#the legend of Zelda au

[kitrawho]

Take me back...

to the night we met. 🎶

[linksfunroadtrip]

Back in the War of Eras, Princess Zelda reveals her secret and something for Link clicks

[zelda-the-sacred-realm]

Chapter 4 - part 7 from my comic Zelda the sacred realm

Link is ready to face the Herald's test, but... what will this test be? Have you figured it out yet? 😆

Thank you always for your support, I hope you like the new update! Through a small survey on Discord I decided to publish 3 pages now, so that the whole test will be in the next update!

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[inumbrapugnabimus-maybe]

A link design!!! For a story that’s solid enough in my head to possibly become a comic ehehe

some notes:

Link has been Heroing for some time now, with minimal success. He’s a bit grumpy.

he also has a bulky brown overcoat, but I haven’t figured out what it looks like yet so i didn’t draw it lol

the gloves are to hide his scar, but also help in the cold. Because this Hyrule is rather cold :)

The overtunics are both pretty new, which is the only reason they aren’t torn to bits. The same person who made them mended his pants and made his hat, which is why the patches match cloth in other parts of his outfit.

the scar on his face is from a lizalfos. I figured, if the Dilophosaurus in Jurassic Park gets to spit acid, then shouldn’t a lizalfos get to too? So it’s an acid burn. He’s lucky he dodged most of it!

I’m still figuring out how to accurately depict the scars, so they don’t look quite right yet! With research and practice I’ll get there!

the other scar I will not get into for plot reasons hehe

This is the same story the above Zelda design is for!! I’ve posted her design in varying stages before, here, here and here, but the story in the previous posts has changed a bit since!! There are also some really old doodles of Link if you (hehe) follow the links.

the above is Zelda’s formal dress. I designed it with a girl a little younger than her in mind, because she loses most of her wardrobe when she’s about 12! So I really ought to draw this on her younger self XD

Finally, scrapped Ganondorf and Link designs!!!

don’t look into these too much as I’m only putting them here because I’ll never post them otherwise; they do not fit the story at all lol

Ganondorf is gonna be… really hard to design… I made him a very complex character and his personality is so intertwined with the story there is a lot to be taken into account XD

ummm that’s all for now!!! I doubt many people will read all this but feel free to send asks if you have questions nevertheless :D

[waroferas]

be sure to kiss your butches and give them a glass ofwarm milk before bed okay

@linksfunroadtrip

consider sparing some support for the creator of the lesbian flag !

[sincerely-sofie]

Fun Fact about me: I started writing a Legend of Zelda fanfic inspired by a piece of fanart I barely remember that was probably stolen and posted on Pinterest. I never finished writing it, and didn’t have an outline for the snippets that I did manage to write, but it involved Zelda disguising herself as Sheik to infiltrate Ganondorf’s ranks, earn his trust, and then assassinate him when his guard was down. Things get complicated by a realization that Zelda doesn’t want to abide by the destiny that’s been written out for her, and Ganondorf getting a lot of red flags that start to activate his Found Family Trope instinct. Here’s some comics about that fic!

Visiting the Shadow Temple:

Sneaking out of a camp the battalion she’s leading has set up in order to maintain her disguise:

Unfortunate timing for Zelda’s triforce to activate its lifetime subscription package:

Ganondorf’s having some concerns and eyeing the adoption papers:

Assigning morality to emotions, which is never a good thing:

[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)

[linkvcr]

a few links from @chains-of-time i've been meaning to post ^_^ i luv them

[maddrumsticks2]

There's nothing I can do. In Stars And Time has a chokehold on me-

And I decided that there aren't enough crossover fics on Tumblr that are only two fandoms

And people don't cross over Zelda with any sort of indie game, really

And both fandoms have time loops at some point soooooo

And I like this idea and still need to develop it but might as well put it out there.

Imma be thinking about a ISAT and Zelda crossover. Though it'll probably just be a oneshot fic of Siffrin meeting MM Link. But. Idk. I gotta think about it lolll

[loz-untold-myths]

🍃Resting Beyond the Mist🍃

Stone Fate Link (The Hero of Fate), accompanied by his best friend. It's dangerous to go alone, after all.

