|LoZ: The Lost Hero| Temple of Discussion

Welcome to the OOC/Discussion thread for
Legend of Zelda: The Lost Hero!
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The basic premise of this Role-Play is the timeline of Hyrule is in danger! After Ganon was defeated at the end of Ocarina of Time, the timeline of the series was split into three: the Adult Timeline where Ganon was defeated and the world moved on, the Child Timeline where (after defeating Ganon) Link returned and the Royal Family sealed Ganondorf away before the events of the future came to pass, and the Fallen Hero Timeline where Link was actually defeated by Ganondorf who was then sealed away by the Sages. The story of this RP stars ten years after Ganon is defeated in the Adult Timeline. Zelda, now the White Queen of Hyrule, and a new Royal Family have used the Triforce of Wisdom to help rebuild Hyrule and even the Sheikah have started to make a return. One of the Sheikah -Zoku- has been the Royal Family's new historian, but was actually building a Gate of Time in secret and using it for mysterious purposes.

After being found out, Zoku escaped into the Gate of Time and Zelda has found out that the Gate blocks anyone with a connection to the Triforce from entering AND can't send anyone to a period where any piece of the Triforce is active. This means that any time period in which Zoku goes, there probably isn't a Princess Zelda or Link powerful enough to stop whatever his plans are and won't be for some time in each period. By extension, there also isn't a Ganondorf or any of his followers. As a result of Zoku's Gate, Hyrule is also plagued by "Time Shifts," magical winds that are transporting people and things through time, causing chaos throughout all periods of Hyrule. Using a blank book she has magically constructed called the Hyrule Historia (get the joke?), Zelda has entrusted a Knight of Hyrule named Fitz to use the Gate of Time and Time Shifts to travel through time, find others affected by Zoku's schemes, assist those they can, gather intel on Zoku's real plan, and report back.

ALL time periods to which the characters will travel will be directly from the games, but will be some time before or after the events take place (so none of the canon characters are around because of reasons) or even during the actual games, just not during the important parts or around the main events. The settings can also be slightly altered due to the Time Shifts or mixed with parts of other time periods/games.


Rules:

1. Basics: No godmodding, powerplaying, etc. Be civil to each other, follow all of KHV's rules, follow my rules, etc.
2. Try to stay somewhat active. If you can't post for some time for any reason, let someone know. It won't be held against you! I'm guilty of this.
3. Knowledge from the franchise will really help, but it's not necessary. It's a typical fantasy, semi-medieval story with some time travel thrown in. The nitty-gritty of the world will be explained in the RP itself.
4. You can be any race from any canon LoZ game that you'd like as long as it's reasonable (if your main character is a Cucco, we might have some trouble). If a race is canon to one game, but not another and you'd like to make a character like that, feel free! However that race fits in that game is completely up to you.
5. IF someone makes a race from a game it's not normally canon, it is now canon for the RP. You can still contradict them however because of time paradoxes!
6. However many characters you want is however many you can have as long as you keep up with them and I consider it reasonable. If for whatever reason, your character count seems out of control or there is an issue, we'll have a talk about sacrificing characters.
7. Whatever your character race's natural abilities are is what your character can do. Don't give your Goron magical fire powers even if fire powers exist in the games.
8. Your character(s) can have basic armor/weapons/items. Specific items, weapons, and abilities from the games will be granted somehow as soon as your character joins the main quest so if you want to get an actual thing from the games, you can. Due to time travel shenanigans, more than one of the same thing is possible. This will not apply to certain things that I deem unfit for the RP for whatever reason (Triforce pieces, certain musical instruments, Master Swords or similar weapons, other items that are just unnecessary).
9. Canon characters from the games cannot be used, but your character can have some sort of relation to them as long as the time period makes sense.
10. White Queen Zelda is available for any of her appearances! If somebody would like to claim her, feel free to do so. You must PM me a preview post for her so I can judge your royalness. No other versions of Zelda, Link, or Ganon are allowed.
    
11. Other members of the Royal Family are being kept secret for a reason and are unavailable.
12. If it isn't obvious, no characters can have any connection to the Triforce in any way.
    
