#loz untold myths

[loz-untold-myths]

❄️ ✻ Hot Cocoa ✻ ❄️

Happy holidays to those celebrating! Here's some wintry seasonal art for The Mage's Lantern Zelink again! :)

Please excuse the style change! I'm trying out Clip Studio Paint for the first time, and somehow new programs and brushes make me do a completely new variation of my style. ^^" Rendering especially was weird for me. Chances are, I'll revisit this piece later on with other rendering styles to get used to Clip Studio Paint!

REBLOGGING IS ENCOURAGED, BUT DO NOT REPOST

Don't have the time on this one - turns out you have to turn that on manually in CSP?? At least I know for next time.

Also, thanks @mistresslrigtar for the idea of the whipped cream on one of their noses! It's soooo cute :)

[nocturne-side-blog]

I got CSP, so here's a WIP of an experimental doodle.

[nocturnalfandomdoodles]

i shrank them also

[spicymcbean]

I just finshed all the current chapters of 'The Mages Lantern' by @loz-untold-myths and it is so good so far! I felt so immersed the whole time and honestly I think more people should read it. The snowy atmosphere drew me in and kept me interested. I also enjoyed the Link and Zelda of this fic as well. Since all the characters are cool to read they all work well together to make it an even better read.

I haven't posted about fics I have enjoyed before but I happy to do so now with this one!

[loz-untold-myths]

Thank you to those who sent in such nice reviews! ^^ I'm really happy you're enjoying it so far, even with the small hiatus TML was in. I appreciate you so much!! 💙

The Mage's Lantern by @loz-untold-myths

Wintry Fantasy | General | Tumblr & AO3 | Ongoing

Synopsis: Hyrule is a kingdom plagued with eternal storms by a vengeful mage. A young boy named Link joins a fire spirit and Princess Zelda to save both her father and the kingdom itself, but Link's own motives remain buried in the snow.

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The first thing that struck me in The Mage's Lantern is the amazing atmosphere that the author creates at all times. Hyrule, in this story, has been cast into an eternal winter, and the feel of it is constant, from how people take care not to bring snow inside, constantly have to deal with the cold, and from the more general effect it has had on the world, stripping away prosperity and giving a sense of long term survival strategies. From a breathless escape to a a day showing Hyrule's new normal through a seemingly run of the mill family in an ordinary village, to villains that positively ooze malevolence, everything is vivid. The characters, set in this frozen world, are by contrast warm (even fiery in one specific case...), very alive and instantly charming, and I can't wait to see what happens to them next. - Karama9

Familiar characters thrust into a fairytale setting. Thought and care was given to building a nuanced world with its own lore for the reader to discover along with the characters. Link and Zelda, with their courage and wit combined, make a formidable team to save a Hyrule buried beneath The Silver Tempest’s perpetual storm cloud. Plenty of action interspersed between quieter moments keeps the reader engaged and eager to see how it will all turn out. - Mistress Lrigtar

What a fun start, followed through with more diverse exploration of the premise than most projects will tackle a largely single "biome" world with. The characters are adorable and their personalities are great, perfect for bouncing off each other for a quest. I'm looking forward to more of these three as this story continues. - amelias-hart

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You can find @nocturnalfandomartist at AO3, Bluesky and Instagram.

[ladyhoneydee]

Fic Recs - Expanding Hyrule Bingo!

If you're looking for some hot fresh recs that you may not have seen before, boy do I have the post for you!

For the last few days, I have been compiling answers for the @expanding-hyrule TBR Bingo Community Challenge! If this is the first time you're hearing of it, EH is a LoZ fandom project that intends to popularize a tag and create an archive for Original Legends, or LoZ fics, art, etc that create their own version of Hyrule, characters therein, and plot different from the canon games. The Bingo Challenge is a project to get people viewing and talking about more of these stories!

Of course, as a chronic overachiever when it comes to fandom, I got blackout on my bingo card. And because several of the works I counted aren't yet in the Expanding Hyrule Fic Archive, I felt this would be the perfect way to get the word out about even more cool works!

If it has a * asterisk, I had already read or been reading it prior to the announcement of the challenge. If two ** asterisks, I had already read or been reading it prior to discovering EH!

