The Legend of Zelda Hero's Purpose: Episode Five
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2023
- "My ensuing demise has enslaved me."
After many delays and changes in the story, it's finally ready to be released! Episode 5 IS HERE!
I'm nervous for you all to see this part of the story because up until now I've been playing it safe with the story, but now we're approaching the grey area between Majoras mask and Twilight Princess, and the area we all have very little information on what went down then.
So our mission was to make something that could exist in the world of Zelda but also wanted to make something that was interesting and entertaining, reaching that I would have to make some tough decisions. I'm very happy with the ideas we have poured into this episode, I hope you enjoy it!
Ganondorf is a character I always wanted more from, but we never got to hear much from him. So we hope you like the Ganondorf we have created and that it is something believable!
From the bottom of my heart, I have to thank my Patrons for their unwavering support through all my delays! you are all the reason this series will go through to the end!
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Please tell me theres ore Major Link. Please
love the soundtrack for this episode awesome job both of you
A Man with a monster inside...
A Boy who can not stop the fight....
A Goddess looped in an endless night...
The Legend with no end in sight....
10/5 beautiful poem
I think there should be a final zelda game where you play as a new character that finds out about the curse and goes on a quest to break it for the sake of all 3 of them with demise hot on their heels
I will literally tattoo this poem in my skin
Wow! Your poem is genius.
@@LoreMaster2023that would be the last Zelda game
Thank you to everyone for being so patient, this took longer than I wanted... I will be pouring everything into the next episode to top this one! Thank you all so much, I am truly gratful for you all!
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can't wait for episode 6! truly an amazing episode, keep up the good work!
This Episode was great, the wait was worth it! Loved that you gave Ganondorf depht as a Character. I like where this is going and can't wait for Episode 6!
footstep sounds are on point as usual
Thank you so much
The wait was worth it, you’re creating something special Sean. I appreciate you
"Tears of the Kingdom didn't humanize Ganondorf so by Hylia I'M DOING IT MYSELF"
- Major Link, probably.
Actually, the Era of the Wilds Ganondorf is so much more evil than the original that some people believe he’s completely unrelated to Demise and turned evil of his own accord.
@@KingZorLink21How so, exactly?
I mean it largely seemed on par with the others to me
I honestly read it as a retelling of OoT coup attempt,
Spoliers;
him showing false fealty to get close, striking Sonia to steal her stone for power, and using said power to ascend
And slight tangent; why not steal Zeldas gem as well? She was right there and seemed less prepared than Sonia.
And then theres his last ditch dragon plan, which at best was just one last spiteful act. At worse looked like a gamble on his part.
@@Firestar4041 he probably didn’t kill Zelda because he wanted her to suffer a fate *worse than* death.
@@KingZorLink21 It seemed more like he was the *perfect* reincarnation of Demise. Ganondorf in name, Demise in spirit. Evil incarnate without the human sympathy seen in WW Ganondorf. Honestly, I just wish we would've seen why the Gerudo ultimately turned against him. That would've made for a good addition to the story. The whole past storyline in Tears of the Kingdom is ripe for fleshing out (Hyrule Warriors: Imprisoning War, anyone?).
@@Firestar4041 Maybe not a retelling per se. TotK does complicate the timeline quite a bit, but if we accept the concept that the story of Zelda is that of a never-ending cycle, then it was more likely an echo. Events playing out similarly throughout history, yet in different eras. In a cycle that repeats over and over, it's a given that some events would repeat themselves eventually.
Take Attack on Titan for example. It was believed that Titans eliminated humanity beyond the walls of Paradis. We later discovered that wasn't true, but the Titans *did* terrorize humanity for centuries under the rule of a wicked king. The Rumbling was an event that echoed those beliefs--a "wicked man" appeared and used Titans to eradicate humanity beyond the boarders of Paradis.
Different era. Different circumstance. Similar event. Thus, a cycle.
Link, the one desperate to maintain his purpose in a world that needs him less and less.
Ganondorf, the one seeking to renounce his purpose in a world that's hated him all his life.
Zelda, the one determined to transcend her purpose in a world that's played her like a puppet.
When you struggle to find a reason to keep fighting, courage becomes meaningless.
When you cannot even control your own life, power becomes weakness.
When you're prevented from acting upon what you aspire to do, wisdom becomes useless.
Hero's Purpose is a story that explores the things that truly define who we are. Majorlink has done a magnificent job creating this series.
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Are you a poet? You should consider it, your comment is so magnificent that it represents so much of the video itself, it's excellent, in every expression of the word, it's the best I've ever read.
"what is your name boy", when you realise that two characters so intrinsically tied to one another barely know each other and the world hasn't let them understand one another too
and a tragic twist that in choosing to honour the one he knows is trapped alongside him, he brought forth the one word that would trigger his inner demon like no other could
He is an absolute monster
I'm more curious about the history of demise what's his back story? Are we going to find out?
@@Lonewolf-jv5yoWe don’t know much. We only really know what’s told in game. He attempted to take the Tri-Force for himself, and nearly annihilated the human race. It was to such an extent that Hylia had to take the remaining humans to the sky, while she and the remaining Surface tribes battled and eventually sealed Demise.
We don’t know why he chose this, but to be fair, I don’t think you’re going to get a complex backstory from a guy literally named Demise.
@@justincummings8557Turns out he loves tea, long walks along the beach, getting caught in the rain, *THE CRIES OF INNOCENCE AS HE TRAMPLES THEM UNDER HIS ARMY,* aaand fishing...
"My ensuing demise has enslaved me."
Such a well written line for Ganondorf.
It gives Ganondorf so much more character, showing that there's another human fate behind the demon's spirit. Him searching for salvation is a very nice attempt to make him more relatable. Major Link did a very good job.
"demise" Very poor choice of words, Ganondorf.
@@rayanessaidi1674 very true
this series has taken words like demise and malice and twilight and gloom and given them so important meanings that whenever they're used they bring to mind something completely else
@@that_nerdy_hylian yeah noticing that, it's pretty cool.
It pains me that we will inevitably watch Link die in this armor
I actually thought this was the last episode because Link wasn't getting up and then I remembered Twilight princess exists. Then I was like oh this is how it ends but then I saw Sky's boot so lmao.
This Link being beaten to pulp, closing his eyes and having that Sky encounter suggested to me that he just died.
The story could easily continue without him (Again focusing on Ganondorf, Zelda, Impa and the fate of Hyrule - and possibly the Twilight Realm and maybe Ordon's Link).
But not sure that's what MajorLink would actually go for.
We'll have to wait a little to know if there's a plot twist incoming though, I guess :D
Well wouldn’t he have to bone someone in order for TP to happen
@@bedrockboy2194 he’s gonna survive after losing to Ganon, thus losing his ego, and likely will see some people die because of Link’s failure. Maybe it’s Zelda. Maybe it’s Saria… we know from TP that Ganon is successful in killing one of the sages if I’m not mistaken. And we also have the theory that since Link is in TP is a horse trainer that he has some lineage from Oot Link x Malon the farmers daughter.
@@bedrockboy2194 good point there
I don't care what anyone says, Hero's Purpose is 100% canon. I'm actually crying from how humanized OoT/TP Ganondorf is here, and the duality of the Curse
Next time I play TP I'll actually feel bad when I run him through
Sadly, Nintendo won't even try to develop Ganondorf's character.
@@joueusedelacave7798they did in Wind Waker and nobody cared for a while. Besides TOTK Ganondorf is not the same Ganondorf as the mainstream version so the version we are familiar with is still a 3 dimensional villain.
@@chadpeterson5698 Actually, a lot of people (me included) claim that WW Ganondorf is their favorite Ganondorf in terms of personnality (not design of course).
@@joueusedelacave7798I was referring to the fact that not many people cared about Wind Waker for a while since it was a subversion of what was promised in the Space World 2000 Demo. That being said, while I do like his Wind Waker incarnation I prefer his Hyrule Warriors incarnation since he has the commanding and menacing presence of most Ganondorf incarnations while also having some of the good traits of his Wind Waker incarnation since he gives credit where it is due and he does have a sense of respect for others.
I love that ganon is written as evil AND sympathetic, all of this was caused by Demise. He just wants the curse to end. He and link are both two sides of the same coin, both were given important roles at a young age and really had no say in it. Masterful writing right here.
This idea quite literally turns the Legend Of Zelda structure on it's head
If they were freed from their shackles I could see them actually being good friends.
