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I view og Link and Hyrule and separate characters despite the fact that they are technically the same character. Because of this I have certain headcanons for them that don't transfer over, and I thought it would be fun to talk about them! When interacting with LU I try to keep headcanons as close to the comic as possible, especially when it comes to Hyrule as this makes it more fun for me. Therefore, you will see a lot of the reasoning for headcanons being pretty much "it's like that in the comic."

For whatever reason, Link is depicted with his sword on his hip instead of his back like most other Links.

(There is also a post card with AoL Link on it riding a motorcycle that has him have his sword on his hip (I couldn't find it). Less canon than the manual to me but still interesting.). In LU however Hyrule puts his sword on his back like everyone else!

In both TLoz and AoL Link technically holds his sword in both hands as they flip the sprite instead of drawing a new one depending on which way Link is facing so that his sword hand is always closest to the screen.

(All sprites in this were ripped by Mister Mike)

And I KNOW!!! it is most likely due to hardware limitations but if the Tp Link gets to be headcanoned as ambidextrous because his entire game was flipped so can this Link!!! This isn't really something I see get acknowledge much by the fandom (in fact I've only seen it mentioned TWICE) and it isn't mentioned in LU. I like left-handed Link so even though he is ambidextrous he still mostly uses his sword in his left hand.

Link isn't that short!!!! ... at least in his Hyrule. Observe:

So, I put him at an averageish height. Honestly it doesn't matter what his actual height is since this is a fantasy world but whatever it is he is slightly above average. Hyrule however? He isn't that tall in a group of Links so he is definitely below average in height 😭 I would say in real world terms Link is around 5'9 and Hyrule is around 5'5.

There are three ways to approach Link's fairy form.

He shrinks and grows wings

He turns into a little creature (which is someone's fanmade fairy design)

Or he looks like one of the fairies in his game

I see the most of the first one and even if it isn't how it looks in game it's popularity makes sense. I prefer the third option (if you couldn't tell) cause I think it's fun and closest to canon (I suppose if you wanted to be 100% canon you would give him a total make over x). I base it on a combo of the manual and the game. I've heard along the grapevine Hyrule's fairy form goes the first route and has dragonfly wings which I think is a good fit in terms of bug wings. Also I want antennae!

(My designs for the Zeldas aren't final shhhhh) I don't really ship much but I can see Link and Princess Zelda getting married for political reasons (there's the whole "great king" thing and having two princesses which could create some succession issues and I think Link getting married would just clear things up and look good to the people of Hyrule. I think he would marry the first Zelda he meets because I've always seen her as the more leader type and politically oriented of the two). That being said I don't think Link would actually be attracted to either Zelda. Or anyone. This isn't really based on anything except for the fact that I said so lol.

Now Hyrule has a bit more explaining. I keep the political/platonic marriage to Dawn but the zelink of choice for him is with Aurora because when I was first reading LU I thought it was being set up in a way that put all the Links with their "primary" non-Zelda love interests except for Sky. So Time with Malon, Legend with Marin, Twilight with Midna and Wild with Mipha (don't ask about the other three I did not think about them all that often) and all of those are redheads.... so since I headcanon Aurora with the red hair I thought Hyrule would be shipped with her. I've later found out this isn't the case and that some Links are going to end up with their Zeldas but xD I don't really care ships don't matter that much in LU anyways and honestly I don't even know if Jojo considers the Zeldas to be separate people. Also why don't I just have the marriage be between Hyrule and Aurora? Ehhhh. Errrrm.. I really like platonic marriages.

This is a pretty common headcanon and it is based on two lines from the first manual and the second manual. In the first manual it established that Link was a traveler (hence the nickname in LU). "During his travels he had come across Impa and Ganon's henchmen." In the second it says "Link remained in the little kingdom of Hyrule and lent his hand to its restoration." Which implies that either Link was planning to leave Hyrule (and thus could be from Hyrule) or had traveled to Hyrule (and thus wasn't from Hyrule).

