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| − | |title = Prince of Darkness<ref name=TLOZM>[http://www.zeldalegends.net/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=28&fullsize=1 The Legend of Zelda (NES) Manual]</ref><br>King of Evil<br>King of Darkness<ref>{{cite|Everything's going swell lately! And we have Ganon, King of Darkness, to thank! Huh? Vaati? What's that? No, Vaati's old news. Ganon's the King of Darkness! Forget Vaati!|Deku Scrub|FSA}}</ref><br>King of the Gerudo Thieves<br>Dark Beast<br>Dark Lord<br>Demon King |
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| + | |gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|Not far from here lives the mysterious {{Color|BotW Red|god of horses}}. If a horse dies, he can bring it back to life.|Perosa|BOTW}}</ref> |
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| − | '''Ganon''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈɡæn.ən}} {{Respell|GAN|ən}}),<ref>{{cite web|quote=Those creatures from Ganon / Are pretty bad |retrieved=October 14, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giSyRgWRzbI&t=12s |title=''The Legend of Zelda'' US rap commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref> also known as '''Ganondorf''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈɡæn.ənˌdɔɹf}} {{Respell|GAN|ən|DAWRF}}),<ref>{{cite|Ganondorf|Announcer|SSBB}}</ref> is the main antagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present since the first game, {{TLoZ}}, and has been present or referred to in most. |
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| − | Introduced in ''The Legend of Zelda'' simply as a monstrous Prince of Darkness, Ganon's character has seen much development throughout the series, from being a simple monster to a powerful warlock with deeper motives to his actions.<ref name=covet>{{cite|My country lay within a vast desert. When the sun rose into the sky, a burning wind punished my lands, searing the world. And when the moon climbed into the dark of night, a frigid gale pierced our homes. No matter when it came, the wind carried the same thing... Death. But the winds that blew across the green fields of Hyrule brought something other than suffering and ruin. I coveted that wind, I suppose.|Ganon|TWW}}</ref> As the manifestation of the Demon King [[Demise]]'s hatred for the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and her [[Link#Skyward Sword|Chosen Hero]]<ref name="Demise's final words">{{cite|Extraordinary. You stand as a paragon of your kind, human. You fight like no human or demon I have ever known. Though this is not the end. My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again. Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref>{{cite person|quote=This game talks about the birth of the Master Sword, and it touches on why Ganondorf showed up. If you play it, I think you'll get some understanding on that. It connects to Ocarina, so if you play Ocarina of Time 3D and move on to this game, I think you'll catch on to a lot of things.|name=Eiji Aonuma|url=http://www.1up.com/news/eiji-aonuma-wraps-zelda-skyward|title=Eiji Aonuma interview}}</ref>—or, according to ''Hyrule Historia'', the reincarnation of Demise himself<ref>{{cite book|quote=However, the destruction of Demise was not the end of the battle. It was the beginning of a curse: a never ending cycle of the reincarnation of the Demon King, whose hatred for those with the blood of the Goddess and the Spirit of the Hero is everlasting|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=76}}</ref>—Ganon is destined to eternally reincarnate<ref>{{cite book|quote=A cyclical tale arose from an ancient battle...|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=91}}</ref> to pursue world domination. In most cases though, he makes a return after being resurrected or breaking a seal. {{FSA}} is a notable exception, featuring a reincarnated Ganondorf.<ref name=FSA-reincarnation>{{cite book|quote=Four Swords Adventures: The Reincarnation of Ganondorf |book= [[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page= 69}}</ref> The original Ganondorf from {{OOT}} appears in the rest of the games, making him stand out from other villains as the same character from game-to-game. |
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| + | Malanya is the god who watches over the [[Horse|horses]] of the world.<ref>{{Cite|My name is Malanya. I am the god who watches over the horses of this world.|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> He makes his home in the [[Faron (Region)|Faron Region]] in [[Malanya Spring]] near the [[Lake of the Horse God]], though he has been trapped in a [[Great Fairy Fountain]]-like flower bud for a unspecified length of time,<ref>{{Cite|Ho ho ho... At last! Free of that tiny bud after so long!|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> and requires 1,000 [[Rupee]]s to regain his power.<ref>{{Cite|So please... I beg of you... Help me regain the power I've lost... All I need is {{color|BotW Red|1,000 rupees}}... When my power has been restored, I should be able to be of use to you, who loves horses so.|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> Once [[Link]] procures the necessary Rupees, Malanya will offer to revive a horse the young hero loves that has died over the course of his journey.<ref>{{Cite|If a horse you love passes away from some sort of tragic, fatal accident, it is within my power to revive that horse...|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> |
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| + | Malanya is usually calm and refined, though he will occasionally loudly threaten [[Link]] if he believes the hero is mistreating horses;<ref>{{Cite|However... If I detect vile intent behind the death of your horse... <big>You will suffer my wrath!</big>|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> he always follows this up by claiming he was merely jesting, however.<ref>{{Cite|Hahaha, I only jest...|Malanya|BotW}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganon is the possessor of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]], imbued with the essence of the Goddess [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. This divine relic makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless mystical power, making him a grave threat to the land of Hyrule and the world. Additionally, Ganon is the source of darkness.<ref>{{cite web|quote=Ganon: The source of darkness, awaiting his return to power. |retrieved=November 16, 2015 |url=http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/history/ |title=Official Site - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS family of systems. |site=Zelda.com}}</ref> As stated in prophecy, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the [[Link|Hero]] who is chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. |
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| + | *Malanya's theme music, which plays in Malanya's Spring after you have paid him 1,000 Rupees, is a combination of the [[Lon Lon Ranch]] theme from {{OoT}} (itself an expanded version of [[Epona's Song]]) and the Great Fairy Fountain music. |
