Vin Bersmak
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Joined 11-09-11, id: 3415810, Profile Updated: 07-31-18
Author has written 6 stories for Legend of Zelda.

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Completed Stories

Triptych: A general mess of poorly executed ideas. My first story here, so it also reflects my lack of experience. Vaati attempts to complete an unreasonable goal with a strategy that doesn't make sense in the context of the world in which it is set. Prematurely finished twelve chapters in. Will never touch this again.

Imagery works: A collection of short, plotless pieces dedicated to painting a picture without paint. All are titled after the motif focused on within the piece. No dialogue, little to no plot, and liberal interpretation of settings while still attempting to remain true to the origin. Might still be worthwhile.

Sea, set in the Great Sea of Wind Waker.

Light, set in the Snow Sanctuary of Spirit Tracks.

The Presence, set in the Bottom of the Well of Ocarina of Time.

Time, set in the Lanayru Sand Sea of Skyward Sword.


Current Stories

Link's Awakening: Link's Awakening in text format. Will largely stay true to the in-game plot and dialogue, though additions and changes to both will take place to make the story flow more smoothly. As it is set in a dream world, it will be told mostly through metaphor and subtlety, with emphasis on the environment rather than the characters. Currently finishing development, with the hope to post the first chapter at some point in the future.

Memory - Virtue: Breath of the Wild offers a lot of material to explore, and one thing that stuck out for me was if and how Hyrule's assumed cultural influence affected areas once it disappeared. Went with the Zoras on this one since they're one of two societies in the game that actually seem fairly well put-together.


Maybe Stories?

The Great Cave Offensive: Imagery piece, set in the Great Cave Offensive of Kirby Superstar.

Revenge of Meta Knight: A short, seven(?) chapter work telling the story of Kirby's efforts to stop Meta Knight and his battleship Halberd from conquering Dream Land.

Final Hour: Imagery piece, set in Clock Town of Majora's Mask.

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Royal Gladiator by Magus Argentum reviews
Fighting for glory in honorable battles. This is the path of gladiators. Though the truth is, they are forced to struggle in the arena for the entertainment of others, even until death. Yet Ganondorf, one of them, never loses his hope of earning his freedom to become a warrior. But his future is overshadowed by his forgotten past that waits for the day to reveal his true destiny.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 40 - Words: 127,646 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 7/6/2018 - Published: 6/6/2014 - Ganondorf, Zelda, Link
Grief by Lyxie reviews
"I don't know who I am," he said. "You took that from me. You took everything from me. There was a woman who loved me, and I don't know if I loved her back. I stood at her grave and I felt nothing. That's your fault." How do you mourn if you don't know what you've lost? Post-BOTW.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,039 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 198 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 11/2/2017 - Published: 10/19/2017 - [Link, Zelda] Mipha - Complete
Throne of Nothing by Lyxie reviews
There's always a chance that the next moment will change everything. After the end, it's time to rebuild. Post BotW. Some spoilers.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 31,545 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 704 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 3/23/2017 - Published: 3/17/2017 - [Link, Zelda] - Complete
The Legend of Zelda: Sky Lines by Light Onthemayo reviews
One hundred and fifty years after the disaster with the Spirit Tracks, Hyrule has risen to the skies. The people have made a living through the use of airships and the "Sky Lines", trails of intense wind used to aid these airships in their travels. On the eve of a fantastic adventure, a young man named Link has just been given command of his own airship...
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 146 - Words: 710,548 - Reviews: 723 - Favs: 318 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 10/14/2015 - Published: 12/9/2011 - Link, OC - Complete
Coin Operated by Snowyflakes reviews
Hyrule finds itself in a deep depression decades after industrializing and magic is now a forbidden art. When carnies come into town, Zelda Nohansen discovers a magically imbued doll housing a hero's ancient spirit. What lengths will she go to release it?
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 132,677 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 146 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 3/9/2012 - [Link, Zelda]
Wind by Lyxie reviews
Body covered in burns and soul battered, Zelda is rescued by a strange man and taken to his village after her home is razed and her people slaughtered. Dependent on the kindness of her rescuer and his sister, a healer, Zelda puts back the pieces of her broken heart in a village where nothing is as it seems- not even herself. Warning for mild violence. Zelink. LONG Oneshot.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 23,330 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 366 - Follows: 66 - Published: 11/26/2012 - [Zelda, Link]
Jesus Goes to Hogwarts by hellnoplsno183948543 reviews
Title is self-explanatory. People wonder where Jesus learned it all.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Bible - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 647 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 16 - Published: 8/15/2011 - Jesus
Legend 2010: Avilux Ignis by fleets reviews
Gale Engst was a relatively average teen in New Jersey until a strange kid named Link declared he was the reincarnation of Vaati, the Wind Mage who'd lived over 8000 years ago. So begins their story. Slight AU, rated for language. Full details in profile.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 160,655 - Reviews: 358 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 8/26/2010 - Published: 9/24/2009 - Vaati, Link - Complete
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Link's Awakening
"Tarin says there is nothing beyond the sea, but I believe there must be something over there. If I was a seagull, I would fly as far as I could! I would fly to far away places and sing for many people! . . .If I wish to the Wind Fish, I wonder if my dream will come true. . ." Follow as Link sets off on a journey to find himself amidst the confusion of the ages and the seasons.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,633 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/17/2016 - Link
The Triptych reviews
After an economic collapse under Vaati's reign, Hyrule's extreme conservatism comes into question. Exploration around Holodrum, democratization of Labrynna, and industrialization of New Hyrule leaves Hyrule's ideas of absolute monarchy and magical purity obsolete, and with Vaati's search to resurrect a long-vanquished enemy, the looming threat of war draws ever closer. Canceled.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 27,689 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 5/13/2014 - Published: 11/11/2011 - Link, Vaati - Complete
Sea reviews
A short practice in imagery and motifs. Entitled after the predominant theme. Feedback would be appreciated!
Legend of Zelda - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,542 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7/24/2012 - Link - Complete
Light reviews
A short practice in imagery and motifs. Entitled after the predominant theme. Feedback would be appreciated!
Legend of Zelda - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,412 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 6/5/2012 - Link - Complete
Time reviews
A short practice in imagery and motifs. Entitled after the predominant theme. Feedback would be appreciated!
Legend of Zelda - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,291 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4/19/2012 - Link - Complete
The Presence reviews
Link regains consciousness underground without any of his memories. An attempted horror oneshot. Rated M for safety.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: M - English - Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 860 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/17/2011 - Link - Complete