User:Yuvorias@legacy41958105/Timeline

Zelda Timeline, the most head-exploding subject on this entire Wiki. I believe in multiple Links too, by the way. It's the only way this series could even be PLAUSIBLE continuity-wise. However, the retold legend idea is interesting...

As it currently stands, I have not played all of the games, but here's where my experiences have led me thus far.

Warning: Impending update coming

I think that Ocarina of Time came first. Out of all the games I've played, it seems like this is the one that would preceed them all. Now, I think Majora's Mask came after ALL of the events of Ocarina of Time. To people who think he went to Termina before obtaining the Master Sword, I say this: He was looking for Navi! If he hadn't taken up the Master Sword yet, she would still be hanging out with him, filling the air with "Hey!" and "Listen!" As it was, when Ocarina of Time was said and done, the Master Sword returned to its pedestal, and Navi bade Link a silent farewell, leaving for parts unknown. Now, why he went to Termina I do not know, but I assume he was just looking everywhere, and this is where he wound up. As a child, I always pictured Termina as another continent to Hyrule, but now I hear all this talk of alternate dimensions. So, I don't know exactly how that goes. Anyway, Majora's Mask follows Ocarina of Time, and that's what I believe.

Now, as for Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, I believe that these Links are all the same. Well, for the Oracles, it's very obvious, but I believe that LA Link is this Link because of how he travels around on a boat. Don't even mention Wind Waker or Phantom Hourglass yet. In each and every game, Link has to collect eight hidden items, to unlock...something. An egg, a memory, or full power, it varies. Still, this bit is kind of...sketchy right now.

As for Twilight Princess, I think that this Link is an alternate Link as well, but this game follows Majora's Mask. Alright, here's what I've come to believe. The events of Ocarina of Time happened, Ganon was sealed away and Link, the OoT Link, travelled away, looking for Navi. After a long time, during which the Link of OoT passed away, the Sages decided to execute Ganondorf for some reason, likely he was becoming powerful enough to stand a chance of escaping. After being banished into the Twilight realm following his botched execution, a bit more time passed, and finally the new Link emerged, ready for his epic quest across Hyrule and the Twilight realm. And yes, I believe the Hero's Shade to be the Link of OoT and MM. As for being his father...well, maybe not. I think he's related, definately, just not sure exactly where he fits.

The careful viewer, who has perservered to this point on my page, may notice I have not mentioned A Link to the Past. See here, my copy does not work properly, and I am quite unwilling to finish it again, only to have it delete itself. When I get a new copy, I'll write about it. However, just so I can say something, I think that this might be an Alternate Link. Don't quote me on that yet.

As for the Wind Waker, which I have not played but am attempting to obtain, so far it sounds to me like an alternate future, kind of a "What If" scenario. I'll write more on Wind Waker when I obtain it.