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The '''Dark World''' is a dimension parallel to the kingdom [[Hyrule]],{{Exp Game|ALttP|FSA}}<ref>{{Cite book|quote= '''There are two overworlds in ''A Link to the Past''. The Light World that Link calls home is a colorful and abundant place, with green forests, arid bluffs, and crystal-blue waters. In the Dark World that mirrors the Light World, the terrain is much the same, but everything is cast in a somber hue.|book= E|page= 229 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote= The world of ''Four Swords Adventures'' is vast and varied, stretching from Death Mountain to the Desert of Trouble, and even the Dark World.|book= E|page= 267 {{Exp Game|FSA}}}}</ref> which is referred to as being a part the [[Light World]] in contrast, and a corrupted incarnation of the [[Sacred Realm]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=It was only by the magic of seven sages that Hyrule was saved from the wizard's wrath. The seven then sealed Ganon within the Golden Land, which in time became known as the Dark World.|book=Ocarina of Time Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo|page=6}}</ref> The Dark World debuted in {{ALttP}}, making it the first of many realms alternate to Hyrule to appear in the series, the latter being [[Termina]], the [[Twilight Realm]], the [[World of the Ocean King]], and [[Lorule]].  

Though {{FSA}} also a features a Dark World of its own, it does not seem to share a connection with the one in {{ALttP|-}}. It should be noted that the former game features several references to {{ALttP|-}}. According to {{HH}}, a Dark World is again featured in {{TP}}, though this realm is the combination of Hyrule and the [[Twilight Realm]].<ref name="TP Dark World">{{Cite book|quote=Ganondorf was sent to the Twilight Realm. There, the Demon King granted the ambitious Zant magical powers and began plotting to unite the Light World and the Twilight Realm into a single realm known as the Dark World|book=HH|page=114}}</ref>

During the events of {{OoT}}, the [[Link#Ocarina of Time|Hero of Time]] unintentionally allowed Ganondorf to enter the Sacred Realm and obtain the [[Triforce]] of Power from the [[Temple of Light]], resulting in the realm's transformation into the Dark World as a reflection of the greed and evil in his heart.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=The Sacred Realm is a mirror that reflects the hearts of those who set foot in it. An evil heart will turn the realm into a living hell. [...] Using the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf became the Demon King. The Sacred Realm was distorted into a nightmarish world where demons ran amuck.|book=HH|page=87}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote=The Sacred Realm Becomes the Dark World|book=HH|page=69}}</ref> Seven years later, in the [[Zelda_Timeline#Downfall_Timeline|Downfall branch]] of the timeline, Ganondorf defeated the Hero of Time and obtained the remaining Triforce pieces of Courage and Wisdom from Link and Princess Zelda before being sealed by the [[Sage#Ocarina of Time|seven Sages]] inside the corrupted Sacred Realm.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= At last, Ganondorf found himself in the possession of the Triforce of Wisdom that dwelt within Princess Zelda, and the Triforce of Courage that dwelt in Link. [...] The Seven Sages of Hyrule, led by Princess Zelda, sealed Ganon and the Triforce in the Sacred Realm as a final resort.|book=HH|page= 92}}</ref>

A few years later, following a short-lived peace in the kingdom of Hyrule, the seal on the Dark World began to weaken, and many greedy people throughout the land who had heard legends of the power of the Triforce sought out the former "Golden Land" and disappeared inside it, transforming into monstrous representations of themselves, seemingly unaware that it was now under the control of Ganondorf.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= . . . There were many who knew of the existence of the Triforce and the entrance to the Sacred Realm because of the events set in motion by Ganondorf. Their lust aroused, they rushed to gain access to the holy land in their quest to obtain the power of the gods. Little did they realize that the Sacred Realm had been transformed in to the Dark World by Ganondorf’s evil heart. None returned from their adventures. Instead, only the power of darkness flowed forth.|book=HH|page= 93}}</ref> As the disappearances went on and fighting broke out over the corrupted realm, the seal was broken and evil power began to flow forth from the entrance. In response to the impending threat to the kingdom, the [[Sage#A Link to the Past|seven Sages]] of that era, as ordered by the current king of Hyrule, began to seal the Dark World just as their predecessors had done in the past. To stop the Sages in casting their seal, many monsters rushed forth from the Dark World's entrance, but Hyrule's bravest knights fought to protect the Sages, many of them dying in the battle. They had bought enough time for the seven sages to successfully seal the Dark World, and the new seal held for many ages to come. The battle went on to became known as the [[Imprisoning War]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= The king of Hyrule ordered the Seven Sages to seal the Sacred Realm. The Knights of Hyrule guarded the sages as they offered up their prayers, but demons descended upon them from within the Sacred Realm, and a fierce battle unfolded in which the majority of the combatants were killed. The entrance to the Sacred Realm was sealed once again, tight enough that it should never have been reopened.|book=HH|page= 93}}</ref>

After failing to save Princess Zelda from Agahnim's clutches, Link kills Agahnim by deflecting his own magic, but Agahnim, with his final breath, manages to transport Link into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=It appears you are not such a fool after all... But it makes no difference... My defeat will not restore the wise men's seal, on the contrary... [...] And with my final breath... you will join Zelda in... the Dark World!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5,6}}</ref> Instead of turning into a rabbit when he stumbles into the Dark World like in  the game, Link momentarily turns into a beast before suppressing his negative emotions and managing to stay in his human form.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Oh no! My negative emotions are turning me into a beast! I must not surrender to these emotions! I'll live a beast's life--forever! I won't!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> He then resumes his search for the princess,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=I will '''never''' give up! I will '''find''' Zelda even in the Dark World!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> and befriends [[Epheremelda]] the [[fairy]] after rescuing her from monsters.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Uggh! You're an '''ugly''' little mannn...but you have my thanksss for helping my Epheremelda... I sssaw your sssword and thought you were the knight...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=4}}</ref>  

Helping Link out as a guide, Link and his fairy companion successfully free two [[Maiden]]s from their [[crystal]]s, with one of them revealing to Link that Zelda is imprisoned inside a [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|rock that looks like a turtle]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Thank you for saving me, Link! I know you are searching for Zelda. She is being held in a rock that looks like a turtle. But this rock is located at the end of this world...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> Link, with the help of [[Roam]], a knight who is searching for the [[Silver Arrow]] in the Dark World, shows up and aids the young hero in defeating the monster in Turtle Rock.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Move''' it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=1}}</ref> With Zelda now saved, the trio head to [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)#A Link to the Past Comic|Ganon's Tower]], where Ganon rises from the defeated body of an Agahnim specter. Link stuns the beast with the Master Sword,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=His '''sword'''... I am '''paralyzed'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> allowing Zelda to fire a Silver Arrow from Roam's [[crossbow]] and defeat Ganon. The Triforce rises from Ganon's body and asks Link to touch it with one wish in his heart as its new master.<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> The Triforce transports them back to the now-peaceful Hyrule,with the Dark World vanishing and releasing all of the people who had been trapped there.<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>