The Mystery of the Trial of the Sword (Zelda: Breath of the Wild Theory)
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
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The seventh monk holds the shape zelda used in oot when she blasted Ganon and held him down. Right before link gave his final blow.
I literally moved from watching this on my Roku onto my laptop to post this exact thing. Thank you.
Yes god thank you
holy shit
Crap beat me to it lol
I was about to post this same comment. Good to know there are several men of culture around.
Sometimes I can't believe how much thought goes into this series.
It is his need to fulfill his desire of a neverending story.
I sometimes even think Nintendo just makes the games and theorists just make it so awesome. Then for the next game, the take the results from the theories on UA-cam, mix them together, let the theorists see it and collect the unintended information again. And all of those details are randomly thrown in by Nintendo, so that the theorists can make their job!
Love your profile pic, btw 🔥
@@Painted_Owl whose?
@@PrivateLZG prob the person who made the comment?
Zelda lore team just throwing stuff at us like "they'll figure something out and we'll make that canon if it's good enough"
They establish a Canon and then ritcon the continuity after a new game is released because God knows the Zelda games barely are connected by spit in a prayer when it comes to any hope of trying to make a greater universe and, the developers know that.
@@kylelundgren5133 they’re way more connected than any other Nintendo franchise
Right!!
@@novustalks7525 Metroid cries in the corner
@@jgordan775 And F-Zero looks as old and crusty as the shiekah elders
I love BotW theories because it kind of helps to build the world a little. I appreciate games that spawn a lot of good theories :).
BoTW is a goldmine for theories, just like Dark Souls before it. It's what happens when devs build a compelling, mysterious world without spelling out everything for you.
@Mike B Ok
Mike B say sike right now
Yeah, it kinda makes me wonder how much more theory fuel there will be for the sequel.
I love all these BOTW theory to = ) .... As long we dont talk about the timeline lol BOTW is a reboot set soooooo far away from previous games than you dont find any story référence to previous games lol in this game you dont even start with the green tunic Link ave a completely new look
The seventh monk, forming his hands in a triangle, is similar to Zelda holding Ganon down in OOT by forming a triangle with her hands and using her TOW-powers. So even that fits.
Also a simple reference to the Triforce 👍
Naw, dude. She's just doing a Tri-Beam
@@DBZgeek2000 That's what I said, dude.
@@UltimateTobi and I made it a Dragon Ball reference
@@DBZgeek2000 OK, never watched Dragon Ball.
Zelda: puts master sword back into the pedestal
Sword: teleports her to the trial
Zelda: well f*-k
Edit: yes I know, zelda is a girl and only link can access the trial, its a joke
Sword: Sh*t, my bad. Got the wrong person. I'll just let you out real quick. Oh, and if you see Link, can you tell him that his Wiimote batteries are almost depleted?
Zelda: Sure, no problem. Wait... what's a Wiimote?
Sword: Uhh, nothing. Never mind. Forget I said anything....
F U IT'S LINK!!!!!!
Triforce Rancher i think they’re referring to when zelda returned the master sword, after link was placed in the shrine of resurrection (I’m not sure if that’s the name, but the shrine that you start botw at)... that’s why they used “her”
lol yeah 👆
Jinx 8evr some people still don’t get these jokes, surprisingly. There’s an BoTW channel that has a running joke of mistaking Link for Zelda, and people still think it’s serious
Zeltik: posts mysterious theory on Trial of the Sword Dimension
NBC: "How Many Sticks Does it Take To Kill Ganon?"
You know I be watching NBC's first.
@@archivist_13 and yet here you are
@@Dan_K_Meme your profile picture makes this statement even funnier.
@@archivist_13 well ill watch zeltik first! But i like them both.
