#inside the great deku tree

[klavier]

"Inside the Great Deku Tree" from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (8-hour edition)

[flangst]

[n64retro]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

[xavmaldonian]

Can you just imagine when I was much younger.

Playing on my first Nintendo 64 console, and playing the fabulous Mario 64.

That I never got past the first Bowser stage because he scared the living daylights out of little me back then.

And yet.

Here I am now just loving the big turtle dragon dood and absolutely loving pairing him up with the "lesser known" mario bro.

Life be weird like that

[jullbnt]

He is!! I am so obsessed with him 😭

I am replaying OoT as I type this haha (best way to start the year ����🏻). Hadn’t played the Master Quest since I was like ten so it’s refreshing (and a bit weird), I love it 💜

Linktober 2023 – Day 15. Favorite character

The Hero of Time is the best Link, I love him so much 💚

He breaks my heart though.

This took forever but was worth every second! I guess I'll just keep going at my own pace now that I'm terribly late.

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Linktober 2023 Ocarina of Time

[graves-doodles]

So all of these guys I got are just a bunch of LOZ "what if" AU's and Plants is: What if Link was the forest sage?

So he's the forest sage. Always lived in the forest and doesn't have a destiny telling him to leave. So he doesn't leave. He doesn't really like pondering about the outside world, and the thought of other people seeing him makes him real nervous. What's that? How would he know of the outside world if he stays in the forest anyways??

But ah! In canon even the Great Deku Tree knows about hyrule proper, and same here where Link of course knows about the outside kingdom. He even knows about the Princess and her best friend the Gerudo prince, Ganondorf.

In fact, the both of them would visit him ever since they were all kids. Many times they'd come to the forest to spend time with their little forest friend. Zelda, ever the artist, wanted to have a way where they can stay with him longer and came up with the idea of painted flower pots that hold domestic plants for him.

All over the inside of the forest temple and even outside there are tons of flower pots they've pained together. He loves all of them and takes care of all his new plant friends.

The goodbyes are bittersweet knowing they'll visit again, but always knowing Link is alone whenever they're not there. One day they hope Link can join them outside the forest. Maybe on a road trip around the country and share their world with him for once.

But for now he seems very set on staying in the forest and reassures them he's fine and can't wait for them to visit again.

[thatonedragongirl]

Ok, here’s an LU idea:

Post-TotK, Wild finds that Time is having some trouble with him after hearing what happened, and Wild doesn’t understand why.

TotK spoilers beneath, you have been warned

Time is having trouble with the fact that Wild is mentioning things from his Hyrule.

Wild wakes up disoriented to realize that time has moved without him after he had a near-death encounter with Big Bad Dorf. He’s met with some dude named Rauru and now has a body (part) he doesn’t understand, and it seems like Hyrule doesn’t recognize him. He has to go find and gather the Sages, and receive a vow from them after completing a temple to awaken said Sage. And he has to go inside the Great Deku Tree to kill something that’s plaguing the forest. And it turns out Zelda is secretly a sage. And there’s time shenanigans. And Wild now has Gibdos? And poes?? And Like-Likes??? And FD’s Sword????

Sounds familiar, right?

Whatever happens, Time doesn’t like it because now he’s starting to see too much of himself in Wild, and that scares him because he doesn’t want Wild to go through what he has, and that pushes Time away

Wild doesn’t like that because he thinks the similarities should bring them together (or just because he doesn’t understand why Time isn’t looking him in the eye).

Edit: bonus points if Wild has Time’s hat that mysteriously went missing years ago

[aikoiya]

LoZ: LU - The Chain in the Depths

I just had a thought. How would the Links react to the Depths?

Like, my theory is that it's actually what remains of old Hyrule from before BotW/TotK.

By that, I mean that the Deku Tree did what he said that he would in WW by using trees to reconnect the islands, which is what makes it possible for the Era of the Wild to be at the end of all 3 timelines. This is supported by how there are so many massive roots all over the place. As well as the fact that the map inside the Forgotten Temple shows that there'd been more water in Central Hyrule during Rauru's time.

But, specifically, how would the rest of the Chain react to the sheer amount of Poe Souls, the Shadow Soldiers, whether they all can see the Poe Souls & Shadow Soldiers (because, remember, apparently not everyone can according to a Yiga journal & the only entities to really make mention of the Poe Souls are the Bargainers), the Bargainers themselves, seeing the Heart Island with the green poe & the pink poe, & the Blupee Burrow?

Not to mention the implication that at least some of the Poe Souls belonged to people who died during the Calamity based on the Ancient Underground Fortress in Akkala. Also, how the triple stone mounds seem to correlate with monuments meant to honor & remember soldiers who died fighting the Calamity. All being at what appeared to be places where great battles took place.

I remember a fic suggesting that the Poe Souls were the souls of people who'd died excavating the Zonaite for the Zonai. However, the thing is that while I could see that being the case for a few of them, I don't think that's the whole story.

I think that the Depths are something of a liminal space where the dead of Hyrule just gather before moving on & that it has become a reflection of the Surface. "As above, so below" & all that. This is supported by, as mentioned before, the state of the Ancient Underground Fortress in Akkala.

This liminality can be partially attributed to having been saturated with magical water for millennia before the Zonai drained it.

And the "as above, so below" phenomenon could be due to the fact that in the Downfall & Child Timelines, Hyrule was lower in elevation while the Hyrule that the Deku Tree would've recreated would obviously have been at a much higher elevation. And when whatever it was that supposedly merged the 3 timelines back together (*cough*War of Ages*cough*) took place, plus the land beneath being saturated with magic, could've intrinsically linked the Surface with the Depths in a way that one simply doesn't see anywhere else. (Not that this is the case, but it's a possibility, I believe.)

And if this is the case, then it'd still allow for landmarks from previous games to appear on the Surface.

It's also possible that what actually fasilitated the merge in the first place was that the War of Ages allowed for things from all 3 timelines to also exist in the other 2, which may have allowed them all to create an inevitable outcome: The Era of the Wild. And once all 3 had a major enough event in common, it allowed for the merge to solidify. (But that's honestly little more than hairbrained speculation on my part.)

However, if this is the case, then it's possible that Ganondorf returning in the Adult Timeline could've simply been a very convenient excuse to cause the Great Flood which would've been a linchpin in allowing for the merge to happen at all.

Hell, it's even possible that had this perceived merge not taken place, then perhaps there wouldn't have been an Era of the Wild. Or a Wild, for that matter.

Also something to note is that we don't know how the Depths looked before the Zonai arrived, nor do we know how they looked during Rauru's reign.

Either way, I'd very much like to see someone go into this. Possibly even with Spirit in the Chain.

There's theories that he'd have what amounts to the Mind's Eye unlocked from birth. And I personally hc that the Spirit Train is used to transport the souls of the dead to the afterlife in New Hyrule, so if no one else, I def think that he'd be able to see them all. Possibly even better than Wild.

May even be able to talk to them & the Shadow Soldiers. Or just hear their final wishes if nothing else.

Fudge... imagine Wild learning that one of those Shadow Soldiers was the shade of his father desperately trying to do whatever he can to help his son... Aaaangst...

I believe this is concept art of them.

And imagine the shame of still not remembering him or the sister he once had.

Or, if he does end up getting his memories of them back & breaks down at the realization that he'd failed them. Obviously, it wasn't his fault, but let's be real here. Wild would absolutely take it that way. And imagine how much Wind would try to sympathize with him, but Wild might not appreciate it because Wind, at the very least, had been able to save his sister. Wild had failed his. (I know that it's implied that Wild's family had lived in the Hateno House.

And imagine the shock & fragile hope of learning that last his father knew, his sister was still alive & that this meant Wild might have nieces & nephews.

And now suddenly he feels so very small & strangely desperate to have just one more connection to the life he once had. Because he might not have been the same man as he was & he may even be happier now, but that does not mean that his old life was bereft of joy & love.

Perhaps, he wants a little bit of that love back. Even if only in second-hand stories of the family he hadn't quite realized until this exact moment that he lost.

Just one more thing that the Calamity pilfered from his grasp.

Or perhaps she's still alive, just incredibly old & weak & unable to even get out of bed anymore.

I also hc that FD is the Hyrulean god of death (among other things) & that the Bargainer's Statues are basically very early depictions of him.

That he created the Sheikah, who were tasked with helping the dead to move on & were once the ones who brought the Poe Souls to the Bargainer Statues in the Depths, specifically those who've trained their mind's eye. However, that has obviously changed.

Something else that I'm not sure I've seen. Time & Wind interacting with Wild's Deku Tree.

If anyone has info on the timeline & the order of the Links, it'd be him.

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[fwoosheye]

Someone gave the Great Deku Tree a Secret Stone and forgot to tell him what happens if one swallows it, so he swallowed it to keep it hidden inside him 😔 the Koroks probably visits him every now and then

Made for the Linked Universe discord prompt (dragons)

[r3n0-5]

A The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Poem

Oh Great Deku Tree! Of this kid you should take care Through his blood the destiny runs A hero of Hyrule was born

The forest its secret kept Sacred as the friendship that was made She saved nothing but the hope That in the future they’d encounter through the notes

The castle was not far away Slipped through its gates like a child’s game Patiently, the princess spoke To the hero the story untold

Some greed as darkness could be sensed A red-haired man inside the castle grinned Chasing the princess, he did not thought That his time of giving up one day would come

Seven years trapped in a dream Only to see the evil forces had turned the skies gray The desires of old friends lived on With the melodies of the ocarina the princess threw

Traveling time, wishing to save What Hyrule once used to mean Armed with sword, the hero Mounted his horse to retrieve the Triforce back home

Crossing the forest, the fire, and the water, as the masked man said The enemies soon by the Master Sword disappeared And as the hero the temple stood, the sages woke So the mysterious man his face showed

It was the princess who was behind the mask, indeed Revealing what the true nature of the red-haired man would bring At that time, she did not know That Ganondorf himself was there all along

The final battle came without a prelude Fought two times like an adult The hero felt the victory close As clear as the crystal the princess couldn’t escape from

With courage, he and the sages freed The princess and Hyrule from the death Leaving the crumbling castle, they saw The end of Ganondorf as we know it

Childhood is where the sweetest memories remain A link to the past must be made To make this knowledge flow along The cruel times that could be saved by the right chords The castle was not far away Slipped through its gates like a child’s game Patiently, the princess saw The hero save Hyrule once more

[erikaember]

Link and the dragon princess, a fairytale AU fanfic (with pictures!)

