Story & Timeline
13 entries in the The Legend of Zelda compendium.
The Creation MythThree goddesses shaped the world from chaos, leaving a golden legacy for heroes to find.The Imprisoning WarWhen steel failed against the demon, magic bound him—and the complete Triforce—in slumber for ages.The Era of the Great FloodWhen the gods drowned the world, one boy learned to sail the wind and challenge the Demon King with a wish of…The Calamity of HyruleOne hundred years of silence shattered by the return of the Hero.The Twilight CrisisWhen shadows swallow the sun, a lone hero must bridge two worlds to save them.Minish Cap OriginA tiny hero shrinks to save a kingdom from an ancient wind mage.Oracle of Ages and SeasonsTwo worlds, two heroes, and one destiny split across time and seasons.Sealing Ganon in the Dark WorldA realm turned shadow, where the Demon King was sealed away to preserve Hyrule's light.The Imprisoning War Against DemiseThe ancient battle that birthed the eternal cycle of hero and demon.The Legend of Zelda TimelineA fantasy series of courage, wisdom, and power.Open worldA game world offering player freedom and nonlinear exploration.Hyrule HistoriaOfficial timeline and art book for The Legend of Zelda series.Famicom Disk SystemNintendo's disk-based add-on for the Famicom console.
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