The problem is neither of them can trust each other enough.
@@Kruegernator123 Not in their current circumstances no, but I meant if things were different.
Not just Link and Ganondorf, but Zelda as well. She doesn't realize it but she's also done playing Hylia's game of using others to achieve her goals. As a goddess she didn't care about endangering Link, but as the mortal Zelda, she has a more human and caring side.
I love how the plot has Link and Gannondorf being influenced by the wills of the First Hero and Demise.
???????? First Hero and Demise? Could you tell me more, because I've played Ocarina of Time and haven't heard about any of these characters
@@DarrianYates It's long and complicated but... Let's say it this way. Skyward sword, along with the multiple mangas around The Legend of Zelda have slowly made that story so simply epic into and absolute tragedy.
Skyward Sword introduced three notions, the Soul of the Goddess, the Soul of the Hero and Demise's curse, each of them linked to our three main players in Zelda, the Princess herself bears the Sould of the Goddess, blessed to guide the world to it's future, Link bears that of the Hero, blessed to protect the world from evils of all form and Demise's Curse is... The last wish of god defeated by the First Link in Skyward sword, with his dying breath he cursed the land of Hyrule and souls of the Goddess and the Hero to forever face evil and hardship, creating a powerful Malevolence that we see incarnated in Ganon, for which Ganaondorf is the vessel most of the time.
The Mangas that happened since have made use of this concept to deepen the relationship in the characters, making Ganondorf sometimes nothing more than a puppet of the curse, sometimes more a tragic hero wanting to save his people from the desert but choosing the worst of solutions, the games also support this very idea in several of their hidden lore, the mangas merely get more time to expose it, while also giving Link a much stronger agency by making him a character rather than a silent force like in the games.
The idea that Ganondorf is aware of the curse can be seen alluded to in many mangas, or even in an indirect way in how he acts in Wind Waker, not seeking conflict or dominion, simply to raise back a lost land from the depth of the sea.
And of course the most recent entry of Zelda games, Breath of the Wild, and the soon coming Tears of the Kingdom, show us the Malevolence of the Curse in it's full force, where Ganondorf himself doesn't even exist, Ganon is now a pure force of nature.
All in all, the cimplicity of The LEgend of Zelda hides a tragically underrated story and concepts that I hope the mangakas working on the serie will keep on putting front and center.
@@Nimi450 w o w, this makes all this even more sad. Iwonder if Ganondorf, link, and zelda will team up to fight the curse
@@DarrianYates As an old fan I am hoping to see a game where we get a chance to fight the cursr, to see Ganondorf, Link and Zelda all three together on the same side.
@@Nimi450 and then the Legend can finally be put to rest U_U
The way Link fought Ganondorf. If he had The Master Sword alone. It be over for sure. I love how you included all of the secret swordsman techniques in this from Twilight Princess.
To be fair, quite a few of them were initially created in other games. Link to the Past had more than a couple. Not that I can remember them all. So many games in this series I've played over 23 years of gaming.
He needed to pass them down... And never could
❤that was brilliant 👏
I’m just now realizing the look in Ganondorf’s eyes is the same look he had when he killed one of the sages during his own execution.
When the one with Power feels powerless and seeks to use Wisdom.
When the one that lost its Courage tries to pretend with Power.
When the one that is Wise uses Courage to stand for what she believes in.
Really love the writing on the main three this time around!
Thank you, and everyone who worked on this project to bring such a masterpiece to life looking forward to the next episode!
That quote of yours is what described all three of them perfectly and how two are changing their fate, while one is getting controlled by it.
Friend, this is an amazing observation. The writing for this series has been on point from the very beginning so I like to think that was very much intentional, but thank you for putting it into words. Definitely going to be holding onto your words upon my next of many, MANY re-watchings.
That makes Link an even more tragic character.
Is a good observation, but Link gets his courage went he knows the truth, that "Hylia needed someone with an unbreakable spitit, that someone is you Link" ; that makes it a beautiful story not a sad story.
@@hurin9aure I disagree. That unbreakable spirit meant nothing. He just went through the motion, without an actual say. He's fighting because of all the trauma and all he lost to Ganondorf, but this is not the same Ganondorf. Things might have been different, but we'll never know.
Average Zelda Fan:
"Man, I really hate that Ganondorf."
Hero's Purpose Fan after watching episode five:
"I'm broken."
This is your best work of art. Every episode gets better and better. Thank you for this. I mean it.
To be honest you are rigth when i play Ocarina Of Time i really hate Ganondorf,but when i see the history of Skyward Sword i understande everything Demise and the Curse but now with Hero's Purpose you can understand Ganondorf but to the endo open the Sacred Realm just gonna bring the OoT Future o well something like that Ganon ruling Hyrule and that, the intentions are good (end the cycle) but in the end the result will be catastrophic
I don’t really hate him, he is simply a puppet tugged along by the strings of fate the goddesses pull with the triforce.
Yeah he’s evil but he had good intentions, he just went about everything in the worst way possible 😢
The saddest thing is even though Ganondorf wishes to break the curse using the triforce if he actually got the triforce he would not be able to stop demise from taking over and destroying the whole world so he still has to be stopped the evil inside him is too great for him to control this curse will not be so easily undone
we're always knew ganondorf wasn't really a bad man. you should look at it from the war perspective Both sides thinks the other side is wrong and evil but the real evil has always been a demon in the shadows ( Zelda plays the notes of reality in a very cleaver way )
This gave more depth to Ganondorf than Tears of the Kingdom
Lmao. Knew someone was gonna say this.
Of course are your surprised this is created by a fan for fans
Just like Twilight princess was that's why the director and creator fought so hard on Nintendo to get it made
@@Lonewolf-jv5yo Too bad he's not allowed to do more stories cause this whole lack of story is starting to get old, if Nintendo can't realize a good story is just as good as gameplay, their games will forever be plagued with moderate scores by fans. I myself gave it a 7/10 for my issues with the game.
Yeah he is still basically just “I want to destroy everything” but in this he feels more human rather then just evil.
TOTK Ganondorf feels more like Demise than OOT Ganondorf
When Ganon realized it was Link, the entire scene sent literal CHILLS up my spine, you have no idea. Great work!❤
Absolutely agree felt the exact same. Watched that scene 100 times
Make sure to watch all 4 episodes so far to have the best experience!
Already did. Thanks!
I love your work, I wish you the best!
I already watched all of them
Tbh I think this story is pretty much accurate because come on we all want to know what happened to the hero of time obviously he died but still I would love to know what really happened and I think you're story is mostly lore accurate even tho it is fan made I still think is straight forward into the lore of what really happened to him plz don't ever give up on your next story would love to know what happened to the twilight princess link too I think this episode is going to be heart break ;; and I'm not ready
just did
The second I recognized Link using all of the Hidden Skills in his fight with Ganondorf, I knew this was gonna be an absolute banger episode.
I was hyped seeing all of that as well.
And Ganondorf using the cursed blade from the twilight princess game
The only hidden skill Link did not use it's the great spin
i was hyped when i saw the stance
+ The theme that played was a remix (I think) of one of Twilight Princess' themes
I like what you did with Ganondorf. It made him more “human” then just being evil.
I feel that as Shiek, Zelda expresses thoughts that she would normally keep to herself. As Zelda she is kind, wise, and patient as she’s expected to be, seldom getting assertive. That’s part of why she became Sheik. As a Sheikah warrior, she feels more comfortable with being assertive and saying things she wouldn’t as princess of Hyrule. She has a lot of negative thoughts over being on the sidelines while others fight and die for her. So as Sheik she is more than willing to get them off her chest and be stern with others, because as Princess Zelda she is expected not to.
Even more than that, as Shiek, she's free. "Zelda" can't be free of this destiny. "Zelda" has to push the hero to fight this endless battle. "Zelda" has to sit on the sidelines and watch.
But that's _not_ Zelda the Hylian. That's _Shiek the Sheikah._ Sheik can do whatever she wants.
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Assuming you two are right, is it possible Zelda's a trans man?
@@TheBanishedWind See, I'm not sure. Some official sources call Sheik is male, but some official sources call Sheik a female. So, I'm not entirely sure. I say, it depends on how one interprets him/her.
@@SapphireLibra3
NightCoreMoon? Is that you?
Also, Sheik is a male-presenting disguise in "Hero's Purpose" just like in OoT. Referring to "him" with she/her pronouns is more for those who know it's Zelda in disguise.