(big ol' spoiler warning for Tears of the Kingdom, specifically about the Light Dragon)

Inspired by the retelling made by Overly Sarcastic Productions, this story is based on the Norweigan fairytale, "Prince Lindworm".

Plenty of things are changed to work better with the Zelda universe (and to be more fun to write), but there's still a small warning for a scene that involves steel brushes and fragile skin... but it won't be in crazy detail. Oh, and two guys die, but no crazy detail there either.

...and of course, because I'm an artist and can't help it, I made some refined sketches to make this post a bit more interesting. :D

Let's go!

Once upon a time, there was a benevolent king and queen of Hyrule. They had great friendships with the tribes living at the corners of the kingdom, their people safe and happy in their care. But sadly, the king and queen suffered from an unfortunate predicament. They were unable to have children. The queen desperately desired a child to raise with love and care, and the king needed an heir to secure the future of the kingdom. Sadly, no doctor or healer in the kingdom could help them.

To spare her court from her moments of depression, the queen would go into the Lost Woods, following the secret path that led to the Korok Forest. There, while no longer a child, she could sense the childish little spirits of the woods laugh and play. While she had spoken to the Great Deku Tree before, he had already given her his wisdom - to not let the despair weaken her, for he believed all would be right in the end.

Then one day, she was praying at the goddess statue inside the Great Deku Tree, when an old woman appeared. Sitting by a small table, drinking some tea, she asked "What weighs your heart so, my queen?"

"It's no use telling you, stranger. No one can help me," the queen sighed.

"Don't say that, you clearly haven't lost all hope yet, my dear," the woman pointed out. "Let me hear your troubles, maybe I can put things right."

The queen sat down by the table. "My husband and I so desperately want a child, but I can not conceive. That is why I come here, this place gives me a sense of peace" she explained to the old woman.

"Such a long way for a queen to travel every time her heart is heavy… this we shall resolve," the old woman drank the last of her tea before looking into the queen's eyes, "Listen to me very carefully, my dear. At sunset, you take your favorite teacup to the northwest part of your garden," she lifted her empty tea cup to cover her mouth, "whisper your heart's desire into it, a prayer for a child. Then, turn it and place it down onto the ground, with the bottom facing the twilight sky," she placed down the cup upside down on the table. "In the morning, you will return to the cup and lift it, two roses will have grown under it. If you eat the white rose, you will have a daughter. If you eat the red rose, you will have a son. But whatever you do, you must not eat both of the roses - that is my one warning, remember it."

"Thank you, wise one. I shall do that," the queen thanked. "Is there any way I can repay you for your aid?"

The old woman waved her hand dismissively, "Oh no, my queen. Just heed my warning, and I'll be at peace knowing I helped set things right."

Despite spending so much time in the Korok Forest, the queen was skeptical of the old woman's instructions. She had witnessed more unusual things as a child, and yet this felt silly. Still, she did as she was told. With her favorite tea cup, she waited for the sunset, whispered into the cup a prayer for a child, and let it rest upside down in the northwest corner of her garden.

The next morning, she was shocked to find the two roses under the cup and was faced with the difficult choice between the two. With her disbelief in the old woman's words, her memory faltered and she was unsure of what to do next. Finally, she settled on eating the white rose. To her surprise, it tasted incredible and she couldn't resist eating the red one too. But then it echoed in her head, the words of the old woman, "But whatever you do, you must not eat both of the roses - that is my one warning, remember it."

It pained her to have failed the old woman, shame preventing her from returning to the forest and asking for help. So she silently carried the guilt, accepting whatever fate she would face.

Nine months later, the queen was to give birth. In a brief moment when the midwives weren't looking, the queen felt herself give birth to something, but it was no Hylian child. To her horror, she saw a long, slender, and pale miniature dragon slither from under the covers by her abdomen. Not saying a word to the midwives, she watched as her bizarre offspring slithered up to hide under her pillow. Understanding that this was the consequence of her failure, she allowed the dragon to rest there as she gave birth to the dragon's twin, a beautiful baby girl.

When eventually left alone, holding her baby girl, the queen found the dragon and whispered to it, "It is my fault you have come to us in this form, I beg of you to forgive me. I fear my people may never accept you, but I shall keep you safe, for you are my child."

Years went by, the baby girl grew up to become a beautiful princess, and her name was Hilda. Her hair as dark as the night, her eyes as red and lovely as a rose. She was quite intelligent and dedicated to her duties, as benevolent as her mother and father.

When Princess Hilda reached the age of 17, she was old enough to marry and chose to travel Hyrule in order to see more of her kingdom and possibly find good suitors. However, before she could leave Hyrule Field, a dragon blocked her path. The dragon had white and gold scales, a golden mane, horns and spikes shimmering green and blue - a majestic creature but somewhat smaller than the ones she knew from legend.

"Older sisters marry first," the dragon spoke.

Confused, Hilda and her guards chose to take a different path, but at each bridge crossing Hylia River, the dragon blocked their path with the same words. The princess was forced to retreat to the castle.

With no choice but to confess the truth, the queen explained. The dragon was Hilda's older twin sister, Zelda, whom the queen had raised in secret. It seemed that Zelda had grown tired of her solitude and chose to do what her mother still did not dare, revealing herself and demanding her traditional right to find a husband before her younger sister. Although the queen warned Hilda and the king, Zelda had not been herself for years. The once spry and happy little dragon was experiencing moments where she would not respond to her name, grow angry, and then lose the memory of ever acting that way, almost as if her dragon nature was taking hold of her. The queen warned Zelda may be dangerous if things did not work out well.

While shocked at the revelation, Hilda did not hesitate to accept her sister's demands and started discussing the matter with the court. She arranged for chambers to be built, big enough to house her sister. Then, she worked on finding suitors. To avoid breaking the alliances her parents had worked so hard to build, Princess Hilda was very upfront with the tribes, revealing the true nature of her older sister. While many were concerned about the story of the dragon princess, there were a few brave souls who arrived at the castle with interest.

The first to arrive was a Zora who had seen dragons as a child, loving every memory he had of them. With him so fascinated by the dragon princess and seemingly getting along with her, the royal family approved and the two were wed.

But on the wedding night, the young Zora man learned that the princess was not happy with the arrangement and would pace around the room. He tried to make the best of it, requesting her to speak her mind. She remained silent, like a growling grumpy beast. He grew impatient and started lecturing her for not being a proper lady with manners, but alas, he quickly learned arguing with a dragon the size of a long hallway was not a good idea, her tail slamming into him with enough force to crush him.

Despite the agreement being fulfilled, the now widowed princess was again demanding a groom. While it was already unusual to see a dragon, many felt it strange to have a dragon be so demanding. Just like the queen claimed, the princess' mind was in a dark place, it seemed.

Having learned of the terrible fate of his daughter's zora husband, the king declared that they needed someone more familiar with dangerous creatures; they needed a warrior. Sending word out to all the tribes, a group of warriors stepped forth as potential suitors, among them being a Rito warrior.

The young Rito man was also fascinated by the unusual princess. But more than anything, he was proud of his skills and thoroughly enjoyed the idea of him taming the beast. Despite the queen and Hilda's words of caution, pointing out that the arrangement did not take Zelda's heart into consideration, the king approved it and the rito warrior soon wed the dragon. But just like the queen and the princess had suspected, the rito warrior only made her sister more angry and the second marriage was more brief than the first.

Tension started rising in the castle and the kingdom. With the dragon losing her mind and growing angrier, the court grew anxious as they had no idea how to prevent the princess from becoming a mindless threat to the kingdom. Hilda tried her best to comfort her mother who was stricken by guilt more than ever before, her mistake leading to the death of two, and her cursed daughter miserable and withering away.

Then one day, the queen was being comforted by Hilda, her appointed knight accompanying her. The queen wept, her heart heavy with guilt and worry. She had returned from the Korok Forest in a desperate attempt to seek the old lady and beg for a way to save her child, but alas, she could no longer even sense the spirits.

"Oh mother," Hilda held her, "stay strong, we shall find a way to resolve this."

"How? How can anyone set this right? The old lady is hiding from me. None of the sages, wielders of magic, or scholars can even suggest a way to buy her more time. She is doomed to wither away in misery."

"I will not give up hope, mother. I know there simply must be something we can do…" Glancing up at her appointed knight, a man she had known for years and trusted with her life, she turned to her mother again. "Father has decided, and I have accepted, that my swordsman, Link, shall be the next groom."

Looking up at the swordsman, the queen felt more sorrow. He was a young boy from a long line of loyal knights, a stoic and quiet soldier with a heart that was good and true - he did not deserve such a terrible fate. "Your knight… has he accepted it?"

"Yes, mother," Hilda assured, glancing at him as he nodded, "we have discussed the matter. He knows the situation better than any other suitor. And I know him well enough to bet he'll make her happy - like he has made me happy." She smiled at the memories, of how her knight would silently carry out his duties with honor, but also kindness. Early on in their companionship, she had a difficult time handling stress and would throw fits of rage, and he'd be there, patiently helping her regain her grace. A valuable skill for an appointed knight - and for a husband.

Letting it sink in, the queen accepted their decision, "I admire your courage, young one, and I pray for your safety."

But before it was officially decided, the queen requested they speak with Zelda about it. Entering her chambers, the queen spoke softly with her daughter.

"My dear Zelda, how are you feeling about our efforts to find you a husband?"

With a low growl, the princess paced around the room, her steps like a thunderstorm, "…hopeless… how could anyone want a monster for a bride?"

"Fate has not been kind to you," the queen sighed, "but this is a challenge we face together. And I tell you, all hope is not lost. We have a new suitor for you, one you have met before. He is loyal to the family, and his heart is good and true. He is one of your sister's loyal guards, Link."

