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.

Overview

Before Split

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.

Child Timeline

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.