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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with {{Term|Series|Ganondorf|link}}, {{Term|Series|Ganon}}'s {{Term|Series|Gerudo}} form.}} | |||
{{Infobox Boss | {{Infobox Boss | ||
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|Artwork OoA= File:OoA Ganon Artwork.png | |Artwork OoA= File:OoA Ganon Artwork.png | ||
|Artwork ALBW= File:ALBW Ganon Artwork.png | |Artwork ALBW= File:ALBW Ganon Artwork.png | ||
|Model OoT= File:OoT Ganon Model.png | |Model OoT= File:OoT Ganon Model.png | ||
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Ganon Model.png | |Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Ganon Model.png | ||
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|Model BotW= File:BotW Dark Beast Ganon Model.png | |Model BotW= File:BotW Dark Beast Ganon Model.png | ||
|Render TP= File:TP Ganon Render.png | |Render TP= File:TP Ganon Render.png | ||
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Ganon Sprite 5.png | |Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Ganon Sprite 5.png | ||
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|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈɡænən}} {{Respell|GAN|ən}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Those creatures from Ganon / Are pretty bad |retrieved=October 14, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giSyRgWRzbI&t=12s |title={{TLoZ|-}} US rap commercial |site=YouTube | |pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈɡænən}} {{Respell|GAN|ən}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Those creatures from Ganon / Are pretty bad |retrieved=October 14, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giSyRgWRzbI&t=12s |title={{TLoZ|-}} US rap commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
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{{Infobox Game Blocks | {{Infobox Game Blocks | ||
|TLoZ= Demon King<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 106}}</ref>, Prince of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|LONG AGO, {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON}}, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, STOLE THE TRIFORCE OF POWER. {{Color|TLoZ Blue|PRINCESS ZELDA}} OF HYRULE BROKE THE TRIFORCE OF WISDOM INTO EIGHT PIECES AND HID THEM FROM {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON}} BEFORE SHE WAS KIDNAPPED BY {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON'S}} MINIONS. {{Color|TLoZ Green|LINK}}, YOU MUST FIND THE PIECES AND SAVE {{Color|TLoZ Blue|ZELDA}}.|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref>, Great Thief<ref name="HH 106">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 106}}</ref> | |TLoZ= Demon King<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 106}}</ref>, King of Evil<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= TAoL |page= 4 {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}}}</ref>, Prince of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|LONG AGO, {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON}}, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, STOLE THE TRIFORCE OF POWER. {{Color|TLoZ Blue|PRINCESS ZELDA}} OF HYRULE BROKE THE TRIFORCE OF WISDOM INTO EIGHT PIECES AND HID THEM FROM {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON}} BEFORE SHE WAS KIDNAPPED BY {{Color|TLoZ Red|GANON'S}} MINIONS. {{Color|TLoZ Green|LINK}}, YOU MUST FIND THE PIECES AND SAVE {{Color|TLoZ Blue|ZELDA}}.|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref>, Great Thief<ref name="HH 106">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 106}}</ref> | ||
|ALttP= King of Evil<ref name="E 10"/>, Forger of Strength<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ALttP |page= 3}}</ref>, King of Thieves<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 12}}</ref> | |ALttP= King of Evil<ref name="E 10"/>, Forger of Strength<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ALttP |page= 3}}</ref>, King of Thieves<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 12}}</ref> | ||
|OoT= Demon King<ref name="E 10">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 10}}</ref>, Evil King<ref>{{Cite|After you opened the Door of Time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm... Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm... and then the Triforce fell into Ganondorf's hands. He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence.|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of Evil<ref>{{Cite|It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, {{Color|OoT3D Red|Zelda}}. I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of Thieves<ref name="E 10"/>, Gerudo King of Thieves<ref name="Gerudo King of Thieves">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 413}}</ref>, Great Ganondorf<ref>{{Cite|Listen. The {{Color|OoT3D Red|great Ganondorf}} recognized my obvious talents and gave the ranch to me!|Ingo|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of the Thieves<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 16}}</ref>, King of the Gerudo Thieves<ref>{{Cite|I've seen your fine work. To get past the guards here, you must have good thieving skills. I used to think that all men, except for the great Ganondorf, were useless...but now that I've seen you, I don't think so anymore! {{Color|OoT3D Red|The exalted Nabooru}}, our leader, put me in charge of this fortress. Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the {{Color|OoT3D Yellow|Spirit Temple}}, which is at the end of the desert. Say, you must want to become one of us, eh? All right then! You're in from now on! Take this. With it, you will have free access to all areas of the fortress!|Gerudo Warrior|OoT3D}}</ref>, King Ganondorf<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 14}}</ref> | |OoT= Demon King<ref name="E 10">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 10}}</ref>, Evil Incarnation of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now open the sealed door, and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!|Rauru|OoT3D}}</ref>, Evil King<ref>{{Cite|After you opened the Door of Time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm... Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm... and then the Triforce fell into Ganondorf's hands. He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence.|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of Evil<ref>{{Cite|It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, {{Color|OoT3D Red|Zelda}}. I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of Thieves<ref name="E 10"/>, Gerudo King of Thieves<ref name="Gerudo King of Thieves">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 413}}</ref>, Great Ganondorf<ref>{{Cite|Listen. The {{Color|OoT3D Red|great Ganondorf}} recognized my obvious talents and gave the ranch to me!|Ingo|OoT3D}}</ref>, King of the Thieves<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 16}}</ref>, King of the Gerudo Thieves<ref>{{Cite|I've seen your fine work. To get past the guards here, you must have good thieving skills. I used to think that all men, except for the great Ganondorf, were useless...but now that I've seen you, I don't think so anymore! {{Color|OoT3D Red|The exalted Nabooru}}, our leader, put me in charge of this fortress. Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the {{Color|OoT3D Yellow|Spirit Temple}}, which is at the end of the desert. Say, you must want to become one of us, eh? All right then! You're in from now on! Take this. With it, you will have free access to all areas of the fortress!|Gerudo Warrior|OoT3D}}</ref>, King Ganondorf<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 14}}</ref> | ||
|OoS= Evil King<ref>{{Cite|Victory Ring<br/>The Evil King Ganon defeated|Inventory|OoS}}</ref> | |OoS= Evil King<ref>{{Cite|Victory Ring<br/>The Evil King Ganon defeated|Inventory|OoS}}</ref> | ||
|OoA= Evil King<ref>{{Cite|Victory Ring<br/>The Evil King Ganon defeated|Inventory|OoA}}</ref> | |OoA= Evil King<ref>{{Cite|Victory Ring<br/>The Evil King Ganon defeated|Inventory|OoA}}</ref> | ||
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|BotW= King of the Gerudo<ref name="CaC 401">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 401}}</ref>, Great King of Evil<ref name="CaC 401"/> | |BotW= King of the Gerudo<ref name="CaC 401">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 401}}</ref>, Great King of Evil<ref name="CaC 401"/> | ||
