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|name = Kingdom of Hyrule
|image=[[File:Hyrule in BotW.jpg|300px]]<br>Hyrule Kingdom in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''
|image = [[File:HylianCrest.jpg]]
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' (1986)
|games = Most
|latest_appearance=''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' (2020)
|location = Hyrule
|location=[[Hyrule]]
|inhabitants = Hylians
|inhabitants=[[Hylian]]s (dominant)
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The '''kingdom of Hyrule''', also called '''Hyrule Kingdom''' or simply '''[[Hyrule]]''', is a divine kingdom and the main setting in most of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games. It is the homeland of the [[Hylian]] race and is governed by a monarchy, the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. Besides Hylians, some other prominent inhabitants of the kingdom include [[Zora]]s, [[Goron]]s, and [[Kokiri]].
At the heart of Hyrule is its kingdom, whose faithful people are called to keep the world at peace. The kingdom of Hyrule reigns over land that has been called the "Country of the Gods", largely for the wealth and prosperity it enjoys from its divine protection.  


The [[Triforce]] is traditionally under the care of Hyrulean sages or the royal family. It is their duty to keep it from the clutches of heartless and evil beings who desire its power.
The kingdom of Hyrule guards the [[Triforce]] from evil. As a result, the kingdom is often threatened and attacked by enemy forces, usually led by [[Ganondorf]]. There have also been many conflicts between its races and inhabitants. The numerous wars in the kingdom of Hyrule introduced various traditions and legends into their culture.


The kingdom is often threatened by demons, and this has created a cycle of prosperity and decline. Over time, Hyrule's history has been defined by periods of great conflict and oppression between the races who call the world home. Various traditions and legends have been born from strife, and if one path leads the kingdom of Hyrule to a diminished state, another sees it rise from the ashes, sometimes in new lands.
The size and state of the kingdom varies between games. In most games, it is seemingly synonymous with the land of Hyrule, but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', the kingdom is only a small part of the land.<ref>''The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 3.</ref> Hyrule holds numerous areas of varying climates and geographical configurations. There are also recurring locations within Hyrule such as [[Hyrule Field]], [[Gerudo Desert]], [[Zora River]], [[Kakariko Village]], and [[Death Mountain]].


===Royal Family===
==Gallery==
Although there are many legends regarding Princess [[Zelda]], few records of other Hylian Royals survive. [[King Daltus]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'', [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker]]'', and the ancient [[King Gustaf]] are often cited as rulers of particular importance.
<gallery widths=180>
TAoL Hyrule map artwork.png|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' map artwork
Hyrule World Atlas OoT artwork.png|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' map artwork
Nintendo Facebook 2013 Mushroom Kingdom or Hyrule.jpg|An image from Nintendo's Facebook account, posted in March 2013, that asks others whether they would spend {{wp|spring break}} in the Mushroom Kingdom or Hyrule.
</gallery>


===Gallery===
==Trivia==
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*According to ''[[Hyrule Historia]]'', the crest of the kingdom of Hyrule (and, by extension, the Royal Family) is the crest of the goddess [[Hylia]] incorporating a [[Loftwing]] and the [[Triforce]].<ref>''Hyrule Historia'', page 77.</ref>
KoH.png | The old king of Hyrule who led the nation to greatness using the Triforce. He hid the Triforce of Courage in the [[Great Palace]] to ensure proper use. The Great Palace and guardians in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' were created by this king and a trusted wizard.
 
PoH.png | The old king's son, unable to wield the Triforce, questioned Princess Zelda about its location. Because she would not give up the information, Princess Zelda was placed into an eternal slumber by a palace wizard.
==References==
KingaLttP.gif | The King of Hyrule from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' is assassinated without realizing the true identity of the wizard [[Agahnim]]. His life is restored with the power of the Triforce through the work of [[Link]].
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PicoriFestivalTournament.png | King Daltus from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''- who, as a member of the royal family, knows the secret of the [[Picori | Minish]]- oversees the [[Picori Festival]].
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PicoriFestivalTournament.png | King Daltus from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''- who, as a member of the royal family, knows the secret of the [[Picori | Minish]]- oversees the [[Picori Festival]].
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PrincessZeldaRetainers.png | A portrait of the princess and her retainers, who were chosen  as the bodyguards of the successor princess when Hyrule was sealed. Escaping the seal, their descendants formed [[Tetra]]'s pirate crew. Even in the new kingdom of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'', some of these descendants are present and swear allegiance to the Royal Family.
[[Category:Kingdoms]]
DNHpainting.png | The king who left the greatest mark on histroy: Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule. The king was guided by the goddess to seal Hyrule. Awakening in response to [[Ganon]]'s revival in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', he transferred his soul to a small boat known as the [[King of Red Lions]] and guided Link. To end the cycle of conflict, he used the power of the Triforce to submerge Hyrule.
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[[Category: Locations]]

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Kingdom of Hyrule
Hyrule in BotW.jpg
Hyrule Kingdom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Latest appearance Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020)
Greater location Hyrule
Inhabitant(s) Hylians (dominant)

The kingdom of Hyrule, also called Hyrule Kingdom or simply Hyrule, is a divine kingdom and the main setting in most of The Legend of Zelda games. It is the homeland of the Hylian race and is governed by a monarchy, the Royal Family of Hyrule. Besides Hylians, some other prominent inhabitants of the kingdom include Zoras, Gorons, and Kokiri.

The kingdom of Hyrule guards the Triforce from evil. As a result, the kingdom is often threatened and attacked by enemy forces, usually led by Ganondorf. There have also been many conflicts between its races and inhabitants. The numerous wars in the kingdom of Hyrule introduced various traditions and legends into their culture.

The size and state of the kingdom varies between games. In most games, it is seemingly synonymous with the land of Hyrule, but in The Legend of Zelda, the kingdom is only a small part of the land.[1] Hyrule holds numerous areas of varying climates and geographical configurations. There are also recurring locations within Hyrule such as Hyrule Field, Gerudo Desert, Zora River, Kakariko Village, and Death Mountain.

Gallery[edit]

  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link map artwork

  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time map artwork

  • An image from Nintendo's Facebook account, posted in March 2013, that asks others whether they would spend spring break in the Mushroom Kingdom or Hyrule.

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Legend of Zelda instruction booklet, page 3.
  2. ^ Hyrule Historia, page 77.
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