A1 - Recommended by a friend: Cycle of the Stars by @daeyumi

A2 - A genre I don't normally read: The Ritual of Lomei Labyrinth by @pocketseizure **

A3 - Caught up on a work: The Legend of Three by @fablesfables **

A4 - An incomplete project: Mark of a Hero by @amelias-zelda-calamity-quintet **

A5 - I made an Original Legends work: Too Old to Keep by @ladyhoneydee (me) **

B1 - Updated this year: Uneasy Lies the Chosen of Farore by @drsteggy **

B2 - Less than 5000 hits or 500 notes: Hero of the Dunes by @webhead3345 **

B3 - Picked because of the synopsis: Vessels by @ro-blaze **

B4 - A comic: Chained Truths by @mirensiart

B5 - Subscribed to an ongoing work: All That Hurts Us by @karama9 **

C1 - A familiar creator: A Link to the Stars by @abbyz-elda **

C2 - An Original Legends work not in the archives: The inconsistencies of fate by @stinkyguar

C3 - Show Us Your EH TBR: The Hunt by andrhars **, A Link to the Stars: Constellations *, Divine Gemstones by @divine-gemstones, all updates for ULtCoF, THotD, ALttS, AVftD, and CotS since Jan 2

C4 - By a mutual or someone I'd like to be a mutual: The Princess's Heart by @loz-untold-myths **

C5 - Multiple POVs: The Legend of Zelda: A Crossing of Stars by @ixtaek **

D1 - A new favorite: A Voice From the Desert by @avoicefromthedesert *

D2 - A reread: The Conviction to Save by @advocaado **

D3 - A fic: The Promise by @zeldaelmo ** (rated E)

D4 - A genre I love: In the Blood by @zeldaseyebrows ** (rated E)

D5 - Picked because of the title: Linkubus by RoughInTheDiamond * (rated M)

E1 - A compete project: Cherished by @sparklyhyperbole **

E2 - Last updated more than a year ago: Path of the Infinite by @shadow-djinni ** (rated M)

E3 - A new creator: Depth of Darkness by VeeLilu **

E4 - Less than 1000 hits or 100 notes: On My Honor by @pelicanpig **

E5 - Left a review in EH's Story Spotlights: The King's Lament by @transmascgerudo ** (rated E)

If you pick up any of these, I hope you enjoy! They all come with my blessing <3

[amelias-zelda-calamity-quintet]

My card progress and TBR for @expanding-hyrule's TBR BINGO challenge! I'm not actually entering because I'm running the challenge, but including this here to spotlight the works I've done so far.

Because all of these I have already left reviews for, I won't be rehashing my notes, but I enjoyed all of them, and I'll be doing my best to keep this updated until I get that full card.

Card Challenges

The Sea's Prophecy by @cherrysalsa - Recommended by a friend

The King's Lament by @transmascgerudo (A genre I don't normally read)

Divine Gemstones by @divine-gemstones (Caught up on a work)

Cycle of the Stars by @daeyumi (An incomplete project)

A5 - I made an Original Legends work!

I did, multiple! Goddess of Secrecy is complete on Wattpad and currently importing to AO3. Mark of a Hero is wrapping up book 1 on Wattpad & AO3. My other three projects are currently on hiatus, but they will eventually be imported and continued on AO3 as well and are currently on Wattpad.

The Triforce Awakens by @sillylildude - Updated this year

The Hero & The Princess by @mistresslrigtar (Less than 5000 hits or 500 notes)

All That Hurts Us by @karama9 (Picked because of the synopsis)

Alternate Triforce by @alternate-triforce (A comic)

The Mage's Lantern by @loz-untold-myths (Subscribed to an ongoing work)

Hero by @karama9 (A familiar creator)

KeyChain AU by @mirensiart (An Original Legends work not in the archives*)

*was not yet in the archives when I read it

C3 - Show Us Your EH TBR (See below!)