"Another warrior sent by father?" she scoffed with disgust.

The queen shook her head, "No, my dear, I'd never let another man like that even touch you. Deep beneath those scales lies a person with a heart deserving of love and protection… and I believe this man will be good company for you."

With a pause, she turned to the door, seeing his sister peek through, "…tell him to enter."

With a deep breath, Link entered and locked eyes with the princess. Stepping forth, he held himself like he usually did, proudly yet friendly. He did not even flinch as the dragon leaned forward, her bulging eyes looking at him, judging him, narrowing in suspicion.

He was much shorter than the potential suitors she had previously seen, and she had yet to hear his voice. But something, akin to an animalistic instinct, had her intrigued at the idea of him being her new husband - or rather, her new victim. But the memory of her two dead husbands caused her to suddenly reject the terrifying mindset. It caused her vision to get a bit fuzzy, her balance faltering for a moment.

"Zelda?" the queen worriedly took a step towards her daughter, but in this moment of weakness, the dragon hissed at her mother before stumbling back and falling down to rest on the floor.

Her eyes closed as she waited out the pain, the princess could sense footsteps and felt a presence by the side of her head. Cracking an eye open, she saw the swordsman looking worriedly at her, kneeling down to check on her. With her pain and fuzzy senses, she could barely make out his words.

"Are you alright, princess?"

With no strength to respond, she simply tried turning away from him. How could he possibly want to marry someone who'd be such a bother, she thought to herself. Her ear twitched slightly at an itch that emerged behind it, but she dared not reach for it with her claws for fear of the pain. To her surprise, she felt the swordsman slowly reach up and scratch it for her. No one but her mother had dared to touch her like that before. It puzzled the princess, but the relief was enough to ignore the urge to snap at him for having the audacity to touch her without permission.

The queen and Princess Hilda both watched with a mix of shock and joy. Link continued to scratch behind the dragon's ear, her pain slowly withering away. Finally, the princess opened her eyes again, seeing the swordsman leaning his head to the side, kindly waiting for her to give him a sign of what she would do next.

Looking at him, she felt her heart warm up and her eyes pained by tears. He dared to stay so close to her. What will cause her to hate him? Is he pitying her? She doesn't need someone to pity her or treat her like a misunderstood puppy who merely needed some scratching behind her ear. She did not want to hate or even disrespect a man her kind sister trusted so. Perhaps she could give him a chance, for her sister's sake.

If she wanted to find love before losing herself, this could be as good an arrangement as any.

Getting up, she noticed Link giving her some space but kept his eyes on her, only stepping back as much as he needed to. His courage did not falter. "…fine," the princess sighed, "I accept… the proposal." Studying his eyes as she said that, she couldn't tell if he had any reaction. Nothing in his expression changed. It worried her slightly, that she couldn't tell what he was thinking. But it was done, she had accepted.

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The wedding would be held after one week, and Link wasted no time. Much like the queen, he had spent time in the Korok Forest as a child and had met the old woman before. For him, she appeared - and to her, he opened up about his fear.

"Lady of the forest, I am to wed the dragon princess. But the queen believes Zelda will wither away within the year and live on as a mindless dragon. I wish there was a way I could help, and be a good husband to the princess, even if she only has a year left - that is if I survive the wedding night."

"Fear not, young man," the old woman assured, "just listen carefully to my instructions, and all shall be right."

The day of the wedding arrives. The young Hylian knight had requested a few things be brought to the princess' chambers. A tub of lye, a tub of milk, a bucket, a bunch of steel brushes, and one soft bath brush. While it was confusing for the castle staff, they didn't question it, it already being extremely odd to be serving a dragon.

At the ceremony, Link stood by the altar, waiting for his bride. Dressed in his finest garbs, he stood out from the first two grooms, a beautiful sword strapped to his waist. To the queen, it was a suspiciously familiar blade.

As the dragon princess entered the hall, she locked eyes with her new groom and noticed the sword. She growled, seeing the weapon as a grave insult. However, she seemed to calm down a bit as she got a closer look at him, his eyes not showing any sign of hostility - quite the opposite. He seemed nervous, but not like he'd run away, and it showed why when it was time for the vows. To everyone's great shock, he did not speak a poem about dragons or some promise to tame her - he drew his sword.

Everyone gasped and the dragon lowered her head with another growl, but it got very silent as the groom turned to face the bride and got down on a knee, holding the sword upright in front of him, his eyes never leaving hers. With the hall so quiet, everyone could hear how he with a somewhat low voice made the traditional vow a knight would give to his bride.

"With this sword, I swear to protect you from the evils of the earth and sky. Come sleet or thunder, drought or blood moon, I swear to stand by your side and never falter. Shall metal break or melt, my life will be your sword and shield until the end of my days."

It was a beautiful vow from ancient tradition, and the bride had her own version of the vow to say as she placed her hand on the hilt of his sword as he held it. But under the circumstances, the bride not aware of this ancient vow or in the mood to say one, Link got up and put away the sword. His eyes still on hers, he could see her expression soften and he smiled faintly, relieved to see her accept the vow.

Leaning to Hilda, the queen asked "His sword… is that not the blade of evil's bane?"

"It is," Hilda confirmed, having heard from Link everything that happened in the forest, including his plan to survive the night, "the old woman of the forest said it was crucial to his survival - but not to worry, mother, he will not use it to hurt her."

The ceremony reached its end, Zelda leaned her head down to receive a kiss on the bridge of her nose from her new husband. Despite the worry for the new husband, and this being the third royal wedding that month, the crowd cheered.

At the grand feast, Hilda noticed that Link was eating a bit more than usual. She always knew him to be a bit of a glutton, and there was no shame in enjoying his wedding meal, but she knew there was another reason for him to stock up on energy.

The wedding night arrived and the newlyweds made their way to the chamber. While quite nervous about what he was about to do, Link kept his stoic expression and went over to where the servants had left the items he had requested, checking so everything was there.

Watching him as she slithered around the room, the princess tried to figure out what he was planning. The lye, the milk, the brushes - what could he possibly be planning? Again seeing the sword, strapped to his hip, she let out a low growl. Why did he bring it to the chambers?

"Be rid of the sword, husband."

With a deep breath, he turned to face her, "Be rid of your own weapons, wife."

Surprised at his demand, she puffed "no one has dared to ask me that before."

"I'm asking you now. As a show of trust and good faith," he tossed the sheathed sword to the floor by the tubs of lye and milk.

Hesitant, but she obliged, her teeth retracted into her gums, claws and horns emitting a bright glow before turning to dust. But as it took plenty of energy to do so, her mind faltered and an evil nature achieved a tighter grip, her eyes narrowing with nefarious intent.

An even lower growl accompanied her next demand, "…lose the armor, husband."

Still, Link remained calm, "shed your own armor, wife."

Even with an evil mind, it was a dragon's nature to be honorable. She obliged his request, her vulnerable skin exposed as her spikes and scales fell to the floor, one by one. And while it occurred, Link removed his uniform until he was down to his undershirt and trousers.

The once grand and intimidating dragon now laid at his feet, writhing in pain at the cold touch of the floor against her bare skin, nothing left but the mane and fur to protect her head. Although she was exhausted, her pained expression barely covered the vile desire to devour him; to taste his blood. This was when he had to act, no matter how painful it would be for either of them.

Before she could arm herself with her teeth, he grabbed the bucket and filled it with lye, throwing the ash-filled water on her bare skin. Having minor open wounds where her scales once were, she hissed with pain, but it was nothing compared to what he had to do next. Soaking a steel brush with lye, he started scrubbing her. She shrieked in pain, too weak to reach him with her feet and push him away. Weak as she was, she could only curl up and scream as he scrubbed her skin red and sore with the lye and steel brush.

The shriek was loud enough to echo across the entire castle, everyone shocked to hear the dragon in pain. The queen, ever so worried, rushed down the halls to her daughter's chamber, but Princess Hilda stopped her. The queen begged and pleaded for the soldiers stationed by the big doors to stop whatever was happening to her daughter, but Hilda urged her mother, "Failure to follow the old lady's instructions led to this. Do not let the same mistake happen again, mother, or we might lose Zelda. Trust Link and the old lady to set things right."

As horrible as it was to hear her cursed daughter's pained scream, the queen allowed herself to be escorted away, far away enough to be unable to hear even the faintest echo of Zelda's shrills of agony.

Hours passed, the screams growing weaker as Zelda's senses faded. Despite his exhaustion, Link persisted with his work until all the dragon's exposed skin was brushed till it was crimson red and washed with lye. Finally, with the last of the ash water, he soaked the princess' head, the dragon taking one final breath before it collapsed. The whole head slowly sunk as if it was made of nothing but soaked fur. Then, purple slime started to seep up from under the fur.

Remembering the next step, he leaped for the sword, just in time to parry a strike from a miniature phantom dragon. The tiny dark beast quick in the air, glowing purple and red like a creature of malice.

With the legendary blade glowing bright and his feet faster than the phantom, he struck the dragon until it shrieked in agony, dissolving into dark smoke, which was sucked into the blade. The being that would use the princess' draconification for evil intent was now sealed away.

With the fight over, he returned to where the remains of the dragon's head were. Beneath the pile, he could make out a figure that briefly glowed a golden hue.

Pulling away the mane, he eventually found pale skin. Soon thereafter, he exposed the naked body of a girl with long hair as golden as the dragon's mane. His arms were shaking, his hands sore and covered with small cuts from the long hours of using the steel brushes. And yet, he reached under her form and pulled her out of her old skin, the adrenaline from the battle giving him the extra strength he needed. Holding her close to his chest, his undershirt soaked with sweat and lye, he carried her to the tub of milk.

With the soft bath brush soaked with milk, he scrubbed her clean from the fur that had stuck to her skin. Her pained screams still echoing in his head, he scrubbed ever so lightly in fear of causing her any more pain. As he worked, he couldn't help but admire her beauty.

