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|species=[[Hylian]] | |species=[[Hylian]] | ||
|relatives='''''A Link to the Past'''''<br />[[Link's Uncle|Uncle]]<br />'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br />[[Link's Grandma|Grandma]] <br /> [[Aryll]] (sister)<br />'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br />[[Smith]] (grandfather) | |relatives='''''A Link to the Past'''''<br />[[Link's Uncle|Uncle]]<br />'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br />[[Link's Grandma|Grandma]] <br /> [[Aryll]] (sister)<br />'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br />[[Smith]] (grandfather) | ||
− | |voiced by= [[Fujiko Takimoto]] (Young Link) (1998-2002, 2014 | + | |voiced by= [[Fujiko Takimoto]] (Young Link) (1998-2002, 2014)<br>[[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (1998-2001)<br>[[Sachi Matsumoto]] (Toon Link) (2002-2008, 2014-Present)<br>[[Akira Sasanuma]] (2005-2008, 2014)<br />[[Yuuki Kodaira]] (Toon Link) (2009)<br />[[Takahashi Ohara]] (2011-2014)<br />[[Mitsuki Saiga]] (2014)<br />[[Keigo Takanashi]] (2017-Present)<br /> |
− | |debut= | + | |debut=[[The Legend of Zelda]] |
|}} | |}} | ||
− | '''Link''' is the hero and primary playable character of the [[Portal: The Legend of Zelda| | + | '''Link''' is the hero and primary playable character of the ''[[Portal: The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. There is more than one Link who shows up across [[Hyrule|Hyrule's]] history, but all of them are similar. All of them are heroic young [[Hylians]] who dress in green and have nearly identical physical appearances. Each of them bears a sword in his left hand and a shield in the other in addition to a whole arsenal of various weapons. Each Link rises from obscurity to beat back evil as it rises, with his greatest nemesis being the Demon King [[Ganon]]. He is also commonly associated with the [[Triforce|Triforce of Courage]]. The connection between these Links is uncertain, but ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' serves as the new foundation for the legend of the hero and implies nearly every Link may be a reincarnation of a previous one who bears the "spirit of the hero". |
=Background= | =Background= | ||
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==Pre-Timeline Split== | ==Pre-Timeline Split== | ||
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Link was a young citizen of [[Skyloft]] who studied at its [[Knight Academy]] as an underclassmen. He was friends with some of his peers such as his classmate [[Fledge]] as well as the upperclassmen [[Pipit]] and [[Karane]]. Out of his friends, Link was the closest to [[Zelda]], whom he had known since childhood. Her father, the headmaster [[Gaepora]], also took a liking to Link. Link also had to contend with the bullying tactics of [[Groose]], who was jealous of Link's bond with Zelda, and Groose was always joined by by his lackeys [[Cawlin]] and [[Strich]], although they were relatively more cordial to Link. Link was considered to be a promising student ever since he formed a special bond with a rare Crimson [[Loftwing]] as his personal Loftwing when he was younger, and they were close enough to make Zelda jealous. Link was implied to be somewhat lazy, as he began practicing less while sleeping and daydreaming more, much to Zelda's chagrin. At least some of this could be attributed to the mysterious prophetic dreams that Link experienced with increasing frequency in which an apparition (which Link would later know as [[Fi]]) appeared before him and began to warn him of his destiny. | Link was a young citizen of [[Skyloft]] who studied at its [[Knight Academy]] as an underclassmen. He was friends with some of his peers such as his classmate [[Fledge]] as well as the upperclassmen [[Pipit]] and [[Karane]]. Out of his friends, Link was the closest to [[Zelda]], whom he had known since childhood. Her father, the headmaster [[Gaepora]], also took a liking to Link. Link also had to contend with the bullying tactics of [[Groose]], who was jealous of Link's bond with Zelda, and Groose was always joined by by his lackeys [[Cawlin]] and [[Strich]], although they were relatively more cordial to Link. Link was considered to be a promising student ever since he formed a special bond with a rare Crimson [[Loftwing]] as his personal Loftwing when he was younger, and they were close enough to make Zelda jealous. Link was implied to be somewhat lazy, as he began practicing less while sleeping and daydreaming more, much to Zelda's chagrin. At least some of this could be attributed to the mysterious prophetic dreams that Link experienced with increasing frequency in which an apparition (which Link would later know as [[Fi]]) appeared before him and began to warn him of his destiny. | ||
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Demise's curse at the end of the game sets up the precedent for the rest of the series. Ganondorf (or possibly just his form as the Demon King Ganon) is implied to be the incarnation of Demise's hate, which is why he always emerges to cause trouble during times when a Link and Zelda are present. The term "spirit of the hero" also implies that Link is also reincarnated into the other successive Links (with the most likely exception being the Links of the Adult Timeline), although it could also refer to spirit as the determination which always drives the hero. | Demise's curse at the end of the game sets up the precedent for the rest of the series. Ganondorf (or possibly just his form as the Demon King Ganon) is implied to be the incarnation of Demise's hate, which is why he always emerges to cause trouble during times when a Link and Zelda are present. The term "spirit of the hero" also implies that Link is also reincarnated into the other successive Links (with the most likely exception being the Links of the Adult Timeline), although it could also refer to spirit as the determination which always drives the hero. | ||
− | === | + | ===[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]=== |
Very little is known about the Link who is spoken of in ''The Minish Cap'''s backstory. When Hyrule was covered in darkness this child used the [[Four Sword|Picori Blade]] and light force granted by the [[Minish]] to repel the evil and save Hyrule. He sealed the various monsters within the Bound Chest with the Picori Blade. This hero was not known to wear a cap. | Very little is known about the Link who is spoken of in ''The Minish Cap'''s backstory. When Hyrule was covered in darkness this child used the [[Four Sword|Picori Blade]] and light force granted by the [[Minish]] to repel the evil and save Hyrule. He sealed the various monsters within the Bound Chest with the Picori Blade. This hero was not known to wear a cap. | ||
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', a young, capless Link is childhood friends with Princess Zelda due to the good relations between [[King Daltus]] and [[Smith]], Link's grandfather. When Vaati shatters the Picori Blade and turns Zelda into stone, it is left up to Link to repair the sword and defeat Vaati. He is accompanied in his quest for the four Minish elements by [[Ezlo]], a Minish wizard who had been transformed into a bird-like hat by Vaati's curse. Ezlo rides on Link's head and uses his spells to shrink Link down to Minish size near great sources of Minish magic, which proved an invaluable ability in the adventure. The Picori Blade was restored and became the [[Four Sword]], Vaati was destroyed, Zelda was freed, and Ezlo was restored to normal. As he left for the Minish world, he gave Link a special gift: his own green cap. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', a young, capless Link is childhood friends with Princess Zelda due to the good relations between [[King Daltus]] and [[Smith]], Link's grandfather. When Vaati shatters the Picori Blade and turns Zelda into stone, it is left up to Link to repair the sword and defeat Vaati. He is accompanied in his quest for the four Minish elements by [[Ezlo]], a Minish wizard who had been transformed into a bird-like hat by Vaati's curse. Ezlo rides on Link's head and uses his spells to shrink Link down to Minish size near great sources of Minish magic, which proved an invaluable ability in the adventure. The Picori Blade was restored and became the [[Four Sword]], Vaati was destroyed, Zelda was freed, and Ezlo was restored to normal. As he left for the Minish world, he gave Link a special gift: his own green cap. | ||
− | === | + | ===[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|The Four Swords]]=== |
[[Image:Fourlinks.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Link in four colors.]] | [[Image:Fourlinks.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Link in four colors.]] | ||
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==The Hero of Time== | ==The Hero of Time== | ||
− | === | + | ===[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]=== |