|HW= Lord Ganon<ref>{{Cite|Lord Ganon! Your martial prowess is truly outstanding!|Ghirahim|HW}}</ref> | |HW= Lord Ganon<ref>{{Cite|Lord Ganon! Your martial prowess is truly outstanding!|Ghirahim|HW}}</ref> | ||
|SSBfWU= The King of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|The King of Darkness<br/>GANONDORF|N/A|SSBfWU}}</ref> | |SSBfWU= The King of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|The King of Darkness<br/>GANONDORF|N/A|SSBfWU}}</ref> | ||
|SSBU= The King of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|The King of Darkness<br/>GANONDORF|N/A|SSBU}}</ref> | |SSBU= The King of Darkness<ref>{{Cite|The King of Darkness<br/>GANONDORF|N/A|SSBU}}</ref> | ||
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|game= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, OoS, OoA, TWW, FSA, TP, ALBW, BotW | |game= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, OoS, OoA, TWW, FSA, TP, ALBW, BotW | ||
|other= TLoZ (TV Series), CN, TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TCT, ALttP (Ishinomori), TSP, TFoE, TWoG, BSTLoZ, ZA, SSB, SSBM, SSBB, OoT (Himekawa), HW, SSB4, SSBU, CoH, HWAoC | |other= TLoZ (TV Series), CN, TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TCT, ALttP (Ishinomori), TSP, TFoE, TWoG, BSTLoZ, ZA, SSB, SSBM, SSBB, OoT (Himekawa), HW, SSB4, SSBU, CoH, HWAoC | ||
|dungeon= [[Level-9]], [[Ganon's Castle]], [[Ganon's Tower]], [[Pyramid of Power]], [[Room of Rites]], [[Tower of Winds]], [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Throne Room]] | |dungeon= {{List|[[Level-9]], [[Ganon's Castle]], [[Ganon's Tower]], [[Pyramid of Power]], [[Room of Rites]], [[Tower of Winds]], [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Throne Room]]}} | ||
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|attack= | |attack= | ||
|weakness= [[Silver Arrow]]s, [[Master Sword]], [[Four Sword]], [[Dead Man's Volley]], [[Light Arrow]]s, [[Ancient Arrow]]s | |weakness= {{List|[[Silver Arrow]]s, [[Master Sword]], [[Four Sword]], [[Dead Man's Volley]], [[Light Arrow]]s, [[Ancient Arrow]]s}} | ||
|reward= | |reward= | ||
|exp= | |exp= | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Introduced in {{TLoZ|-}} as a monstrous Prince of Darkness, Ganon's character has seen much development throughout the series, from being a simple monster to a powerful warlock with deeper motives to his actions.<ref name=covet>{{Cite|My country lay within a vast desert. When the sun rose into the sky, a burning wind punished my lands, searing the world. And when the moon climbed into the dark of night, a frigid gale pierced our homes. No matter when it came, the wind carried the same thing... Death. But the winds that blew across the green fields of Hyrule brought something other than suffering and ruin. I coveted that wind, I suppose.|Ganon|TWW}}</ref> As the incarnation of the Demon King [[Demise]]'s hatred for those with the blood of the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and the spirit of the [[Link|hero]] (or, according to the {{HH}}, the reincarnation of Demise himself),<ref>{{Cite Person|quote=This game talks about the birth of the Master Sword, and it touches on why Ganondorf showed up. If you play it, I think you'll get some understanding on that. It connects to Ocarina, so if you play Ocarina of Time 3D and move on to this game, I think you'll catch on to a lot of things.|name=Eiji Aonuma|url=http://www.1up.com/news/eiji-aonuma-wraps-zelda-skyward|title=Eiji Aonuma interview}}</ref> Ganon is destined to eternally reincarnate to pursue world domination.<ref name="Demise's final words">{{Cite|Extraordinary. You stand as a paragon of your kind, human. You fight like no human or demon I have ever known. Though this is not the end. My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again! Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A cyclical tale arose from an ancient battle...|book=HH|page=91}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=However, the destruction of Demise was not the end of the battle. It was the beginning of a curse: a never ending cycle of the reincarnation of the Demon King, whose hatred for those with the blood of the Goddess and the Spirit of the Hero is everlasting|book=HH|page=76}}</ref> In most cases though, he makes a return after being resurrected or breaking a seal. {{FSA}} is a notable exception, featuring a reincarnated Ganondorf.<ref name=FSA-reincarnation>{{Cite Book|quote=Four Swords Adventures: The Reincarnation of Ganondorf |book=HH|page= 69}}</ref> The original Ganondorf from {{OoT}} appears in | Introduced in {{TLoZ|-}} as a monstrous Prince of Darkness, Ganon's character has seen much development throughout the series, from being a simple monster to a powerful warlock with deeper motives to his actions.<ref name=covet>{{Cite|My country lay within a vast desert. When the sun rose into the sky, a burning wind punished my lands, searing the world. And when the moon climbed into the dark of night, a frigid gale pierced our homes. No matter when it came, the wind carried the same thing... Death. But the winds that blew across the green fields of Hyrule brought something other than suffering and ruin. I coveted that wind, I suppose.|Ganon|TWW}}</ref> As the incarnation of the Demon King [[Demise]]'s hatred for those with the blood of the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and the spirit of the [[Link|hero]] (or, according to the {{HH}}, the reincarnation of Demise himself),<ref>{{Cite Person|quote=This game talks about the birth of the Master Sword, and it touches on why Ganondorf showed up. If you play it, I think you'll get some understanding on that. It connects to Ocarina, so if you play Ocarina of Time 3D and move on to this game, I think you'll catch on to a lot of things.|name=Eiji Aonuma|url=http://www.1up.com/news/eiji-aonuma-wraps-zelda-skyward|title=Eiji Aonuma interview}}</ref> Ganon is destined to eternally reincarnate to pursue world domination.<ref name="Demise's final words">{{Cite|Extraordinary. You stand as a paragon of your kind, human. You fight like no human or demon I have ever known. Though this is not the end. My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again! Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A cyclical tale arose from an ancient battle...|book=HH|page=91}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=However, the destruction of Demise was not the end of the battle. It was the beginning of a curse: a never ending cycle of the reincarnation of the Demon King, whose hatred for those with the blood of the Goddess and the Spirit of the Hero is everlasting|book=HH|page=76}}</ref> In most cases though, he makes a return after being resurrected or breaking a seal. {{FSA}} is a notable exception, featuring a reincarnated Ganondorf.<ref name=FSA-reincarnation>{{Cite Book|quote=Four Swords Adventures: The Reincarnation of Ganondorf |book=HH|page= 69}}</ref> The original Ganondorf from {{OoT}} appears in most of the other games, making him stand out from other villains as the same character from game-to-game. | ||
Ganon is the possessor of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]], imbued with the essence of the Goddess [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. This divine relic makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless mystical power, making him a grave threat to the land of [[Hyrule]] and the world. Additionally, Ganon is the source of darkness.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Ganon: The source of darkness, awaiting his return to power. |retrieved=November 16, 2015 |url=http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/history/ |title=Official Site - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS family of systems. |site=Zelda.com}}</ref> As stated in prophecy, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the [[Link|Hero]] who is chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]], Link. | Ganon is the possessor of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]], imbued with the essence of the Goddess [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. This divine relic makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless mystical power, making him a grave threat to the land of [[Hyrule]] and the world. Additionally, Ganon is the source of darkness.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Ganon: The source of darkness, awaiting his return to power. |retrieved=November 16, 2015 |url=http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/history/ |title=Official Site - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS family of systems. |site=Zelda.com}}</ref> As stated in prophecy, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the [[Link|Hero]] who is chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]], Link. | ||
