seen walking down a dark stone hallway, a gold light is shining at the end.
TEMPLE ENTERENCE
- Link is seen walking through a large opening.
- Now he is running through the same hallway that the other figure was just moments before.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera pans around the room, its is completely golden, except for the ground, which is dirt.
- The camera now pans up, the ceiling of the chamber is painted with white clouds and a golden sky.
- Link then remembers the ancient poem- which is read by Rauru.
“In a realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue,
There the Triforce’s might,
Makes mortal dreams come true.”
- The camera is now facing the altar where the Triforce would be standing.
- Link stares at it for a moment, then turns around.
- The camera now faces the altar again, as the figure leaps out from behind it, with its sword drawn.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is now facing Zelda, and begins to talk.
WIZARD
“Where is the Triforce?”
ZELDA
- Stares blankly at the wizard, refusing to talk.
WIZARD
“I will find this Triforce – with or without your help.”
- Zelda gasps, she realizes who the wizard is. The King had said the same thing to Zelda previously. We could get a shot of an outline of the Wizards face. But the wizard’s voice is different than the Kings.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera now faces Link, with the back of the figure’s head in the shot, Link stares in amazement at the appearance of his old nemesis.
- The figure takes off the cloak. We now get a good look at him. He is Ganondorf, King of the Enchanted Thieves.
- Link is still staring, he finally blinks, then squints. It is really Ganondorf. With that, Link clutches his sword, and attacks.
- The fight goes on for a few minutes. Link is clearly shown on the offense, with Ganondorf wildly blocking Link’s fierce attacks. The rooms begins to shake as the two fighters stop, a golden light suddenly appears and engulfs the screen.
- As the light fades down, both men are on the floor, as the Triforce stands on its altar, spining.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s eyes open wide.
- The triangle on her hand begins to glow. A strange blue light surrounds it.
WIZARD
“Tell me where it is!”
- He looks toward Zelda’s hand, and notices the glowing triangle. His eyes grow wide, then his brow hunches forward in disgust.
- He places his hand on Zelda’s forehead and disappears. His robe drops to the ground, he won’t be coming back…hopefully.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganon is standing right in front of the Triforce, he reaches for it. Just then, a sword comes across from the side and blocks his hands.
- Ganon turns, and draws his sword. They begin to fight again.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
This next falling scene is shot in slow motion, along with Ganon beating Link.
- As the queen is about to fall to the floor, text shows up on the bottom of the screen. It says ‘Link’
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Link and Ganon are still fighting, but right when the scene changes, Link looks over his shoulder, puzzled – Zelda is in trouble.
- Ganon sees this, and strikes Link down.
ZELDA/LINK
The screen cuts back and forth in slow motion. Zelda and Link fall at the exact same time.
CHAMBER
Link blacks out. Ganon heads to the Triforce. He grabs it.
End of Part One
Fade Out.
No Credits, but a simple - to be continued…
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A slow motion recap of Ganon grabbing the triforce fades in. It could even be in black and white; And maybe from a different camera angle from the first time.
As he grabs it…
- Another golden light appears, this time, bigger, and faster. We hear a scream, it sounds like it is coming from Ganondorf himself.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s hand begins to twitch her eyes open but they are entirely blue. The Triforce of Wisdom split into her body just as she was dying; it is keeping her alive.
CHAMBER
- As it disappears we see Link standing up, he then rushes towards the door. We see Link running through the hallway, followed by explosions and falling bricks. The temple is exploding.
-
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganondorf is seen hunched over in a pool of his own blood. The room is in shambles, it is blazing.
- The top triangle on his hand is glowing a bright red.
- He stumbles to his feet, his face covered in blood. What seem like horns have grown out of his head, he is turning into the monster that resides within his soul.
- He looks to where Link had been laying- he is already gone.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Zelda has her back turned to Link, and as she turns around, the look of horror on Link’s face is shown.
- As Link caresses her face, Zelda begins to speak telepathically.
ZELDA
“The wisdom within me has shown me the future of Hyrule. I know what I must do.”
She pauses.
“Wait for him Link…you must wait.”
Link’s face is puzzled.
- She raises her hands into the black sky as if reaching for the stars. A golden triangle appears from her hands, and it splits into 8 pieces. These pieces scatter to different corners of Hyrule. Link catches Zelda as she falls. She looks up at him her eyes are now normal. With her last moment, she wispers “I love you.” Her head then falls back with her eyes shut.
- A tear drips down the middle of her closed eye. It falls about an inch, and doesn’t move after that. It almost resembles the ancient symbol of the sheika.
- Zelda is seen on a stone bed, a single light beams down where she lays.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Link is sitting in the room where Zelda sleeps. It could be days, months after Link’s encounter with Ganon. There is a box sitting next to him inside the box are 6 crystals and a blank piece of parchment. It looks like he had been busy since his last encounter with Hyrule. He begins the write on the paper.