@@SapphireLibra3I used to say "she" more than "he" for Sheik, but with so many interpretations, I've personally been content to call Sheik "they". If one were to hunt Sheik, not knowing if they're male or female complicates it for their persuers trying to determine who they may be behind the mask. At least that's my headcanon😅
The thumbnail of a furious Link is so haunting and frightening. If the Hero of Time was staring me down with an expression of pure rage like that, I would be praying to the Golden Goddesses themselves for a swift and painless death because I would not want to be on the receiving end of the fury of a man whose had to bare literally two lifetimes worth of pain and sorrow.
Yeah good notice it is scary
I KNOW RIGHT! at first I thought he was wearing the deity mask from Majoras mask
@@lesliebailey9893 if THAT was the case, you wouldn't have time to pray to the three.
@@lesliebailey9893 now that just makes me wonder if we will see Link using the fierce deity mask
@@Xtheartist465. Probably not as he gave it to the Happy Mask Salesman before heading to Hyrule Castle.
This version of ganon has me in total shock. To see him show emotion.. see him tired. This was amazing everyone who had something to do with this I tip my hat to you this is beautiful
yeah, wish we could have more deeper moments with ganondorf such as his ending speech in wind waker, in which he admits that he envied the people of hyrule
Honestly, at this point incarnating as Demise's pawn over and over again. Doomed to die over and over again; causing endless pain.
The idea of Ganondorf coming to hate Demise as much as the Hero's Spirit is a wonderful turn for the character.
@@Mister-Thirteen exactly so well put together you said it perfectly
@@757guy8 Thank you.
It also plays into the theme of each character who holds one the element of the Triforce lacking the essential traits of the others.
Ganondorf lacks both courage and wisdom but revels in power. However can one even have power if one is a slave to fear and ignorance? How much more so when you are literally a slave?
Absolutely masterful direction for Ganondorf.
I always loved the more human side of Wind Waker Ganondorf, and was crushed when i found out that a lot of that humanity was just localization. And that he never had any goodness in him.
The direction taken for this Ganondorf acknoweldges that he cannot break free of the curse. It acknowledges that nothing he did was for the betterment of his people.
It's tragic. The confrontation had so much emotion. We want to believe him. He's right in many ways. It makes us doubt Hylia.
But by the end, we realize...
There's no way Demise would've let him get that close to the Triforce without taking over. As much as we want Ganondorf to end this curse... Hylia knows. The Spirit of the Hero knows. Demise is manipulating Ganondorf to believe that he can have that freedom. And when Ganondorf reaches that point of humanity... When he stoops so low to connect with Link, and hears that name... He realizes Ganondorf is no longer useful, and kills what's left of his humanity.
It works so well with Wind Waker Ganondorf. WW Ganondorf was a man who had lived so long, without a way to rule, that he forgot his purpose. He sought the triforce and Hyrule, and he couldn't even remember why he casued so much bloodshed. Demise had essentially went dormant. But you know a lot of his desires were being manipulated by Demise. He lies about wanting to help his people, thinking maybe it's true. HOPING that it's true. The second he touched that triforce, it would come back to him. Demise would fill him with that lust for power and blood. The King of Red Lions honestly did him a favor, taking away the only goal of thr curse. At that moment, Ganondorf lost his only purpose. But with Hyrule washed away under the sea, the curse was washed away as well.
Care to elaborate on the localisation bit?
@AzumarillConGafasBv I've been told that Ganondorf saying he wanted more for his people (the Gerudo) wasn't in the original Japanese text. It was implied that he wasn't really good and was instead just trying to justify all the stuff he did-- and all the stuff he's still doing.
We can still interpret Wind Waker's ending as Ganondorf's humanity rearing its head, but one part of the sympathy was merely localization.
Or was it? Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks may contradict this theory. The curse still lives on… in a different form.
@@Kefgoeroe totally not, Bellum is a form of evil present only in the dream world that takes place on PH
Hylia is not good either. She is controlling Link in the same way Demise is controlling Ganondorf.
I love how they manged to combine majoras mask, ocarina of time and now skyward sword. THIS IS A MASTER PIECE
Honestly, the one thing that interests me is that for the most part, excluding Demise's influence, Ganondorf is shown to be incredibly patient here. Holding back his rage and malice as best as he can, no matter how many times Link, driven by the Spirit of the Hero, keeps attacking him. Ganondorf stays calm and patient, continuing to reason with the one trapped in a similar cycle as him. Even when struck with blow after blow, he doesn't give in until the very end. It goes to show that this Gandondorf has truly changed since the events of Ocarina of Time.
I love how he's written. So much depth and emotion
Supporting your observation is how the only time Ganondorf himself is angry (The man, not Demise's influence), is when he sees the illusion of his past self. Of all things that happen to him in this episode, it's his own self that elicts rage from him. His own foolish and hateful choices all those years ago are what anger him
It's like he said. "When walking in circles, you catch up with yourself"
The first scene with the soldiers in the woods hit different...Brigo had Courage without Wisdom, while those defending the bridge had Courage without Power to fend off Ganondorf, hence Ganondorf's comment "Meaningless courage." So smart...Major Link takes all of Zelda's themes and weaves them beautifully together
+samwilmarth BRILLIANT INSIGHT!! That's EXACTLY what's going on! WOW!
Rip brigo
What a great analysis !
While Link was losing his courage so he tried mask that with power, seen by him relentlessly attacking Ganondorf.
I can't stress enough how much I loved the use of oath to order when of all people to ever be able to understand Link's pain, it's by far his worst enemy and probably the very reason he had to suffer so much in his point of view, Link's complete shock yet understanding of the situation Ganondorf was in is heartbreaking. It's from this point onward that Link's entire belief is broken, he's no longer fighting to end Ganondorf, he's just in complete denial.
35:07 This part made me tear up a little, and it changed my perspective on Oot Link. All the things he was forced to do because of his role as the Chosen Hero.
This was always implied. Heck, even BotW does that considering what ending with Link not restoring his memory implies...
It implies that Chosen Hero driven by his duty and fate as a protector of Zelda, reincarnation of Goddess Hylia... Awakes from a hundred years long coma and despite not remembering anything about other Guardians or current Zelda just goes straight to Hyrule Castle, right through all Blights, crushes Calamity Ganon and just stands there as Zelda, his friend, with a shaking voice asks him If Link even remembers her, afraid that there is nothing left of Link and this is just Spirit of a Hero pushing what is basically an almost empty shell to fulfill his DUTY to his liege.
This is how truly horrifying implications are of what it truly means to be another Link.
@@Ghostel3591doesn't the true ending imply he gained back all his memories? i'd rather he not but that's what people seem to think lol
@@highdefinition450 he does. But game itself just puts you before the fact that Ganon will be defeated by Link with or without memories.
Which just creates this scary implication that Goddess Chosen One will be pushed to fulfill his DUTY even if Link's mind is fractured and broken. He is Her Sword after all... Swords don't need to think.
Which is why Zelda in True Ending is so relieved because completing her OWN DUTY as Royal Heir was important... But seeing that her dear friend Link still remembers her and of sound mind in spite of injuries he sustained - makes her happy as a person, not some divine reincarnation.
Kinda ironic that when she was focused so much to be able to fulfill her Destiny... But after all this the only thing that mattered If at least one of the people who stood by her side and sacrificed their everything "came back".
The truth is that all the heroes chosen by Hylia are obliged to put their duty above their duty to protect Hyrule and the reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia (Princess Zelda). This to me is sad because this emphasizes that it does not matter if Link dies or the suffering he had to endure. pass if only he guarantees that he fulfilled his duty. Metaphorically it feels like he is a puppet at the hands of the goddesses. Well, the comments that Ganondorf said are so assertive that Link is, for some deities, a puppet to carry out his designs. “The Spirit of the Hero”, “Bearer of the Triforce of Courage”, “He Who Fights the Battles of Hylia”, “An Imposed Fate Without Choice”. 😔
Making Link and Ganondorf mirror's of each other is so brilliant, both with great duties forced on them young, both with past lifes forcing their hands against their will
Thank you so much to everyone for watching and supporting this journey! You can listen to the music from this episode by searching "MajorLink" on music streaming platforms, or listen to the full soundtrack mix on CZcams: czcams.com/video/CXGtAg-SAx4/video.html
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is there an extended version for The oath to order pair, legit my favorite of the lot 🥰 well done sir
@@timelord2745 thank you so much! You can listen to both Oath to Order versions on streaming platforms by searching "MajorLink" or listen here on CZcams: czcams.com/video/cKb-o3h-ucc/video.html
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@@BrockHewittStoriesinSound thank you sir, both yourself, and major link pulling off amazing work. keep it up and keep pushing
Ohhh thank you for all your time and efforts!!! This was so good! I think your trembling animations need a lil 🤏work but your fights scenes were so satisfying to watch!!! This shit made me FEEL ;c; I can tell you were having fun with the shading lol
I loved the Ganon's theme in a major key
The way the curse of the lost woods works is very well done and unnerving.