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==={{TAoL|-}}=== | ==={{TAoL|-}}=== | ||
Many years prior to both {{TLoZ|-}} and {{TAoL|-}}, | Many years prior to both {{TLoZ|-}} and {{TAoL|-}}, a potential offshoot/follower of Ganon only known as the "[[Magician]]" attempted to gain the location of the Triforce of Courage by manipulating the [[Prince of Hyrule]],<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The true nature of the man who stubbornly hones in on the secret of the Triforce is uncertain. However, it’s possible that he is an offshoot of Ganon, much like Agahnim, or merely one of his followers.|book= HH|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page= 104}}</ref> the Magician dies casting a spell on Princess Zelda to make her fall asleep for eternity in revenge for her not revealing the Triforce of Courage's location. | ||
Years later, in {{TAoL}}, the evil power left behind by the vile heart of Ganon was causing chaos and ruin in Hyrule. as Ganon's army makes an attempt to revive him by sprinkling Link's blood onto Ganon's ashes, but this method would ultimately failed. | Years later, in {{TAoL}}, the evil power left behind by the vile heart of Ganon was causing chaos and ruin in Hyrule. as Ganon's army makes an attempt to revive him by sprinkling Link's blood onto Ganon's ashes, but this method would ultimately failed. | ||
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==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ||
[[File:ALttP Link Battling Ganon Artwork.jpg|thumb|center|350px|Link fighting against Ganon]] | [[File:ALttP Link Battling Ganon Artwork.jpg|thumb|center|350px|Link fighting against Ganon]] | ||
{{ALttP|-}} gives an altered version of the events of {{OoT|-}}. When Ganondorf discovered the lost knowledge of how to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] where the Triforce lay,<ref>{{Cite|...The Triforce will grant the wishes of whoever touches it, as long as that person lives... That is why it was hidden in the Golden Land. Only a select few knew of its location, but at some point that knowledge was lost... The person who rediscovered the Golden Land was Ganondorf the evil thief.|Maiden|ALttP}}</ref> he killed his minions in order to be the only one able to claim the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=In a long running battle, the leader of the thieves fought his way past his followers in a lust for the Golden Power. After vanquishing his own followers, the leader stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his blood-stained hands.|game=ALttP|page=5}}</ref> When he laid his hands upon it, the Sacred Realm changed into the [[Dark World]] and he was transformed into a boar-like demon, Ganon.<ref name="ALttP Wish"/><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Indeed, the King of Evil Ganon, the one who has threatened Hyrule so, was born at this time.|game= ALttP|version= Japanese|page= 7}}</ref>[[Category:A Link to the Past | {{ALttP|-}} gives an altered version of the events of {{OoT|-}}. When Ganondorf discovered the lost knowledge of how to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] where the Triforce lay,<ref>{{Cite|...The Triforce will grant the wishes of whoever touches it, as long as that person lives... That is why it was hidden in the Golden Land. Only a select few knew of its location, but at some point that knowledge was lost... The person who rediscovered the Golden Land was Ganondorf the evil thief.|Maiden|ALttP}}</ref> he killed his minions in order to be the only one able to claim the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=In a long running battle, the leader of the thieves fought his way past his followers in a lust for the Golden Power. After vanquishing his own followers, the leader stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his blood-stained hands.|game=ALttP|page=5}}</ref> When he laid his hands upon it, the Sacred Realm changed into the [[Dark World]] and he was transformed into a boar-like demon, Ganon.<ref name="ALttP Wish"/><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Indeed, the King of Evil Ganon, the one who has threatened Hyrule so, was born at this time.|game= ALttP|version= Japanese|page= 7}}</ref>[[Category:A Link to the Past articles needing attention]]<!-- The quote should contain the original Japanese text and use Template:Romanize to translate.--> Ganon waged war against Hyrule, and in a fierce battle the [[Knights of Hyrule]] engaged Ganon while the [[Sage]]s sealed the entrance to the Dark World, casting Ganon into it.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The Knights took the full brunt of the fierce attack, and although they fought courageously many a brave soul was lost that day, However, their lives were not lost in vain, for they bought precious time for the Seven Wise Men to magically seal Ganon in the Golden land.|game=ALttP|page=6}}</ref> | ||
Many years later, Ganon uses the wizard [[Agahnim]] to break free from the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|I never imagined a boy like you could give me so much trouble. It's unbelievable that you defeated my alter ego, Agahnim the Dark Wizard, twice!|Ganon|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Agahnim has seized control of the castle and is now trying to open the seven wise men's seal.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> Agahnim manages to win the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and eventually takes control of [[Hyrule]] himself.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Pestilence and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, ravaged the land. [...] He offered rewards for anyone who could find the source of these troubles. In answer to these summons a stranger named Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen form of magic. As a reward, the king gave him a new position as chief advisor and heir to the Seven Wise Men.|game=ALttP|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country with his magic...|game=ALttP|page=7}}</ref> He attempts to break the | Many years later, Ganon uses the wizard [[Agahnim]] to break free from the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|I never imagined a boy like you could give me so much trouble. It's unbelievable that you defeated my alter ego, Agahnim the Dark Wizard, twice!|Ganon|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Agahnim has seized control of the castle and is now trying to open the seven wise men's seal.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> Agahnim manages to win the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and eventually takes control of [[Hyrule]] himself.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Pestilence and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, ravaged the land. [...] He offered rewards for anyone who could find the source of these troubles. In answer to these summons a stranger named Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen form of magic. As a reward, the king gave him a new position as chief advisor and heir to the Seven Wise Men.|game=ALttP|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country with his magic...|game=ALttP|page=7}}</ref> He attempts to break the {{Term|ALttP|Seal of the Seven Wise Men|link}} on Ganon by sending the seven [[Maiden]]s, descendants of the [[Sage#A Link to the Past|Seven Sages]], into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|A mysterious wizard known as Agahnim came to Hyrule to release the seal. He eliminated the good King of Hyrule... Through evil magic, he began to make descendants of the seven wise men vanish, one after another.|N/A|ALttP}}</ref> However, he is temporarily stopped when [[Link]] helps the final maiden, [[Princess Zelda]], to escape. While Link is trying to acquire the [[Master Sword]] to defeat Agahnim, the wizard finds Princess Zelda and sends her to the Dark World. This breaks the seal and allows Ganon's influence to fully spread across the [[Light World]] as well. After suffering a defeat by Link, Agahnim uses his powers to transport Link into the Dark World. | ||