I choose to see it as that he isn't from Hyrule. I also think it is fun to have the "Hero of Hyrule" not be from Hyrule. A lot of people go with Calatia (which is canon to the comics and I don't consider the comics to be canon) and I go with that too because honestly it doesn't really matter where he came from, just that it isn't Hyrule.

Technically Link is always touching the Magical Sword in AoL so I've always pictured it as a magic wand of sorts for his magic making it stronger and more focused hence why he doesn't start all this fancy magic until after he gets the sword. Link can use magic without it it's just not as good (like the sword beams). I just think it is a little odd that the "Magic Sword" doesn't seem to do anything special. Obviously this doesn't apply to Hyrule as he heals Twilight without the sword.

Some people get this wrong but in AoL it states that "One day, a strange mark, exactly like the crest of the kingdom, appeared on the back of Link's hand as he approached his 16th birthday." And I think it's pretty likely that he set out right after hearing the Legend of Zelda from Impa and celebrated his birthday on the road. So, I think it would be funny he got whisked away to the LU adventure right before his 18th birthday and just never mentioned it.

That's all! Obviously, I have more headcanons but they can be applied to both Link and Hyrule to varying degrees. I first played AoL four years ago now (six years ago for TLoZ) and found LU a little while after AoL. In the beginning my view of Link and Hyrule were pretty cloudy but as time has gone on they have solidified into different characters in my mind that would do slightly different things. That being said the LU fandom has been an awesome source of headcanons and perspectives on Link.

One of the headcanons that I know for certain that has come from the LU fandom is the fact that Link can's swim. Which yeah! Isn't it weird that he uses all sorts of ways to traverse water but none of them involve getting in the water? Or that a way to insta die in AoL is falling in lava or water? Maybe I would have come to that conclusion on my own or maybe not but who cares about the "maybes."

There are a lot of things the fandom does in regard to Hyrule that I disagree with but find interesting, or dislike, or hate, or things I agree with and love! But no matter what it has made me see a game that means so much to me in so many different ways. And isn't that the point of being in a fandom?

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NOTICE: As more and more fanfic writers are using generative AI for their works (you uncreative dweebs), I hereby swear on everything I hold dear that I have not and will NEVER use generative AI in ANY of my written work. Everything I post will be organically and creatively my own.

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hi, me again. can i give Hyrule more honey-coated raspberries? :D

yippee

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happy "closer to 2050 than 2000" day everyone

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I’ve never been able to draw the Hero of Hyrule right—That hair of his has angles and curves that I just can’t portray properly. So, like the clay Lizalfos I made years back, I picked up some 3D basics to help. with a few tutorials, I managed a decent yet kinda creepy😶 attempt—at least good enough to study the angles and curves. though here It's definitely less wavy than it ought to be 🤔

I’m using “Nomad Sculpt” on an ipad. With YouTube tutorials it’s been pretty approachable. I tried Blender, but that learning curve takes more time, a luxury I don’t have.

It's been several months since this was 1st posted to patrion, and now I can say for sure I'm feeling a bit more confident drawing him which will be especially helpful for when the spotlight moves to him in the story eventually, and yet I feel his hair eludes me still...

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Congrats Hyrule on being Eliminated!

Garnering a mere 5.5 votes….Hyrule has been kicked off of the Lu Blorbo Olympics of 2025 everyone say bye bye rulie :(

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a special fic I meant to post several months ago <3

for @kilgoreontralfamadore

preview under the cut!!

Twilight stepped through the portal, a crooked, but genuine, smile gracing his lips. “My world,” he murmured, chuckling. “Right near Ordon, too.”

“Good! I’m sure we could all use a break,” Sky replied, smiling.

Wild’s ears perked. “I want to see the goats!”

“C’mon, then,” Twilight beckoned, still grinning. “It ain’t too far, now.”

He led them through the woods, all chattering excitedly at the prospect of a proper rest. Wild and Hyrule animatedly discussed seeing the Ordon goats while Sky and Warriors made small talk about the weather. It was warm and vaguely humid, but clouds didn’t loom over them. The ground was soft and squishy, damp from spring rain and cool morning dew, and the gentle smell of dirt wafted through the air.

