#hyrule encyclopedia

[ophanim-vesper]

Just got sent a pdf of the Hyrule Encyclopedia! Can't wait to start reading! Hoping to learn a little more about the timeline :)

[felkithecreator]

I was thinking about what you shared re the Twilight Realm being the "Shadow World" (影の世界) in Japanese and I have a niche language question if that's ok: my online Japanese dictionary is telling me that kage/影 means both shadow and reflection, whereas in English "shadow" is more closely associated with "dark". So now I'm wondering: is 影の世界 best understood as a dark world or as a mirror world? If that makes sense? Sorry to be a language nerd in your DMs lol

No worries!! It's fun to talk about this stuff so please please ask me more if you have more questions.

I don't know what dictionary you're using - and it probably depends on context too, but from what I'm aware, 「影」 definitely is just shadow. Reflection would be 「反射」, or hansha. I've never heard anyone ever use the word 「影」 to refer to reflection, like, ever? Like, when talking about one's shadow in a casual setting kage is the word we use.

So yeah, in this instance I think it's definitely not a mirror world, and more of a dark world or literally, "Shadow World."

If it were a mirror-world, they'd probably describe it more how they describe Lorule in the Encyclopedia: 「ハイラルの裏側」 (hairaru no uragawa), or "the backside of Hyrule." The word 「裏」 ura here is the same word we'd use to be like "turn your paper to the backside" during a test, or like, the tail-side of a coin. In other words, Lorule and Hyrule are two sides of the same coin, and Lorule is specifically referred to in that kind of manner.

So yeah! Twilight Realm is definitely a Dark World, of sorts, rather than a Mirror World.

[heroofhyrulelink]

hi! I was wondering if you maybe had any info on the Hyrule Encyclopedia pricing and availability in Canada? have a great day & thank you!!

For Amazon.ca the Hyrule Encyclopedia is $33.02 as opposed to $53.99 (you save 39%), for orders of $35 and up you do get free shipping. The Kindle version of the book is $18.35. (X)

For Indigo Books & Music the Hyrule Encyclopedia is $33.67 as opposed to $53.99 (you save 37%). No free shipping available (as of 4/27/18). On KOBO EBOOK it is $27.19. (X) 

[pocketseizure]

Hyrule Encyclopedia, Page 95

(translation under the cut)

The Source of Evil and the Cycle of Reincarnation

In ancient times, the source of evil emerged from the earth. It was a being that possessed an evil power and rebelled against the gods. This being was called Demise. Seeking to destroy and control the world created by the gods with its demonic power, it battled against the goddess Hylia.

Demise was eradicated using the power of the gods, the Triforce, but the hatred and resentment it bore against the blood of the goddess and the soul of the hero created a curse of cyclical reincarnation that would last through the eras until the end of time.

A Cycle of Reincarnation Born from Hatred

When it was sealed by the Master Sword, Demise's spirit disappeared, but its grudge remained in the world and gave rise to a history drenched in blood. Ganondorf became the Demon King, and when he was sealed by the Sages it was his hatred that began the cycle, after which he appeared many times throughout history. In Four Swords Adventures, his soul was reincarnated, and he was once again born as Ganondorf.

[Caption under Ganondorf] Ganondorf being sealed by the Sages in Ocarina of Time. He gives voice to a strong hatred of the Sages, Zelda, and the hero; and, because of his fierce will and the Triforce of Power, he is cursed to be revived countless times in an endless cycle.

Demise The source of the monsters that destroy the world. It's said that its form is different depending on the era and the person who sees it.

Ghirahim A being akin to a spirit that resides in Demise's sword. Calling himself the leader of the tribe of demons, he summons monsters. Here he commences a ritual with Zelda that will revive Demise.

Characters who Desire Monstrous Power

[Caption under Vaati] Vaati became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men and used the Magic Cap to become a wizard in The Minish Cap. He was formerly a Minish.

[Caption under Byrne] Byrne from Spirit Tracks. He was formerly an apprentice of the Lokomo sage Anjean. Seeking a power surpassing that of the Spirits, he aids the resurrection of the Demon King Malladus.

[kameha8088]

Let me ask you all a quick question to any Zelda fan listening & reading this post right here right now. From my understanding I hear people talk left and right about this book called Hyrule Encyclopedia, but there are some die hard Zelda fans claiming Hyrule Encyclopedia is *Not cannon.* my question to you is, is it?

[xerxestexastoast]

okay so apparently according to Hyrule Encyclopedia, which hasn’t even come out in the West yet, Termina isn’t real and it gets destroyed anyway once Link leaves

fuck

[loruleanheart]

Concept art of Hilda, Yuga, and Ravio.

Source

[golvio]

Regarding my earlier post, apparently an official book titled Hyrule Encyclopedia was released in Japan, has oodles of unreleased concept art, and lore tidbits (although...some of these things are pretty dang questionable).

Someone was nice enough to translate some excerpts on the Zelda Universe forums, and there was one line that really stuck out to me.

It said that, apparently, Demise’s curse wasn‘t set into motion by Ganon being born, but instead began when Ganon was first sealed in OOT, due to Ganon’s own hatred birthing a grudge that satisfied the criteria for “making the descendants of the original Link and Zelda’s lives hell over and over again by refusing to die out of spite.” This seems to suggest that basically anyone with that level of hatred could become a vessel of Demise’s curse.

Of course, this is also the same book that said that Termina was just Skull Kid’s fantasies brought to life by Majora, and it disappeared just after Link left it behind, so...yeah. Grain of salt.