During the fierce wars that engulfed Hyrule, a lone mother escaped into the [[Kokiri Forest]] with her newborn son, Link. As she lay dying, she begged the [[Deku Tree]] to protect her son. Sensing a noble fate for the boy, the Deku Tree agreed. Link was then raised in the Kokiri Forest as one of the mystical [[Kokiri]] children, unaware of his Hylian heritage. He formed a strong friendship with [[Saria]] the Kokiri girl, but he was teased by [[Mido]] and the other Kokiri for his lack of a [[fairy]] partner. Dark dreams haunted Link for some days throughout his childhood until he woke up one day to find he now had a fairy named [[Navi]], who brought him to save the ill Deku Tree. Link entered the tree and used his [[Kokiri Sword]] and [[Deku Shield]] to slay the evil within, but it was too late for the Deku Tree. Before he withered, the tree bestowed upon Link the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, and sent him to meet the [[Zelda|Princess of Destiny]] in Hyrule Castle. After a heartfelt farewell with Saria, Link left the forest with his new companion Navi and began his grand adventure. | During the fierce wars that engulfed Hyrule, a lone mother escaped into the [[Kokiri Forest]] with her newborn son, Link. As she lay dying, she begged the [[Deku Tree]] to protect her son. Sensing a noble fate for the boy, the Deku Tree agreed. Link was then raised in the Kokiri Forest as one of the mystical [[Kokiri]] children, unaware of his Hylian heritage. He formed a strong friendship with [[Saria]] the Kokiri girl, but he was teased by [[Mido]] and the other Kokiri for his lack of a [[fairy]] partner. Dark dreams haunted Link for some days throughout his childhood until he woke up one day to find he now had a fairy named [[Navi]], who brought him to save the ill Deku Tree. Link entered the tree and used his [[Kokiri Sword]] and [[Deku Shield]] to slay the evil within, but it was too late for the Deku Tree. Before he withered, the tree bestowed upon Link the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, and sent him to meet the [[Zelda|Princess of Destiny]] in Hyrule Castle. After a heartfelt farewell with Saria, Link left the forest with his new companion Navi and began his grand adventure. | ||
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After infiltrating Ganon's Castle and scaling Ganon's Tower, Link fought his nemesis for the first time, first in the form of Ganondorf and then as the Demon King Ganon. Link's Master Sword and [[Light Arrows]] proved invaluable in the battle, and Zelda also provided some aid after she was rescued. Link managed to incapacitate Ganon long enough for Zelda and the other Sages to seal Ganon within the tainted Sacred Realm. Zelda then gave Link a solemn farewell as she used the [[Ocarina of Time]] to send him and Navi back in time, where he replaced the Master Sword and closed the door between the two times permanently. The future that Link left became the Adult Timeline, and the new timeline where Link arrived in his childhood was the Child Timeline. | After infiltrating Ganon's Castle and scaling Ganon's Tower, Link fought his nemesis for the first time, first in the form of Ganondorf and then as the Demon King Ganon. Link's Master Sword and [[Light Arrows]] proved invaluable in the battle, and Zelda also provided some aid after she was rescued. Link managed to incapacitate Ganon long enough for Zelda and the other Sages to seal Ganon within the tainted Sacred Realm. Zelda then gave Link a solemn farewell as she used the [[Ocarina of Time]] to send him and Navi back in time, where he replaced the Master Sword and closed the door between the two times permanently. The future that Link left became the Adult Timeline, and the new timeline where Link arrived in his childhood was the Child Timeline. | ||
− | There is also a third timeline branch following an alternative version of events in which Link fails to defeat Ganon in the final battle. This leads to the death of the Hero of Time and the decline of Hyrule, with the sages being forced to take care of Ganon themselves. The after-effects of this are shown under the [[# | + | There is also a third timeline branch following an alternative version of events in which Link fails to defeat Ganon in the final battle. This leads to the death of the Hero of Time and the decline of Hyrule, with the sages being forced to take care of Ganon themselves. The after-effects of this are shown under the [[#Defeated_Timeline|Defeated Timeline]]. |
===Child Timeline=== | ===Child Timeline=== | ||
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''The Ocarina of Time'' ended with Link meeting with Zelda in the courtyard, and his hand still bore the mark of the Triforce of Courage. The Hyrule Historia elaborates that Link had been returned at a point prior to the Sacred Realm being opened. However, his adventures in the future had caused him to arrive with the Triforce of Courage from this timeline and also caused Ganondorf to retrieve a Triforce piece. Link came to Zelda to warn him about Ganondorf's plans, and Link's testimony was able to lead to Ganondorf being captured before he could set his plans into motion. In the meantime, Zelda suggested that he protect himself by leaving Hyrule on a private journey. She entrusted him with the Ocarina of Time so that it would be kept safe from Ganondorf. Link decided to search for the missing [[Navi]] and borrowed Epona from Malon. | ''The Ocarina of Time'' ended with Link meeting with Zelda in the courtyard, and his hand still bore the mark of the Triforce of Courage. The Hyrule Historia elaborates that Link had been returned at a point prior to the Sacred Realm being opened. However, his adventures in the future had caused him to arrive with the Triforce of Courage from this timeline and also caused Ganondorf to retrieve a Triforce piece. Link came to Zelda to warn him about Ganondorf's plans, and Link's testimony was able to lead to Ganondorf being captured before he could set his plans into motion. In the meantime, Zelda suggested that he protect himself by leaving Hyrule on a private journey. She entrusted him with the Ocarina of Time so that it would be kept safe from Ganondorf. Link decided to search for the missing [[Navi]] and borrowed Epona from Malon. | ||
− | ==== | + | ====[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]==== |
[[Image:Linkyoung.jpg|thumb|150px|Young Link in ''Majora's Mask'']] | [[Image:Linkyoung.jpg|thumb|150px|Young Link in ''Majora's Mask'']] | ||
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The Happy Mask Salesman was able to teach Link the [[Songs in Legend of Zelda series#Song_of_Healing|Song of Healing]], which restored Link to normal while sealing the Deku Scrub form within a mask. He quickly became angry when he saw that Link had failed to retrieve Majora's Mask. However, [[Tael]] had given them a hint on a way to stop the Skull Kid. Link and Tatl then traveled across Termina over the course of various three-day cycles and solved the problems of the four regions while freeing the [[Four Giants]] who were the guardians of the world. Along the way, Link gathered various magical masks, including ones that could turn him into a [[Goron]], [[Zora]] or even a [[Fierce Deity's Mask|Fierce Deity]]. He also helped all of the troubled inhabitants of Termina to solve their problems which the corrupted Skull Kid have caused. Link was able to summon the four giants once they were freed to stop the moon from falling on the third night. Link then entered the moon and destroyed Majora's Mask. The Skull Kid returned to his senses and apologized to Link, recognizing him from the Lost Woods of ''Ocarina''. Link parted ways with his new friend Tatl as well as the Skull Kid and the Happy Mask Salesman. Riding Epona, he soon returned to the Lost Woods and resumed his journey. | The Happy Mask Salesman was able to teach Link the [[Songs in Legend of Zelda series#Song_of_Healing|Song of Healing]], which restored Link to normal while sealing the Deku Scrub form within a mask. He quickly became angry when he saw that Link had failed to retrieve Majora's Mask. However, [[Tael]] had given them a hint on a way to stop the Skull Kid. Link and Tatl then traveled across Termina over the course of various three-day cycles and solved the problems of the four regions while freeing the [[Four Giants]] who were the guardians of the world. Along the way, Link gathered various magical masks, including ones that could turn him into a [[Goron]], [[Zora]] or even a [[Fierce Deity's Mask|Fierce Deity]]. He also helped all of the troubled inhabitants of Termina to solve their problems which the corrupted Skull Kid have caused. Link was able to summon the four giants once they were freed to stop the moon from falling on the third night. Link then entered the moon and destroyed Majora's Mask. The Skull Kid returned to his senses and apologized to Link, recognizing him from the Lost Woods of ''Ocarina''. Link parted ways with his new friend Tatl as well as the Skull Kid and the Happy Mask Salesman. Riding Epona, he soon returned to the Lost Woods and resumed his journey. | ||
− | The Hero of Time's whereabouts following the events of ''Majora's Mask'' are unknown. He is known to started a family at some point, with the [[# | + | The Hero of Time's whereabouts following the events of ''Majora's Mask'' are unknown. He is known to started a family at some point, with the [[#The_Hero_from_Ordon|Hero from Ordon]] being his descendant. Ever since he returned to the past, Link felt some disappointment that he would not be remembered as a hero in this timeline, as he directly defeated Ganon only in the adult timeline. This regret caused Link's spirit to manifest as the [[Hero's Spirit]] after his death. |
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===The Destined Hero=== | ===The Destined Hero=== | ||
− | ==== | + | ====[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]==== |
This incarnation of Link lived peacefully with his uncle. They were both descended from the Knights of Hyrule, which made them indirect relatives of the Hero of Time. One stormy night, Princess Zelda telepathically contacted Link with a plea for help. A dark wizard name [[Aganhim]] had gained control over Hyrule Castle and was sacrificing the maiden descendants of the seven sages in order to break the seal on the [[Dark World]]. Zelda was the only one left, so Link journeyed into the castle to rescue her, coming across his dying uncle along the way. He was able to escort her to a sancturary, but he found that he would need the Master Sword before he could stop Aganhim. Link journeyed across Hyrule to gather the three pendants of Courage, Power and Wisdom, and with them he was able pull the Master Sword from its pedestal in the [[Lost Woods]]. By the time he accomplished this, Zelda had been captured, and she was sacrificed into the Dark World just as Link arrived to save her. | This incarnation of Link lived peacefully with his uncle. They were both descended from the Knights of Hyrule, which made them indirect relatives of the Hero of Time. One stormy night, Princess Zelda telepathically contacted Link with a plea for help. A dark wizard name [[Aganhim]] had gained control over Hyrule Castle and was sacrificing the maiden descendants of the seven sages in order to break the seal on the [[Dark World]]. Zelda was the only one left, so Link journeyed into the castle to rescue her, coming across his dying uncle along the way. He was able to escort her to a sancturary, but he found that he would need the Master Sword before he could stop Aganhim. Link journeyed across Hyrule to gather the three pendants of Courage, Power and Wisdom, and with them he was able pull the Master Sword from its pedestal in the [[Lost Woods]]. By the time he accomplished this, Zelda had been captured, and she was sacrificed into the Dark World just as Link arrived to save her. | ||