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| − | Ganon is first given a back story in {{ALTTP}}. It was revealed that Ganon had not always been the boar-like demon introduced in ''The Legend of Zelda''. He was revealed to once have been a human by the name of '''Ganondorf''' and leader of a group of thieves. With the help of his followers, he became the first to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] in ages. He claimed the [[Triforce]], turning the Sacred Realm into the [[Dark World]] and himself into a vastly powerful being.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon's wish was to conquer the world. That wish changed the Golden Land to the Dark World.|N/A|ALTTP}}</ref> However, he was trapped within the Sacred Realm by the combined efforts of the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Sage]]s. In {{OOT}}, it is explained that Ganondorf was born a [[Gerudo]], one of the human races of the realm of Hyrule. The Gerudo twin witches [[Twinrova|Koume]] and [[Twinrova|Kotake]] were his surrogate mothers.<ref name="Koume">{{Cite|Twinrova Koume: Ganondorf's surrogate mother. Sorceress of Flame. She seems vulnerable to low temperature.|Navi|OoT}}</ref><ref name="Kotake">{{Cite|Twinrova Kotake: Ganondorf's surrogate mother. Sorceress of Ice. She seems vulnerable to high temperature.|Navi|OoT}}</ref> The Gerudo are a race of mostly female warriors and thieves, to whom only one male is born every century. Because of this, the male is by birthright the King of the Gerudo.<ref>{{cite|Only one man is born every hundred years...Even though our laws say that lone male Gerudo must become King of the Gerudo, I'll never bow to such an evil man!|Nabooru|OOT}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganondorf uses his position, the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]], as well as a great deal of cunning, manipulation, and mystical power, to gain entrance to the Sacred Realm, the abode of the Triforce. However, he does not obtain the full Triforce but is left with only the Triforce of Power, which he uses to great effect in his conquest of Hyrule. In {{TWW}}, Ganondorf's character is given greater depth and a clearer motive for his villainy. He states that his desire to conquer Hyrule stems from the arduous life he and his people were subjected to living in the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]], a wasteland plagued by sandstorms and an unstable climate, which he compares to the verdant landscape of [[Hyrule Field]], and the amenable life lived by the Hylians.<ref name=covet/> |
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| + | The Chinese names Ma means "horse",<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.behindthename.com/name/ma/submitted |site= behindthename.com |title= Given Name MA}}</ref> Lan means "orchid",<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.behindthename.com/name/lan |site=behindthename.com |title= Given Name LAN}}</ref> a type of flower, and Ya means "elegant" and "refined".<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.behindhename.com/name/ya |site= behindthename.com |title= Given Name YA}}</ref> |
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| − | He is reborn in {{FSA}}, where although he is still a Gerudo, he is not the king. He begins his transformation into the King of Darkness by violating the Gerudo taboo on the [[Pyramid (Dungeon)|Pyramid]] and seeking out the [[Trident]].<ref name=Pyramid>{{cite|The pyramid is sacred to our people. To have a criminal such as him enter... His presence stains its holy ground.|Gerudo|FSA}}</ref><ref name=Elder>{{cite|Once every 100 years, a special child is born unto my people. That child is destined to be the mighty guardian of the Gerudo and the desert. But this child, its heart grew twisted with every passing year. The child became a man who hungered for power at any price.|Gerudo elder|FSA}}</ref><ref name=Demon>{{cite|Ganon...This beast was once of the Gerudo...Once human. He was called Ganondorf! King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganondorf is an extremely powerful Gerudo warlock who opposes Link and Zelda within the series; as such, he is a villain of pure evil, and is a cruel and ruthless warlord whose goal is to usurp the Kingdom of Hyrule. Ganon's only ambition in life is to obtain the Triforce and dominate the world using the abilities imbued by them. He has many characteristics of a person with megalomania. Despite his undeniable lust for power, Ganon is a mastermind; he is an adept tactician and a master of manipulation and deceit. It is not unusual for Ganon to manipulate the events of a story behind the scenes (as he did in ''A Link to the Past'', ''Four Swords Adventures'', and ''Twilight Princess''), only to be revealed as the orchestrator in a plot twist. Ganon usually presents himself with the facade of a cynical, yet calm and civil man, although he is known to very quickly become enraged, ensuing in a murderous rampage. Ganon has no sense of morality or honor. In his conquest of the Sacred Realm, once he reached the [[Temple of Light]], he single-handedly killed all of his followers who had aided him in his expedition, so that he could claim the Triforce uncontested. He is also culturally inclined, playing the organ with great skill, as seen in ''Ocarina of Time'' where he plays his own theme throughout Link's attack on his tower. Ganon also possesses an arrogant sense of entitlement; he believes himself to be the only one worthy of ruling the kingdom. His pride is also shown when fighting enemies: Despite being more than capable of defeating most enemies in combat, Ganon instead relies on his minions to defeat them. Apparently, he chooses to fight only opponents he deems worthy, such as Link. |
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| − | Ganon is also an extremely destructive being. Conquest and destruction seem to be one and the same to him, and examples of his rule have shown him willingly turning his dominion into a wicked place of terror and chaos. |
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| − | Ganondorf was also an immensely powerful sorcerer with vast mystical resources. Additionally, Ganondorf has proven himself to be a very talented swordsman, as seen in the final battles between Ganondorf and Link in ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Twilight Princess''. He is also very physically strong, helped further by his extremely impressive height. |
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| − | Once Ganondorf gained the Triforce of Power, his abilities—both physical and mystical—were augmented by the essence of the Goddess [[Din (Goddess)|Din]] to god-like proportions, his power unrivaled by any mortal. Ganondorf became utterly unstoppable, conquering Hyrule with ease. As seen in the events of ''Twilight Princess'', the Triforce of Power also grants Ganondorf invulnerability; using its power, he is capable of enduring mortal wounds (such as having his chest pierced by a sword during his attempted [[Ganondorf's Execution|execution]]). As seen in ''Twilight Princess'', the Triforce of Power grants Ganondorf many more powers such as size manipulation and terrain alteration—while Ganondorf is not personally shown using many of them, he temporarily gifts the Usurper King [[Zant]] with some of these powers. Ganondorf also has an unnaturally long lifespan, having lived through ages of Hyrulean chronology. |
