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==''Twilight Princess''== | ==''Twilight Princess''== | ||
The bridge is located to the north-western ([[Nintendo Wii|Wii]]) section of [[Hyrule]], in the [[Eldin Province]]. The Bridge of Eldin is an important feature within the game as it serves as a crucial connection between two notable provinces and is the scene of one of the games many [[Mini-Boss]] fights. | The bridge is located to the north-western ([[Nintendo Wii|Wii]]) section of [[Hyrule]], in the [[Eldin Province]]. The Bridge of Eldin is an important feature within the game as it serves as a crucial connection between two notable provinces and is the scene of one of the games many [[Mini-Boss|mini-boss]] fights. | ||
===Structure and Appearance=== | ===Structure and Appearance=== | ||
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===Story=== | ===Story=== | ||
===Saving Colin=== | ===Saving Colin=== | ||
[[File:Link Victorious-Eldin Bridge.jpg|280px|right|thumb|Link victorious after the battle with King Bulblin]] | [[File:Link Victorious-Eldin Bridge.jpg|280px|right|thumb|Link victorious after the battle with King Bulblin]] | ||
When [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] acquires the [[Iron Boots]], the secret to outmatching the [[Goron]]s at sumo wrestling, from [[Mayor Bo]], he needs to return to [[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]], thus passing through [[Kakariko Village (Breath of the Wild)|Kakariko Village]]. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing [[King Bulblin]] charging through the village and kidnapping [[Colin]] in the process. After damaging King Bulblin's armor in a horseback battle in [[Hyrule Field (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Field]], Link and King Bulblin face one-on-one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulblin while on [[Epona]] and then slice to knock him off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he thanks the hero and says he now understands true courage.{{Ref|TP|1405-1407|Colin}} Colin is then taken to rest within the safe confines of the [[Elde Inn]]. | When [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] acquires the [[Iron Boots]], the secret to outmatching the [[Goron]]s at sumo wrestling, from [[Mayor Bo]], he needs to return to [[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]], thus passing through [[Kakariko Village (Breath of the Wild)|Kakariko Village]]. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing [[King Bulblin]] charging through the village and kidnapping [[Colin]] in the process. After damaging King Bulblin's armor in a horseback battle in [[Hyrule Field (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Field]], Link and King Bulblin face one-on-one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulblin while on [[Epona]] and then slice to knock him off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he thanks the hero and says he now understands true courage.{{Ref|TP|1405-1407|Colin}} Colin is then taken to rest within the safe confines of the [[Elde Inn]]. | ||
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===Finding the Missing Bridge=== | ===Finding the Missing Bridge=== | ||
When Link obtains the second [[Fused Shadow]], he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the [[Twilight]] that shrouds Lanayru Province.{{Ref|TP|4868|[[Gor Coron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1498-1499|Midna}} After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by [[Shadow Beast]]s.{{Ref|TP|2125|Midna}} Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or [[warp]] to the bridge. Later on in the game, Link finds the missing piece in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]]. It is located atop the [[Gerudo Mesa]], blocking the entrance to the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Now that he has found it, [[Midna]] can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so, the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases. | When Link obtains the second [[Fused Shadow]], he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the [[Twilight]] that shrouds Lanayru Province.{{Ref|TP|4868|[[Gor Coron]]}}{{Ref|TP|1498-1499|Midna}} After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by [[Shadow Beast]]s.{{Ref|TP|2125|Midna}} Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or [[warp]] to the bridge. Later on in the game, Link finds the missing piece in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]]. It is located atop the [[Gerudo Mesa]], blocking the entrance to the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Now that he has found it, [[Midna]] can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so, the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases. | ||
===Sky Character=== | ===Sky Character=== | ||
Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area is when he has to find one of the six missing [[Sky Character]]s hidden across Hyrule. Link needs the Sky Characters in order to complete the [[Ancient Sky Book]], at [[Shad]]'s request.{{Ref|TP|4999-5000|Shad}} One of the characters is situated towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an [[Owl Statue]]. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a [[Piece of Heart]]. | Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area is when he has to find one of the six missing [[Sky Character]]s hidden across Hyrule. Link needs the Sky Characters in order to complete the [[Ancient Sky Book]], at [[Shad]]'s request.{{Ref|TP|4999-5000|Shad}} One of the characters is situated towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an [[Owl Statue]]. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a [[Piece of Heart]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Bridge of Eldin is mostly in ruins. However, in early screenshots and trailers, it appeared much more intact. | *The Bridge of Eldin is mostly in ruins. However, in early screenshots and trailers, it appeared much more intact. | ||
