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The Creation of the Land and Sky



Before time began and before spirits and life existed, the universe was in chaos. The three Golden Goddesses descended upon the chaos and began the creation of the world, each of them creating a different facet of the realm. Din created the material realm, Nayru gave the realm law and order, and Farore created all life forms that would follow the said order.

With their labors completed, the Goddesses departed for the heavens, but not before leaving behind the Triforce, three sacred golden triangles representing a small portion of the essence of the goddesses. Because the power of the Triforce was so great, they trusted the sacred relic to the careful hands of the goddess Hylia so that she could protect it from those who would misuse its almighty power. Hylia was also entrusted with the care of the Secret Stones. Since Hylia herself was a goddess, the Triforce was in safe hands, as only mortals would be able to use its power. The Goddesses entrusted the protection of the land they created to Hylia.[1]. In addition to the Triforce, each goddess left behind a crest[2].. The crests have proliferated throughout time with different groups and species adopting individual crests as their own.

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The Creation Myth

Before time began, before spirits and life existed... Three golden goddesses descended upon the chaos that was Hyrule... Din, the goddess of power... Nayru, the goddess of wisdom... Farore, the goddess of courage.... Din...With her strong flaming arms, she cultivated the land and created the red earth. Nayru... Poured her wisdom onto the earth and gave the spirit of law to the world. Farore...With her rich soul, produced all life forms who would uphold the law. The three great goddesses, their labors completed, departed for the heavens. And golden sacred triangles remained at the point where the goddess left the world. Since then, the sacred triangles have become the basis of our world’s providence.

And, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm[3].

The Breach of Demise


One dark, fateful day, the earth cracked wide and malevolent forces rushed forth from the fissure. They mounted a brutal assault upon the surface people, driving the land into deep despair... They burnt forests to ash, choked the land’s sweet springs, and murdered without hesitation. They did all this in their lust to take the ultimate power protected by Her Grace, the goddess. The power she guarded was without equal.

Handed down by gods of old, this power gave its holder the means to make any desire a reality. Such was the might of the ultimate power that the old ones placed it in the care of the goddess. To prevent this great power from falling into the hands of the evil swarming the lands. The goddess gathered the surviving humans on an outcropping of earth. She sent it skyward, beyond the reach of the demonic hordes. Beyond even the clouds. With the Hylians safe, the goddess joined forces with the land dwellers and fought the evil forces, sealing them away. At last, peace was restored to the surface.

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The Ancient Battle

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During the era of the goddess Hylia, many demons arose in pursuit of the Triforce. The leader, Demise, the Demon King, tried to take over the world with his evil powers. After a battle against the demonic forces, Hylia gathered the humans who had survived, along with the Triforce, onto a plot of land and sent it into the sky. She positioned a heavy barrier of clouds between the island in the sky and the land below to protect the humans and the Triforce. The goddess and the remaining tribes on the Surface battled for their lives against Demise. They were victorious, and they sealed him away[4].

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The Goddess Hylia Renounces Her Divinity

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The land was saved, but the seal that kept the Demon King imprisoned was weak. In an attempt to destroy Demise, the goddess Hylia tried to use the power of the Triforce. However, a goddess cannot wield its power. Thus, the goddess Hylia decided to renounce her divinity and be reborn as a human. With Hylia's passing, Impa of the Sheikah tribe was entrusted with watching over the sealed prison of the Demon King until she returned[5].

Sealed Grounds Established


In the center of the world, where the Temple of Hylia was built. This is where the goddess Hylia gathered the surviving humans onto a plot of land and sent them into the sky. It is here, also, where the Demon King was sealed away, which is why the land became known as the Sealed Grounds and the Temple of Hylia as the Sealed Temple[6].

The Goddess Hylia's Reincarnation


As the seal of Demise, the Demon King, began to weaken, a human girl was born. That girl was named Zelda, and she was the goddess Hylia reincarnated.[7].

Zelda Regains Memories As Hylia


After her fall from the heavens, Zelda, now on the Surface, was rescued by an old woman. The old woman told Zelda that she was the reincarnation of Hylia and needed to cleanse herself in the temples of the sky and the earth. Understanding her destiny, and clothed in the garments of the goddess, Zelda set off for the Skyview and Earth springs. At the Earth Spring, Zelda was captured by Ghirahim's henchmen, the Bokoblins, but saved by Impa, of the Sheikah tribe, whose responsibility was to protect the reincarnated goddess.[8].

