Hyrule Historia

***Marilink*** · 12-15-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nintendo World Report

Zelda's 25th anniversary closes with a spectacular art book.

To end the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda in true epic fashion, Nintendo have announced an art book known as Hyrule Historia.

The 274 page book contains three main chapters.
The first details the story of Skyward Sword, as the origin of Hyrule and the series in general.
The second chapter is a compendium of Hyrule's history across the entire series. The third chapter contains a collection of concept artwork from each game, nicely rounding out the package.

Furthermore, the book will also include a 32 page comic based on Skyward Sword, featuring 8 pages in full color and a story that was edited by series producers from the games.

The book promises to be an essential collectors edition for any Zelda fan. It goes on sale in Japan for 3,255 yen (about $41 US Dollars) on December 21st this year. No news of an English translation of the book has yet been announced.

Source: Nintendo Japan Announces Hyrule Historia* - News - Nintendo World Report

This looks amazing. If there's not an English translation, I might roundhouse kick a deer to the face.

More pictures inside!

CuccoLady · 12-15-2011, 03:16 PM

They also said it included an "entire history of Hyrule." I smell an official timeline. I'm not sure how coherent it'll be but at least it'll be interesting. x{D

In other news, they better translate this.

**Valigarmander** · 12-15-2011, 08:06 PM

Yes. YESSSSSSS.

***Marilink*** · 12-15-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CuccoLady

They also said it included an "entire history of Hyrule." I smell an official timeline. I'm not sure how coherent it'll be but at least it'll be interesting. x{D

In other news, they better translate this.

I was thinking an official timeline, too...we'll see. I'm okay either way.

Toadyking · 12-16-2011, 01:17 PM

Hopefully this will be a chain reaction for other game series too for more book compendiums.

Luigiman7 · 12-16-2011, 01:25 PM

do ****ing want

**Crazyswordsman** · 12-16-2011, 07:00 PM

^My thoughts exactly. -CSM

***Cosmonautical*** · 12-16-2011, 11:29 PM

Ha! Beat me to it. I saw the story on Kotaku Australia last night but was too lazy to repost then.

I can't emphasize enough how awesome this looks. Totally want it. Hell, I want my art in it! ML, if you get a copy you will be required to print Blind and TGIAS and hastily insert it in the book.

Chaos Deviot · 12-17-2011, 09:25 AM

Whether or not the main timeline is said, it's still worth it. Here's hoping for a translation. I don't know every Japanese word, after all.

***Marilink*** · 12-17-2011, 10:23 AM

^^Done and done. Might have done it without you even saying anything! :P

You'd have to provide me with supah-hi-res versions for printing, though.

***Cosmonautical*** · 12-17-2011, 11:21 PM

Haha, well I sadly don't think there are super-high res versions of either of those, but I'll see what I've got.

***Marilink*** · 12-18-2011, 05:19 PM

^Haha, don't worry about it. If the quality's bad I'll just print them smaller.

But hey, CHECK IT OUT YO

Hyrule Historia Reveals the Zelda Timeline | New Nintendo

The Missing Link · 12-18-2011, 07:16 PM

I so want this. I've been saying Nintendo needed to make a Zelda art book for forever now.

***Marilink*** · 12-20-2011, 08:38 PM

Some more details: Higher-Quality Hyrule Historia Preview, Plus New Pages [UPDATE: Page Translation Reveals Part of the Timeline] | New Nintendo

***Cosmonautical*** · 12-21-2011, 02:31 AM

Well, I've always liked the idea of a comprehensive art book for Zelda. Seems kind of bittersweet if they're going to cram it full of every instance of the Windwaker Link stuff that wasn't redesigned just because it was used to promote subsequent games.

Then again, I never liked OoT Link's hair, either.

**Valigarmander** · 12-21-2011, 11:31 AM

Hyrule Historia: Zelda Timeline Revealed [RUMOR]

Apparently, Ocarina of Time split the timeline into three, not two.

***Marilink*** · 12-21-2011, 01:57 PM

It makes sense, but at that point you might as well say that the games aren't related at all. Still, I'm okay with this timeline.

I don't necessarily think it's the Hero of Time failing, but rather it's the timeline created when Link would pull the master sword out and go to the sacred realm. Like, you go back and forth through time so much in that game, there's a loose end created in time--the success of Adult Link affects line B and C, but the "what if" affects line A. That's what I think anyway, I'd like to see what Ninty has to say.

Bright side: Now, when they make Zelda games, they'll at least have a time line in mind.

***CaptHayfever*** · 12-21-2011, 02:40 PM

So the Oracles happen between LttP & Awakening? Didn't see that one coming.
Also, I thought Four Swords & FSA had the same Link in them?
Also also, I find it a little disconcerting that all of the classic games fall under the OoT-failure branch, meaning that technically they can't even happen.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Marilink*** · 12-21-2011, 03:24 PM

^nono, that's not what it is.