I went on NBC,s video and on the comments someone else wrote a similar thing
I could actually dig a little deeper in this theory and say: The reason why we see the sacred realm/trial of the sword/ silent realm infested with enemies, is because Demise’s spirit is still in the master sword from being sealed in it in Skyward Sword, and the trial can very well be freeing Fi and the Sacred Realm from Demise’s infestation on the sacred realm! This could also very well be why we here Fi speak to the Hero once you complete the trials, because she’s most likely reminiscing with the Hero Link, and thanking him for his bravery, for driving away the Malice that infested the Sacred Realm, and the Master Sword...
cool thought!
This is interesting, I like how you think. I just wonder if we're all worrying too much about a literal place that exists when it's a realm that exists outside the dimension of this one. It could be in Link, it could be in the sword, it could be in the dream of a dragon. Does it matter really? It would make more sense to me that it's Link overcoming himself more than anything. That at least has the most satisfying design in my eyes. I mean that's no reason the master sword shouldn't be a t full power unless the hero who weirds it doesn't quite have that bond with it, or rather isn't in harmony with himself. Even his trials in the Ballad were essentially within his mind.
I guess my point is the sacred realm could be anywhere and every realm outside of carnal existence doesn't have to be the same. But I like your idea the best if I'm wrong about that fact.
I'm pretty sure demise's Spirit escaped the sword long ago, Ganon seems to remember being demise.
Interesting. So link is basically cleaning the sword and thus awakening more of the sword's power
Deadass called the triangle handsign “Tribeam”. XD
TIEN WAS A SHIEKAH MONK CONFIRMED
dudes got Three Eyes, right? each one on a piece of the Triforce? (i tried matching up with the Sheikah Eye, and the Yiga-Clan's inverted Eye, but i dont remember a third 'eye' from Zelda at the moment)
...but also, Tien was known for his 'Split Form' technique, which allowed him to fight as Four people; Link pulled the FourSword, which let him do the same thing...
Tien's robes were 'Hero Tunic Green' most of the time...
oh, and his little companion Chaotzu could be the Navi/Tatl/Midna/Fi counterpart...
...okay, i might be stretching for some of these here, but these similarities are a bit too close to ignore...
@@rtyuik7 Oh my gosh, I LOVE you! Though, how would that work if Tien was a former villain? He was pretty despicable in Dragonball. And what about the Crane Hermit? Was there ever an evil person who trained the hero in LoZ?
Elementianhero22 he wasn’t as much a villain as he was taught incorrectly. He realized he was wrong and left the crane school becoming a good guy
@@thechosenbeastdoesgames956 right.
Yo, remember when Tien held down Cell with his power? Tien was a bad mofo for sure. Or it's just that triangle symbol that holds the power. Hmm... I'm gonna go test something on this dude down the street I don't like, I'll be back with the results. If I'm not, then it didn't go well...
If you are struggling with the trial of the sword:
cooking wood creates "rock hard food" and heals 1/4 of a heart (not dubious food).
I have no interest in speedrunning, glitches or anything like that. But I actually put in the time to learn how to bypass the trials by clipping out of bounds because it's so freaking togh Andi just wanted my sword to glow. Still took maybe a dose tries to get it right lol
*forest temple music plays*, you know this is when Zeltik starts asking questions
I always thought that the Trial of the Sword was in the Master Sword or even weirder, Fi's mind. I know that sounds crazy, but the fact that you hear Fi's very distinct sound when you pull the final powered up Master Sword from it's pedestal with the monks makes me think that it could be connected to it.
I know that it might just be a coincidence that the Hero of the Wild can hear her voice after the power up, but you can beat the game with all the memories and not go through the Trial and still have Zelda hear the voice so it's not like Fi was "sealed away" during it. Perhaps the Trial of the Sword is not only to unlock the Master Swords power, but also for the Hero of the Wild's ability to hear Fi? Could be something for BOTW2. :)
The first thing she tells you will be that your joycon batteries are low.
I still hate Fi so much.. But I want her back for BotW 2.