The old woman had not mentioned that Zelda would become a Hylian, merely describing this part as "what's left of her", which honestly had him terrified of what he'd find. The more he thought about it, the more he understood that it was a test of faith. If he knew this would happen, he knew it would be worth it in the end. His faith in the old lady's words rewarded him with a wife who'd no longer wither away inside a beast.

When he was done, it was time for the final step. Strapping the sword back on his hip, he then proceeded to lift Zelda out of the bath, carefully stepping over the remains of her dragon form to finally reach the bed in a tucked-away corner of the large chamber. Despite the fact that his bride had been a dragon who could barely fit in that bed, it was tradition to prepare the finest silk and softest pillows for the newly wedded royal couple. Laying her down on the king-sized bed, he wrapped her up. Then, with the sword still in the sheath, he removed it from his hip and held it close as he climbed up to lie next to her. While it was uncomfortable, he kept the sword close, as he wrapped his arms around his wife.

That was right, he realized as the final step was complete - he was holding Princess Zelda, his wife. As he felt exhaustion pulling on his eyelids, he started thinking about how he didn't really know the real her since she was hidden away most of her life, trapped in a dragon form that slowly took over her mind. While there certainly was the fear of him finding himself in an unhappy marriage, he couldn't help but be excited about knowing what kind of person she'd be now that she was finally free to be herself. Whatever happened, he'd keep his promise and be there for her, like the honorable knight he was. And right now, she was safe, sleeping peacefully in his arms. He was free to rest.

Not long after the young swordsman fell asleep, dawn began to break. And just when the sun had risen over the horizon, castle staff prepared for their morning duties. The guards who had guarded Zelda's chambers for the night hadn't dared to peek through the keyhole before their relief arrived alongside some servants. The group of employees began whispering about their worries, and the possibilities of what they would see in the chambers. The night guards, still recovering from the shrill screams of the dragon, explained how it went on for hours on end. And after the noise had died down, they thought they had gone deaf, for they couldn't even hear the creature's presence since. Had she been killed, a few wondered. If she had, as shocking as it was, it made the knight a murderer and a high-priority criminal. Despite the risk, the bravest of the group, a maid, carefully peeked through the keyhole.

The group held their breaths as they waited for the spy to say anything. Suddenly, she gasped and got up to rub her eyes before returning to the keyhole. "By Hylia! I thought he was cuddling up to a piece of her mane, but that's… that's a woman! The floor is littered with scales and fur!" the maid tried her best to keep her voice low but loud enough for the others to hear, "…if only they could do another magic trick and save us the trouble of cleaning it all up…"

After the news reached the royal family, Hilda peeked into the chambers to confirm and she shed a tear at the sight of her sister, alive and sound asleep. She went on to make sure the couple wouldn't be disturbed until they awakened, their night being famously draining.

It wasn't until that afternoon that Link awakened from his slumber. No longer needing the sword to be kept close, he carefully reached to slowly drop it down the side of the bed. But that movement was enough to awaken the petite figure of the former dragon. Casting his eyes back on the face of the one he shared the bed with, he saw how she clawed at the bed sheets, stretching and yawning. As her eyes opened, he awed at the lovely green of her iris, completely unlike the piercing, iridescent eyes she previously possessed.

Her vision blurry, it took a while for the princess to tell the figure before her was the swordsman she married the day before. His hair, which was so tidy and kept in a low ponytail during the ceremony, was now a tangled mane. His face and undergarments damp and dirty, he looked like he had survived a storm at sea.

Despite his appearance, he greeted her with a warm smile.

"You look awful…" she playfully commented, too tired for manners, but not too tired to not notice her new voice. With a gasp, she looked down at where her hands rested and studied them, confirming that they were indeed her own hands. Feeling her face, she felt the face of a Hylian. No horns or scales or fur or spikes, just skin that wasn't painfully sensitive.

Sitting up, she wanted to see more, but her sudden movement caused her a splitting headache and Link quickly reached up to help her slowly lay down again.

"I'm… I'm Hylian? …how?" she gasped as she felt the soft pillow under her head again, and turned to her husband. "…I'm not in a dream, right?"

With a light chuckle, he brushed away some hair from her face, then proceeded to explain what had happened. She did not remember much from last night, only the agonizing pain of her skin being scrubbed away and how her scream had echoed for hours on end. With her old form quite literally washed away, she was now who she was meant to be. He also told her about the phantom dragon, which explained the predator-like behavior she possessed at times, which was unlike the dragons of legend - who were creatures of grace.

Having caught glimpses of his hands, she eventually asked to see them. Seeing all the cuts and bruises, she teared up, remembering the part about how he had painstakingly scrubbed her entire form. She had been a huge beast in need of a custom-built chamber, dangerous and with blood on her hands. And yet he had the courage to wash her entire beastly form with steel brushes. For hours, he had to avoid her powerful feet and tail that - while free of scales, spikes, and claws - were still powerful enough to end his life. Not to mention having to listen to her piercing screams all that time.

"…why, Link? Why did you… do this?" she asked as she failed to hold back tears. After all, he saved her life, not actually knowing he would. He persisted with no promise of a good outcome - let alone a reward for his efforts.

With his hands still in hers, he used his fingers to gently rub her palm, he simply replied "…it was the right thing to do."

Looking at their hands, she again thought about what he had endured, "…so close to a dragon screaming in pain for hours on end… I am bewildered how… you can still hear what I am saying."

A moment of silence, then he replied "…huh, could you repeat that?" he leaned closer, a hand behind his ear.

Confused at first, she soon realized it was a joke and started laughing. Her laughter echoed in the chambers, Link joining her after quickly admiring her gleeful expression.

As they calmed down, a knock on the door was heard and a familiar voice asking for permission to enter. It was the king, and he had the queen and Hilda with him. Sitting up in the bed, Link glanced at their surroundings. While the floor was littered with scales and fur, there was a clear path to the door for them. But glancing around the bed, he caught sight of the bare chest of his wife, the blanket resting on her waist as she had sat up. Following his gaze, she caught on and pulled up the blanket, wrapping it tightly around her naked body. It being her first day as a Hylian, it seemed the instincts to cover up hadn't quite awakened yet.

Now somewhat presentable, Link granted permission to the king and watched as the royal family entered the chambers. They rejoiced at the sight of their princess alive and well, no longer being a monstrous beast. The queen was most relieved of all, the weight of her guilt being overpowered by the joy of her little girl not only being safe but also being who she was meant to be.

Knowing her sister was not magically provided with a nightgown in her transformation, Hilda gave her one of her own, relieving her of having to hold onto her blanket. With a moment of privacy and help from her husband, Zelda was soon properly dressed and found herself at the edge of the bed, ready to try to walk with her new legs. With Link by her side, her mother ready in front of her like she was watching her baby take her first steps, Zelda placed her soft feet on the carpet below. One, two, three steps, she then hissed in pain and found herself in the arms of her mother.

To see and feel her daughter, her little girl in her arms, the queen couldn't help but hold her closer, Zelda matching her mother's grip. But with her knees so weak and her mother too tired from a lack of sleep to hold her up, they knelt down to sit on the floor as they embraced each other and sobbed with joy. Soon the king and Hilda knelt down and embraced the two, forming a group hug.

Watching from where he stood, Link felt his heart warm up even more than before and smiled at the sight. He was proud of the royal family, it already being an honor to work as a royal guard to Princess Hilda. To aid them in this predicament, his hard work resulting in such a wonderful outcome, it was certain to be his greatest achievement.

Looking up at him, the queen reached out a hand, her gratitude shimmering like crystals in her eyes. Holding her hand for just one second, he was gently pulled down to join the hug. And that was right, he remembered. While it was still unbelievable, him being a mere knight not long ago, he was now part of the royal family.

The weeks carried on, Zelda spending the first few days learning how to walk, Link never leaving her side. And when she eventually managed to walk upright with no problem, it was quite the fun surprise to see how she had her sister's height, which was a few inches taller than Link.

He then cared for her as she was bedridden with a fever for a week. While she was urged to simply rest, she convinced him to bring some books. While her mother had taught her how to read, it had been a while since she last read herself, it not being easy for a big dragon to turn the pages or see the fine text. When her eyes grew too tired, he would read to her until she fell asleep. Once she had recovered, it was like she had unlocked a new level of energy, ready to explore the castle, talk to everyone she met and ask all about their occupations and duties. So much to learn and she loved every minute of it.

It was quite the shock to the castle staff to see the dragon now be an outgoing and cheerful princess, her kindness and curiosity relieving them of the lingering anxiety she had caused. And to the knights who knew the stoic Link, it was a pleasant surprise to catch the moments he'd smile as he accompanied his wife. They agreed that, with his years of being an excellent knight and the terrifying event that was his wedding night, he more than deserved the joy he experienced with the lovely princess.

When they deemed Zelda to be ready to take on her duties as a princess, Link was also officially relieved of his duties as Hilda's appointed knight, joining his wife to be trained in royal decorum. It was often challenging for the princess, her teachers having high standards and often separated the couple to train in different rooms. While they didn't see it as a big deal at first, Zelda soon found herself missing Link and longed to be reunited after their training sessions. Even the teachers noticed how she seemed to focus better when Link was in the same room. Whether it was her feeling safer, or working harder to not embarrass her husband, they could not tell. But it was clear that Link was her support.

After a training session where she managed to impress a teacher for the first time, the couple were preparing for the night. Discussing their day, Zelda thanked him for his support and admitted she felt more confident about her chances to become a proper princess. Proud of his wife, Link couldn't help but surprise her with a light kiss on the cheek. She blushed but smiled warmly. Their marriage wasn't out of love, and Link respected that. He took things slowly, acting more like an appointed knight, keeping a comfortable distance in their bed, and letting their relationship develop naturally. They knew they were expected to fall in love, but it felt clear that they didn't need the pressure. Things were great between them, and she felt more and more comfortable with the arrangement she half-heartedly agreed to.

As their one-month anniversary approached, Zelda was thinking more and more about the ring that was made for her after her transformation. While having a proper wedding band felt nice, it didn't feel right. The ceremony they had, it felt cold and disingenuous now. With her new feelings for her husband, she began to desire a renewal, a ceremony where she can recite the bride's version of that vow he made - and say it with love.