They reached a clearing, and Twilight’s grin was so wide it was impossible to ignore. “Now, this here’s where I live,” he explained, gesturing at a tall treehouse. A ladder stood at the base, reaching up to the door of Twilight’s home. Time’s eye crinkled fondly.

Instead of heading up the ladder, however, Twilight walked past it, crouching in the dirt to the side. He chuckled to himself, pinching off the stem of a plant. “Ya know… while y’all are in Ordon, ya can try one’a our products,” he suggested, brandishing the small bud.

Wild squinted. “What is that?”

“Well, Cub,” Twilight grinned. “Ordon ain’t just goats, y’know.”

Legend’s eyebrows raised in recognition. “Rancher, is that-?”

“Sure is.” He waved the bud, shrugging. “This here patch is ready, but Ordonia knows how much time we got. I got sum’more dryin’ in the cellar that’s ready to use.”

“Count me in,” the vet breathed, smirking.

Twilight chuckled, grabbing onto the ladder. “C’mon, don’t be shy now. Lemmie show ya what I’ve got.”

-> read the rest on ao3!!

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Linked University AU Masterpost!

(this will be updated as the AU progresses)

THE FICS:

–> Beginnings (Links & Malon)

–> Recommendation (Legend & Ravio)

–> Enroll (Wind & Wars)

-> Cookies (Flora, Wild, Sidon & Riju)

-> Poisoning (Malon, Time, & Links)

-> Art Show (Four & Shadow)

THE LINKS:

–> Time, he/him. 38 y/o. Professor of agriculture and animal sciences. He lives on Lon Lon Ranch with his wife, Malon.

–> Warriors, he/him. 31 y/o. Adjunct professor of psychology, teaches a lot of night classes. He lives alone in an apartment, but is often visited by his brother, Wind.

–> Twilight, he/him. 25 y/o. TA and Master's degree student, majoring in education. Previously majored in animal sciences. He lives in an apartment off-campus with his roommate, Ilia.

–> Sky, any pronouns are fine, but he/him preferred. 23 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in air transportation to become a commercial airline pilot. He lives in the dorms with his roommate, Groose. He's dating Sun.

–> Four, any pronouns. 22 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in material engineering. She lives in the dorms with their roommate, Shadow.

–> Legend, he/they. 21 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in social work. They live in an apartment off-campus with his roommate, Ravio. Their cousin Fable also attends the university.

–> Wild, any pronouns. 20 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in culinary arts. Considering a minor in pastry arts. He lives in suite-style housing (on-campus) with her roommates Flora, Riju, and Sidon.

–> Hyrule, he/they. 18 y/o. Part-time student taking night classes to become an RN, specifically an E.R./trauma nurse. During the day, he works as a receptionist at the local hospital. Their housing situation is unknown, but he claims to be a local to the area.

–> Wind, he/him. 16 y/o. Warriors' younger half brother. After talking to Sky, he's decided he wants to try taking a university class on marine transportation. He lives at home with his mother, but often visits Warriors' apartment.

THE ZELDAS:

–> Lullaby, she/he. 39 y/o. Professor of statistics, but also a few general math courses.

–> Artemis, she/her. 30 y/o. Adjunct professor of physical education and sports studies.

–> Dusk, she/they. 26 y/o. Adjunct professor of classical studies and literature.

–> Sun, she/her. 23 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in music (with a specific interest in string instruments). She lives in the dorms with her roommate, Karane. She's dating Sky.

–> Fable, she/her. 22 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in creative writing. She lives in the dorms with her roommate, Hilda. Her cousin Legend also attends the university.

–> Flora, she/her. 21 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in history and minoring in botany. She lives in suite-style housing (on-campus) with her roommates Riju, Sidon, and Wild.

–> Aurora, she/her. 21 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in pharmacology. She lives in the dorms with her roommate, Dawn. She's interested in student government.

