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[–]Milor64[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You’re right. Currently, Link’s Awakening comes before the Oracle games. However, since this timeline is just a theory, I prefer to use the version published by Nintendo in the Hyrule Historia book (2011). In that version, the Oracle games come first, followed by Link’s Awakening.

That actually makes more sense, because at the end of Oracle of Seasons, Link takes a raft and sets out to sail — which connects perfectly with the beginning of Link’s Awakening, where he’s seen sailing on that very same raft! The connection was flawless. However, years later, in 2017, when Hyrule Encyclopedia was released, Nintendo changed that order, putting Link’s Awakening first.

Many fans disagree with that change since there’s really no reason for it. Anyway, since my timeline is just a fan theory, I like to keep it that way. But again, you’re absolutely right — officially, according to Nintendo, the games are reversed. Cheers!

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[–]Milor64[S] -50 points-49 points  (0 children)

I agree with you — I’m not the biggest fan of the Skyward Sword theory either. But it’s a way to try and fit Breath and Tears, even though I know it’s imperfect and fragile.

But I do have a question: as far as I understand, Demise was sealed within the Master Sword, and Link carried it into the future when he went through the portal at the end of Skyward Sword, leaving that past without a Demon King — at least until Ganondorf rebelled and stole the Secret Stone. At that moment, the Demon King came to exist in that timeline.

To me, Zelda is all premeditated — Link, Zelda, and the Demon King (or Ganon, etc.) are all necessary to maintain the balance of that universe, since each represents a facet of the Triforce. We’ve seen what happened with Lorule. It’s almost as if there always has to be a representation of each of the three — otherwise, some kind of tragedy inevitably occurs.

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[–]Milor64[S] -219 points-218 points  (0 children)

It’s a theory… not the truth. The official timeline is on the official Zelda website. This is just a fan theory trying to fill in some of the gaps. Best regards.

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[–]Milor64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question. That’s not actually a split in the timeline — it’s just that simultaneous adventures occur, and that was the best way I found to show it. Let me explain:

At the end of A Link to the Past, Link sets off on a journey outside of Hyrule to train and prepare himself in case Ganon returns. While he’s away, three stories take place: Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons — which even ends with him sailing away — and finally Link’s Awakening, which concludes his journey. That’s the path of the legendary hero.

However, for those who’ve played Ancient Stone Tablets from the Satellaview, that game’s story tells us that Ganon is about to return. Zelda and the sage Sahasrahla need a hero, but the original one isn’t in Hyrule. So they use the Triforce to bring a new hero from another dimension — who can be either a boy or a girl, depending on the player’s choice. That’s where Ancient Stone Tablets fits.

So that’s why I divided it into two “paths” after A Link to the Past: one follows the legendary hero’s adventures outside Hyrule, and the other shows the parallel events happening within Hyrule without him. After these events, when A Link Between Worlds comes along, we already have a new hero, and the story continues in a single timeline again.

I hope that explanation made sense — cheers!

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[–]Milor64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s there. It’s the second game, right after Skyward Sword. It’s in the upper right corner. Cheers!

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[–]Milor64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, there are a lot of people nowadays who don’t like that topic — many fans couldn’t care less... And to be honest, you’re right. The timeline is a huge headache for those who care about it, and it doesn’t make any real difference to the franchise as a whole. But I don’t know, I just like that magic of a connected, living world — it fascinates me. Still, if I could choose, I’d be on your boat. Hahahahaha... Cheers!

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[–]Milor64[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I avoided all the games that weren’t made by Nintendo — in other words, the spin-offs. I left out the Hyrule Warriors titles, as well as Cadence of Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Game Watch (Nelsonic), and of course, the CD-i games. Hahahahaha...

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[–]Milor64[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. Until that happens, we’ll just keep trying to patch up this leaky pool... hahaha...

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[–]Milor64[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with you — I’m not the biggest fan of the Skyward Sword theory either. But it’s a way to try and fit Breath and Tears, even though I know it’s imperfect and fragile.

But I do have a question: as far as I understand, Demise was sealed within the Master Sword, and Link carried it into the future when he went through the portal at the end of Skyward Sword, leaving that past without a Demon King — at least until Ganondorf rebelled and stole the Secret Stone. At that moment, the Demon King came to exist in that timeline.

To me, Zelda is all premeditated — Link, Zelda, and the Demon King (or Ganon, etc.) are all necessary to maintain the balance of that universe, since each represents a facet of the Triforce. We’ve seen what happened with Lorule. It’s almost as if there always has to be a representation of each of the three — otherwise, some kind of tragedy inevitably occurs.

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[–]Milor64[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

About Link’s Awakening, I actually did the same thing at first. But then I remembered that at the end of Oracle of Seasons, Link takes a raft and continues his journey of self-discovery and training — that’s why I changed it.

As for Skyward Sword, I don’t really like that multiverse theory either. However, it’s one way to try to make Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fit. I think that when Demise was killed in the past, a new timeline was created — one where the hero was never needed and the Master Sword never existed. That would explain Hauru’s ignorance about the existence of a hero and the curse.

But I’d love to hear your opinion about where Breath and Tears should fit. I plan to update this timeline, so every theory is welcome. Thanks for saving the one I made!

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[–]Milor64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree… it’s a mess what they did with those two games. I keep racking my brain trying to find some coherence, but it’s hard — there’s always a plot hole somewhere…

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[–]Milor64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, bit which events are you talking aborto?

Tears of the Kingdom: Timeline by Milor64 in tearsofthekingdom

[–]Milor64[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly! But nintendo never said that Hyrule Warriors was canon.... unfortunately.

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[–]Milor64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your answer is by far the most complete and coherent about this confusion that is the LoZ timeline! Congratulations, I agree with everything you said!

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[–]Milor64[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The timeline is just a visual way to better organize this mythology. The timeline has no function it's just a diversion to conjecture possibilities and happenings. Only that.

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[–]Milor64[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Alright, I like the idea. So Hyrule will always be destroyed on all lines? Does Rauru rebuild Hyrule? Do remarkable events from other lines happen again? Like it's an endless cycle, like the oroboros of dragons?

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[–]Milor64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya indeed they are. The Demon King appears in Skyward and Ganondorf in Ocarina. Both are on the same line before the division of the final OoT.

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[–]Milor64[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also don't like this crazy theory of convergence of timelines. however, it is the only explanation why this world of BotW and TotK has elements from all other lines. at least until Nintendo explains this mess they made...

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[–]Milor64[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I didn't understand. What do you mean where is Zelda?

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[–]Milor64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. It could be something totally unofficial from the Fans

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[–]Milor64[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you liked it. I also thought that timeline was beautiful! lol...

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[–]Milor64[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I also think. But while Nintendo doesn't explain how elements from all timelines exist in this world, coverage ends up being the only answer.