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An RP set in the Kingdom of Hyrule. The story wouldn't involve Link in any way, but would feature recurring characters. (Zelda, Impa, etc). The RP wouldn't fit in any of the three timelines, and would instead draw locations/themes from all three. I haven't thought too much about a plot, but I was thinking it would start with a coup in the kingdom. The characters would hear a stranger's voice and be guided into the castle through the sewers to smuggle the newborn princess Zelda to safety before she can be killed by her father (the regent). Characters could take on important story positions, or remain relatively unimportant.


Hyrule, the ancient kingdom with a history written in blood, and a land plagued by constant warfare and calamity. For twenty long years the kingdom warred with the desert dwelling Gerudo to the west. Each fought to a stalemate as the death toll continued to pile on both sides. During the conflict, countless Hylians, Gerudo, Gorons and Zora were lost to the conflict, including the crown prince of Hyrule. The reigning king, too aged to father another son was left to trust the future of his kingdom to his sickly daughter, the princess Zelda.

After inheriting her father’s war, the sickly Queen Zelda and her freshly wed husband, General Rolo of Hateno, continued the war effort. Countless more lives were lost, but due to the strategic mind of the new King-Consort, the Hylians were able to gain the upperhand. The good Queen used their advantage to their favor, and she was eventually able to secure a peace treaty that ended the bloody war and would hopefully bring a peace that the people of Hyrule had not known for some decades.

But Rolo thought Zelda too weak, and a rift grew between the Queen and King as Rolo continued to overreach. The king’s lust for power only strengthened once the Queen was with child, and it was rumored she wouldn’t survive the birthing.


Hyrule Castle Town


It was raining outside. A heavy downpour the likes of which Hyrule hadn't seen in years. Hidden behind dark clouds, the sun descended upon the kingdom and the Eastern and Western drawbridges were raised as was the daily routine. While the wind continued to howl as it passed between the streets, the patrolling guards struggled to keep their footing on the wet pavement. Many were unfortunate and were swept off their feet as they made their rounds through the empty streets. As night set in, the city seemed strangely empty until candle light began to fill the many homes within the Blue District, and the capital was alive again.

The inclement weather had forced most shops and businesses to close early. Relieved of work or duties, many citizens made their way to the only place that didn't close--The taverns that seemed to lie on every other block. While the weather worsened the light and laughter coming from inside only grew. No doubt many hoped to wait out the storm over a pint, but it was becoming growingly apparent that the rain would not let up any time soon.

"Last I heard the queen was due any day now. Do you think the rain will delay the king?" A Hylian whispered at a table. "You'd think he'd want to be there for that." The rest of the table shrugged and went to their drinks.

It was true, the King hadn't been seen in the capital for several months. Following the peace treaty that ended the Gerudo-Hylian war, King Rolo turned from his Queen and returned home, in Hateno Village. After the announcement of the frail Zelda's pregnancy, many had expected the king's return, but he remained as silent as ever. It wasn't until the due date approached that any news of the King surfaced in the Castle-Town. Rolo was returning to his Queen, and he was accompanied by his veteran forces.

As the rain poured from the gutters and ran down the streets, a faint voice filled your head. As the message continued, the words became more clear, and it was as if you were sitting beside the speaker.

"Help me... my name is Zelda... I have gone into labor within the castle, and I fear I won't survive. My husband is not to be trusted. Please, come to me. There is an old well hidden behind Telma's Bar in the green district that passes beneath the castle's walls. Friends await you there." Not knowing if the voice was a dream or reality, you step into the rain and forbidding darkness...and the Legend of Zelda begins.
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I think I can get with this.
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As do I :o
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It's been a while since I RP'd in a Legend of Zelda thread. While I'm not fully committed yet, I might have to wait for your plot idea and how it goes.
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I am fairly busy, but I would like to see the idea fleshed out before I kill myself from joining.
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I'm tentatively interested, though I'd like to hear more about what plot we'd be going with before I fully commit.

Also, would like to know what races are open to be played... As I'd love to make either a Zora or a Goron.
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This is great! More interest than I expected.

For the story, I've narrowed it down to the King wanting to restart the war with the Gerudo to destroy them as a people. King Rolo was very upset when Zelda ended the conflict peacefully, and basically lost faith with her as a leader. In the narrative, the RP would begin in Castle Town on a stormy night similar to the beginning of A Link to the Past. All of the player controlled characters would receive a telepathic message from Zelda as she goes into labor. The queen would plead for them to get her child somewhere safe.

Everyone would rendezvous with Impa outside of the castle, and she would sneak the team into the castle and fight their way through the king's loyalist forces until ultimately witnessing Zelda's death and the birth of her daughter, also named Zelda. Impa would take custody of the child and everyone would smuggle the daughter through the sewers to safety at the Sanctuary, which is a church/orphanage. Impa would remain at the sanctuary to watch over the secret princess among orphans while the protagonists would set out to recover the pieces of the triforce of Wisdom to prove Zelda as the legitimate daughter of the queen.

I'm tentatively interested, though I'd like to hear more about what plot we'd be going with before I fully commit.

Also, would like to know what races are open to be played... As I'd love to make either a Zora or a Goron.


Zora and Gorons will be playable in addition to Hylians, Humans, Gerudo and Sheikah. Maybe Rito and some of the monster races.
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I only have one character from the Zelda universe, how appropriate would it be to adapt them here? I can PM you her concept if need be. She was written for something many moons ago, but I can trim her backstory pretty easily as I know adapting characters for other RPs must be done with permission and care.
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Feel free! I still haven't sorted out how big the world will be, so this will be a good chance for me to start that process. I should be able to accommodate a lot of your character's backstory into the world.
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I edited out a lot of the story beats the CS had (ganon did ganon stuff and conquered the world), so here you go.
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Okay that sounds good to me, I'll probably get you a CS tonight or tomorrow
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I'll get my CS up once the OOC is up :o
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I can get behind a Zelda RP
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Zelda RPs can be interesting. Not saying I'm dedicated as of yet, but I'll definitely be watching this to see how it develops before I apply.
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I can get behind a Zelda RP

I can get behind you.
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@Inkarnate Ngeh! Bamboozled
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I was thinking about adding a reference-only stat system, similar to these little battle statistics used in the Fairy Tail manga. Does anyone have any issues with this? https://www.mangareader.net/fairy-tail/280/25.

Another thing worth talking about is magic. Nobody has posted characters, save for Inkarnate (which is cool im not complaining :p), but I just want it to be known that magic is allowed. I'll set limits as the RP unfolds if it gets out of control, or ask to change certain spells/abilities in the CC before approving. But if you want a knight don't feel obligated to add abilities. Everyone will be on an even footing.

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Sibela looks like a perfect fit for the RP and is approved.

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Zora and Gorons will be playable in addition to Hylians, Humans, Gerudo and Sheikah. Maybe Rito and some of the monster races.


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HOW COULD I FORGET!? I love the Deku and they'll be playable too!
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