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| − | Since the release of the original game, Ganon has had several different names. During the development of {{TLoZ}}, he was referred to as {{Romanize|牛魔王 八戒|Gyūmaō Hakkai|Bull Demon King Hakkai}}, which is said to be derived from the ''{{Wp|Journey to the West}}'' characters {{Wp|Zhu Bajie|Chohakkai}} and {{Wp|Bull Demon King|Gyūmaō}}.<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=December 27, 2015 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/bkij/vol2/index5.html |title=社長が訊く『ゼルダの伝説 大地の汽笛』 番外篇1 昭和６０年に書かれた文書 |site=Nintendo.co.jp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|retrieved=December 27, 2015 |url=http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/1/4 |title=Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks: Bonus Stage 1: Ancient Documents from 1985 |site=Nintendo.com}}</ref> Before the game's release, the name was changed to {{Romanize|ガノン|Ganon}}, an accurate katakana representation of different roman spellings. Both the Japanese and English language versions of ''The Legend of Zelda'' spell the character's name as "Gannon".<ref>{{Cite|MANY YEARS AGO PRINCE DARKNESS "GANNON" STOLE ONE OF THE TRIFORCE WITH POWER. PRINCESS ZELDA HAD ONE OF THE TRIFORCE WITH WISDOM. SHE DIVIDED IT INTO 8 UNITS TO HIDE IT FROM "GANNON" BEFORE SHE WAS CAPTURED. GO FIND THE "8" UNITS "LINK" TO SAVE HER.|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref> The game's English manual instead opted for the spelling "Ganon".<ref name=TLOZM/> This disparity gave rise to the notion that "Gannon" was a misspelling introduced during the translation of the first installment's in-game text, inspiring the site and phrase [[Community:Gannon-Banned|Gannon-Banned]]. The misspelling theory is conflicted by the Japanese versions of {{TAoL}} and {{ALttP}}, whose in-game texts kept the spelling of "Gannon".<ref>{{tcrf|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link/Regional Differences}}</ref><ref>{{tcrf|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past#Regional Differences}}</ref> Ever since the English release of ''The Adventure of Link'', official Nintendo translations have consistently used the spelling "Ganon". The first instance of the "Ganon" spelling being used by the Japanese developers is in the source code of {{OoT}}.<ref>{{tcrf|Proto:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest/Console Output Strings}}</ref> With the Japanese release of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the games finally adopted the official English spelling for the Japanese audience. Although the etymology of Link's name is commonly known, the original inspiration behind the name Ganon has yet to be revealed by the developers. |
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| − | When ''A Link to the Past'' was released, Ganon's human form Ganondorf was introduced.<ref>{{Cite|The person who rediscovered the Golden Land was Ganondorf the evil thief.|Maiden in Water Gate Dungeon}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You are the only one who can destroy Ganondorf, the thief-no, Ganon, the evil King Of Darkness!|Maiden in Water Gate Dungeon}}</ref> However, because [[Nintendo of America]] decided to give their own twist to the story in the translation, "Ganondorf" ended up with a surname: '''Ganondorf Dragmire'''.<ref name=ALTTPM>{{cite manual|quote=The name of this king of thieves is Ganondorf Dragmire, but he is known by his alias, Mandrag Ganon, which means Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves.|game=A Link to the Past|page=5-6}}</ref> This name has only been used in the Western manuals of ''A Link to the Past'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]].<ref name=ALTTPM>{{cite manual|quote=The name of this king of thieves is Ganondorf Dragmire, but he is known by his alias, Mandrag Ganon, which means Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves.|game=A Link to the Past|page=5-6}}</ref> Similarly, "Ganon" was given the name '''Mandrag Ganon''', which supposedly means "Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves."<ref name=ALTTPM/> These names do not appear in later games or re-releases of ''A Link to the Past''. {{HH}} established that Ganondorf refers to the human form, while Ganon is a nickname and also the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Though "Ganon" is also a nickname for Ganondorf, here it refers to the beastlike form adopted by the thief following his transformation. The Demon King resembles a giant boar.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=90}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=A design sketch depicting Ganondorf’s phantom. Ganondorf never appears in the ''Oracle'' series, however. Only his beast form, Ganon, is seen.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=169}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Ganon: No trace remains of the human known as Ganondorf.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=121}}</ref> There have been several cases in more recent games, in which characters such as the [[King of Red Lions]] or [[Zant]], refer to the form more commonly known as Ganondorf simply as Ganon. |
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| − | Although Ganondorf is not in {{SS}}, his origins are revealed. He is the reincarnation of [[Demise]], and is thus destined to eternally reincarnate to pursue world domination, as well as those with the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero.<ref name="Demise's final words"/> |
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| − | During the events of {{OoT}}, Ganondorf is striving to conquer the lands of [[Hyrule]] and obtain the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{cite|They say that Ganondorf is not satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!|Gossip Stone|OoT}}</ref> In order to access the Triforce within the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf sought the three [[Spiritual Stones]] from the [[Kokiri]], [[Goron]]s, and [[Zora]]s. When they refused to hand them over, he placed a death-curse upon the [[Great Deku Tree]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]], and blocked off [[Dodongo's Cavern]] with a gigantic boulder.<ref>{{cite|All this trouble must have been caused by that Gerudo thief, Ganondorf! He said, "Give me the Spiritual Stone! Only then will I open the cave for you!|Darunia|OoT}}</ref> At the same time, he pledged false allegiance to the [[King of Hyrule]] to gain his trust.<ref name=allegiance>{{cite|That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere.|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> |
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| − | [[Princess Zelda]], however, senses the evil within Ganondorf and asks for Link's aid to prevent Ganondorf from obtaining the Triforce.<ref>{{cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref name=allegiance/> Ganondorf eventually betrays the King and assaults [[Hyrule Castle]] while Link gathers the three Spiritual Stones.<ref>{{cite|On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered after a short time.|Impa|OoT}}</ref> The young hero returns in time to see Zelda and [[Impa]] flee, who are being pursued by Ganondorf on his [[Ganondorf's Steed|horse]]. When Ganondorf demands Link tell him in which direction the two had fled, Link refuses and is attacked by the King of the Gerudo, who proclaims he will soon rule the world.<ref>{{cite|You must have seen the white horse gallop past just now... Which way did it go?! Answer me!! Pathetic little fool! Do you realize who you are dealing with?! I am Ganondorf! And soon, I will rule the world!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref> When Link, shortly thereafter, opens the entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf follows him and seizes the opportunity to obtain the Triforce, with partial success.<ref>{{cite|As I thought, you held the keys to the Door of Time! You have led me to the gates of the Sacred Realm...Yes, I owe it all to you, kid!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace... Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> As he touched the Triforce, however, it split into three pieces, leaving Ganondorf with only the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{cite|He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil...|Rauru|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the Triforce of Power remained in Ganondorf's hand.|Impa|OoT}}</ref> |
