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==Non-canon Appearances== | ==Non-canon Appearances== | ||
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===Animated Series=== | ===Animated Series=== | ||
[[File:Triforce of Wisdom (Underworld Connections).png|thumb|left|The Triforce of Wisdom]] | [[File:Triforce of Wisdom (Underworld Connections).png|thumb|left|The Triforce of Wisdom]] | ||
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In "Having a Ball", [[mew:Mother Brain|Mother Brain]] commands her two minions, King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard, to steal the Triforce; however, after they fail to take it due to the security system,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=That's the last time I get up for an alarm malfunction. That makes three times this week!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Mother Brain fires them and decides to go after the Triforce herself.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Perfect! She turned off the alarm. The Triforce is as good as mine! Once I get rid of you potato heads that is. [...] Let Ganon sleep forever! General Mother Brain is taking command!|name=Mother Brain|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> As revenge and with the alarm now turned off by Zelda since she thought it was malfunctioning, King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard go back and try to steal the Triforce yet again while Princess Zelda and Link are at a royal ball hosted by Princess Lana. They manage to take the Triforce of Power and the Triforce of Courage before Mother Brain arrives, but leave the Triforce of Wisdom in the middle of the room. When Mother Brain arrives, King Hippo uses the Triforce of Power's might to knock her out of the castle.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It's Mother Brain! Let's get out of here!|name=Eggplant Wizard|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Back at the party, Princess Zelda's energy begins to wane and she momentarily faints. Link explains that since there is a magic bond between the princess and the Triforce, she knows that something bad has happened to the sacred relic.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=There's a magic bond between them.|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Should the Triforce be destroyed, Zelda could die.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Something's happened to the Triforce. And if it's destroyed, it could finish her!|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> The next day, Link, Kevin, Lana and Zelda arrive at the chamber of the Triforce and see that all of the pieces except the Triforce of Wisdom have been stolen.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It's the Triforce of Wisdom! Thank goodness you're safe!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Zelda then uses the power of the Triforce of Wisdom to guide the group to the other two missing pieces, and the group eventually catches up with the foes. With Zelda's power weakening even more, Eggplant Wizard threatens to hurt Link and Kevin using the Triforce of Power if they come any closer.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Stand back! Or I'll veggie-size ya!|name=Eggplant Wizard|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> However, the heroes manage to retrieve the two Triforce pieces, raising all three pieces up to the sky and thus giving Zelda back her powers. | In "Having a Ball", [[mew:Mother Brain|Mother Brain]] commands her two minions, King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard, to steal the Triforce; however, after they fail to take it due to the security system,<ref>{{cite episode|quote=That's the last time I get up for an alarm malfunction. That makes three times this week!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Mother Brain fires them and decides to go after the Triforce herself.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Perfect! She turned off the alarm. The Triforce is as good as mine! Once I get rid of you potato heads that is. [...] Let Ganon sleep forever! General Mother Brain is taking command!|name=Mother Brain|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> As revenge and with the alarm now turned off by Zelda since she thought it was malfunctioning, King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard go back and try to steal the Triforce yet again while Princess Zelda and Link are at a royal ball hosted by Princess Lana. They manage to take the Triforce of Power and the Triforce of Courage before Mother Brain arrives, but leave the Triforce of Wisdom in the middle of the room. When Mother Brain arrives, King Hippo uses the Triforce of Power's might to knock her out of the castle.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It's Mother Brain! Let's get out of here!|name=Eggplant Wizard|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Back at the party, Princess Zelda's energy begins to wane and she momentarily faints. Link explains that since there is a magic bond between the princess and the Triforce, she knows that something bad has happened to the sacred relic.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=There's a magic bond between them.|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Should the Triforce be destroyed, Zelda could die.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Something's happened to the Triforce. And if it's destroyed, it could finish her!|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> The next day, Link, Kevin, Lana and Zelda arrive at the chamber of the Triforce and see that all of the pieces except the Triforce of Wisdom have been stolen.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=It's the Triforce of Wisdom! Thank goodness you're safe!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> Zelda then uses the power of the Triforce of Wisdom to guide the group to the other two missing pieces, and the group eventually catches up with the foes. With Zelda's power weakening even more, Eggplant Wizard threatens to hurt Link and Kevin using the Triforce of Power if they come any closer.<ref>{{cite episode|quote=Stand back! Or I'll veggie-size ya!|name=Eggplant Wizard|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=22}}</ref> However, the heroes manage to retrieve the two Triforce pieces, raising all three pieces up to the sky and thus giving Zelda back her powers. | ||
===''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch=== | |||