Uneasy Lies the Chosen of Farore by @drsteggy (By a mutual or someone I'd like to be a mutual)

C5 - Multiple POVs (Not yet done)

The Princess's Heart by @loz-untold-myths (A new favorite)

D2 - A reread (Not yet done)

No More. Not One Single Time More by @karama9 (A fic)

On My Honor by @pelicanpig (A genre I love)

Captain Link Araki & the Harbinger of Destiny by @mistresslrigtar (Picked because of the title)

Too Old To Keep by @ladyhoneydee (A compete project)

Stone Fate (both parts) by @loz-untold-myths (Last updated more than a year ago)

Void's Grasp by @the--voided (A new creator)

Remnants of the Past by @justapixelthing (Less than 1000 hits or 100 notes)

Guarding Zelda by @railtracer30 (Left a review in EH's Story Spotlights)

Fic TBR

The Hero of the Dunes

A Crossing of the Stars

Princess Link

The Golden Chain

ALTTS

Unbroken

Legacies and Bloodlines

Make a Wish, Make it Count

Break The Wheel

Path of the Infinite

Song of the City

Blooming in Adversity

The Promise

The Hunt

And the Clouds Parted

Depth of Darkness

In the Blood

Comic/Art TBR

DadLink

Triforce of Power

The Curse of Demise

Untold Myths

Strings of Fate

[zelinkcommunity]

Zelink Community is highlighting... @nocturnalfandomartist!

"I'm working towards becoming a game designer, but in the meantime I write and draw Zelink! I love making fan-game ideas and sketching them out."

Check out some of their work:

A Dance with Danger... Echoes of Wisdom artwork based on the trailers.

Our Little Secret Telma is going through the motions of running her tavern, as usual, and finds a familiar customer. This familiar customer, however, has brought an unexpected guest… And she just can’t figure them out!

The Princess's Heart (Zelink Week 2024) A fairytale told in Hyrule, set in a forgotten age of the golden queendom. Passed by word of mouth from queen to princess, it is a tale of sacrificial love, hope, and determination.

Find Them on Social Media:

@nocturnalfandomartist also has other creative blogs on Tumblr under @loz-untold-myths and @writingnocturne. You can also find them on Twitter/X at @/nocturneartist!

Have something nice to say about Nocturne and/or their work? Drop a comment or send them an ask!

[amelias-zelda-calamity-quintet]

Reblogging on my Zelda alt. Tagging @loz-untold-myths, @abbyz-elda, anyone else from the @expanding-hyrule community who I'm not yet familiar with handles for, and anyone else who'd like to join.

Get to know your writer!

I compiled these questions from a longer list. Happy Sunday and don’t be shy. I’ll answer anything 🤣

1. Do you prefer to write one-shots or multi/chaptered fics

2. Where do you find inspiration for new ideas

3. Do you like constructive criticism

4. Do you have beta? How important is it to the process

5. Cltr+f "blinks" on your WIP & copy paste the first sentence/paragraph that comes up

6. Post links to your 3 fav fics

7. How do you write emotional scenes? Do you ever feel what the characters feel? Do you draw from personal experiences?

8. How do you write smut scenes? Do you get very visual or detailed? How important is it to be realistic?

9. What do you do when writing becomes difficult? (maybe a lack of inspiration or writers block)

10. What is your most used tag on AO3

11. Would you ever collaborate with another writer for a story?

12. What fic do you wish you got more of a response on?

13. Do you start with the characters or the plot when writing?

14. Name 3 of your favorite fan fic writers

15. If someone were to make fanart of your work, what fic or scene would you hope to see?

16. Do you tend to reread fics or are you a one-and-done kind of person?

17. What’s the last fic you read? Would you recommend it?

18. How would you describe your style? (Character/emotion/action-driven,

19. How long is your longest fic

20. What is your total AO3 word count

21. What order do you write in? front of book to back? chronological? favorite scenes first? something else?

22. What scene in [Fanfic Name] took the longest to write? What was difficult about it? 

I’m tagging @zeldaelmo @bahbahhh @cjracingpnf @dubiiousfood @flutefemme @summonerluna and @drsteggy

[loz-untold-myths]

✨️ February 16-22! Creation period starts NOW!

More details below!

Calendar

Light & Time: The Untold Myths winter event! Create for your original Zelda story following the prompts!

