Rise Against The Usurper. The Lore of TWILIGHT PRINCESS! (pt. 1)

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All music from the LoZ: Twilight Princess OST.
Additional Sources:
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
The Twilight Princess manga
Chapters
00:00 Chapter 1
09:16 Chapter 2
22:26 Chapter 3
40:47 Chapter 4

[@TiptoeTheTank]

Heyo! This video took much longer than usual, but I'm still here! The month of March was a difficult one for me health wise. But I'm almost back to 100% and ready to start kicking ass again. Thank you for your patience and understanding! The script for part 2 is almost complete. Then we're on to a most... bloody city, horrid nightmare, and a most vile hunt. Onwards! -Tip

[@kevinleikam9181]

careful good Hunter the night is long and the Hunt is treacherous but the rewards should be worth it

[@jirvin1403]

It's more than ok. You do incredible at telling the story its always so good to see new lore stories you produce

[@nillynush4899]

Just a thought I had after the Majora video, The eye of Majora looks quite similar to Midna's mask... and Midna's powered up tentacle form has similarities to Majora's Incarnation and Wrath. It's as if the Interlopers used Masks as magical mediums, and could share an origin with Majora.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Ok

[@Ohgodpleaseno]

Worth the wait

[@Emily-lh6em]

I appreciate that she uses music from the areas in the story as she narrates because its really immersive and captivating because it immediately brings back memories of each part of the game. 🎉😊

[@khornethegrim8258]

I love the casual way you called those things nipple-chickens.

[@lordnahillis6085]

I love how Link's name is now [ Lnik ] whenever NPCs talk to him.

[@mehodrums]

I love pretty much every single aspect of these videos lol

[@RavenGamingOverLord]

I love it too

[@Stardusk.]

I know, and understand why the error exists. Be no hero for fear of...

[@exstonedryuken1496]

I watched most of these videos without realizing

[@jennifermoriarty2188]

I don't.. i have been naming my guy spock for years...not being able to sucks

[@elliotgandersen]

The way the begging was said, reminded me a lot of the lord of the rings prologue, and that’s great.

[@Colonel_Overkill]

The grace of a sledge hammer honestly describes Midna's actions in the first act of the game as a whole. Till the mid game event where things change she basically has a steak on a stick leading Lnik around by the nose and a cudgel to smack him for not following the steak...

[@bobbleton6517]

The exquisite humour of "Nipple chicken" and the profound sadness of ending on Midna's near-death, both in an excellent video. I've been binging these and I honestly can't wait for part 2!

[@LiamGers-cx1kn]

I actually did a double take when I first heard that.

[@reicho3034]

I just love your dash of humor to your eloquent fairy-tale narration.😂 It seamlessly switches from the voice of a graceful and elegant storyteller to a VERY peeved gamer, and I love it!🤣

[@SDoggo]

"With the subtly.. of a sledgehammer"

[@nillynush4899]

I always thought it was interesting how (before the Hyrule historia even came out) TP Link seemed connected to Hero's shade, he knew Epona's song, lived in a tree yet was also a ranch hand. The direct connection to Ocarina made sense even without the Historia confirming details. Then you add the displacement of the Gerudo and the Arbiter's grounds to the mix and it really paints an interesting picture. It points to some kind of gerudo/hylian war, started when Child Link warned past Zelda about what Ganondorf would do in the future. What happened to OoT Link after Majora's mask really interests me. I want answers, and maybe even another game where we finally get to see an old man Link, and how he died.

[@boopity2552]

If you really think about it, OoT Link most likely somehow entered the Twilight Realm at some point since he carried the Triforce of Courage after going back to his own time, thus turning him into a wolf the moment he got there and starting the Twili's prophecy of a Sacred Beast saving them. Like he had to have known at some point that one who had the Triforce of Courage and/or a descendant would come in contact with Twilight to turn them into a wolf, otherwise there'd be no point in him making the Howling Stones. It's crazy.

[@Inebriated_Goat]

A third Hero Of Time game would be amazing, there's so much that happens between Majorad Mask and TP they could definitely fit a game in

[@fizzlepop5318]

Now with the latest Trailer for Tears of the Kingdom, "It points to some kind of gerudo/hylian war" seems, in my mind, very likely.