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Link was able to match Aganhim in battle, so he simply used his magic to send Link into the Dark World. Link continued his adventure in the Dark World by saving Zelda and the other six maidens, who had been distributed to Ganon's monster lieutenants across the Dark World. Each of the maidens told him more about Ganon, who was behind Aganhim and seeking a way out of the Dark World. Link proved himself to be the Hero of Cataclysm's Eve by defeating Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]]. He then found the Triforce in the room behind Ganon, and he used a wish upon it to restore peace to Hyrule. This also restored his uncle to life. | Link was able to match Aganhim in battle, so he simply used his magic to send Link into the Dark World. Link continued his adventure in the Dark World by saving Zelda and the other six maidens, who had been distributed to Ganon's monster lieutenants across the Dark World. Each of the maidens told him more about Ganon, who was behind Aganhim and seeking a way out of the Dark World. Link proved himself to be the Hero of Cataclysm's Eve by defeating Ganon in the [[Pyramid of Power]]. He then found the Triforce in the room behind Ganon, and he used a wish upon it to restore peace to Hyrule. This also restored his uncle to life. | ||
− | ==== | + | ====[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]==== |
[[Image:Link-alttp.jpg|thumb|160px|right]] | [[Image:Link-alttp.jpg|thumb|160px|right]] | ||
− | After defeating Ganon, Link embarked on a quest of enlightenment and training in other lands. | + | After defeating Ganon, Link embarked on a quest of enlightenment and training in other lands. He eventually sailed back to Hyrule on a ship, but he was shipwrecked by a squall. In the aftermath of this, he ended up trapped in the dreams of the [[Wind Fish]], which took place on [[Koholint Island]]. The kindly [[Marin]] and [[Tarin]] took care of him, and Link soon regained his basic items while beginning a new adventure in Koholint. He knew that waking the Wind Fish with the [[Instruments of the Sirens]] was the only way to leave the island, but it was not until a late stage of his quest that he learned that the entire island was the product of the Wind Fish's dream. |
− | He still continued his journey, completed the collection of eight magical instruments and defeated the final Nightmare known as [[Enemies in Link's Awakening|DethI]] within the Wind Fish's Egg. He finally found his chance to awaken the Wind Fish at this point. The Wind Fish assured Link that Koholint would live on in Link's memories and his own dreams, and | + | This seemed to caused some tension for Link, as he had gotten close to Marin during the adventure. He still continued his journey, completed the collection of eight magical instruments and defeated the final Nightmare known as [[Enemies in Link's Awakening|DethI]] within the Wind Fish's Egg. He finally found his chance to awaken the Wind Fish at this point. Doing so meant losing all the dear yet imaginary friends he had made on the island, but Link had to wake up the Wind Fish and himself if he ever hoped to return to Hyrule. The Wind Fish assured Link that Koholint would live on in Link's memories and his own dreams, and Link played the Ballad of the Wind Fish over all of the instruments, they awoke together. Link woke up in the middle of the ocean floating on driftwood and watched the Wind Fish fly off. |
− | ====The | + | ====The Oracle Series==== |
One day, Link entered Hyrule Castle, and the three pieces of the Triforce spoke to him before whisking him away on a pair of quests in [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]], where he was to rescue the Oracles of [[Din (Oracle)|Seasons]] and [[Nayru (Oracle)|Ages]] from [[General Onox|Onox]] the General of Darkness and [[Veran]] the Sorceress of Shadows, respectfully. | One day, Link entered Hyrule Castle, and the three pieces of the Triforce spoke to him before whisking him away on a pair of quests in [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]], where he was to rescue the Oracles of [[Din (Oracle)|Seasons]] and [[Nayru (Oracle)|Ages]] from [[General Onox|Onox]] the General of Darkness and [[Veran]] the Sorceress of Shadows, respectfully. | ||
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===The Hero Between Worlds=== | ===The Hero Between Worlds=== | ||
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Several generations after the time of ''A Link to the Past'', a new Link lived as a citizen of Hyrule. His home was located in the same area as the previous Link, but it was never said if they were related. Link was an apprentice blacksmith studying under the local [[Characters in Link Between Worlds|Blacksmith]], but he had a habit of oversleeping and being late for work. The Blacksmith's son, [[Gulley]], often had to wake him up, and he was scolded for his lateness constantly. He eventually started to have dreams about fighting some sort of evil with Princess Zelda. One day, the captain of Hyrule's guards accidentally left his sword at the blacksmith, and Link was sent to return it to him. He came across a startling scene at the Sanctuary, where he saw that a sorcerer named [[Yuga]] had turned the priest's daughter [[Seres]] into a painting. Link's attempt to fight Yuga resulting in him being knocked out. He was then brought back to his home by a mysterious boy named [[Ravio]], who asked to stay at his home and later set up a shop there. Ravio also gave Link a mysterious bracelet. | Several generations after the time of ''A Link to the Past'', a new Link lived as a citizen of Hyrule. His home was located in the same area as the previous Link, but it was never said if they were related. Link was an apprentice blacksmith studying under the local [[Characters in Link Between Worlds|Blacksmith]], but he had a habit of oversleeping and being late for work. The Blacksmith's son, [[Gulley]], often had to wake him up, and he was scolded for his lateness constantly. He eventually started to have dreams about fighting some sort of evil with Princess Zelda. One day, the captain of Hyrule's guards accidentally left his sword at the blacksmith, and Link was sent to return it to him. He came across a startling scene at the Sanctuary, where he saw that a sorcerer named [[Yuga]] had turned the priest's daughter [[Seres]] into a painting. Link's attempt to fight Yuga resulting in him being knocked out. He was then brought back to his home by a mysterious boy named [[Ravio]], who asked to stay at his home and later set up a shop there. Ravio also gave Link a mysterious bracelet. | ||
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As Link had proven himself to have the spirit of a hero, the seven sages were able to summon the Triforce of Courage with him. With its power, Link was able to enter Lorule Castle for the final battle. There, he met with Hilda and learned the truth: that Hilda was working with Yuga, and this was all part of her plan to steal the Triforce away to Lorule, which had fallen into chaos without its own Triforce. However, Yuga Ganon had his own agenda and betrayed Hilda, as he planned to use the Triforce to remake Lorule in his own image. Even while trapped in painting form, Zelda was able to use her power to grant Link the Bow of Light for the final battle. With its power, Link was able to draw Yuga out from his attempts to hide in the walls and eventually succeeded in destroying him. They then proceeded to confront Hilda, but this was interrupted by Ravio, who took his mask off and revealed himself to be Link's Lorule counterpart, who helped Link in order to stop Hilda's plan. Ravio helped Hilda to see reason, and a remorseful Hilda used the last of the power within Ravio's bracelet to send Link and Zelda back to Hyrule with the Triforce through the Sacred Realm. Zelda empathized with Lorule's plight, and so she and Link wished on the united Triforce together. With this wish, they restored Lorule's Triforce. Afterwards, Link returned the Master Sword to its pedestal in the Lost Woods. | As Link had proven himself to have the spirit of a hero, the seven sages were able to summon the Triforce of Courage with him. With its power, Link was able to enter Lorule Castle for the final battle. There, he met with Hilda and learned the truth: that Hilda was working with Yuga, and this was all part of her plan to steal the Triforce away to Lorule, which had fallen into chaos without its own Triforce. However, Yuga Ganon had his own agenda and betrayed Hilda, as he planned to use the Triforce to remake Lorule in his own image. Even while trapped in painting form, Zelda was able to use her power to grant Link the Bow of Light for the final battle. With its power, Link was able to draw Yuga out from his attempts to hide in the walls and eventually succeeded in destroying him. They then proceeded to confront Hilda, but this was interrupted by Ravio, who took his mask off and revealed himself to be Link's Lorule counterpart, who helped Link in order to stop Hilda's plan. Ravio helped Hilda to see reason, and a remorseful Hilda used the last of the power within Ravio's bracelet to send Link and Zelda back to Hyrule with the Triforce through the Sacred Realm. Zelda empathized with Lorule's plight, and so she and Link wished on the united Triforce together. With this wish, they restored Lorule's Triforce. Afterwards, Link returned the Master Sword to its pedestal in the Lost Woods. | ||