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| − | As Hyrule's new king, Ganondorf gained even more knowledge regarding the Triforce. Because his heart was not in balance, he was only bestowed one third of the element: the Triforce of Power. With all the luxury and power of the subdued kingdom at his disposal, the Evil King is able to wait for the moment when the two remaining Triforce keepers, Link and Zelda, would reveal themselves. Eventually, he finds them in the [[Temple of Time]] where he kidnaps Princess Zelda, who had evaded his pursuit for seven years,<ref>{{cite|Princess Zelda...you foolish traitor! I commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years.|Ganon|OoT}}</ref> and challenges Link to come rescue her.<ref>{{cite|If you want to rescue Zelda, come to my castle!|Ganon|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{cite|We have to save Princess Zelda from her imprisonment in Ganon's Castle!|Navi|OoT}}</ref> The three Triforce possessors meet again in [[Ganon's Tower]], where the final battle ensues. When Link reaches the top of the Tower, he finds Zelda confined in a pink crystalline enclosure floating above it. Ganondorf taunts the young hero and engages him in battle, where Link is able to defeat the tyrant with the aid of the Light Arrows and the Master Sword.<ref>{{cite|These toys are too much for you! I command you to return them to me!|Ganon|OoT}}</ref> Using the last of his power, Ganondorf tries to make his castle collapse, but Link and Zelda manage to escape safely.<ref>{{cite|Link, listen to me! This tower will collapse soon! With his last breath, Ganondorf is trying to crush us in the ruins of the tower! We need to hurry and escape!|Princess Zelda|OOT}}</ref> However, the revived and enraged Ganondorf uses the essence of the Triforce of Power to transform into a bestial monstrosity called Ganon. Despite his behemoth height and clever tactics, Link manages to defeat him using the [[Master Sword]] and assistance from the power of the Seven [[Sage]]s.<ref>{{cite|Use the Master Sword! Destroy Ganon with the sacred sword!|Princess Zelda|OoT}}</ref> Ganon is then sealed into the void of the Evil Realm where he cannot harm Hyrule or lay his hands on the remaining pieces of the Triforce.<ref>{{cite|Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now, open the sealed door and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!!|Rauru|OoT}}</ref> As he is sealed in the Sacred Realm, Ganondorf claims that when he breaks the seal, he will kill Link's descendants.<ref>{{cite|Someday...When this seal is broken....That is when I will exterminate your descendants!!|Ganondorf|OoT}}</ref> |
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| − | The Downfall Timeline is the timeline in which Link, the Hero of Time, despite his best efforts, was defeated by Ganondorf in the final battle. Ganondorf obtained the full Triforce, but was sealed within the Dark World by Princess Zelda and the other awakened sages, taking the Triforce with him. |
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| − | ''A Link to the Past'' gives an altered version of the events of ''Ocarina of Time''. When Ganondorf discovered the lost knowledge of how to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] where the Triforce lay,<ref>{{cite|...The Triforce will grant the wishes of whoever touches it, as long as that person lives... That is why it was hidden in the Golden Land. Only a select few knew of its location, but at some point that knowledge was lost... The person who rediscovered the Golden Land was Ganondorf the evil thief.|Maiden in Swamp Palace|ALttP}}</ref> he killed his minions in order to be the only one able to claim the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{cite manual|quote=In a long running battle, the leader of the thieves fought his way past his followers in a lust for the Golden Power. After vanquishing his own followers, the leader stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his blood- stained hands.|game=ALttP|page=5}}</ref> When he laid his hands upon it, the Sacred Realm changed into the [[Dark World]] and he was transformed into a boar-like demon, Ganon.<ref>{{cite|Ganon's wish was to conquer the world. That wish changed the Golden Land to the Dark World.|Essence of the Triforce|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|quote=Indeed, the King of Evil Ganon, the one who has threatened Hyrule so, was born at this time.|game=A Link to the Past (JP version)|page=7}}</ref> Ganon waged war against Hyrule, and in a fierce battle the [[Knights of Hyrule]] engaged Ganon while the [[Sage]]s sealed the entrance to the Dark World, casting Ganon into it.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=The Knights took the full brunt of the fierce attack, and although they fought courageously many a brave soul was lost that day, However, their lives were not lost in vain, for they bought precious time for the Seven Wise Men to magically seal Ganon in the Golden land.|game=ALttP|page=6}}</ref> |
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| − | Many years later, Ganon uses the wizard [[Agahnim]] to break free from the Dark World.<ref>{{cite|I never imagined a boy like you could give me so much trouble. It's unbelievable that you defeated my alter ego, Agahnim the Dark Wizard, twice!|Ganon|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Agahnim has seized control of the castle and is now trying to open the seven wise men's seal.|Princess Zelda|ALttP}}</ref> Agahnim manages to win the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and eventually takes control of [[Hyrule]] himself.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Pestilence and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, ravaged the land. [...] He offered rewards for anyone who could find the source of these troubles. In answer to these summons a stranger named Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen form of magic. As a reward, the king gave him a new position as chief advisor and heir to the Seven Wise Men.|game=ALttP|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|quote=Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country with his magic...|game=ALttP|page=7}}</ref> He attempts to break the seal on Ganon by sending the [[Maiden]]s, descendants of the [[Sage#A Link to the Past|Seven Sages]], into the Dark World.<ref>{{cite|A mysterious wizard known as Agahnim came to Hyrule to release the seal. He eliminated the good King of Hyrule... Through evil magic, he began to make descendants of the seven wise men vanish, one after another.|Introduction|ALttP}}</ref> However, he is temporarily stopped when [[Link]] helps the final maiden, [[Princess Zelda]], to escape. While Link is trying to acquire the [[Master Sword]] to defeat Agahnim, the wizard finds Princess Zelda and sends her to the Dark World. This breaks the seal and allows Ganon's influence to spread across the [[Light World]] as well. After suffering a defeat by Link, Agahnim uses his powers to transport Link into the Dark World. |