* Within ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'', the Bridge of Eldin appears different in appearance than in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', as there are walls and the bridge isn't in ruins. This may indicate that the game takes place in a different time frame to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. | *Within ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'', the Bridge of Eldin appears different in appearance than in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', as there are walls and the bridge isn't in ruins. This may indicate that the game takes place in a different time frame to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. | ||
* When traversing through [[Zora's River]] by boat, [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can look up and see the underneath section of the Bridge of Eldin. | *When traversing through [[Zora's River]] by boat, [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can look up and see the underneath section of the Bridge of Eldin. | ||
* In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', there is a common game breaker glitch that causes Link to be stuck on the opposite end of the bridge when trying to reach [[Lanayru Province]]. This only happens if Link saves before Link enters the [[Twilight]] after the bridge has been destroyed. | *In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', there is a common game breaker glitch that causes Link to be stuck on the opposite end of the bridge when trying to reach [[Lanayru Province]]. This only happens if Link saves before Link enters the [[Twilight]] after the bridge has been destroyed. | ||
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The Bridge of Eldin is a location in Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild.
Twilight Princess
The bridge is located to the north-western (Wii) section of Hyrule, in the Eldin Province. The Bridge of Eldin is an important feature within the game as it serves as a crucial connection between two notable provinces and is the scene of one of the games many mini-boss fights.
Structure and Appearance
The bridge itself is one of the main structures and view points seen in Twilight Princess and it is one of two notable bridges within Hyrule, the other being the Great Bridge of Hylia. The structure itself is a large, stone arch bridge that is seemingly unsafe due to the bridge having no barriers and the fact that it is easily broken. It crosses a vast deep gorge in which a section of Zora's River passes through. The bridge itself is rather important within the events of the plot as it connects the Eldin Province to the Lanayru Province.
Story
Saving Colin
When Link acquires the Iron Boots, the secret to outmatching the Gorons at sumo wrestling, from Mayor Bo, he needs to return to Death Mountain, thus passing through Kakariko Village. When Link enters the village, a cutscene takes place, showing King Bulblin charging through the village and kidnapping Colin in the process. After damaging King Bulblin's armor in a horseback battle in Hyrule Field, Link and King Bulblin face one-on-one, upon the Bridge of Eldin. Link has to charge at King Bulblin while on Epona and then slice to knock him off the bridge. When Link succeeds in doing so, Colin is returned to Kakariko Village, where he thanks the hero and says he now understands true courage.[1] Colin is then taken to rest within the safe confines of the Elde Inn.
- Main article: King Bulblin
Within this boss battle Link must pursue the evil King Bulblin who has kidnapped Link's childhood friend, Colin. King Bulblin blows into his loud horn thus summoning his subordinates who chase after Link as he pursues the King. Link must ride Epona and try to strike Bublin, each strike takes off a piece of his armor, making him more and more exposed. Once he has been damaged enough, King Bulblin loses control and jumps the barrier to enter Eldin Bridge. Link and King Bulblin then face off on opposing ends of the bridge in an epic encounter. Link must sway to the side of Bulblin and strike him as they charge each other. Once Bulblin has been damaged sufficiently, he loses control of his steed and falls off the bridge into the vast gorge and Link is seen heroically holding up his sword while on Epona at the end of the grueling battle.
Finding the Missing Bridge
When Link obtains the second Fused Shadow, he has to cross the bridge to make his way into the Twilight that shrouds Lanayru Province.[2][3] After traversing the gargantuan bridge, a part of the bridge is broken and then warped away by Shadow Beasts.[4] Until that part of the bridge is found, Link can't cross or warp to the bridge. Later on in the game, Link finds the missing piece in the Gerudo Desert. It is located atop the Gerudo Mesa, blocking the entrance to the Cave of Ordeals. Now that he has found it, Midna can warp the bridge back to where it belongs. In doing so, the Bridge of Eldin is once again complete, meaning Link is able to access the bridge as he pleases.