[[File:ALttP Ganon Bat Sprite.png|left||Ganon's bat form]] | [[File:ALttP Ganon Bat Sprite.png|left||Ganon's bat form]] | ||
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During the events of {{OoT|-}}, Ganondorf is striving to conquer the lands of Hyrule and obtain the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|They say that Ganondorf is not satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref> In order to access the Triforce within the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf sought the three [[Spiritual Stones]] from the [[Kokiri]], [[Goron]]s, and [[Zora]]s. When they refused to hand them over, he placed a death curse upon the [[Great Deku Tree]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]], and blocked off [[Dodongo's Cavern]] with a gigantic boulder.<ref>{{Cite|All this trouble must have been caused by that Gerudo thief, Ganondorf! He said, "Give me the Spiritual Stone! Only then will I open the cave for you!|Darunia|OoT}}</ref> At the same time, he pledged false allegiance to the [[King of Hyrule]] to gain his trust.<ref name=allegiance>{{Cite|That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> | During the events of {{OoT|-}}, Ganondorf is striving to conquer the lands of Hyrule and obtain the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|They say that Ganondorf is not satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref> In order to access the Triforce within the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf sought the three [[Spiritual Stones]] from the [[Kokiri]], [[Goron]]s, and [[Zora]]s. When they refused to hand them over, he placed a death curse upon the [[Great Deku Tree]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]], and blocked off [[Dodongo's Cavern]] with a gigantic boulder.<ref>{{Cite|All this trouble must have been caused by that Gerudo thief, Ganondorf! He said, "Give me the Spiritual Stone! Only then will I open the cave for you!|Darunia|OoT}}</ref> At the same time, he pledged false allegiance to the [[King of Hyrule]] to gain his trust.<ref name=allegiance>{{Cite|That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> | ||
[[Princess Zelda]], however, senses the pure evil within Ganondorf and asks for Link's aid to prevent Ganondorf from obtaining the Triforce.<ref>{{Cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=allegiance/> Ganondorf eventually betrays the King and assaults [[Hyrule Castle]] while Link gathers the three Spiritual Stones.<ref>{{Cite|On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered after a short time.|Impa|OoT}}</ref> The young hero returns in time to see Zelda and [[Impa]] flee while being pursued by Ganondorf on his [[Ganondorf's | [[Princess Zelda]], however, senses the pure evil within Ganondorf and asks for Link's aid to prevent Ganondorf from obtaining the Triforce.<ref>{{Cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=allegiance/> Ganondorf eventually betrays the King and assaults [[Hyrule Castle]] while Link gathers the three Spiritual Stones.<ref>{{Cite|On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered after a short time.|Impa|OoT}}</ref> The young hero returns in time to see Zelda and [[Impa]] flee while being pursued by Ganondorf on his [[Ganondorf's Horse|Horse]]. When Ganondorf demands Link tell him in which direction the two had fled, Link refuses and is attacked by the King of the Gerudo, who proclaims he will soon rule the world.<ref>{{Cite|You must have seen the white horse gallop past just now... Which way did it go?! Answer me!! […] Pathetic little fool! Do you realize who you are dealing with?! I am Ganondorf! And soon, I will rule the world!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref> When Link, shortly thereafter, opens the entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf sneakily follows him and seizes the opportunity to obtain the Triforce, with partial success.<ref>{{Cite|As I thought, you held the keys to the Door of Time! You have led me to the gates of the Sacred Realm...Yes, I owe it all to you, kid!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name="Gerudo King of Thieves"/> As he touched the Triforce, however, it split into three pieces, leaving Ganondorf with only the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{Cite|He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the Triforce of Power remained in Ganondorf's hand.|Impa|OoT}}</ref> | ||
During the seven years Link was in suspended animation, Ganondorf conquered the Kingdom of Hyrule, transforming the feudal-style [[Hyrule Castle]] into [[Ganon's Castle]], a tiered near-cylindrical skyscraper resting on a floating island that hovered above a large lake of lava. He had the [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]] completely decimated, left in ruins, and populated by the [[ReDead]], causing many Hylians to flee to [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> | During the seven years Link was in suspended animation, Ganondorf conquered the Kingdom of Hyrule, transforming the feudal-style [[Hyrule Castle]] into [[Ganon's Castle]], a tiered near-cylindrical skyscraper resting on a floating island that hovered above a large lake of lava. He had the [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]] completely decimated, left in ruins, and populated by the [[ReDead]], causing many Hylians to flee to [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|Since Ganondorf came, people in the Castle Town have gone, places have been ruined, and monsters are wandering everywhere.|Malon|OoT}}</ref> | ||
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Long before the events in {{TWW}} but well after {{OoT|-}}, Ganondorf managed to escape from his seal and wreak havoc in [[Hyrule]] once more. Climbing from the Earth in his beast form Ganon, he attacked the Kingdom of Hyrule and easily took control of it.<ref>{{Cite|Once, long ago, this land of Hyrule was turned into a world of shadows by Ganon, who sought to obtain the power of the gods for his own evil ends.| | Long before the events in {{TWW}} but well after {{OoT|-}}, Ganondorf managed to escape from his seal and wreak havoc in [[Hyrule]] once more. Climbing from the Earth in his beast form Ganon, he attacked the Kingdom of Hyrule and easily took control of it.<ref>{{Cite|Once, long ago, this land of Hyrule was turned into a world of shadows by Ganon, who sought to obtain the power of the gods for his own evil ends.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> No hero appeared this time and the [[Golden Goddesses|gods]] were forced to [[Great Flood|flood Hyrule]] in order to stop Ganon.<ref>{{Cite|My power alone could not stop the fiend, and our only choice was to leave the fate of the kingdom in the hands of the gods...|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule |TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|When the gods heard our pleas, they chose to seal away not only Ganon, but Hyrule itself...|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Our fair kingdom was soon buried beneath the waves, forgotten at the bottom of the ocean.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> | ||
