The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

The Zelda Timeline is the chronological timeline of events within the Zelda series. It is often caught in the midst of controversy surrounding its birth and English translation

Following the events of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the timeline splits into three distinct paths.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Emergence and sealing of the Demon King. The Goddess Hylia is reborn as Zelda. The Master Sword is forged. The Twili are banished. The Sacred Realm is sealed. The Kingdom of Hyrule is founded.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Four Sword is born from the blade of Picori legend. Vaati rises and is sealed away.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Vaati is revived, then sealed once again by the Four Sword. The Hyrulean Civil War occurs.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Ganondorf, the King of Thieves, enters the Sacred Realm. The Triforce splits. Ganondorf transforms into Ganon, the Demon King.

Hero is Defeated
The Seven Sages seal away Ganon, King of Evil.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The King of Evil Ganon revives, then is exterminated. The Triforce returns to Hyrule Castle.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Triforce splits again.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Lorule invades Hyrule. The Triforce returns to Hyrule's Sacred Realm. The Royal Family uses the Triforce. Prosperity gives way to decline, with Hyrule reduced to a small, regional power.

The Legend of Zelda
Ganon returns but is defeated. The hidden Triforce of Wisdom is located.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The ancient Princess Zelda returns. The hidden Triforce of Courage is found.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Ganondorf, King of Thieves, is banished to the Twilight Realm. The Twili invade the Kingdom of Hyrule. Ganondorf returns but is defeated by Link.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Ganondorf is reincarnated as Demon King Ganon. The demon Vaati is reincarnated but is defeated. Link seals away Ganon in the Four Sword.