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| − | After rescuing all of the Maidens from their imprisonment in the Dark World, Link faces Agahnim again in the Dark World, where the young hero successfully destroys him. After the battle with Agahnim, a shadow of Ganon rises from his body, turns into a bat, and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. There, Link faces the King of Thieves and even though Ganon wielded the might of the united Triforce and the [[Trident]], Link manages to destroy him with the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Silver Arrows]]. |
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| − | In the [[Linked Game|linked]] ending of the ''[[Oracle Series|Oracle]]'' subseries of Zelda games, it is revealed that the events of the two games were started by [[Twinrova]] in an attempt to resurrect Ganon via the [[Dark Rites]]. The ritual required that three flames were lit: the [[Flame of Destruction]], the [[Flame of Sorrow]], and the [[Flame of Despair]]. The Flame of Destruction is lit when [[Onox]] throws the [[season]]s of [[Holodrum]] into chaos,<ref>{{Cite|Onox has fallen, but the damage he has done to this land burns on in the Flame of Destruction!|Twinrova|OoS}}</ref> while the Flame of Sorrow is lit when [[Veran]] caused great misfortune to the people of [[Labrynna]] by using the powers of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru the oracle]].<ref>{{Cite|Behold, Veran! The troubles you caused have filled the land with cries of sorrow! It has given birth to the Flame of Sorrow, which burns brightly!|Twinrova|OoA}}</ref> With two flames lit, the Twinrova sisters capture [[Princess Zelda]], causing the despair of the people to light the third flame, the Flame of Despair.<ref>{{Cite|Thanks to Veran and Onox, the Flames of Sorrow and Destruction already flicker! And when we captured Zelda, the foolish humans gave us despair! Oh, Flames of Despair, Destruction and Sorrow, burn with the power of our evil deeds!|Twinrova|Oracle Series}}</ref> Twinrova intended to sacrifice Zelda for Ganon's rebirth, but Link managed to slay them before the ritual finished, and thus the Twinrova sisters were forced to sacrifice themselves to awaken Ganon.<ref>{{Cite|Hoh hoh! Ganon's return was but a step away! Link! It is not over! Our rites have failed, but by sacrificing this body, Ganon will return!|Oracle Series}}</ref> Because of this, the ritual was incomplete and Ganon became a mindless beast,<ref>{{Cite|Since they could not sacrifice me in their final rite, the powers of darkness could only revive a mindless, raging Ganon.|Princess Zelda|Oracle Series}}</ref> although he did demonstrate limited thought just as he was defeated by Link.<ref>{{cite|Gwoh hoh hoh! I am Ganon... The Evil King...|Ganon|Oracle Series}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganon did not appear in {{LA}} but during the final battle, the final boss takes on a form known as the [[Shadow Nightmares#Shadow of Ganon|Shadow of Ganon]]. During the final battle, the [[Shadow Nightmares]] take on the form of various monsters from Link's past. One of these is the form of [[Agahnim]], Ganon's alter ego, while the fourth is of Ganon himself. While not the true Ganon, this is a memory of Link's battle with Ganon in ''A Link to the Past'', and as such attacks in a similar manner, using his [[trident]] and attacking with [[Blazing Bat]]s. Unlike the real Ganon, the [[Silver Arrows]] are not needed for Link to defeat it, but he will have to use [[Spin Attack]]s or the [[Pegasus Boots]] to cause damage. Unlike the other Shadows up to this point, once defeated, the Shadow of Ganon will make the cry normally used for when a boss has been completely destroyed. Despite this, the battle will continue as the shadows take on another form. |
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| − | Six years after the events of ''A Link to the Past'', Ganon returns in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]''. After monsters attack Hyrule and a mysterious [[Hero of Light]] appears from the sky, a quest to obtain eight ancient [[Hylian]] stone tablets eventually reveals that Ganon, the Demon King, had managed to keep his lingering spirit alive despite his body's destruction at the hands of [[Link]]. His evil power had slowly been growing in a rebuilt [[Ganon's Tower]], with his ultimate aim to obtain the power of the [[Hero of Light]] so he could be fully reborn. Ganon himself had drawn the Hero of Light into Hyrule, but he meets his hubris when he is destroyed again due to a combination of the [[Golden Sword]] and the [[Silver Arrows]], both wielded by the Hero of Light. |
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| − | Ganon appears to Link in a nightmare, ominously hinting that he would soon return. Later, after capturing each of the [[Sage#A Link Between Worlds|Seven Sages]] in portraits, the evil wizard [[Yuga]] uses their power in order to resurrect Ganon from the darkness where he was sealed after his previous defeat.<ref>{{Cite|I will use the Sages to reach the one who shall help me attain true beauty. I mean, of course... GANON!|Yuga|ALBW}}</ref> After resurrecting him, Yuga joins with Ganon, taking on a form which combines attributes of both of the evil sorcerers. However, before [[Yuga Ganon]] can destroy Link, he is stopped by Hilda, who sends Link on a quest to reawaken the Seven Sages and gain the Triforce of Courage.<ref>{{Cite|I knew Yuga planned to slip into your world to abduct Zelda and the Sages. I...I couldn't stop him. Now he has used them to summon the Demon King and siphon his power. Yuga's appetite will soon consume our worlds. Hyrule and Lorule—the beast's for the talking.|Princess Hilda|ALBW}}</ref> |
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| − | Once the Triforce of Courage is obtained, Impa reveals that Ganon is returning and that Link must stop him, she then tells him that he must head to Lorule Castle and confront the Demon King to stop him once and for all.<ref>{{cite|Yet as Hyrule is facing the same threat as in the legend of old, you have so much more to endure.|Impa|ALBW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You have claimed the power of the gods Link. With it you can stop the return of the Demon King-and thwart his evil ambitions. Now hero, you must take your battle to Lorule Castle, there awaits the Demon King.|Impa|ALBW}}</ref> |
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| − | When Link returns and discovers that Hilda has lied to him, she summons Yuga Ganon to fight Link and obtain the Triforce of Courage from him, but Yuga Ganon is defeated. Hilda asks him for the Triforce of Power, but he reveals his plan to use the Triforce to become a god, and turns her into a painting. He then bolsters his power by taking the Triforce of Wisdom from [[Hilda]], but in the end, he is destroyed by Link. |
