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==The Legend of the Goddesses and the Hero==

===Creation===

[[File:The-Creation-of-Hyrule.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Goddesses creating the land of Hyrule]]  

Hyrule was created out of chaos by the three [[Golden Goddesses]]. [[Din (Goddess)|Din]], the Goddess of Power, created the land; [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]], the Goddess of Wisdom, imbued a spirit of law; and [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]], the Goddess of Courage, created the life forms to live on the land and uphold the law. They then left their creation, leaving the [[Triforce]], a symbol of their immense power. It lays dormant in the [[Sacred Realm]], guarded by the goddess [[Hylia]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 70|The golden goddesses departed from the world they created and left the Triforce in care of the goddess Hylia.}}

===Era of the Goddess Hylia===

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Fearing that the seal is too weak, Hylia initiates two plans to destroy Demise for good. First she creates [[Fi]], the spirit of the [[Master Sword]], to aid a hero that would appear in the future. Second, in order to make use of the power of the Triforce which can't be used by gods, she surrendered her divinity, leaving herself to be reincarnated as a mortal. These two plans come into play during the Sky Era.

===Sky Era===

[[File:Skyss.jpg|thumb|left|260px|View of the sky and Skyloft from ''Skyward Sword'']]  

After the Ancient Battle, Hylia's people live in [[The Sky]] and are nearly forgotten about by the tribes remaining on the [[Surface]] over thousands of years.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Only a few individuals on the Surface knew of the existence of the goddess and Skyloft. After a few thousand years, their story was forgotten and became legend.}} The humans rebuild their strength and thrive on [[Skyloft]], a series of floating islands in the sky. [[Gaepora]] founds the [[Knight Academy]] to train [[Loftwing]]-riding knights.{{Ref|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 72|Gaepora, the keeper of the legends that had been passed down through his family, built the Knight Academy. Gaepora brought kendo training and Loftwing riding together and established the order of the knights.}}

===Era of Chaos===

The land of Hyrule knows peace for several years until word begins to spread about the Triforce and the Sacred Realm. The power of the Triforce draws individuals and factions to struggle against each other in hopes of attaining it.

====Hero of Men====

After a period of peace in Hyrule, a great evil threatened the land once again. It was at this moment that the [[Minish|Picori]] descended from the sky and gave the [[Hero of Men]] the [[Picori Blade]] and the [[Light Force]]. With the power of the force and the ancient blade, the Hero of Men was able to defeat the evil forces and seal them within the chest. The story became legend and was passed down through tales of Hyrule.  

====The Hero of the Minish====

[[File:Minish Cap Link.png|thumb|left|180px|Link from ''The Minish Cap'']]  

In the celebration of the Picori and the ancient tale of the Hero, Link and Princess Zelda headed to the festival. It is said that one person is allowed to touch the ancient Picori Blade each year. This year, [[Vaati]] was chosen and he intended to shatter the blade and harness the Light Force. Vaati proceeded to release the power and Princess Zelda was turned to stone in the process. However, the ancient power was nowhere to be found, and due to the seal now being broken, all the evil within the chest was released upon Hyrule.  

====The Return of Vaati====

After a brief period of peace, the wind sorcerer Vaati returned to terrorize Hyrule. Vaati sought to kidnap many people across Hyrule, mainly women, who he then imprisoned inside his new home, the [[Vaati's Palace|Palace of Winds]]. One day a hero wielded the great Four Sword, hero split into four and sealed Vaati away.

===Era of the Hero of Time===

====Unification War====

In a period where Hyrule was engulfed in conflict and war, a [[Link's Mother|mother]] fled to the forest to escape the fires of the fierce war. She held a baby in her hand and arrived at the [[Kokiri Forest]], it is here where she entrusted the [[Great Deku Tree]] with looking after her child. The Great Deku Tree, sensing the fate of Hyrule, decided to raise the child under the protection of the [[Kokiri]]. The Kingdom of Hyrule slowly gained order again and was unified under one name.  

====The Hero of Time====

[[File:Link-Fighting-Ganondorf.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Link battling Ganondorf from ''Ocarina of Time'']]  

The child that the Deku Tree intended to look after was a young boy named Link. Link had been experiencing strange dreams and is summoned by [[Navi]] to go and see the Great Deku Tree. After Link rids the evil deep within him, the Deku Tree tells Link about [[Ganon]]dorf and the dark future that lies ahead. The Deku Tree also tasks Link with taking the [[Kokiri's Emerald|Emerald of the Kokiri]] to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle. After sneaking past the guards, Link arrives at the courtyard where the Princess asks the Hero to find the other two Spiritual Stones, the [[Goron's Ruby]] and the [[Zora's Sapphire]]. After obtaining all of the stones, Link encountered [[Impa]] and Zelda fleeing from Ganondorf, the young Princess was able to toss the [[Ocarina of Time]] time to Link.  