However, Ganon breaks free, rising up from his ocean prison, and subsequently begins to rebuild his army.<ref>{{Cite|The events which we have long feared seem to have been set into motion. Yes. It seems Ganon has returned. There can be no other explanation.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|After his defeat at the hands of the Hero of Time, Ganondorf was sealed away...but not for all time. He was revived, and he returned to Hyrule in a red wrath.|Laruto|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I knew there was a reason the monsters had begun to congregate in the regions around my wood. Now I understand it. He has returned... Ganon has returned...|Great Deku Tree|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|He is the very same Ganon... The emperor of the dark realm the ancient legends speak of...| | However, Ganon breaks free, rising up from his ocean prison, and subsequently begins to rebuild his army.<ref>{{Cite|The events which we have long feared seem to have been set into motion. Yes. It seems Ganon has returned. There can be no other explanation.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|After his defeat at the hands of the Hero of Time, Ganondorf was sealed away...but not for all time. He was revived, and he returned to Hyrule in a red wrath.|Laruto|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I knew there was a reason the monsters had begun to congregate in the regions around my wood. Now I understand it. He has returned... Ganon has returned...|Great Deku Tree|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|He is the very same Ganon... The emperor of the dark realm the ancient legends speak of...|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Still wanting to obtain the [[Triforce]], he sends one of his minions, the [[Helmaroc King]], on a search for "young girls with pointy ears" hoping to find [[Princess Zelda]], the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon will be searching frantically for this child in an attempt to get the power of the gods that she possesses. He will not rest until he has found her.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> He sends two more of his minions, [[Jalhalla]] and [[Molgera]] to kill the [[Sage]]s of Earth and Wind, [[Laruto]] and [[Fado (The Wind Waker)|Fado]], so the Master Sword doesn't have the power to repel evil. Among the girls kidnapped is [[Link]]'s sister, [[Aryll]], and thus Link sets off on his adventure to rescue her. Link finds Ganondorf's hideout, the [[Forsaken Fortress]], where Ganondorf had Link thrown far away into the ocean after being caught by the Helmaroc King.<ref>{{Cite|My name is Ganondorf... And I am the master of Forsaken Fortress.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Later, it is revealed that Ganondorf has limited magic strength, for his powers were sealed away by the gods with the aid of the [[Master Sword]], which by that time had already been weakened by the deaths of the Sages of Earth and Wind. However, without this knowledge, Link himself takes the Master Sword, and thus removes the only barrier restraining Ganondorf's power.<ref name="Magic Seal">{{Cite|Foolish child. While that sword is indeed the {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|blade of evil's bane}}, at the same time, it has long played another role... You see, it is also a sort of key... a most wretched little key that has kept the {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|seal}} on me and my magic intact!|Ganondorf|TWWHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|By withdrawing the blade, you have {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|broken}} that {{Color|TWWHD Vermilion|seal}}...|Ganondorf|TWWHD}}</ref> | ||
[[File:TWW Ganondorf Backhands Link.png|right|thumb|300px|The Master Sword's blade dull, Ganondorf easily repels Link's attack]] | [[File:TWW Ganondorf Backhands Link.png|right|thumb|300px|The Master Sword's blade dull, Ganondorf easily repels Link's attack]] | ||
Soon afterwards atop the Forsaken Fortress, Ganondorf reveals that the Master Sword is dull; its power to banish evil is gone, having planned for that outcome.<ref>{{Cite|You cannot defeat me with a blade that does not sparkle with the power to repel evil! What you hold is useless.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Its power is gone, and its edges are dull!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And yet...unfortunately, due to Ganondorf's evil designs, the Master Sword you hold has lost this power.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You cannot defeat Ganon until the power to repel evil has been returned to the Master Sword.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> Link and the [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|pirate]] captain, [[Tetra]], narrowly escape safely with the help of the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]] and the [[Rito]] before Ganondorf can seize Tetra, who he finds is actually Princess Zelda and the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{Cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you... Princess Zelda!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> After this, Zelda is hidden inside the underwater [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] in Hyrule and Link begins his quest to reawaken the Master Sword, whose power had vanished since Ganondorf had murdered the Sages in charge of keeping the power within the sacred blade.<ref>{{Cite|You must protect Zelda. She cannot be permitted to fall into the hands of Ganon.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref> Once Link finally achieves his goals of finding the Triforce of Courage and restoring the Master Sword to its former glory to become the Hero of the Winds, Ganondorf locates their haven and consequently captures Zelda, whom he takes to his underwater {{Term|TWWHD|Ganon's Castle|link|display=Castle}}.<ref>{{Cite|So, despite our efforts, the princess has fallen into Ganon's hands...| | Soon afterwards atop the Forsaken Fortress, Ganondorf reveals that the Master Sword is dull; its power to banish evil is gone, having planned for that outcome.<ref>{{Cite|You cannot defeat me with a blade that does not sparkle with the power to repel evil! What you hold is useless.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Its power is gone, and its edges are dull!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And yet...unfortunately, due to Ganondorf's evil designs, the Master Sword you hold has lost this power.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You cannot defeat Ganon until the power to repel evil has been returned to the Master Sword.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> Link and the [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|pirate]] captain, [[Tetra]], narrowly escape safely with the help of the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]] and the [[Rito]] before Ganondorf can seize Tetra, who he finds is actually Princess Zelda and the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{Cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you... Princess Zelda!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> After this, Zelda is hidden inside the underwater [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] in Hyrule and Link begins his quest to reawaken the Master Sword, whose power had vanished since Ganondorf had murdered the Sages in charge of keeping the power within the sacred blade.<ref>{{Cite|You must protect Zelda. She cannot be permitted to fall into the hands of Ganon.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref> Once Link finally achieves his goals of finding the Triforce of Courage and restoring the Master Sword to its former glory to become the Hero of the Winds, Ganondorf locates their haven and consequently captures Zelda, whom he takes to his underwater {{Term|TWWHD|Ganon's Castle|link|display=Castle}}.<ref>{{Cite|So, despite our efforts, the princess has fallen into Ganon's hands...|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Beyond the bridge on the far side of the castle stands Ganon's Tower. I am certain Zelda is being held there.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Link finds Zelda unharmed, lying in a bed, sleeping, with Ganondorf watching over her and her dreams.<ref>{{Cite|I can see this girl's dreams... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans as far as the eye can see.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> However, before Link has any chance to approach, Ganondorf unleashes a bewitched, [[Puppet Ganon|giant puppet]] of his beast form, which Link defeats.<ref>{{Cite|This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> Ganondorf finally reappears to challenge Link, and with Zelda in his arm, he rises to the rooftop of the Tower. | ||