(Graphic above is written bottom to top on Time and top to bottom on Light).

Event Information

Create for your original legend: a TLoZ AU that follows an original incarnation of Link, Zelda, Ganon, or another character (OCs included)! These can reference previous games, but does not include AUs of pre-existing games. (The Expanding Hyrule archive currently has very similar rules - check it out if you are seeking further specification)!

You can choose to do the day's Time prompt or Light prompt interchangeably, but also go with both!

This event is super lax - it's just for fun and to encourage working on your legend! Don't feel pressured to participate or finish a piece on time. ^^

Posts go up on the corresponding days or the days after, but not sooner (unless you're doing a combination of one day and a later day).

NSFW content will not be put in the archive or reblogged, but if you create some PLEASE tag it accordingly anyway!

Be sure to tag this blog in your post so I can see it!

Origin

For a little over a year now, I've wanted to host events surrounding the TLoZ fandom's original legends! Coincidentally, the Expanding Hyrule community popped up in 2024 and succeeded where I couldn't in gathering other creators with similar interests. ^^ I figured there wouldn't be a better time to get this started up and stop procrastinating! I'd love to see everyone's stories!

Tags

✨️ February 16 - 22

Sunday; February 16, 2025

Time: Memories / Light: Glow

Monday; February 17, 2025

Time: Lie / Light: Truth

Tuesday; February 18, 2025

Time: Reversal / Light: Continue

Wednesday; February 19, 2025

Time: Quiet / Light: Tranquil

Thursday; February 20, 2025

Time: War / Light: Rebellion

Friday; February 21, 2025

Time: History / Light: Legend

Saturday; February 22, 2025

Time: Time / Light: Light

#untold myths event: light & time

#original legends

Small disclaimer; I do not run the Expanding Hyrule archive or blog, but @amelias-hart does! However, that archive and community contain the same type of projects that correspond with these events. If you are interested in this, consider giving that blog and server a look! It's a lovely little community!

◇ Event Master Post | Untold Myths Discord Server | Expanding Hyrule Blog | Expanding Hyrule Discord Server ◇

[loz-untold-myths]

The Mage's Lantern: Chapter 7

✻ ⊰ The Flame: Part I ⊱ ✻

Moved by Princess Zelda, Link has promised her that he and the fire spirit, Searis, will help her destroy the Silver Tempest that plagues the skies of Hyrule. Zelda explores the entire village of Darune with the pair as they search for fuel to power the spirit; and she begins to truly understand the purpose behind her father's sacrifice.

Hyrule is a kingdom plagued with eternal storms by a vengeful mage. A young boy named Link joins a fire spirit and Princess Zelda to save both her father and the kingdom itself, but Link's own motives remain buried in the snow.

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It's been over a year since the last update... Whoops. I've changed up the post formatting since I didn't really like the old one. What's the verdict? This time the cover art was done on CSP! I hope to redo the other chapter covers since I've definitely improved, but I did the sketches for the redraws on ibispaint so they'll likely stay on there. My style is definitely different since the last update, though...

If you've stuck around, THANK YOU! ೋ

If you're new, check out the Master Post below or take a look at the DTIYS post! ❄️.ೃ࿔

[loz-untold-myths]

The Mage's Lantern Worldbuilding

◇▪︎ Darune Town ▪︎◇

Concept map (2024).

Darune Town (also known as Darune Village among the townspeople) is a settlement constructed where one was previously devastated by the Silver Tempest and swarms of monsters. It is named after an ancient Sage of Fire in hopes of fortune against the severe cold Hyrule has been stricken with. It is Link's hometown and primarily run by the Link (Arnson) and Lon families.

Basic Info

Darune Town is Link's hometown.

The town has no mayor, due to only recently being recognized as a new township. Link's father Arn, however, is often treated as the equivalent of one.

Their main livestock consists of Highland Cows that used to roam Hyrule Field. They also raise horses, although they're only of use for deliveries along the Stone Road (a pathway constructed throughout the plains of Hyrule Field). Usually, dogsleds are used for shorter travels; especially when going to retrieve materials. Alternatively, there are a select few fishing spots with Hyrulean Salmon that were trapped by the cut-off of a stream.