A guy made an interesting theory that fits in with yours in a way, the reason why the Master Sword isn't fully powered is because the master sword still has some of Demise's left-overs on it, so it's not fully powered and therefore Fi is weak, only having been able to talk to Zelda in a final attempt to save Link, but only those moments because she was absolutely needed
That does sound really interesting! :o I mean looking at it now a few months later, it does seem plausible that could be what happened in BOTW. Now I'm looking forward of her being mentioned in BOTW2 even more!! :D
@@tsukikumoon2890 I just hope she makes an actual appearance or gets ACTUALY mentioned instead of "cute lil mention only skyward players will know what's up" I know Fi was annoying but the fact that she learned how to be "happy" at the end of Skyward Sword makes me wanna learn more about her!! What if she learned more feelings while being passed on to different Links? what if she lost her robotic personality and gained an human one? I wanna know!! She's super important!
I always wondered if the trial of the sword is within the Master Sword itself and that Fi is the one testing Link.
I figured the same
Imagine if Demise was on the final floor...
@@RulerMichael I have mixed feelings about that. While I am terrified of Demise from just looking at him. I also want a chance to fight the original form of Ganon, as I never played Skyward Sword.
I was thinking "inside the sword" too... or in Link's mind.
Maybe inside the sword and inside the sacred realm are the same thing
so... maybe the Hero of Time was training in the Trial of the Sword while he slept?
Stinkyink Oooh yes I like this theory.
His body maybe. But he has no knowledge of what happened in that time.
@@lucielm which explain why his adult body used certain weapons but young body didnt due to muscle memory but imma be honest its Nintendo they what ever fuck they want like fr XD
In ocarina of time (young link) taught the man in the windmill (songs of storm). seven years later link got it back from the man
I think it will be something similar
@@lucielm I mean, maybe he was training but since he was in some weird non corporeal realm returning to his Hylian form was weird. I mean it's got as much backing it as anything else. I guess that's the problem with Zelda "theories". I do remember someone saying in the Manga that he did in fact train, but how much does that matter I guess...
This blew my mind especially the part where the monks do the same poses, never noticed that. I'm pretty sure this is an unconfirmed truth regarding the lore behind the sacred realm Very well done my friend and as always I look forward to your next video. (:
What a video man! Class work as always and fantastic job to all the people credited! :D
Not the first
Not the last
But when zeltik post
I click hella fast
Same
Points for original
good man
never had so many likes
AND HE PINNED ME
Nice
You and NintendoBlackCrisis trying to guilt me into picking between the two of you by uploading at the exact same minute, lol.
This actually happens very often 😂
Have they ever been seen in the same room
That's what everyone asks about me and Markiplier.
To be fair, one is a cool theory, the other is a silly question: how many tree branches to kill Ganon? Lol with that said, I'm on my way over there to watch NBC's video now 😂
@@zenkaiangel977 me too
yknow, most of this video (to me, at least) is in that 'grey area' of theories, where "yeah, this makes sense, and theres nothing in the games saying its NOT true", because its all being held together loosely enough to allow the wiggle-room that good theories need...but the part that has me tripping the most balls is the Seven Monks mimicking the hand-signs of the "Six +1" Sages (with Zelda herself fitting into that 7th slot)...no wonder Nintendo took their sweet time making this game-- it needed all the time it could to marinate in the creative juices, to soak in every speck of seasoning thrown into it...if the other games only had bits of yarn tying two parts together, BotW was a massive golden spike driven through each and every one of them...from LonLon Ranch Ruins to Mabe Village, BotW has a reference to just about every other Zelda game (minus perhaps the CD-i games, unless im forgetting a 'Gamelon River' or a 'Tolemac Ridge' or something)...i love how i can still find new tidbits of trivia, or an extra easter egg, in a game that ive owned for almost Two Years now (got my Switch for Christmas'17; beat Ganon about a week into January'18 xD)...
...its almost like Nintendo tried to put as much thought into their "Legendary" series, as Zeltik puts into his videos unravelling them xD
That's a good point.