Link is seen writing on the paper.
The Credits of Part II are written on the paper fading. Soft music is heard in the background. Then…
- Words fade in and out on the screen : Rauru Narrates it.
You who'll control the Triforce in the future.
… I have decided to cast a spell on all of Hyrule.
… You are the beacan of hope for Hyrule.
- As the words fade in and out the picture cuts in and out to the Gerudo Thieves walking in a large clearing, then finally hiding behind some nearby trees.
- With that, the sticks the paper in the box takes it with one hand and his sword in the other.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Link gives the box to Princess Zelda, and jumps off the side. Zelda stands there gazing at the sky.
FADE OUT
CUT TO
There is a shot of the paper in the forest.
“For it is here, reader, that my record stops. Link never returned nor was I ever able to sense his presence again.”
The paper blows off…
CUT TO
OUTSIDE HYRULE CASTLE
- Link now sets out in search of the Great Palace. He is running.
BY THE SHORE
- You see Link walking towards the water; the Great Palace is on the largest island in Hyrule.
GREAT ISLAND
- The camera follows Link as he walks through some brush, he pushes away from leaves, revealing a large clearing. He starts walking toward it.
HYRULE CASTLE - DAY
- You see a figure on a horse riding towards the castle. It’s Ganon.
LARGE CLEARING
- Link walks towards the center of the plain, a desert man comes out, followed by another, then another, and another. The camera pans across Link’s face, there is no fear in his eyes, he already knows he’ll win this fight.
- Thief fight. During this fight, the camera cuts to Hyrule Castle periodically.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Zelda is standing on her balcony, she looks down and sees the man on the horse, and when she looks up, he’s standing right next to her.
- He picks her up over one shoulder. She drops the box, Ganon does not notice.
Cut to
- Ganon on horse with Zelda.
- The camera picks up a close up of Zelda.
ZELDA
“Link…”
LARGE CLEARING
- As Link walks toward the palace, he looks down at his sword. One side of the blade is covered in blood, his eyes water with fear. His brow lowers with anger, he looks at the sword one last time and throws it as far as the eye can see. He never did want to fight, this scene should show that.
GRAVEYARD
- The sword lands in a graveyard, in the northwestern part of Hyrule. It sticks into the ground at the foot of a grave. The name of the grave is covered with ivy, but some of the writing is shown. “Hero of Time”
GREAT PALACE
- You see Link walking in a large door, right after he walks in, it shuts with some weird green energy.
- Link is walking down a hallway lined with torches. He walks into a large room. As he walks through he looks at the wall, the red insignia of the phoenix is on the wall, and it begins to glow-- Thunderbird. He walks out of this room, the door shuts behind him again.
- The next room has two torches and a door; he walks in. There is a large mirror on the wall covered in dust; he wipes off the dust revealing his eyes.
- He turns away, but his reflection is still shown in the mirror. The reflection turns black, small red glowing eyes appear.
- He slowly walks out of this room into the room with the two torches and closes the door. Link stands in the center of the room, and gazes at his hand. The Triforce marking on his hand slowly fades away. There is a sadness in his eyes, he knows all he can do – is wait. He then sits down in the middle of the room to wait for the Knight of Hyrule.
As Link walks into the room and sits down, a voiceover of him speaks.
LINK
“I knew I was not destined to hold the Triforce of courage. I merely exist to show the real hero the way of the Triforce. I am no hero.”
SEA
- The Great Hylian Ocean is shown. A single seagull flies by. The yellow paper blows into the scene and into the water.
FADE TO BLACK
CREDITS ROLL
Whew. ok. now, onto the conclusion...
As you probably may have guessed, this is where the original 8-bit Legend of Zelda begins.
Link IV finds all the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, and defeats Ganon for the final time.
The Legend of Zelda II: Adventure of Link (yeh, the rest of it.)
Impa tells Link of the sleeping princess and all that jazz. Link is given the box with the note and the crystals; he sets out on his (final?) quest.
Link conquers all the palaces around Hyrule and finally makes his way to the Great Palace. There he meets Thunderbird and the shadow of Link III. The old man in the Palace is the Link III. The Triforce however, was not actually located inside the Great Palace, but Link's true courage had to be tested.
the end?
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 04, 2003, 07:40:33 PM »
Hey, thanks Gibdo Master, I actually just got finished reading my zelda manuals, which were under my bed of all places. I got online to type this out and a saw your post. So, thanks. You're right, and I can prove it.
Alright. I've decided to actually type up a timeline. This will probably be a long post, so grab a mountain dew or something.
oh yeh. watch out for spoilers.
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddess of Power, Nayru, the goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of Courage. Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law. These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Now here is something you may not agree with. During one of the wars between the races of Hyrule, the Queen escapes with her son into the forest. She dies but her son is spared. Making Link I and Zelda I brother and sister.