Also nothing but chills at 29:24 it seriously reminded me that Ganondorf has zero memory of fighting Link since the climax of OOT never happened!
This is Fan Fiction at its absolute best. And even saying that seems like an insult to this project. I havent wanted to comment on any of the videos until the full story was complete. But this last episode demands praise This is a master class of how to write a sequel and a prequel. The continuity has been flawless, the animation is spot on, the nostalgia is consuming, and the writing is brilliant. WELL DONE.
Keep writing from the heart because it shows.
it's not an insult, some fanfiction is really good lol
I actually got emotional when Ganondorf actual had that moment of remorse and you actually realize there is some human within him but the curse of demise is so strong he cannot overcome it is literally a cycle……
Omg Ganondorf is actually trying to break the curse himself. This is absolutely amazing. I'm hooked
That's if Demise doesn't interfere. Demise is only allowing Gannondorf to have free will up until he reaches the triforce they both have the same goals up until reaching the triforce. There needs to be a mediator to stop demise from influencing Gannondorf either Link or Zelda.
ik like why is he kind of a chad in this episode?
Yall understand the end has already been written link will die an turn into the heros shade and ganondorf will be over come and thrown into the twilight realm
@@jst978 But it is the path that leads to that end that is exciting.
@@jst978 Then as I said, the endgame of the series should be to break the curse, whenever they plan to end it. Breaking the curse should involve separating Demise from Ganondorf, thus bringing about the return of Demise proper.
I'm literally crying.
You and me both. I never thought I see a complex Side of Ganondorf than the one we are familiar with. And he has become aware of Demise’s curse, and how it all tieds to him, Link and Princess Zelda.
Me too...me too
I know
@@a.jthomas6132 And how he tries his very best he can to get rid of this curse.
Same, friend. Literally same.
That scene when Ganondorf recognizes Link gives me absolute chills. Gorgeous.
To think about how tears of the kingdom ended. Then seeing this makes me feel like this has to be cannon
Why? Didn’t it just continue the curse
@@unomi7653
It's saying "Ganondorf the person" is still in there at this point in time. By the time Zant meets him, that is gone and only "the Evil King" remains.
The moment Ganondorf knocks off Link's helmit and realizes who he is....good lord....chills to the core.
Definitely hit at the very core of the series.
It was in that moment, he knew
it had all been for nothing. He had followed the cycle yet again, and yet again stood before the Hero.
@furiousfinch1587 There will always be a Hero. There will always be a Princess. There will always be a King of Evil. This is the only path forward that awaits them. To attempt to go otherwise is foolish and fruitless.
@@kingcamelot1395 ok hylia
Yeah... and did you see the sword art skills? Just THE SAME as in that game... but i knew it in the moment i first saw Link on that suit.
Seeing Ganondorf in this is absolutely heart-wrenching.
I mean, it is for all the characters, but especially him, we've never seen him in quite a light or situation like this.
Bravo, sir.
How did he even escape the prison he was in?
Not to mention he has become aware of Denise’s curse.
Yep, and I honestly very much sypnosize with Ganondorf in that regard
The only thing we got that was close to this was windwaker Ganon even still he wasn't aware he was cursed but neither of the 3 do. It's an intriguing idea to say the least. I've always wanted more purpose for Ganon then just blindly driven to f shit up. Totk bringing him bk really needs that to go along with the voice acting.
tbh it makes sense to wonder "why am i afraid of some bpy, by the way why am i destined to fight him?" Thats his whole point. at first to try to force like he did,but realizing he cannot just take it for granted, the scene of him facing lost woods curse made it clear he thought on the woods realizing it is not good to force or why have this at all?
But the curse is a good thing to notice, and something the royal family will hide away, and never admit to it publicly or even to the affected parties.
After all he at least admits his wrong doings, by saying "no one is above a sin"
His point proven by link unable to resist the "heros duty" and just swing at him constantly while ganon just laying down the facts like a 5 dish special.
Damn now I’m starting to feel bad for Ganon. The vessel not the monster.
Dude, this is heavy shit. When Gannondorf said, "Even now I'm made to bloody these hands. With no end in sight." That shit hit me so hard I teared up. This script is amazing! If you need a voice actor for grunts and stuff hmu.
GANNON-BANNED.
Never in a million years did I think you’d give this amount of humanity to Ganondorf. Having him trying to solve everything with diplomacy and exposing his vulnerability to his greatest enemy touched my heart in a way I wouldn’t have expected. Also showing Link getting corrupted as well by what’s supposed to be the “good guys”, only to continue the endless bloodshed, simply wow. Both characters suffered hell and back since childhood and that moment in which you think they finally can get to understand each other is beautiful… only to be cut away by that goddamn curse.
As always: music, dialogue, animation, pacing, everything on point. This series keeps escalating and toying with my emotions like the first time. It because of people like you that I adore this fandom. Thank you
I like the way they use Link’s dialogue (the ones he doesn’t choose) and displays them as second thoughts in a way
I can't believe it's already been a year since this came out.
Its been said already but I'll restate it: This is hands down THE greatest zelda fan project EVER. Since episode 1 it already felt cannon to me and I take this as cannon to the series.
So Link is barred from accepting anything other than fighting Ganondorf, or anyone like him. While Ganondorf is attempting to rise above the curse, but it can take over if he loses his composure. This series is very interesting!
Worse, he seems more barred by his trauma than any implied hijacking by Hylia, if she's even trying.
And the mental anguish from it clashing with the fact that, in this timeline, all of that never happened, and he needs to let it stay that way.
Seeing the Hero of the Sky stand before the Hero of Time gave me goosebumps. Can’t wait for the next part!
Same here. Isn't that the hero of twilight though? The scene seems to jump all the way to the training sessions from Twilight Princess
@@client-success-secrets Nah, the trousers are the same orangish colour from the Skyward Sword model. It could be interpreted that the area they're in is in some sort of physical representation of the Spirit of the Hero which would explain why the Links are able to train with each other and teleport to some area outside of hyrule
@@sonicgamer178 That and also the speech line. That alone could definitely be a big indicator it’s the one from Skyward Sword.
@@client-success-secrets It's defo the hero of the sky. The music that plays is ballad of the goddess. And those boots and trousers are his. Plus the Hero of twilight comes way after the hero of time. What this scene implies is that the hero of time was tauught by the hero of the sky, the same way the hero of twilight was taught by the hero of time.
@@bloodthirsty5145 Absolutely! The theme as well as the fact that demise took over Ganondorf is literally hammering it home hard: the rival of demise is joining the fight now.
This is not fanfiction. This is storytelling at it's most basic form. It's hard to find good story tellers nowadays. I enjoy, and appreciate what you and your team has accomplished.
definitely would not call this basic. from how much effort animating actually takes to the execution of all of this story, this is far from basic. I certainly hope I'm misinterpreting your comment somehow.
@@MessApathy you are, but I encourage this.
@@MessApathy Not to speak for someone else, but I think he meant it as reaching the heart or core of storytelling, or the most fundamental layer. Similar to how being called a "fundamental boxer" is a compliment. Granted, any of those words would've been better picks than "basic," going by connotation, but the intent was a compliment.
You know a real fan fiction is first a good story telling. That's why a good fan fiction is so rare.
@@Hilljoona and people use them mostly for their basic desires which is a double edged sword.
There are no words in this or any language that can portray the feelings I have for this story. Ganondorf’s attempted penance, Demise’s interference, and the callbacks to the original Hero, the only one to process all three pieces of the TriForce? As I said, no words.
Man, this is the story telling I can only hope we get with TotK 😭
As someone who’s played it ITS GOOD
@@yasonhours I'm jealous... a bit.
@Zoomer Stasi yeah the around the table 5 star reviews really go to show how bad it is… you sound dumb, best Zelda game since Twilight Princess. Story is great, gameplay is great
@Zoomer Stasi have you even fucking played it
totk haven't been around long enough. Already got plenty of prime scores. Judging it because of botw is amateurish. While it got hope to be a nicely rich title.