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| − | Despite Yuga Ganon's apparent destruction at the hands of Link in ''A Link Between Worlds'', Ganon returns to life some time prior to {{TLoZ}}. He leads an invasion on the small kingdom of Lesser Hyrule and manages to obtain the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]]. Before he can obtain the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]], [[Princess Zelda]] is able to break it into eight pieces and scatters it throughout [[Hyrule]], then sends her attendant [[Impa]] away to search for help. Ganon captures Zelda and holds her hostage in his lair, deep in [[Death Mountain]] under [[Spectacle Rock]], and sends his minions after Impa. Link, having outwitted his underlings and learned of the perils that the land was under, takes up a [[Wooden Sword|sword]] and goes alone to assemble the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom. Using it, he enters [[Death Mountain Labyrinth|Death Mountain]] and shines it upon the King of Evil's hiding place. Ganon fights ruthlessly with his seemingly invincible Technique of Darkness, but Link is able to vanquish him with his blade and by using the [[Silver Arrow]]s to deliver the final blow, reducing Ganon to ashes and revealing the Triforce of Power. |
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| − | In ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda|BS Zelda]]'', Ganon uses a variation of his ''A Link to the Past'' look. He wears a red coat, skull necklace, and wields the [[Trident]], although appears with grey skin, rather than blue. He laughs when he first appears, and fights using the same method that he used in the original version of the game. |
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| − | Many years prior to both ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''The Adventure of Link'', an offshoot/follower of Ganon only known as the "[[Magician]]" attempted to gain the location of the Triforce of Courage by manipulating the [[Prince of Hyrule]], the Magician dies casting a spell on Princess Zelda to make her fall asleep for eternity in revenge for her not revealing the Triforce of Courage's location. |
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| − | Years later, in {{TAoL}}, The evil power left behind by the vile heart of Ganon was causing chaos and ruin in Hyrule. Ganon's army makes an attempt to revive him by spilling Link's blood onto Ganon's ashes, but this method ultimately fails. |
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| − | The Child Timeline is the timeline that follows Link after being sent back to his original time following the defeat of Ganondorf by the Hero of Time in the final battle. He warns Princess Zelda and the current King of Hyrule of the tragic future that awaited the kingdom involving Ganondorf if nothing was to be done. |
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| − | Prior to the events of {{TP}}, Ganondorf's true intentions were exposed, and he was captured, put on trial, and sentenced to [[Ganondorf's Execution|execution]] by the [[Sage]]s.<ref>{{cite|His name is...Ganondorf. He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm. He was known as a demon thief, an evil-magic wielder renowned for his ruthlessness... But he was blind... In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sages|TP}}</ref> While they managed to severely wound him by impaling him with a [[Sword of the Sages|light sword]], the Triforce of Power activated at that moment and thus they could not kill him.<ref>{{cite|Yet...By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods.|Sages|TP}}</ref> Using the power granted by his Triforce piece, he manages to free himself from his chains, and kills the Sage of Water as well. Knowing no better solution, the Sages open the [[Mirror of Twilight|gate]] to the [[Twilight Realm]] and send Ganondorf through it. There, he influences [[Zant]], who had been denied the throne of the Twilight Realm, to seize control and access Hyrule again. Ganondorf grants Zant a fraction of his power in return for the opportunity to escape the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{cite|I shall house my power in you...If there is anything you desire, then I shall desire it, too.|Ganon|TP}}</ref><ref>{{cite|My god had only one wish...To merge shadow and light...and make darkness!|Zant|TP}}</ref> |
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| − | After Link defeats Zant, Ganondorf and the young hero meet atop [[Hyrule Castle]], where he is found sitting on Princess Zelda's throne as Zelda's body lies in a niche in the same room. During the final battle, Ganondorf [[Possessed Zelda|possesses Zelda]] by turning into [[Twilight]]. Using Zelda as a puppet, he attacks Link relentlessly, until Link forces his spirit out of Zelda's body. Ganondorf then takes his bestial form, Ganon, becoming an immensely powerful boar. Taking advantage of Ganon's blind rage, Link outwits him, and defeats Ganon by striking the wound left by the Sages with the [[Master Sword]]. |
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| − | Ganondorf then takes on the form of an immense veil of fire in the shape of his disembodied head. Midna valiantly resolves to fight Ganondorf using the Twilight magic housed within the [[Fused Shadow]], teleporting Link and Zelda to the safety of [[Hyrule Field]]. Midna, transforming into an enormous Twilit arachnoid, attacks Ganondorf, with the ensuing battle destroying the castle. However, Midna was no match for Ganondorf, and was promptly defeated by the Gerudo King. Ganondorf emerges from the ruins of Hyrule Castle on horseback, triumphantly holding aloft the Fused Shadow fragment that Midna wore, and after crushing it in his hand, he charges towards Link and Zelda. |
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| − | Zelda entreats the Light Spirits of the realm to lend her their power in the form of the [[Light Arrow|Arrows of Light]].<ref>{{cite|Spirits of the light! Wielders of the great power that shines far and wide upon the lands of our world...In my hour of need, grant me the light to banish evil!|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> Mounting [[Epona]], Link and Zelda pursue, assailing Ganondorf with a hail of arrows. Ganondorf is momentarily staggered, falling from his steed, but he recovers surprisingly quickly and confines himself and Link in a makeshift arena where the two engage in a sword duel. |
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| − | Hundreds of years later, in {{FSA}}, Ganon is reincarnated following his death in ''Twilight Princess''.<ref name=FSA-reincarnation/> In this game, Ganondorf is referred to as a desert nomad, recently expelled from the Gerudo Tribe by breaking their taboo and exploring the Desert Pyramid as part of his plan to usurp the powers of others and coat Hyrule in darkness.<ref name=Pyramid/> He steals the [[Trident]] from the Pyramid and the [[Dark Mirror]] - which he uses to summon [[Shadow Link]] and his kin - from the forest. He uses him to trick Link into releasing [[Vaati]]'s essence from the [[Four Sword]]. Ganondorf heads to Hyrule Castle, where he fully resurrects Vaati, taking control of him, he uses Vaati to transform the Royal Jewels into the gateway to the Dark World, he then utilized the power of the Trident to hunt down and defeat the knights of Hyrule and transform them into demons. |
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| − | Thanks to these events, demons began escaping into Hyrule from the Dark World, and while the controlled Vaati distracts Link and imprisons the [[Maiden|Shrine Maidens]], Ganon absorbs the power of the Maidens. |
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| − | At the end of the game, Ganon appears as the final boss as a twist ending, fought in the [[Dark World]] underneath the [[Tower of Winds]], where he is defeated after Link fires a [[Light Arrow]] into Zelda's ball of light that pierces him. He is then sealed away in the Four Sword. {{clear}} |