In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule, the Great Deku Tree served as the guardian spirit. The children of the forest, the Kokiri lived with the Great Deku Tree. Each Kokiri had his or her own guardian fairy, except one. His name was Link. Link I to be exact.
Link! Hey, get up Link! The Great Deku Tree wants to talk to you!"
As Link opened his eyes, he saw a fairy floating in front of him. This fairy's name was Navi. Navi was sent to summon Link to the Great Deku Tree.
"Oh Navi, thou hast returned!" said the Deku Tree. "Thank you, Link for coming. Thy slumber these past moons must have been restless, and full of nightmares. A vile climate pervades this world. Verily, ye have felt it. The time has come to test thine courage. I have been cursed. I need you to dispel the curse with your wisdom and courage. Art thou prepared?
Link entered the Great Deku Tree and broke the curse.
"Well done, Link! I knew that ye were worthy of carrying out my wishes. A wicked man of the desert cast this dreadful curse on me. Employing his vile, sorcerous energies, the evil one is searching for the sacred realm connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever holds the Triforce can make their wishes come true. Thou must never allow the desert man to lay his hands on the sacred Triforce. Thou must never suffer that man to enter the sacred realm of legend. Link, go now to Hyrule Castle. There, ye will surely meet the princess of destiny." <-- Zelda
Link and Zelda meet eachother and decide to find the Triforce before Ganon (Yeh, there's only one.) does. Link collects the two remaining spritiual stones and returns to Hyrule Castle. Zelda is riding on a white horse with Impa; she (Zelda) throws the Ocarina of Time into the moat surrounding Hyrule Castle Town. Ganon chases after her.
Link picks up the Ocarina and enters the Temple of Time. There, he finds the Legendary Master Sword. (If you want to know why it's legendary...Long ago, the five races of Hyrule were not united. Hyrule was not a peaceful country. Wars broke out all over and the Master Sword was forged because of the fighting. Since then, Hylians have made peace with all races of Hyrule, except one--the Gerudos.)
As Link pulls the sword from it’s' pedestal, a seal to the Golden Land is opened. Ganon enters it and steals the Triforce. Link is placed in the Chamber of the Sages for seven years.
Link returns to Hyrule and awakens the sages. He then travels to Ganon's Castle to save Zelda and all of Hyrule. The sages use their power and banish Ganon to the Golden Land forever; although, he does vow revenge. Link is returned to his normal time. He returns to the peaceful land he once knew. A land without Ganon. And from this second little timeline, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask takes place.
I will not really go into the story line; although it is an official game, it does not really have anything to do with the major timeline.
We have a problem now. Link does not exist in the Hyrule we know, he is in a different Hyrule at a different time, his own time. So how does the bloodline of the hero continue? Zelda.
Years later... (Long enough for Link and Zelda to "shack up" [haha] and not be considered incest--for all you who want to know.)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The boy's ( Link I from Ocarina of Time) tale was passed down through generations until it became a legend...
But then...a day came when a tall wind began to blow across the kingdom.
The great evil that all thought had been forever sealed away by the hero...
returned once again to bring destruction to the kingdom.
The people of the land prayed for a new hero, but they received none.
And so the evil broke free and destroyed the kingdom...
...only few chosen by fate survived.
The memory of the kingdom vanished, but its legend survived on the wind's breath.
On a certain island, it became customary to garb boys in green when they came of age.
Link II collects the missing peices of the Triforce of Courage, rejuvenates the Master Sword, defeats Ganon, and creates a glimmer of hope for a future Hyrule. Link II along with Tetra (Zelda II) After King Daphne Hyrule made his wish, the Triforce vanished back to its' resting place. The Golden Land. Ganon is not dead, he is trapped inside the Golden Land.
The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past
Hyrule has been rebuilt for a while now and a new hero is born. Ganon is still imprisoned in the Golden Land (now the Dark World) but has gotten his hands on the Triforce. Link III rescues the decendants of the original sages, defeats Ganon and finally recovers the entire Triforce. Hyrule is peaceful for a long while. Oh yeh, Zelda III is in here too.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
These games are also known as the Triforce Chronicles
The Triforce makes Link go through a series of tests: Power, Wisdom, and Courage
That's right. Holodrum, Labrynna, and Koholint don't exist. Which answers many questions; namely, the absense of Zora's and Gorons.
If someone where to beat both Oracle games, and defeat Ganon, they would see the Triforce turn into a seagull and fly over the ocean. Link follows close behind on a raft, waving goodbye to the people of Hyrule. If one listens closely, they may even hear the Windfish.
The Windfish. Did you ever wonder what in the hell this thing was?
In Ocarina of Time the Zora's existed and a fish named Jabu-Jabu was among them.
In Wind Waker the Rito people were descendants of the Zora.
