#botw lynel

[fivesslut8]

[flaskuwu]

Rises the Moon

[maukiki1]

Uh lynel idk

[linkedin-offficial]

concept i enjoy

[illusioncanthurtme--art]

THE ANIMATIC IS UP GO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE RAAAHAHHGFHGHGGHF

I never fought lynels in breath of the wild, I was too scared. But this time around, I really wanted to upgrade the barbarian armor, which you need lynel horns for... This is what it felt like every time I approached these guys.

I just realized, I don't think I shared any previews of this on tumblr, WHOOPSIE!! But I've been picking away at this for a while now between commissions. This really did turn out so silly and I love it for that reason. It reminded me of why I loved animating so much. I want to move towards focusing on my youtube channel, and making more silly stuff.

I'm pretty bummed, because I had a dry spell for a while there, and I'm going to have to reapply for monetization :( so I won't get that sweet sweet adsense bank until I post another two videos RAAAGHHHG but please go give this a watch and support me anyway!! Subscribe!! Fellate that bell!! Whatever you have to do!!

[linktotheheart]

One of my personal favorite legend of zelda headcanons is that Lynels were either not always bestial monsters who would attack on sight (or can evolve to be an intelligent social race after being freed from Ganon's influence, but I like the deep lore of them having been corrupted by Ganon and being able to return to their previous state once he is gone).

They're already clearly very intelligent. They're the only enemy that can figure out you're not a Lynel when you're wearing the Lynel mask just by looking at you. They're able to fire an arrow up into the air and hit you even if you're standing behind an object that obscures you. They switch from ranged to melee weapons based on how far you are from them. It shows they have some reasoning abilities and even understanding of physics beyond a very base instinctual level.

I like to imagine that Lynels would still be largely solitary creatures in their uncorrupted state, sometimes moving about in small groups based in either family units or teams united for a common purpose. But maybe they did at one point in the very distant past have a homeland where they could congregate, perhaps outside Hyrule which is why it's unknown in the present.

I think they'd actually be very academic, and would travel a lot to study and document in their chosen field, hence the largely nomadic lifestyle. The combination of hardy hooves and dextrous hands would help them easily traverse places that would be impassible for normal hooved creatures and footed creatures alike. They are capable of feats of both great strength and delicate dexterity, and once produced great works of art.

Given the way they seek out very high, isolated places, astronomy may have been a common chosen field of study.

Their fall was concurrent with the beginning of the imprisoning war, which was the first time they were recorded appearing in Hyrule in official histories. They had previously traveled into the wilds of Hyrule, but any accounts made by people of the time were lost to the ages, and the accounts from the war only survived due to the fact that so many Lynels appeared together that they were witnessed by many people.

I like the idea of, after the events of ToTK, the Lynels regaining their full intelligence and appearing to speak to Zelda. Link immediately moves to attack but everyone is startled when the Lynel speaks. Zelda orders Link to stand down and gives him the chance to explain, and he does so and offers allyship of his people, who mean to reestablish a society outside of Hyrule. Zelda offers aid and they accept, and though all the races of Hyrule are extremely nervous about them, they start to interact and work together.

Also, in any story where a version of Ganondorf is saved, is able to return and be reformed, etc, the Lynels at first regard him as a mortal enemy for what he did to their people, and only eventually tolerate him if he proves he has changed (or, alternatively was corrupted by a being/force like Demise himself, in which case many Lynels actually turn around and accept him and mourn over what was done to all of them together).

I have so many fanfic ideas now, tbh.

[afterartist]

Been playing TotK a bunch recently to destress

So I was going through all my old LoZ art and…

*shivers* found this post: https://www.tumblr.com/afterartist/663541589237547008/it-took-me-way-too-long-to-draw-this-anyway-lynel

So I decided to redraw it :D!!

It’s a quick 30 minute sketch so don’t expect too much

I drew it when I was supposed to be taking a test lmao

‘Also thinking of revamping an updating the fic that goes with this Au

[scenicphoenix]

Honestly the closest thing I can see to “evil” for Botw totk link specifically is just this guy who lived in the wilderness his entire life and is very chaotic neutral

He’s still in a relationship of some flavor with Zelda because it would be hilarious if the princess befriended the feral Hylian

Imagine Link being raised by monsters. He would probably be raised by a Lynle. I can see a mother Lynle seeing a chaotic Hylian child lost and abandoned in the wilderness and go “adopting that little creature.”