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| − | The Adult Timeline is the timeline that follows the events after Link is being sent back to his original time, following Ganondorf's defeat at the hands of the Hero of Time in the final battle. Ganondorf is sealed within the [[Sacred Realm]] by the [[Sage#Ocarina of Time|Seven Sages]] but, with Link sent back in time, the world is left without a Hero. |
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| − | Long before the events in {{TWW}}, Ganon managed to escape from his seal and wreak havoc in [[Hyrule]] once more. Climbing from the Earth in his beast form Ganon, he attacked the Kingdom of Hyrule and easily took control of it.<ref>{{cite|Once, long ago, this land of Hyrule was turned into a world of shadows by Ganon, who sought to obtain the power of the gods for his own evil ends.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> No hero appeared this time and the [[Golden Goddesses|gods]] were forced to [[Great Flood|flood Hyrule]] in order to stop Ganon.<ref>{{cite|My power alone could not stop the fiend, and our only choice was to leave the fate of the kingdom in the hands of the gods...|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule |TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|When the gods heard our pleas, they chose to seal away not only Ganon, but Hyrule itself...|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Our fair kingdom was soon buried beneath the waves, forgotten at the bottom of the ocean.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> |
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| − | However, Ganon breaks free, rising up from his ocean prison, and subsequently begins to rebuild his army.<ref>{{cite|The events which we have long feared seem to have been set into motion. Yes. It seems Ganon has returned. There can be no other explanation.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|After his defeat at the hands of the Hero of Time, Ganondorf was sealed away...but not for all time. He was revived, and he returned to Hyrule in a red wrath.|Laruto|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I knew there was a reason the monsters had begun to congregate in the regions around my wood. Now I understand it. He has returned... Ganon has returned...|Great Deku Tree|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|He is the very same Ganon... The emperor of the dark realm the ancient legends speak of...|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Still wanting to obtain the [[Triforce]], he sends one of his minions, the [[Helmaroc King]], on a search for "young girls with pointy ears" hoping to find [[Princess Zelda]], the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{cite|Ganon will be searching frantically for this child in an attempt to get the power of the gods that she possesses. He will not rest until he has found her.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Among the girls kidnapped is [[Link]]'s sister, [[Aryll]], and thus Link sets off on his adventure to rescue her. Link finds Ganondorf's hideout, the [[Forsaken Fortress]], where Ganondorf had Link thrown far away into the ocean after being caught by the Helmaroc King.<ref>{{cite|My name is Ganondorf... And I am the master of Forsaken Fortress.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Later, it is revealed that Ganondorf has limited magic strength, for his powers were sealed away by the gods with the aid of the [[Master Sword]]. However, without this knowledge, Link himself takes the Master Sword, and thus removes the only barrier restraining Ganondorf's power.<ref>{{cite|You see, it is also a sort of key... a most wretched little key that has kept the seal on me and my magic intact!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|By withdrawing the blade, you have broken that seal...|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> |
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| − | Soon afterwards atop the Forsaken Fortress, Ganondorf reveals that the Master Sword is dull; its power to banish evil gone.<ref>{{cite|You cannot defeat me with a blade that does not sparkle with the power to repel evil! What you hold is useless.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Its power is gone, and its edges are dull!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|And yet...unfortunately, due to Ganondorf's evil designs, the Master Sword you hold has lost this power.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You cannot defeat Ganon until the power to repel evil has been returned to the Master Sword.|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> Link and the [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|pirate]] captain, [[Tetra]], narrowly escape safely with the help of the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]] and the [[Rito]] before Ganondorf can seize Tetra, who he finds is actually Princess Zelda and the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you... Princess Zelda!|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> After this, Zelda is hidden inside the underwater [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] in Hyrule and Link begins his quest to reawaken the Master Sword, whose power had vanished since Ganondorf had murdered the [[Sage]]s in charge of keeping the power within the sacred blade.<ref>{{cite|You must protect Zelda. She cannot be permitted to fall into the hands of Ganon.|Jabun|TWW}}</ref> Once Link achieves his goals of finding the Triforce of Courage and restoring the Master Sword to its former glory, Ganondorf locates their haven and consequently captures Zelda, whom he takes to his underwater [[Ganon's Tower|tower]].<ref>{{cite|So, despite our efforts, the princess has fallen into Ganon's hands...|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Beyond the bridge on the far side of the castle stands Ganon's Tower. I am certain Zelda is being held there.|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> Link finds Zelda unharmed, lying in a bed, sleeping, with Ganondorf watching over her and her dreams.<ref>{{cite|I can see this girl's dreams... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans as far as the eye can see.|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> However, before Link has any chance to approach, Ganondorf unleashes a bewitched, [[Puppet Ganon|giant puppet]], which Link defeats.<ref>{{cite|This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> Ganondorf finally reappears to challenge Link, and with Zelda in his arm, he rises to the rooftop of the tower. |