I’d love to see the Sages return in Breath of the Wild’s Sequal. Seeing maybe Mipha, Daruk, Urbosa, Revali, King Rhoam, Hestu, and Impa be the Sages would be cool! They could possibly go for a theme of only those who have died become Sages,which means we might lose Hestu and Impa. This game is supposed to be darker then Majora, sooo...
I mean…..you were half right
@@SamLinDuer eh, more like 1/3 right. Sages, but not these ones... and the game is DEFINITELY not darker than Majora.
@@Goodbutevilgenius Listen, math aint my strongest 😭
Another similarity: the sound. When you're in the silent realm in SS theres only the silent music, which, again, represents the silence really well, until the timer runs out and the guardians attack you. And in the Master trials in BotW there's no music, until enemies spot or approach you, then the standard fighting theme starts again.
By the end of the video, you realize that it's an explanation, not a theory. I don't think anyone can dispute what you found, it all makes too much sense and connects way too well. Great video, keep em coming!!
Which part? The number of monks and hand symbols are true... But that's kind of where it stops. There are countless references or abstractions of previous games, I'm not sure what it proves. I mean it's awesome don't get me wrong, I just don't see how the conclusion can then be drawn past that. I mean we can speculate, but that's not even a theory, it's a thought based on similarities to something else. Not evidence of anything. The sacred realm is so non descript anyway that I guess you could make the claim that you're in it a bunch of different times. I just don't see the significance. And I'm not tying to disagree, I'm trying to rationalize this idea more cause I like it.
WAHHHHHHHH THAT'S SO COOOOOL SO NEAT
please talk Zelda to me all you want ;W ;
OwO
Also, the Dark World in A Link to the Past is the corrupted Sacred Realm.
That’s such a cool theory!
I chocked the Monks' explanation of the Trials up to a way to de-canonize it, so the encounters in the Trials didn't hold any weight in actual Zelda lore. Leave it to Zeltic to flip that on its head and circumvent my thoughtless disregard and definitely link them to the Sacred Realm.
You truly are the Hero of Theory, my friend.
Correction: the central monk might be replicating Zelda when she used her power to help seal Ganon during OOT.
You really have something special here my friend. Your videos are beginning to transcend the simplicity of UA-cam. You are a fantastic story teller. This video..... with how you prove and disprove various game references/notions is exemplary. Nintendo..... I hope you are watching this guy. He is ready for the next step.
I've thought about this before, my interpretation is that all of this is happening in Link's head. It doesn't make sense for the Shiekah Monks to be able to power up the Master Sword, so when Link gets that first message to return to the Korok Forest from the Sword Monk, it's really the Master Sword/Fi telling it's wielder that undergoing a trial will lead to more power, and since all of Link's trials and challenges have been the creation of Shiekah Monks, his mind envisions this mind trial as one from a monk. When he places the sword in the pedestal and teleports away, he's actually just holding the Master Sword at the pedestal just like in Ocarina of Time, but believes that he's teleporting as he's done countless times thus far. I'm not sure if he returns in an instant or in a few hours. All of the trial is "illusory" and based off of his memories, which explains why there aren't any foreign enemies, weapons, or environments. All of this is a giant mindfuck by the Master Sword, and it just looks this way for this Link. Another Link with different experiences may see it differently. It also explains why the trial's creator is Sword Monk and not Ak'a Hais Toh or something-Link just isn't very creative.
Unless those sheika monks are the Sages by BOTW time
@@Chaoruge91 I mean how can you rationalize a realm outside known existence? Why would those monks even be there? Are they beings that can be sensed but only visualized a certain way because Link can't truly perceive their form?
That's the thing - once we leave corporeal existence anything can be anything. That's why I don't see the point in connected the sacred realm to this or anything else that isn't stated. I just seems to me like Link is fightng his internalized monsters. That's the only real way to become one with the sword. That has as much grounding as any other theory, which is to say none. It's just a better plot devise.
They are clearly the trials of strength, courage and wisdom... and i remember failing the wisdom test
The trial of the sword was the most challenging thing I've ever done in a zelda game. And beating it was so satisfying.
