Considering the number of games inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, it would be reasonable for fans to speculate about what may or may not be true regarding certain characters and events. While there are already known facts regarding each entry, players still have their own opinions regarding a few mysteries. That is why there are so manypopularLegend of Zeldafan theories, with some known to be some of the most outrageous, even to the most open-minded. However, whether the wildest speculations have the likelihood of being real is all up to the supporting evidence provided by the franchise.
Although Nintendo and Eiji Aonuma have published a chronological order of events and confirmed the existence of two parallel timelines, it still left several unanswered questions inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise. From titles such asA Link to the Pastto the more modern iterations, many have created theories that could explain why certain things are the way they are in certain entries. Some are more believable due to several pieces of evidence surrounding their viability, but some raise eyebrows due to how hard they can be to believe. Still, the more bizarre theories are some of the more popular ones, and players would likely want an explanation as to their existence in the first place.
The Bizarre but Popular Theories of the Legend of Zelda Franchise
The Zonai Are Actually a Type of Alien
Starting with the most recent mainline entry of the franchise,Tears of the Kingdomhas fans speculating about the origins of the tribe responsible for the kingdom of Hyrule. Even now,the Zonai remain a mystery, as all players know about them is that they are descendants of the Gods who fell from the heavens. As for why some speculate that they are extraterrestrials from outer space, here are a few reasons:
The Link in Majora’s Mask Died at the Very Beginning
This is one of the darker theories which states that one ofthe reincarnations of Linkwas already dead as soon as the opening act. At the beginning ofMajora’s Mask, the main protagonist finds himself in the woods and is harassed by the Skull Kid, who then lures him into taking a fall from a great height. Although it shows Link surviving, some believe that he may already be dead and that his journey throughout the land of Termina is a purgatory meant to help the character accept his death. Areas of the world are believed to represent the 5 stages of grief, with Clock Town being denial, Deku Palace being anger, and so on. While there is some merit to what is known as the “grief theory”, it is still hard to believe due toMajora’s MaskLink’s role in the official timeline as the Hero’s Shade inTwilight Princess.
The Gerudo Became the Twili in Twilight Princess
While there are popularGerudo characters in theZeldafranchise, it is possible that the tribe itself turned into theTwilight Princesses' Twili race after the events ofOcarina of Time. As soon as Ganon’s attempt to take over Hyrule was foiled, he and his tribe could have either been exterminated or banished, with some believing they were sent to the Twilight realm and evolved into the Twili during their imprisonment. With the race being noted as the descendants of sorcerers who tried to take control over the Triforce, it helps the theory hold merit as that is what the Gerudo once tried to do in prior events.
Whether it’stheories ofTears of the Kingdomor that of previous titles, there will always be something about the games that many will try to speculate on. Even if some are particularly bizarre, there may be a chance that they could end up being true or at least have some truth to them inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, so long as there’s proper evidence that helps support it.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the beloved open-world adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment once again sees Link and Zelda battling to protect Hyrule from falling to Ganondorf. This new adventure takes place in the same land of Hyrule as Breath of the Wild but sees something called the Upheaval, which allows link to travel to Sky Islands, as well as deep into the Depths beneath Hyrule. Players can use special abilities to fuse together weapons, and build items to help them progress through the release.