In {{GW}}, Link enters a cave unarmed to retrieve the four Triforce fragments. Each fragment is guarded by [[Aquamentus]]. Once he has retrieved all four fragments, Link reassembles the Triforce. | |||
===''The Legend of Zelda'' comic=== | |||
[[File:Triforce (VC).png|thumb|right|The three Triforce pieces in ''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]] | |||
The three Triforce pieces also appear in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''Legend of Zelda'' comic]] published by Valiant Comics. Like in the backstory of the original {{LOZ}}, Ganon leads his minions to attack Hyrule and thus allow him steal the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Then, one dark day, an evil army led by the Prince of Darkness, Ganon, attacked Hyrule and stole the Triforce of Power|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=1 (Bonus)}}</ref> Ganon, already a mighty magician, is turned almost invincible with the might of the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Triforce of Power makes Ganon, already a mighty magician, nearly invincible! If he should ever obtain the Triforce of Wisdom as well, he would conquer Hyrule with ease!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page= Bonus 1}}</ref> Because Ganon wielded the Triforce of Power without the Wisdom to use it, he was corrupted by its power and was twisted into the monster he is now.<ref>{{cite book|quote=HA HA HA. This is THE PRICE of Power! It corrupted and twisted YOU as it did me!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [The Price]}}</ref> Ganon is so dependent on the power of the Triforce that, if he ever loses it, he will slowly perish.<ref>{{cite book|quote=You're DYING because you lost the Power! If I give up the Triforce now--the same thing will happen to me!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [The Price]}}</ref> | |||
Ganon was unable to steal the Triforce of Wisdom since Zelda kept it safe from his clutches, for she knew that if the Prince of Darkness obtained the sacred relic, he would rule the kingdom forever.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Zelda, the princess of Hyrule, managed to save the Triforce of Wisdom, knowing that if Ganon ever possessed the Triforces of Wisdom and Power, he would rule the land forever.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=1 (Bonus)}}</ref> The Triforce of Wisdom is kept by Princess Zelda in North Palace, where its guidance helps her rule the kingdom wisely, and it also allows her to cast powerful magic spells when needed.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Triforce of Wisdom is kept by Princess Zelda in Hyrule's North Palace. Its guidance helps her rule the kingdom wisely. In times of dire need, the Triforce helps her cast powerful magic spells!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=Bonus 1}}</ref> Being the protector of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda must never allow her feelings interfere with her duty, even if it means risking Link's life.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Yet...to save Link's life, you offered to surrender the Triforce of Wisdom to the evil one. And yet...you have served the light of Wisdom long and well in the past. If give another chance--do you swear to never again let your feelings interfere with your '''duty'''?|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=8 [Choices]}}</ref> By doing so, the Triforce of Wisdom will grant Zelda the knowledge needed to wield the [[Silver Arrow]] and thus destroy Ganon with it.<ref>{{cite book|quote='''No!''' The Triforce of Wisdom is not a weapon. But it can grant you wisdom that will help you use the weapons of truth and light! Find a '''Silver Arrow'''. If your heart is true, the Triforce will help you use it to destroy Ganon.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=4 [Choices]}}</ref> | |||
The Triforce of Courage remained hidden until Link accomplished a daring quest, and it now rests within his heart.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Triforce of Courage, the most mysterious of the three, remained hidden for many years until Link accomplished a daring quest. Now the Triforce of Courage dwells in his heart, the secret of his greatest power.|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=Bonus 1}}</ref> | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)/Issue 3#The Power|The Power]]'', which heavily focuses on the three Triforce pieces, Link manages to steal the Triforce of Power from Ganon<ref>{{cite book|quote=Zelda: Link! You got the magic trophy!<br>Link: That's nothing! I got Ganon's Triforce!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=5}}</ref> and uses it to severely damage the Prince of Darkness with it.<ref>{{cite book|quote=It's over, Ganon! I have the power now! You've hounded me! Attacked me! Made my life miserable! I'll give you MERCY! The same mercy you've always given ME!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=}}</ref> Although Ganon attempts to reclaim the Triforce of Power,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Don't you see? I LET you capture the Triforce! And I can take it BACK! Triforce of Power! Return to your true MASTER!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=4}}</ref> the Triforce chooses to remain with Link.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Triforce chose you! It's not possible!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=4}}</ref> The young hero, blindly wanting more power, demands that Zelda turn over the Triforce of Wisdom to him,<ref>{{cite book|quote=I'm going after Ganon! I have to DESTROY HIM! But to crush him INSIDE Death Mountain where he's strongest, I need more power! I need the Triforce of Wisdom! I MUST HAVE IT! If I possess both Triforces, I can defeat Ganon once and for all!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [The Power]}}</ref> even going as far as firing a magic spell at the princess.<ref name=toc>{{cite book|quote=Your spell didn't harm me! How? The Triforce of Courage protected me! [...] The Triforce of Courage has left your heart...and come to me!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=7 [The Price]}}</ref> Because Link has misused the power of the Triforce, the Triforce of Courage leaves his heart and goes to Zelda to protect her from Link's malevolence.<ref name=toc/> It is not until the princess shows him how his lust of power has corrupted him that Link realizes he has become to turn into Ganon and what the price of that power is.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Don't you see what's happening?! You don't have to JOIN Ganon! You've BECOME Ganon!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=8 [The Price]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=There is a price either way. My LIFE, if I give up the Power! My SOUL, if I keep it! I choose to keep...MY SOUL!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=9 [The Price]}}</ref> By choosing to throw away the Triforce of Power in order to keep his soul, Link once again proves to be worthy of being the bearer of the Triforce of Courage, which restores his life after nearly dying in Zelda's arms.<ref>{{cite book|quote=And in doing so, you proved worthy of the Triforce of Courage! It returned to you, and restored your strength! It saved your life!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=10 [The Price]}}</ref> | |||
