Hyrule: Difference between revisions

| image = [[File:TP-Hyrule.png|400px]]

| caption       = Map of Hyrule from ''Twilight Princess'' (GCN/HD layout)

| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''

| inhab = [[Hylian]]<br/>[[Goron]]<br/>[[Zora]]<br/>[[Gerudo]]<br/>[[Rito]]<br/>[[Kokiri]]<br/>[[Minish]]<br/>[[Anouki]]<br/>[[Sheikah]]<br />Zonai

'''Hyrule''' is a kingdom that serves as the predominant setting of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It made its first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and has since appeared in most games.

==History==

Hyrule is found in almost every ''Zelda'' game with the exception of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''.

===The Legend of Zelda===

Hyrule in ''The Legend of Zelda'' is huge, yet empty. The only people found here are the [[Old Man]] and the [[Old Woman]] in caves, and monsters who are found across the land. It is mostly made of a mountain range surrounding a forest area with a [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]] to the west. Caves lead to [[dungeon]]s and [[Item Shop|shops]].

===The Adventure of Link===

Hyrule in ''The Adventure of Link'' is similar to how it is in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', but it now has towns and many more inhabitants. It still contains many monsters, caves, and dungeons.

===A Link to the Past===

===Ocarina of Time===

Hyrule in ''Ocarina of Time'' is very different from the previous three. [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Hyrule Castle Town]] are both located in the north. [[Hyrule Field]] and [[Lon Lon Ranch]] are located in the center. [[Death Mountain]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Kokiri Forest]], and the six dungeons are all located in the east side of Hyrule. The south part of Hyrule is [[Lake Hylia]] as well as the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. The west side of Hyrule is the Gerudo Desert, along with the [[Spirit Temple]]. With Link's horse companion, [[Epona]], he can travel around Hyrule faster. Hyrule has many visual differences between when Link is a child and when he is an adult. When Link is a child, Hyrule is bright, the Market and Kakariko Village are full of people and open shops. Seven years later, the market is deserted with nothing left but [[ReDead]]s and all shops have been moved to Kakariko Village.  Death Mountain has a large fiery cloud around it when Link is an adult. This is different than the normal cloud around the mountain when Link is a child.

===Four Swords===

Hyrule in ''Four Swords'' only has five areas (seven in Anniversary Edition): [[Chambers of Insight]], [[Sea of Trees]], [[Talus Cave]], [[Death Mountain]] and [[Vaati's Palace]] (Anniversary Edition includes [[Realm of Memories]] and [[Hero's Trial]]).

===Four Swords Adventures===

Hyrule in ''Four Swords Adventures'' is divided by levels like ''Four Swords'', but is much more expanded.  

===The Wind Waker===

Hyrule in ''The Wind Waker'' has been flooded and most of its residents have fled to the mountains, which have now become islands. The only dry area is [[Hyrule Castle]], which is protected by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. Hyrule Castle houses the [[Master Sword]].

===The Minish Cap===

Hyrule in ''The Minish Cap'' is divided into small sections. [[Hyrule Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle]] are located in the center. [[Minish Woods]], [[Lake Hylia]], and [[Cloud Tops]] are located in the east. [[Mt. Crenel]] and [[Castor Wilds]] are located in the west.

===Twilight Princess===

Hyrule in ''Twilight Princess'' is divided into four main provinces. [[Ordona Province]] and [[Faron Province]] are located in the south. [[Lanayru Province]] is located in the center of the whole kingdom and [[Castle Town]] and [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] are both located there.

Note that the Wii version of ''Twilight Princess'' is flipped west/east in comparison to the Nintendo GameCube and ''Twilight Princess HD'' versions. In the latter [[Eldin Province]] is located to the east, while [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Snowpeak]] are part of the west side. In the Wii version, Eldin is in the west, and the [[Desert Province]] and [[Peak Province]] are to the east.

===Spirit Tracks===

Hyrule in ''Spirit Tracks'' is found in the form of New Hyrule. It is divided into five sections, which are connected by railroad tracks. The areas include: the [[Forest Realm]] (Southwest), the [[Snow Realm]] (Northwest), the [[Ocean Realm]] (Southeast), the [[Fire Realm]] (Northeast), and the [[Sand Realm]] between the Ocean and the Fire Realms. The [[Tower of Spirits]] is located right in the center of all five areas.

===A Link Between Worlds===

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===Breath of the Wild===

{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map Breath of the Wild Interactive Map]}}

===''Age of Calamity''===

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File:HyruleBotW.jpg|Hyrule as it appears from the Great Plateau in ''Breath of the Wild''