Now if one was to logically put two and two together, they would probably figure out that the Windfish is a decendant of Jabu-Jabu--and his relative Jabun.
Ok, back to the subject at hand...
After Koholint disappears, Link does not return to Hyrule immediately. These tests really changed him. He doesn't really have a desire to be a hero anymore.
Time passes, but, before the original Legend of Zelda begins, something happens.
On a far away land, an aging Link III hears about the return of Ganon. He sets out for Hyrule.
About a year ago, I wrote a movie script (which I just now uncovered from my old harddrive) for the following story, and as it turns out, I originally intended for the beginning of Zelda II to start here. I'll post the script after this post, for your enjoyment.
Ok, in order to understand, read the following post, please. for your own sake.
I'll end here, and then start again with the conclusion.
Alright. I've decided to actually type up a timeline. This will probably be a long post, so grab a mountain dew or something.
oh yeh. watch out for spoilers.
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddess of Power, Nayru, the goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of Courage. Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law. These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Now here is something you may not agree with. During one of the wars between the races of Hyrule, the Queen escapes with her son into the forest. She dies but her son is spared. Making Link I and Zelda I brother and sister.
In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule, the Great Deku Tree served as the guardian spirit. The children of the forest, the Kokiri lived with the Great Deku Tree. Each Kokiri had his or her own guardian fairy, except one. His name was Link. Link I to be exact.
Link! Hey, get up Link! The Great Deku Tree wants to talk to you!"
As Link opened his eyes, he saw a fairy floating in front of him. This fairy's name was Navi. Navi was sent to summon Link to the Great Deku Tree.
"Oh Navi, thou hast returned!" said the Deku Tree. "Thank you, Link for coming. Thy slumber these past moons must have been restless, and full of nightmares. A vile climate pervades this world. Verily, ye have felt it. The time has come to test thine courage. I have been cursed. I need you to dispel the curse with your wisdom and courage. Art thou prepared?
Link entered the Great Deku Tree and broke the curse.
"Well done, Link! I knew that ye were worthy of carrying out my wishes. A wicked man of the desert cast this dreadful curse on me. Employing his vile, sorcerous energies, the evil one is searching for the sacred realm connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever holds the Triforce can make their wishes come true. Thou must never allow the desert man to lay his hands on the sacred Triforce. Thou must never suffer that man to enter the sacred realm of legend. Link, go now to Hyrule Castle. There, ye will surely meet the princess of destiny." <-- Zelda
Link and Zelda meet eachother and decide to find the Triforce before Ganon (Yeh, there's only one.) does. Link collects the two remaining spritiual stones and returns to Hyrule Castle. Zelda is riding on a white horse with Impa; she (Zelda) throws the Ocarina of Time into the moat surrounding Hyrule Castle Town. Ganon chases after her.
Link picks up the Ocarina and enters the Temple of Time. There, he finds the Legendary Master Sword. (If you want to know why it's legendary...Long ago, the five races of Hyrule were not united. Hyrule was not a peaceful country. Wars broke out all over and the Master Sword was forged because of the fighting. Since then, Hylians have made peace with all races of Hyrule, except one--the Gerudos.)
As Link pulls the sword from it’s' pedestal, a seal to the Golden Land is opened. Ganon enters it and steals the Triforce. Link is placed in the Chamber of the Sages for seven years.
Link returns to Hyrule and awakens the sages. He then travels to Ganon's Castle to save Zelda and all of Hyrule. The sages use their power and banish Ganon to the Golden Land forever; although, he does vow revenge. Link is returned to his normal time. He returns to the peaceful land he once knew. A land without Ganon. And from this second little timeline, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask takes place.
I will not really go into the story line; although it is an official game, it does not really have anything to do with the major timeline.
We have a problem now. Link does not exist in the Hyrule we know, he is in a different Hyrule at a different time, his own time. So how does the bloodline of the hero continue? Zelda.
Years later... (Long enough for Link and Zelda to "shack up" [haha] and not be considered incest--for all you who want to know.)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The boy's ( Link I from Ocarina of Time) tale was passed down through generations until it became a legend...
But then...a day came when a tall wind began to blow across the kingdom.
The great evil that all thought had been forever sealed away by the hero...
returned once again to bring destruction to the kingdom.
The people of the land prayed for a new hero, but they received none.
And so the evil broke free and destroyed the kingdom...
...only few chosen by fate survived.
The memory of the kingdom vanished, but its legend survived on the wind's breath.
On a certain island, it became customary to garb boys in green when they came of age.
Link II collects the missing peices of the Triforce of Courage, rejuvenates the Master Sword, defeats Ganon, and creates a glimmer of hope for a future Hyrule. Link II along with Tetra (Zelda II) After King Daphne Hyrule made his wish, the Triforce vanished back to its' resting place. The Golden Land. Ganon is not dead, he is trapped inside the Golden Land.