[@Tommy-bd2wq]

Check out A Heros Purpose by MajorLink. Its fan made but still a good story of the hero of time after majoras mask

[@IamSupreme333]

For anyone confused how Ganon survived the execution: When Adult Link was sent back to his original time, he had ownership of the Triforce of Courage. Arriving back to his child body and the child timeline, Link inadvertently caused that timelines Triforce, which was still locked in the Sacred Realm, to split. Link got the ToC, Zelda got the piece of Wisdom, and Ganondorf got Power. When the Sages executed Ganondorf, the Triforce of Power revived him. Sending him to the Twilight Princess was their only hope in that moment.

[@saricubra2867]

Twilight Princess is still relevant in 2022. Such a well rounded masterpiece on every single level, an anomaly in the gaming industry.

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

Not to me. No way I would replay this.

[@FroggoLoverThings]

@@baconatorrodriguez4651 I played it when I was younger and it was tedious, but I loved the story and graphics lol

[@Tahn0]

​@@FroggoLoverThingsthe graphics have held up nice. I used to have a ds lite which the graphics isn't as good as i remember it. But twilight. Oh man it still holds up

[@TJDious]

​@@baconatorrodriguez4651 Sorry you hate fun.

[@pinkemoslayer6337]

Please, Nintendo! We only need wind waker and twilight princess to be brought over to the Switch! 😢

[@lillydevil2486]

Nipple Chicken caught me so off guard XD (Also, you are weirdly educational in terms of character motivations and things--which is uber helpful for an aspiring writer. Keep up the awesome work!)

[@BassySasskets]

A story I know so well and yet it feels like it's being told to me for the first time. You've got a gift.

[@Tahn0]

I feel like a child listening to this. It didn't matter how many times my father read the same bedtime story to me. I still wanted him to read it to me. Even though i knew the story by heart. Its the same feeling here. Though no one has told me the story, i know it by heart, and its so nice

[@sagitsgem]

the emotion of dislike of the water temple is definitely felt 😂 but love the professional way it was well put, is just 🥰

[@RavenFilms]

You do such an amazing job with story telling. I’ve watched summaries of lots of games with gripping stories, yet find the retelling of them to feel empty. Your storytelling however, fantastic!!! You keep the mood and suspense that came with the original tellings in the games they are in. I love this channel!

[@SapphireLibra3]

I love the tiny bits of personality she gives too. Like calling the Goron a "butt head", and of course Nipple Chicken.

[@mikeymcchoas3511]

I love the Hylian method of medicine: stare fixedly at the patient until something changes. Works well for their method of problem solving too.

[@russellwilliams5065]

That “yada yada nipple chicken” line was amazing lol.

[@LaraSane]

I had to go back and make sure I heard her right...

[@GorillaCrod]

No meme, I think you might be my favorite content creator. The surge of dopamine I get when I see a new video, or that you went live is a feeling I haven't felt in a while

[@Fragmentsinfractals488]

What is it with Magicians finding Cursed Horror Demon Objects? Why do we even have those? The Goddesses are Capricious . I also find it interesting the Shiekah torture dungeons were move out of Hyrule to the Gerudo Desert. Out of sight, out of Mind. Until it isn't.....

[@novemberbravo6194]

I lol’d pretty hard at “party time tentacles”. I love your style of narration and writing, and am definitely gonna be checking out the other videos in this series; you’ve got my subscription, absolutely!

[@theflame5665]

Twilight Princess has always been my favorite game of all time, and its so nice to see that you did a video on it. Hearing your magnificent voice talk about something I love so much is absolutely incredible, thank you so much!

[@DrakeAurum]

It's a long time since I played Twilight Princess, but I still have fond memories of it, and your retelling captures the mood of this game perfectly.

[@wewaitandwatch]

I've only found you recently, but Im so thoroughly enjoying being here. Comfort and storytelling about my favourite and dear games, your voice has soothed me so much. Thank you so much for what you do, its wonderful. ❤️

[@Randomturtletalk101]

24:35 "He approaches it with caution" *footage of Lnik sprinting towards mysterious wolf at mach speed*

[@ianchatterley2158]

This has literally made my day, I love your content and the way you present your videos

[@originalslagos]

Same! I was just thinking when is the next Video!