13. Bad characters are allowed and will be working with Zoku. What exactly they're up to and how often they'll get to be used really depends on how many bad characters we get. The exact same thing applies to rogue characters that are neither part of the good guys nor Zoku's squad.
14. As the creator of this RP, I reserve the right to change and/or break any rules for plot purposes. I will absolutely not change the rules without telling everyone first. I may need certain people to go around the rules for plot purposes as well; I'll ask you in advance if I need you to do so~

Character Forms
Name: <Character's name>
Race: <What race from the games?>
Appearance: <Detailed description or image if possible. You can include age here, but it's not necessary>
Game Era: <Which part of which game are they from?>
Story: <A little backstory and personality info on your character>
Equipment/Skills: <What are they starting the RP with?>
Other: <Any relevant info you can think of?>

Characters

• Boy Wonder

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  Name: Fitz
  Race: Terminan
  Appearance: Click2See
  Game Era: Post-Ocarina of Time in the Adult Timeline
  Story: Fitz's family comes from Termina, the parallel version of Hyrule. In the Adult Timeline, Link never saved Termina from Majora's Mask and the kingdom was destroyed while Ganondorf was taking over Hyrule. Fitz and his parents were part of a small group of refugees that escaped before the destruction and were able to find themselves in Hyrule with the help of a mysterious man who sold masks. Growing up as a child in Ganondorf's Hyrule was tough, but things improved after the Hero of Time defeated the Black King. It was that event that inspired Fitz to train as a Knight of Hyrule. After confronting Zoku with the Queen and other Knights, Fitz is now tasked with helping the timeline where he can and finding out Zoku's true intentions.
  Equipment/Skills: The Hyrule Historia which he doesn't know how to use and twin swords. He's changed his from his traditional Hylian Knight armor to make it easier to travel unnoticed.
  Other: Though Terminans were originally less magic-inclined than their Hylian counterparts, growing up in Hyrule and training as a knight has given Fitz an affinity for magic. Unfortunately, any Hylian that has actually practiced magic would have better skills.
  
  Name: Somber
  Race: Sheikah
  Appearance:
  Adventure of Hyperlinked
  Game Era: Post-Legend of Zelda (the original)
  Story: After Ganon imprisoned Princess Zelda and seized the Triforce of Power, he was defeated by a young hero named Link armed with the Triforce of Wisdom. A young Sheikah at the time, Somber was inspired by Link and became a lone adventurer. Aware of an ancient princess trapped in an eternal slumber, Somber searched for a way to wake her. Years after searching and now a young adult, he has been unable to find a way and has suddenly found himself in a strange, different Hyrule. Sneaking into Hyrule Castle shortly after Zoku's disappearance, he learned of current events. Horrified at another Sheikah's evil doings, he hasn't made himself known to the Royal Family. Instead, he plans on using the Gate himself to find Zoku...if he can get past the guards.
  Equipment/Skills: A basic sword and wooden bow and arrows. He's well-versed in basic Sheikah magic and skills such as disappearing in a cloud of smoke, hiding in the shadows, throwing needles, using a chain as a weapon, and other strange "shadow" magic. He is also able to use most Sheikah items with ease and is an expert adventurer, able to survive in the wild.
  Other:
  
  
  Name: Inari
  Race: Rito
  Appearance: Something clickety this way comes
  Game Era: Pre-Spirit Tracks
  Story: Inari was born years after the Era of the Great Flood on Dragon Roost Island. She grew up on tales of the Hero of Winds and the Rito that aided him. After earning her wings and learning that the Hero of Winds sailed off to the horizon after saving the Great Sea, Inari ached to travel the world. After finding a boat (she can only fly for so long!), she set a course for New Hyrule, learning that the Hero of Winds' comrades have founded the land and hoping to set up a Rito base there. On the way to New Hyrule, her ship was caught on by a powerful Time Shift that landed her in a much different Hyrule: one covered in darkness.
  Equipment/Skills: Flight, like all Rito. Armed with only a grappling hook and a pair of goggles.
  Other:
  
  
  Name: Zoku
  Race: Sheikah
  Appearance: TRIFORCE OF CLICKTHIS
  Game Era: Post-Ocarina of Time in Adult Timeline
  Story: Zoku's tribe of Sheikah had left Hyrule long ago, leaving another branch to serve the Royal Family. Zoku grew up studying the cultures of other races. After Ganondorf subjugated Hyrule, Zoku blamed the Royal Family for the kingdom's ruin. However, after the Hero of Time and the current Queen saved Hyrule, Zoku realized that he was too quick to cast blame; the Triforce was to blame for Ganondorf's rise to power. After returning to Hyrule, Zoku became the new Royal Historian. Using his position, he studied everything he could and built a Gate of Time, aiming to travel to different eras of Hyrule to learn more. Something he has learned caused him a great deal of distress and he has decided to take Hyrule's future into his own hands. Betraying the Royal Family, the Sheikah has disappeared into the timeline, searching for something...
  Equipment/Skills: Sword and plenty of hidden weapons. Zoku is skilled not just in all things Sheikah, but the techniques of other races. Using an ancient magic, he has learned to duplicate the natural abilities of other races, such as a Goron's pound or a Zora's underwater breathing. His secret weapon, however, is a magic he has yet to reveal.
  Other:
  

 

Name: Noki

Race: Kokiri

Appearance : Like all Kokiri, Noki appears as a child. He has bright blue eyes and shoulder length blonde hair. However, in place of the traditional kokiri garb, Noki has become outfitted with blue leggings, a white undershirt, and a green poncho with multicolored ornamental designs. He also wears standard brown gloves and boots. He has an item pouch and dagger sheath on his belt.

Game Era : Post Ocarina of Time in Child timeline

Story: Curious about the outside world after Link disappears, the Young Kokiri named Noki disregards the advice of his fairy guide Mayli and makes plans to leave the forest. He journeys towards Hyrule Castle and watches the world quite literally change around him. Caught in a time rip that took him to the adult timeline, Noki meets Saria the forest sage who tells him of the differences from his own timeline. Of particular note to him was the Hyrule Historian and his betrayal of the royal family. After buying some new traveling equipment at the markets (including a neat looking book, and an interesting set of knives), Noki and Mayli head for the Castle.

Equipment/Skills:
He has a small wooden round shield buckled to his right arm, and he fights with throwing weapons such as knives, shuriken, etc. He is an exceptionally good aim, and is very quick.

Other:
- He carries a simple wooden ocarina.

- He has shown interest in learning to read, and the general pursuit of knowledge.

-Mayli glows a turquoise color.



Name: Myrhh

Race: Skull Kid

Appearance: Curiosly Myrhh is covered from head to toe in what appears to be a set of brand new (possibly stolen) clothes. He wears reddish brown shorts with a red hooded tunic, and black boots. His hood is pulled up, allowing only the glowing yellow eyes to be seen.

Game Era: Post Twilight Princess

Story: Wandering the world and lurking in the woods, Myrhh has been alive for a long time. Unlike his mischevious bretheren however, he has taken to the pursuit of knowledge. Raiding various libraries and spying on others has taught him much, and he has even learned how to use various weapons in combat.

It is upon his return from one of his excursions that he stumbles across a sight he never thought he would see again: a populated and thriving kokiri village. Speaking with the growing deku tree sprout that guards the village Myrrh learns that the kokiri village he had seen rot was quite simply never abandoned in this new and mysterious timeline. Sensing a somehow familiar pull, Myrrh made his way to Hyrule Castle, hoping to learn more.

Equipment/Skills: For physical attacks, Myrhh perfers to use a rapier that seems to have been specially made for someone of his smaller stature. It's glowing runes suggest it is imbued with some form of magic, but the details remain uncertain. To cover ranged distances, he uses a simple wooden bow. He has a generally high aptitude for learning

Other:
- He has a flute that also appears to be somewhat magical, but never uses it to do anything other than play simple music.

 

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