The {{Term|Series|Failed Execution of Ganondorf}} took place several years following the Child Timeline ending of {{OoT}} and the events of {{MM}}, in which the King of Evil, [[Ganondorf]], was captured and put on trial for his crimes against the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] before being sentenced to execution. The results of this execution would be the roots of a much larger event far in the future: [[Shadow Invasion|Zant's Invasion of Hyrule]]. The story of the execution is told to Link and [[Midna]] by the [[Sage]]s in {{TP}}.
The {{Term|Series|Failed Execution of Ganondorf}} took place several years following the Child Timeline ending of {{OoT}} and the events of {{MM}}, in which the King of Evil, [[Ganondorf]], was captured and put on trial for his crimes against the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] before being sentenced to execution. The results of this execution would make way for [[Shadow Invasion|Zant's Invasion of Hyrule]]. The story of the execution is told to Link and [[Midna]] by the [[Sage]]s in {{TP}}.
==A Hero's Warning==
==A Hero's Warning==
[[File:OoT Ending.png|thumb|200px|Link warns Zelda about Ganondorf]]
[[File:OoT Ending.png|thumb|200px|Link warns Zelda about Ganondorf]]
At the conclusion of {{OoT}}, the young [[Link|Hero of Time]] returned to [[Hyrule Castle]] to have a conversation with [[Princess Zelda]] about the [[Gerudo]] King of Thieves, [[Ganondorf]], whom he knew was about to launch an assault against [[Hyrule]] in order to find the [[Sacred Realm]].<ref name=Aonuma/><ref>{{Cite|He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm.|Sage|TP}}</ref> Because the Royal Family had been warned, they were able to stop Ganondorf's plot before it came to fruition. After the failure of his attempted invasion, Ganondorf was taken prisoner.<ref>{{Cite|But he was blind...In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sage|TP}}</ref> Believing that Ganondorf would do something even more outrageous were he allowed to walk free, he was sentenced to execution at the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]].<ref name=Aonuma>{{Cite Person|quote=In the last scene of Ocarina of Time, kids Link and Zelda have a little talk, and as a consequence of that talk, their relationship with Ganon takes a whole new direction. In the middle of this game [Twilight Princess], there's a scene showing Ganon's execution. It was decided that Ganon be executed because he'd do something outrageous if they left him be. That scene takes place several years after Ocarina of Time.|name=Eiji Aonuma|url=http://www.thehylia.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1173582355&archive=|title=Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview}}</ref>
After being sent back to his childhood at the conclusion of {{OoT}}, the young [[Link|Hero of Time]] returned to [[Hyrule Castle]] to warn [[Princess Zelda]] about [[Ganondorf]], whom he knew was about to launch an assault against [[Hyrule]] in order to find the [[Sacred Realm]].<ref name=Aonuma/><ref>{{Cite|He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm.|Sage|TP}}</ref> Because the Royal Family had been warned, they were able to stop Ganondorf's plot before it came to fruition. After the failure of his attempted invasion, Ganondorf was taken prisoner.<ref>{{Cite|But he was blind...In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sage|TP}}</ref> Because it was believed he would only continue to do more evil should he be let free, he was then sentenced to execution at the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]].<ref name=Aonuma>{{Cite Person|quote=In the last scene of Ocarina of Time, kids Link and Zelda have a little talk, and as a consequence of that talk, their relationship with Ganon takes a whole new direction. In the middle of this game [Twilight Princess], there's a scene showing Ganon's execution. It was decided that Ganon be executed because he'd do something outrageous if they left him be. That scene takes place several years after Ocarina of Time.|name=Eiji Aonuma|url=http://www.thehylia.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1173582355&archive=|title=Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview}}</ref>
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[[File:Ganondorf's Execution.jpg|thumb|left|Ganondorf is impaled with the Sword of the Sages]]
[[File:Ganondorf's Execution.jpg|thumb|left|Ganondorf is impaled with the Sword of the Sages]]
Several years after the ending of {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}, the day came for Ganondorf's sentence to be carried out. The ancient [[Sage]]s removed him from his cell within the grounds and took him to the [[Mirror Chamber]] atop the roof of the prison, home to the [[Mirror of Twilight]]. Here the Sages chained Ganondorf to a stone slab. Though he strained against his bonds, the King of Thieves looked on as the Sages gathered ceremoniously before him, standing in a line in front of the Mirror of Twilight and producing a [[Sword of the Sages|sword of pure light]]. The Sage of Water brandished the blade, and in one swift stroke, impaled the King of Evil through his torso, creating a glowing wound on his chest.
Several years following the events of {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}, Ganondorf's execution sentence was to be carried out. The ancient {{Plural|TPHD|Sage|link}} chained him in the {{Term|TPHD|Mirror Chamber|link}} and produced a [[Sword of the Sages|sword of pure light]], brandished by the Sage of Water, which was then used to impale the King of Evil, creating a glowing wound in his chest.
[[File:Ganon's execution.png|thumb|right|The Triforce at Ganondorf's execution]]
[[File:Ganon's execution.png|thumb|right|The Triforce at Ganondorf's execution]]
It was at this moment however, when his body was damaged to the point of death, that the symbol of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]] appeared on the back of Ganondorf's hand, preventing him from dying.<ref name="divine prank">{{Cite|Yet...By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods.|Sage|TP}}</ref> His strength restored, Ganondorf viciously lashed out, straining against his chains, even as the Sword of the Sages was still stuck in his chest. After freeing one of his hands, he then promptly showed off the back of his hand to the Sages. The Sages were shocked to see the symbol on his hand, not understanding how he could have attained the power of the gods.<ref name="divine prank"/> Ganondorf broke his remaining chains and rushed forward, obliterating the Sage of Water with a mere touch of his hand. He then pulled the Sword of the Sages out of his chest with ease and turned the blade upon its owners.