The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past
Hyrule has been rebuilt for a while now and a new hero is born. Ganon is still imprisoned in the Golden Land (now the Dark World) but has gotten his hands on the Triforce. Link III rescues the decendants of the original sages, defeats Ganon and finally recovers the entire Triforce. Hyrule is peaceful for a long while. Oh yeh, Zelda III is in here too.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
These games are also known as the Triforce Chronicles
The Triforce makes Link go through a series of tests: Power, Wisdom, and Courage
That's right. Holodrum, Labrynna, and Koholint don't exist. Which answers many questions; namely, the absense of Zora's and Gorons.
If someone where to beat both Oracle games, and defeat Ganon, they would see the Triforce turn into a seagull and fly over the ocean. Link follows close behind on a raft, waving goodbye to the people of Hyrule. If one listens closely, they may even hear the Windfish.
The Windfish. Did you ever wonder what in the hell this thing was?
In Ocarina of Time the Zora's existed and a fish named Jabu-Jabu was among them.
In Wind Waker the Rito people were descendants of the Zora.
Now if one was to logically put two and two together, they would probably figure out that the Windfish is a decendant of Jabu-Jabu--and his relative Jabun.
Ok, back to the subject at hand...
After Koholint disappears, Link does not return to Hyrule immediately. These tests really changed him. He doesn't really have a desire to be a hero anymore.
Time passes, but, before the original Legend of Zelda begins, something happens.
On a far away land, an aging Link III hears about the return of Ganon. He sets out for Hyrule.
About a year ago, I wrote a movie script (which I just now uncovered from my old harddrive) for the following story, and as it turns out, I originally intended for the beginning of Zelda II to start here. I'll post the script after this post, for your enjoyment.
Ok, in order to understand, read the following post, please. for your own sake.
I'll end here, and then start again with the conclusion.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 04, 2003, 06:14:50 PM »
i said nothing about the triforce leaving the golden land.
it doesnt have to leave the golden land in order for my theory to occur (and shouldnt because it's impossible)
and you are mistaken. the triforce of courage was never even in the Great Palace. It was inside link the entire time.
i think you two aren't understanding me or something. so ill try and make a bigger, better, timeline.
but, in order to clear this up.
I'm not talking about the entire opening storyling to AoL, just the very, very beginning. The crystals and palaces don't even come into play until after Lttp. Nothing happens with the Triforce. Zelda just knows where it is, she doesn't have it.
it doesnt have to leave the golden land in order for my theory to occur (and shouldnt because it's impossible)
and you are mistaken. the triforce of courage was never even in the Great Palace. It was inside link the entire time.
i think you two aren't understanding me or something. so ill try and make a bigger, better, timeline.
but, in order to clear this up.
I'm not talking about the entire opening storyling to AoL, just the very, very beginning. The crystals and palaces don't even come into play until after Lttp. Nothing happens with the Triforce. Zelda just knows where it is, she doesn't have it.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: May 03, 2003, 07:24:20 AM »
ah!
GameCube Master
I think you miss understood me!
I didn't say the actual Adventure of Link took place first.
If you read the manual, Impa tells Link the ancient legend of sleeping zelda.
Zelda I was attacked by her brother and a dark wizard; they were looking for the triforce. The wizard puts Zelda into a deep sleep--he dies soon afterward. Then, Zelda's bother locks her up in North Castle. She is to be forgotten, at least until a cure can be found. Finally, Zelda's brother demands that every royal hylian princess of hyrule have the name 'Zelda'
That's it though. Adventure of Link really belongs at the bottom of the timeline--I put it there. But, AoL's story belongs in front.
Get what I'm saying?
GameCube Master
I think you miss understood me!
I didn't say the actual Adventure of Link took place first.
If you read the manual, Impa tells Link the ancient legend of sleeping zelda.
Zelda I was attacked by her brother and a dark wizard; they were looking for the triforce. The wizard puts Zelda into a deep sleep--he dies soon afterward. Then, Zelda's bother locks her up in North Castle. She is to be forgotten, at least until a cure can be found. Finally, Zelda's brother demands that every royal hylian princess of hyrule have the name 'Zelda'
That's it though. Adventure of Link really belongs at the bottom of the timeline--I put it there. But, AoL's story belongs in front.
Get what I'm saying?
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: April 30, 2003, 02:36:06 PM »
i always thought it was a pheonix.
you know, like thunderbird from link ii
oh yeh. and i would like a new zelda ii style game.
anyway, its my belief that all the gameboy games -AoL, OoS, OoA (yes, i include capcoms games. i mean, they are official.) are all quests from the triforce.
think about it.
you know, like thunderbird from link ii
oh yeh. and i would like a new zelda ii style game.
anyway, its my belief that all the gameboy games -AoL, OoS, OoA (yes, i include capcoms games. i mean, they are official.) are all quests from the triforce.
think about it.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Legend of Zelda: The Chronology Behind the Legend
« on: April 21, 2003, 01:54:30 PM »
I posted this on the Overclocked Remix forum a little bit ago, so i thought i would share it with you guys too.
remember zeldaII:adventure of LINK?
well, the sleeping zelda in that game, is ZELDA 1
because she sleeps eternally in north castle, all future princess' of hyrule, are named zelda.
