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The Triforce is the ultimate force behind all things. It is capable of granting the wish of those who lay hands on it, but only the first person to touch it will have their wish granted; it is said that their wish will hold true until the user dies.  
The '''Triforce''', also known as the '''Golden Power''', is the ultimate power of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''. It is a magical artifact created when the [[Din|three]] [[Nayru|golden]] [[Farore|goddesses]] left the land that would become [[Hyrule]]. It is capable of granting the wish of those who lay hands on it, but only the first person to touch it will have their wish granted. The three triangles of the Triforce, which represent wisdom, courage, and power, have at times been split into pieces and scattered for fear of misuse.


The three triangles of the Triforce, which represent wisdom, courage, and power, have at times been split into pieces and scattered for fear of misuse.
The Triforce does not discriminate between good and evil desires, but a balance of power, wisdom, and courage is required to unlock its full force, and one must demonstrate these qualities through sacred trials. If someone unworthy touches it, the three parts will separate, with only the piece best representing the one who touched it remaining. The remaining two pieces will reside in chosen people, and a triangular mark will appear on the back of their hand. To obtain its supreme power, one must acquire all three pieces of the Triforce. As the separate pieces of the Triforce draw near each other, they will resonate as they try to become one.


The Triforce does not discriminate between good and evil desires, but a balance of power, wisdom, and courage is required to unlock its full force, and one must demonstrate these qualities through sacred trials. If someone unworthy touches it, the three parts will separate, with only the piece best representing the one who touched it remaining. The remaining two pieces will reside in those chosen by the [[Three Golden Goddesses]], and a triangular mark will appear on the back of their hand. To obtain its true power, one must acquire all three pieces of the Triforce. As the separate pieces of the Triforce draw near each other, they will resonate as they try to become one.  
The Triforce has demonstrated some degree of sentience on occasion, and rarely communicates telepathically with a voice that refers to itself as the [[Essence of the Triforce]].


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', Ganondorf touches it, and it splits apart. All that remains in him is the [[Triforce of Power]], while the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] resides within Zelda and the [[Triforce of Courage]] within Link, a boy who will become the [[Hero of Time]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Ganondorf]] touches it, and it splits apart. All that remains in him is the [[Triforce of Power]], while the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] resides within [[Princess Zelda]] and the [[Triforce of Courage]] within [[Link]], a boy who will become the Hero of Time.


The Battle over the Triforce has waged war since its creation, and shall continue without end for all of eternity.
The Battle over the Triforce has waged war since its creation, and shall continue without end for all of eternity.
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==History==
==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
A great king uses the Triforce and makes the kingdom prosperous. After his death a spell is cast so that a triangular mark would appear on the back of the hand of one bearing the qualities of the Triforce.<ref>''The Legend of Zelda'' game manual</ref> The Triforce of Power is stolen by Ganon, and the Triforce of Wisdom is split into eight pieces and hidden by Princess Zelda. Link and Zelda defeat him and reclaim it.
The Triforce of Power is stolen by [[Ganon]], and the Triforce of Wisdom is divided into eight units and hidden by Princess Zelda. Link defeats him, reclaims it, and rescues Zelda.


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===''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''===
===''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''===
Seeking the Triforce of Courage, Link takes on the Great Palace. He awakens Zelda with the power of the Triforce.
A great king once used the Triforce and makes the kingdom prosperous. After his death, a spell is cast so that a triangular mark resembling the crest of Hyrule would appear on the back of the hand of one worthy of the Triforce.<ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> Seeking the Triforce of Courage, Link takes on the challenge and eventually arrives at the [[Great Palace]]. He awakens Zelda with the power of the Triforce.


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===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''===
Ganon is sealed away by the sages in the Dark World, formerly the Sacred Realm. Ganon, sealed in the Dark World, possesses the Triforce, until he is defeated and it is reclaimed. Link touches it and asks to undo the damage Ganon has done.
Ganon is sealed away by the seven sages in the Sacred Realm. Ganon, conquering it as the Dark World, possesses the Triforce and aims to conquer the Light World through his alter ego, [[Agahnim]]. However, he is defeated by Link. Link touches it and undoes the damage Ganon has done.


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===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''===
A boy with the qualities of a hero is bestowed with a set of trials by the Triforce. Once both are completed, the Triforce ascends into the sky, transforms into birds, and flies away, split.
Link, who has the qualities of a hero, is bestowed with a set of trials by the Triforce. Once both are completed, the Triforce ascends into the sky, transforms into birds, and flies away, split.