Painting ganondorf as the tortured villain is actually so genius. This is phenomenal and I quite literally cannot wait for the next one. Thank you for this incredible series.
I believe he pulled off of the context Wind Waker had provided. The Ganondorf there says similar stuff at one point, and Wind Waker does come after this in the timeline.
I noticed he stayed extremely accurate to story lore, love how he made a series out of this popular plot, that Nintendo never used. I really wish they gave us a game like this.
@@sabastianleisek396 Wind Waker is adult timeline. This series takes place after MM, which is child timeline.
@@SaxyCalzone So? Wind Waker speaks of the hero of time and the events that happened. I know it's a different timeline, but this is the game that it split from. The Ganon in that game had talked similar to how this Ganon does, I think this guy did an amazing job with lore and popular theories.
@@sabastianleisek396 oh I agree 100%. I might've misread your comment. My bad.
I really hope OOT Link does not die this soon. If he does TP Link will never exist. This series is exactly the powerful, emotional, brutal PG-13 Legend of Zelda Nintendo don't have the guts to tell. Thank you.
This is what I wanted from Tears of the Kingdom. This is the kind of story I wanted.
I literally cried during the battle and was in awe during the link vs ganon battle. The dialogue was superb. The lighting was excellent. Can't believe this is just fan made.
Awesome! I think all of us can agree, we can't wait for this masterpiece!
Agreed!
agreed!!
Yeah I just hope it is soon. I always hate these long periods
Agreed!
@@brad5167 I think it's safe to say that we have reached the end of the 1st half of Hero's Purpose.
The Oath to Order rendition when Ganondorf explains their curse to be forced to follow their destiny no matter their feelings, was an immaculate choice. A subversion that still means what it means.
Hero's Purpose must be canon, the animation, the story, the characters... All is very Good
Thanks Major Link for create this 🙏
Enraged Zelda and Solemn Ganondorf? Thank you for introducing me to characters I never knew I needed in my life.
This is now canon. I am literally in tears with how perfect this is and how much it touched my soul. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this series.
is not really canon right?
@@sebastienlauzon5516 no this isn’t cannon
@@SmackTheBongo blasphemy. It has to be.
@@sebastienlauzon5516 No it isn't, but that doesn't change the fact that the story itself is amazing.
I wish it was canon
Dunno if anyone mentioned this but when Ganondorf asks Link 'What would you do?' and there are no options for Link to pick, that is VERY subluminal messaging as if to say 'There is no choice' as he wouldn't have a choice anyway because of the Fate the Goddess's put upon them. Least that's what it looks like from my perspective, which is freaking awesome writing.
Honestly, I took that scene to mean that Link doesn't really know WHAT he would do, which goes along with his behavior during the whole encounter: Confused, terrified, and broken to the point of almost going mad realizing that not only was he never truly free, but that he will never BE free as a person.
@@dragonbornexpress5650 That's exactly what I said though. By saying 'he won't be free as a person' is the same as what I said about there being no option because of the fate put upon him. Same diff, honestly.
Amazing storytelling and animation. I really got Eren Jaegar vibes when Link was being brainwashed by Goddess Hylia and the Spirit of the Hero. Also, humanizing Ganondorf was such a brilliant approach, with him finally realizing the never-ending cycle that the three of them are cursed into for eternity. It made you want, for the first time in LoZ storytelling, for the "bad guy" to win. Imagine if Zelda games started to take this approach to Ganondorf's character instead of how he normally is portrayed as. The closest we had to this was Wind Waker Ganondorf and it would do so much for the series if they showcased more nuanced perspectives - but at the same time I feel as if they are keeping it black and white on purpose to leave it up to the interpretation of the fans.
This shows the Hero of Time showing the hidden skills that will be shown to the Hero of Twilight. Amazing!
The moment that Skull Kid saw Ganondorf wearing Majora's Mask literally gave me goosebumps (in a good way). That was beautifully executed.
Demise and Hylia pulling the strings from the background using Gannondorf and Link to continue their battle is a dope story. It paints what we know as a one sided story, giving the tale more depth. I have loved this project and I can't wait to see more! Keep up the good work everyone!!
And making Ganondorf the only one to truly understand what both he and Link are going through.
And Gannondorf successfully pacifying Link with his words/Demise controlling Gannondorf from within, genius! (Guy most definitely channeled every aspect of the Triforce there, shame what happens after)
Although I don't think Hylia's really pulling much strings. I think that was Demise's curse telling Link he has to fight Ganondorf
@@juandirection3751 Here’s the thing. Just when Link is about to agree with Ganondorf, he attacks him.
@@jaybling6687 I think the curse doesn't pick sides, it just does what it was summoned to do. But if it was controlled by Demise, it'd make sense because Ganondorf could hold Demise at the moment. Only after Link weakened him it seems that he was able to break free fully
I have no words.
This is absolutely canon for me. We need more human Ganondorf in media.
"I was a man blinded by power and rage" 😢😢😢 that was when I knew Ganondorf had a heart ❤️ good Lord I'm in tears.
Damn, Ganondorf even brought the Death Sword to the fight! I knew he'd use it. It's fitting in so many ways.
I know this is a fan fiction, and I know some things aren't explicitly explained in Zelda, and different people have different interpretations of certain things in the game, but this is one of the things I don't think really makes sense in this video. The Death Sword isn't even Ganondorf's sword. It was an execution blade used in the Arbiter's Grounds, which was a place where people were executed. You can tell it's not a Gerudo weapon because it doesn't match the Gerudo aesthetic. The Death Sword lacks the signature curves of Gerudo weaponry, and the style of the inscriptions are not found on any Gerudo weapon.
The Death Sword more closely resembles a mixture between a medieval European and Asian executioner blade, which makes sense because Hyrule takes inspiration from both of those cultures and the Arbiter's Grounds was built by Hylians.
@@corvus9359 Well, yeah. I suppose there are some consistency issues and ambiguity involving Gerudo culture and the blade's purpose. I don't think the blade was specifically designed for execution, since next to nothing is given about it in the game, but I can see your point. I still love the nod though, and I hope Ganondorf's connection to the sword's spirit is elaborated on in a future episode.
@@uncle167 While nothing is directly said about the Death Sword explicitly, you can still piece the puzzle together with visual clues. To really get into it, the combination of the design of the blade itself, and the location it is found implies it was used for execution. It's a single edge with most of its weight concentrated on the end, which has no point on its tip. The sword itself is also very thick. This design means it is meant for cleaving, which is not practical for a sword. The role of a sword is for slashing and stabbing, and the design of the Death Sword is not suited for either of those. In combat, the role of cleaving is filled by the axe. Now as for what the Death Sword was cleaving, well given that it was found in the Arbiter's Grounds, a place where people were executed, that would mean its purpose was for cleaving heads.
The Death Sword, and the Arbiter's Grounds as a whole are part of Hyrule's dark period of history, which has since been covered up by the Sheikah clan, and we see remnants of that in Ocarina of Time with the Shadow Temple, as well as the Arbiter's Grounds in Twilight Princess. This would explain why the Death Sword is tied down with what appear to be ofuda seals from Japanese culture, which the Sheikah are based on. It should also be noted that the Arbiter's Grounds are a Hylian structure, which should rule out the Death Sword as a Gerudo weapon straight away.
As for its connection to Ganondorf, throughout the series, Ganon's power (or rather, Demise's power) has been shown to have the ability to corrupt creatures and objects into violent monsters. The ofuda seals that bind the sword are meant to contain evil spirits, implying that the sword is cursed with the spirits of those who were executed with it, or that someone decided to seal those spirits within the sword. Ganon's power likely strengthened those spirits, which took form when the seals were removed.
@@corvus9359 That's pretty good attention to detail. Love the analysis on it. It is interesting to note how impractical it is in combat, as well as how many themes you managed to piece together. There is quite a bit to talk about in regards to Hyrule's dark history and the activities of the Sheikah, and I'm interested in seeing what MajorLink has planned next.
Man. You know you did good writing and characterization of Ganondorf when Link's like, "Am I the bad guy here?"
Amazing writing, and the use of shadows/lighting in certain character close ups was incredible.
Well, it's complicated. Zelda is the real villain. She knows the cycle is present but would never break it for safety reasons. No matter what, Link always ends up winning. So basically they get subjugated to eternal fighting and losing their lives to her continuous cycle. I can see why Zelda keeps it from him and lies, but it is very fucked up.