Soon after Link reaches the rooftop, Ganondorf speaks to him about his reasons for desperately searching for the Triforce pieces, revealing a little of his origins from the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]] and his desire to take over the green landscapes of Hyrule. When he declares that he already has in his possession the Triforce of Wisdom, Ganondorf suddenly rushes against Link and delivers swift, hard punches to the face that leave Link half-conscious and knocking the Master Sword out of reach. Ganondorf, using his Triforce of Power, summons the two missing Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda and reforms the full [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|When power, wisdom, and courage come together, the gods would have no choice but to come down...|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Nevertheless, right before Ganondorf is able to touch the Triforce and make his wish come true of conquering Hyrule, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], the last [[King of Hyrule]], appears to touch the Triforce first and makes the wish of permanently washing away the ancient land of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Gods of the Triforce! Hear that which I desire! Hope! I desire hope for these children! Give them a future! Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!!| | Soon after Link reaches the rooftop, Ganondorf speaks to him about his reasons for desperately searching for the Triforce pieces, revealing a little of his origins from the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]] and his desire to take over the green landscapes of Hyrule. When he declares that he already has in his possession the Triforce of Wisdom, Ganondorf suddenly rushes against Link and delivers swift, hard punches to the face that leave Link half-conscious and knocking the Master Sword out of reach. Ganondorf, using his Triforce of Power, summons the two missing Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda and reforms the full [[Triforce]].<ref>{{Cite|When power, wisdom, and courage come together, the gods would have no choice but to come down...|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Nevertheless, right before Ganondorf is able to touch the Triforce and make his wish come true of conquering Hyrule, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], the last [[King of Hyrule]], appears to touch the Triforce first and makes the wish of permanently washing away the ancient land of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Gods of the Triforce! Hear that which I desire! Hope! I desire hope for these children! Give them a future! Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!!|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ganondorf! May you drown with Hyrule!!!|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> The Triforce disappears and water starts pouring through the protective barrier into the land of Hyrule as Ganondorf laughs scornfully. Link wakes up at that point and Zelda approaches him holding the Master Sword for Link to engage Ganondorf in one last battle. Ultimately with Zelda's aid, Ganondorf is defeated when Link deals the final blow by plunging the Master Sword straight into Ganondorf's forehead, turning him into stone<ref>{{Cite|It is none other than the Master Sword...The blade of evil's bane. It is the only sword that can banish Ganon from the world above!|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> and killing him.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote=There was no blood, and he turned to stone, and died.|name=Nate Bihldorff|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/2205|title=Nintendo World Report - The Treehouse Interview}}</ref> Immediately before his death, however, Ganondorf, with slight satisfaction, referenced the brutal winds that had long plagued the Gerudo.<ref>{{Cite|Ughnn… Heh heh… The wind… It is blowing…|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> His body remains atop the Tower under the [[Great Sea]] with the Master Sword in his head, and the ocean finally drowns Hyrule under the Great Sea. With his death, Ganondorf was freed of his obsessive desire for the Triforce.<ref name="E 21">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |page= 21}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:BotW Link Calamity Ganon.png|thumb|left|Link confronting Calamity Ganon]] | [[File:BotW Link Calamity Ganon.png|thumb|left|Link confronting Calamity Ganon]] | ||
Ganon reappears in {{BotW}}, known as the Calamity Ganon or simply Ganon for short.<ref>{{Cite|Calamity Ganon|N/A|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I am a humble monk, blessed with the sight of the Goddess Hylia and dedicated to helping those who seek to defeat Ganon.|Monk|BotW}}</ref> The Calamity Ganon is known as a primal evil that has appeared throughout Hyrule's history.<ref>{{Cite|The history of the royal family of Hyrule is also the history of Calamity Ganon, a primal evil that has endured over the ages.|Impa|BotW}}</ref> Ten thousand years before the events of {{BotW|-}}, he appeared to ravage the world.<ref>{{Cite|Upon Ganon's inevitable return to Hyrule, the princess and the hero fought alongside these four Champions against this ancient evil.|Impa|BotW}}</ref> In preparation for this, the [[Sheikah]] built a massive army of mechanical protectors called [[ | Ganon reappears in {{BotW}}, known as the Calamity Ganon or simply Ganon for short.<ref>{{Cite|Calamity Ganon|N/A|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I am a humble monk, blessed with the sight of the Goddess Hylia and dedicated to helping those who seek to defeat Ganon.|Monk|BotW}}</ref> The Calamity Ganon is known as a primal evil that has appeared throughout Hyrule's history.<ref>{{Cite|The history of the royal family of Hyrule is also the history of Calamity Ganon, a primal evil that has endured over the ages.|Impa|BotW}}</ref> Ten thousand years before the events of {{BotW|-}}, he appeared to ravage the world.<ref>{{Cite|Upon Ganon's inevitable return to Hyrule, the princess and the hero fought alongside these four Champions against this ancient evil.|Impa|BotW}}</ref> In preparation for this, the [[Sheikah]] built a massive army of mechanical protectors called [[Guardian]]s to aid the Hero and the Princess.<ref>{{Cite|The people thought it wise to utilize their technological prowess to ensure the safety of the land, should Calamity Ganon ever return. They constructed four mechanical wonders that came to be known as the Divine Beasts. They also built a legion of autonomous weapons called Guardians.|Impa|BotW}}</ref> Four massive mobile fortresses known as [[Divine Beast]]s served as the centerpieces of this army. With this collaboration between the Sheikah and the Hylians, Ganon was sealed beneath Hyrule Castle where it lay dormant for several millennia. | ||
One hundred years prior to the game, a prophecy warned of the return of Calamity Ganon.<ref>{{Cite|The return of Ganon looms—a dark force taunting us from afar. I must learn all I can about the relics so we can stop him. If the fortune-teller's prophecy is to be believed, there isn't much time left...|Zelda|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Stories of Ganon were passed from generation to generation in the form of legends and fairy tales. But there was also...a prophecy. "The signs of a resurrection of Calamity Ganon are clear. And the power to oppose it lies dormant beneath the ground."|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Hoping to prepare in the same fashion as their ancestors, the people of Hyrule began working to locate and excavate the Divine Beasts and Guardians.<ref>{{Cite|We decided to heed the prophecy and began excavating large areas of land. It wasn't long before we discovered several ancient relics made by the hands of our distant ancestors. These relics, the Divine Beats, were giant machines piloted by warriors. We also found the Guardians, an army of mechanical soldiers that fought autonomously.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Four [[Champion]]s from each of Hyrule's races were chosen to pilot the Divine Beast of their people<ref>{{Cite|We selected four skilled individuals from across Hyrule and tasked them with the duty of piloting the Divine Beasts.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> and the restoration of the mechanical army seemed to be a phenomenal success.<ref>{{Cite|The princess, her appointed knight, and the rest of the Champions were on the brink of sealing away Ganon...|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Meanwhile, Princess Zelda worked to awaken her sealing powers alongside a young knight, Link, who had been appointed as her protector.<ref>{{Cite|One hundred years ago, there was a princess set to inherit a sacred power and a skilled knight at her side.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Zelda was determined to awaken her power and prayed at the three springs of the goddesses in Hyrule, but her efforts were met with failure.<ref>{{Cite|So you didn't feel anything? No power at all?|Revali|BotW}}<br />{{Cite|I'm sorry, no.