Zelda Timeline: Difference between revisions

The opening line of the chronology section in Hyrule Historia implies that the narration is done by a group of Hyrulean scholars. Since the account presented may contain inaccuracies, the editors of the book invite the readers to give their own interpretation regarding the actual events.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Because what is being spun is the flow of history right up until the end of time, we wish for you to touch true adventure with your own hands and try to ascertain it for yourself. [...] This chronology is not limited to information that is currently confirmable. It also contains much that is unclear. The history of Hyrule is known to change with the times and the person telling it, and will continue to unfold. Even if none of the important points waver by much, new legends will continue to be born and history may yet be rewritten.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=68|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref>

[[File:Goddesses.jpg|thumb|right|The Goddesses create the world, from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'']]

===Creation of the World===

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The '''Decline Timeline''' is the timeline in which Link, the Hero of Time, despite his best efforts, was defeated by Ganondorf in the final battle.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The thief, Ganondorf, obtains the Triforce of Power and gets his hands on Princess Zelda. Link, the Hero of Time, challenges him for the destiny of Hyrule, but is defeated.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=92|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref> Ganondorf obtained the remaining Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Finally, Ganondorf obtains the Triforce of Wisdom that dwells in Zelda and the Triforce of Courage that dwells in Link.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=92|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref> and was subsequently sealed within the [[Dark World|corrupted Sacred Realm]] by the seven Sages.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Seven Sages Seal Away the Demon King, Ganon|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=92|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref> In the years to follow, the Hylian blood slowly diminishes and the kingdom of Hyrule is reduced in size.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The conflicts surrounding the Triforce happen again and again, the blood of the gods wanes, and the kingdom of Hyrule is reduced in size.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=92|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref> This timeline branch contains the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the ''[[Oracle Series|Oracle]]'' series, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' in that order.

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[[File:OoT ending.jpg|thumb|300px|Link warns Zelda about Ganondorf.]]

The presence of the Hero who went back and forth in time generated a fork in history, dividing Hyrule’s chronology. The '''Child Timeline''' is the timeline that follows Link after being sent back to his original time following the defeat of Ganondorf by the Hero of Time. He warned Princess Zelda and the King of Hyrule of the tragic future that awaited the kingdom involving Ganondorf if nothing was to be done. This turn of events created the timeline containing ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''.

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The presence of the Hero who went back and forth in time generated a fork in history, dividing Hyrule’s chronology. The '''Adult Timeline''' is the timeline that follows the events after Link is being sent back to his original time, following the Hero of Time's defeat of Ganondorf in the final battle. Ganondorf is sealed within the Sacred Realm by the Seven Sages but with Link sent back in time, the world is left without a Hero. This turn of events created the timeline containing ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.