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===The Foreign Warrior=== | ===The Foreign Warrior=== | ||
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===The Hero of Winds=== | ===The Hero of Winds=== | ||
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The Link who surfaced in ''The Wind Waker'' was a young boy who lived with his loving [[Link's Grandmother|grandmother]] and younger sister named [[Aryll]]. He had a pleasant upbringing on [[Outset Island]], until the day when he turned the same age the Hero of Time did when he started his quest. As was customary on the island, Link was given a green tunic like the Hero's. On that very day he met with [[Tetra]] and her pirates, who had been chased there by the [[Helmaroc King]]. Confusing her with Tetra, the bird swiped Link's sister. Link wanted to help Tetra find her, and he proved her worth by earning a sword from [[Orca]] after some practice sessions and being given a shield by his grandmother. On the ship, he was initiated into the crew by the scheming [[Niko]]. Link infiltrated the Helmaroc King's coop at the [[Forsaken Fortress]] after the pirates brought him there, but he was easily beaten and taken to meet Ganondorf- who thought nothing of the boy and had him flung into the horizon. | The Link who surfaced in ''The Wind Waker'' was a young boy who lived with his loving [[Link's Grandmother|grandmother]] and younger sister named [[Aryll]]. He had a pleasant upbringing on [[Outset Island]], until the day when he turned the same age the Hero of Time did when he started his quest. As was customary on the island, Link was given a green tunic like the Hero's. On that very day he met with [[Tetra]] and her pirates, who had been chased there by the [[Helmaroc King]]. Confusing her with Tetra, the bird swiped Link's sister. Link wanted to help Tetra find her, and he proved her worth by earning a sword from [[Orca]] after some practice sessions and being given a shield by his grandmother. On the ship, he was initiated into the crew by the scheming [[Niko]]. Link infiltrated the Helmaroc King's coop at the [[Forsaken Fortress]] after the pirates brought him there, but he was easily beaten and taken to meet Ganondorf- who thought nothing of the boy and had him flung into the horizon. | ||
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The King of Red Lions had Link and Tetra brought to Hyrule, where he revealed himself to be [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]]- an ancient king of Hyrule. And he also revealed Tetra to be a descendant of Princess Zelda. Link was amazed at this information. Daphnes still accompanied Link as the King of Red Lions while Zelda stayed behind in Hyrule Castle. Link then had to find two new Sages to help power his Master Sword after guiding them to their proper altars in their respective temples. With [[Makar]] and [[Medli]]'s efforts, the sword was restored to its original sharpness, leaving behind only one errand: he had to fish around the Great Sea and gather the shards of the Triforce of Courage, after gathering the Triforce charts and paying [[Tingle]] to decipher them for him. Once it was united, Link broke the barrier leading to Ganon's Tower and battled Ganondorf once more while ancient Hyrule flooded around them after Daphnes used the wish on the Trifoce. Ganondorf was finally beaten when Link lodged the Master Sword in Ganondorf's head, turning him into stone. Link and Zelda were teleported to the surface of the Great Sea by Daphnes, who sadly chose to stay behind and go down with Hyrule. Link and Zelda, who had gotten back into her Tetra guise, later set out to find a new Hyrule. | The King of Red Lions had Link and Tetra brought to Hyrule, where he revealed himself to be [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]]- an ancient king of Hyrule. And he also revealed Tetra to be a descendant of Princess Zelda. Link was amazed at this information. Daphnes still accompanied Link as the King of Red Lions while Zelda stayed behind in Hyrule Castle. Link then had to find two new Sages to help power his Master Sword after guiding them to their proper altars in their respective temples. With [[Makar]] and [[Medli]]'s efforts, the sword was restored to its original sharpness, leaving behind only one errand: he had to fish around the Great Sea and gather the shards of the Triforce of Courage, after gathering the Triforce charts and paying [[Tingle]] to decipher them for him. Once it was united, Link broke the barrier leading to Ganon's Tower and battled Ganondorf once more while ancient Hyrule flooded around them after Daphnes used the wish on the Trifoce. Ganondorf was finally beaten when Link lodged the Master Sword in Ganondorf's head, turning him into stone. Link and Zelda were teleported to the surface of the Great Sea by Daphnes, who sadly chose to stay behind and go down with Hyrule. Link and Zelda, who had gotten back into her Tetra guise, later set out to find a new Hyrule. | ||
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Sometime after Link and Zelda set off on their journey, Tetra began investigating a mysterious Ghost Ship that was terrorizing the seas, as she believed that it was a fraud set up by pirates and wanted to prove them wrong. Link had spent most of the time aboard the ship napping while Niko told tales of his previous adventure, but Link was once more drawn into an active adventure after Tetra leaped onto the Ghost Ship and was abducted as the ship sped away. Link attempted to board the ship and rescue her, but he fell overboard and wound up being washed up on the shore of [[Islands in Phantom Hourglass|Mercay Island]]. | Sometime after Link and Zelda set off on their journey, Tetra began investigating a mysterious Ghost Ship that was terrorizing the seas, as she believed that it was a fraud set up by pirates and wanted to prove them wrong. Link had spent most of the time aboard the ship napping while Niko told tales of his previous adventure, but Link was once more drawn into an active adventure after Tetra leaped onto the Ghost Ship and was abducted as the ship sped away. Link attempted to board the ship and rescue her, but he fell overboard and wound up being washed up on the shore of [[Islands in Phantom Hourglass|Mercay Island]]. | ||
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His future is largely unknown, although ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' showed that Tetra was eventually successful in founding a new Hyrule. Link presumably played some role in the kingdom's foundation, and seemed to have been the inspiration for the uniforms of the castle guards (although it could also be the influence of the Hero of Time's legend, or some sort of combination). Niko also wound up owning his old shield, which he would give to that game's Link after collecting 15 of the stamps. | His future is largely unknown, although ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' showed that Tetra was eventually successful in founding a new Hyrule. Link presumably played some role in the kingdom's foundation, and seemed to have been the inspiration for the uniforms of the castle guards (although it could also be the influence of the Hero of Time's legend, or some sort of combination). Niko also wound up owning his old shield, which he would give to that game's Link after collecting 15 of the stamps. | ||
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This Link was a young apprentice engineer living in Adoba Village with an elderly Niko, who would often regale him with tales of the new Hyrule's history. He learned under the legendary former swordsman [[Alfonzo]]. Link and Alfonzo traveled to Hyrule Castle for Link's graduation ceremony, where Princess Zelda would grant Link his official engineering certificate. The ceremony went according to plan aside from [[Cole|Chancellor Cole]]'s scoffing at its uselessness. However, he found that Zelda had secretly slipped her note bidding him to secretly meet her in her room. He traveled there and found that she was growing suspicious of the spirit tracks that were disappearing throughout Hyrule, and she wanted Link to help her investigate the Tower of Spirits because she did not trust Chancellor Cole, and he did not allow Zelda to leave the castle alone. She gave him the uniform of a recruit to the army (which was the typical Link clothes) so that he could sneak her out of the castle. He then brought her to his train, where Alfonzo was convinced to take them to the Tower of Spirits. But the spirit tracks disappeared beneath the train as it traveled, leaving them stranded in a field. They were then attacked by Cole and his minion [[Byrne]], who proceeded to defeat Alfonzo and capture Zelda's body after separating her soul from it. Link was left there unconscious. | This Link was a young apprentice engineer living in Adoba Village with an elderly Niko, who would often regale him with tales of the new Hyrule's history. He learned under the legendary former swordsman [[Alfonzo]]. Link and Alfonzo traveled to Hyrule Castle for Link's graduation ceremony, where Princess Zelda would grant Link his official engineering certificate. The ceremony went according to plan aside from [[Cole|Chancellor Cole]]'s scoffing at its uselessness. However, he found that Zelda had secretly slipped her note bidding him to secretly meet her in her room. He traveled there and found that she was growing suspicious of the spirit tracks that were disappearing throughout Hyrule, and she wanted Link to help her investigate the Tower of Spirits because she did not trust Chancellor Cole, and he did not allow Zelda to leave the castle alone. She gave him the uniform of a recruit to the army (which was the typical Link clothes) so that he could sneak her out of the castle. He then brought her to his train, where Alfonzo was convinced to take them to the Tower of Spirits. But the spirit tracks disappeared beneath the train as it traveled, leaving them stranded in a field. They were then attacked by Cole and his minion [[Byrne]], who proceeded to defeat Alfonzo and capture Zelda's body after separating her soul from it. Link was left there unconscious. | ||
