Link's Father

Link's father is a character not yet shown in any Zelda video game, but alluded to in media based on the series, such as the Manga and comics.

Valiant Comics
Link's father appears in the story entitled "Coming Home," in which Link comes home to Calatia, only to find that Dark Link has impersonated him and taken over the country. Arn throws Link out of his house and disowns him, thinking that he has turned evil. Once Link defeats his impostor, Arn apologizes for his behavior and accepts Link back into the family.

Ocarina of Time comic
In the German Ocarina of Time comic, Link's father is a central character for the first part of the story. He is a captain of the Castle Guard who is worried that the Hyrulean Civil War may threaten his young son and plans to flee with his wife to the Kokiri Forest. However, the night before they plan to leave, a rebellious mob breaks into the castle and attempts to overthrow the king. Link's father attempts to defend him, but is struck down and dies.

A Link to the Past comic
In this comic, both of Link's parents were sent to the Dark World by Agahnim, and they often appear to Link in visions.

Sound and Drama
The Sound and Drama CD mentions Link's father and gives him the name Banzetta. He was a soldier of Hyrule who fought to protect the Triforce. He died fighting Ganondorf's men who killed his wife Loretta, leaving his young son Link in the care of Zelda's nursemaid Egorowa, whom he asks to raise his son as a Knight.

Ocarina of Time Manga
When Link wakes up from his seven-year sleep, Rauru the Sage of Light tells him that his Link's family was part of the guardians of the Royal Family and his father was part of the Hylian Knights until he was killed in battle.

Triforce of the Gods Manga
Link's father was once a friend of Agahnim, who trained with the sword while Agahnim trained with magic. When Link's father told Agahnim that he was a descendant of the Knights of Hyrule, Agahnim researched the legend of the Triforce. He became so consumed with greed that he trapped Link's parents in the Dark World and struck an evil bargain with Ganon. Link was left alone to be raised by his Uncle.

Four Swords Plus Manga
In this manga, Link's father is a Knight who often has to curb his son's obstinance and tendency to rush into situations without relying on his allies. He is captured and brainwahsed by Vaati, and is forced to duel his son, tricked into thinking that he is Shadow Link. He manages to break the curse himself by tossing a knife at Vaati, who had impersonated Princess Zelda.

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