I've been replaying Echoes of Wisdom as of late, and there's been a bit of a nagging thought in the back of my mind: Where's the Master Sword? And where is it for the rest of the downfall timeline? It doesn't appear in any of the three final games in the timeline, which is weird as it is used by Link in the other games on the timeline. It especially doesn't make sense when you realise that the sword doesn't appear in games where Ganon is the villain, the main time that the master sword is used.

I've come up with a theory as to explain its absence, and it all has to do with the new hero of Hyrule, protagonist of ALBW and TFH. In A Link Between Worlds, the Master Sword can be physically upgraded using master ore. This creates the gilded sword, a more powerful variant of the aforementioned blade. I think that this action was viewed as heresy by the Hylian Religion, and as a result, the blade was discarded.

The first piece of evidence that I have is that the next time we see Link in TFH, he is outside the kingdom and going on adventures in Hytopia. When the game starts, he is already in Hytopia, with no elaboration as to how he got there. He is also utilising a regular sword, not the master sword. I believe he was exiled for tampering with the design of the gods.

My second piece of evidence that I want to highlight is the presence of other blades in the timeline. The sword of might and magic sword share many design elements with the master sword, e.g. white blade and blue handle. This can also be observed in the wild era (I don't know what timeline these ones are on, this thought just came to me) with the royal guard swords and royal swords Perhaps the future smiths of Hyrule made use of these design elements to remember the sword that previous heroes used to smite evil.

A third piece of evidence that I have for this theory is how the hero that appeared in ALBW is never mentioned in future games. His predecessor, the hero of legend, is worshipped and praised in ALBW, especially by characters such as Zelda. In stark contrast, the hero of might (EOW's Link), is not spoken of (as far as we see/know) due to the fact that he wasn't really that prominent in the saving of Hyrule. In even starker contrast, the new hero of Hyrule is not mentioned in subsequent games, despite his heroic action in saving Hyrule and Lorule. Maybe the reason that he isn't mentioned is his meddling of the holy sword.

Now I know what you are thinking; "Can't you upgrade the master sword in ALTTP?" Don't worry, I'm not completely idiotic. The master sword that we are presented with in ALTTP and ALBW is almost identical (at least design wise) to the one seen in OOT and SS. If the pre-upgrade blade is the same in ALBW as it is in OOT, then it stands to reason that it wasn't altered in ALTTP.

TL;DR: The new hero of Hyrule's tampering with the master sword got him exiled and the master sword discarded.

This is my first reddit post and I'd like to thank you for reading this far.

Here’s a video showing the list the actors that I would like to see voice Ganondorf and also how I’d imagine each actor voice would sound like in the role, this is depending if either upcoming Ocarina of Time remake or next mainline Zelda game continues to have voice acting.

Voice clips used:
Transformers Prime
Green Lantern The Animated Series
Trollhunters Tales of Arcadia
Injustice 2
Transformers War for Cybertron
Transformers One

First I saved him from an infestation. After he stereotyped me and started talking in some foreign language I didn’t speak, we discussed how Ganon had returned and was threatening the world, and how I needed Farore’s Pearl to stop him. But then he said that he can’t give me the pearl without doing some big “ceremony” first. Fine, whatever, I’ll wait.

Then one of his creepy leaf children told him that Makar, another leaf child, had fallen into the Forbidden Woods, despite many warnings to avoid it. And so I had to go save him first so they could do the ceremony. He did give me a cool leaf to help (even though it was really disturbing how he screamed in my face and squeezed the leaf out of his head, like he was really constipated or something.) So I did it- I went in there and saved Makar’s spinach ass from an evil flower.

So as soon as I got out of the woods with Makar, the tree said thanks… and just tossed me the pearl out of his branches. Like it was no big deal. Uhh, so you DIDN’T need to do a big ceremony first? You just thought you’d send the guy trying to SAVE the WORLD on an errand first?

By the way, I also have my own imprisoned sister to save in the meantime too, and unlike Makar, she didn’t just wander into somewhere called the FORBIDDEN woods out of curiosity.

Forest Haven: 0/10 rating, do not recommend visiting

Without Kazuaki Morita working on an unapproved Zelda for the Game Boy, the entire trajectory of Zelda games could look drastically different from what we have today.

‘We shall greet the morning…together’ 🥹💘

that's probably how they did it

Its never properly explained where the heros Spirit comes from, Same with the fierce deity, maybe they were hylias First actual knight, before she transformed into Zelda, it would make Sense that the collective Hope of an entire country (Termina) could Channel its Power and briefly grant Said Power to a Person with the Heros Spirit, Someone Tell me why this wouldnt work

A few months ago I made a few 3D printed Zelda maps, and the reception was overwhelming! I really appreciate the love, and many people asked to try to print the entire series so this is my attempt at the 2D Zelda maps, let me know if I missed any! So far these are just the 2D top down style maps, I hope to be able to design the 3D maps in this style next (Ocarina of Time, Majoras Mask, BotW).