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==Child Timeline== | ==Child Timeline== | ||
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The Link of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' had a humble upbringing in the [[Ordon Village]], in a province located outside Hyrule. He was of high esteem in his village. He was admired by the children, especially [[Colin]], and Link acted as the kids’ unofficial leader. He was also held in high regard by the adults of the village, who saw Link as a potential future mayor. Link himself worked as a ranch hand for [[Fado]]. One of his closest friends was a girl named [[Illia]], although she often scolded him for carelessness whenever his horse, Epona, was injured. The town’s swordsman, [[Rusl]], later gave Link a sword and invited Link to accompany him on his trip to Hyrule. | The Link of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' had a humble upbringing in the [[Ordon Village]], in a province located outside Hyrule. He was of high esteem in his village. He was admired by the children, especially [[Colin]], and Link acted as the kids’ unofficial leader. He was also held in high regard by the adults of the village, who saw Link as a potential future mayor. Link himself worked as a ranch hand for [[Fado]]. One of his closest friends was a girl named [[Illia]], although she often scolded him for carelessness whenever his horse, Epona, was injured. The town’s swordsman, [[Rusl]], later gave Link a sword and invited Link to accompany him on his trip to Hyrule. | ||
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Link then lent his power to Zelda in the final battle with Ganondorf. Link and Zelda rode together on Epona’s back into combat with Ganondorf. Zelda fired Light Arrows to stun Ganondorf so that Link could slash him with the Master Sword. Afterwards, Ganondorf used a magical barrier to trap Link in one-on-one combat with him. Link was able to not only defeat Ganondorf but impale him on the Master Sword. Following Ganondorf’s death, Link met with Midna, whom had been restored to her original form. Link and Zelda later saw Midna off when she returned to the Twilight Realm, but she destroyed the Mirror of Twilight as well in order to prevent anymore clashing between the two realms. With his adventure complete, Link returned the Master Sword to its resting place and rode Epona back to Ordon Village. | Link then lent his power to Zelda in the final battle with Ganondorf. Link and Zelda rode together on Epona’s back into combat with Ganondorf. Zelda fired Light Arrows to stun Ganondorf so that Link could slash him with the Master Sword. Afterwards, Ganondorf used a magical barrier to trap Link in one-on-one combat with him. Link was able to not only defeat Ganondorf but impale him on the Master Sword. Following Ganondorf’s death, Link met with Midna, whom had been restored to her original form. Link and Zelda later saw Midna off when she returned to the Twilight Realm, but she destroyed the Mirror of Twilight as well in order to prevent anymore clashing between the two realms. With his adventure complete, Link returned the Master Sword to its resting place and rode Epona back to Ordon Village. | ||
− | === | + | ===[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]=== |
This Link was another childhood friend of Zelda's, similar to his predecessors from ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' though removed by many centuries. He accompanied Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens when they checked the seal on Vaati. They were suddenly attacked by Shadow Link, who captured Zelda and all of the maidens. Link had no choice but to draw the Four Sword and free Vaati. Vaati quickly sent the four Links flying away, but they soon recovered and set off with advice from Kaepora Gaebora. They strengthened the Four Sword by collecting [[Force Gem]]s along their quest and saved the six maidens as well as Zelda. They stopped the Shadow Links with help from the princess and completely destroyed Vaati. Finally, the Links and Princess Zelda worked together to defeat the reincarnation of Ganon, who was behind this entire plan. Ganon was defeated and sealed within the Four Sword in Vaati's place. | This Link was another childhood friend of Zelda's, similar to his predecessors from ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' though removed by many centuries. He accompanied Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens when they checked the seal on Vaati. They were suddenly attacked by Shadow Link, who captured Zelda and all of the maidens. Link had no choice but to draw the Four Sword and free Vaati. Vaati quickly sent the four Links flying away, but they soon recovered and set off with advice from Kaepora Gaebora. They strengthened the Four Sword by collecting [[Force Gem]]s along their quest and saved the six maidens as well as Zelda. They stopped the Shadow Links with help from the princess and completely destroyed Vaati. Finally, the Links and Princess Zelda worked together to defeat the reincarnation of Ganon, who was behind this entire plan. Ganon was defeated and sealed within the Four Sword in Vaati's place. | ||
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At one point in Hyrule's history, the people of Hyrule began utilizing the technological advancements of the [[Sheikah]] clan to prepare for the next coming of Ganon. An army of [[Guardians]] and [[Divine Beasts|Four Divine Beasts]] were created to help in the battle, with the latter being piloted by four [[Champions]] from Hyrule's other races. When Calamity Ganon arose, a hero in green and a princess stood to stop him, aided by the Sheikah automatons. The Guardians and Divine Beasts were able to weaken Calamity Ganon, so that the hero could defeat him, and the princess finished the job by sealing him away. This ushered in an era of peace that lasted for around ten thousand years. | At one point in Hyrule's history, the people of Hyrule began utilizing the technological advancements of the [[Sheikah]] clan to prepare for the next coming of Ganon. An army of [[Guardians]] and [[Divine Beasts|Four Divine Beasts]] were created to help in the battle, with the latter being piloted by four [[Champions]] from Hyrule's other races. When Calamity Ganon arose, a hero in green and a princess stood to stop him, aided by the Sheikah automatons. The Guardians and Divine Beasts were able to weaken Calamity Ganon, so that the hero could defeat him, and the princess finished the job by sealing him away. This ushered in an era of peace that lasted for around ten thousand years. | ||
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The end of that era of peace came when a prophecy arose and foretold of the return of Calamity Ganon. This caused Hyrule's Royal Family to begin coordinating excavations of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts, which had fallen into obscurity. It was at this time that a new hero named Link arose. His father was a knight who was part of the royal guard, and Link was a prodigy when it came to swordfighting. It was said that he was able to best adults when he was only a child. His one other skill and passion was cooking. It was said that he could make good meals out of almost anything, and he was also known to have a big appetite when it came to eating food. When he was a child, he was known for being curious and full of energy, as well as being reckless and getting hurt often. When he was around four years old, he was part of a group of people who the king allowed to visit [[Zora's Domain]]. It was there that he met [[Mipha]], and the two got along like siblings. Mipha made a habit of healing Link's wounds, and he was impressed by her magic. He also met the [[Goron]] named [[Daruk]] when he grew older. Link saved him from monsters at the base of [[Death Mountain]], and the two became fast friends while enjoying some rock roast, which Link apparently enjoyed. | The end of that era of peace came when a prophecy arose and foretold of the return of Calamity Ganon. This caused Hyrule's Royal Family to begin coordinating excavations of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts, which had fallen into obscurity. It was at this time that a new hero named Link arose. His father was a knight who was part of the royal guard, and Link was a prodigy when it came to swordfighting. It was said that he was able to best adults when he was only a child. His one other skill and passion was cooking. It was said that he could make good meals out of almost anything, and he was also known to have a big appetite when it came to eating food. When he was a child, he was known for being curious and full of energy, as well as being reckless and getting hurt often. When he was around four years old, he was part of a group of people who the king allowed to visit [[Zora's Domain]]. It was there that he met [[Mipha]], and the two got along like siblings. Mipha made a habit of healing Link's wounds, and he was impressed by her magic. He also met the [[Goron]] named [[Daruk]] when he grew older. Link saved him from monsters at the base of [[Death Mountain]], and the two became fast friends while enjoying some rock roast, which Link apparently enjoyed. | ||
