I actually love that. Seeing a part of Link's darkness. He's always the pure hero who saves Hyrule, but everyone has a part of darkness inside and Link's isn't shown enough. I want more of that Link tempted by darkness but always returning to light because he's the hero. Twilight Princess is my favorite of all Zelda games btw
Honestly, one of the creepiest details here is that, when Ilia goes to attack Link in the vision, she's caught off guard. Not because Link was able to fight her off, but because she saw too late that Link had turned on her first.
I agree with everything you said except for one thing: To me, then and now, when I played it and all these years since, The illias to me represented all of Link's desires. All the things he could achieve with the power of the fused shadows: The love of Illia included. Or maybe even the idea of the adoration of women as part of that power, whether given willfully or against their will...Point is, to me it seemed Link was thinking of all the things he could have, yes, with the power of the fused shadows, before coming to and realizing he had fallen to the temptation in that vision, thus why he drops to his knees. Either way, great video!
I came to a similar conclusion. Link in the early stages of the game is more focused on saving his friends from the village rather than being the true hero. Thus the Fused Shadow would be tempting as it would offer an easy solution to protect the ones he cares about forever. The falling of the many Ilias I think directly represents Link focusing on the people he cares about so much that he goes insane.
@@RegentofArrako a few months ago they announced that they started its production. We don't have an exact date but we can assume it won't take as long as breath of the wild 1. I would guess that it'll come out mid 2021 at the earliest and early 2022 at the latest
MaskedNintendoBandit: He’s running towards the triforce right? No he’s actually running towards Ad: BUY GORILLA GLUE Me: WHAT IS HE RUNNING TOWARDS!!!!??!!!
All this is making me think about that “majora’s mask and the fused shadow were from the same tribe” theory. It’s also making me think about fierce deity Link, too, and how his eyes are pupil - less And what not. Just like that interloper.
I just think that maybe the fierce deity was gifted his powers, but his power and rage blinded him. Kinda like how Link’s eyes where pupiless when he killed ‘Illia’. I just think corruption found it’s way to deity, too. I mean, the description under the mask is “Could this mask be as evil as Majora’s?” Or something along those lines. This is the first time I made a theory so I’m just saying a thought that went through my mind. That’s all. :)
I like the idea of all the darkness scattered around the games having a connection. That there is more than malice and ganon around. after all, we also got lorule.
Funny, this cutscene didn't hit me with creepiness and take me out of the game. You know what did? When Link thought he defeated the Twilit Arachnid Armogohma, but shock appeared on his face to reveal the battle wasn't done, and he had to kill the "real," albeit tiny, monster controlling the boss of the temple. It was a bit of a fourth wall break in my eyes. It didn't proceed with the boss being dead and me getting a heart container per usual. The game was like "Nope! Not yet!" Sent a chill down my spine. Fitting for spiders, I guess.
I always thought it was really impactful that Link goes through this whole game like a master, gritting his teeth and taking on every challenge with a grunt, and that this vision is the thing that brings him to his knees, seeing his own weakness and what was at stake truly broke him.
Fair assessment, but when you mentioned Link's image being transferred to one of the spellcasters, I think that it's worth noting that this also represents Link's perspective, as guided by Lanayru, being shifted across the vision. This has the undertones that A) Lanayru wants Link to see that the consequences of lust for power are felt by all, no matter how powerful one becomes, and 2) Link should empathize with everyone, including those that have been set apart and those that have set *themselves* apart. Those casters, too, were made by the goddesses; they were people with people-level potentials, rights, desires, and needs.
Oh. Y'noticed it. It was teachin' him about the fact that with the consequences of that lust fer power, everybody's affected. It was also teachin' him to be more empathetic with everybody who had his pain. There's also the Biblical symbolism.
11:07 I feel like the 'last of the interlopers' was their banishment rather than them being offed by the light spirits. This is because Midna states that her kind were banished, and as it seems, only the Twili are able to use the power of the Fused Shadows. They also seem to be the only beings able to touch them without losing themselves to the darkness of the Fused Shadows.
So basically its saying that Link isn't special & if he wasn't careful of the Fused Shadow then the darkness inside him (Dark Link) would take over? Sounds kinda cool to me :P
I always took the blinded eyes as "THose blinded by power" and with the returning of his eyes before he is killed is him/Them realizing that their choices will negatively impact them. I also saw the interloper taking his appearance as that he may also be taken and tempted by that power or those who were tempted were among anyone. I also thought the Interlopers were the ancestors of the Twili so I mean, I guess it makes sense. This whole scene paints a grim image on Hyrule's history- especially in the sense that It implies people were willing to murder and betray one another for the Triforce/Sacred Realm. I mean, they "Ran for the power so greatly placed before them" which also shows the Fused Shadow in a way that- 1. It's blocking the Sacred Realm and 2. it was truly only power they wanted. The Dark Interlopers just vaporizing link can show how badly the situation really became- that until the spirits were sent to seal them away, the were vastly unopposed.
This is why I realize only now that I should have DEFENITIVELY not played this game as a 6 year old when the age rating was double my age... I still fucking love it tho ;)
I played it at around the same age but I never got anywhere near that far in the game. But I remember being spooked by wolf Link and the Weird gate to the Twilight Hylia.
As a Christian I always thought about parallels between the bible and the Zelda series, since to me it's obvious there's some inspiration taken there. Glad to see I wasn't the only one lol
It's not only obvious; it's explicitly stated. It's hard to dig them up nowadays because so many publications like Nintendo Power have fallen by the wayside, but developers have stated multiple times that the original religion for TLoZ was Christianity, not their original (based on an amalgam of Christian and Pagan elements) concept, and their symbology and overall messages are born from Christian morality.
I always thought that this entire war that was mentioned was the Era of Chaos and the interloper war. Not the Hylian Civil war, mainly because the interlopers were the people with high levels of magical power who were sent to the twilight realm. I mean, am i right or wrong? Cuz i thought that was canon and now I'm questioning my entire life rn lmao
Era of Chaos is when the people went to war over the Triforce (some time after the events of Skyward Sword). The "Interloper War" took place within this, as beings highly adept in magic appeared and tried to take the Triforce and take over the Sacred Realm, but the Light Spirits intervened and banish this group to what we know as the Twilight Realm and seal away their great magic in what we know as the Fused Shadow. Rauru builds the Temple of Time to seal away the Sacred Realm entrance seemingly ending the war and the Kingdom of Hyrule was formed shortly after. The Hyrulean Civil War is quite different, and we don't know how or why it even started, just that it was conflicts among many different races, and it stopped when the King of Hyrule quells the war and unifies the people of Hyrule under his banner. This happened shortly before Ocarina of Time. And the Imprisoning War is also different, as it happens only in the Downfall Timeline sometime after Ocarina of Time (when the Hero is defeated instead of victorious).