===The Imprisoning War===

[[File:Knights of Hyrule.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Artwork of the Imprisoning War from ''A Link to the Past'']]  

After the Demon King Ganon was sealed within the Sacred Realm, it gave peace to the Kingdom of Hyrule. However, this peace was short-lived. Word again spread about the Sacred Realm and many people lusted for the great power hidden within. The people who entered the Sacred Realm, now the Dark World, would never return. Due to the dark evil within the Dark World, they were transformed into monsters under the ruling of Ganon. As Ganon's army grew they waged war upon Hyrule.

===Era of Light and Dark===

====A Link to the Past====

[[File:The-Coming-Of-The-Wizard.jpg|270px|thumb|left|The evil wizard Agahnim from ''A Link to the Past'']]  

After the Imprisoning War, the land of Hyrule found peace once again. Soon a powerful wizard named [[Agahnim]] sought out the entrance to the Sacred Realm. After gaining the trust of the King of Hyrule, Agahnim decided to betray him. He manipulated the [[Soldier]]s, making them hostile, and tasked them with sending the remaining [[Seven Maidens|Maidens]] to the Dark World. As a result of this, Princess Zelda was locked up in the castle and sent out a message to Link and his [[Link's Uncle|Uncle]]. After finding his Uncle dead within the grounds, it was up to Link to save the Princess.  

====A Mysterious Dream====

[[File:LA Official Artwork.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Marin finding Link on the shore of Koholint Island]]  

After the defeat of Ganon, Link departed Hyrule by boat, looking for a new adventure. Upon exploring the vast seas, Link and his boat got caught up in a storm. Link woke up from is conscious state on the shore of the mysterious Island of [[Koholint Island|Koholint]]. A local of the island's town, [[Mabe Village]], took the Hero to her home. She revealed her name as [[Marin]], who strikes a very similar resemblance to [[Malon]] and [[Princess Zelda]].

====Twinrova's Plan====

After the defeat of the Demon King Ganon, [[Twinrova]] plotted a scheme to revive the evil King. In order to revive him the twin sorceresses needed three flames: the Flames of [[Flame of Sorrow|Sorrow]], [[Flame of Destruction|Destruction]] and [[Flame of Despair|Despair]]. In order to obtain the flames, Twinrova sent [[Onox]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] and [[Veran]] to [[Labrynna]]. The young hero, Link, was guided to the location of the Triforce in Hyrule Castle. However, upon arrival he was transported to the foreign land of Holodrum.  

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====The Adventure in Holodrum====

[[File:OoS Artwork.png|120px|thumb|right|Oracle of Seasons]]  

When Link awakens in the mysterious land of Holodrum, he is greeted by [[Din (Oracle)|Din]] who danced with him. However, darkness shrouded the land and Din was kidnapped by the general of darkness Onox. Upon the capturing of Din, the land of Holodrum was turned into a land of the four seasons. With the power of the [[Rod of Seasons]] Link was able to control each of the different seasons. Link must retrieve the eight [[Essences of Nature]] from their respective dungeons. After blessing the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] with the final Essence, the magical tree produced a [[Huge Maku Seed]]. With the seed, Link was able to infiltrate [[Onox's Castle]] and confront the general. Upon defeating him, the Oracle Din is now saved and the seasons return to normal. However, after the defeat, one of the flames was lit, the Flame of Destruction.

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====The Adventure in Labrynna====

[[File:Oracle of Ages Artwork.png|120px|thumb|right|Oracle of Ages]]  

After the events in Holodrum, Link was once again transported at the hands of the Triforce, this time to the land of Labrynna. Link met with [[Impa]], she leads the hero to [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]. However, the evil sorcerer Veran possessed Impa and then proceeded to take control of the Oracle of Ages. She used Nayru's powers to travel to the past so that she could alter the events in the present. Link uses the [[Harp of Ages]] to travel through time to obtain the eight [[Essences of Time]]. This allowed Link access to the [[Black Tower]], where he encountered Veran. Link defeated the evil sorceress, but the Flame of Sorrow was lit in the process.

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===Golden Era===

[[File:Triforce.png|right|100px]] After the events of both the ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', the Demon King Ganon had been defeated. Maintaining the order of Hyrule was the King of Hyrule himself. He used all pieces of the Triforce in unity to create an era of peace in Hyrule, known as ''The Golden Era''.

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===Era of Decline===

====The Tragedy of Princess Zelda====

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====Ganon's Invasion====

[[File:LoZ Official Artwork.jpg|230px|right|thumb|Link staring out over Death Mountain]]  

Following the tragic events of Princess Zelda, Hyrule was in an era of decline and it was deemed a small Kingdom in contrast to its former glory. Ganon one day invaded Hyrule Kingdom and took the Triforce of Power for himself. The current Princess at that time divided the other known Triforce piece, the Triforce of Wisdom, into eight separate [[Triforce Shard|pieces]]. The fragments were hidden across Hyrule and the Princess ordered her servant Impa, to go and find a suitable man to find the fragments. Ganon was angered by the Zelda's actions and in turn captured her.  