Zelda Returns to the Past


Zelda prayed at the two springs, purifying herself and regaining her memories as the goddess Hylia. In order to strengthen the seal that imprisoned the Demon King Demise, Zelda attempted to return to the ancient era from the Temple of Time in the desert. However, Ghirahim found her. Link showed up just in time. He fought with Ghirahim, protecting Zelda and Impa while they entered the Gate of Time. Upon entering, Impa destroyed the gate so that Ghirahim could not follow them to the ancient past.[9].

The Hero of the Sky Forges the Master Sword

The Goddess Sword was a divine weapon created by the goddess Hylia to aid the chosen hero in defeating the evil demonic forces led by Demise. Link, the hero chosen by destiny, retrieves the Goddess Sword from the Statue of the Goddess in Skyloft, which starts the long journey of forging the Goddess Sword into the Master Sword

In order for the Hero of the Sky to transform the Goddess Sword into the Master Sword, they must infuse it with three sacred flames, each guarded by a powerful spirit in different regions of the world. Once the sword has been imbued by the three Sacred Flames, the sword transforms into the Master Sword. After Zelda shares with the Hero of the Sky that she is the Goddess Reborn, she blesses the sword, unlocking its full potential as the True Master Sword.

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The Hero of the Sky Travels to the Past

After traveling through the Gate of Time, Zelda and Impa reached the Sealed Grounds in the distant past. Link followed them using the second gate. Zelda explained to Link that to reinforce the seal confining Demise, she needed to sleep in the Sealed Temple. As a result, the Surface stabilized, and Skyloft thrived. Thousands of years passed.

The Hero of the Sky Destroys Demise with the Triforce

After returning to his own time, Link discovered the legendary Triforce. By completing numerous trials, he proved himself worthy of its immense power and received the crest of the Triforce. His wish was granted, and the Statue of the Goddess was restored to its original place in the Sealed Grounds, where the Demon King Demise had been defeated[10].

The Hero of the Sky Defeats Demise

Following the destruction of Demise via the Triforce, the enraged Ghirahim abducted Zelda and transported her through the Gate of Time. Once in the past, he carried out the ritual to bring the Demon King Demise back to life. Link pursued them, fighting and overcoming Ghirahim, but arrived too late as Demise had already been revived. Following a fierce battle, Link managed to defeat Demise. Upon his defeat, the Demon King's malice was absorbed into the Master Sword and sealed away. Consequently, the demons on the Surface ceased to terrorize its inhabitants[11].

A Return to the Surface

Zelda and the others returned to the present time. The atmosphere was peaceful and there was a feeling of a new beginning. Zelda resolved to live on the Surface and to protect the Triforce. However, the destruction of Demise was not the end of the battle. It was the beginning of a curse: a never-ending cycle of the reincarnation of the Demon King, whose hatred for those with the blood of the Goddess and the spirit of the Hero is everlasting.

The Sacred Realm Is Sealed

The sealing of the Sacred Realm is one of the only known events during the Era of Chaos. This is detailed in The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia as 'The Battle for the Sacred Realm'.

Hyrule Historia Excerpts

English

"The legend of a supreme power spread throughout the land, whetting the appetites of those who would possess the Triforce and inciting vicious battles between them. Rauru, the Sage of Light, constructed the Temple of Time, which contained the only existing entrance to the Sacred Realm, where the Triforce was located. With power stronger than both time and the Master Sword, Rauru sealed the Sacred Realm. The pedestal holding the Master Sword was closed behind the Door of Time, and the keys to opening the door (the Spiritual Stones of forest, fire, and water) were protected by their respective people"[12].

Japanese

Translation Source: LoruleanHistorian

万能の力の伝承は人々の欲望をかきたて、トライフォースをめぐる争いが絶えず起こるようになる。

Ban'nou no chikara no denshou wa hitobito no yokubou o kakitate, Toraifousu o meguru arasoi ga taezu okoru you ni naru.

“Folklore pertaining to the absolute power of the Triforce stirs up people's desires, and constant fighting unfolds as a result.[13]”


光の賢者ラウルは、トライフォースのある聖地への唯一の入口として、時の神殿を造った。時を超える力とともに、聖地をマスター ソードで封印。マスターソードの台座は時の扉で閉ざし、3つの精霊石をその扉を開く鍵として、それぞれを信頼のおける森の民、火 の民、水の民に守らせた。

Hikari no kenja Rauru wa, Toraifousu no aru seichi e no yuitsu no iriguchi toshite, toki no shinden o tsukutta. Toki o koeru chikara to tomo ni, seichi o Masutaa-soodo de fuuin. Masutaa-soodo no daiza wa toki no tobira de tozashi, san-tsu no seirei-ishi o sono tobira o hiraku kagi to shite, sorezore o shinrai no okeru more no min, hi no min, mizu no min ni mamora seta.