The silent realm brought out the scariest enemies
The truest guardians that exist in there, hhhh shiver
Master, your joycons are low.
O my gosh!! I cant believe he did my video!! Im so excited! Thank you zeltik!! So glad you made a website I could submit my theory.
Your analysis are always on point, man. I mean it, you're truly amazing!
I love this theory, there's so much untold world building in this series and I love the connections made here.
I didnt even notice that they were posed like the sages. I mean when I counted that there was seven of them I figured it was referring to something but damn that is cool
The theories about BotW are by far the best part about it, the way everything is so mysterious and that its kind of up to us to figure out and make our own minds up about what has happened much like the characters within the game itself
The cunning brilliance of Aonuma and Miyamoto. While publically downplaying the importance of story, they build a world absolutely chalked full of it, only if one is willing to look for it.
Glad more people aren't upset about the lack of a more "spelled out story" and appreciate the minimalistic approach to exposition and a focus on exploration and details. I see so many posts of people who are upset or hoping to see a return of past characters in the sequel. I think this game was a return to form, like the OG legend of Zelda, where exploration was key and silly arguments over a timeline (which was never part of the series outside of fan service) can move aside for more interesting concepts.
Damn, I never noticed that the trial monks had the same poses as the seven sages sealing Ganondorf at the end of Ocarina of Time. I was just happy that each part of the trials were over, such amazing attention to detail! And I never knew about the seven Sages Symbols on the round "antechamber" before the doors to the Temple of Hylia at the end of Skyward Sword before either! You truly learn something new every day. I really like the idea that the Trial of the Sword is something mental that exists in Link's mind! (Maybe Fi herself plays are role in that.)
Hinoxen... now there’s a plural you don’t hear every day haha
Glad someone else heard that too lol
You always provide us with great Zelda content. Keep it up!
Bro I don't know how you do it but the way you edit the music and make transitions seamless while at the same time carrying a rhythm in your reading (audio book quality narration) is off the charts. I've seen your channel grow from a while ago and even though I don't always agree with your way of reasoning some lore, I think you bring something great to the community. I feel you're one of the guys who started growing this youtube sphere of Zelda theories akin to what VaatiVidya and EpicNameBro did for the Souls series. No matter the subject, you've got a knack for storytelling which you put to great use in doing what I've mentioned above. Great work!
Whoa this was a really interesting take on the Trial of the Sword. :o That's so cool!
@10:48
The Goddess Sword looks vaguely like the sword on the cover art for AoL...my favorite Zelda Game.
I’ve been binge watching your videos recently and it’s inspired me to go back and play ocarina of time and Majora’s mask on N64..... thank you
I thought the trial of the sword reminded me of a skyward sword silent realm
uyes
Zeltik, just want ya to know its because of your videos and enthusiasm that 2 years later I went and began breath of the wild. Currently downed two sacred beasts, and my god this game is amazing. Then you peel back the layers of this game with every vid ya drop...this game is masterpiece and cannot wait for boftw2!
I really gotta hand it to you with the background music. I love that you used tracks from so many different titles (TP, WW, SS, ALBTW, OOT, etc.) I love the use of Sky Keep for this one. Not only did it fit well, but it's such a great track that doesn't get much attention (since it was in a very small area of a not-as-liked game).
You're an excellent storyteller for sharing us the info about anything to do with The Legend of Zelda franchise, especially BOTW🙂👍🏾💯
Wow this theory is so cool! I just love how people behind the series watch over every detail and make connections with the older games and that just urges people to search 4 them , feels rewarding and satisfying! Can't wait 4 another theory, Zeltik u rock!
Skyword Sword was amazing. So underrated, I absolutely love it.
Zeltik, you never fail to blow my mind. This is a very convincing theory, and you gave be goosebumps on the last part!
You bring up a lot of good points in this video and your editing is spectacular! Keep up the amazing work👍😁
Omg that intro music you got is so good! But every time I see you post a video I already excited! Keep up the amazing work!