Sky Character
Another point in the game where Link has to return to this area is when he has to find one of the six missing Sky Characters hidden across Hyrule. Link needs the Sky Characters in order to complete the Ancient Sky Book, at Shad's request.[5] One of the characters is situated towards the northern section of the bridge, underneath an Owl Statue. Additionally, Link can bring this Owl Statue to the southern side of the bridge, where he can use it to access a Piece of Heart.
Other Games
Breath of the Wild
- Main article: Bridge of Eldin (Breath of the Wild)
A very different Bridge of Eldin is a location in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Non-Canon Appearances
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Link's Crossbow Training
- Main article: Bridge of Eldin: Defender
The Bridge of Eldin also makes an appearance in Link's Crossbow Training, in Level 6-2, which is entitled Bridge of Eldin: Defender. This type of stage is a defender mode. Similar to the boss fight with King Bulblin, Link has to fend off multiple Bublins riding Bullbos while crossing the bridge. Link must try and shoot the Bulblins as well as the Bullbos to earn points. However, if he is hit, Link takes a 100-point deduction. To pass this stage Link must earn a total of 60,000 points.
Super Smash Bros. series
The Bridge of Eldin also makes an appearance in Nintendo's Wii fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is one of the 41 featured stages in the game as well as the third stage from The Legend of Zelda series. The stage is entirely flat, however, reminiscent of the boss battle, King Bulblin charges through the stage. Players must avoid King Bulblin otherwise they are knocked off the stage. After he has passed, the evil Bulblin leader drops a bomb that destroys the middle section of the bridge, again reminiscent of what happens in the main game. After a short while the missing bridge returns via a portal.
In addition this stage is also seen in the versus mode in Brawl, in match 18. Within this match Link encounters Dark Link and once defeated it unlocks the Dark Mountain Forest theme from A Link to the Past.
This stage also appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In both cases the stage functions and looks largely the same as it does in Brawl.
Bridge of Eldin stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Bridge of Eldin stage from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Bridge of Eldin Omega Form stage from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Bridge of Eldin stage from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gallery
Entrance to the bridge
Eldin Bridge off into the distance
Eldin Bridge seen in 2004 E3 Trailer
King Bulblin capturing Colin
King Bulblin on the opposing ends of the bridge
King Bulblin falling into to the depths
Link after beating King Bulblin on the Bridge in the Wii version
Same shot, from the HD version.
Eldin Bridge Broken
Missing piece of the bridge in the Gerudo Mesa
Bridge repaired from Twilight Princess HD
Bridge of Eldin from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Northern side of the bridge from Brawl
Southern side of the bridge from Brawl
Trivia
- The Bridge of Eldin is mostly in ruins. However, in early screenshots and trailers, it appeared much more intact.
- Within Link's Crossbow Training, the Bridge of Eldin appears different in appearance than in Twilight Princess, as there are walls and the bridge isn't in ruins. This may indicate that the game takes place in a different time frame to Twilight Princess.
- When traversing through Zora's River by boat, Link can look up and see the underneath section of the Bridge of Eldin.
- In Twilight Princess, there is a common game breaker glitch that causes Link to be stuck on the opposite end of the bridge when trying to reach Lanayru Province. This only happens if Link saves before Link enters the Twilight after the bridge has been destroyed.
References
- ↑ "I... I think I finally understand. I understand what my dad meant when he told me I needed to be stronger, like you, [Link]... He wasn't talking about strength, like lifting stuff. He was talking about being brave..." — Colin, Twilight Princess.
- ↑ "I would try to find the path beyond the Bridge of Eldin that leads to Lanayru Province." — Gor Coron, Twilight Princess.
- ↑ "The person you're looking for is in Lanayru Province, right? Well, good for you. Head to the twilight that has fallen north of Kakariko Village." — Midna, Twilight Princess.
- ↑ "If the bridge being gone is the handiwork of shadow creatures, then they likely left it somewhere." — Midna, Twilight Princess.
- ↑ "I have made the rounds of these statues so many times that I have memorized their locations. I will place marks on your map so you can find them, in case you wish to track me down. Remember, every one of those marks is near an owl statue! Now, if you'll excuse me!" — Shad, Twilight Princess.