-remember her-
Ocarina of time
ZELDA II-LINK I-GANON I
link seals ganon into the golden land, only to be forgotten
Majora's Mask
LINK I - you know the story. alternate land, no ganon, no zelda, no triforce-but still an ok game nonetheless.
Wind Waker
LINK II- ZELDA III - GANON I
king daphne floods hyrule and it is forgotten
LINK II may or may not be a relative of LINK I, but they do share the bloodline of the knights of hyrule.
LINK II stabs ganon, freezing him in stone-in time. not unlike ancient hyrule.
LINK II and ZELDA III rebuild hyrule
Link to the Past
LINK III-ZELDA IV- GANON I
on a distant land, a new gerudo male is born...agahnim
Agahnim communicates with Ganon I and frees him inside the dark world/golden realm
LINK III defeats (not kills) GANON I
Oracle Series
LINK III - ZELDA IV - GANON I
the oracle series actually makes alot of sense. its all based on the triforce's tests.
AGES - wisdom SEASONS - power
if you beat them both, GANON I comes back, and link defeats him. the triforce however floats in the air...morphs into three seagulls that fly out to sea...link hopes inside his raft and ways goodbye to hyrule...the windfish can be heard in the distance.
Link's Awakening - courage
LINK III
yeh, that's right. links awakening is the third part in the oracles//triforce series. link defeats the nightmare, and the windfish is set free. the triforce however, was not meant for LINK III. the triforce returns to hyrule; LINK III is nowhere to be found, but he does eventually return.
slight break...there is actually a ton of information here, between these two games i mean. ill talk more about that later.
The Legend of Zelda
LINK IV - ZELDA V - GANON I
Ganon has been waiting for what seems like an eternity in the golden realm. saving his energy for his escape.
He returns to hyrule, and seizes the castle. he obtains the triforce of power, but zelda manages the break wisdom into eight pieces.
the triforce of courage, was never recovered by the king of hyrule.
LINK IV comes from a distant land, recovers the triforce of wisdom, saves ZELDA V and kills (kills) ganon.
Adventure of LINK
LINK IV - ZELDA V -ZELDA I - GANON I
impa tells LINK IV of the first zelda, when LINK IV questions her about the strange mark on his hand. she can only be awakened with the full triforce. GANON I's minions are everywhere, with one drop of LINK IV's blood, GANON can return.
Impa gives link a box; it contains crystals and a message from an ancient warrior--LINK III.
LINK III is the one who hide the statues inside the palaces, he is the old man waiting in the great temple at the end of the game.
LINK IV eventually finds out that the triforce was within him the entire time, he returns home and awakens ZELDA I. she thanks him and dies.
LINK IV and ZELDA V rule over hyrule with the complete triforce forever, but LINK IV only has to bleed to make GANON return.
well, i hope that cleared some things up. there is a lot more, maybe someday ill type the entire thing up.
EDIT: in case anyone is wondering, four swords does fit in the timeline. but im tired, ill get back to it someother time.
if you think there are holes in the timeline--ask. im sure i can clear up anything someone throws at me.
NOTE: trying to connect the zelda series is very fun and all. Even though it may have happened the way i have it explained, i still imagine the legend of zelda as, well, legends. I imagined that the Links are not connected, some of whom may not even be named Link. they are legends passed down in hyrule--imagine little hylians telling stories around a fire, or a series of novels written by some historian. thats the legend of zelda.
remember zeldaII:adventure of LINK?
well, the sleeping zelda in that game, is ZELDA 1
because she sleeps eternally in north castle, all future princess' of hyrule, are named zelda.
-remember her-
Ocarina of time
ZELDA II-LINK I-GANON I
link seals ganon into the golden land, only to be forgotten
Majora's Mask
LINK I - you know the story. alternate land, no ganon, no zelda, no triforce-but still an ok game nonetheless.
Wind Waker
LINK II- ZELDA III - GANON I
king daphne floods hyrule and it is forgotten
LINK II may or may not be a relative of LINK I, but they do share the bloodline of the knights of hyrule.
LINK II stabs ganon, freezing him in stone-in time. not unlike ancient hyrule.
LINK II and ZELDA III rebuild hyrule
Link to the Past
LINK III-ZELDA IV- GANON I
on a distant land, a new gerudo male is born...agahnim
Agahnim communicates with Ganon I and frees him inside the dark world/golden realm
LINK III defeats (not kills) GANON I
Oracle Series
LINK III - ZELDA IV - GANON I
the oracle series actually makes alot of sense. its all based on the triforce's tests.