Admiral Snakbar what you mentioned is what I always took it as but in all honesty I never understood this cutscene or what the interlopers actually were or who..
@@codyrisling1718 The cutscene was an illustration of the war that took place long, long ago. The "characters" we see are mere placeholders to represent different parties: Link and Illia at the beginning were meant to represent common folk that eventually turned against each other (shown by the blank eyes). Dark Links were meant to represent the "interlopers who excelled in magic" that were eventually banished to the Twilight Realm (ie. the ancestors of the modern Twili). Blank-eye'd Link becoming one of the interlopers was the most confusing, but my best guess is that maybe he was originally a commoner that "switched sides" (ie. join the dark interlopers) and mastered magic among them, but that part is just speculation on my part. The "screaming Link" part is him (and the rest of the interlopers) getting banished to the Twilight Realm and having their magic sealed. As stated, the Interlopers were the ancestors of the modern Twili who tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm and take control of the Triforce for themselves. They initially lived in the light world with the rest of the races and greatly excelled in magic.
@@IamCanadian3333 yeah, so i was basically correct in that aspect. I knew what happened in the interloper war, and i was confused as to why maskednintendobandit said that the event caused the civil war. As more evidence to this, the word "interlopers" is highlighted in red to signify that yes, these are the same interlopers as in the interloper war.
The Hyrulean Civil War (mentioned in Ocarina of time) and the "Interloper War" (mentioned in Twilight Princess) are actually different events that take place during different times.
@@stuffz1757 They do both take place before OOT...they just happened at very different times. Era of Chaos is where the "Interloper War" took place. The Hyrulean Civil War took place far later, as Link, the Hero of Time (the protagonist of the game) was just an infant when the war was still raging, while the Era of Chaos was more ancient, having take place some time after the events of Skyward Sword, but before Minish Cap (which it too predates OOT).
These two wars can't be the same. The sacred realm was sealed away and hidden in the temple of light deep within the church (I only know the german for oot's building, so sorry for simply calling it a church). If the wars were the same, that must mean that the church is just a few years old and the the sacred realm wouldn't be a secret protected by the Royal family because everybody would be still able to remember it.
It is a perfect demonstration of how people, even the most innocent can be corrupted. Especially when the power of something so unfathomable and beyond imagination is at stake. All will fight for it, either out of anger, fear, or greed and ambition. That's when a person becomes evil. When they will stop at nothing to get what they want and throw everything away just to obtain it.
In Extreme Cases a Dictator but that's in Very Extreme Cases Throw Everything away that sounds Like Putin XI or a Hitler type and that's a Villain Type for sure when you Look At the Power a AI could give Someone it might be Tempting People can Become Evil Easier Than People Realize
The thing I love with that cutescene is that, after the vision, we can see Link panting, terrified by what he just saw. When I first played this game I was young, and seeing that adult Link just as sacred as me is probably the reason why Twilight Princess Link is my favorite. He's not really expressive, but when he is it really hits you.
I remember this scene so vividly. It always felt like a strong warning to get to know myself. Everyone has a light and darkness in their heart and it's up themselves to keep sure they are on the appropriate side when it comes to it.
I thought the illia rain was more meant to represent lust, a mortal temptation that link could better associate with the temptation of the fused shadows. Since why would victims plunging to their death be laughing and why would like want multiple ilias to die when he's been doing most of this for her so far.
Although I think this definitely covered the overall message, if you wanted you could even do a second video that covered what the original Japanese games say happened and elaborate on what it means for the franchise. In the Japanese version of the games, it's never stated that the point where they left Hyrule was known as the Sacred Realm; it simply says that the point where they left is where the Triforce was left behind. The term "Sacred Realm" in Japan is akin to the term "Holy Land" and is used interchangeably over there as both a name for what I'll call Hyrule Proper and what we know ubiquitiously as the Sacred Realm. The original version doesn't refer to the antagonists in the vision as "Interlopers" either. They're simply those adapt with dark magic that went on a campaign to subjugate Hyrule and presumably claim the Triforce. Given the new context, what I believe is shown at the beginning is the Triforce resting in Hyrule Proper. Why would it be in Hyrule Proper? Although it's yet to be revealed if the Triforce had ever rested there before its discovery in the Silent/Sacred Realm (the opening scene of Skyward Sword suggests that it could have been given a scene where its being worshipped by humans) we do know that it stays there for at least a short time after the end of Skyward Sword. But why would we presume that it stayed there any longer than that? Because of Zelda's indifference to a parable passed down by Impa from the Goddess Hylia herself: that the very existence of the Triforce should be hidden from mankind lest... disaster ensue. What does Zelda then decide to do? She not only allows but I presume (along with Link and Groose) encourages more citizens from Skyloft to descend to the Surface despite the fact that the Triforce is not yet hidden away. If this is the era where all beings are balanced in light, this could indeed be understandable due to the fact that very little ill will being has been displayed by any of Hyrule's citizens at that point. Zelda may have even presumed that the Triforce would act as a vigil of the coming of a new age and good will, going on to become the iconic symbol we see so prominently displayed around Hyrule. The Triforce then could have been kept in the possession of the Royal Family until further events led to the realization of the parable passed down by Impa. What is this realization? The very thing we see happen in this vision. Notice the fact that piece of land that the Triforce rests over throughout the vision retains the little dust particles left behind by Farore. These particles represent life as shown in the original vision in Ocarina of Time and yet they never fade, nor is the strip of land given a golden tinge or blessed with any kind of blue aura indicative of the Sacred Realm. This and the fact that the common people of Hyrule became incensed with greed to commit travesties in order to claim the Triforce suggests to me that they were made aware of its power and the fact that it was hidden somewhere not in the Sacred Realm but Hyrule Proper. The sorcerors' success in their campaign to subjugate Hyrule and with it the possibility of claiming the Triforce I think not only drew people to finding the Triforce but also to join the ranks of the future Twili (though I admit that this may be a bit conjecture). Nonetheless, the Light Spirits descend and seal away the sorceror's and the Fused Shadows. The Triforce too is implied to be sealed away, possibly for the first time in the part of the Sacred Realm guarded by the Temple of Time. Then ends the vision.
I don't think I agree with your theory of the triforce being in Hyrule proper and the Japanese translation of "sacred realm" vs. "Holy Land," because in aLttP, the entire dark world is said to be what was once the sacred realm, now corrupted. In this case, it means that the sacred realm is indeed an entire parallel version of Hyrule. This would contradict your suggestion that the sacred realm is simply Hyrule proper and that the triforce was hidden in the regular realm.
It depends on the context. In Lanayru's vision, he refers to Hyrule as "the Sacred Land Hyrule" instead of just "Sacred Land" the official name of the Sacred Realm in Japan.