Construction

During the arduous construction, entire sections of the snow would be dug and re-dug each morning, as well as the thick layers of ice formed over the soil by the Silver Tempest. This was to prevent any misconceptions in the building process: to make sure nothing relied on the packed snow for support.

If the snow were to ever disappear, the buildings would still be structurally sound– they are supported by layers of carved stone. The paths used for the horses are, as well. Darune’s roads have step-like borders, they just are never visible due to the snow’s buildup. Sometimes, not even the elevated pathways are really visible... that's where the sled rental service comes in.

Torches are posted along the roads, but are snuffed out quickly. Only certain spots have lanterns, as it's more important to keep the public spaces visible in the event of an emergency. The lamppost man's sole job for the town is to run across the town keeping all the torches and lanterns lit, night and day. Occasionally, he likes to do hearth and chimney inspections just to be doing something else...

The ranch and stables are given a sort of “roof” that is made of retractable but sturdy tiles, requiring multiple people to deploy and remove. They took years to make, but the project was funded by the King once he heard of the effort (he believed it would be vital for other remaining settlements to be able to replicate). Lanterns are meant to try and simulate natural light for the horses and cows as well as keep them warm– Epona likes to rub her face against them despite Arn's efforts to discourage the habit.

Most of the village has cellars for the winter and days of particularly unfortunate weather. The cellar doors, instead of being built at ground level, are built on elevated cobble pillars against the cellar chimneys. They're more so storm shelters.

Origin

Darune Village was built after the collapse of many homes in the general area during the Silver Tempest's awakening.

The town was built specifically with the storm in mind, on the backs of many hardworking and determined individuals. So much work went into the construction that it is rumored that some of the volunteers died on site from exhaustion.

Location Info + Climate

Darune is in a region of Hyrule Field called the Greater Hyrulean Plains, making it one of the closest settlements to the eye of the Silver Tempest.

The pond has been cut off from the stream that originally let water in from the river, so some villagers gather snowfall in a bucket to turn into boiling water for drinking.

The pond also has been almost entirely frozen over in a thick top layer, except for the center area. The center area's ice is much thinner, so it may break if disturbed for too long. There have been cases of people falling in and becoming ill.

Before the tempest, the Darune area tended to be around 76° average during the summer and about 33° average during the winter. Now, the summer average is 30°, and the winter average is only 17° at best and -32° at worst. Winters are unlivable across Hyrule and become a sort of lockdown, and in late autumn, the king usually issues out supplies rationed throughout the year to minimize how many people must starve. Castle Town folks have it even worse, but at least have easier access to trade routes.

Luckily, Darune mostly gets snow or ice rain rather than the Castle Town or Hebra Region's persistent hailstorms. This makes it a safe travel spot for those who accidentally find themselves off the Stone Road, but since the only "inn" is just a rest stop with two beds, villagers just take turns letting people rest in their homes.

The Temple of Time

The Temple of Time was what connected the old village to Castle Town. It was the site of many ceremonies, especially weddings; it was said to be representative of the Spirit Maiden, Hylia, and her eternal love for a mortal soul destined to meet her again throughout time (a common Hyrulean fairytale).

The Temple closed its doors to the public shortly before the Silver Tempest came about.

Around the time Darune was built, the Temple's upkeep seemingly stopped. However, village children still insist they see shadows crawling towards it on clear nights... which adults don't really believe, since there aren't often clear nights anymore.

Within the Temple of Time, Link finds a chamber dedicated to heroes of the past: spirits and fae who guided heroes to meeting Hylia in the past. The center of the room holds a little lantern, containing the fire spirit, Searis. Link has no idea why the spirit was locked inside or who placed him there... but perhaps he is the key to saving his village from their neverending struggle to survive?

Spectacle Rock

The village's primary source of Rock Salt. Ore deposits often appear from the strange stone.

Residents (NPCs)

Link and his family know just about everyone in town. It's small, after all. Some NPCs may be recognizable. Others, not so much.