Link is not in the wrong at all though for what he did, he is intentionally told nothing to be a blind loyal dog
@@biggiecheese2004 Here’s the thing, I don’t think Zelda knows about it either. If she did, then why wouldn’t she try to defy it? As Zelda made pretty clear to Impa, she didn’t want to force Link to fight for her.
So at what point does fate overtake freedom.
I'll be honest, stellar as this whole episode was, Ganondorf and Link's scenes captivated me the most.
First, there's how human Ganondorf is now. He admitted to his crimes to the Deku Sprout and Link, didn't try to weasel his way out of them or delude himself. Heck, he doesn't even get mad at Link, the guy trying to kill him! The 2 times he gets angry is at the illusion of his past self and his questioning of why fate had dealt them both a cruel hand. Even when he kills the soldiers at the bridge, theres no revelling in the bloodshed. He numbly walks on, jaded by the wisdom in knowing how meaningless it all is. He admitted that everything he did was his own choice, even if it was at the call of destiny. The scene where he extrapolates on his origins really sells the fact that he's only a man in an impossible situation, just like Link.
And Link realizes that and it just breaks him more and more. All his life, Ganondorf has been the demon king of evil to him (a deserved title in the Adult Timeline) but the longer they talk/fight, the more Link realizes that they're far more alike then he ever imagined. And you can see that he wants to believe that, but he struggles to reconcile the Ganondorf of today with the one he fought as a child, the one who took everything from him.
What helps him realize Ganondorf's sincerity from the looks of it is twofold; First, no matter how many times Link takes a swing at him with lethal force, Ganondorf doesn't return it. Even when there's multiple openings, he doesn't take them so he can try and reason with Link. And secondly, the two are the perfect reflections of each other; a boy chosen by destiny who broke from carrying it.
A particularly powerful moment for me was when Ganondorf asked "What would you do if our positions were reversed?" And Link realizes that a part of him would "do whatever he had to do" and be willing to go to the same lengths that Ganondorf did
He realized that ultimately, he could've been as vicious as Ganondorf and I feel that plays into him realizing that of he could be just as wicked, then Ganondorf could be just as possible as wanting to do the right thing
Absolutely stellar writing that's emphasized by the music! Brock really stepped up his game here and I like how juxtaposed the music is between Castle Town and the Lost Woods. In Castle Town it's intense and swelling with power, framing just how much of a bloodbath it is. But with Link and Ganondorf it's much more somber and melodious, emphasizing just how much of a tragedy it really is between these two agents of destiny
Can hardly wait to see how this continues on!
Cannot wait to see how you bring this humanized Ganondorf around to the crazy man he becomes in Twilight Princess. Your work is incredible!
I’m gonna be replaying Twilight Princess with a completely different perspective from now on, GODS THIS IS GOOD
Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf is the same Ganondorf so I wonder how that will play out.....
@@Sir_Adam. No confirmation of that yet; It's very likely to be a completely different Ganondorf altogether.
@@dragonbornexpress5650 Nah, its the same Ganondorf. all the hints point to it being the same guy.
@@Sir_Adam I agree, the cave painting of Ganondorf in the first teaser trailer looks pretty similar to the Ganondaorf of twilight princess. Though we see him die in the end of the game so I don’t know how he can really come back 🤷♂️
@@immunity0792 Could be another timeline or something, not that I pay much attention to the timeline.
Being a kid, playing Ocarina of Time, i never dreamed that I would get to see something like this in my lifetime, where it shows Ganondorf in a totally different light.
He's actually seeking redemption, but he's misunderstood by the people he encounters and also controlled by a demon who only seeks to destroy the spirit of the Hero which bested such a demon so long ago..
And Link, seemingly being influenced by Hylia, who uses Link's pain of what he's been through to keep him fighting to the point where he's not fighting with courage, but with rage!
And Zelda herself.. She puts aside wisdom and summons the courage to fight for the lives of the people of Hyrule, not some family relics.
Major Link, you've created something with these videos that I don't think even Nintendo could top. Sure, they could try, but I doubt they will ever make a Zelda game with this level of storytelling. I'll be looking forward to the next one!
Bro he literally massacres Castle Town
@@dhans9662 Given he's trying to take the Temple of Time he may be pulling a bit of Wakfu's Nox Any evil he did can be undone. Also i don't think it's necessarily Hylia doing anything of that. Demise using the memory of her/the first Zelda.
The true tragedy in this series is that Ganondorf believes he is right. He thinks he has a chance to break the curse.
But Hylia knows he can't. The Spirit of the Hero knows he can't. And Demise does too, of course. I think Demise was manipulating Ganondorf into believing he had a chance to end the curse. But as we saw in this episode, Demise quickly disposed of his humanity when he got too close to Link. Demise took the vulnerability of both Link and Ganondorf to essentially "kill" them both at the same time.
@@DaNintendude That's also a good interpretation, it IS Hylia and the Hero's spirit who know that what Ganondorf is trying to do won't free anyone, just give Demise what he wants.
'Seeking redemption?'
Please bare in mind the guy just orchestrated an attack and massacre on three hylian realms.
I don't particularly give a damn that a Demon made him Do it, he still chose to submit to its will. And now at this moment he decides to change?
Not buying it. He is a weak man who couldn't bare the burden of his task.
He and Link are not the same.
Now this! THIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY! Imagine seeing this in an actual Nintendo Game! A question I would imagine I would loved to be answered.
"What if Ganondorf... Wanted to be more than the Bad Guy? What if he wanted to be more than Demise's Curse? Demise's Puppet?"
"What if Link's role was Reversed? What if he became a hero... only because Destiny said so? What if he Decided to Screw Destiny? What would he do then?"
Literal tears, man. Everything is so perfect. Not even an official Nintendo story could come close to what you did.
This episode is something else, really. The way you portray the curse that Demise put on both Link and Ganondorf is so interesting.
Link's sudden bursts of energy and need to fight Ganondorf is almost like a tic that he cannot stop, even though he obviously wants to. I mean look at him at 38:46, he looks so lost and scared, his eyes are completely devoid of light, they, along with his brows, are trembling uncontrollably. His whole face, from what we can see of it, just cries out "Help, I can't stop." I cant help but compare it to the Clone Inhibitor Chips from Star Wars, whenever the Spirit of the Hero takes control of Link, he really can't stop, it's like the Spirit is possessing him to just hack at Ganondorf. There were times throughout this scene that I was thinking to myself "Dude, enough, just stop, he wants to help." We have always seen a Link that is bold and heroic, with no fear or hesitation in sight, ready for action, for Hyrule and Princess Zelda, but never before have we seen this side of the hero, and in some way, it kind of makes sense, and it is heartbreaking.
Ganondorf on the other hand, oh man. Ganondorf has it way worse than Link, every time Demise takes influence on him, it's not just a tic that causes outbursts, it's a whole damn parasite that just takes full control of his mind. Just look at how he just beats up Link at 41:27 he literally looks like a robot, just a mindless machine that has the word 'destroy' looping over and over in his head. While Link looks like he has some awareness to what he is doing, enough to make him want to stop, Ganondorf looks hypnotized, it's like his conscience has been completely erased and is replaced with a malicious, machine moving demon, and the scary part is that he technically is. The Ganondorf that we just saw not even 30 seconds ago, that wanted to break this curse, that wanted both him and Link to choose their own destiny, and follow a free future, just died, leaving behind a vessel for Demise to take hold over, and enact his wicked deeds.
In the end of the day, it is obvious that both Link and Ganondorf want the same thing in this series, they want to be free, to lift this curse that they have, and start with a clean slate. I wish that both would come together, break their curse and live their lives the way THEY want to, without having to be thrust into any more burdens, but sadly we all know that just isn't happening.
MajorLink, you are a genius, this series is on a whole other level in terms of fan series, especially Nintendo and Zelda fan series, I cannot wait to see how this series will go from here, and I cant wait to see more projects from you, thank you.
Your words remind me of a LoZ fan comic, “ A Tale of Two Rulers”. That Ganon is pretty much like this video. There’s also a dub here on CZcams. It’s pretty good.
Imagine if that were a twist in TotK….maybe the reason Ganon became the blight wasn’t because he was defeated, but was because Ganondorf himself rejected Ganon’s power, and maybe the reason the Master Sword was destroyed was due to the energy link absorbed being evil in nature as a result of being placed there by Ganondorf himself. Now that would be a twist!