(More info under break).

This is actually a redraw of something I drew 2-3 years ago (which will be shown side by side against it on the Discord server). It took forever (I started it in the morning on a whim and finished at around nightfall, given I took some breaks). Regardless, it's finished - and I think I've really improved since then. I've always been lazy with backgrounds, but I'm slowly getting... less lazy!

Stone Fate Chapter 1

Falling into Place: Part One

Time Elapsed: 6 hours, 20 minutes

Program Used: Ibis Paint

REBLOGGING IS ENCOURAGED, BUT DO NOT REPOST.

[majorproblems77]

Sacred realm competition entry!

Hello!

This is my participation in the @zelda-the-sacred-realm's writing and art competition, for the theme Adventure. I love this comic so much and I love the characters. I've tried my best to characterise them based on the information we have.

We are sending our friend Link on an adventure today, and I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it. (To be honest, i really enjoyed making this and ill probably continue it in the future.)

And a thank you to the creator, for giving us the opportunity to create stuff like this. This was so much fun, and I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else has come up with as well.

It will be Cross-posted to my A03 account (And my writing account)- As soon as I figure out how to tag it so it's findable

For now, I introduce

You're a hero too, a sacred realm short story

- 1705 words

“It’ll be an adventure!”

He was already on enough of an adventure thank you very much. According to Wind, they had come across a Temple entrance of some kind, and The young spirit seemed eager to explore its depths

“Uhh Sky?” Link asked softly. Standing behind the spirit as the sky hero walked ahead of the group.

“Look over there. You see that.” Wind bounced on the balls of his feet and pointed to his right towards a large-looking tunnel. Engravings curved around the wall.  “Theres a tunnel here. And where you find engravings like this. There's often a temple not far behind. With puzzles!”

“A puzzle?” Link asked. “Like from the stories?”

“Yeah!” Wind smiled, his eyes searching the wall. “Guaranteed there’s a puzzle in there.”

“Gods and spirits often leave things for heroes to find later. I got these from a temple!” Sky turned his head to show his earrings. The light of the hero's spirit shone across them as Link looked closer at them. “Originally these were fireproof earrings for my adventures through a volcano.”

“You think I’ll get anything like that?” Link looked back to the forest behind them as they entered the tunnel.

“Well, you are a hero.” Sky smiled. Placing a hand to Link’s back. Turning his head to look at him. “So I would think so!”

Link smiled softly, as Wind ran ahead. Ushering him forward. “Come on!”

Wind lead the way into the tunnel as the group entered the darkness. “Is it very long? Do I need a torch?” The realm’s hero asked, wringing his hands nervously as he continued to follow the group.

The tunnel opened out to large pit in the middle of the room. Decorated in red and blue torches the top of the walls had runes across it. Sunlight filtered through the ceiling, as the three separated. Time walked to one of the walls, investigating it. While, Link walked to the large pit which sat central in the room.

“Uhh… What do I do?” Link turned back to Sky, who had paused between the two. Looking to the ceiling above the hole, then down at it. He moved across the room to stand besides Link. Sky looked around the room. Eyes pausing on time for a moment. A hand raised to his chin.  “Well. If I had to guess…”

“Hang on.” Sky paused. Looking to Time who had a hand raised. Then to Link. “I think he should figure it out.”

“Why?” Wind raised an eyebrow. Crossing his arms. “We are here for a reason. Surely we should be helping him when we can.”

“And if there's another spirit barrier?” Time said, stopping the hero of the wind’s in his tracks. He pointed a finger towards the hero of the Sky. “You were out of action for a week by hopping into the fight.”

“Hoping into the fight was the right thing to do.” Sky shot back quickly. His voice not accusatory for the moment, but a hint of annoyance on the tip of his tongue.

“I had it handled.”

“Did you?” A pause. “Or did that thing inside the medallion have to save you.” Sky pointed to the item on Link’s chest. Eyes fixed on Time.