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===''Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''===
===''Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''===
The Hero of Time returns to his original era, and the Triforce of Courage splits into eight fragments and scatters. Later, Ganon revives, and Hyrule is sunk under the [[Great Sea]].<ref>''The Wind Waker'' opening scene</ref> The Triforce is united. The King of Red Lions wishes for Ganondorf to be submerged with Hyrule under the Great Sea. The Triforce vanishes, its whereabouts unknown.
The Hero of Time returns to his original era, and the Triforce of Courage splits into eight fragments and scatters. Later, Ganon revives, and Hyrule is sunk under the [[Great Sea]]. The Triforce is united. [[King of Hyrule|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]] wishes for Ganondorf to be submerged with Hyrule under the Great Sea. The Triforce vanishes, its whereabouts unknown.


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===''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''===
To eliminate the source of evil, Zelda and the hero gain the capability to wield the Triforce. They wish for the elimination of Demise.
To eliminate the source of evil, Zelda and the hero gain the capability to wield the Triforce. They wish for the elimination of [[Demise]].


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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=トライフォース<br>''Toraifōsu''<br>黄金の力<br>''Kogane no chikara''
|JapM=Triforce<br><br>Golden Power
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Triforce
Triforce.png
Location(s) Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule (half of the Triforce of Wisdom)
Ganondorf (Triforce of Power)
Great Palace (Triforce of Courage)
Hyrule Castle
Link (Triforce of Courage)
Princess Zelda (Triforce of Wisdom)
Sacred Realm
Skyloft
Tetra (half of the Triforce of Wisdom)
Underwater (Triforce of Courage)

The Triforce, also known as the Golden Power, is the ultimate power of The Legend of Zelda. It is a magical artifact created when the three golden goddesses left the land that would become Hyrule. It is capable of granting the wish of those who lay hands on it, but only the first person to touch it will have their wish granted. The three triangles of the Triforce, which represent wisdom, courage, and power, have at times been split into pieces and scattered for fear of misuse.

The Triforce does not discriminate between good and evil desires, but a balance of power, wisdom, and courage is required to unlock its full force, and one must demonstrate these qualities through sacred trials. If someone unworthy touches it, the three parts will separate, with only the piece best representing the one who touched it remaining. The remaining two pieces will reside in chosen people, and a triangular mark will appear on the back of their hand. To obtain its supreme power, one must acquire all three pieces of the Triforce. As the separate pieces of the Triforce draw near each other, they will resonate as they try to become one.

The Triforce has demonstrated some degree of sentience on occasion, and rarely communicates telepathically with a voice that refers to itself as the Essence of the Triforce.

In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Ganondorf touches it, and it splits apart. All that remains in him is the Triforce of Power, while the Triforce of Wisdom resides within Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Courage within Link, a boy who will become the Hero of Time.

The Battle over the Triforce has waged war since its creation, and shall continue without end for all of eternity.

History

The Legend of Zelda

The Triforce of Power is stolen by Ganon, and the Triforce of Wisdom is divided into eight units and hidden by Princess Zelda. Link defeats him, reclaims it, and rescues Zelda.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

A great king once used the Triforce and makes the kingdom prosperous. After his death, a spell is cast so that a triangular mark resembling the crest of Hyrule would appear on the back of the hand of one worthy of the Triforce.[1] Seeking the Triforce of Courage, Link takes on the challenge and eventually arrives at the Great Palace. He awakens Zelda with the power of the Triforce.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Ganon is sealed away by the seven sages in the Sacred Realm. Ganon, conquering it as the Dark World, possesses the Triforce and aims to conquer the Light World through his alter ego, Agahnim. However, he is defeated by Link. Link touches it and undoes the damage Ganon has done.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Triforce splits into three after Ganondorf touches it. Ganondorf is defeated and sealed away.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages

Link, who has the qualities of a hero, is bestowed with a set of trials by the Triforce. Once both are completed, the Triforce ascends into the sky, transforms into birds, and flies away, split.

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

The Hero of Time returns to his original era, and the Triforce of Courage splits into eight fragments and scatters. Later, Ganon revives, and Hyrule is sunk under the Great Sea. The Triforce is united. Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule wishes for Ganondorf to be submerged with Hyrule under the Great Sea. The Triforce vanishes, its whereabouts unknown.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Three individuals chosen by fate come to possess the three pieces of the Triforce. It dwells within one possessing the necessary qualities, bringing forth various powers. Ganondorf seeks its complete form but loses to Link, and his mark fades.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

To eliminate the source of evil, Zelda and the hero gain the capability to wield the Triforce. They wish for the elimination of Demise.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Triforce is desired by Lorule, after their own Triforce was destroyed. The hero and Princess Zelda touch Hyrule's Triforce, wishing for Lorule's to return.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese トライフォース
Toraifōsu
黄金の力
Kogane no chikara
Triforce

Golden Power

References

  1. ^ Zelda II: The Adventure of Link instruction booklet, page 9.