Opposite of what I thought, considering the power of the tri-force was seen visible only within the Twilight Realm. However I suppose that could just be a way of protection in that world. Either way, my thought process is that the Fused Shadows and the Tri-force are one and the same, yet opposites of each other. The fused shadow being the tainted version of the Tri-force. There definitely is something important about things being mirrored, the entrance to the Twilight Realm itself is a mirror after all.
This. This is what 13 year old me had always wanted to hear, all those years ago: that Link too, is capable of having a darkness in his heart that could manifest in many ways (ergo Water Temple in Ocarina of Time). What Nintendo did by creating this scene was demonstrate, in a beautiful way, how the darkness that hovers over Hyrule is the same darkness that lingers in every human heart, and that the great Hero (of every incarnation) is not exempt from this human flaw. The spirit of the hero is an ancient, yet pure immortal light that drives him to do the goddesses' will in every game, but the mortal bodies it inhabits (these incarnations, these Links from each timeline) are hylian (and by extension, humans, like Gerudos). And all humans are susceptible to being possessed by that darkness. Link is no exception. I love how closely it connects to Biblical lore. Link and Illia in their humble Ordon outfits represent humanity (Adam and Eve), the goddesses warn humanity not to seek the triforce (as God warns Adam not to eat the forbidden fruit). The fused shadows are a tainted source of power that tempts its users (as the snake tempts Eve). Unlike Midna, who uses the fused shadows for tainted revenge, Link may want to use the fused shadows for good, but eventually he too (like Midna) would fall under its influence, for as the Bible says; "The Spirit is willing but the body is weak". Man I love Twilight Princess.
The scariest part of all this is that the fact that for a moment the warning actually became true and link actually started to turn evil. But then he snapped out it and remained good.
I've just connected the dots. The Zonai are the Interlopers! Strong magic wielders who suddenly vanished. We can use Wolf Link. We can find Midna's Fused Shadow in Master Trials. The hand in Ganondorf's chest is Twili colored with Zonai bracelet symbols in a Zonai cavern with the same symbols on the Fused Shadow! We are dealing with Zonai/Interloper/Twilight magic! I am convinced that is Midna's arm she attacked and sacrificed, or she can regrow limbs. Also, the circular "mirror" we all considered as remnant of the Mirror of Twilight is but a piece remaining. When Midna destroyed it at the end of Twilight Princess, she did so completely along with the words, "Link...I...see you later." How did she/they come back without the Mirror...or did they use the mirror? And why does it look different in Breath of the Wild...unless it is not the same mirror?
One of the Zelda theory channels has a video about this exact theory... I can't remember which channel cuz I watch several. Edit: ua-cam.com/video/QaDvoxyvkvs/v-deo.html
@@Margar02 That is one of the best theory videos I have ever watched. Thank you, again, for sharing that. #Zelda Lore definitely deserves more subscribers.
His scream was similar to majoras mask when you put a mask on, seems like they sealed them into fused shadows similar to how skull kid traps souls in masks.
I've just thought of what a great idea a book on each of the main Zelda games (as an analysis). Especially for theories like this. It would be like a handbook to Hyrule's mysteries.
I actually always thought of Link’s reaction to the falling Ilias as lust. The fused shadows are very powerful and deceive its bearer into thinking that it could grant its bearer their greatest desire, thus beginning their descent into madness and destroying everything they hold dear. Since Ilia is Link’s love interest in Twilight Princess (please don’t come after me for saying that Zelink/Midlink people), Link’s greatest desire is Ilia’s love. The desire the fused shadows deceived Link into believing it could grant for him. Link smiles at the thought of being able to force Ilia to love him and it’s disturbing to see him nearly give into his lust and be tempted to do this selfish and vile thing his best friend since childhood. Forcing Ilia to love him against her will is the gateway to Link being willing to do more horrific things to more people he loves until he finally loses everything goes insane. Thankfully, Link snaps out of it and is horrified with himself for nearly giving into the temptation. I loved your analysis on this scene (especially since it’s such a difficult one to analyze), but I’m going to have to disagree with you about the falling Ilias, but that’s fine that we don’t agree and that’s why it’s fun to watch other interpretations 😊
I thought this too!!! Like the way the camera slowly pans down her body as she descends downwards kinda gave that creepy vibe of lust. I think she also symbolizes innocence, (with the way she’s always smiling and giggling) and the multiple copies of her falling downward could be representing all the other innocent victims that could be affected (maybe even killed?) if Link decides he wants power.
@@mycelium_6508 Yeah, because I feel like, if it were to represent Link’s willingness to kill innocent people and/or his loved ones, it would have been everyone in his life falling from the sky (e.g. Rusl, Collin, etc.) and I don’t think that they would be laughing, but the fact that it was just Ilia and she was laughing makes me more inclined to believe that that part was Lanayru telling Link “See? This is how the fused shadows will try to tempt you…” by appealing to Link’s lust and he almost succumbed the temptation. Also, I just feel like Link’s reaction to the Ilias is that of lust more than anything else. With that said, I suppose that it really does boil down to interpretation, but it’s crazy that Nintendo would show lust from one of the main hero of the game and that’s why the Hero of Twilight is my favorite Link because, instead of being a flat character, he was given all of these different nuances and even this scene where he struggles with temptation.
Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game. I was 8 and I truly had struggles playing the game, because I was scared of seeing anything else like that scene.
Ok but who were the Interlopers? Interloper makes it sound like they don't belong, don't belong in creation? Where did they come from, are they a refrence to wherever Demise came from?
I think the only thing that is certain is that the descendants of the Interlopers became the Twili. It might have been the Gerudo or the Sheikah. I don't remember the full theory, but both races are mostly absent in Twilight Princess. (Impaz, the old lady in Hidden Village, I think was the last of the Sheikah)
i think they have not been called interlopers before they were banned into the Twilight dimension, this would be a name that would refer to them at the time that this game takes place because they switched dimensions.
I'd say this sounds like the most logical conclusion, albeit I'd like to make one clarification: When you say the Dark Interlopers were "presumably killed by the light spirits", this may not entirely be true. This dark tribe is the same one from which the Twili are descended from, as Midna explains and as is evidenced by the presence of the Fused Shadow that Midna still carries; the tribe was sealed away in the Twilight Realm and over time evolved into beings that shunned the light, but also were shunned by it, both figuratively and literally. The Twilight Realm is an eternal prison, which was why Ganondorf was sent there after his botched execution. Now, here's where the aforementioned clarification came to play. As we know that Midna's people are descended from this tribe (this information can be gleaned from Midna herself, by the way, if you want to check my facts), the tribe therefore was not entirely killed off. It's not explicitly stated, but it can be assumed that either all of them were imprisoned, or only the major instigators of the conflict were executed. This information changes very little of your theory on the meaning behind the cutscene, but I just wanted to clear that up.
I actually didn't think much about this cutscene because I didn't understand what was going on, but now that you explained it, I know that this is the DARKEST thing I have ever saw/heard of... Jeez I feel so weird now...