Link

Arn

Aryll

Malon

Talon

Ingo

Old Man Linebeck

Wane (Lamppost Man)

Kyndlewax

Wulf

Dot

❄️ NPC art post will be linked here once completed. ❄️

Side Quests

If I got to actually format The Mage's Lantern as a game without Nintendo having my head, there would be a slightly longer beginning section similar to that of Ordon Village in Twilight Princess. This would include the chance to do a series of sidequests before Link wanders to Spectacle Rock.

❄️ Chapters 1-6 as a game. ❄️ (WIP)

Includes: Warm Apology, Horse Training, A Fishy Situation

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Warm Apology (Quest Get)

I was supposed to spend time with Aryll today, but I completely slept through it... The least I can do is help her feel better in whatever way I can. I want to get something that'll fight off her sickness, too... but I don't have any money. People lose stuff in the snow all the time, though! Maybe I can find something...

Warm Apology (Bought Safflina)

I managed to gather enough rupees to buy the most expensive thing at Wax & Wane's General Shop. It's a flower called an Amber Safflina from somewhere far away... apparently it fights the cold (both the weather and the illness, so they say). I'm not so sure I can believe it, but I have to give it a try. They rarely have these lately... And who sees flowers anymore?! Aryll won't believe it, either!

Warm Apology (Complete)

I gave Aryll the Amber Safflina as an apology gift. She seemed really happy, so I think I'm forgiven. Phew. She even wanted to save one of them.

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I forget that she doesn't get to go outside much until she recovers... and that she's only seen a few flowers ever. Mama used to tell me there were hundreds.

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Horse Training (Quest Get)

I found Malon sneaking around the stables again, for some reason. She likes to work here with the horses instead of the cows at the ranch.

...

Anyway, that growl Papa was talking about seems to have scared all of the horses except for Epona. Now they just won't listen to Malon, even with her song. I'll have to soothe them all before they go back into the stable...

Horse Training (Complete)

I had to ride each horse back into the stables individually, but they're safe now. Malon gave them some straw so they'll stay put.

She told me not to tell, but she gave me some rupees as a reward. I tried to turn them down - she was pretty insistent... I guess these could be useful, though.

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A Fishy Situation (Quest Get)

Because of the monster, not even Papa's friends can keep on track... It really must be bad. Usually, Papa's the sort of leader to get anybody on task!

I wonder if there's something I can do to help, even if Papa says different. Maybe if I ask around..

A Fishy Situation (Mystery Solved)

I asked around a little bit, and it seems like all the workers are just hungry. I think I get why they're so distracted now... but what can I bring them?

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I guess I can find them some fish at the pond... I'm probably going to regret this, aren't I?

A Fishy Situation (Fishing Done)

It felt weird to go back to the pond after these past couple of weeks. It looks almost completely frozen over again - they must have had to re-carve the fishing holes. Would Aryll be mad at me for walking around here? Papa?

Old Man Linebeck was in his usual spot, where the ice is thick. And as usual, didn't want to be bothered. Surprisingly, he said he'd teach me to spear fish... but only a little, since I'm not paying. He was fuming every time I slipped up, but he said for a price he could teach me more. Did he enjoy fishing with somebody else or not?! I just can't read that guy!

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For now, I'm just fine with the few salmon I managed to catch. This ought to get everyone's heads back in the right place.

A Fishy Situation (Complete)

Papa managed to start a fire and grilled the salmon I brought back for the workers (after I bothered him for a little while). He let me have some, too! It was sweet and savory. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside! So flaky and delicious...

...

Oh, and everyone seemed to calm down a little.

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❄️ HEY! This section will be expanded as the story progresses! ❄️

Link

Hypothetical gameplay talk aside, here is the storyline in novelized form! Chapter 7 to be released in two parts between December of 2024 and January of 2025.

[loz-untold-myths]

Masterpost ࿐

Event Information

Create for your original legend: a TLoZ AU story that follows an original incarnation of Link, Zelda, Ganon, or another character (OCs included)!

[ These can reference previous games, but this does not include AUs of pre-existing games. (The Expanding Hyrule archive currently has very similar rules - check it out if you are seeking further specification). ]

This event is meant only for fun. You could do all the prompts, half the prompts, or only one of them! If you have more than one original legend, you could even rotate between them. There is no expectation for something big; this is just here to throw out inspiration. Think vignettes and sketches! (Of course, no one can stop you from doing full art)!