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref> Minutes after she had finished praying at the [[Spring of Wisdom]], the Calamity broke his seal and rose up around the castle. In a move that surprised everyone, however, he managed to corrupt the entire Guardian army with its Malice and turned them against Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon was cunning, and he responded with a plan beyond our imagining. He appeared from deep below Hyrule Castle, seized control of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts, and turned them against us.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Even the Divine Beasts, with their pilots slain, fell under the control of incarnations of Ganon's [[Malice]].<ref>{{Cite|That...thing is one of Ganon's creations.|Mipha|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You're here to wrest control of Medoh away from Ganon, correct?|Revali|BotW}}</ref> With their strongest weapons turned against them, Hyrule was laid to ruin and Link grievously wounded, requiring him to sleep in a [[Shrine of Resurrection|Sheikah healing chamber]] for 100 years.<ref>{{Cite|The appointed knight, gravely wounded, collapsed while defending the princess...And thus, the kingdom of Hyrule was devastated absolutely by Calamity Ganon.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite| I spoke with Purah about the Shrine of Resurrection we discovered earlier. As we speculated, this particular shrine is, in fact, a medical facility with the power to heal. It also has a long-term stasis function that can be activated and maintained until healing is complete.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You have been asleep for the past 100 years.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref> Princess Zelda went to confront the Calamity Ganon on her own and managed to seal him once more, though this required her to also become his prisoner to maintain the seal.<ref name="Old Man"/> | One hundred years prior to the game, a prophecy warned of the return of Calamity Ganon.<ref>{{Cite|The return of Ganon looms—a dark force taunting us from afar. I must learn all I can about the relics so we can stop him. If the fortune-teller's prophecy is to be believed, there isn't much time left...|Zelda|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Stories of Ganon were passed from generation to generation in the form of legends and fairy tales. But there was also...a prophecy. "The signs of a resurrection of Calamity Ganon are clear. And the power to oppose it lies dormant beneath the ground."|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Hoping to prepare in the same fashion as their ancestors, the people of Hyrule began working to locate and excavate the Divine Beasts and Guardians.<ref>{{Cite|We decided to heed the prophecy and began excavating large areas of land. It wasn't long before we discovered several ancient relics made by the hands of our distant ancestors. These relics, the Divine Beats, were giant machines piloted by warriors. We also found the Guardians, an army of mechanical soldiers that fought autonomously.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Four [[Champion]]s from each of Hyrule's races were chosen to pilot the Divine Beast of their people<ref>{{Cite|We selected four skilled individuals from across Hyrule and tasked them with the duty of piloting the Divine Beasts.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> and the restoration of the mechanical army seemed to be a phenomenal success.<ref>{{Cite|The princess, her appointed knight, and the rest of the Champions were on the brink of sealing away Ganon...|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Meanwhile, Princess Zelda worked to awaken her sealing powers alongside a young knight, Link, who had been appointed as her protector.<ref>{{Cite|One hundred years ago, there was a princess set to inherit a sacred power and a skilled knight at her side.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Zelda was determined to awaken her power and prayed at the three springs of the goddesses in Hyrule, but her efforts were met with failure.<ref>{{Cite|So you didn't feel anything? No power at all?|Revali|BotW}}<br />{{Cite|I'm sorry, no.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref> Minutes after she had finished praying at the [[Spring of Wisdom]], the Calamity broke his seal and rose up around the castle. In a move that surprised everyone, however, he managed to corrupt the entire Guardian army with its Malice and turned them against Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon was cunning, and he responded with a plan beyond our imagining. He appeared from deep below Hyrule Castle, seized control of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts, and turned them against us.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref> Even the Divine Beasts, with their pilots slain, fell under the control of incarnations of Ganon's [[Malice]].<ref>{{Cite|That...thing is one of Ganon's creations.|Mipha|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You're here to wrest control of Medoh away from Ganon, correct?|Revali|BotW}}</ref> With their strongest weapons turned against them, Hyrule was laid to ruin and Link grievously wounded, requiring him to sleep in a [[Shrine of Resurrection|Sheikah healing chamber]] for 100 years.<ref>{{Cite|The appointed knight, gravely wounded, collapsed while defending the princess...And thus, the kingdom of Hyrule was devastated absolutely by Calamity Ganon.|King Rhoam|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite| I spoke with Purah about the Shrine of Resurrection we discovered earlier. As we speculated, this particular shrine is, in fact, a medical facility with the power to heal. It also has a long-term stasis function that can be activated and maintained until healing is complete.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You have been asleep for the past 100 years.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref> Princess Zelda went to confront the Calamity Ganon on her own and managed to seal him once more, though this required her to also become his prisoner to maintain the seal.<ref name="Old Man"/> | ||
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[[File:TotK Ganondorf Model 2.png|thumb|right|{{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body]] | [[File:TotK Ganondorf Model 2.png|thumb|right|{{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body]] | ||
{{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}} appears deep underground in {{TotK}}. As {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda|link}} are exploring a {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|link}} underground, they discover {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body on an altar. His body exudes {{Term|TotK| | {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf|link}} appears deep underground in {{TotK}}. As {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda|link}} are exploring a {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|link}} underground, they discover {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body on an altar. His body exudes {{Term|TotK|Gloom|link}} as he is held by the chest by a glowing green hand. When the two approach him, he awakens and attacks them with his {{Term|TotK|Gloom}}. This corrupts {{Term|TotK|Link}}'s arm and causes {{Term|TotK|Princess Zelda}} to fall into a chasm below. To save {{Term|TotK|Link}}, the hand releases {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}, only to allow {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} to expel even more {{Term|TotK|Malice}}. At some point, {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} restores his body and returns to the surface of {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}} atop the {{Term|TotK|Great Plateau|link}}. He can be heard saying, "Do not look away. You witness a king's revival...and the birth of his new world." | ||