AGES - wisdom SEASONS - power
if you beat them both, GANON I comes back, and link defeats him. the triforce however floats in the air...morphs into three seagulls that fly out to sea...link hopes inside his raft and ways goodbye to hyrule...the windfish can be heard in the distance.
Link's Awakening - courage
LINK III
yeh, that's right. links awakening is the third part in the oracles//triforce series. link defeats the nightmare, and the windfish is set free. the triforce however, was not meant for LINK III. the triforce returns to hyrule; LINK III is nowhere to be found, but he does eventually return.
slight break...there is actually a ton of information here, between these two games i mean. ill talk more about that later.
The Legend of Zelda
LINK IV - ZELDA V - GANON I
Ganon has been waiting for what seems like an eternity in the golden realm. saving his energy for his escape.
He returns to hyrule, and seizes the castle. he obtains the triforce of power, but zelda manages the break wisdom into eight pieces.
the triforce of courage, was never recovered by the king of hyrule.
LINK IV comes from a distant land, recovers the triforce of wisdom, saves ZELDA V and kills (kills) ganon.
Adventure of LINK
LINK IV - ZELDA V -ZELDA I - GANON I
impa tells LINK IV of the first zelda, when LINK IV questions her about the strange mark on his hand. she can only be awakened with the full triforce. GANON I's minions are everywhere, with one drop of LINK IV's blood, GANON can return.
Impa gives link a box; it contains crystals and a message from an ancient warrior--LINK III.
LINK III is the one who hide the statues inside the palaces, he is the old man waiting in the great temple at the end of the game.
LINK IV eventually finds out that the triforce was within him the entire time, he returns home and awakens ZELDA I. she thanks him and dies.
LINK IV and ZELDA V rule over hyrule with the complete triforce forever, but LINK IV only has to bleed to make GANON return.
well, i hope that cleared some things up. there is a lot more, maybe someday ill type the entire thing up.
EDIT: in case anyone is wondering, four swords does fit in the timeline. but im tired, ill get back to it someother time.
if you think there are holes in the timeline--ask. im sure i can clear up anything someone throws at me.
NOTE: trying to connect the zelda series is very fun and all. Even though it may have happened the way i have it explained, i still imagine the legend of zelda as, well, legends. I imagined that the Links are not connected, some of whom may not even be named Link. they are legends passed down in hyrule--imagine little hylians telling stories around a fire, or a series of novels written by some historian. thats the legend of zelda.
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Nintendo Gaming / Zelda game after windwaker
« on: March 04, 2003, 07:20:17 PM »
ive been thinking of a storyline that i thought was pretty cool...
traditional zelda game, not futuristic (although it is a pretty sweet idea) set in modern day hyrule, (modern day meaning a sequel to adventure of link). ganon has escaped death and is after the triforce once again. he steals the triforces of wisdom and power, but not courage. link must take back the crystals that he set into the stones in adventure of link; only then, will he be able to unlock the magic seal in ganons underground fortress. during the final battle, ganon tricks link into killing him. ganon somehow is able to come back and kill link.
but....zelda escapes hyrule with the triforce of courage and finds an ocarina washed up on a distant island. zelda then goes back through time to the final battle.
instead of just controlling link, you control zelda too. while ganon and link are fighting, zelda goes through the underground and steals the triforces of wisdom and power back. she comes back into the battle room to find link dead. ganon picks up the triforce of courage from links dead body and transforms into a monster. not the big pig-like monster cause by the triforce of power, but a different monster that is caused by the triforce of courage. zelda picks up the master sword, and fights ganon. during the fight, ganon destroys the ocarina of time. finally, zelda impales ganon with the triforce of power, he is then trapped inside the triforce of power forever.
despite her efforts zelda is unable to revive link, but is able to save hyrule.
traditional zelda game, not futuristic (although it is a pretty sweet idea) set in modern day hyrule, (modern day meaning a sequel to adventure of link). ganon has escaped death and is after the triforce once again. he steals the triforces of wisdom and power, but not courage. link must take back the crystals that he set into the stones in adventure of link; only then, will he be able to unlock the magic seal in ganons underground fortress. during the final battle, ganon tricks link into killing him. ganon somehow is able to come back and kill link.
but....zelda escapes hyrule with the triforce of courage and finds an ocarina washed up on a distant island. zelda then goes back through time to the final battle.
instead of just controlling link, you control zelda too. while ganon and link are fighting, zelda goes through the underground and steals the triforces of wisdom and power back. she comes back into the battle room to find link dead. ganon picks up the triforce of courage from links dead body and transforms into a monster. not the big pig-like monster cause by the triforce of power, but a different monster that is caused by the triforce of courage. zelda picks up the master sword, and fights ganon. during the fight, ganon destroys the ocarina of time. finally, zelda impales ganon with the triforce of power, he is then trapped inside the triforce of power forever.
despite her efforts zelda is unable to revive link, but is able to save hyrule.