Show off your creativity! ^^

#untold myths event: light & time

Event Guidelines & Warnings

Be sure to tag this blog in your post, whether it's art, writing, or something else! That way I can find it to reblog. ^^ I will be compiling writing entries on Ao3 as well!

Posts go up on the corresponding days or the days after, but not sooner (unless you're doing a combination of one day and a later day). WIPs can be posted in the Untold Myths Discord Server or in a small thread of the Expanding Hyrule Discord server.

Feel like participating but don't have a story? You can gift works to a creator with one who is accepting fanwork!

NSFW content will not be put in the archive or reblogged, but if you create some PLEASE tag it accordingly anyway! NSFW mostly refers to graphic content and extreme gore. Be sure to tag for content warnings! Reblogged content will mostly be anything that would be rated G to PG-13 in a movie theatre.

Milder depictions of violence are fine! Anything canontypical is fine.

The inclusion of ships is fine, so long as there's nothing that could be considered problematic. (Problematic here referring to the obvious: don't ship siblings. I won't be accepting entries with ships between an adult and a child, either).

Event Entries [2025]

◇ 2025 Prompts

Other Events?

◇ (WIP) Triforce Event

[loz-untold-myths]

◇ • Untold Myths Master Post • ◇

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Synopsis

Hyrule has been cursed with eternal storms by a vengeful mage. A young boy follows a familiar voice to a spirit who may just be able to help him, and they join Princess Zelda in a quest to save her father.

Ao3 Version Link

Current Chapter Count: 7

Current Word Count: 37,913

Concept Art Posts

Concept Art (1)

Concept Art (2)

Concept Art (3) ❄️

As a Game

These posts are currently a WIP, keep an eye out! :)

Worldbuilding

Darune

These posts are currently a WIP, keep an eye out! :)

Chapter Art

The Flame: Part I

Other Art

Zelda and Lotus

2023 Holiday Art (Mistletoe)

TML Zelink looking at the sky! ❄️

Art Fight Refs

DTIYS ❄️

2024 Holiday Art (Hot Cocoa) ❄️

Sketches

Misc Sketches (1)

Oshi, Anouki Merchant

Temple of Time (1)

Misc Sketches (2)

Malon, Talon, Casual Ganondorf

Zelda's Fate (Sketched Comic) ❄️

Flower in a Hailstorm (Rohan & Zelda)

eepy zelda

Ganondorf

Zelink hug

A Fateful Meeting (Sketched Comic) ❄️

Archery

Zelda in a AoC/BotW Inspired Outfit

Zelda in ANOTHER dress

Classic Zelink Pose Redraw ❄️

Lon Family Concepts ❄️

Whiteboard Doodles

Misc Whiteboard (1)

Searis Whiteboard

Silly Posts

None yet...

OST

The ost has been in progress for a while! It will be ages before I'm happy enough with any of it to share it outside of Discord, however, so I apologize for the wait!

❄️ = personal favorites

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Expanding Hyrule Spotlight + Reviews

Art by others! (Direct links)!

Toon Style Art Fight Attack

Multiple Links Art Fight Attack

DTIYS

ORIGINAL DTIYS POST

louwhose's entry

sparksnotespsps's entry

hummbird's entry

[aikoiya]

I was actually thinking something like Romah in reference to Romani or something, but that's a really nice name! And she's very pretty!

The Lon family for The Mage's Lantern. I have some interesting ideas for Malon's mother! Can you guess where her inspirations came from?

[expanding-hyrule]

Expanding Hyrule Fic Archive

This is a collection of works and their links wherever they're uploaded. If you have a work you'd like to be added to the list, please reach out to the blog or reblog this post with the link to get it added!

For full archive lists on platform, check out our AO3 collection. This post is only archival, to keep the list from being too long, summaries are omitted for space.