So she waited until they were alone, walking together in the castle gardens, then eventually she gathered the courage to share her thoughts about their marriage. While nervous, she was comforted and encouraged by his warm smile and patience as she stumbled over her words. After confessing that she loved him, he reached for her hands and confessed that he felt the same, and would love to have a more genuine marriage ceremony.

After a light chuckle of joy, she wondered "But what would the castle staff say about it, my fourth wedding ceremony in two months? I must be the most bizarre princess in the history of Hyrule…"

"We could have a simple exchange of vows at the gazebo," he suggested, "…but I think they would love to prepare a proper royal wedding for such a lovely bride. …although, we should probably skip out on traditions that put our dancing skills to the test," he scratched the back of his head, remembering how badly their dancing lessons went for both of them. While they had fun, their teacher wasn't happy with their lack of rhythm and grace.

"Oh Link," she giggled before getting lost in his warm gaze, leaning down a bit as he reached up, the two meeting for a sweet first kiss.

And so, one week later - a whole month since the wedding between Link and the dragon princess - their new wedding was held, now with a more normal-looking bride and with love in the air. The kingdom still overjoyed, the once hidden away princess freed of her curse and welcomed into the castle, subsequently saving the kingdom from the possible wrath of a mindless dragon - they wouldn't have anything but a proper celebration.

Standing at the altar, Link was again dressed in his finest garbs, this time with his family's ceremonial sword by his hip. And as his bride entered, he felt her entrance to be as grand as when she was a dragon. A proper wedding dress, inspired by her previous form, it was quite a sight to behold.

When it was time for the vows, Link drew his sword and knelt down, sword in front of him as he recited his vow.

"With this sword, I swear to protect you from the evils of the earth and sky. Come sleet or thunder, drought or blood moon, I swear to stand by your side and never falter. Shall metal break or melt, my life will be your sword and shield until the end of my days."

Placing a hand on the hilt of the sword, Zelda recited the bride's version.

"With this hand, I swear to care for you on the earth and sky. Come sleet or thunder, drought or blood moon, I swear to heal you, love you, and protect you. In happiness or strife, in darkness or light, my heart will always rest with you until the end of my days."

The ceremony carried on without any fault, the swordsman and the princess were happily married out of love - and lived happily ever after.

The end.

…kudos to you who know where those vows actually come from. :D (Ferisae's Sky Family, I changed them a lil bit)

[lunian]

have you been inside the great deku tree yet?

yeahhhh :) I left it for now BC THERES NO NORMAL SPACE TO FIGHT IT WHAT THE HELL

[jheselbraum]

Imagine you're a Kokiri child and one day your tree dad dies under mysterious circumstances. You're pretty sure the weird quiet kid who showed up nine years ago is the one who did it, because he was the last person to talk to the deku tree and he fucking books it immediately after it happens and of course, Kokiri who leave the forest fucking die, so obviously someone leaving is in truly dire straits. Anyways seven years pass and the monarchy you didn't know you had collapses and the new guy in charge lets a bunch of monsters loose in the forest so you have to lock yourself inside your home to stay safe. Then this fully fucking adult man appropriating your culture shows up, takes out all the monsters, and as a bonus, your dad's alive again (or at least, a clone of your dad with all his memories is alive). So you're like "great!" and bid the stranger a fond farewell. The weird quiet kid's house is still empty, no one's moved in since he left, but one day you hear noises coming from that house so you go to investigate, thinking maybe with the monsters gone the weird kid has returned and you can finally bring him to justice.

And there's just a fucking cow there.

In the tree.

Sometimes the weird adult man comes back to milk the cow, but it's just. Up there.

And then later at this huge party everyone's throwing to celebrate the defeat of the evil king or whatever, the new princess who's apparently the old princess comes up to you all sad and says "I'm truly sorry about your friend" and you're like "what friend?" and she goes "Link? The Kokiri child? Surely you saw him during his many trips to the Kokiri Forest in our efforts to defeat Ganondorf"

So, okay, turns out the weird quiet kid wasn't a Kokiri and didn't kill the deku tree and everyone in the forest except Saria was horrible to him and he still saved all of you so you have to sit with that and process it, but also this means that the princess was with the weird kid and so you have to ask, because otherwise you'll never know:

"where did the cow come from?"

And the princess just stares at you blankly and goes "what cow?"

[uniquevoidflowers]

@onceuponaladye, have whatever this is. Fic under cut:

Hero of Time, or Time now he supposed, considered himself to be very stoic, calm and collected, and a tired old man. Young at heart perhaps (mentally young but we don’t talk about that), sometimes with a streak of mischief, and loving. Malon was a big part of his life as well, the woman stealing Time’s heart as soon as the man learned to love. He cared a lot about her, about his boys, and about his father in law. Now as the sky poured droplets down on the camp, and thoroughly soaked the chain, there was a sense of melancholy ringing in Time’s ears. 

“LINK!” 

Time heard the young Zelda’s voice crying out, the heavy rainfall as lightning struck the ground nearby, and watching the blue ocarina fly in the air and land in his hands. Then the voice of the evil Gerudo man, Ganondorf. 

He sighed and shook the memory away, now was not the time for this. “And after we just set up camp too.” Legend grumbled.

The veteran was scowling gripping the blue cap on head tightly as it was poured on. “Let’s just get this over with. We’ll move.” Warriors demanded.

Time agreed. The best shelter they had at the moment was the bedrolls they brought around with them for when night fell, and those were not efficient enough to withstand the rain. The chain began to pack up the camp and the old man took to helping, and they eventually got everything done. Then the group of heroes set out, some complaining of the rain drenching their clothes and hair, while others let the water soak them becoming calm. Each step they took made a gloppy sound, their boots stomping on the wet ground. Each noise rang inside the old man’s head, until it was drowned out by his thoughts. His mind flashed back again to when he lost Zelda, and the first time he was confronted by the cruel man. 

The galloping of Impa’s horse as the elderly woman’s face stayed mostly impassive, a bit of fury showing through her mask. 

Mask. Masks. 

They were a funny thing to Time. They cursed him, aided him, haunted him, made him happy. He had used masks many many times, on both his adventures. He still had some of them tucked away with his wife at the ranch, or in his pouch with him. One of them the Fierce Deity mask, that he had already regretted bringing. The sailor almost had put it on, nearly giving Time a heart attack, and there were so many risks that that mask held. His mind almost trailed to the incident that had led him to be so wary and so distrustful of the mask, but he stopped himself. That was a thought for another day. 

The old man’s mind wandered, masks, ocarinas, and certain people all coming back to him. 

Flashes of the ruthless Fierce Deity pushing back the Hero of Time and manically going on a murder spree. Time had tried desperately to regain control, but the deity was way stronger and caused the incident to happen.

Flashes of the royal blue ocarina, stained in a thick crimson red liquid, wobbly notes being played, and a few shrieks before things turned white.

Flashes of the lost souls of Termina, the panicked face of Malon and Zelda, the very expressions on many of the faces he saw. And the Great Deku Tree, slowly fading away as the young boy cried out with grief.

Time shuddered. He’d rather not think about his childhood if he could help it. “You okay old man? Is the rain getting to you?” Twilight worried, of course he did.

“M’okay pup. The sooner we get to shelter the better.” Time reassured.

Twilight nodded, not looking the slightest bit convinced. 

Time sighed. 

The walk continued on, the rainfall continuing, and lightning striking the ground nearby causing a deafening noise. “Shit, everyone take off your metal armour and weapons!” Wild hissed.

Everybody got confused. What was the champion talking about? “Wait why?” Wind asked.

“Just listen to me!” Wild urged, and starting stripping himself of the metal gear he was wearing while simutaenously equipping wooden weapons and this odd looking helm.

“Listen to the cook.” Time ordered, obeying the cook and letting his clothes soak.

“I don’t see the—…point…oh dear Hylia!” Warriors yelped as his armour started buzzing noisily.

The captain quickly threw off his armour and grabbed his scarf running as far away as he could from the metal. 

 BOOM! 

The armour was charred greatly, and not salvageable by any means. “Damn it.” Warriors cursed.

Everybody else had thrown away the metal on the ground, Wild looking a little sheepish but grateful. Nobody had gotten hurt thankfully. The old man had never seen lightning so severe, or maybe he had just never noticed it, but then again this was Wild’s Hyrule. Everything seemed to be more…harsh. “Usually my slate would just pick up the items after I take them off…sorry.” Wild bit his lip, staring at the burnt remains of the gear.

“It’s okay. At least none of us got hurt.” Sky sighed.

“Most of us are unarmed I think. Can you still wield Fi? Legend do you have lots of weapons?” Warriors questioned.

“I think Fi will be good.” Sky assessed. 

“Oh don’t worry Pretty Boy, my rods aren’t metal. Entirely magic.” Legend assured, not unkindly, looking fondly at the weapons he owned.

“If you are unequipped, please find someone who has a weapon and lets move on.” Time demanded and once that was all settled, everyone started walking again.

Did he do the right thing? Time always found himself questioning wether he was leading the chain correctly, or dragging everybody down. He hadn’t known if his judgement was right, and was worried he would fail everyone. 

Now’s not the time, he reminded himself. Time took a deep breath and followed the others.

[bigsoftmarshmallow]

We know their thoughts on the Hylians specifically, but what about Hyruleans? As in, general residents of Hyrule. The Zora, the Gorons, the Rito, the Sheikah.

For Demise, specifically, Sheikah, the Gorons, the Mogmas (as that’s the only time they appear, dangit), the Parella, & the Kikwi.

And, in other cases, the Fairies, Great Fairies & Fairy Queens (of which, there are only 2; Venus of the Spring of Happiness & the one from Mother & Child Isles, who I’m calling Anavitya; though, I think he’d have only heard of them in myths, not met them & maybe doesn’t even know for sure if they exist, which could be fun to play with), the Keatons (as a myth), the Minish (as a myth), the Kokiri (for Demise, OoT, TP, & WW), & the Koroks (for TP, WW, HW, & TotK).

And for WW, specifically, his thoughts regarding the fact that the Kokiri abandoned their more Hylian-adjacent forms in order to be able to roam the wider world without dying. (Also, special note: tell you about the kinda angsty, but very interesting lore I thought up regarding their origins! 😈) And the fact that the Deku Tree is attempting to use them to plant trees in order to sort of… Reconstruct the land below above the waves. (Which is what I think ultimately allow for Wild’s Hyrule to exist with the Depths being the remains of Old Hyrule.)

For TP, his thoughts & feelings regarding the 4 Light Spirits: Ordona the Calopus (horned wolf of Celtic myth), Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey, Eldin the Bird of Prey, & Lanayru the Gator Serpent.

Also, the dragons! For TotK, the 3 Zonai Dragons & possibly even the Light Dragon (though, he may not even know that she’s… ya know… spoilers, but it’s possible that he has an inkling). Like, can he actually see them? And, if he can, does he know that they were once Zonai who'd given up their personhood by swallowing their secret stone? Had he, perhaps, known them as mortals or heard of them? (I tend to believe that, for these Stones, if you had gone through Buddhist-like spiritual training beforehand, then they would've been able to retain more of themselves upon transforming. And that what takes that from them is having the full weight of an immortal mind or possibly even the memories of the Stones themselves, inside their unprepared & untrained minds. Which ends up being more than a mortal can bear. However, I believe that they do retain a central goal or need of some sort. For the Light Dragon, it was “help/protect husband,” for Gan is basically amounted to “fuck that twink in particular (non-sexual in this specific case)” or “fuck reality & all life, all of you die,” & I believe that the 3 Zonai Dragons’ were something along the line of “guard/watch over Hyrule.” But that's all irrelevant to this ask.)

But for Demise, the 3 Great Dragons appointed by Hylia: Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron, Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin, & Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru. (I know that their names were also Faron, Eldin, & Lanayru, but those names were already taken by the Light Spirits & I wanted to give them something more unique. As such, I just fiddled with their Japanese & French names a bit.) Like, I think he'd hate all 3 equally, but I also think that his hatred for them would be tailored. Like, obviously, he hates them for being servants of the goddess(es) & for acting as obstacles, but I also think he'd also hate Firona for how uptight & "persnickety” (XD) that she is. He likely thinks that she believes herself superior, especially to him, which would likely make him despise her on a very specific level.

I could see him despising Lanello for being a doddering old fool. And, I honestly don't know much in regards to Eridin.

A long, multi part one I can do! Neat! Let's see what I can do here. It may take a hot minute, so please enjoy the show! ^w^

Each part is separated by stars, and I included everyone each time, be it they actually know the races or hypothetically. Im curious what they would think too!

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY LONG ONE SO HANG ON TIGHT!

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Zora: He views the Zora with a mixture of respect and indifference. Their adaptability and grace in water impress him, but he sees their peaceful nature as a weakness.

Gorons: Ganondorf respects their strength and resilience. He admires their tenacity and endurance but considers them too simple-minded to be significant threats or allies.

Rito: He is intrigued by their ability to fly and their unique culture. However, he sees them as inconsequential in his grand scheme, more as potential spies or messengers than warriors.

Sheikah: Ganondorf has a wary respect for the Sheikah due to their stealth and intelligence. He considers them dangerous adversaries and potential threats to his plans, but also recognizes their value as skilled spies and assassins.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Zora: He sees the Zora as graceful but ultimately unthreatening. Their pacifism makes them easy to manipulate or ignore in his pursuit of power.

Gorons: Ganondorf respects their brute strength and mining skills. He considers them useful tools for his plans but underestimates their resilience and loyalty.

Rito: Though the Rito are not present in his timeline, he would likely view them as potential assets for reconnaissance and aerial superiority, underestimating their combat capabilities.

Sheikah: He views the Sheikah with a mix of fear and respect. Their loyalty to the Royal Family and their shadowy abilities make them formidable enemies he keeps a close eye on.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Zora: He sees the Zora as elegant but weak. Their dependency on water makes them vulnerable, and he views them as pawns to be used or discarded.

Gorons: Ganondorf respects their physical prowess and resilience. He sees them as potential enforcers or heavy infantry in his armies but underestimates their strategic acumen.

Rito: Not present in his timeline, but he would likely consider their aerial capabilities and reconnaissance potential useful, while underestimating their combat effectiveness.

Sheikah: He has a deep-seated mistrust and fear of the Sheikah. Their loyalty to Hyrule and their abilities to operate in the shadows make them dangerous enemies he seeks to eliminate or control.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Zora: Ganondorf sees the Zora as graceful and agile, but ultimately weak due to their pacifist tendencies. He views them as potential spies or scouts rather than frontline fighters.

Gorons: He respects their immense strength and durability. Ganondorf sees them as formidable warriors and potential allies, though he underestimates their loyalty and intelligence.

Rito: He views the Rito's flight abilities with interest, considering their potential for aerial reconnaissance and surprise attacks. However, he sees them as secondary to the more powerful ground forces.

Sheikah: Ganondorf has a wary respect for the Sheikah. Their loyalty to the Royal Family and their shadowy abilities make them dangerous adversaries, and he constantly seeks ways to undermine or control them.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Zora: He sees the Zora as elegant but ultimately fragile. Their dependency on water makes them vulnerable, and he views them as pawns to be manipulated.

Gorons: Ganondorf respects their physical strength and resilience. He sees them as valuable heavy infantry or shock troops but underestimates their strategic thinking and loyalty.

Rito: He is intrigued by their ability to fly and considers their aerial capabilities useful for reconnaissance and surprise attacks. However, he still views them as secondary to more powerful ground forces.

Sheikah: Ganondorf views the Sheikah with a mix of respect and fear. Their loyalty to the Royal Family and their stealth abilities make them formidable enemies he seeks to neutralize or control.

Demise

Zora: Demise views the Zora as insignificant. Their peaceful nature and dependency on water make them easy targets in his eyes, and he dismisses them as weak.

Gorons: He respects their brute strength and durability. Demise sees them as worthy opponents in battle but considers them too simple-minded to be serious threats.

Rito: Not present in his timeline, but Demise would likely see their flight abilities as intriguing yet ultimately irrelevant. He values raw power over agility.

Sheikah: Demise has a deep mistrust and fear of the Sheikah. Their stealth and intelligence make them dangerous enemies, and he would seek to eliminate them to prevent any threats to his dominance.

Overall, the Ganondorfs and Demise exhibit a range of respect, indifference, and fear towards the various races of Hyrule. Their views are shaped by their respective timelines and experiences, with common threads of underestimation and a focus on power and control.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Mogmas: Ganondorf finds the Mogmas' tunneling skills intriguing but ultimately sees them as insignificant. Their underground lifestyle and treasure-seeking nature make them more nuisances than threats or allies.

Parella: He views the Parella as entirely irrelevant. Their underwater existence and lack of combat prowess mean they hold no interest or value to him.

Kikwi: Ganondorf dismisses the Kikwi as weak and inconsequential. Their timid nature and lack of any substantial power make them completely unimportant in his eyes.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Mogmas: Ganondorf respects the Mogmas' ability to tunnel and their resourcefulness. He sees potential in using their skills for his own purposes but doubts their loyalty or usefulness in battle.

Parella: He considers the Parella as irrelevant. Their peaceful, underwater existence renders them useless to his plans, and he pays them no mind.

Kikwi: Ganondorf sees the Kikwi as utterly insignificant. Their timid, forest-dwelling nature and lack of combat ability make them entirely unimportant.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Mogmas: Ganondorf respects the Mogmas for their tunneling skills and resourcefulness. He sees potential in exploiting their abilities for his own gain but is skeptical of their loyalty and combat effectiveness.

Parella: He dismisses the Parella as inconsequential. Their peaceful nature and underwater lifestyle mean they have no value to him in his quest for power.

Kikwi: Ganondorf finds the Kikwi to be completely insignificant. Their timid nature and lack of any substantial abilities make them unworthy of his attention.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Mogmas: Ganondorf finds the Mogmas' tunneling abilities intriguing and sees potential in using them to further his plans. However, he doubts their loyalty and considers them too self-serving to be reliable allies.

Parella: He views the Parella as entirely irrelevant. Their underwater existence and lack of combat prowess mean they hold no interest or value to him.

Kikwi: Ganondorf dismisses the Kikwi as weak and inconsequential. Their timid nature and lack of any substantial power make them completely unimportant in his eyes.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Mogmas: Ganondorf sees the Mogmas' tunneling skills as potentially useful. He might consider using their abilities for his own purposes but remains skeptical of their loyalty and usefulness in battle.

Parella: He considers the Parella as irrelevant. Their peaceful, underwater existence renders them useless to his plans, and he pays them no mind.

Kikwi: Ganondorf views the Kikwi as utterly insignificant. Their timid, forest-dwelling nature and lack of combat ability make them entirely unimportant.

Demise

Mogmas: Demise finds the Mogmas' tunneling abilities mildly interesting but ultimately sees them as insignificant. Their treasure-seeking nature does not align with his quest for domination, and he dismisses them as unimportant.

Parella: He views the Parella as entirely irrelevant. Their underwater existence and peaceful nature mean they hold no value or interest to him.

Kikwi: Demise dismisses the Kikwi as weak and inconsequential. Their timid nature and lack of any substantial power make them completely unimportant in his eyes.

Overall, the Ganondorfs and Demise exhibit a range of dismissal and mild curiosity towards the ancient races of the Surface. They generally see the Mogmas, Parella, and Kikwi as insignificant and unimportant, with a few exceptions where they find some potential utility in the Mogmas' tunneling abilities. Their views are shaped by their respective timelines and experiences, with a common focus on power and control.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Fairies: Ganondorf respects the fairies for their healing powers but ultimately sees them as tools rather than allies. He would seek to harness their abilities for his own gain.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: Ganondorf is aware of the Great Fairies and the legends of the Fairy Queens, Venus and Anavitya. While he respects their immense power, he views them with a mixture of curiosity and caution. Their power could be both a threat and an opportunity if he could control or manipulate them.

Keatons: He considers the Keatons as mere myths and doesn't waste much thought on them. If they did exist, he would be curious about their abilities and potential uses.

Minish: The Minish are also seen as myths by Ganondorf. He dismisses them as insignificant, but a part of him remains intrigued by the possibility of their existence and the power they might hold.

Kokiri: Ganondorf views the Kokiri as harmless and irrelevant. Their childlike nature and forest-bound existence mean they pose no threat to him and are of no use.

Koroks: Similar to the Kokiri, he sees the Koroks as insignificant forest spirits. Their connection to nature and the Great Deku Tree does not concern him, as he believes they lack the power to challenge him.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Fairies: Ganondorf respects the fairies for their healing powers but sees them primarily as tools to be exploited. He is aware of their potential to aid him in his conquests.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: He respects the power of the Great Fairies and is intrigued by the myths of the Fairy Queens. He views them as potential threats but also as possible sources of immense power if he could control them.

Keatons: Ganondorf dismisses the Keatons as myths. He considers them irrelevant to his plans, but the idea of their existence piques his curiosity.

Minish: The Minish are also regarded as myths by Ganondorf. He doesn't give them much thought but acknowledges that if they did exist, they could possess useful powers or knowledge.

Kokiri: Ganondorf views the Kokiri as weak and insignificant. Their childlike nature and protection by the Great Deku Tree make them of little concern to him.

Koroks: He sees the Koroks as insignificant forest spirits. Their connection to the Great Deku Tree does not interest him, as he believes they lack the power to oppose him.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Fairies: Ganondorf acknowledges the fairies for their healing abilities but sees them as resources to be controlled. He respects their power but ultimately views them as means to an end.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: He respects the Great Fairies and the legends of the Fairy Queens. He sees them as powerful entities that could either be threats or sources of power if he could dominate them.

Keatons: Ganondorf regards the Keatons as myths and doesn't invest much thought into them. If they were real, he would be interested in their abilities and potential usefulness.

Minish: The Minish are also seen as myths. Ganondorf dismisses them but remains somewhat intrigued by the possibility of their existence and what powers they might hold.

Kokiri: He views the Kokiri as insignificant and weak. Their protected status by the Great Deku Tree makes them irrelevant to his plans.

Koroks: Ganondorf sees the Koroks as unimportant forest spirits. Their connection to nature and the Great Deku Tree does not concern him, as he believes they are powerless to stop him.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Fairies: Ganondorf respects the fairies for their healing powers but primarily sees them as tools to be controlled and used to his advantage.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: He acknowledges the power of the Great Fairies and is intrigued by the myths of the Fairy Queens. He sees them as potential sources of immense power and would seek to dominate them if possible.

Keatons: Ganondorf dismisses the Keatons as myths but remains curious about their potential abilities and usefulness if they were real.

Minish: The Minish are regarded as myths. Ganondorf doesn't invest much thought into them but acknowledges that their existence could mean hidden powers or knowledge.

Kokiri: He views the Kokiri as weak and insignificant. Their childlike nature and protection by the Great Deku Tree make them of little concern to him.

Koroks: Ganondorf sees the Koroks as insignificant forest spirits. Their connection to the Great Deku Tree does not interest him, as he believes they are powerless to oppose him.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Fairies: Ganondorf respects the fairies for their healing abilities but sees them as resources to be controlled. He views their power as something to be harnessed for his own ends.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: He respects the Great Fairies and is intrigued by the legends of the Fairy Queens. He sees them as powerful entities that could either be threats or sources of power if he could dominate them.

Keatons: Ganondorf regards the Keatons as myths. He doesn't invest much thought into them but is curious about their potential abilities and usefulness if they were real.

Minish: The Minish are seen as myths. Ganondorf dismisses them but remains intrigued by the possibility of their existence and what powers they might hold.

Kokiri: He views the Kokiri as insignificant and weak. Their protected status by the Great Deku Tree makes them irrelevant to his plans.

Koroks: Ganondorf sees the Koroks as unimportant forest spirits. Their connection to nature and the Great Deku Tree does not concern him, as he believes they are powerless to stop him.

Demise

Fairies: Demise views the fairies with a mixture of respect and disdain. He acknowledges their healing powers but ultimately sees them as tools to be controlled.

Great Fairies & Fairy Queens: He respects the power of the Great Fairies and the legends of the Fairy Queens. He views them as potential threats but also as sources of immense power if he could control them.

Keatons: Demise dismisses the Keatons as myths. He considers them irrelevant to his plans but remains curious about their potential abilities if they did exist.

Minish: The Minish are also regarded as myths by Demise. He doesn't give them much thought but acknowledges that if they did exist, they could possess useful powers or knowledge.

Kokiri: Demise views the Kokiri as weak and insignificant. Their childlike nature and protection by the Great Deku Tree make them of little concern to him.

Koroks: He sees the Koroks as insignificant forest spirits. Their connection to the Great Deku Tree does not interest him, as he believes they lack the power to oppose him.

Overall, the Ganondorfs and Demise exhibit a mix of curiosity, respect, and dismissal towards the other beings of Hyrule. They generally see the fairies and Great Fairies as potential tools or threats, the Keatons and Minish as intriguing myths, and the Kokiri and Koroks as insignificant forest dwellers. Their views are shaped by their respective timelines and experiences, with a common focus on power and control.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Thoughts on the Kokiri's Transformation: Wind Waker Ganondorf is a complex character, driven by his deep resentment towards Hyrule and his desire to reclaim what he sees as his rightful kingdom. When he learns that the Kokiri have abandoned their more Hylian-adjacent forms to survive in the world above the waves, his reaction is a mix of contempt and grudging respect.

Contempt: He sees the transformation as a sign of weakness and desperation. The Kokiri, once resembling Hylians and tied to the forest under the protection of the Great Deku Tree, now appear as small, plant-like Koroks to survive in the harsh environment of the Great Sea. Ganondorf views this change as an admission of their inability to withstand the world’s challenges in their original forms.

Grudging Respect: Despite his disdain, he cannot entirely dismiss the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Kokiri. Their transformation and continued existence demonstrate a certain resilience and ingenuity, qualities that he can grudgingly respect even if he does not value them.

Thoughts on the Deku Tree's Plan: The Great Deku Tree's initiative to use the Koroks to plant trees and reconstruct the land below the waves is an effort that Ganondorf views with a mixture of skepticism and strategic interest.

Skepticism: Ganondorf is inherently cynical about any efforts to restore the old Hyrule, believing that the kingdom's time has passed and that such attempts are futile. He doubts the success of the Deku Tree's plan, considering it a naive endeavor to revive a land that has been submerged and lost to time.

Strategic Interest: However, he cannot ignore the potential implications of the Deku Tree's efforts. If the plan were to succeed, it could mean the eventual resurfacing of the land he once sought to rule. This could either be a threat or an opportunity for him, depending on how he chooses to react. If he could find a way to control or influence the outcome, it might serve his long-term goals.

Overall Reaction: Ganondorf's overall reaction is characterized by a complex interplay of emotions and strategic calculations. While he feels contempt for the Kokiri's transformation and skepticism towards the Deku Tree's plan, he cannot entirely dismiss the resilience and potential impact of these developments. His ultimate response would likely be shaped by his broader goals and the immediate opportunities or threats these changes present to his quest for power and control over Hyrule.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus (Horned Wolf of Celtic Myth): Wind Waker Ganondorf might find Ordona intriguing due to its mythic origins and the fierce, noble nature of a horned wolf. He would likely dismiss it as irrelevant to his plans, seeing it as just another ancient spirit of a land that no longer exists in his world of the Great Sea.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: Ganondorf might view Faron with a mix of amusement and disdain. A bushy-tailed monkey would seem insignificant and weak in his eyes, and he would likely consider Faron's influence trivial.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: The bird of prey, symbolizing power and freedom, might earn a measure of respect from Ganondorf. However, he would still consider it an adversary to be conquered or manipulated.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: The gator serpent, with its menacing presence, might resonate with Ganondorf's own dark nature. He would see Lanayru as a potential ally if he could harness its power, but ultimately, he would view it as another obstacle to his dominion.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus: Ocarina of Time Ganondorf would likely see Ordona as a minor spirit with limited influence. He would not pay much attention to it unless it directly opposed his plans.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: He would dismiss Faron as insignificant and not worth his time. A bushy-tailed monkey would be seen as a weak and inconsequential spirit.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: The bird of prey might garner some respect due to its power and majesty. However, Ganondorf would still consider it an enemy to be overcome.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: Lanayru would interest Ganondorf due to its fearsome nature. He might seek to subjugate or destroy it to eliminate any potential threats to his rule.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus: Twilight Princess Ganondorf might see Ordona as a potential threat due to its ancient and powerful nature. He would likely seek to dominate or destroy it.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: He would dismiss Faron as weak and inconsequential, not worth his concern.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: Eldin would be seen as a formidable opponent. Ganondorf might respect its power but would ultimately seek to conquer it.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: The gator serpent would be viewed with a mix of respect and wariness. Ganondorf might see it as a potential ally or a significant threat, depending on how their paths crossed.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus: Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf would see Ordona as a minor spirit to be crushed or controlled. He would not view it as a major threat.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: He would dismiss Faron as insignificant, seeing a bushy-tailed monkey as unworthy of his attention.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: Eldin would be respected for its power, but Ganondorf would still seek to dominate it.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: Lanayru would be viewed as a potential ally or a powerful enemy. Ganondorf might attempt to harness its power for his own ends.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus: Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf might view Ordona as a relic of the past, not worth his time unless it directly opposed him.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: He would see Faron as weak and not worth his attention.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: Eldin might be respected for its power, but Ganondorf would still seek to conquer or control it.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: Lanayru would be viewed with a mix of respect and caution. Ganondorf might see it as a potential ally or a significant threat.

Demise

Ordona, Faron, Eldin, Lanayru:

Ordona the Calopus: Demise would see Ordona as a minor spirit, not worth his time or concern. He would view it as weak and inconsequential.

Faron the Bushy-Tailed Monkey: Demise would dismiss Faron as insignificant. A bushy-tailed monkey would not pose any threat to him.