Link’s eyes widened at that. The spirit, which he’d nicknamed amulet, was still a mystery to him. Every time it entered the fray he felt helpless. Like a prisoner in his own body. He took a step back and lowered his head. Biting his lower lip as he looked down at the item in question. Placing a hand under it so he could look at it again. The lights of the hero’s spirits shining bright across the surface. Twilight, Wild and Worlds light’s shining dimly.

 The medallion was a warning and a burden, its golden surface a cruel reminder that he still had a lot to learn.

“uhh, guys.” Wind walked over to Link while the others locked eyes with each other. The tension cut with a knife. “Maybe you should wait…”

“Link.” Sky’s voice was immediately laced with guilt as he heard the spirit move around him. His eyes searched the walls below him and they met a small platform. About five feet below him. An eyebrow raised as he turned. “I shouldn’t have…”

“Now look what you’ve done.” Time stood with his arms crossed.

“I…. I didn’t.” Sky stuttered. Looking over to the man in question. Who was leaning over the edge of the platform. Having spotted the same one he had. “Link Wait!”

Link wasn’t paying attention to the spirit beside him. His eyes fixed on a platform below him as he moved around the pit slightly. Placing a foot right on the edge of the pit he took a breath.

Here goes nothing….

Link jumped onto the platform below him, and felt the feeling of shifting through a barrier. Another spirit barrier. The others wouldn’t be coming with him.

“Link!”  Sky’s voice above him he didn’t look up. “Link! Wait!” Slowly walking over to the edge of the ledge he was on allowed him to. He could do this. He could do this. He could…

Oh…. There was no platform there. There was no platform there! Nonnonononono.

He looked upward. Trying to see if he could jump back out. Taking a step back, The feeling of a plate pushing down startled him. He looked to his foot and spotted a pressure plate.

Oh no…

 The walls began to rumble and shake. The platform began moving. The sound of stone grinding as the platform began to retract into the wall from which it came.

“Oh nononono,” he slid backwards and scrambled to the wall. “Nononono, please stop please stop please stop.”

“Link! Link! To your Right!” Wind’s voice sounded over the noise. He looked up rapidly to see the hero of Sky pointing, “Down! And to your right!”

He looked right and saw another platform springing from the wall. A little lower. Panic rising he looked up to see Sky and Wind pointing to it. “That one! THAT ONE!” The spirits voice sounded worried. He appeared to be leaning down but recoiled as blue flames licked at his fingers.

He nodded, standing up on shaky feet he jumped down another five feet.

Another plate. Another shifting platform. As he jumped lower and lower.

The further we went the braver he became.

It was just jumping down a few stairs he’s fine. Well more than a few, but as sky said. He was a hero, right? He should be able to do this in his sleep.

Finally, he made it to the floor. Looking up from his spot he could still see the yellow glow of Sky and Time above him.

“Link! Are you okay?!” The sky hero’s voice echoed down the tunnel as the last of the platforms disappeared into the wall.

“Yes!” Hands to his knees he took a few deep breaths before straightening up. Looking around the walls were a deep grey, illuminated by the faint glow of lanterns dotted across the wall. The ground shifted around his feet, the sand falling away as he made his way around. Placing a hand to the wall he walked the pit’s perimeter to find a switch. But found nothing.

“There’s nothing down here!” He shouted up towards Sky who disappeared past the lip before returning. “I can't find a way up!” Looking across the walls they were decorated with random poles and circular patterns. He felt fear grip him.

Trapped. He was trapped.

“We can't get down to you from here!” Wind’s voice shouted down. “Think you can disable the spirit barrier somehow?!”

“I don’t think so!” He tried to keep his voice steady. Don’t want to panic Sky. “I’ll keep looking.”

“What do you see?!” Time also leaned his head over the pit, his face as stoic as ever.

“Just a bunch of Sand…” He looked to the floor and crouched. Brushing at the floor. More sand met him. The way it shifted made him pause. It didn’t seem all that deep. And there was an indentation buffed in the ground.

A door? A way out? Deeper into the ground. Great.

He began to dig around the edges of the square indented in the floor. If he just kept digging. And digging. And digging. Hoping He might find a way out of this mess.

His fingers brushed a latch as his digging became more frantic.

He revealed a door, and his eyes widened. “Guys! Guys, I found a door!”