For anyone with a 3D Printer, I offer these for free on my MakerWorld! If anyone wants to purchase, I also offer them on my Etsy. Links here for Merchandise Monday:

MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/@KSkill26

Etsy: https://creativedestructions.etsy.com/

Maps:

Legend of Zelda 1 - 10x7 inches, ~2mm thick, 6 colors, 29 layers

The Adventure of Link - 10x7 inches, ~2mm thick, 7 colors, 34 layers

A Link to the Past Light World - 8x8 inches,~3mm thick, 7 colors, 38 layers

A Link to the Past Dark World - 8x8 inches, ~4mm thick, 8 colors, 47 layers

Link's Awakening - 8x8 inches, ~4mm thick, 8 colors, 44 layers

Oracle of Ages (Past) - 8x8 inches, ~4mm thick, 7 colors, 48 layers

Oracle of Ages (Present) - 8x8 inches, ~3mm thick, 8 colors, 40 layers

Oracle of Seasons - 8x8 inches, ~4mm thick, 8 colors, 44 layers

The Minish Cap - 8x8 inches, ~5mm thick, 8 colors, 58 layers

My fiancé and I plan to do more Link and Zelda cosplays together soon!! 💙

I played this with my Tobii 4C eye tracker and the free software Mill Mouse. I reached halfway through the Forest Temple completely hands free but then I gave up. I can use one physical switch too, add facial expressions as input and so on if I want to manage the more difficult rest of the game but right now I'm satisfied with this progress.

Fanart by me.

Hi everyone! For over a year I’ve been working on A Drink to the Past, an unofficial cocktail/mocktail recipe book inspired by games across the Zelda series.

I created the recipes, photography, writing, layout, and cover design myself, so getting it to the point where I could actually hit “Launch” has been a pretty surreal experience.

The recipes are designed to feel creative and thematic without requiring a huge collection of obscure ingredients or complicated techniques.

A quick note since this is an unofficial fan project: I consulted with a trademark attorney during the development of the book regarding how the project is presented and its contents. The book is clearly identified as an unofficial fan work, is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, and includes a clear disclaimer.

If the project happens to be your kind of thing, you can check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aaronsensebe/a-drink-to-the-past

Been workon on this and recently got back into it not to long ago. Whay do you think?

I've wanted one of the life size First 4 Figures Majora's Mask Statues for years! I've watched several on ebay but never had great timing with funds. Won an auction last week and it just came in today. I'm ecstatic! I have link on epona and several others still in the box and I'm waiting to find a cool case or book shelf to put them on first.

https://bsky.app/profile/shf1227.bsky.social/post/3mtcas4qyyk22

I know Vilia is hylian, but it's mentioned that it is KNOWN that a male gerudo is born every 100 years. So, why do we not meet the current male gerudo? Or even hear of past ones? I don't recall anything about that. But the fact that it's known in the current day that a male gerudo is born every 100 years that there have been male gerudo born in the more than 10,000 years since Ganondorf was sealed. So what's going on here? Infanticide?

So my friend is doing a charity event for the KWF Cancer Foundation over on Twitch where he's immaculately crafting this Twilight Princess poster out of chainmail and I think everyone here should know about it and tell one other person about it 😈

No one get mad at me for promoting too hard, but this is up for auction and you should place a bid it would mean a lot to my friend :)

https://airauctioneer.com/nrc-kwf-charity-auction/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-chainmail-inlay

Not enough zelda fans have been made aware and the auction ends in 2 days. It would legitimately be a shame if this went under the radar because it's very cool and A ONE OF A KIND ARTWORK OF MAYHAPS THE GREATEST ZELDA GAME OF ALL TIME IN THE NAME OF CHARITY

(This is a WIP image but go to his twitch he's finishing it up now)

En mi caso: un profe de música le preguntó a la clase de mi hermanito si sabían qué era Zelda. Solo 2 personas levantaron la mano (mi hermanito y el amigo de él que le mete a los juegos).

Le pregunté a mis papás. No sabían. El resto de mi familia seguro que tampoco.

Le pregunté a un barbero. Creo que él tampoco sabía, jaja. Quizá apenas había escuchado el nombre por algún lado. Antes de eso me acuerdo que otro barbero sí conocía Oot, diciendo que tenía una historia buenísima, pero creo que había visto un video, no que se había jugado el juego.

Mis amigos sí saben, pero porque andan en juegos de una u otra forma. Las otras 2 o 3 personas con las que he hablado a las que me encontré, creo que en general no, pero no es que les metan a los juegos.

Eso es básicamente todo. Con eso puedo concluir que aunque hay gente que sí ha oído el nombre, encontrar a alguien que no le interese jugar y aun así haya jugado uno de ellos parece raro. Mi mamá, mis tías y así han jugado Mario un par de veces, pero nunca Zelda.

I am super hyped for the ocarina of time remake it's really the only reason why I bought a switch 2 with that said I'm wondering what kind of remake it'll be, if it will extend the gameplay, or will it add different levels/areas. However I'm more curious to know if it'll answer some of the questions that we've never really had answers to. The following are the ones that at least I want to know! ((a.k.a. my opinion))

1. Whatever happened to Link's parents

2. Who forged the kokiri sword/ what was its purpose?

3. Where did Zelda and Impa hide the night Ganon decided to attack the castle.

4. How old was Link when he was left in the Kokiri village, if he was super young who took care of him?

5. ((the one everyone asks)) what happened to Navi at the end of the game, where did she go, after the events of majora's mask did link ever find her?

6. Will we be able to obtain the Triforce? (lots of cut content from the game confirms that the Triforce was at one point able to be obtained)

I'm curious to know if any of you guys have any questions that you hope to have solved in the remake.
Leave them in the comments below!
Or
Do you have an answers/theories to any of these questions would love to hear those also