“Rauru, the sage of light, built the Temple of Time over the sole entrance into the Sacred Realm. Using a power that transcends time, the Sacred Realm was sealed with the Master Sword. The pedestal of the Master Sword is closed behind the Door of Time, and the keys to open it are the three spiritual stones. These were entrusted to the forest folk, fire folk, and water folk for safekeeping.”[13]


トライフォースは光の神殿に 安置され、ラウルは現世と隔離された聖地で、神の力を守り続 けることになる。

Toraifousu wa hikari no shinden ni anchi sare, Rauru wa gense to kakuri sareta seichi de, kami no chikara o mamori tsudzukeru koto ni naru.

“With the Triforce enshrined in the Temple of Light, Rauru remained isolated within the Sacred Realm and continued to protect the power of the gods.”[13]

Hyrulean Civil War

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The conflict known as the Hyrulean Civil War is stated to have lasted for countless eras. Eventually, the fighting stopped and all of Hyrule was united. The exact beginning and ending of the war is unknown. The war ended at some point between the birth of the Hero of Time and the events of Ocarina of Time.

The Hero of Time is Born

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Towards the end of the Hyrulean Civil War, a lone woman sought refuge from the fires of war. Baby in arms, she escaped to the Forbidden Forest. She entrusted her baby to the Deku Tree, the spirit of the Kokiri Forest. The Deku Tree sensed that the child was intertwined with the fate of Hyrule and took the child in. Once the child's mother died, they were raised as a Kokiri. This child would later because the Hero of Time.

The Hero of Time Travels to Termina

Era of the Hero of Time/Events/The Hero of Time Travels to Termina

Ganondorf Is Executed

Era of the Hero of Time/Events/Ganondorf Is Executed

The Shadow Invasion

The long-standing peace in the Light World was shattered by Zant's army of Shadow Beasts. Zant, now known as the King of Twilight, launched an invasion of Hyrule, forcing Princess Zelda to make a difficult choice. She had to decide whether to let the kingdom be ravaged by war or to surrender and allow Hyrule to fall under the rule of the Twilight. The princess chose to surrender. As a result, the Light Spirits across the land lost their light to the Twili. The Light World slowly transformed into Twilight, leaving the people, unaware of what was happening, consumed by a shadowy fear.[14]

Calamity Ganon Returns

Era of the Wilds/Events/Calamity Ganon Returns

Calamity Ganon is Defeated

Era of the Wilds/Events/Calamity Ganon is Defeated

Princess Zelda and the Hero of the Wilds Explore Beneath Hyrule Castle

Era of the Wilds/Events/Princess Zelda and the Hero of the Wilds Explore Beneath Hyrule Castle

Demon King Ganon is Resurrected

Era of the Wilds/Events/Demon King Ganon is Resurrected

The Master Sword is Damaged by Gloom

Era of the Wilds/Events/The Master Sword is Damaged by Gloom

The Hero of the Wilds Arm is Corrupted by Gloom

Era of the Wilds/Events/The Hero of the Wilds Arm is Corrupted by Gloom

Princess Zelda Travels Through Time to the Era of Prosperity

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The Hero of the Wilds Awakens the Sages

Era of the Wilds/Events/The Hero of the Wilds Awakens the Sages

The Light Dragon Defeats the Demon Dragon

Era of the Wilds/Events/The Light Dragon Defeats the Demon Dragon

Sources

  1. ↑ Handed down by gods of old, this power gave its holder the means to make any desire a reality. Such was the might of the ultimate power that the old ones placed it in the care of the goddess., (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, 2011)
  2. ↑ Creation, The Three Goddesses, (The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, p. 70)
  3. ↑ The Great Deku Tree shares the creation myth, The Creation Myth, (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1998)
  4. ↑ Era of the Goddess Hylia, The Ancient Battle (p. 71, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  5. ↑ Era of the Goddess Hylia, Sealed in the Land of the Goddess (p. 71, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  6. ↑ Era of the Goddess Hylia, The Land of Hylia (p. 71, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  7. ↑ Sky Era, The Goddess Hylia's Reincarnation (p. 73, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  8. ↑ Sky Era, A Pilgrimage of Self-Discovery (p. 74, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  9. ↑ Sky Era, Zelda's Return To The Past (p. 75, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia)
  10. ↑ Sky Era, The Destruction of Demise, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, Page 76
  11. ↑ Sky Era, The Resurrection of the Demon King Demise, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, Page 76
  12. ↑ Era of Chaos, The Battle for the Sacred Realm, (The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (English Language Version), 2011, p.77)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Era of Chaos, The Battle for the Sacred Realm, (The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (Japanese Language Version), 2011, p.77)
  14. ↑ Nintendo. (2011). The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (pp 114). Dark Horse Books.
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