In [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)/Issue 5|Issue #5]], it is explained that once each decade an event known as the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)/Issue 5#Day of the Triforce|Day of the Triforce]] occurs. In such day, all three Triforce pieces disappear from Hyrule for one day, from dawn to dusk.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Yes, Zelda! The day has come... Once each day, princess, all three Triforces--Wisdom, Power, and Courage--disappear from Hyrule for one day, from dawn to dusk!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=1}}</ref> | |||
===Nintendo Adventure Books=== | ===Nintendo Adventure Books=== | ||
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After Link defeats Ganon, the [[Triforce]] rises from his body. The Essence of the Triforce tells Link that the Triforce is waiting for a new master now that Ganon has been defeated, asking that the young hero touch it with a wish in his heart.<ref>{{cite book|quote= Welcome, Link... I am the Essence of the Triforce. [...] You have totally destroyed Ganon. The Triforce is waiting for a new master. Its Golden Power is in your hands--touch it with a '''wish''' in your heart.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> After Link touches the Triforce, the Dark World vanishes and releases all of the people who had been trapped there, returning the longed-for peace to Hyrule.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Following Ganon's defeat, the Dark World vanished, releasing many who had been trapped there in monstrous form. The longed-for peace once again returned to Hyrule.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> | After Link defeats Ganon, the [[Triforce]] rises from his body. The Essence of the Triforce tells Link that the Triforce is waiting for a new master now that Ganon has been defeated, asking that the young hero touch it with a wish in his heart.<ref>{{cite book|quote= Welcome, Link... I am the Essence of the Triforce. [...] You have totally destroyed Ganon. The Triforce is waiting for a new master. Its Golden Power is in your hands--touch it with a '''wish''' in your heart.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> After Link touches the Triforce, the Dark World vanishes and releases all of the people who had been trapped there, returning the longed-for peace to Hyrule.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Following Ganon's defeat, the Dark World vanished, releasing many who had been trapped there in monstrous form. The longed-for peace once again returned to Hyrule.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> | ||
===Philips CD-i Games=== | |||
In {{FoE}} and {{WoG}}, [[Items in Link: The Faces of Evil#Triforce Map|Triforce Map]]s appear in each area, with the exception of the games' respective final areas. They appear at the beginning and end of each area, and are used to exit and return to the map screen. The maps that appear at the end of an area typically open up new areas. | |||
In ''The Wand of Gamelon'', the Triforce of Wisdom appears and the Triforce of Courage is mentioned. [[King Harkinian]] leaves for [[Gamelon]] to aid his cousin [[Duke Onkled]] against Ganon's forces, and takes the Triforce of Courage to protect him. The Triforce of Wisdom is owned by [[Impa]], which appears as a floating, blue pyramid. The Triforce of Wisdom appears to have the ability to look into events that have occurred and foresee events yet to happen, which Impa uses to assure Zelda that the King will safely return. When King Harkinian and Link fail to return after two months, Zelda and Impa leaves for Gamelon to find them. Throughout their adventures, Impa uses the Triforce of Wisdom to seek guidance as well as learn that several people, including the King, have been captured by several of Ganon's minions. | |||
===''Animal Crossing'' series=== | |||
In several ''{{np|Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing}}'' titles, the Triforce appears as a piece of furniture the villager character can acquire.<ref>{{cite|He who believes he has a pure heart is probably just a beast in denial.|Fortune #37|{{np|Animal Crossing: New Leaf}}}}</ref> When interacted with, the three parts of the Triforce separate and twirl about before reforming, mimicking the animation and sound effects of the {{ALttP}} title screen. | |||
In ''{{np|Animal Crossing: New Leaf|New Leaf}}'', {{np|Tree#Tree stumps|tree stumps}} can contain special patterns, including one of the Triforce. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''=== | ||
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{{Main|Triforce Slash}} | {{Main|Triforce Slash}} | ||
The Triforce appears in {{SSBB}} when Link and [[Toon Link]] perform their Final Smash upon obtaining a [[Smash Ball]]. Known as the [[Triforce Slash]], the Final Smash consists of light shooting out from the Triforce on the back of Link's hand, trapping the opponent as the young hero repeatedly attacks the foe with his sword. The Triforce Slash finishes off with Link making one last powerful slash at the opponent, which causes the victim to fly off. | The Triforce appears in {{SSBB}} when Link and [[Toon Link]] perform their Final Smash upon obtaining a [[Smash Ball]]. Known as the [[Triforce Slash]], the Final Smash consists of light shooting out from the Triforce on the back of Link's hand, trapping the opponent as the young hero repeatedly attacks the foe with his sword. The Triforce Slash finishes off with Link making one last powerful slash at the opponent, which causes the victim to fly off. | ||
===''Sonic Lost World''=== | ===''Sonic Lost World''=== | ||