@@jaceyv139 or more like Luke and Vader being that those two were also being used
Love the anakin dooku analogy star wars references always welcome
Whether he realized it or not Ganondorf is being manipulated. The hatred of Demise wants the Triforce and it has allowed Ganondorf to believe that his quest for the Triforce is his own idea.
Ganondorf talking to Link gave me goosebumps! They went through the same struggle the only difference is that Link was chosen to be the hero while Ganondorf was born to be the villain. But they are both slaves to their destiny. What a chilling moment.
My favourite episode so far. Im excited for the next one even if I have to wait for another year because I know it's gonna be worth it!
Kind of reminds me of the dynamic between Kain and Raziel from the Legacy of Kain series. One is a redeemer the other a destroyer; a pawn and a messiah. Both were preordained to play out their roles without any say in the matter.
I NEED THE NEXT PART URGENTLY THIS THING IS VERY GOOD AND MADE ME CRY 🤕
This is canon to me. The Hero of Time’s journey is the most important one of my childhood, I just completed Majorca’s Mask again today and binged this after. It’s honestly an incredible experience, when I first played the game I was just 11, and I’m going on 19 now. Seeing these characters again made me truly happy, and I cannot wait for the next installment!
PHANTOM GANON HAS THE COOLEST ORIGIN THAT I NEVER SAW COMING.
I also really love how you tie threads of Ganondorf’s characterization together from not just Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, but Wind Waker as well. He is, undeniably, still ruthless and fueled by something dark and unsettling, but there’s a strange melancholy to him and motivation to help his people, too. You bring all those versions together really nicely so that they feel like the same person here.
I haven't played all the Legend of Zelda games, but is there ever a time where Ganondorf shows a shred of humanity in him at all in any of the games? The closest I can think of is Wind Waker's ending when he says he covets Hyrule for not having the 'winds of death' like his homeland.
@@spaceout65 wind water is where he comes closest. In that game he explains his almost reasonable excuse to why he wants the triforce.
I wasn't prepared to cry over Ganondorf, BUT HERE I AM!
since the only way i can express my thoughts on the amazing combat scenes is a very enthusiastic "that is some dope-ass anime shit and i love it", im gonna shift onto something i can be much more articulate about which is your handling of the Lost Woods, Ganondorf and Skull Kid, because i absolutely ADORE them
your idea of how the Lost Woods function is great! the unnatural lighting, the visions ranging from wishes to memories to fears to regrets, the voices luring deeper into the forest, the fabricated dialogue repeating endlessly, MAN that's the good stuff!! absolutely terrifying! even the dialogue audio clue being constantly mashed at one point plays a part in making the entire experience invoke a sense of extreme dread! the only thing that can break through its magic is music...
this Ganondorf might be my favorite version of him for how you dug into him with a silver spade. he's brutal, massive, ruthless, yet also terrifyingly quiet, and cunning, and clearly beloved by and caring for his people. i love his struggle with Demise's hatred and how it's become as much in his best interest as anybody else's to keep his body out of its control. their agendas may overlap, but he's long realized that it is working through him, not WITH him - and he's genuinely afraid of it. you can feel it by just how he looks at his shaking hand after releasing Tael... man. and i love the way he interacts with Skull Kid too - he's intimidating but never outright aggressive, resorting to violence only when forced by an impatient demon. even when he shoves the kid away there's still a certain gentleness about it.
and finally... oh boy. my darling little imp. i'll admit i'm really picky when it comes to Skull Kid because i've been building on his characterization with my own works for. A While Now. but you've knocked it out of the park with him just like you did for Ganondorf, and i have nothing but compliments. whether he looks for trouble or is on his best behavior, overworldly destroyers seem to flock to him and use him as a means to perpetrate their goals as though he were an omen of bad luck - and both times, it's his friends who deal with the fallout of that, while he ends up as an afterthought, being hurt and rendered useless only before the proper final fight starts. his first response to Ganondorf being freezing up completely in terror both out of simply being scared and being reminded of Majora got me Good, and him being spurred into action only when he can't bear Tael suffering... oh man. oh boy. magnificent. it's interesting how it's him, someone completely outside of the major conflict by virtue of inhabiting a completely neutral terrain like the Lost Woods, who causes this fateful meeting to be possible and kickstarts such a terrible fight.
there's more things i could go insane about, like the scene of the young soldier's death as he speaks to Impa and her losing faith, but if i tried to articulate on that i'd probably just scream for an hour and add another infinite paragraph so perhaps it's better if i stop myself here, haha!
i apologize for leaving a whole literary analysis in the comment section, but this series is just!!! so well done!!! i'll be picking this episode apart for twelve more years because it is That Good. i'll leave you with my most earnest of compliments and best wishes!
such an underrated comment, I agree with everything you said
Nintendo should hire the entire team , they did a wonderful job , the story is just one of the best
they really need to make this into a movie
MajorLink, your work is such a treat, and I think I speak for everyone here when I say you have such a gift with storytelling. Not to mention, your animation ability is truly top-notch. No matter the wait, I am always excited to see your work!
Upon watching this latest episode, I am reminded now of how much your work is a love letter to this franchise. I love The Legend of Zelda to pieces, and seeing this, I can only imagine how much deeper your love goes to create something of this caliber. Again, thank you for all that you do MajorLink!
Happy to see this story again. So many elements to review. Okay. Here is the list.
1-I love how you captured the essence of war, showing the despair and horror that soldiers die. The way the Hylian soldiers fight against the Poes is incredible. And I also love the scenes with Impa and Zelda fighting. Impa shows that even she has a limit to what she can tolerate, falling into despair when it comes to seeing her army die. Likewise, Zelda turning into Sheik to fight was incredible. She used Nayru's love and the Smash fighting style to make a good fight scene. The fight with Phantom Ganon and the Iron Knuckle was a good climax.
2-You made the Lost Woods more scary than the other games. I love how the soldier was met with illusions of Zelda knighting him. Likewise, Ganondorf being met by illusions of Link, Zelda, and himself.
3- The encounter between Ganondorf and Skull Kid, the N64 antagonists was epic. You can see that Ganondorf's evil is comparable to Majora's Mask, even making Skull Kid remember his scenes. I love how Ganondorf tries to reason with Skull Kid, but Demise's anger nearly makes him kill Tael when he tries to send him away.
4- The encounter between Ganondorf and the son of the Great Deku Tree was emotive. You can see Ganondorf's guilt at killing the Deku Tree, and you can see the seedling understanding Ganondorf's point of view. He has a great burden hiding the Kokiri Emerald. As such, he considers giving it to Ganondorf to get rid of the burden in his shoulders.
5 The fight between Link and Ganondorf is epic. You can see that Link is using all of his arsenal to fight Ganondorf. And you can see that Ganondorf is enjoying the fight. The way the mood of the fight changed when Ganondorf discovers Link's identity shows the empathy he feels at Link being cursed.
6- I love how the curse of Demise is horrible not just to Ganondorf, but also to Link. Ganondorf is the one who empathizes with Link the most because he carries the same burden. You can see that Link wants to stop, but the curse makes him keep fighting. The interrogation with Ganondorf shows that Link is unsure of what to do. He is facing Ganondorf because it's the only option that he has. This also shows at the end, when Ganondorf learns Link's name and Demise possesses him to attack. I also like how the memory of the first Zelda is portrayed negatively because it shows Link's desire to protect Zelda curses him to fight.
7- The presence of Skyward Link was amazing. He is a mentor and guide to this Link and this Link was a mentor to Twilight Link. And I feel like he will help Link fight back against the curse.
Overall, this story feels like a movie. It's worth waiting because it looks like you researched the game and filled in the gaps.
I want there to be made a game of this, I don’t care if it is a rom or something, this small series has left me emotionally touched, and being able to feel it in the similar way of OoT and MM would be perfect. I would literally take coding classes to make this dream of mine a reality, with the permission of MajorLink, of course. I cannot thank you enough for this, and hope there is more to this.
I don't know what it is, but you make these characters seem alive. These episodes are fire. So well made!!! I am not a sentimental person but you had me almost crying and shaking my head in despair when Ganondorf was punching Link into the ground.
Link literally chooses every option we, the players, would not choose! LINK ALWAYS LIES!!! Ganondorf has made great development and the whole demise thing was a real twist :) Can't wait for Episode 6, getting chills!!!
Link makes the choices that he feels is expected of him as the Chosen Hero. This is hinted as well in the official timeline, with Zelda's Diary painting a picture of Link's character. He's a mute because he feels his feelings are not important, and have to be kept to himself to fulfill his duties as the Hero. I would imagine the incarnations of Link before him were of a similar mind.
@@kingcamelot1395 I agree. This is Link answering the way "The Hero" would respond. Very interesting. It's a shame this would never be exploring in a real game.
@@kingcamelot1395 Yeah, I agree as well :) Link has a duty focused mind. Interestingly this causes him to hurt inside. And for him to not truly enjoy his life. Hopefully in the next episode he will understand that his feelings do matter and that he can still be the Hero and have feelings.
In Links defense after knowing very well what Ganondorf is capable of in the past and even in a future where he got the triforce of power and turned hyrule into a dark wasteland of death and despair. He knows how manipulative Ganondorf is, he’s manipulated the king he’s tricked him into opening the temple of time to get the triforce. So it doesn’t surprise me he is acting more towards personal vendetta than the hero’s spirit( which I believe works the opposite of demises curse and inspires hope and courage to stand up to all forms of evil not just demise), he feels like killing Ganondorf is the only way for hyrule to be at peace and at the same time avenge his friends who have perished because of him. Even when Ganondorf is trying to reason with him it doesn’t help that link knows a future he doesn’t know and probably figured Ganondorf is playing mind games to use him as a tool just like he did before. I hope He gets a resolve and understanding that even Ganondorf needs saving too and maybe they together can break demises curse.
@@aieurich Yeah that would be a really good alternative to how Legend of Zelda goes :) Especially since you really just kill Ganondorf save Hyrule and do it all over again.
This series makes me believe a Zelda anime or movie could actually be amazing. Fantastic job once again. This is by far my favorite Zelda fan fic.
I also see we have some similar ideas about the Tears of the Kingdom story line 😂 hopefully it turns out to be true cuz god damn this is compelling.
Well excuuuuse~ me princess wasn't enough for you?
PLEASE ILL DO ANYTHING FOR A GOOD GUY GANON. omg this episode had me sobbing! The battle in town was so gut wrenching.
Alas, it can't happen. He wasn't a good guy in Twilight Princess after all, and that's what this series is setting up.
i'm gonna bawl. the depth of this whole narrative is unmatched. please know we all appreciate this 😭😭😭
As always this is a masterpiece. The 'main' story between Link and Ganondorf is one that tears your heart to pieces. We all love Link and are aware of what he has gone through but everyone sees Ganondorf as just evil. However, anyone has the potential to be evil and we see that Ganondorf was no different. Much like Link, his destiny was forced onto him and he had no choice but to go on with it. He is well aware of his sins and though knows they can't be forgiven easily, is wanting to escape from the destiny that forces him to commit these sins. He sees Link as someone who is tired as he is and is suffering much like he is. He wants to end this cycle so they can CHOOSE their own paths, perhaps one of peace for both of them. He wants to free himself of not only his own demon but of the one Link isn't even aware he has. It's a tragically beautiful story.
There are other stories though like with Impa. She is like any other mentor/teacher/commander, etc. She cares for her soldiers and wants nothing for the best of them hence her hard training. Her soldiers return the favor by unending loyalty towards not only Hyrule but her as well. We see her pain as those same soldiers fall one by one, still looking for her to tell them they did their duty as they breath their last breath. It absolutely destroys her to see this as she feels it is the end...until we see yet another part of the story.
We see Zelda who has forever regretted not being able to fight. She spent years training so she wouldn't be helpless again. She no longer wants to be the one people fight for and instead, she wants to fight WITH them for what they have ALWAYS been REALLY fighting for...their home. She saw what having Link fight for her has done to him and she has had enough of the sacrifices. In a way she has also had enough of her destiny much like Link and Ganondorf have. It only makes sense that the three bearers of the Triforce are rebelling against their destiny all at the same time. Beautiful and very well done writing.
Last but not least this is weaved together by a soundtrack that only adds to the wordless emotions we feel. Yet another piece that I will be watching endlessly.
Dude... I have to be blunt and tell you, you need to learn to divide your comments in paragraphs... What you wrote is like in gigantic paragraph and nobody is gonna read that.
@@RaylightsenI read it...
@@Raylightsen Thought I did but apparently I hadn't in my half asleep state. Thanks for the catch. Honestly I never thought it mattered because when people click 'read more' and see their screen fill with words it has the same effect no matter the layout. However you're right, it needs a little organization.
@@Raylightsen i read it
@@kidf22 Is always, i mean it, ALWAYS better to organize the text for better understanding, and things can happen for sure, just keep it in mind.
I've been in the Zelda community for years, but this is one of the the best things the fandom has made. It's on par with things like "Fate is what we make it", "A new Calamity", "Linked Universe","Ben Drowned",and Morshu beatboxing.This is an emotional masterpiece that I had never expected to see. We can all tell that this had heart and soul poured into every scene. It gives me the chills just watching it. We needed a story of what happened between Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess, but I never would have expected it to be this beautiful.
I look forward to see what you make next.
Linked Universe is so sick
I haven't heard of any of these except for BEN
@@essex3777 Well you should check them out. Hero of the Zonai is good too.
@@coryfreake9070 Got any links? Google isn't helping at the moment
Just binged all of these and as an American all I can say is, I want more and I want it NOW.
Every time there's been a Skward Sword reference so far I get SO excited so THIS EPISODE HAD ME SCREAMING. Thank you MajorLink!! This series has felt as if I'm experiencing a whole new Zelda game in and of itself. The hype for episode 6 is crazy after this!!
30:05 “Those like you… Who share the blood of the Goddess and the Spirit of the Hero. Eternally bound.”
It’s amazing that you brought Demise’s Curse he placed upon Zelda/Hylia’s bloodiness and the hero’s spirit since Skyward Sword. Thus, Ganondorf becomes aware that it is more than just fate binds the Hero of Time, the Princess of Hyrule, and the Evil King from the West. Let alone add a level of complexity to his character as he wanted to protect his people but is used as a pawn.
I also Link is slowly come to that realization of that revelation where all the dreams/visions both he and Zelda has are a part of the grand scheme of the endless cycle of death and rebirth (or Eternal Bloodshed as Ganondorf stated) before he was controlled by fate.
It’s sad to think everything about all of this. Nicely done Majorlink!
The writing about inevitable destiny is amazing , the animation is phenominal , the scores are banger . This truly is peak yt
You should make a funny non canon animation of link and Ganondorf switching roles, link getting all the special treatment from the gerudo while Ganondorf gets stuck trying to crawl in holes or something lmao
36:38 Ganondorf finally saw the truth. He and the hero were exactly the same. Slaves being sent to kill each other over and over again. In that way, they were also no different from every faceless soldier and monster he and this boy slaughter by the thousands every time Hyrule rises once again from the rubble of it's own bloody past. Link is not the Hero. Ganondorf is not the villain. They are chess pieces in a never ending game played by two jealous gods over who has the right to live in this world.
“Your imprisonment was willed by the heavens. It was meant to make you strong. Like a sword hammered and honed so that it would never break…
This is because you deeply love the land of Hylia… and all its people…”
~Hylia
Edit: is episode 6 actually confirmed, or…?
@@zelda_da_nerd he said “To be continued.”
@@zelda_da_nerd for…?
Edit: oh no, the quote is from a manga that precedes Skyward Sword about the first Link who was murdered by Demise, look it up.
@@greece_rome It's also Published in Hyrule Historia I think, so it should be readable to everyone in that Manga
@@Chris-gx1ei that’s how I found out
@@Chris-gx1ei well hyrule história has a lot of contradicting info so it’s not that reliable
As someone who has ready the official manga for the first war, where the very first hero Link was chosen, and played almost every Zelda game, this can easily be called a masterpiece, without question. Every scene in these 5 parts gives a perfect representation of the characters and their development over time, and the realization that Ganondorf is aware of the cycle and actively trying so stop it is amazing! When Ganondorf was trying to explain everything to Link, I love how you made it subtle, but also obvious at the same, that Hylia and Demise were puppeteers, and they were nothing but toys to them. Fan-Freaking-TASTIC!!
Holy mother of god. The entire lost woods scene with Ganondorf-switching between his OoT design and TP design to show time change, the excellent use of glitchy text-incredible. Not to mention the entire scene with Skull Kid was so well done. Every one of his interactions with other characters had me on the edge of my seat. I’m very excited for the rest of this series, thank you for your incredible storytelling!