[@YourSilentPrincess]

I was listening to this in the background while doing homework, and nipple chicken caught me so off guard

[@sabertooth1980]

You leave us on that cliffhanger!? I mean, I know what happens... But that moment when playing Twilight Princess... it broke my heart... It made me rush to the castle with renewed purpose... Fetting fet fet, I got teary eyed when you described that. Can't wait for the next part to come out.

[@WoobertAIO]

Oh yeah boyyyy, the Legend of Zleda and the Adventures of Lnik! I needed these videos in my life. Thanks.

[@BloxxingDinosaurus]

It makes me really happy that there are still videos being made about Twilight Princess.

[@silvergirl145]

"...into this new, GOD AWFUL PLACE!" You got that right

[@CZsWorld]

I love these videos! It's great to be able to relive the story of a Legend of Zelda game even when I don't have time to replay it and your narration is perfect! One minor complaint, however. At 44:44 when talking about Zora's Domain being frozen, you mention that "another hero of the past once faced this exact predicament." Which is not true, because Adult Lnik never visited Zora's Domain in the Child Timeline. I see it as that same event, finally happening after a long delay. As with all of Twilight Princess's similarities to Ocarina of Time. It's not history repeating itself, it's history that was supposed to happen, now finally happening.

[@heckssoda588]

The hero did in fact experience it regardless of if it happened.

[@BasementDweller_]

Crossover comment moment.

[@Masonio]

Right as I'm planning on buying TP on the gamecube. Never even watched you before and your timing is impeccable.

[@OleKristianSkogum]

As a big Twilight Princess fan I will say this was great! 😊 Using it as a audiobook! Good work!

[@shelinkzelda]

"all it took was him nearly dying" 😂

[@hylianroyalty2296]

As a twilight princess fan, this is now one of my favorite series on yt! Hope to see more content😊

[@kevinjackson-baber7508]

“Heroic Lnik…” -Faron

[@Stardusk.]

I must incline my humility to confess that your written narratives surfs the internet web with few who at minimum could call themselves your equal. Those below you are pondscum, and those above you look upon your passion with admiration, and secretive envy. You are like a story princess of KZbin. -Pain.

[@monstergames9936]

You are now 3 for 3 on covering my favourite Zelda games. I can't explain my excitement when I saw this pop up in my sub box

[@ValseInstrumentalist]

I hope they make another Zelda with this many amazing story elements and characters again some day.

[@Tipy]

Love your videos! Your vocal performance really enhances the experience when someone else would just read words on a paper without emotion. I hope you consider doing age of calamity one day as I really think your narration skills and emotional vocal performance would lend really well to age of calamity’s story as well as setting (i.e. describing the battle scenes of the game etc) looking forward to the next video!!!

[@Viryl_TV]

Good suggestion. I'll add it to the list 👌

[@Tipy]

@@Viryl_TV glad to help!

[@Brando2301]

I know this story back to front, but still couldn't help watching the whole thing. Excellent presentation! Looking forward to part 2

[@nillynush4899]

There's usually always something new to learn... I just ran through some tv tropes and learned Nintendo brought back Link's VA from Ocarina of Time to play the Hero's Shade... Foreshadowing who he was YEARS before the Hyrule Historia confirmed it.

[@RavenousDevil]

I'm so excited for you to do this game! It's my favorite Zelda game of all time, so I can't wait to watch the rest.

[@stevenschmidt4441]

LMMFAO "One by one Link manages to track down each of the three elders and their keys. And of course Nipple Chicken!!!!!! lol i literally laughed so hard at that!

[@enzoabarzua2818]

Thank you for putting these out, it feels like those manga are being retold and not just the games with how eloquent you tell these stories.

[@philippreece4413]

absolutely Loving these videos, never got too into any of the Zelda games growing up but watching all the content you have on them has made me start playing keep up the great videos can't wait for the next one!

