The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda was originally an action-adventure game made by Nintendo and released in Japan in 1986. It was later released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. Since its release the game has undergone several different transformations, and been released on several different games consoles. The main character is called Link, and is usually seen as a teenaged boy with slightly pointed ears.

Known for being one of the more epic video gaming series, 'The Legend of Zelda', more colloquially known as 'LoZ' or simply 'Zelda' is a High Fantasy Video Gaming series revolving around the eponymous Princess Zelda and the protagonist simply known as Link. Unlike many series, video gaming or otherwise, the Legend of Zelda is unusual in that it has no set time line, much like the PPC. It has been verified however, that 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' is the first game chronologically. In addition to having an unusual time line, the Legend of Zelda also complicates things by having two parallel dimensions, one where the primary antagonist, known as Ganondorf, succeeded in taking over the world, and one where he was beaten.

Ocarina of Time
Regularly known as 'Ocarina of Time', this is a game that has regularly been proclaimed to be the very best video game in the world, bar none. It boasts a simple, but very effective storyline, memorable characters, difficult challenges and was the game from which the two parallel dimensions extend. 'Ocarina of Time' is named for the mythical Ocarina of Time within the game which is one of the Four Keys to the Sacred Realm, where dwells the Triforce, a powerful artifact capable of granting any wish in the world. The game itself starts by introducing Link as 'The Boy With no Fairy'. Throughout the game, Link proves himself to the various tribes and cultures of Hyrule, his world, bringing together the Four Keys to the Sacred Realm to prevent them falling into Ganondorf's hands. After opening the 'Door of Time' to the Sacred Realm, Link is placed into a magically induced sleep, awakening seven years later as the legendary 'Hero of Time'. In this time, Ganondorf has taken over the world of Hyrule using one of the three parts of the Triforce, the 'Triforce of Power' and imprisoned most of the races of Hyrule. Link is charged with saving Hyrule by awakening the Six Sages, powerful beings charged with the protection of Hyrule. He is aided in his quest by a mysterious man called Shiek, and eventually, Link awakens the Six Sages. Sheik is then revealed to be the missing Princess Zelda, holder of one of the other parts of the Triforce, 'The Triforce of Wisdom', and the Seventh Sage, who is promptly captured and taken to Ganondorf's lair. Link, having learn he himself holds the final part of the Triforce, the 'Triforce of Courage', invades the castle and with the help of the Sages, seals Ganondorf within the 'Sacred Realm', which has been renamed the 'Evil Realm'. After apologising to Link, Zelda moves him through time to his childhood, telling him to live his life. Link continues to hold the Triforce of Power until he leaves Hyrule, at which point the Triforce of Courage is reputed to have remained behind.

Important Characters

 * Link: 'The Hero of Time' and primary protagonist, Link does not speak during the entire game, something many fanfiction writers satirise. Link is frequently paired up with Mary-Sues by Suethors. His most common pairings in fanfiction are with Princess Zelda, Malon (A farm girl), Ganondorf or Sheik (Suethors assume a magical disguise will also give you the appropriate body parts for hot yaoiy goodness). Link is also woobified frequently.
 * Princess Zelda: 'Princess of Destiny', Princess Zelda is usually portrayed as the Bitch or 'Too Dumb to Live', a direct contradiction to her abilities and knowledge gained from being a Sage and Bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom to boot. Zelda is also notable for having a hidden depth of magic and wisdom. Her piece of the Triforce also has the power to hide the identities of people the Bearer wishes hidden, but may also reveal them. As such, it is rare that Princess Zelda has been Sueified. A Character Replacement is often more likely.
 * Ganondorf: 'King of Darkness', Ganondorf aims to take control of the entirety of the Triforce and rule the world with it. Upon touching it in the Ocarina of Time, the Triforce broke apart, as Ganondorf did not holds its qualities, Power, Wisdom and Courage, in an equal balance. Ganondorf is often depicted as misunderstood, a concept given fuel by a few, choice comments in 'Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker' and 'Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess'. Agents should be warned that Ganondorf holds limitless power, and should not be taken on lightly. He maintains a heavy weakness to Light Arrows, however.

Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask is set directly after the events of Ocarina of Time. The events of the game, however, take place in a parallel world called Termina, which it is thought Link enters into after chasing after the mask-wearing Skull Kid to retrieve Epona and the Ocarina, taken in ambush, and falling into a hollow tree. In the world of Termina, a moon will soon fall on Clock Town, its central city, unless the Four Giants are freed from their imprisonment within four masks. That done, Link returns to clock town and summons the Four Giants to stop the moon before it hits the town. The spirit of the mask the Skull Kid is wearing then abandons its host and heads to the moon. Link pursues and defeats it, which allows things to return to normal and the city to celebrate its carnival. He then returns the mask to the salesman, and heads back on his way.

Missions in this Continuum

 * The 'Seventh' Sage, Agents Kara and Moni (DMS-Video Gaming Division)
 * Ganondorf in my Crawlspace, Agents Corbett and Lore (DMS-Video Gaming Division)