It may be creepy, yes, but this cutscene is one of the Zelda series’ most artistic moments, and it’s a stunning moment among many great moments in this game. Seeing the cutscene again in this video left me speechless and you, Sir, have nailed the analysis. Thank you. Video games. Are. Art.
Damn if the goddesses feared the fused shadow so much to the point they had to seal it, Ganondorf is truly a monster considering how easily he defeated the fused shadow with just the triforce of power under his command.
Thank you for a) documenting the actual scene, in its full context, b) giving such a detailed break down and interpretation, and c) being the first person I've found that actually went more in depth into the "interlopers" that many reference in timeline explanations.
Twilight Princess will be forever my favorite Zelda game of all time. The style is so beautiful, the story and the world are very interesting to explore... There is a dark feeling every where. Zant is absolutely fenomenal, and one of the best antagonists I have ever seen!
I played this game for the first time about three years ago. Ocarina and Majoras Mask were always my favorite. When I played Twilight Princess I was blown away. It instantly became my favorite Zelda game maybe my favorite game ever. Its just incredible!
i always thought that link changing clothes had a different meaning. Link has two sets of clothes(for the sake of the argument): his civilian clothes that he wears in the beginning of the game and his hero's tunic which kinda translates into knight armour in my mind. so i thought that in the cutscene when link was in his civilian clothes - he represented ordinary hylian minding his business, but when link changes into his tunic - he represented a soldier trying to protect the triforce or maybe more bold he represented the hero who was present at the time of the interlopers and got corrupted by the dark magics. i mean we see the tunic run towards the triforce THEN the trio of dark links appear AND THEN the fused shadow appears. but i love your idea of switching between storytelling and half-story-half-warning-telling.
What's the creepiest part of Twilight Princess?
Um this one or maybe arbiters grounds
This cutscene lol
The death of the hero of time how his soul was trapped until his descended spirit came
Can you love me?
I’d say everything of Arbiters ground
I think the true meaning of this is actually a look at the weather forecast.
Cloudy, with a chance of Ilia
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I actually love that. Seeing a part of Link's darkness. He's always the pure hero who saves Hyrule, but everyone has a part of darkness inside and Link's isn't shown enough. I want more of that Link tempted by darkness but always returning to light because he's the hero.
Twilight Princess is my favorite of all Zelda games btw
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I agree
Yessss I want more flawed protagonists and showing their weaknesses and imperfections and humanity. 😍
Mine too
Actually that's probably why Link is stoic 🤔
I never tought about why Link is smiling after Ilia starts falling and now i'm freked out.
Me too. Like is Horney lol
Me neither, I just kinda thought it was the angle what with the weird Wii graphics
He is smiling as he is imagining waking up knowing that Ilia won't be able to kidnap Epona and scold him anymore.
It always freaked me out, but I never knew why he smiled. Now I do, AND I AM STILL FREAKED OUT.
It's supposed to scare you into behaving, is it not?
Honestly, one of the creepiest details here is that, when Ilia goes to attack Link in the vision, she's caught off guard. Not because Link was able to fight her off, but because she saw too late that Link had turned on her first.
I agree with everything you said except for one thing:
To me, then and now, when I played it and all these years since, The illias to me represented all of Link's desires. All the things he could achieve with the power of the fused shadows: The love of Illia included. Or maybe even the idea of the adoration of women as part of that power, whether given willfully or against their will...Point is, to me it seemed Link was thinking of all the things he could have, yes, with the power of the fused shadows, before coming to and realizing he had fallen to the temptation in that vision, thus why he drops to his knees. Either way, great video!
I came to a similar conclusion. Link in the early stages of the game is more focused on saving his friends from the village rather than being the true hero. Thus the Fused Shadow would be tempting as it would offer an easy solution to protect the ones he cares about forever. The falling of the many Ilias I think directly represents Link focusing on the people he cares about so much that he goes insane.
Yup I agree with you solid conclusion
The Dragon's Cave this is... really smart
I think both explanations are pretty valid, but I like this one a bit better
This was my conclusion as well.
BOTW2 is supposed to be creepier?
Great.
I can't wait for the second BOTW! Love the dark aspect of the game 💀. The creeper the better.
Squishy Dude when is it coming out?
@@RegentofArrako a few months ago they announced that they started its production. We don't have an exact date but we can assume it won't take as long as breath of the wild 1. I would guess that it'll come out mid 2021 at the earliest and early 2022 at the latest
@@connie40star the aww man the better
im Afraid...i miss my bby boy but i also want to sleep at night
MaskedNintendoBandit: He’s running towards the triforce right? No he’s actually running towards
Ad: BUY GORILLA GLUE
Me: WHAT IS HE RUNNING TOWARDS!!!!??!!!
link wants gorilla glue.
Of course!
Lol
All this is making me think about that “majora’s mask and the fused shadow were from the same tribe” theory. It’s also making me think about fierce deity Link, too, and how his eyes are pupil - less And what not. Just like that interloper.
So you're saying that the savior of termina is an interloper? Explain.
I just think that maybe the fierce deity was gifted his powers, but his power and rage blinded him. Kinda like how Link’s eyes where pupiless when he killed ‘Illia’. I just think corruption found it’s way to deity, too. I mean, the description under the mask is “Could this mask be as evil as Majora’s?” Or something along those lines. This is the first time I made a theory so I’m just saying a thought that went through my mind. That’s all. :)
Oh that...makes sense.......COOL!
@@adakaitekota316 I love your theory.
I like the idea of all the darkness scattered around the games having a connection.
That there is more than malice and ganon around.
after all, we also got lorule.
My guy link looked high AF in that cutscenes
Maybe he was. The Light Spirit gave him a 'vision'. Who knows if the vision was influenced by outside forces?
Well he does have an obsession with pot......'s
Yo deadass I thought he was just thirsty for them ilias
I bet you the spirit shuved drugs down his throat 😂
Wireless ayahuasca
Funny, this cutscene didn't hit me with creepiness and take me out of the game. You know what did? When Link thought he defeated the Twilit Arachnid Armogohma, but shock appeared on his face to reveal the battle wasn't done, and he had to kill the "real," albeit tiny, monster controlling the boss of the temple. It was a bit of a fourth wall break in my eyes. It didn't proceed with the boss being dead and me getting a heart container per usual. The game was like "Nope! Not yet!" Sent a chill down my spine. Fitting for spiders, I guess.
I was honestly like, "What's this?! Where's my heart container and calm music?!"
One of my funniest moments in the game without question.
Snow Flake. . . . .
lmao, this was funny though..
I honestly thought that bit was pretty funny.
Majora’s mask was so much creepier. Twilight Princess wasn’t creep at all beside what you just talked about with the spiders. I got arachnophobia.
It was the confusion, too. Maybe he was like, "Hey. Why the hell didn't it work? There's somethin' goin' on here. Guess it ain't over yet."
