Shipwreck
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| Shipwreck | |
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 Artwork of the Shipwreck | |
| First appearance | Link's Awakening (1993) |
| Country | Koholint Island |
| Region | Ocean |
| Purpose | Washes Link on the beach of Koholint Island, setting the events of the game in motion. |
| Characteristics | Heavy storm tips Link's boat |
The Shipwreck is an event from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Occurring just prior to the events of the game, the Shipwreck is the focal point that puts the events of Link's Awakening in motion.
After Link's defeat of Ganon in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, he sets off in search of adventure abroad. One stormy night, the waves of the ocean become increasingly rough, causing his boat to tip. With the current's strength indomitable, Link is sucked under and washes up on Toronbo Shores. Here, he is found by Marin who brings him to her house and nurses him back to conciousness. From here, Link learns about the Wind Fish, and sets off in his quest to awaken the deity.
After Link awakens the Wind Fish and Koholint Island ceases to exist, Link wakes up to find himself floating upon a piece of driftwood in the middle of the ocean, indicating that the events of Link's Awakening were mere hallucinations. As Link looks to the sky, however, what appears to be the silhouette of the Wind Fish flies by, indicating otherwise.
| Events in The Legend of Zelda series
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| Historical/Memorable Events |
| Creation of Hyrule · Great Cataclysm · Great Flood · Peace Agreement · Shipwreck |
| Wars |
| Great War of Ikana · Hyrulean Civil War · Imprisoning War · War of the Bound Chest |
| Festivals/Traditions |
| Carnival of Time · Hyrule Festival · Korok Ceremony · Picori Festival · Picori Festival Tournament |
| Seasons |
| Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter |
| In-game Events |
| Endless Day · Endless Night · Jam Session · Oasis Flight |
| Alternate Scenarios |
| Destruction of Termina · Bad Uncle Rupee's Ashen Rupeeland |