–> Dot, she/they. 20 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in computer science. She lives in the dorms in a single room.

–> Dawn, she/her. 19 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in journalism. She lives in the dorms with her roommate, Aurora.

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS:

–> Malon, she/her. 37 y/o. Professor of nutrition sciences and pastry arts. She lives on Lon Lon Ranch with her husband, Time.

–> Pipit, he/him. 25 y/o. Master's degree student, majoring in natural resource economics. He lives in the dorms in a single room. He's dating Karane.

–> Karane, she/her. 25 y/o. Master's degree student, majoring in sociology. She lives in the dorms with her roommate, Sun. She's dating Pipit.

–> Ilia, she/her. 25 y/o. Master's degree student, majoring in zoology. She lives in an apartment off-campus with her roommate, Twilight.

–> Groose, he/him. 24 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in drafting and design. He lives in the dorms with his roommate, Sky.

–> Hilda, she/they. 23 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in dance and minoring in musical theatre. She lives in the dorms with their roommate, Fable.

–> Shadow, they/them. 22 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in film production and minoring in fine arts. They live on campus with their roommate, Four.

–> Sidon, he/him. 21 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, double majoring in health and physical education. He lives in suite-style housing (on-campus) with his roommates Flora, Riju, and Wild.

–> Ravio, he/him. 20 y/o. TA and Bachelor's degree student, double majoring in business and finance. He lives in an apartment off-campus with his roommate, Legend.

–> Riju, she/her. 18 y/o. Bachelor's degree student, majoring in criminology. She lives in suite-style housing (on-campus) with her roommates Flora, Sidon, and Wild.

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it's been awhile... but it's good to be back! Linked University returns with a short piece introducing Shadow!

preview under the cut!!

“Does this look okay?”

Four poked their head around the corner, looking Shadow, his roommate, up and down. They wore a long, sleek dress, deep purple in color. A silver chain hung around their neck, holding the weight of a small, circular panel of glass, purple-lined cracks running out from the center.

Four swallowed, nodding meekly. “Uh- yeah. Yeah, that looks good.”

Shadow hummed to themself, picking up a small tube. “You have steady hands. Would you do my eyeliner?” they requested.

“...I can try.” Four accepted the tube, taking a deep breath.

Shadow sat down, closing their eyes. “You know how I usually do it, right?” One brownish-red eye peeked open, staring up at their roommate.

“Yeah,” he breathed, sitting in front of Shadow. “The little wings.” Four opened the tube, revealing a small, fine-tipped brush. “Not that I don't want to help you, but… why aren't you doing this? You'd probably draw it better than I would,” she pointed out.

Shadow raised two hands, each presenting with a small tremor. “I'm nervous,” they explained simply. “There'll be so many good artists there!”

Four nodded, resting his hand against Shadow's cheek. Slowly, carefully, they drew a thick line, sharpening toward the wing. “That makes sense,” he murmured, examining his handiwork. “How's that?”

“Mm…” Shadow blinked, staring at their reflection with a critical eye. “It's a little crooked.”

“Should I redo it?”

“Nah.” They waved a hand, shrugging. “Just do the other one. It's fine.”

-> read the rest on ao3!!

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no work done no rest gained. literally no point of this at all

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I had a very bad day today and in my stress-induced fever and mental haze I drew Hyrule wearing a coat I really like.

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Fan Joy July #14

“This, my friend,” Warriors says, boots crunching in the grass, “is my field medicine manual.” He slips a delicate finger in between the pages as he comes to a stop, flipping back to the beginning of the book. “And we just need… there!”

An illustration for Tag Team (Definitive Edition) by qar (I don’t know if they have a Tumblr). Hyrule and Warriors from Linked Universe.

Today’s challenges: poses, interaction, hands

28th June 2025

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might seem like a harmless quirk but once you start typing in exclusively lowercase you can never capitalize anything again outside the designated midsentence Gay Emphasis Zones or anyone following you for longer than a week will think you’re about to commit murder