They need twilight princess on switch already!
540565 I would love a sequel for twilight princess omg
Yeah
I want that
I want all the Zelda games to be remade for Switch
@@selestielwolf7949 agreed
I always thought it was really impactful that Link goes through this whole game like a master, gritting his teeth and taking on every challenge with a grunt, and that this vision is the thing that brings him to his knees, seeing his own weakness and what was at stake truly broke him.
When I first saw this, I just thought Link had gone completely insane.
Legend of Zelda: Link loses his fucking mind
All i leard is that Link has a drug problem and doesn't give a heck about hyrule or himself
@@xxscribbledragonxx9744 lmao
@@xxscribbledragonxx9744 that would be a good game lol
Creepy Cutscene: Ends creepily
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Fair assessment, but when you mentioned Link's image being transferred to one of the spellcasters, I think that it's worth noting that this also represents Link's perspective, as guided by Lanayru, being shifted across the vision.
This has the undertones that A) Lanayru wants Link to see that the consequences of lust for power are felt by all, no matter how powerful one becomes, and 2) Link should empathize with everyone, including those that have been set apart and those that have set *themselves* apart. Those casters, too, were made by the goddesses; they were people with people-level potentials, rights, desires, and needs.
Oh. Y'noticed it. It was teachin' him about the fact that with the consequences of that lust fer power, everybody's affected. It was also teachin' him to be more empathetic with everybody who had his pain. There's also the Biblical symbolism.
That time when Zelda went full Neon Genesis Evangelion.
That's what I was thinking!!! The duplicated Ilia scene was like the Rei scene from EOE
FR!!!!!!!
and link’s screaming like shinji’s constant screaming lol
Get in the Divine Beast Link!
At least this one make sense
"Feeling impatient, skip to this time of the video"
Me: skips it cause impatient
Video: 2 unskippable ads appear
Me: *TRIGGERED*
Lol so relatable
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I mean...
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11:07 I feel like the 'last of the interlopers' was their banishment rather than them being offed by the light spirits.
This is because Midna states that her kind were banished, and as it seems, only the Twili are able to use the power of the Fused Shadows. They also seem to be the only beings able to touch them without losing themselves to the darkness of the Fused Shadows.
@@ripclaw3008 That's literally stated explicitly in the game.
So basically its saying that Link isn't special & if he wasn't careful of the Fused Shadow then the darkness inside him (Dark Link) would take over? Sounds kinda cool to me :P
Cool, creepy- all the same right? ;)
I love that part of the theory. I wish Link would get more characterization like this more often.
*explanation end*
*Castle town music plays*
Me: I'm no longer spooked
same XD
I always took the blinded eyes as "THose blinded by power" and with the returning of his eyes before he is killed is him/Them realizing that their choices will negatively impact them. I also saw the interloper taking his appearance as that he may also be taken and tempted by that power or those who were tempted were among anyone. I also thought the Interlopers were the ancestors of the Twili so I mean, I guess it makes sense. This whole scene paints a grim image on Hyrule's history- especially in the sense that It implies people were willing to murder and betray one another for the Triforce/Sacred Realm. I mean, they "Ran for the power so greatly placed before them" which also shows the Fused Shadow in a way that- 1. It's blocking the Sacred Realm and 2. it was truly only power they wanted. The Dark Interlopers just vaporizing link can show how badly the situation really became- that until the spirits were sent to seal them away, the were vastly unopposed.
I like the way the this game puts Link in a position where he essentially walks the thin path between light and shadow
This is why I realize only now that I should have DEFENITIVELY not played this game as a 6 year old when the age rating was double my age...
I still fucking love it tho ;)
Chicca Nonsocosascrivere Same age when I first played😂. I am now a senior in high school
I was the same age when I first played it... it was the first Zelda game I ever played :,)
I'm currently double your age and this still creeps me out.
6 years old? I was 3 when I was introduced to this game...
I played it at around the same age but I never got anywhere near that far in the game. But I remember being spooked by wolf Link and the Weird gate to the Twilight Hylia.
All I learned is that Link has a foot fetish
All the floating feet
Then he would be GREAT on Nickelodeon
Zadorien Production’s HAHAHAH ITS SAD I KNOW WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT
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r/cursedcomments
Link: Adam
Ilya: eve
Dark links: snake
Sacred Realm: Paradies
Dark crystal/Triforce: the “forbidden fruit”
As a Christian I always thought about parallels between the bible and the Zelda series, since to me it's obvious there's some inspiration taken there. Glad to see I wasn't the only one lol
It's not only obvious; it's explicitly stated. It's hard to dig them up nowadays because so many publications like Nintendo Power have fallen by the wayside, but developers have stated multiple times that the original religion for TLoZ was Christianity, not their original (based on an amalgam of Christian and Pagan elements) concept, and their symbology and overall messages are born from Christian morality.
@@ivaldi13 If the shield in the original wasn't enough evidence lol
3 goddesses = holy trinity
EXACTLY! A friend and I were having this discussion, and now I cant see the Zelda games any other way
I always thought that this entire war that was mentioned was the Era of Chaos and the interloper war. Not the Hylian Civil war, mainly because the interlopers were the people with high levels of magical power who were sent to the twilight realm. I mean, am i right or wrong? Cuz i thought that was canon and now I'm questioning my entire life rn lmao
No, that.. that sound about right to me.
Era of Chaos is when the people went to war over the Triforce (some time after the events of Skyward Sword). The "Interloper War" took place within this, as beings highly adept in magic appeared and tried to take the Triforce and take over the Sacred Realm, but the Light Spirits intervened and banish this group to what we know as the Twilight Realm and seal away their great magic in what we know as the Fused Shadow. Rauru builds the Temple of Time to seal away the Sacred Realm entrance seemingly ending the war and the Kingdom of Hyrule was formed shortly after.
The Hyrulean Civil War is quite different, and we don't know how or why it even started, just that it was conflicts among many different races, and it stopped when the King of Hyrule quells the war and unifies the people of Hyrule under his banner. This happened shortly before Ocarina of Time.
And the Imprisoning War is also different, as it happens only in the Downfall Timeline sometime after Ocarina of Time (when the Hero is defeated instead of victorious).
Admiral Snakbar what you mentioned is what I always took it as but in all honesty I never understood this cutscene or what the interlopers actually were or who..
@@codyrisling1718 The cutscene was an illustration of the war that took place long, long ago. The "characters" we see are mere placeholders to represent different parties: Link and Illia at the beginning were meant to represent common folk that eventually turned against each other (shown by the blank eyes). Dark Links were meant to represent the "interlopers who excelled in magic" that were eventually banished to the Twilight Realm (ie. the ancestors of the modern Twili). Blank-eye'd Link becoming one of the interlopers was the most confusing, but my best guess is that maybe he was originally a commoner that "switched sides" (ie. join the dark interlopers) and mastered magic among them, but that part is just speculation on my part. The "screaming Link" part is him (and the rest of the interlopers) getting banished to the Twilight Realm and having their magic sealed.
