[Of course the one time that he'd willing go visit the Gerudo Desert, the bridge would be out. Despite the region's normally hot climate, winter's reach had brought faster winds to the already temperamental climate; one particularly strong tempest having splintered the wooden tension bridge. All that remained of the bridge into the Fortress now ( Read more... )

[In the middle of Hyrule Field, a strange tent appears. It seems to fluctuate in size and shape, one instant appearing large and imposing, and the next small and humble. One moment it is made of hides stretched over wooden poles, and another it is painted canvas and silk flags. One thing remains constant, however: the voice calling out from its ( Read more... )

[Wandering beside the banks of a river isn’t normally something Shadow would choose to do in his spare time, but this particular day he felt strangely compelled to be there. It had been the place he’d first woken up in the Hyrule, injured and weak, and while he was still recovering, he was in much better shape than he had been before.]

[The sky is ( Read more... )

[In the center of Hyrule Field there is a strange sight that has appeared overnight. Most of the residents of Hyrule wouldn't recognize what it is, but the muns should.

It is a large-screen TV. Every video game system in creation is attached to this TV at once magically. An enormous freestanding shelf holds every video game ever made -- there are ( Read more... )

[Lake Hylia, late afternoon. The setting sun is low in the sky, painting the sky oranges and pinks and gleaming off the water like liquid fire. On the edge of the lake, not far from the water, is a fire burning on a patch of bare dirt. A lone figure wrapped in a black cloak sits by the fire, soaking up the much-needed warmth on this chilly ( Read more... )

[The entrance to Death Mountain crater is a stark contrast to the surrounding drifts of snow. The molten temperatures from inside radiate outwards, so even on the coldest day the rocks and air outside refuse to cool.]
[Leaning against the tunnel wall is a tall figure, arms crossed and eyes closed as she listens to the rumbling within. Her feet tap ( Read more... )

[Night has fallen over Hyrule, and while many of its inhabitants sleep, there is something-or perhaps someone, still very much awake.]

[A dark, childlike figure kneels on hands and knees by the slow moving Zora's River. His clothes are black, although they are stained with blood. He hangs his head low and resists the urge to shudder in pain. It ( Read more... )