Again, Zeltik is Zelda lore king. Well done on another awesome deep look into Zelda!
Alright, Zeltik, I'll download the DLC. Aneurysms incoming...
Stevie. No doooonnnttt! It's so hard!!!!
Btw play champions ballad, its awesome
@@Littleton3513
I started last night. Wish me luck!
@@SharperDistinction 😭
*That transition from the intro to Hyrule Castle was smooth af and it gave me chills. Good job, Zelty*
Absolutely incredible. These are by far some of THE greatest videos on UA-cam.
That Forest Temple music is so good! That Sheikah Tower theme is so good!
that was incredible... I would love to see and explore the ascended dimension of the gods and the sacred realm
I've been listening to this channel while playing BoTW for the first time, and low and behold, I am working my way down the Trials to finish The Master Sword. You remind me of a LoZ, Vaata. Cheers, it makes up for the utter lack of music in this otherwise near perfect game.
If there's only one thing that link (no pun intended) Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Breath of The Wild, it's use of replacing the master sword to move forward.
And again, I'm blown away. I've always thought that the silent reall and trial of the sword seemed similar but I didn't think much of it. Now...imma go beat the trial of the sword again...
And the sages making the master sword, I've never thought about that
I really enjoy your videos, and your presentation is enjoyable in that you have a great voice and vocabulary for this kind of content. One thing that I don't quite enjoy, though, is that you tend to repeat yourself towards the end of the video. One way to avoid this is to provide an actual structured summary or simply hide the repeat by using synonyms. Keep up the good work, love your theories!
The Trial is seriously one of the best if not the best designed content in the whole franchise. Doesn't matter how often I play through it. It's a blast everytime.
Every mechanic, enemy and system gets used in it. Perfection.
I had this thought myself. Cool to see a video on it and the connections to other games.
The last monk represents Zelda in OOT, as he does the same pose that she does when she blasts Ganon and holds him down. BUT, more recently, he does the exact same pose as King Rauru in TotK when he uses his power to repel Ganondorf’s forces. It’s a neat detail that ties the Zonai King back to the rest of Zelda Lore, and even Princess Zelda herself.
I never noticed some of the things like the markings on Hylias temple about the sages being around way before I thought they were thanks Zeltik I will no longer be able to do homework because my mind was blown by this video
Thank you Kimble for suggesting this video idea! And thank you Zeltik for making it i didnt play BOTW unfortunately but this was amazing i love lore and i guarantee that it is the sacred realm! But i hope they uncover more about the Sacred Realm in future Zelda Titles
One of the only videos that I can truly and fully believe everything that’s said. Very well done
8: 10 Man, if that monk had just taught Link the Ki-Ko-Ho instead, he wouldn't be having this problem
I didn't notice the poses before, but I did think that the trial was connected to the sacred realm. Is always nice to see these theories match your crazy ideas XD
YALL KNOW I SMASHED THAT DAMN BELL!
In a previous video you mentioned that Link takes on an archetypal role of healer upon a diseased land. That kicking around in my head while watching this made me wonder if Link isn't only a healer, but a shaman? A shaman, in traditional cultures where it's still practiced, is a healer, a spiritual leader of sorts, a sorcerer, and was also at one point in history, a warrior who fought in the name of the god(s) who singled them out alongside the warriors of his community unit. Link seems to fulfill most if not all of these roles in every Zelda game I've played (no, I haven't played them all). He even walks between worlds like shamans do (Silent Realm, Sacred Realm, going back and forth through time, using timeshift stones, etc), though he's not a politician so you won't see him on a throne. He's a helper, relationship advisor, repairman, sorcerer and priest to a lesser extent, and is consistently chosen by the Goddess Hylia or her female descendants each time he is reincarnated during a time of need. Various occult sources informed by much older indigenous cultures also say that a family's blood curses and blood gifts are passed down through the females, while spirit-curses and spirit-gifts are passed through the males and almost never stay within the same bloodline unless the male whose spirit carries them is reincarnated into that same bloodline. Also, in these cultures, a woman can't become a shaman until she's entered into menopause, typically after a lifetime of training from the elder-women of the community (and after she's had the several kids expected of her by the community as well). Having studied these things out of interest over the years, it informs my views and opinions of the Zelda series as a whole as well as each individual game (that I've played, anyways). It also has me wondering about the cosmology of the Zelda universe as well as the entire pantheon of gods and their cthonic history as well: where did the three goddesses come from and who/what sired them? Was Demise's initial role to be something similar to Typhon, Apep, or Tezcatlipoca and the gods decided to dick around with mortal lives who ended up screwing things up? Oops, my brain and hands ran away with me again. Back on track: I feel that Link is something of a shaman, the god who chose him is Hylia, and the sacred item he uses to do his work and travel between worlds is the Master Sword. :-) I really did try to shorten this comment...
