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Toon Link is one of the various incarnations of [[Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. While the art style associated with the "Toon" term was technically established during the development cycle of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and was depicted in 2D artwork alongside ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'', the first usage of the term itself occurred in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' to denote the Hero of Winds from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''. However, the "Toon" term itself can nevertheless be used to describe the same art style, as ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' demonstrated in regard to the [[Princess Zelda]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Toon-Zelda|title=Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition characters - Toon Zelda}}</ref>
Toon Link is one of the various incarnations of [[Link]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. While the art style associated with the "Toon" term was technically established during the development cycle of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and was depicted in 2D artwork alongside ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'', the first usage of the term itself occurred in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' to denote the Hero of Winds from ''The Wind Waker'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''. However, the "Toon" term itself can nevertheless be used to describe the same art style, as ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' demonstrated in regard to the [[Princess Zelda]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Toon-Zelda|title=Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition characters - Toon Zelda}}</ref>


While Toon Link shows the determination and courageousness that his fellow incarnations are renowned for, his personality is also one of the most diverse of any incarnation: he is consistently shown to be carefree, easily excitable, and jovial to the point of smiling often, as well as appearing awestruck or wary upon arriving at new locations or encountering new foes. Due to his cartoonish design, Toon Link has been shown to emote exaggeratedly; this is especially evident in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}}'' via the {{s|zeldawiki|Picto Box}}'s selfie feature, and has been displayed in varying degrees by other Toon-styled Links.
While Toon Link shows the determination and courageousness that his fellow incarnations are renowned for, his personality is also one of the most diverse of any incarnation: he is consistently shown to be carefree, easily excitable, and jovial to the point of smiling often, as well as appearing awestruck or wary upon arriving at new locations or encountering new foes.


Toon Link has also shown a level of astuteness atypical for someone his age, as he will freely observe certain objects of interest in his immediate surroundings, such as an enemy's discarded weapon.
Due to his cartoonish design, Toon Link has been shown to emote exaggeratedly; this is especially evident in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD}}'' via the {{s|zeldawiki|Picto Box}}'s selfie feature, and has been displayed in varying degrees by other Toon-styled Links. Toon Link has also shown a level of astuteness atypical for someone his age, as he will freely observe certain objects of interest in his immediate surroundings, such as an enemy's discarded weapon.


Despite being the Hero of the Winds, Toon Link's appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series nevertheless make references to other Toon-styled Links: three of his [[alternate costume]]s are based on [[zeldawiki:Links|the red, blue and purple Links]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'', his trophies in ''SSB4'' list ''Spirit Tracks'' and "a few other titles" alongside ''The Wind Waker'' as appearances, and his {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route in ''Ultimate'' is based on the trio-oriented gameplay of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''.
Despite being the Hero of the Winds, Toon Link's appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series nevertheless make references to other Toon-styled Links: three of his [[alternate costume]]s are based on [[zeldawiki:Links|the red, blue and purple Links]] from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'', his trophies in ''SSB4'' list ''Spirit Tracks'' and "a few other titles" alongside ''The Wind Waker'' as appearances, and his {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route in ''Ultimate'' is based on the trio-oriented gameplay of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes}}''.
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When Ganondorf and his forces breached Hyrule Castle, the Golden Goddesses sealed them away by trapping them within an enchanted air bubble, and then freezing them in time with a magical seal held intact by the {{s|zeldawiki|Master Sword}} and the {{s|zeldawiki|Pedestal of Time}}. This deluge ultimately created the {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}}, which resulted in the mountaintops becoming islands, the memory of Hyrule being largely forgotten, and the legend of the Hero of Time being passed down the generations as a coming-of-age tradition for young boys.
When Ganondorf and his forces breached Hyrule Castle, the Golden Goddesses sealed them away by trapping them within an enchanted air bubble, and then freezing them in time with a magical seal held intact by the {{s|zeldawiki|Master Sword}} and the {{s|zeldawiki|Pedestal of Time}}. This deluge ultimately created the {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}}, which resulted in the mountaintops becoming islands, the memory of Hyrule being largely forgotten, and the legend of the Hero of Time being passed down the generations as a coming-of-age tradition for young boys.


At the beginning of the game, a new Link's younger sister {{s|zeldawiki|Aryll}} is captured by the {{s|zeldawiki|Helmaroc King}}, a giant masked bird that mistook her for the pirate captain [[Tetra]]. After some persuasion, Tetra agrees to help Link chase after the Helmaroc King in order to rescue Aryll. During this pursuit, Link discovers that the bird is under the control of Ganondorf, who is revealed to be searching for Princess Zelda.
At the beginning of the game, a new Link's younger sister {{s|zeldawiki|Aryll}} is captured by the {{s|zeldawiki|Helmaroc King}}, a giant masked bird that mistook her for the pirate captain [[Tetra]]. After some persuasion, Tetra agrees to help Link chase after the Helmaroc King in order to rescue Aryll. During this pursuit, Link discovers that the bird is under the control of Ganondorf, who is revealed to be searching for Princess Zelda. However, before he can clash with Ganondorf, Link is launched into the Great Sea by the Helmaroc King. After being saved by the [[King of Red Lions]], Link then undergoes many trials, which includes acquiring the {{iw|zeldawiki|Wind Waker|Item}} and rescuing Aryll, which results in The King of Red Lions bestowing him the title "Hero of Winds".
 
However, before he can clash with Ganondorf, Link is launched into the Great Sea by the Helmaroc King. After being saved by the [[King of Red Lions]], Link then undergoes many trials, which includes acquiring the {{iw|zeldawiki|Wind Waker|Item}} and rescuing Aryll, which results in The King of Red Lions bestowing him the title "Hero of Winds".


With Aryll safely on board {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra's Ship}} alongside [[zeldawiki:Tetra's Pirate Crew|the pirate crew]], Link discovers that his quest is not yet complete, as Ganondorf still poses a threat to the world now that the seal holding his power has been fully broken. Tetra and The King of Red Lions are eventually revealed to be Princess Zelda and King {{s|zeldawiki|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule}}, respectively, the last members of the {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Family of Hyrule}}. As a result, Link takes Zelda to the underwater {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}} to keep her and the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}} of Wisdom safe, after which he proceeds to restore the Master Sword's {{s|zeldawiki|power to repel evil}} and reassemble the Triforce of Courage.
With Aryll safely on board {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra's Ship}} alongside [[zeldawiki:Tetra's Pirate Crew|the pirate crew]], Link discovers that his quest is not yet complete, as Ganondorf still poses a threat to the world now that the seal holding his power has been fully broken. Tetra and The King of Red Lions are eventually revealed to be Princess Zelda and King {{s|zeldawiki|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule}}, respectively, the last members of the {{s|zeldawiki|Royal Family of Hyrule}}. As a result, Link takes Zelda to the underwater {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}} to keep her and the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}} of Wisdom safe, after which he proceeds to restore the Master Sword's {{s|zeldawiki|power to repel evil}} and reassemble the Triforce of Courage.
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Eventually, Link forges the {{s|zeldawiki|Phantom Sword}} and defeats Bellum, saving Tetra. {{s|zeldawiki|Oshus}}, the Ocean King, is restored to his original form, and he transports Link and Tetra back to their own realm. Tetra's crew claims everything to be a dream, as they state that only ten minutes passed when they supposedly fell asleep. However, Link discovers that he is still is possession of the now-empty Phantom Hourglass and sees the {{s|zeldawiki|S.S. Linebeck}} on the horizon, which confirms that his adventure in the World of the Ocean King was indeed real.
Eventually, Link forges the {{s|zeldawiki|Phantom Sword}} and defeats Bellum, saving Tetra. {{s|zeldawiki|Oshus}}, the Ocean King, is restored to his original form, and he transports Link and Tetra back to their own realm. Tetra's crew claims everything to be a dream, as they state that only ten minutes passed when they supposedly fell asleep. However, Link discovers that he is still is possession of the now-empty Phantom Hourglass and sees the {{s|zeldawiki|S.S. Linebeck}} on the horizon, which confirms that his adventure in the World of the Ocean King was indeed real.


Sometime after the events of ''Phantom Hourglass'', Tetra's crew and Link discover a new land, which they rechristen [[zeldawiki:Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|New Hyrule]].
Sometime after the events of ''Phantom Hourglass'', Link, Tetra and her crew discover a new land shortly after the conclusion of a war between the land's protectors, the {{s|zeldawiki|Spirits of Good}}, and a Demon King known as {{s|zeldawiki|Malladus}}. Although the Spirits departed due to almost totally exhausting their power to seal Malladus, they entrusted their servants, the {{s|zeldawiki|Lokomo}}, to protect the land in their stead. Upon meeting the Lokomo, Tetra quickly struck up a friendship with their leader, {{s|zeldawiki|Anjean}}. With the help of the Lokomo, Link and Tetra rechristen the land as [[zeldawiki:Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|New Hyrule]], complete with a new Hyrule Castle almost identical to the previous one, and Tetra herself reinstating the Hyrule monarchy.


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