Works by @abbyz-elda

A Link To The Stars (AO3) A Link To The Stars: Constellations (AO3)

Works by @advocaado

A Conviction to Save (AO3)

Works by @/Allendra

Bright as Night (FFN)

Fighting Fate (FFN)

Works by @alternate-triforce

Good Morning (AO3)

Works by @amelias-zelda-calamity-quintet

Goddess of Secrecy (AO3)

Mark of a Hero - Part 1 (AO3)

Restoration Age (Wattpad)

Cinders of Life (Wattpad)

Day After Destiny (Wattpad)

Works by @/andrhars

The Hunt (AO3)

Works by @avoicefromthedesert

A Voice From the Desert (AO3)

Works by @/batneko 

The Weekly Hyrule News (FFN)

Works by @/botwriter

Blooming in Adversity (AO3)

Works by @/CrazygurlMadness 

Fighting Gravity (FFN)

Works by @crownedcrusader

Cloak and Dagger (FFN)

Works by @daeyumi

Cycle of the Stars (AO3)

Works by @deiliamedlini

Unbroken (AO3)

Alone With You (AO3)

Into the Dark (AO3)

Works by @drsteggy

Uneasy Lies the Chosen of Farore (AO3)

Works by @fablesfables

The Legend of the Three (AO3)

Works by @/ghostgirl19

Red Dead Zelink (AO3)

Works by @haste-waste

The Baker and the Seamstress (AO3)

Works by @/jclbs 

Desert Blight (FFN)

Works by @justapixelthing

Remnants of the Past (AO3)

Works by @karama9

All That Hurts Us (AO3)

Hero (AO3)

No More. Not One Single Time More (AO3)

Works by @ixtaek

A Crossing of Stars (AO3)

Works by @ladyhoneydee

Too Old to Keep (AO3)

Works by @/leadernovaandthemacabre

On the Shores of Change (AO3)

The Temporanaut (AO3)

The Fruitcake Campaign (AO3)

Works by @/LeilaEditer

Reality (FFN)

Works by @/LiliansMalice

Make a Wish, Make it Count (AO3)

Works by @louwhose

Lock and Key (AO3)

Fall Under Your Spell (AO3)

The Final Hyrule (AO3)

An Encounter in Kokiri Forest (AO3)

Works by @loz-untold-myths

The Mage's Lantern (AO3)

Falling Into Place (Stone Fate Pre-Story) (AO3)

Stone Fate (AO3)

The Princess's Heart (AO3)

Works by @mistresslrigtar

Captain Link Araki and the Harbinger of Destiny (AO3)

The Hero and the Princess (AO3)

I Belong To You (AO3)

Works by @/nolandsman

Legacies and Bloodlines (AO3)

Works by @/pastelsandping

petrichor and bones (AO3)

Works by @pelicanpig

On My Honor (AO3)

Works by @pocketseizure

The Ritual of Lomei Labyrinth (AO3)

Works by @railtracer30

Guarding Zelda (AO3)

Works by @RandomButLoved

Break The Wheel (AO3)

Works by @/ReBuggy 

The Legend of Zelda: Song of the City (AO3)

Works by @ro-blaze

Vessels (AO3)

Works by @/RoughInTheDiamond

Linkubus (AO3)

Works by @/Scarlet_Curls

The Magic Awakens (AO3)

Works by @shadow_djinni

Path of the Infinite (AO3)

Works by @sillylildude

The Triforce Awakens (AO3)

Works by @/SkyLeaf

And the Clouds Parted (AO3)

Works by @sparklyhyperbole

Fae and Fortitude (AO3)

Works by @sparkspsps

Princess Link: Engaged to my sister's kidnapper??? (AO3)

Works by @/Split Infinitive

The Wondrous Adventures of The Righteous Maximus (FFN)

Works by @stinkyguar

The inconsistencies of fate (AO3)

Works by @transmascgerudo

The King's Lament (AO3)

Works by @/VeeLilu

Depths of the Darkness (AO3)

Works by @the--voided

Void's Grasp (AO3)

Works by @webhead3345

The Hero of the Dunes (AO3)

Works by @zeldadiarist

The Golden Chain (AO3)

Works by @zeldaelmo

Inspiration, Illusions, and other Inconveniences (AO3)

The Promise (AO3)

Works by @/Zeldas_Eyebrows

In the Blood (AO3)