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| − | Soon after Link reaches the rooftop, Ganondorf speaks to him about his reasons for desperately searching for the Triforce pieces, revealing a little of his origins from the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]] and his desire to take over the green landscapes of Hyrule. When he declares that he already has in his possession the Triforce of Wisdom, Ganondorf suddenly rushes against Link and delivers swift, hard blows that leave Link half-conscious and the Master Sword out of reach. Ganondorf, using his Triforce of Power, summons the two missing Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda and reforms the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{cite|When power, wisdom, and courage come together, the gods would have no choice but to come down...|Ganondorf|TWW}}</ref> Nevertheless, right before Ganondorf is able to touch the Triforce and make his wish come true of conquering Hyrule, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], the last [[King of Hyrule]], appears to touch the Triforce first and makes the wish of washing away the ancient land of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|Gods of the Triforce! Hear that which I desire! Hope! I desire hope for these children! Give them a future! Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!!|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Ganondorf! May you drown with Hyrule!!!|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|TWW}}</ref> The Triforce disappears and water starts pouring through the protective barrier into the land of Hyrule as Ganondorf laughs scornfully. Link wakes up at that point and Zelda approaches him holding the Master Sword for Link to engage Ganondorf in a last battle. Ultimately with Zelda's aid, Ganondorf is defeated when Link deals the final blow by plunging the Master Sword straight into Ganondorf's forehead, turning him into stone<ref>{{cite|It is none other than the Master Sword...The blade of evil's bane. It is the only sword that can banish Ganon from the world above!|King of Red Lions|TWW}}</ref> and killing him.<ref>{{Cite person|quote=There was no blood, and he turned to stone, and died.|name=Nate Bihldorff|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/2205|title=Nintendo World Report - The Treehouse Interview}}</ref> His body remains atop the tower under the [[Great Sea]] with the Master Sword in his head, and the ocean finally drowns Hyrule under the Great Sea. |
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| − | Ganon is not encountered or fought in {{PH}} due to his defeat in [[Hyrule]] (now beneath the [[Great Sea]]) at the end of ''The Wind Waker'', but Link's duel with an "evil king" is mentioned in the intro.<ref>{{cite|Just then, a huge, ominous king appeared! He carried Princess Zelda away...The evil king sought the sacred power passed down to Hyrulean princesses. He schemed to take the power and use it himself. The boy chased after him, determined to save the princess... The boy crossed seas and climbed mountains. The journey was perilous. He slayed evil monsters and used their power to become a true hero. After long and hard adventuring, he defeated the evil king. And beautiful Princess Zelda was rescued at last.|Niko|PH}}</ref> |
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| − | Although they go unnamed throughout {{LZS|Series}}, Ganon has several Swords that he often uses. They are inscribed with various pictures or writings depending on the game. Ganon wields a Sword for the first time in ''Ocarina of Time''. In the final battle, he wields two large golden blades against Link. Ganondorf is first seen wielding a Sword in ''The Wind Waker'' during the final battle, which is what he uses as his offensive strategy. Later on, in ''Twilight Princess'', Ganondorf wields the [[Sword of the Sages]], a weapon that the [[Sages]] tried to use against him in an attempt to kill him. The Sword of the Sages serves as Ganondorf's weapon in the final battle against Link. |
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| − | Non-canon appearances of a Sword-wielding Ganondorf include several of Ganondorf's victory poses in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series and the [[SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo|SpaceWorld 2000 demo]], which included a Sword fight between Link and Ganondorf. This Sword was much bulkier than the swords he uses in the main series, and had a rounded tip. Ganondorf also uses a Sword in his battle with Link in the ''Ocarina of Time'' manga. This sword is capable of having Ganondorf's evil magic channeled through it. He also wields two Swords in ''Hyrule Warriors'', the Swords of Despair. They can be upgraded to the Swords of Darkness and Swords of Demise. |
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| − | *In ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf has rounded ears, while in ''Twilight Princess'' and ''The Wind Waker'' they are pointed. |
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| − | *In ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganon plays his own theme on a pipe organ. In ''Twilight Princess'', a similar effect occurs when Link progresses through Hyrule Castle, as the background music shifts from the Hyrule Castle theme to Ganon's theme. This makes Ganondorf one of a handful of characters to generate their own theme music; others being Midna, Ghirahim and Yuga, all of whom hum their themes. |
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| − | *Early artwork for the ''Oracle'' series shows [[:File:Ganondorf OoX concept.png|a design for Ganondorf]], implying he was originally planned to appear in the games. |
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| − | *According to ''Hyrule Historia'', Ganondorf is 230 cm tall (7'6<nowiki>''</nowiki>) in ''Ocarina of Time''.<ref>{{cite book|quote= |book= [[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page= 148}}</ref> His 1/4 scale model from First 4 Figures, who used in game data to faithfully recreate his appearance in ''Twilight Princess'', stands at 23 inches tall, which indicates that he stands at 7'6" in that game as well.<ref>[http://www.first4figures.com/component/option,com_myphp/Itemid,3/product,103/ Ganondorf's First 4 Figures Exclusive Figure]</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:48, 16 April 2017
Template:Character Malanya is a character in Breath of the Wild.
Biography
Malanya is the god who watches over the horses of the world.[1] He makes his home in the Faron Region in Malanya Spring near the Lake of the Horse God, though he has been trapped in a Great Fairy Fountain-like flower bud for a unspecified length of time,[2] and requires 1,000 Rupees to regain his power.[3] Once Link procures the necessary Rupees, Malanya will offer to revive a horse the young hero loves that has died over the course of his journey.[4]
Malanya is usually calm and refined, though he will occasionally loudly threaten Link if he believes the hero is mistreating horses;[5] he always follows this up by claiming he was merely jesting, however.[6]
Trivia
- Malanya's theme music, which plays in Malanya's Spring after you have paid him 1,000 Rupees, is a combination of the Lon Lon Ranch theme from Ocarina of Time (itself an expanded version of Epona's Song) and the Great Fairy Fountain music.
Etymology
The Chinese names Ma means "horse",[7] Lan means "orchid",[8] a type of flower, and Ya means "elegant" and "refined".[9]
 Names in Other Regions 
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Gallery
- BotW Horse God Malanya.png
Malanya going back into the fountain
Malanya's Fairy Fountain
References
- ↑ "My name is Malanya. I am the god who watches over the horses of this world." — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ho ho ho... At last! Free of that tiny bud after so long!" — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "So please... I beg of you... Help me regain the power I've lost... All I need is 1,000 rupees... When my power has been restored, I should be able to be of use to you, who loves horses so." — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If a horse you love passes away from some sort of tragic, fatal accident, it is within my power to revive that horse..." — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "However... If I detect vile intent behind the death of your horse... You will suffer my wrath!" — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hahaha, I only jest..." — Malanya (Breath of the Wild)
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