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Link accompanied Zelda in her last-ditch effort to unlock her magic by praying at the Spring of Wisdom atop [[Mt. Lanayru]], while the other Champions awaited at the foot of the mountain. They returned unsuccessful, and they were soon disrupted by a loud commotion. Calamity Ganon had finally awoken and began his rampage against Hyrule. Hyrule's efforts were turned against them, as Calamity Ganon was able to take control of the Guardians and Divine Beasts, with the Four Champions and King Rhoam all being killed in the process. Link focused on trying to protect Zelda. As they fled, they had a quiet moment where Zelda broke down about her failures while Link attempted to comfort her. They were soon embroiled in battle once again. She finally unlocked her magical powers to protect Link from an assault by Guardians. However, at this point Link succumbed to his injuries. The Master Sword spoke to Zelda and told her about a plan to save Link. Two Sheikah, [[Purah]] and [[Robbie]], were summoned before Zelda to take Link to a special shrine on the [[Great Plateau]] known as the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. There, Link would be able to be revived over the course of many years. As for Zelda, she returned the Master Sword to its resting place and then used her power to contain Calamity Ganon within Hyrule Castle while waiting for Link's return. | Link accompanied Zelda in her last-ditch effort to unlock her magic by praying at the Spring of Wisdom atop [[Mt. Lanayru]], while the other Champions awaited at the foot of the mountain. They returned unsuccessful, and they were soon disrupted by a loud commotion. Calamity Ganon had finally awoken and began his rampage against Hyrule. Hyrule's efforts were turned against them, as Calamity Ganon was able to take control of the Guardians and Divine Beasts, with the Four Champions and King Rhoam all being killed in the process. Link focused on trying to protect Zelda. As they fled, they had a quiet moment where Zelda broke down about her failures while Link attempted to comfort her. They were soon embroiled in battle once again. She finally unlocked her magical powers to protect Link from an assault by Guardians. However, at this point Link succumbed to his injuries. The Master Sword spoke to Zelda and told her about a plan to save Link. Two Sheikah, [[Purah]] and [[Robbie]], were summoned before Zelda to take Link to a special shrine on the [[Great Plateau]] known as the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. There, Link would be able to be revived over the course of many years. As for Zelda, she returned the Master Sword to its resting place and then used her power to contain Calamity Ganon within Hyrule Castle while waiting for Link's return. | ||
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One hundred years passed before Link awakened in the Shrine of Resurrection. He was successfully restored to life, but it came at the cost of all of his past memories. He awoke to attempts at telepathic calls from Zelda and quickly received the [[Sheikah Slate]], which would be an invaluable asset in his quest. Link soon received guidance from a mysterious old man, who taught him the basics about survival and tasked him with collecting four Spirit Orbs from nearby shrines. Link also unlocked the Runes of the Sheikah Slate in the process, which granted him access to new abilities. After Link completed these tasks, the old man revealed himself to be the spirit of King Rhoam. Rhoam told him the story of the Great Calamity and about Zelda's current situation. He gave Link the Paraglider so that he could leave the Great Plateau and suggested that he seek out [[Impa]] at [[Kakariko Village]] for more information. | One hundred years passed before Link awakened in the Shrine of Resurrection. He was successfully restored to life, but it came at the cost of all of his past memories. He awoke to attempts at telepathic calls from Zelda and quickly received the [[Sheikah Slate]], which would be an invaluable asset in his quest. Link soon received guidance from a mysterious old man, who taught him the basics about survival and tasked him with collecting four Spirit Orbs from nearby shrines. Link also unlocked the Runes of the Sheikah Slate in the process, which granted him access to new abilities. After Link completed these tasks, the old man revealed himself to be the spirit of King Rhoam. Rhoam told him the story of the Great Calamity and about Zelda's current situation. He gave Link the Paraglider so that he could leave the Great Plateau and suggested that he seek out [[Impa]] at [[Kakariko Village]] for more information. | ||
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Eventually, Link traveled to Hyrule Castle and found the area where Calamity Ganon was being held at bay just as Zelda reached the point where she could no longer contain him. Calamity Ganon was free, and the two of them battled underneath Hyrule Castle. Link was able to defeat Calamity Ganon, although the monster then reformed on Hyrule Field as the Dark Beast Ganon. Zelda gave him the Bow of Light for the final battle and used her magic to make weak points appear that Link could attack. With the power of the Light Arrows, Ganon was eventually defeated, and Zelda was freed. She was then able to finish him off. Afterwards, Zelda and Link were reunited, with the princess asking Link if he remembered her. If Link had regained all of his memories of Zelda, an extra scene played after the credits. In this scene, it was shown that Link was accompanying Zelda across Hyrule and assisting in her efforts to help the people of Hyrule to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Calamity Ganon's downfall. Link was shown to still be wielding the Master Sword as well. | Eventually, Link traveled to Hyrule Castle and found the area where Calamity Ganon was being held at bay just as Zelda reached the point where she could no longer contain him. Calamity Ganon was free, and the two of them battled underneath Hyrule Castle. Link was able to defeat Calamity Ganon, although the monster then reformed on Hyrule Field as the Dark Beast Ganon. Zelda gave him the Bow of Light for the final battle and used her magic to make weak points appear that Link could attack. With the power of the Light Arrows, Ganon was eventually defeated, and Zelda was freed. She was then able to finish him off. Afterwards, Zelda and Link were reunited, with the princess asking Link if he remembered her. If Link had regained all of his memories of Zelda, an extra scene played after the credits. In this scene, it was shown that Link was accompanying Zelda across Hyrule and assisting in her efforts to help the people of Hyrule to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Calamity Ganon's downfall. Link was shown to still be wielding the Master Sword as well. | ||
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− | *Link was the hero of the | + | *Link was the hero of the unlicensed game, ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', a Philips CD-i game. He also appeared as a major character in ''Zelda: Wand of Gamelon'' and ''Zelda's Adventure''. For more information, see [[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i]]. |
− | *He has made cameo appearances in | + | *He has made cameo appearances in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (sleeping in a bed at the Rose Town inn), ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (where he placed behind [[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] in [[Cranky Kong]]'s Hero Coin challenge) and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' (where an 8-bit image of him is found in a hidden area). |
*Link is playable in ''Soul Calibur II'', in which most of his weapons (even the Magical Sword) can be purchased, equipped and used in battle. His backstory says that, after saving Hyrule from an evil magician controlled by the Soul Edge at Zelda's request, he traveled into another world to destroy the Soul Edge itself. In his ending, after sealing the evil away, he returns to the world of Hyrule by playing some sort of song on his ocarina. | *Link is playable in ''Soul Calibur II'', in which most of his weapons (even the Magical Sword) can be purchased, equipped and used in battle. His backstory says that, after saving Hyrule from an evil magician controlled by the Soul Edge at Zelda's request, he traveled into another world to destroy the Soul Edge itself. In his ending, after sealing the evil away, he returns to the world of Hyrule by playing some sort of song on his ocarina. | ||
− | *In | + | *In ''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'', a bipedal version of Wolf Link was among the villagers who could appear after the Welcome [[amiibo]] update. He appeared at the campground after scanning an amiibo of Link, Wolf Link or Princess Zelda, and he could be invited to stay at the player's town. He was depicted with a smug personality, and his given birthdate was the release date of ''Twilight Princess''. |
− | + | *He was included as a playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as a DLC racer) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. His appearance was based on his ''Skyward Sword'' design, and he was a heavyweight racer. He had special tires and a glider known as the Triforce Tires and Hylian Glider, respectively. | |
− | + | *In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', there are [[Mystery Mushroom]] costumes available for Link, Wolf Link and Toon Link that can be unlocked by scanning the matching [[amiibo]] or by completing a 100-Mario Challenge. There are also special Event Courses for ''Tri Force Heroes'' and ''Twilight Princess HD'' featuring Totem Link and Wolf Link, respectively. | |