Wall paintings inside the {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|display=Ruins}} containing {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body depict a {{Term|TotK|Gerudo|link}} warrior on horseback wielding {{Term|TotK|Ganon|link}}'s signature weapon, a {{Term|TotK|Trident|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo of America |published= June 11, 2019 |retrieved= October 27, 2022 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00 |title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - First Look Trailer - Nintendo E3 2019 |site= YouTube |type= Video}}</ref> The entrance to the {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|display=Ruins}} is marked with a carving of a {{Term|TotK|Boar|link}}, which is both the primary form that {{Term|TotK|Ganon}} takes as well as the {{Term|TotK|Zonai}} symbol for the {{Term|TotK|Triforce of Power|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The ruins are primarily animal themed, but with the history of the Triforce from an ancient perspective in mind. The designs are symbolic—using dragons (courage), owls (wisdom), and boars (power). And yes, their name is a pun. "Zonai" is a take on <i>nazo</i>, a word meaning "mystery" in Japanese. [laughs] |book= CaC |publisher= Dark Horse |page= 342}}</ref> {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s attire bears several instances of the {{Term|TotK|Crest of the Gerudo|link}} and he bears his favorite {{Term|TotK|Gem|link}}, a {{Term|TotK|Topaz|link}}, on his forehead.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 148}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 21}}</ref> As is the case for the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo|link}} prior to {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s invasion of {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule|link}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Era of the Hero of Time|link}}, he possesses round ears. Following this event, the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo}} developed pointed ears like {{Plural|TotK|Hylian|link}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 401}}</ref> indicating that this incarnation of {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} dates back before this biological change took place. | Wall paintings inside the {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|display=Ruins}} containing {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s mummified body depict a {{Term|TotK|Gerudo|link}} warrior on horseback wielding {{Term|TotK|Ganon|link}}'s signature weapon, a {{Term|TotK|Trident|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo of America |published= June 11, 2019 |retrieved= October 27, 2022 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00 |title= Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - First Look Trailer - Nintendo E3 2019 |site= YouTube |type= Video}}</ref> The entrance to the {{Term|TotK|Zonai Ruin|display=Ruins}} is marked with a carving of a {{Term|TotK|Boar|link}}, which is both the primary form that {{Term|TotK|Ganon}} takes as well as the {{Term|TotK|Zonai}} symbol for the {{Term|TotK|Triforce of Power|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The ruins are primarily animal themed, but with the history of the Triforce from an ancient perspective in mind. The designs are symbolic—using dragons (courage), owls (wisdom), and boars (power). And yes, their name is a pun. "Zonai" is a take on <i>nazo</i>, a word meaning "mystery" in Japanese. [laughs] |book= CaC |publisher= Dark Horse |page= 342}}</ref> {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}}'s attire bears several instances of the {{Term|TotK|Crest of the Gerudo|link}} and he bears his favorite {{Term|TotK|Gem|link}}, a {{Term|TotK|Topaz|link}}, on his forehead.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 148}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 21}}</ref> As is the case for the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo|link}} prior to {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf}}'s invasion of {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule|link}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Era of the Hero of Time|link}}, he possesses round ears. Following this event, the {{Term|TotK|Gerudo}} developed pointed ears like {{Plural|TotK|Hylian|link}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 401}}</ref> indicating that this incarnation of {{Term|TotK|Ganondorf}} dates back before this biological change took place. | ||
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In {{TWW}}, Ganondorf's character is given greater depth and a clearer motive for his villainy. He states that his desire to conquer Hyrule stems from the arduous life he and his people were subjected to living in the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]], a wasteland plagued by sandstorms and an unstable climate, which he compares unfavorably to the verdant landscape of [[Hyrule Field]] and the amenable life lived by the [[Hylian]]s.<ref name=covet/> | In {{TWW}}, Ganondorf's character is given greater depth and a clearer motive for his villainy. He states that his desire to conquer Hyrule stems from the arduous life he and his people were subjected to living in the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]], a wasteland plagued by sandstorms and an unstable climate, which he compares unfavorably to the verdant landscape of [[Hyrule Field]] and the amenable life lived by the [[Hylian]]s.<ref name=covet/> | ||
He is reborn in {{FSA}}, where, although he is still a Gerudo, he is not the king. He begins his transformation into the King of Darkness by violating the Gerudo taboo on the [[Pyramid]] and seeking out the [[Trident]].<ref name=Pyramid>{{Cite|The pyramid is sacred to our people. To have a criminal such as him enter... His presence stains its holy ground.|Gerudo|FSA}}</ref><ref | He is reborn in {{FSA}}, where, although he is still a Gerudo, he is not the king. He begins his transformation into the King of Darkness by violating the Gerudo taboo on the [[Pyramid]] and seeking out the [[Trident]].<ref name=Pyramid>{{Cite|The pyramid is sacred to our people. To have a criminal such as him enter... His presence stains its holy ground.|Gerudo|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Once every 100 years, a special child is born unto my people. That child is destined to be the mighty guardian of the Gerudo and the desert. But this child, its heart grew twisted with every passing year. The child became a man who hungered for power at any price.|Elder|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ganon...This beast was once of the Gerudo...Once human. He was called Ganondorf! King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> | ||
In {{SS}}, Ganon is revealed to be the incarnation of the everlasting hatred of the demon king [[Demise]] for those with the blood of the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and the spirit of the [[Link|hero]]. Thus, he is destined to eternally reincarnate, becoming the source of various conflicts in the history of Hyrule, which involve various incarnations of Zelda and Link.<ref name="Demise's final words"/> | In {{SS}}, Ganon is revealed to be the incarnation of the everlasting hatred of the demon king [[Demise]] for those with the blood of the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and the spirit of the [[Link|hero]]. Thus, he is destined to eternally reincarnate, becoming the source of various conflicts in the history of Hyrule, which involve various incarnations of Zelda and Link.<ref name="Demise's final words"/> | ||
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{{Main|Ganon/Other Appearances}} | {{Main|Ganon/Other Appearances}} | ||
Ganon is also featured in other media, including comics based on the games, animated shows, and the [[ssb:Super Smash Bros. (series)|{{SSBS|-}}]]. Although his appearance varies from the main series, Ganon is still the wielder of the Triforce of Power who seeks to rule Hyrule by using the power of the sacred relic, fighting against Princess Zelda and Link to reach his goal. Ganon also appeared in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]''. He can be summoned through Wisp by using the Ganondorf, Bokoblin, or 8-Bit Link amiibo. | Ganon is also featured in other media, including comics based on the games, animated shows, and the [[ssb:Super Smash Bros. (series)|{{SSBS|-}}]]. Although his appearance varies from the main series, Ganon is still the wielder of the Triforce of Power who seeks to rule Hyrule by using the power of the sacred relic, fighting against Princess Zelda and Link to reach his goal. Ganon also appeared in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]''. He can be summoned through Wisp by using the Ganondorf, Bokoblin, or 8-Bit Link amiibo. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||