As stated, the Interlopers were the ancestors of the modern Twili who tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm and take control of the Triforce for themselves. They initially lived in the light world with the rest of the races and greatly excelled in magic.
@@IamCanadian3333 yeah, so i was basically correct in that aspect. I knew what happened in the interloper war, and i was confused as to why maskednintendobandit said that the event caused the civil war. As more evidence to this, the word "interlopers" is highlighted in red to signify that yes, these are the same interlopers as in the interloper war.
When the teacher and principal takes away your phone
"They hid away the magic they had mastered"
Terrifying cutscene: ends
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the creepy scene or what i call it "links mental breakdown"
Lol yes u understand
I always thought that Link was just going crazy when he smiled. Thank you so much for clearing all of this up.
The Hyrulean Civil War (mentioned in Ocarina of time) and the "Interloper War" (mentioned in Twilight Princess) are actually different events that take place during different times.
ah shit.
@@stuffz1757 They do both take place before OOT...they just happened at very different times. Era of Chaos is where the "Interloper War" took place. The Hyrulean Civil War took place far later, as Link, the Hero of Time (the protagonist of the game) was just an infant when the war was still raging, while the Era of Chaos was more ancient, having take place some time after the events of Skyward Sword, but before Minish Cap (which it too predates OOT).
These two wars can't be the same. The sacred realm was sealed away and hidden in the temple of light deep within the church (I only know the german for oot's building, so sorry for simply calling it a church).
If the wars were the same, that must mean that the church is just a few years old and the the sacred realm wouldn't be a secret protected by the Royal family because everybody would be still able to remember it.
@@btothekfromg5973 "Temple of Time"
@@Margar02
Oh man... of course. XD
Now I fell pretty stupid.
Thank you for the reminder. ^^
This shows how easily any person could become evil.
It is a perfect demonstration of how people, even the most innocent can be corrupted. Especially when the power of something so unfathomable and beyond imagination is at stake. All will fight for it, either out of anger, fear, or greed and ambition. That's when a person becomes evil. When they will stop at nothing to get what they want and throw everything away just to obtain it.
Except Link, because he's a hero.
In Extreme Cases a Dictator but that's in Very Extreme Cases Throw Everything away that sounds Like Putin XI or a Hitler type and that's a Villain Type for sure when you Look At the Power a AI could give Someone it might be Tempting People can Become Evil Easier Than People Realize
The thing I love with that cutescene is that, after the vision, we can see Link panting, terrified by what he just saw. When I first played this game I was young, and seeing that adult Link just as sacred as me is probably the reason why Twilight Princess Link is my favorite. He's not really expressive, but when he is it really hits you.
3:18 thanos snap
Link : I don't feel so good. .....
Nintendo predicted Endgame
this comment deadass made me laugh
bruno bucciarati of the passione mafia, why must you have had to say this
@@neonasis its all i can do now after king crimson stabbed me through the gut
TP is such a masterpiece - after watching this I want to play it again
Super creepy scene finishes...
burger add plays.....
Me trying to figure out what the absolute heck just happened........
*WHAT THE-*
Thank you. Twilight Princess is the best, and you nailed this breakdown
No breath is or majora
Prefer ocarina
I don't know why UA-cam decided to recommend me this, but keep doing a good job, you have a lovely voice
Thank you so much!
10 year old me is very happy that you explained this
Same
13yo me too :v
I've played this game so many times, and I VAGUELY remember this. Creepy
Wow ur hair
Imagine if they had a optional bad ending of link taking the power of the shadow and ignoring the warning be the coolest ending
I remember this scene so vividly. It always felt like a strong warning to get to know myself. Everyone has a light and darkness in their heart and it's up themselves to keep sure they are on the appropriate side when it comes to it.
I thought the illia rain was more meant to represent lust, a mortal temptation that link could better associate with the temptation of the fused shadows. Since why would victims plunging to their death be laughing and why would like want multiple ilias to die when he's been doing most of this for her so far.
The music in this scene was always amazing.
_"The Legend of Zelda is a series of games"_
Me: *nooooo*
But it is tho
@@picotrains8064 what is it
@@BanditGames bruh it's a single fame that came out in 1986, follwed by the adventure of link.
@@despacitopotato2665 The games are prefaced as The legend of Zelda: OOT MM TP etc.
this was my first zelda game i fell in love with the franchise i played every game and this one still my favorite one
They only needed to play "Fly me to the moon" on that Ilia scene
The blank eyes represent being blinded by greed.
This scene still gives me the chills as it did when I was younger.
This is the part that played one of the ONLY times my family was around.....
Needless to say, they questioned wtf it was I was playing
I'd be more worried to play this game around my family when there were any scenes with Talma
Should have just been like “Art. I’m playing art.”
Oh no.... That'll be a very cringy memory.... I hope they forgot what they saw....
Me: sees blizetta look in mirror “wait wut are u doing”
Blizzeta: *turns around*
Me: throws wii remote and cries
Edit: OMG MY COMMENT GOT HEARTED?!?!
That part kinda reminds me of Evil Dead.
LukePlayz I don’t think your comment got a heart..?
@@AlvinaYunoa idk homie
Alvina Yuno it did but then I edited it and it disappeared idk why oof
@@Mommavery if you edit a comment after it got hearted it disappears
Although I think this definitely covered the overall message, if you wanted you could even do a second video that covered what the original Japanese games say happened and elaborate on what it means for the franchise.
In the Japanese version of the games, it's never stated that the point where they left Hyrule was known as the Sacred Realm; it simply says that the point where they left is where the Triforce was left behind. The term "Sacred Realm" in Japan is akin to the term "Holy Land" and is used interchangeably over there as both a name for what I'll call Hyrule Proper and what we know ubiquitiously as the Sacred Realm. The original version doesn't refer to the antagonists in the vision as "Interlopers" either. They're simply those adapt with dark magic that went on a campaign to subjugate Hyrule and presumably claim the Triforce.
Given the new context, what I believe is shown at the beginning is the Triforce resting in Hyrule Proper. Why would it be in Hyrule Proper? Although it's yet to be revealed if the Triforce had ever rested there before its discovery in the Silent/Sacred Realm (the opening scene of Skyward Sword suggests that it could have been given a scene where its being worshipped by humans) we do know that it stays there for at least a short time after the end of Skyward Sword. But why would we presume that it stayed there any longer than that? Because of Zelda's indifference to a parable passed down by Impa from the Goddess Hylia herself: that the very existence of the Triforce should be hidden from mankind lest... disaster ensue.