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− | Link appears as a playable character in every game of the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. | + | Link appears as a playable character in every game of the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. His design in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' was inspired by ''Ocarina of Time'', by ''Twilight Princess'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' and by ''Breath of the Wild'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His moves involve attacking with his sword and utilizing various other weapons from his adventures such as the boomerang and hookshot. |
− | Link's Final Smash in most appearances is the Triforce Slash, in which he slashes at a character (or multiple characters) repeatedly with a sword while they are trapped within a Triforce symbol and then sends them flying. This Final Smash is shared by Toon Link and Young Link (in ''Ultimate''). In ''Ultimate'', Link's Final Smash is changed to the Ancient Bow and Arrow, which involves Link firing an | + | Link's Final Smash in most appearances is the Triforce Slash, in which he slashes at a character (or multiple characters) repeatedly with a sword while they are trapped within a Triforce symbol and then sends them flying. This Final Smash is shared by Toon Link and Young Link (in ''Ultimate''). In ''Ultimate'', Link's Final Smash is changed to the Ancient Bow and Arrow, which involves Link firing an Ancient Arrow straight ahead. |
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In ''Brawl'' and the 3DS/Wii U installment, Young Link is replaced by Toon Link. This version is the cel-shaded Link as seen in ''The Wind Waker'', and so most of his moves are variations on Young Link's moves based on that game. In ''Brawl'', he is unlocked by playing 400 brawls, beating Classic Mode after completing "The Subspace Emissary" or by meeting him in "The Subspace Emissary". | In ''Brawl'' and the 3DS/Wii U installment, Young Link is replaced by Toon Link. This version is the cel-shaded Link as seen in ''The Wind Waker'', and so most of his moves are variations on Young Link's moves based on that game. In ''Brawl'', he is unlocked by playing 400 brawls, beating Classic Mode after completing "The Subspace Emissary" or by meeting him in "The Subspace Emissary". | ||
− | In ''Ultimate'', Young Link and Toon Link are included as two separate playable fighters. They still share the same Final Smash, in the form of the Triforce Slash | + | In ''Ultimate'', Young Link and Toon Link are included as two separate playable fighters. They still share the same Final Smash, in the form of the Triforce Slash. |
====Brawl: Subspace Emissary==== | ====Brawl: Subspace Emissary==== | ||
− | Within | + | Within "The Subspace Emissary", Link is first seen within The Forest drawing the Master Sword from its pedestal (accompanied by Navi). However, minions of the Subspace Army then attack, which leads Link to team up with [[Yoshi]] (who was napping nearby) in fighting them off. Afterwards, either Link and Yoshi fight a shadow clone of [[Princess Peach]] or [[Mario]] and [[Pit]] fight a shadow clone of Zelda. Either way, it results in either Mario or Link seeing the shadow clone of the princess they knew dissipating, leading him to think that was the real princess and that the other was the enemy. This leads to a battle between Mario and Link, but the misunderstanding is cleared after the battle when the four team up to pursue [[King Dedede]], aided by [[Kirby]]. They do not succeed in finding the captured princesses, but they do unite with the main group to travel into Subspace to fight [[Tabuu]]. If Link and Zelda were freed from trophy form by [[Kirby]], they then decided to restore Ganondorf so that he could help them in the final battles. |
Toon Link is not part of the main story of "The Subspace Emissary" and can only be reached through a door that appears in The Forest after the game is completed. This door takes the player to the Pirate Ship level, where Toon Link attacks the player, seeing him as an intruder. | Toon Link is not part of the main story of "The Subspace Emissary" and can only be reached through a door that appears in The Forest after the game is completed. This door takes the player to the Pirate Ship level, where Toon Link attacks the player, seeing him as an intruder. | ||
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+ | In ''Melee'' there are three trophies of Link, while ''Brawl'' has two trophies (one being his normal trophy while the second shows his Final Smash). ''Brawl'' also contains a Wolf Link trophy and stickers of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda'', "A Link to the Past'', ''Twilight Princess'' and ''The Wind Waker'', with Epona from ''Ocarina of Time'', as Wolf Link with Midna in ''Twilight Princess'', with the King of Red Lions from ''The Wind Waker'', with pigs from ''The Wind Waker'' and with a Goron Mask from ''Majora's Mask''. There are also additional stickers of Link in Deku, Goron and Fierce Deity forms from ''Majora's Mask''. | ||
− | + | Young Link has three different trophies in ''Melee'', which are unlocked by beating each of the game's modes with him. In ''Brawl'', there are three different trophies of Toon Link that can be found - one normal one, one of his Final Smash and one showing him in his normal clothes from ''The Wind Waker''. | |
− | + | In the 3DS/Wii games, there are two standard trophies for both Link and Toon Link that appear in both versions. Beyond that, the 3DS version also has trophies for Link's adult self in ''Ocarina of Time'', for his ''Spirit Tracks'' design and for his Engineer outfit from ''Spirit Tracks'', while the Wii U version has trophies for Link and Toon Link's respective Final Smashes as well as for Wolf Link. | |
− | + | ===Hyrule Warriors=== | |
− | + | In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', Link is featured as the primary playable protagonist. Unlike other ''Zelda'' games, there are also a large amount of other characters to choose from for battles, although most of them have to be unlocked by progressing through the game. In battle, Link can utilize up to five different main weapons: the standard sword and shield, the Fire Rod, the Gauntlet (which allows him to wield a variety of heavy weapons) and the Great Fairy (who carries Link around in a bottle while fighting). Young Link (from ''Majora's Mask'' and with the ability to use the Fierce Deity's Mask) and Toon Link also make playable appearances, as DLC in the original Wii U game and as unlockable characters within the game in its ports. The Links all remain silent aside from grunts and shouts as in previous games; Link and Young Link are accompanied by a fairy named [[Proxi]] who speaks for them, while Toon Link's sister [[Aryll]] speaks with him over the [[Pirate's Charm]]. | |
− | In | + | In Legend Mode, a hero in green was mentioned in the game's backstory as having sealed away the evil of Ganon in the past by splitting his soul into four pieces that were divided across different eras. The current incarnation of Link was first shown among the young recruits training in Hyrule's army at the beginning of "The Armies of Ruin". When Hyrule Castle was attacked by dark forces, he defied his orders and took initiative by trying to help Princess Zelda and Impa to repel the enemies. A fairy named [[Proxi]] was drawn to him and began to accompany him, and in the ensuing battle, it was ultimately shown that this Link was also bore the Triforce of Courage. Hyrule Castle ultimately fell to the dark forces, and Link escaped with Impa, but Zelda went missing in the confusion. Having seen the Triforce of Courage on Link's hand, Impa realized that he may truly the reincarned Hero and presented him with a green tunic as they prepared to look for Zelda. In their travels, they instead found a mysterious fighter known as Sheik in "The Sheikah Tribesman", and they also met up with [[Lana]], a young woman who was leading a resistence against the dark forces in "The Sorceress of the Woods". They all banded together in trying to find and defeat the leader of the dark forces, an evil sorceress known as [[Cia]]. |
− | In the | + | In "The Sorceress of the Valley", they advanced upon Cia's lair at the Valley of Seers in order to seal off the Gate of Souls that she had opened and put an end to her campaign. However, this proved to only be the beginning, as Cia managed to extract Link and Zelda's respective Triforce pieces and used it to complete the Triforce. With it, she opened the Gates of Souls in three different points in space and time, all as part of her plan to revive [[Ganondorf]]. As a result, three portals opened leading to the eras in time containing each gate. Link, Impa and Lana each split up and entered a different portal in order to take on the Gates of Souls as quickly as possible. Link's journey through time took him to [[Skyloft]] in the era of ''Skyward Sword''. First, he repelled [[Ghirahim]] and [[Volga]] from attacking Skyloft in "Land in the Sy", and in the process Link teamed up with Fi, who decided to work with Link despite him being different from her master. They then made their way to the Sealed Grounds in "Sealed Ambition", where they thwarted Ghirahim's attempts to revive The Imprisoned. Finally, they manage to seal off that Gate of Souls and returned to the present. They then met up with the others and learned several truths: that Sheik was actually Zelda in disguise, and that Lana was actually the living embodiment of the good that Cia cast out from herself. WIth that settled, they then traveled to the Temple of the Sacred Sword in order to find the Master Sword, in hopes that its power could be a key to defeating Cia. Link managed to find and draw the Master Sword after an arduous battle in "The Sacred Sword", and with it Link had a newfound advantage over his enemies, one which came with a newfound confidence. |