Eldin the Bird of Prey: Eldin might be respected for its power, but Demise would still see it as an opponent to be crushed.

Lanayru the Gator Serpent: Lanayru would be viewed with a mix of respect and disdain. Demise might see it as a potential ally or a significant threat, but ultimately, he would seek to dominate or destroy it.

Overall, each version of Ganondorf and Demise would view the Light Spirits through the lens of their own ambitions and power. They would see the spirits as either potential allies to be controlled or obstacles to be crushed in their quest for dominance.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Wind Waker Ganondorf might view Firona with disdain. To him, her role as a protector of water might seem trivial in the grand scheme of his oceanic dominion. He could perceive her as an annoyance or a minor obstacle, given that he focuses more on the sea and its resources.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin could earn some begrudging respect from Ganondorf due to the elemental power associated with fire. However, he might still view Eridin as an adversary to be conquered or controlled rather than a worthy ally.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello might be seen as another obstacle. Ganondorf would likely respect Lanello’s lightning abilities but would still view him as an enemy to be subdued. The notion of a dragon wielding such power would intrigue him, but he’d see it as a challenge to overcome.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Ocarina of Time Ganondorf might view Firona as a significant nuisance. He could see her as a minor obstacle in his quest for domination, perceiving her role as a guardian of water to be of limited importance in his schemes.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin could be seen as a more formidable opponent due to his association with fire. Ganondorf would likely respect Eridin’s power but still see him as a challenge to be defeated in his pursuit of ultimate control.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello might be viewed with a mix of respect and annoyance. Ganondorf would see Lanello’s lightning abilities as both a threat and a potential asset, but ultimately, he’d aim to subjugate or destroy him.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Twilight Princess Ganondorf might have a more nuanced view of Firona. He could see her as a symbol of the natural world that opposes his reign. Her role as a water guardian might be viewed with contempt or as a challenge to be overcome.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin would be seen as a significant threat due to his association with fire and the power it represents. Ganondorf might respect Eridin’s strength but would view him as an adversary to be defeated.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello might be seen as another formidable opponent. Ganondorf could perceive him as an obstacle to be eliminated, respecting his power while plotting to subdue or destroy him.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf might see Firona as a minor inconvenience. Her role as a guardian of water might not pose a significant threat to him, and he would likely focus on more pressing matters.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin would be respected for his fiery power. Ganondorf might see him as a worthy opponent but would still seek to conquer or neutralize him as part of his grand plans.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello might be viewed with a mix of respect and irritation. Ganondorf could see Lanello’s lightning abilities as both a challenge and a potential asset, but he would ultimately aim to subdue or destroy him.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf might regard Firona with a sense of dismissal or disdain. Her role as a water guardian might seem irrelevant in the face of his broader ambitions, and he might view her as an obstacle to be overcome.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin could earn some respect from Ganondorf for his fiery power. However, he would still see him as an adversary to be subdued or conquered in his quest for dominance.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello might be seen as a formidable opponent. Ganondorf could respect his lightning abilities but would ultimately view him as another obstacle to overcome in his pursuit of power.

Demise

Firona, Eridin, Lanello:

Firona the Great Water Dragon of Faron: Demise would likely despise Firona for her perceived arrogance and her role as a guardian of the goddesses. Her persnickety nature would fuel his disdain, and he would see her as an affront to his own grand designs.

Eridin the Great Fire Dragon of Eldin: Eridin might be seen with a mix of irritation and respect. Demise could view him as a powerful but ultimately expendable obstacle in his quest for vengeance and control.

Lanello the Great Lightning Dragon of Lanayru: Lanello would be despised for his role as an obstacle and his perceived foolishness. Demise might see him as a doddering old fool whose presence he finds particularly galling, adding to his overall resentment.

Overall, each version of Ganondorf and Demise would view the Great Dragons through the lens of their own ambitions, with varying degrees of respect, disdain, or irritation depending on how the dragons' attributes and roles intersect with their goals and personalities.

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Wind Waker Ganondorf

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Wind Waker Ganondorf would likely view Dinraal with curiosity and a degree of irritation. His focus is primarily on the ocean and its control, so he might see Dinraal’s presence as a disruption or as an obstacle in his grand scheme, but not a major concern. If he can see Dinraal, he might be intrigued by the dragon’s fiery nature but would be more focused on his own pursuits.

Farosh: Farosh might be seen as an annoyance or a minor hindrance. Ganondorf could respect the dragon’s power but would not be overly concerned about it, especially given his more ocean-centric focus. If he can see Farosh, he might regard it with a mix of respect and irritation.

Naydra: Naydra would likely be viewed as a more intriguing but ultimately secondary concern. Ganondorf might see the ice dragon’s presence as a curiosity but would not let it detract from his larger goals. If he can see Naydra, he would likely view it as an interesting challenge but not a significant threat.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon might be seen as a significant entity, but one that Ganondorf would likely dismiss as irrelevant to his plans. He might be intrigued by the dragon’s ethereal nature but would not consider it a major obstacle.

Visibility and Knowledge: Wind Waker Ganondorf would have difficulty seeing these dragons due to his corrupt and malevolent nature. If he could see them, he would likely not know about their past as Zonai. His focus on the ocean and his schemes would mean he is less concerned with the details of the dragons' origins.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Ocarina of Time Ganondorf would be somewhat interested in Dinraal, seeing it as a powerful entity that could potentially be harnessed or defeated. He might view the dragon’s fiery attributes as both a challenge and an asset. If he can see Dinraal, he might recognize it as a formidable opponent.

Farosh: Farosh would be perceived with respect and annoyance. Ganondorf might see the dragon’s lightning abilities as both a threat and a potential tool for his purposes. If he can see Farosh, he would likely see it as an obstacle to overcome.

Naydra: Naydra would be regarded with intrigue and caution. Ganondorf might see the ice dragon as a powerful entity to be dealt with carefully. If he can see Naydra, he might view it as an interesting challenge but not a primary concern.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon would be seen as a significant but ultimately secondary entity. Ganondorf might regard it with a mixture of curiosity and disdain, focusing more on his own plans rather than the dragon’s presence.

Visibility and Knowledge: Ocarina of Time Ganondorf might have some difficulty seeing these dragons due to his malevolent nature. If he could see them, he might be unaware of their origins as Zonai. His primary focus would remain on his quest for power and dominance.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Twilight Princess Ganondorf would view Dinraal as a powerful but manageable entity. He would likely see the dragon’s fiery attributes as both a potential asset and a challenge. If he can see Dinraal, he might respect its power but would still consider it an obstacle to be dealt with.

Farosh: Farosh would be seen as a formidable opponent. Ganondorf might view the dragon’s lightning abilities with a mix of respect and irritation. If he can see Farosh, he would likely see it as a significant threat.

Naydra: Naydra would be perceived with intrigue and caution. Ganondorf might see the ice dragon as a powerful entity but would not be overly concerned about it. If he can see Naydra, he would view it as a challenging but secondary obstacle.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon would be seen as a major entity, but one that Ganondorf might regard with disdain. He could see it as an obstacle that is not directly relevant to his goals.

Visibility and Knowledge: Twilight Princess Ganondorf would have some difficulty seeing these dragons due to his dark nature. If he could see them, he would likely be unaware of their past as Zonai, focusing more on his own plans and schemes.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf would respect Dinraal for its fiery power. He might view the dragon as a significant opponent but one that he could potentially harness or defeat. If he can see Dinraal, he would regard it with both respect and strategic interest.

Farosh: Farosh would be seen as a powerful entity. Ganondorf might respect its lightning abilities but would consider it a challenge to be overcome. If he can see Farosh, he would view it as a significant but manageable obstacle.

Naydra: Naydra would be viewed with caution and curiosity. Ganondorf might see the ice dragon as a formidable opponent but not a primary concern. If he can see Naydra, he would likely regard it as an interesting challenge.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon would be perceived as a major entity. Ganondorf might see it as an obstacle or a challenge but would not consider it a primary focus in his plans.

Visibility and Knowledge: Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf might be able to see these dragons due to his status as a powerful warrior. However, if he knows of their origins as Zonai, he would likely not consider it a major factor in his strategies.

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf would view Dinraal with a mixture of respect and disdain. He might see the dragon’s fiery attributes as both a threat and a potential asset. If he can see Dinraal, he might be intrigued by its power but would not be overly concerned.

Farosh: Farosh would be seen as a significant opponent. Ganondorf might respect its lightning abilities but would view it as a challenge to be overcome. If he can see Farosh, he would regard it with both caution and strategic interest.

Naydra: Naydra would be perceived with curiosity and caution. Ganondorf might see the ice dragon as a powerful entity but not a primary concern. If he can see Naydra, he would view it as an interesting but secondary obstacle.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon would be seen as a major entity but not directly relevant to Ganondorf’s plans. He might view it with a mixture of curiosity and disdain.

Visibility and Knowledge: Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf might be able to see these dragons due to his own powerful nature. If he knows about their origins as Zonai, he might be aware of their past but would likely be more focused on their current roles and how they impact his plans.

Demise

Dinraal, Farosh, Naydra, and the Light Dragon:

Dinraal: Demise would view Dinraal with disdain and anger. The dragon’s role as a guardian and its association with the goddesses would be a source of irritation. If he can see Dinraal, he would likely see it as an obstacle to be eliminated.

Farosh: Farosh would be seen with similar contempt. Demise might view the lightning dragon as another obstacle and would likely be focused on its defeat rather than its attributes.

Naydra: Naydra would be perceived with a mix of irritation and frustration. Demise might see the ice dragon as a formidable opponent but not a major focus. If he can see Naydra, he would likely view it as an enemy to be vanquished.

Light Dragon: The Light Dragon would be despised for its role in supporting the goddesses. Demise might see it as a significant but ultimately surmountable obstacle. If he can see the Light Dragon, he would likely view it with deep-seated contempt.

Visibility and Knowledge: Demise might have some difficulty seeing these dragons due to his dark nature. If he can see them, he would likely not know about their past as Zonai but would focus on their roles as obstacles to his plans.