Imprisoning War

The Imprisoning War is a seven year long war from the Legend of Zelda series.

Gannondorf
Ganondorf steals the Triforce of Power. During these seven long years, Ganondorf overthrows the King of Hyrule, and unleashes his evil across Hyrule. The inhabitants of Hyrule (Zora, Goron, Hylian; Kokiri are too young, and Gerudo are on Ganon's side) rose up against the King of Evil, but were overpowered. All of the inhabitants (except Gerudo) were cursed and punished. Little else is known what happens during these seven years.

Link
Link, the Hero of Time, was not present during the Imprisoning War. When he pulls the Master Sword from the pedestal, he was transported to the Chamber of Sages, where he was kept unconscious, until he awoke seven years later. Link gains the Triforce of Courage during these seven years.

Zelda
Not much is known about Princess Zelda during the War, as she was hidden away by Impa for seven years, and does not return until she aids Link disguised as a Sheikah. She gains the Triforce of Wisdom during the seven years she was hidden.

Kokiri
Kokiri Forest becomes overrun with monsters and is unsafe for the Kokiri, who stays inside for protection.

Zora
Zora's Domain is frozen during the war, along with all the Zoras. However, three Zoras were unfrozen. King Zora (who, when unfrozen, gives Link the Zora Tunic), a Zora shopkeeper, and Princess Ruto, who is unfrozen by Sheik.

Goron
For standing up against Ganondorf, the Goron are severely punished. Ganondorf revives the ancient dragon, Volvagia, to eat the Goron. Until then, they are imprisoned in cells and forced to work. They are saved by Link, who kills the dragon with the Megaton Hammer.

Gerudo
Being on Ganondorf's side, they were not punished at all.

Kakariko Village
All the residents of Hyrule fled to Kakariko village, where they were safe, for a time. Later on in the game, Kakariko Village was set on fire, and the evil monster who was sealed under the well by the Sheikah ages before, was resurrected. The residents fled, though it is unclear where. After a little while, the fire goes out, and the villagers return.

Hyrule Market
Hyrule Market is totally destroyed. All the residents fled to Kakariko Village for a new home. The only creatures still there are Re-Deads.

Temple of Time
The outside of the Temple has been totally destroyed, but the inside looks the same as before the Imprisoning began.

Hyrule Castle
Hyrule Castle has been replaced by Ganon's Tower, and can not be entered until all the sages are awakened.