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Nintendo Gaming / M. Night should help make a videogame (For GAMECUBE)
« on: February 27, 2003, 07:51:27 PM »
just to chime in a little bit here...
i really liked signs, and to who ever said that signs is just a 'faith' movie with some aliens added for $$$. dead wrong. after the success of 6th sense and unbreakble, disney asked m.night to write an alien movie. it never started off about faith, it was about aliens from the beginning, but the finished product, however, was more about faith than aliens.
and since when did people become experts on aliens?
its a movie. its made to inspire us, not to have us pick it apart trying to find flaws that don't matter.
i really liked signs, and to who ever said that signs is just a 'faith' movie with some aliens added for $$$. dead wrong. after the success of 6th sense and unbreakble, disney asked m.night to write an alien movie. it never started off about faith, it was about aliens from the beginning, but the finished product, however, was more about faith than aliens.
and since when did people become experts on aliens?
its a movie. its made to inspire us, not to have us pick it apart trying to find flaws that don't matter.
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Nintendo Gaming / Correct Chronological Order for Legend of Zelda???
« on: February 13, 2003, 11:22:25 AM »
sorry about the 1,000 thing. my bad.
possible spoiler warning
but if wind waker takes place 100 years after ocarina of time, wouldnt ganon be the second one? seems like a pretty significant date to me.
Ganon 1 --
Ocarina of time
Ganon 2 --
Wind Waker
Ganon 1 and 3-- (Agahnim being Ganon 3, who helps Ganon 1 out of the Dark World)
Link to the Past
Ganon 4
Legend of Zelda
Make sense?
this timeline makes sense to me, and you wouldn't have to add in another game to have a constant storyline.
possible spoiler warning
but if wind waker takes place 100 years after ocarina of time, wouldnt ganon be the second one? seems like a pretty significant date to me.
Ganon 1 --
Ocarina of time
Ganon 2 --
Wind Waker
Ganon 1 and 3-- (Agahnim being Ganon 3, who helps Ganon 1 out of the Dark World)
Link to the Past
Ganon 4
Legend of Zelda
Make sense?
this timeline makes sense to me, and you wouldn't have to add in another game to have a constant storyline.
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Nintendo Gaming / Correct Chronological Order for Legend of Zelda???
« on: February 12, 2003, 06:09:52 PM »
a gerudo male is born every 1,000 years. (EDIT: 100 years. Sorry, my bad.)
so then isn't it possible to have more than one ganon?
uh huh.
and i know the entire storyline to windwaker, all spoilers included. and i still think adventure of link is the last in the series.
so then isn't it possible to have more than one ganon?
uh huh.and i know the entire storyline to windwaker, all spoilers included. and i still think adventure of link is the last in the series.
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Nintendo Gaming / Correct Chronological Order for Legend of Zelda???
« on: February 12, 2003, 04:39:12 PM »
Well, then what about the original Legend of Zelda? Wouldn't that contridict all of the above as well?
Ganon's in that one too ya know, as well as Adventure of Link. Well, he is if you die.
Ganon and his minions will always find a way to bring him back.
Ganon's in that one too ya know, as well as Adventure of Link. Well, he is if you die.
Ganon and his minions will always find a way to bring him back.
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Nintendo Gaming / Correct Chronological Order for Legend of Zelda???
« on: February 12, 2003, 11:52:51 AM »
one problem.
i think the oracle games do have a significant spot in the timeline.
when you beat both of them, you get an extended ending which shows link on a raft, waving to the people.
the triforce changes into 3 seagulls, and link goes out after it. If you listen closely, you might be able to hear the windfish calling...
LINK I
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
LINK II
Wind Waker
Four Swords
LINK III
Link to the Past
Oracle of Seasons - Power
Oracle of Ages - Wisdom
Link's Awakening - Courage
LINK IV
The Legend of Zelda
Adventure of Link
Well, there you go. I posted this awhile back on the old forums, but I don't think too many people saw it. I haven't been able to find any problems with this timeline, and if you've got one, I'd sure like to hear it.
i think the oracle games do have a significant spot in the timeline.
when you beat both of them, you get an extended ending which shows link on a raft, waving to the people.
the triforce changes into 3 seagulls, and link goes out after it. If you listen closely, you might be able to hear the windfish calling...
LINK I
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
LINK II
Wind Waker
Four Swords
LINK III
Link to the Past
Oracle of Seasons - Power
Oracle of Ages - Wisdom
Link's Awakening - Courage
LINK IV
The Legend of Zelda
Adventure of Link
Well, there you go. I posted this awhile back on the old forums, but I don't think too many people saw it. I haven't been able to find any problems with this timeline, and if you've got one, I'd sure like to hear it.
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