What does Zelda then decide to do? She not only allows but I presume (along with Link and Groose) encourages more citizens from Skyloft to descend to the Surface despite the fact that the Triforce is not yet hidden away. If this is the era where all beings are balanced in light, this could indeed be understandable due to the fact that very little ill will being has been displayed by any of Hyrule's citizens at that point. Zelda may have even presumed that the Triforce would act as a vigil of the coming of a new age and good will, going on to become the iconic symbol we see so prominently displayed around Hyrule. The Triforce then could have been kept in the possession of the Royal Family until further events led to the realization of the parable passed down by Impa.
What is this realization? The very thing we see happen in this vision. Notice the fact that piece of land that the Triforce rests over throughout the vision retains the little dust particles left behind by Farore. These particles represent life as shown in the original vision in Ocarina of Time and yet they never fade, nor is the strip of land given a golden tinge or blessed with any kind of blue aura indicative of the Sacred Realm. This and the fact that the common people of Hyrule became incensed with greed to commit travesties in order to claim the Triforce suggests to me that they were made aware of its power and the fact that it was hidden somewhere not in the Sacred Realm but Hyrule Proper. The sorcerors' success in their campaign to subjugate Hyrule and with it the possibility of claiming the Triforce I think not only drew people to finding the Triforce but also to join the ranks of the future Twili (though I admit that this may be a bit conjecture).
Nonetheless, the Light Spirits descend and seal away the sorceror's and the Fused Shadows. The Triforce too is implied to be sealed away, possibly for the first time in the part of the Sacred Realm guarded by the Temple of Time. Then ends the vision.
I don't think I agree with your theory of the triforce being in Hyrule proper and the Japanese translation of "sacred realm" vs. "Holy Land," because in aLttP, the entire dark world is said to be what was once the sacred realm, now corrupted. In this case, it means that the sacred realm is indeed an entire parallel version of Hyrule. This would contradict your suggestion that the sacred realm is simply Hyrule proper and that the triforce was hidden in the regular realm.
It depends on the context. In Lanayru's vision, he refers to Hyrule as "the Sacred Land Hyrule" instead of just "Sacred Land" the official name of the Sacred Realm in Japan.
Opposite of what I thought, considering the power of the tri-force was seen visible only within the Twilight Realm. However I suppose that could just be a way of protection in that world. Either way, my thought process is that the Fused Shadows and the Tri-force are one and the same, yet opposites of each other. The fused shadow being the tainted version of the Tri-force. There definitely is something important about things being mirrored, the entrance to the Twilight Realm itself is a mirror after all.
This. This is what 13 year old me had always wanted to hear, all those years ago: that Link too, is capable of having a darkness in his heart that could manifest in many ways (ergo Water Temple in Ocarina of Time). What Nintendo did by creating this scene was demonstrate, in a beautiful way, how the darkness that hovers over Hyrule is the same darkness that lingers in every human heart, and that the great Hero (of every incarnation) is not exempt from this human flaw. The spirit of the hero is an ancient, yet pure immortal light that drives him to do the goddesses' will in every game, but the mortal bodies it inhabits (these incarnations, these Links from each timeline) are hylian (and by extension, humans, like Gerudos). And all humans are susceptible to being possessed by that darkness. Link is no exception. I love how closely it connects to Biblical lore. Link and Illia in their humble Ordon outfits represent humanity (Adam and Eve), the goddesses warn humanity not to seek the triforce (as God warns Adam not to eat the forbidden fruit). The fused shadows are a tainted source of power that tempts its users (as the snake tempts Eve). Unlike Midna, who uses the fused shadows for tainted revenge, Link may want to use the fused shadows for good, but eventually he too (like Midna) would fall under its influence, for as the Bible says; "The Spirit is willing but the body is weak". Man I love Twilight Princess.
I remember this scene actually terrified me as a kid when I first played it on the GameCube
The scariest part of all this is that the fact that for a moment the warning actually became true and link actually started to turn evil. But then he snapped out it and remained good.
Its cool to see a different take on the Interlopers instead of them becoming the Twilli.
M. A. Close it’s not an accurate take though. The interlopers ARE the Twili’s ancestors, full stop. They didn’t get killed they were banished.
The more you know about what’s actually going on, the creepier it gets.
I've just connected the dots.
The Zonai are the Interlopers!
Strong magic wielders who suddenly vanished.
We can use Wolf Link.
We can find Midna's Fused Shadow in Master Trials.
The hand in Ganondorf's chest is Twili colored with Zonai bracelet symbols in a Zonai cavern with the same symbols on the Fused Shadow!
We are dealing with Zonai/Interloper/Twilight magic! I am convinced that is Midna's arm she attacked and sacrificed, or she can regrow limbs.
Also, the circular "mirror" we all considered as remnant of the Mirror of Twilight is but a piece remaining. When Midna destroyed it at the end of Twilight Princess, she did so completely along with the words, "Link...I...see you later."
How did she/they come back without the Mirror...or did they use the mirror? And why does it look different in Breath of the Wild...unless it is not the same mirror?
It's not the same mirror. Midna completely destroyed the original.
One of the Zelda theory channels has a video about this exact theory... I can't remember which channel cuz I watch several.
Edit: ua-cam.com/video/QaDvoxyvkvs/v-deo.html
@@Margar02Thank you for sharing the URL :)
@@Margar02 That is one of the best theory videos I have ever watched. Thank you, again, for sharing that. #Zelda Lore definitely deserves more subscribers.
@@archmdc370 thank you! I agree, their writing was good and insight solid and fresh.
Therapist: Aroused Link isn't real, he can't hurt you
Aroused Link: 12:32
* og tp cutseen ends *
zaxby's: you want some wings to forget what every the hell was that
Alright but link hit the fattest dab at 3:19 , straight banished him to the shadow realm
3:19, Mr.Revali, I don't feel so good..
Lol
6:00 “he doesn’t look like he’s having a bad time”
Sans:
*i can fix that*
"he doesn't look like he's having a bad time, but rather, just like he's curious"
That's just how link rolls
His scream was similar to majoras mask when you put a mask on, seems like they sealed them into fused shadows similar to how skull kid traps souls in masks.
I think this shows mankind's darkness very realistically even now more than ever in 2020
Honestly I kinda like when Zelda gets creepy, there's so much potential and examples, it's just wonderful >:)
I've just thought of what a great idea a book on each of the main Zelda games (as an analysis). Especially for theories like this. It would be like a handbook to Hyrule's mysteries.
I just played through Twilight Princess again recently. This video was well timed and well received.
Thank you
Basically Link was on shrooms when the spirit was talking to him.
Alexander The Crystal Gamer Was I Bran Flakes?
XD
Mario shared some to him
THANK YOU! I'VE ALWAYS WANTED THIS VIDEO
I just got through this part and was totally freaked out. Glad you made this video.