The scenario I can see happening is Link and his family traveling and being attacked by either monsters or Yiga. Only Link survived, and was found by a Lynle who was raising their own kids. And a funny thing about parental instincts is that it can bridge species. Link has very good relationships with quite a few Lynle. A good few of them being adopted family. Link is seen as weird by Lynle not because of him being adopted but because he isn’t very interested in staying in one spot and isn’t territorial in the slightest. He’s also short, funny looking little guy. Shortest Lynle they’ve ever saw, and also one of the strongest.

Now I can still very much see the master sword choosing Link. Imagine the conniption the king would have.

King: the feral boy! Preposterous!

Link swinging around the sword for fun with a stupid grin on his face

Zelda: he seems talented with a blade at least (has already known about this fact for a while now. Has seen him swing around the impossibly heavy Lynle and goron weapons as well and knows that sword is in good hands)

[sketchy-doge1]

*Giorno's Theme playing in the background*

[songbird-and-her-fos]

When I saw how tall Sooga (and by extension other Yiga blademasters) is compared to average Hylians, I got kinda curious, and...

He’s just a few inches shorter than LYNELS. FUCKING LYNELS.

[psychodreamerangel]

I DIDNT KNOW THAT WAS POSSIBLE-

[ambershirelle]

🌿 Zelda Floral Weapons 🌿

[littlefledgling]

Lynel x Fem!Reader

Note: screw any character in TOTK I wanna fuck the monsters, not my fault they made them so fuckable.

🦌 The Lynel’s decision to abduct you wasn’t malicious. He’d been living alone for years, surrounded only by the wildlife and the occasional adventurer who came to challenge him. When he saw you, something about your presence stirred a sense of longing he couldn’t ignore.

🦌 He carried you gently, though his size and strength made it impossible for you to resist. Once back at his domain, he watched your reactions carefully, hoping you wouldn’t fear him too much.

🦌 He struggles with expressing himself verbally but tries to show his intent through actions. For example, he might place food in front of you or create a comfortable space for you in his lair.

🦌 Lynels aren’t accustomed to human language, so he relies on body language and sounds to communicate at first.

🦌 When he sees you struggling with something small (like gathering materials or reaching high places), he helps without being asked, often watching for your approval afterward.

🦌 Over time, he begins to offer you small gifts: rare flowers from the surrounding mountains, shiny stones, or even his own shed fur (which is incredibly warm and soft).

🦌 The Lynel doesn’t fully understand how to show affection, so his attempts are a mix of endearing and awkward. He might nuzzle you too roughly or pat your head with a bit too much force before realizing his mistake.

🦌 His den, which once felt cold and uninviting, becomes a cozy refuge with your influence. He allows you to rearrange it to your liking, even letting you use his fur cloak as a blanket on cold nights.

🦌 When his rut hits, it's impossible for him to ignore. The heat coursing through his veins makes him more primal, his pupils dilating when he looks at you, and his growls turning deeper and more guttural.

🦌 At first, he tries to restrain himself, pacing around the den and keeping his distance. However, his natural instincts make him gravitate toward you, his body language both yearning and apologetic.

🦌 When he finally gives in, he's surprisingly gentle at first, testing your boundaries with slow touches and low, rumbling growls that seem to ask for permission.

🦌 He's naturally rough due to his size and strength, but his affection for you tempers this. He holds you as gently as he can, though his claws occasionally leave marks-not out of aggression a lack of control in the heat of the moment.

🦌 During his rut, there are moments when his restraint falters. His movements become more urgent, and his growls more possessive, but he constantly checks on you, ensuring you're not overwhelmed. If you reassure him, it spurs him on further, his rougher side taking over briefly before he reins himself back in.

🦌 His stamina is unmatched, and even when you exhausted, he's still burning with need. He'll curl around you afterward, nuzzling her affectionately while his body hums with residual energy.

[eowyn-igneelcheshire]

So I did some pixel measurements comparing Link to the 8ft tall gerudo to figure out his height and found that in botw/totk he's about 5'1-5'2.

using this information I found the heights of three things (people) I was most curious about then put said heights in a comparison chart and uhhhhhhhhhhh

this is terrifying

[katskitscat]

Monster: 👹

Random NPC: "AAAH MONSTER! HELP ME!"

Link, completely unfazed:

[eatorfuck]

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