I have heard (I have never played Oot) that Zelda is also a sage and not only A sage, the leading(head) sage. And she has the tri force of wisdom. Which is a triangle. That is why I think the leading monk represents Zelda.
Both you and Kimble did a fantastic job!
God damn Zeltik.... Thank you for your thoughtfulness... You make this series more enjoyable.
Tri force: exists
3 goddesses: Imma head out now
I love this theory. It explains so well how the Trial could work and makes perfect sense.I always wondered how guardians corrupted by Calamity Ganon made it into the Trials, even though the other guardians in the normal shrines aren´t corrupted.
Never noticed that the illuminated design in the monk's chamber was Hyrule, that's so cool!
I have a theory about the Sacred Realm and why it looks the way it does.
The Sacred Realm is a parallel world connected to Hyrule and it changes to reflect the heart of the one who touches the Triforce.
The Sacred Realm is described as 'the Golden Land' in ALttP and in the art work shows many floating masses of land and the Book of Mudora says it's "a realm beyond sight, The sky shines gold, not blue."
The Sacred Realm looks the way it does in pre ALttP (before Ganon corrupted it) because the Goddess Chosen Hero (SS Link) was the last person to touch it, and the 'Golden Land' is the shape the Sacred Realm took as a reflection of that Link. SS Link came from The Sky which had may floating islands and bright skies.
We see the Sacred Realm again at the end of ALBW and it has the appearance of a normal land, blue skies, and high in the mountains. This is likely due to the fact that the Legendary Hero (ALttP Link) was the last to touch the Triforce at the end of ALttP and the Sacred Realm changed from the Dark World to this new mountain range.
Side note: We see the Hero of Hyrule hold the complete Triforce at the end of Zelda 2, but we never see the Sacred Realm that far into the timeline.
Same with ALBW Link and Zelda.
The Dark World appearance is a corrupt copy of Hyrule that was meant to serve Ganon's wish to be the ruler of the world. The Realm is a reflection of Ganon's heart as a twisted world with evil monsters and dark skies. This change happened in Ocarina of Time when Ganondorf touched the Triforce.
This part is a bit of speculation:
Before the Sacred Realm had the look of the Golden Land, it was in the form of the Silent Realm (as seen in SS) because it was reflecting Hylia's nature as the guardian of the Triforce, as she was presumably the last person to enter it, as well as the last person to touch the Triforce.
So timeline wise, the Sacred Realm had changed to fit the hearts of
Hylia (Silent Realm)
SS Link (Golden Land)
Ganondorf (Dark World)
ALttP Link (Mountain Realm)
ALBW Link and Zelda.
AoL Link
Various Kings of Hyrule have also held the Triforce, include the King seen in the manual of AoL and King Daphnes Hyrule of WW so we can assume the Sacred Realm has transformed thoes time's as well.
NintenTyr yo this is a super cool theory!
@@SpeedyMailman Much appreciated
It's actually kind of funny how the trial gets easier and easier as you go. The Beginner Trials is actually by far the hardest one of all, mainly due to Floor 10 and having crappy weapons in general.
