Hyrule Compendium

by fioreofthemarch

Hyrule is a land of legend. The people speak of their Princess, of their Hero. But once in a while, they speak of themselves. An anthology set in BOTWs Hyrule, exploring its history, people, and places from 10,000 years in the past, to the present and burgeoning future. One-shots, side stories, in-world texts, and more, featuring Link, Zelda, and Hyrule's diverse cast of characters

1. A Hyrulean Welcome, Index

A/N: Hey everyone!. Hyrule Compendium is a 'lore anthology' set in BOTW Hyrule, and is basically where I will be putting all my one-shots/extended episodes from now on. The focus of this fic is the lore/history of Hyrule, as well as its characters. It is set in the same universe as FTGU and TBB, and as such, it is a canonically Zelink fic. While Link and Zelda are not the main focus, they will pop up from time to time (as in the first story!)

I'll be updating this fortnightly (sometimes weekly), and have it marked as complete as each update will be a standalone story.

I really hope you enjoy this work! Thank you so much for reading :)

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There is a legend, passed from tree to tree, laden in the very ground. Three golden goddesses descended upon the chaos...

They gave this kingdom to us, leaving it empty and ready to be filled. Across ten thousand, thousand years, and with as many voices or more, we made it whole.

We made it a deafening chorus and a secreted whisper. A raging battle and an inner fight. Waking in the morning and striving to survive until the night. This kingdom is gods and legends and quests and failures. It is magic and mystery, prayer and practice. It is an opened chest, a dark dungeon, the recipe for a cake, the squeal of a child. It is every story told, shared, passed on, made new.

We speak of our heroes, of our monarchs, of our calamities. But sometimes, once in a while, huddled around a fire or passing time on the road: we speak of ourselves.

This is where it starts. This kingdom of Hyrule.

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Hyrule Compendium: Index

1. Where the World Ends | Link and Zelda | Chapters 2-4

Setting out to explore the Lomei Labyrinths dotted around the edge of Hyrule, Link and Zelda uncover clues
that point towards their original purpose and the great secret that they contain.

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2. A Traveller's Guide to Hyrule Reborn | Books and Letters | Chapter 5

With the Calamity a distant memory, and many new sights to see in flourishing Hyrule, a pair of travellers set out to write the Kingdom's first travel guide.

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Updated as more chapters are posted...