His fingers latched the handle and pulled, opening a pit of darkness. The sound of sand falling into it filled his ears as the ground around him shifted. Looking into the darkness he could just about make out the floor below him. He’d have to jump into the pit, which would close the hatch…

A One-way drop.

“Sky! You guys better get back in the medallion!”

“What did you find?!” The Skyloftians's voice sounded. The outline of shining light filtered down towards him. A hand raised to his forehead as he squinted his eyes. “Are you okay?!”

“There’s a hatch in the floor!” Looking more closely he spotted carvings dotted across the wall.  “I think. I think Wind was right! I think it’s a temple!”

“Well, what are we waiting for?! Let's go!” Wind’s voice echoed around him as swirling wind shifted around him and light burst back into the medallion. His spirit shone as bright as ever along side the others.

The swirling sounds of fire and lightning echoing through the air rang in his ears as the spirits flew down the tunnel and nestled inside the medallion.

He wouldn’t be alone, he just had to remember that.

The door above him loomed red and blue dancing across the wall. He raised a hand to the surface and pushed. The door creaking forward darkness met him as he reached to his right. Looking between a red torch and a blue torch before grabbing the red torch, and holding it close to his chest as he took a deep breath. Walking into the darkness. One thought echoed through his mind.

Time for an adventure.

[linksfunroadtrip]

if you leave your dog in a hot car he might drive away with it. BE CAREFUL!

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[zelda-the-sacred-realm]

Chapter 4 - part 8 from my comic Zelda the sacred realm

The Herald's test has begun! 🕺

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I hope you like the new Update, I tried to reproduce the dance as best as possible, honestly I hope it's not a disaster 😅

"Please don't tag as LU"

If you want to support this project and see exclusive content about this project, you can support me on Patreon

[localicecreambiter]

cats in descending order of which i drew them believe it or not, ive never drawn cats before this, so forgive any anatomical anomalies

since my lovely friend @fromwindtosea didnt tell you their names, i shall in order it goes mauve, noctis, navy, crim, and sage :) theyre all the silliest little guys

[zaydragmire]

Ganondorf: "The curse of demons, an endless circle, an eternal struggle."

Ganondorf: "The possessors of the Goddess' blood, the hero and I… the reincarnation of evil, will never escape this endless cycle to which that being condemned us."

Ganondorf: "Their hatred will returne, and it will haunt us again and again. A battle that will continue for the rest of eternity."

Ganondorf: "10,000 years ago, I fell seduced by a power that I had not enjoyed for eons, a power that…was not felt of this world, of this time."

Ganondorf: "And in this life I made the same mistake again. I don't intend to let the malice of my being control me again."

Ganondorf: "Although... this is not the first time this has happened."

King Rauru: "THAT PRIDE WAS YOUR DOWNFALL, GANONDORF!!!"

Ganondorf: "That thought I once had, keeps playing in my mind every time I regain my sanity…"

Ganondorf: "Every time Demise falls in silent, and his thoughts of revenge briefly fade away."

Ganondorf: " ´The winds that blew across the green fields of Hyrule brought something other than suffering and ruin. I coveted that wind, I suppose´ what I longed for my people."

Ganondorf: "Perhaps..."

???: My King...

???: "The foreigner has awakened"

Ganondorf: "Perhaps they were just hints of my own weakness."

Por fin mi primer actualización! 1.1

Gracias por ver!, no tengo ni idea de cada cuando estaré actualizando mi fan/selfshipping cómic JAJA, me tomó 3 semanas en terminar los paneles, espero sean de su agrado.

Thanks for watching! I have no idea how often I'll be updating my fan/selfshipping comic LOL, it took me 3 weeks to finish the panels, I hope you like them. I hope the English translations are correct, it is not my mother tongue as you can see hehe.

Finally I just want to thank the artist @figmentforms because thanks to her and her version of Ganondorf I fell in love with that guy, her comic was a great inspiration for me, both in terms of art and a very different version of Ganondorf than the one we usually know <3

[sincerely-sofie]

Guess who gets a replacement sword after Fi kicks the bucket in the Ganondad AU?