====Unification of the Triforce====

[[File:Story02.jpg|left|220px|thumb|Ganon's minions terrorizing Hyrule]]  

The Kingdom of Hyrule, though scared, went through a brief period of peace after the defeat of the Demon King. However, Ganon's underlings remained and they plotted to revive their master. Ganon's minions needed the blood of the Hero, more specifically the same Link who had previously defeated the Evil King.  

===Twilight Era===

====Ganondorf's Execution====

[[File:Ganondorf's Exacution.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ganondorf's Execution in the Mirror Chamber]]  

Several years after the events in Termina, the Demon thief Ganondorf was sent to the [[Arbiter's Grounds]], where he was imprisoned by the [[Ancient Sages]]. This was because of the Hero of Time's knowledge of future events. On the day of his execution, Ganondorf was chained and brought to the Mirror Chamber. The Sage of Water then readied the Sword of Light and impaled the evil demon. However, due to what one of the sages called a "divine prank",{{Ref|TP|1715|[[Ancient Sages]]}} the symbol of the Triforce of Power appeared on Ganondorf's hand, giving him a renewed strength and therefore preventing his death. Ganondorf broke free and killed the Sage of Water, and upon this action the Sages decided that the only solution was for Ganondorf to be sealed within the banished [[Twilight Realm]], via the [[Mirror of Twilight]].

====Zant's Invasion of the Light World====

[[File:TP Official Artwork.jpg|280px|thumb|left|Official Artwork from ''Twilight Princess'']]  

A loyal servant to the monarchy of the Twili, [[Zant]] was supposed to be next in line to take the throne; however, he was skipped and this role was given to [[Midna]]. Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer. He found a god in the shape of Ganondorf. The demon thief promised to house his power in Zant at one request that he merge shadow with light and make darkness. Zant took this power and invaded Hyrule Castle, and he forced Princess Zelda to surrender the Light World.  

===Shadow Era===

[[File:Four-Swords-Adventures-Art.png|200px|thumb|right|Official Artwork from ''Four Swords Adventures'']]  

Centuries passed since the defeat of Ganondorf in the Era of Twilight and peace returned to the Kingdom of Hyrule. The relationship between Hyrule and the [[Gerudo]]s grew strong, but a new King was born among the race. This was the second coming of Ganondorf, a reincarnation of the previous evil king. Ganondorf sought out the sacred power known as the [[Trident]], which was hidden in the [[Pyramid|Ancient Pyramid]]. Once he obtained it, he proceeded to bring darkness to Hyrule by stealing the [[Dark Mirror]] from the [[Temple of Darkness]]. The Mirror bore an ancient power once wielded by a dark tribe: the power to reflect the evil of the person who used it. Ganondorf used the Mirror to create a dark version of Link, known as [[Shadow Link]], and plotted to release the seal on the powerful sorcerer Vaati.  

===Era without a Hero===

[[File:WW-Prologue.jpg|thumb|270px|left|The tale of the lost Hero in the prologue to ''The Wind Waker'']]  

The great tales of the Hero of Time and the legendary green garb he wore were passed down through many ages. However, for an unknown reason the seal that held Ganondorf weakened. This led to Ganondorf breaking the seal, and he intended to keep the promise he made to the Hero of Time before he was sealed. Hyrule once again was covered in darkness. The people of Hyrule prayed for the Hero of Time to show up once again, but he was nowhere to be seen.

===Era of the Great Sea===

[[File:WW Official Artwork.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Link sailing the Great Sea]]  

Hundreds of years passed since Ganondorf had been sealed beneath the ocean, the Demon King broke the seal and sought out to kill the two Sages, to diminish the power of the Master Sword. Ganondorf built his base of operations in the [[Forsaken Fortress]], where he searched for Princess Zelda with the help of the [[Helmaroc King]]. King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule returned to the surface of the ocean in an attempt to stop the evil king, he took the form of a boat, known as the [[King of Red Lions]].  

===Era of the Great Voyage===

[[File:PH Official Artwork.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Link and Linebeck sailing the seas]]  

After Link defeated Ganondorf, he set out to explore the vast ocean with Tetra and the rest of her crew. A couple of months after they started their voyage, the ship entered the [[World of the Ocean King]], as they wanted to investigate the myth about the mysterious [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]]. It was not long until the Ghost Ship appeared and Tetra boarded ship in curiosity, however, she was taken away. Link tried to save Tetra but only found himself falling into depths of the ocean.  

===Era of Hyrule's Rebirth===

[[File:St Official Artwork.png|260px|thumb|right|Link and Princess Zelda on the Spirit Train]]  

Tetra and the rest of the Pirates sailed the seas until they finally found a new land. In this new continent there stood a tall tower called the [[Tower of Spirits]], it is here where Tetra formed the [[New Hyrule|New Hyrule Kingdom]]. Across the land there were the [[Spirit Tracks]], which connected the realms throughout the land.