I actually always thought of Link’s reaction to the falling Ilias as lust. The fused shadows are very powerful and deceive its bearer into thinking that it could grant its bearer their greatest desire, thus beginning their descent into madness and destroying everything they hold dear. Since Ilia is Link’s love interest in Twilight Princess (please don’t come after me for saying that Zelink/Midlink people), Link’s greatest desire is Ilia’s love. The desire the fused shadows deceived Link into believing it could grant for him. Link smiles at the thought of being able to force Ilia to love him and it’s disturbing to see him nearly give into his lust and be tempted to do this selfish and vile thing his best friend since childhood. Forcing Ilia to love him against her will is the gateway to Link being willing to do more horrific things to more people he loves until he finally loses everything goes insane. Thankfully, Link snaps out of it and is horrified with himself for nearly giving into the temptation.
I loved your analysis on this scene (especially since it’s such a difficult one to analyze), but I’m going to have to disagree with you about the falling Ilias, but that’s fine that we don’t agree and that’s why it’s fun to watch other interpretations 😊
I thought this too!!! Like the way the camera slowly pans down her body as she descends downwards kinda gave that creepy vibe of lust. I think she also symbolizes innocence, (with the way she’s always smiling and giggling) and the multiple copies of her falling downward could be representing all the other innocent victims that could be affected (maybe even killed?) if Link decides he wants power.
@@mycelium_6508 Yeah, because I feel like, if it were to represent Link’s willingness to kill innocent people and/or his loved ones, it would have been everyone in his life falling from the sky (e.g. Rusl, Collin, etc.) and I don’t think that they would be laughing, but the fact that it was just Ilia and she was laughing makes me more inclined to believe that that part was Lanayru telling Link “See? This is how the fused shadows will try to tempt you…” by appealing to Link’s lust and he almost succumbed the temptation. Also, I just feel like Link’s reaction to the Ilias is that of lust more than anything else. With that said, I suppose that it really does boil down to interpretation, but it’s crazy that Nintendo would show lust from one of the main hero of the game and that’s why the Hero of Twilight is my favorite Link because, instead of being a flat character, he was given all of these different nuances and even this scene where he struggles with temptation.
Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game. I was 8 and I truly had struggles playing the game, because I was scared of seeing anything else like that scene.
I'm pretty sure my mom yelled at me to stop playing once she heard the goddess choir and Illia laughing.
Man 14 years of loving this game and I finally understand that scene. Really wish the twilight realm stuff got more screentime
Ok but who were the Interlopers? Interloper makes it sound like they don't belong, don't belong in creation? Where did they come from, are they a refrence to wherever Demise came from?
I think the only thing that is certain is that the descendants of the Interlopers became the Twili. It might have been the Gerudo or the Sheikah. I don't remember the full theory, but both races are mostly absent in Twilight Princess. (Impaz, the old lady in Hidden Village, I think was the last of the Sheikah)
i think they have not been called interlopers before they were banned into the Twilight dimension, this would be a name that would refer to them at the time that this game takes place because they switched dimensions.
I'd say this sounds like the most logical conclusion, albeit I'd like to make one clarification:
When you say the Dark Interlopers were "presumably killed by the light spirits", this may not entirely be true. This dark tribe is the same one from which the Twili are descended from, as Midna explains and as is evidenced by the presence of the Fused Shadow that Midna still carries; the tribe was sealed away in the Twilight Realm and over time evolved into beings that shunned the light, but also were shunned by it, both figuratively and literally. The Twilight Realm is an eternal prison, which was why Ganondorf was sent there after his botched execution. Now, here's where the aforementioned clarification came to play. As we know that Midna's people are descended from this tribe (this information can be gleaned from Midna herself, by the way, if you want to check my facts), the tribe therefore was not entirely killed off. It's not explicitly stated, but it can be assumed that either all of them were imprisoned, or only the major instigators of the conflict were executed. This information changes very little of your theory on the meaning behind the cutscene, but I just wanted to clear that up.
This is my favorite Zelda game yet I manage to block this scene out of my mind every time I play it. It *always* scares me.
I love the fact they used the original godesses ost in the newer games, all the games ''linked'' togheter gives me goosebumps everytime
Oh man I remember this part, when I got done watching it I was staring at the screen for like five minutes I couldn't forget it
Link's scream still terrifies me in an exciting way, to this day.
I remember being traumatized by this scene as a child :'] thanks for the spoopy memory
I've played this game three times and that part has always creepy me out. Thanks for the explanation dude!.
Everyone else: Having normal childhood
6 year old me watching this cutscene playing the game: ;w;
I actually didn't think much about this cutscene because I didn't understand what was going on, but now that you explained it, I know that this is the DARKEST thing I have ever saw/heard of... Jeez I feel so weird now...
I still remember playing through this part.. it changed my aspect of the LOZ series drastically
Always LOVED the theory of it connecting to majoras mask of the dark interlopers and the tribe in MM being the same thing
That ending, man. "oooOOoo" LOL Nice.
It may be creepy, yes, but this cutscene is one of the Zelda series’ most artistic moments, and it’s a stunning moment among many great moments in this game. Seeing the cutscene again in this video left me speechless and you, Sir, have nailed the analysis. Thank you.
Video games. Are. Art.
1:58
one minute in and that floating animation still has me laughing
Damn if the goddesses feared the fused shadow so much to the point they had to seal it, Ganondorf is truly a monster considering how easily he defeated the fused shadow with just the triforce of power under his command.
I've played through this game about 30 times. I'll never forget that scene.
Thank you for a) documenting the actual scene, in its full context, b) giving such a detailed break down and interpretation, and c) being the first person I've found that actually went more in depth into the "interlopers" that many reference in timeline explanations.
I was soooo confused when I played this as a kid, but now it makes alot more sense! Thanks!
Majoras Mask: I'm the creppiest game in the Zelda series!
Twilight Princess: you dare oppose me mortal
My mom: that cutscene is not scary
Me:That scared the crap out of me!!
Twilight Princess will be forever my favorite Zelda game of all time. The style is so beautiful, the story and the world are very interesting to explore... There is a dark feeling every where. Zant is absolutely fenomenal, and one of the best antagonists I have ever seen!
I played this game for the first time about three years ago. Ocarina and Majoras Mask were always my favorite. When I played Twilight Princess I was blown away. It instantly became my favorite Zelda game maybe my favorite game ever. Its just incredible!
i always thought that link changing clothes had a different meaning.
Link has two sets of clothes(for the sake of the argument): his civilian clothes that he wears in the beginning of the game and his hero's tunic which kinda translates into knight armour in my mind.
so i thought that in the cutscene when link was in his civilian clothes - he represented ordinary hylian minding his business, but when link changes into his tunic - he represented a soldier trying to protect the triforce or maybe more bold he represented the hero who was present at the time of the interlopers and got corrupted by the dark magics.
i mean we see the tunic run towards the triforce THEN the trio of dark links appear AND THEN the fused shadow appears.
but i love your idea of switching between storytelling and half-story-half-warning-telling.