Editing Universe of The Legend of Zelda (section)

===Hyrulean geography===
[[File:MapOfHyrulePuzzle.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A map of Hyrule depicted in ''The Legend of Zelda Collector's Puzzle'']]
Although the geography of Hyrule varies from game to game, it typically features several recurring geographical landmarks, which appear in different locations relative to each other depending on the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Gavin |date=2021-04-09 |title=Zelda: Twilight Princess' Flipped World On Wii Made Me Go A Little Cucco |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/04/feature_zelda_twilight_princess_flipped_world_on_wii_made_me_go_a_little_cucco |access-date=2022-04-23 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423211146/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/04/feature_zelda_twilight_princess_flipped_world_on_wii_made_me_go_a_little_cucco |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Death Mountain'''|デスマウンテン|Desu Maunten|group=lower-alpha}} is a large volcanic mountain located in northern Hyrule. It first appeared in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' and has appeared through the series up to ''Breath of the Wild''. ''[[Twilight Princess]]'' reveals it is part of the Eldin Mountains, a mountain range in the Eldin Province. The main inhabitants of Death Mountain are the Gorons, a race of rock-eating [[golem]]s that mine the mountains in search of food; the mountains are littered with caves as a result of their [[mining]] activities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gratton |first=Kyle |date=2021-08-13 |title=The Legend of Zelda's Death Mountain: How It Changes In Each Game |url=https://screenrant.com/legend-zelda-death-mountain-changes-each-game-how/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525021025/https://screenrant.com/legend-zelda-death-mountain-changes-each-game-how/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Ganon's Castle'''|ガノン城|Ganon-jō|group=lower-alpha}} is Ganon's fortress, which has acted as the battleground between him and Link in several games. In ''Ocarina of Time'', when Link travels to the future, it has been built in place of Hyrule Castle.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-08-29 |title=Ganon's castle would cost $57 million and be located in Tuscany (if it were real) |url=https://venturebeat.com/2013/08/28/ganons-castle-would-cost-57-million-and-is-in-tuscany-italy-if-it-were-real/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601224226/https://venturebeat.com/2013/08/28/ganons-castle-would-cost-57-million-and-is-in-tuscany-italy-if-it-were-real/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Hyrule Castle'''|ハイラル城|Hairaru-jō|group=lower-alpha}} is the home of Hyrule's royal family, which first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. It is a symbol of the power of the Hyrulean monarchy and is frequently the main target of Hyrule's enemies, particularly Ganon. It is often a central area that Link visits during his quest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gratton |first=Kyle |date=2022-03-17 |title=Every Hyrule Castle In The Legend of Zelda Series (& How They Change) |url=https://screenrant.com/zelda-series-every-hyrule-castle-changes-appearance-comparison/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525214918/https://screenrant.com/zelda-series-every-hyrule-castle-changes-appearance-comparison/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Kakariko Village'''|カカリコ村|Kakariko-mura|group=lower-alpha}} is a village that first appears in ''A Link to the Past'' and has since reappeared in ''Ocarina of Time'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''. Kakariko Village is often portrayed as a small, prosperous town that was originally founded by the Sheikah.<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia|publisher=Dark Horse Books|author=White, Keaton C. |author2=Tanaka, Shinʼichirō|year=2018|isbn=978-1506706382|edition=First English |location=Milwaukie, OR|page=78|oclc=1012510084}}</ref> In ''Twilight Princess'', Shadow Beasts have kidnapped most of the villagers, making the town resemble a ghost town. In ''Breath of the Wild'', the village has survived the Great Calamity and is inhabited by the Sheikah.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-21 |title=Every Kakariko Village In The Legend of Zelda Series |url=https://screenrant.com/zelda-kakariko-village-ocarina-time-breath-wild-differences/ |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526195406/https://screenrant.com/zelda-kakariko-village-ocarina-time-breath-wild-differences/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Lake Hylia'''|ハイリア湖|Hairia-ko|group=lower-alpha}} is the largest freshwater lake in Hyrule. It commonly features collectible items and dungeons, and is often where Link encounters members of the Zora race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gratton |first=Kyle |date=2021-08-10 |title=Every Lake Hylia In The Legend Of Zelda (& How It Changes) |url=https://screenrant.com/zelda-lake-hylia-change-difference-all-games/ |access-date=2022-05-13 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513230435/https://screenrant.com/zelda-lake-hylia-change-difference-all-games/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* The {{nihongo foot|'''Lost Woods'''|迷いの森|Mayoi no Mori|group=lower-alpha}} is a large [[enchanted forest]] that appears in various games, starting with ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It is home to the Kokiri, [[Korok]]s and Fairies, and its maze-like structure leads travelers in circles unless they take the correct path through the forest. Rumors state that those who become lost are turned into [[Stalfos]].<ref name=":2" /> In several games, the Great Deku Tree and/or the Master Sword can be found in a shrine there.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christopher |first=Michael |date=2020-09-23 |title=Zelda: Every Appearance Of The Lost Woods, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/zelda-lost-woods-every-version-ranked/ |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=TheGamer |language=en-US |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526205213/https://www.thegamer.com/zelda-lost-woods-every-version-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*{{anchor|spectacle}} {{nihongo foot|'''Spectacle Rock'''|めがね岩|Megane Iwa|group=lower-alpha}} is a location consisting of two large rock formations next to each other that resemble a pair of eyeglasses. It housed the final dungeon in the [[The Legend of Zelda|original game]]. It is usually associated with Death Mountain, but is located in the Gerudo Highlands in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. Spectacle Rock also appears in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caulfield |first=A. J. |date=2017-03-11 |title=Small Details In Breath Of The Wild Only True Fans Noticed |url=https://www.looper.com/47342/easter-eggs-missed-legend-zelda-breath-wild/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=Looper.com |language=en-US |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520224707/https://www.looper.com/47342/easter-eggs-missed-legend-zelda-breath-wild/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Temple of Time'''|時の神殿|Toki no Shinden|group=lower-alpha}} is the temple that houses the Master Sword in several games.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |title=The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia |publisher=Dark Horse Books|author=White, Keaton C. |author2=Tanaka, Shinʼichirō|year=2018|isbn=978-1506706382|edition=First English |location=Milwaukie, OR|pages=26–27|oclc=1012510084}}</ref> It is also used to traverse time, most notably in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', where it allows the player to travel between the past and future.<ref name=":3" /> In some games, it serves as a dungeon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loveland |first=Justin |date=2021-08-25 |title=How Zelda's Temple Of Time Changed, From Ocarina of Time To BOTW |url=https://screenrant.com/zelda-temple-time-hyrule-changes-difference/ |access-date=2022-05-13 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008093630/https://screenrant.com/zelda-temple-time-hyrule-changes-difference/ |url-status=live }}</ref>