− | + | With the Master Sword in hand, the Hyrulean forces advanced to directly confront Cia at the Temple of Souls in "A War of Spirit". However, Link was growing reckless and headstrong with his newfound power. When he finally confronted Cia, she took advantage of this and used her magic to bring his shadow to life as a Dark Link. The number of Dark Links multiplied while Cia retreated, but just as things were getting overwhelming for the hero, his allies all banded together to support him in fighting off the Dark Links. Zelda's forces then decided to retreat, but they faced a final obstacle in the form of Ganondorf, who was ready to target Zelda. Link then repaid the favor to his allies by taking on Ganondorf and forcing him to retreat. Humbled by that battle, Link then fought alongside the Hyrulean forces at the Valley of the Seers in "Shining Beacon". This time they were able to take on defeat Cia. She perished, and Lana ended up receiving the Triforce of Power. After a bittersweet farewell with Lana, the Hyrulean forces returned him victorious. But the peace was short-lived, as Ganondorf was able to revive. | |
− | + | In the following Ganondorf missions, Ganondorf was the protagonist instead of Link. In the final one of those three chapters, "Battle of the Triforce", Ganondorf had taken the Triforce of Power from Lana and with it was advancing to take the remaining Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda. This time, the two heroes lost the battle and so Ganondorf was able to complete the Triforce. However, they soon prepared a counter attack in the Grand Finale scenarios. In "Enduring Resolve", the heroes first attacked Ganon's forces at Gerudo Desert, in order to defeat both Ghirahim and Zant for good. They then made their way back to Hyrule and engaged Ganondorf in a final fight in "Liberation of the Triforce". Ganondorf was pressed to transform into Ganon, but with the help of Zelda's Light Arrows, he was destroyed once again. Link, Zelda and Lana then regained their respective Triforce pieces, and they used them to seal Ganon away again. In the aftermath, Link and Zelda returned to the Temple of the Sacred Sword to return the Master Sword to its resting place. This proved to be a struggle for Link due to the remnants of darkness trying to keep the Master Sword away, but Zelda ultimately helped him to place it right back in its place. With peace returned, Link and Zelda then returned to Hyrule. They were shown to return just after [[Linkle]] defeated the remnants of the enemy forces in the Linkle's Tale scenario "The Other Hero". | |
− | + | Link also acted as the main character of the the ''Wind Waker'' campaign, where the reality of the ''Wind Waker'' was suddenly merging with modern day Hyrule, and Link was sent to investigate. He teamed up with [[Tetra]] and [[Daphnes Nohansen]] from that timeline while tracking down the source of the evil, who turned out to be [[Phantom Ganon]]. They worked together to defeat Phantom Ganon, at which point the ''Wind Waker'' timeline unmerged from theirs. Link, Lana and Cia returned to Hyrule Castle to use the Triforce to close the rifts, and Cia and Lana were able to return to their roles as guardians. | |
==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run | + | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run of Zelda cartoons that ran as alternate segments on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. Here Link was portrayed as a young, obnoxious youth who frequently would state "Well excuuuse me, princess!" whenever he was turned down by Zelda. He was voiced by Jonathan Potts. He also made a few cameo appearances on the Captain N show. |
− | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics | + | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics "Legend of Zelda", which was based primarily on the cartoon series while adding elements from ''Zelda II''. Link was portrayed somewhat more seriously and protected the Triforce of Courage in addition to his duties protecting Zelda and her Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon. It also explored Link's background by showing him as hailing from the land of Calatia, and his parents (named Arn and Medila) appear. It lasted only five issues and one issue of Nintendo Comics System. |
*Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | *Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | ||
− | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until | + | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until he was killed by Aganhim. In this version he instead begins to transform into a wolf in the Dark World (a possible influence on ''Twilight Princesss'') until he rejects his inner darkness. His allies in this version included the fairy Epheremelda, the master archer Roam who also acted as a rival, and a Zora. Link and Zelda defeat Ganon together, and afterwards Link becomes the protector of the Triforce. Link and Zelda's relationship reaches a bittersweet conclusion due to their new duties giving them little time to see each other and it had only been "in their dreams" with the psychic link they shared in the battle against Ganon that they had been close. |
− | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island | + | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island there is a plotline where Link attempts to reject his destiny as the waker of the Wind Fish and leave Koholint on a raft with Marin, but they are unable to escape the island and Link eventually learns to embrace his destiny and finish his quest. |
*Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | *Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | ||
*In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | *In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | ||
*Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | *Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | ||
*Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | *Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | ||
− | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality | + | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality and slowly learn about teamwork as the series progresses. At one point the four are split apart, at which point Purple begins working with Shadow Link but only to learn more about him, Vaati and Ganon and ultimately betrays him. At the end Shadow Link gives his life to allow Vaati to be destroyed, but lives on as Link's actual shadow after Link becomes whole again. |
− | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World | + | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World and Link's father was a great knight, but this version further expands on the background by having Link's father being a former friend of Aganhim until he turned evil. In this version of the quest he is accompanied by the thief Ganty, who betrays him after learning of his heritage due to thinking Hyrulean knights killed her parents, but later it is revealed that Ganty is another survivor of the knights' family, and she fires the Silver Arrow that finishes Ganon. Afterwards Link opens up "the Hero's Apple Orchard". |
− | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an | + | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an abbreviations version of the game's story with only minor additions and alterations, such as showing Link training at a dojo in the beginning but being considered too young and inexperienced by his master to compete in Hyrule's swordfighting tournament. In 2009, he starred in a ''Phantom Hourglass'' manga that similarly followed the original storyline. |
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+ | *Link was at one point planned to have a cameo appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' as one of the partons of the Starbeans Cafe, according to unused text from the game. He would give the Triforce, which was changed to the Great Force in the final version. Link did not speak in this appearance, but the cashier's dialogue pokes fun at the conventions of the Zelda series by calling Link the "Hero of... what is it, now?". | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
*Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | *Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | ||
− | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon | + | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon example of this is ''Breath of the Wild'' (likely due to the voiced cutscenes), but it is also applicable to various non-canon games such as ''Link's Crossbow Training'', ''Hyrule Warriors'' and the CD-i games. |
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | ||
− | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the | + | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the defeated timeline has featured three different Links, while the other two timelines each featured two different Links. In addition, there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which apparently takes place in every timeline and features one Link while alluding to another in its backstory. |
− | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | + | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', where he was made right-handed to better match the controls for the respective games. The ''Master Quest'' of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' also flips Hyrule and Link's swordfighting hand as a way to increase the difficulty. |
*The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | *The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | ||
− | * | + | *There are also several known relations of the Links, some of which were implied or confirmed by the [[Hyrule Historia]]: |
**The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | **The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | ||
− | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the | + | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the Defeated Timeline, the Historia does state an indirect relation as both Links are descended from the Knights of Hyrule. |
**The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | **The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | ||