In this Hyrule, the passing of time and decay didn't affect anything within its borders, being blessed and protected by the Goddess of Time.
Unfortunately ✨️Shit Happens✨️ when Hylia goes missing.
Since Hyrule lost Hylia, many hylians (including Link) ended up actually dying... but then just woke up back in their old rotting body.
They find out the Hard Way that the reincarnation cycle (which naturally existed outside of Hylia's time bubble) got mysteriously blocked, thus everyone's souls either tries to return to their old bodies or just stays in limbo (and their soulless bodies become gibdos/zombies).
*Link ends up looking like a stal instead of a gibdo because they got tired of dealing with the decay and decided to just get rid of most of the flesh
*Most hylians in this au avoid doing the same, because they believe having as much of their original bodies means they can one day return to their old selves (as once blessed by Hylia)
*Immortal zombie Tingle. And Beedle. Sorry guys. But what's an adventure without obstacles? 💖