At this moment, when Ganondorf was near death, the symbol of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]] appeared on the back of his hand, preventing him from dying.<ref name="divine prank">{{Cite|Yet...By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods.|Sage|TP}}</ref> His strength restored, Ganondorf managed to break free of his bonds. The Sages were shocked to see the symbol on his hand, not understanding how he could have attained the power of the gods.<ref name="divine prank"/> Ganondorf promptly rushed forward, obliterating the Sage of Water. He then removed the Sword of the Sages from his chest and began to wield it.
Shocked, the Sages activated the [[Mirror of Twilight]]. Though this would not kill Ganondorf, it would imprison him and prevent him from invading Hyrule again. Ganondorf, who had been standing directly in the path of the Twilight Mirror, was caught in the portal's path and was pulled backward toward it. Ganondorf let out a loud scream as he was transformed into twilight matter and sucked through the portal just as it closed. The Sages mourned the loss of the Sage of Water, but Hyrule was now at peace. Meanwhile, Ganondorf's spirit roamed the [[Twilight Realm]], searching for a way to return to the world of light and conquer it. Ganondorf promptly revitalized himself using the lingering anguish and hatred from among the Twili that managed to bleed through the Twilight Realm's dimensional fabric.<ref>{{Cite|Your people have long amused me, Midna. To defy the gods with such petty magic, only to be cast aside... How very pathetic. Pathetic as they were, though, they served me well. Their anguish was my nourishment. Their hatred bled across the void and awakened me. I drew deep of it and grew strong again.|Ganondorf|TP}}</ref>
Shocked, the Sages activated the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which proceeded to pull Ganondorf into the Twilight Realm. Though this would not kill Ganondorf, it would imprison him and prevent him from invading Hyrule again for a time. Ganondorf's spirit would then roam the [[Twilight Realm]], searching for a way to return to the world of light and conquer it. He revitalized himself using the lingering anguish and hatred from among the Twili that managed to bleed through the Twilight Realm's dimensional fabric.<ref>{{Cite|Your people have long amused me, Midna. To defy the gods with such petty magic, only to be cast aside... How very pathetic. Pathetic as they were, though, they served me well. Their anguish was my nourishment. Their hatred bled across the void and awakened me. I drew deep of it and grew strong again.|Ganondorf|TP}}</ref>
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The Failed Execution of Ganondorf took place several years following the Child Timeline ending of Ocarina of Time and the events of Majora's Mask, in which the King of Evil, Ganondorf, was captured and put on trial for his crimes against the Royal Family of Hyrule before being sentenced to execution. The results of this execution would make way for Zant's Invasion of Hyrule. The story of the execution is told to Link and Midna by the Sages in Twilight Princess.
A Hero's Warning
Link warns Zelda about Ganondorf
After being sent back to his childhood at the conclusion of Ocarina of Time, the young Hero of Time returned to Hyrule Castle to warn Princess Zelda about Ganondorf, whom he knew was about to launch an assault against Hyrule in order to find the Sacred Realm.[2][3] Because the Royal Family had been warned, they were able to stop Ganondorf's plot before it came to fruition. After the failure of his attempted invasion, Ganondorf was taken prisoner.[4] Because it was believed he would only continue to do more evil should he be let free, he was then sentenced to execution at the Arbiter's Grounds.[2]
Execution of the King of Evil
Ganondorf is impaled with the Sword of the Sages
Several years following the events of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Ganondorf's execution sentence was to be carried out. The ancient Sages chained him in the Mirror Chamber and produced a sword of pure light, brandished by the Sage of Water, which was then used to impale the King of Evil, creating a glowing wound in his chest.
The Triforce at Ganondorf's execution
At this moment, when Ganondorf was near death, the symbol of the Triforce of Power appeared on the back of his hand, preventing him from dying.[5] His strength restored, Ganondorf managed to break free of his bonds. The Sages were shocked to see the symbol on his hand, not understanding how he could have attained the power of the gods.[5] Ganondorf promptly rushed forward, obliterating the Sage of Water. He then removed the Sword of the Sages from his chest and began to wield it.
Shocked, the Sages activated the Mirror of Twilight, which proceeded to pull Ganondorf into the Twilight Realm. Though this would not kill Ganondorf, it would imprison him and prevent him from invading Hyrule again for a time. Ganondorf's spirit would then roam the Twilight Realm, searching for a way to return to the world of light and conquer it. He revitalized himself using the lingering anguish and hatred from among the Twili that managed to bleed through the Twilight Realm's dimensional fabric.[6]
↑ 2.02.1"In the last scene of Ocarina of Time, kids Link and Zelda have a little talk, and as a consequence of that talk, their relationship with Ganon takes a whole new direction. In the middle of this game [Twilight Princess], there's a scene showing Ganon's execution. It was decided that Ganon be executed because he'd do something outrageous if they left him be. That scene takes place several years after Ocarina of Time." —Eiji Aonuma (Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview.)
↑"He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
↑"But he was blind...In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
↑ 5.05.1"Yet...By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods." — Sage (Twilight Princess)
↑"Your people have long amused me, Midna. To defy the gods with such petty magic, only to be cast aside... How very pathetic. Pathetic as they were, though, they served me well. Their anguish was my nourishment. Their hatred bled across the void and awakened me. I drew deep of it and grew strong again." — Ganondorf (Twilight Princess)