When Link pulls the master sword out, that in and of itself creates two timelines--one in which Link comes back and one in which he doesn't. Then, off of that split, we have our classic Young Link and Adult Link timelines.

So all three happen, but in different parallels caused by the time travel.

gimme a sec, I'll draw it up.

***CaptHayfever*** · 12-21-2011, 03:30 PM

Right, the two timelines are caused by Link's travel with the Master Sword, I know. If you beat the game, both of those timelines happen.
The third timeline comes out of failure, out of dying, out of a freaking GAME OVER. That shouldn't even count.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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12-21-2011, 01:57 PM	#17
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	It makes sense, but at that point you might as well say that the games aren't related at all. Still, I'm okay with this timeline. I don't necessarily think it's the Hero of Time failing, but rather it's the timeline created when Link would pull the master sword out and go to the sacred realm. Like, you go back and forth through time so much in that game, there's a loose end created in time--the success of Adult Link affects line B and C, but the "what if" affects line A. That's what I think anyway, I'd like to see what Ninty has to say. Bright side: Now, when they make Zelda games, they'll at least have a time line in mind. Last edited by Marilink; 12-21-2011 at 02:19 PM.

12-21-2011, 03:24 PM	#19
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	^nono, that's not what it is. When Link pulls the master sword out, that in and of itself creates two timelines--one in which Link comes back and one in which he doesn't. Then, off of that split, we have our classic Young Link and Adult Link timelines. So all three happen, but in different parallels caused by the time travel. gimme a sec, I'll draw it up. Last edited by Marilink; 12-21-2011 at 04:01 PM.

12-15-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	They also said it included an "entire history of Hyrule." I smell an official timeline. I'm not sure how coherent it'll be but at least it'll be interesting. x{D In other news, they better translate this.

12-15-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Yes. YESSSSSSS.

12-16-2011, 01:17 PM	#5
Toadyking Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California Gender: Posts: 5,107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hopefully this will be a chain reaction for other game series too for more book compendiums.

12-16-2011, 07:00 PM	#7
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^My thoughts exactly. -CSM

12-16-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,103 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Ha! Beat me to it. I saw the story on Kotaku Australia last night but was too lazy to repost then. I can't emphasize enough how awesome this looks. Totally want it. Hell, I want my art in it! ML, if you get a copy you will be required to print Blind and TGIAS and hastily insert it in the book.

12-17-2011, 09:25 AM	#9
Chaos Deviot The Betrayer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt. Moon Gender: Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 171 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Whether or not the main timeline is said, it's still worth it. Here's hoping for a translation. I don't know every Japanese word, after all.

12-17-2011, 10:23 AM	#10
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	^^Done and done. Might have done it without you even saying anything! :P You'd have to provide me with supah-hi-res versions for printing, though.

12-17-2011, 11:21 PM	#11
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,103 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Haha, well I sadly don't think there are super-high res versions of either of those, but I'll see what I've got.

12-18-2011, 05:19 PM	#12
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	^Haha, don't worry about it. If the quality's bad I'll just print them smaller. But hey, CHECK IT OUT YO Hyrule Historia Reveals the Zelda Timeline \| New Nintendo

12-18-2011, 07:16 PM	#13
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 17,128 Thanks: 405 Thanked 606 Times in 368 Posts	I so want this. I've been saying Nintendo needed to make a Zelda art book for forever now.

12-20-2011, 08:38 PM	#14
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	Some more details: Higher-Quality Hyrule Historia Preview, Plus New Pages [UPDATE: Page Translation Reveals Part of the Timeline] \| New Nintendo

12-21-2011, 02:31 AM	#15
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,103 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Well, I've always liked the idea of a comprehensive art book for Zelda. Seems kind of bittersweet if they're going to cram it full of every instance of the Windwaker Link stuff that wasn't redesigned just because it was used to promote subsequent games. Then again, I never liked OoT Link's hair, either.

12-21-2011, 11:31 AM	#16
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Hyrule Historia: Zelda Timeline Revealed [RUMOR] Apparently, Ocarina of Time split the timeline into three, not two.

12-21-2011, 02:40 PM	#18
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	So the Oracles happen between LttP & Awakening? Didn't see that one coming. Also, I thought Four Swords & FSA had the same Link in them? Also also, I find it a little disconcerting that all of the classic games fall under the OoT-failure branch, meaning that technically they can't even happen. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

12-21-2011, 03:30 PM	#20
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Right, the two timelines are caused by Link's travel with the Master Sword, I know. If you beat the game, both of those timelines happen. The third timeline comes out of failure, out of dying, out of a freaking GAME OVER. That shouldn't even count. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"