I’m still awaiting the day where something in Zelda doesn’t fit into the lore like a perfect puzzle piece. This series is remarkable in how it manages to connect back to the other games.
This is why I love Zelda so much
That is because it doesn't go too far out of the way to make absolute stories the focal point. By design they set up a balance with the concept of the tri-force and the ones that embody it. This is why I think the series works much better with this sort of minimalistic approach to story telling and focuses on detailed worlds instead of explaining outright that the sacred realm and the silent realm are the same "place", even though they're non-corporeal ideas to begin with. I totally agree with you, I only wish others appreciated this concept more.
@@nocturne000 see you say that but skyward sword and twilight princess do ALOT of exposition and obscure references right out in the open, and theres alot of small lore they've managed to keep internally consistant when even most zelda fans can't.
@@Fanatic_Foremem That's what I said, right? I'm not saying things are inconsistent, I'm saying the universe was created in such a way to facilitate different ideas. I just mean if TP didn't exist, would it change anything in the overarching universe? No. And that's cool, it means ideas can be explored. The creators have stated they were just trying to make interesting games with fun new concepts. They were never concerned with a timeline or details that had to carry over perfectly into the other games. At least not in some absolute form. I also really don't like the exposition in those games. But I'm glad other people can enjoy it. I just like the approach they took with BOTW, where the details are there to find but not spelled out like a bad anime. Like, so many of these "theories" are just pedantic ideas that people reach pretty far in order to make some literal connection.
But regardless of my personal taste, yes I agree with you, I think Zelda does a good job at staying consistent, even when individual game plots can go in a pretty drastic direction sometimes.
That's more plausible than you might think.
The second half of very much inspired by what I'd read about the Triforce and a Link to The Past.
Another great video @Zeltik Nintendo should hire you to work on the next game in the series “BOTW 2” 😊
Your voice and your breakdowns are both fantastic.
I love this channel so much! Keep up the great work!
15min never passed so quickly. Great job
I'd like to add for reference as you stated the temple of time is in the heart of the sacred realm, in TP to enter the dungeon version of the temple of time he has to place the master sword in the pedestal of time to enter the dungeon. This is the key to entering the sacred realm as the temple is in the heart. Just a thought
Beating this trial is definitely the best part of the game Caz it’s hella satisfying to win
I love your style of video! Keep up the good work!
A cool possible theory:
Before Link, the Zonai may have held the triforce of courage, the same way the gerudo hold the triforce of power (Ganon) and the sheikah tribe holds the triforce of wisdom (Zelda -> Sheik).
They are said to be a magic wielding tribe that disappeared. They probably gave up their physical forms to restrain Ganon as seen in the BOTW 2 trailer, the blue-green hand holding him down. Due to the connection between the triforce of courage and the zonai, link is influenced by this magic. He is also seen in the tapestry with a green-blue arm.
When you said "hinoxen" at first I was like hmm... but no that checks out xD
If the Sheikah have the capacity to create and destroy gateways to the sacred realm, it would explain why the Master Sword had been moved to different non public locations after OoT... maybe.
Excellent theory!
Going back to your previous theory about how the lost woods and the great plateau swapped places, the master sword pedestal would be in a similar area to where the temple of time would have originally been, the entrance has stayed in the same spot
I love all your zelda videos! the botw ones are the best! Keep up the good work
The fact that the statement itself eludes to the sacred realm (illusory realm of sacred power) is what really sells it.
A bit off topic, but I love that Wind Waker Link always looks tired and fed up with everyone's bullshit. It's hilarious to me, because it really hits home that this particular Link isn't some descendant of knights or hero groomed to be the Hero of [Noun], but just some kid from the sticks that got roped into it.
So many references to SS. I can't wait to finally get to play it.
I personally think the Trial of the Sword is just a simulation made by the Sheikah with an ancient computer powered by and ancient furnace.
10:48 Bear in mind that these legends are often spoke via word of mouth rather than being written down. Thus details might be lost or changed based on the speaker.