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I grew up on Zelda, my Father use to wake me up just so I could watch him beat the temple boss. It was the first game that really captured my imagination with a hero that would save the princess and the journey we would helped him through.

My sister and I use to always wonder about the princess. Who was she? I would make up stories and always hope that one day she would be the sword wielder. I started this piece with a story in mind ((my own interpretation of the origins of Zelda)) before a friend revealed her disappointment in the story line of "Skyward Sword".

It was a BIG slap in the face to find out what the creators decided, and as a fan I am deeply disappointed in the direction of what they consider a prelude to the Zelda arc. There is so much potential, so many ways to incorporate the nostalgic ideas already presented in the world that we, the fans, love. (how many of you look for the similarities of what carries over and how they find themselves in the new world in each game? I do!)

Zelda, in every game, felt like a figure that held the world in her hands. As if guided by a higher purpose even if she didn't fully understand it herself, Zelda guided the hero with a plea, "Stop Gannon."

I asked myself, "why is it legend of ZELDA? What made her so important that every princess afterwards was named after her?"
Thus the inspiration for my fanart.

In my imagination, Zelda held the Light and Gannon the Darkness. They say to keep balance both are needed.

What if the original Gannon and Zelda were once friends who undertook a quest to help the three goddess keep Hyrule in balance. And at the end of their journey, it was Gannon who made the ultimate sacrifice -- to take all the darkness within himself to spare Zelda, knowing that he would die over and over as a figure that everyone would despise.

Zelda could never kill her friend and so created a hero (our Link!) that would rise up when ever Gannon would reawaken.

In my imagination the story holds a bit of sadness, because in it..Gannon would be the only one who would remember the true legend of Zelda and their quest for balance. Zelda, in her light, would be reborn only holding her duty and compassion for a lost soul who must be stopped.

Hope you enjoy the piece! I know its just an interpretation, but it was fun to make up story to a game that has always held a special place in my heart.
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~CrimsonRed-and-Feral Jun 11, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Your idea of the origins of Gannon and Zelda, I like that, I like it a LOT
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~FaroresVault May 28, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
However, as defined by the timeline, Ganondorf DOES live pretty well the entire series on his own. He is only RESURRECTED or REVIVED - not reincarnated. ;)
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*DarkSunRose May 29, 2013
Thank you for your insight. This was just a fun background idea as I was displeased with origin story.
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~Kon13 May 27, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Amazing.. I really want to play your version of the game. I love it!
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*DarkSunRose May 28, 2013
Thank you!
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~Kon13 May 28, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're welcome!
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~Alex-Ghost May 14, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
Amazing!! I love your story, it's pure genius!
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Mood: Wow! ~Animangagurl May 8, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Your version is golden and I love it I wish more stories like yours are the ones to being made because there always judging the villains when sometimes they are the most hurt love your version love your story is amazing!
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~Ayachi-Ren May 7, 2013  Hobbyist
I love your version so much. It is bittersweet and makes sense in that universe. Amazing art! If you ever write a fanfic about it, I will surely be one of your readers haha :D
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~TollersTree May 7, 2013  Student Digital Artist
That is so very beautiful. You've got great lore ideas too!
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