[@GNRguy17]

This was such a relaxing video to fall asleep to. But it was so good that I’m here listening to it in my waking hours the next day.

[@hectorlumbagoCringe]

This channel is the pinnacle of game storytelling

[@fierceditiesnaruto]

Twilight Princess is definitely my favorite game for sure! X3 Midna x Link is so perfect!

[@lores6297]

Tank, You get me with these. Every time, I've played most of these games but you bring them back in grand style. Thank you for being your awesome self.

[@surviverplaysuplayer1142]

Calling the Occa, nipple chicken, gets me so hard i cant help but laugh hahaha

[@Khalith]

A long video on my most favorite Zelda ever? Hell yeah.

[@alejandromolina7270]

This lore video reminded me of the manga. It's so good and the best manga adaptation yet.

[@Johnniecash26]

Excellent narration....it's like playing the game over again for the first time 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@SCP-49668]

Thank you!! This has made my day immensely! This one is one of my top 3 zelda games. The other two you’ve covered. Thank you for all you do!

[@daddalous1569]

It's now officially canon: Lnik is a Sumo-lord and will call anyone inferior as "butthead." You cannot convince me otherwise.

[@kaneo1]

"This evil king would eventually meet his Demise..." Heh. He he heh.

[@Mpkw-er9bi]

Your writing is so fluid, and the narration is great !

[@DarkWolf-ky4fv]

@12:37 aaa yes the great hero Lnik

[@beauty_isnomore]

UGH I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS. I NEEDED THIS. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME!

[@TiptoeTheTank]

Oh hello!! Thank you, and I'm glad to see you here on the KZbins!

[@beauty_isnomore]

@@TiptoeTheTank if my mental health hadn’t taken a crap on me, I’d have been more active. I hope you know how much joy your videos have brought me. I’m so glad I found you.

[@Chloe-st7ni]

This is absolutely fantastic! Your work is of such high quality!

[@topster888]

I love the narration, it reminds me of those audiobooks of children's stories accompanied by illustrations.

[@RonaldoLuizPedroso]

All hail Lnik the hero

[@tankedwarthog6424]

This is am absolutely great retelling of this story. Tiptoe you are able to put so much emotion in to these scenes especially at the end with Midna.

[@beowvlfs]

i’m so happy to see this!! twilight princess is my favourite zelda game and i love your lore videos, your voice is so soothing haha

[@systemerror50]

This is absolutely fantastic you did such a great job

[@fmaaru571]

Getting that last goat through the gate was pure hell as a kid playing this

[@Zephyr_Weiss]

Ah yes. The legendary Hero of Twilight. Lnik!

[@monkeydavis1]

Aaahhh!!! Yaaayyy!!!!! I’ve been looking forward to this since you teased it at the end of Majora! Thank you!!

[@orion6997]

I've always wanted to play this but never got the time for it and your videos are just amazing. I've watched all your legend of zelda ones so far and your content is just amazing. Very looking forward to the type of content you'll cover in the future! (and the other parts of this ofc)

[@snivy2002]

This is awesome to stumble upon. I love listening to stuff in the background and Twilight Princess has consistently been my favorite Zelda experience since I played it. Seeing it narratively delivered like some sort of mythological epic really does it justice in my opinion.

[@odistabettor]

Your readings always bring such gravitas and wonder to the stories, making a telling of them feel as meaningful, if not moreso, than playing through the adventures did.

[@emilyc302]

I discovered your channel 3 minutes ago and already love it! I don't know if you do this already, but you have the perfect voice for reading audiobooks/voice acting!

[@reaper_panda994]

Your videos are so well done

[@Thinkafurr]

From one creator to another, you're style is fantastic. Its distinctive, editing is good and well written!

[@JuddJones]

So excited you are covering this Zelda title. I felt like it was VERY underrated. Just going to wait here patiently, until part two comes out!

[@eddblack]

Very well done. I appreciate these

[@ZeranZeran]

This is so well made, I'm loving it ♥ You are awesome at this.

[@theheroingreen]

YES! My favorite VGstory channel has finally started on my favorite LoZ!

[@WalkingLISAsterArea]

O hail the algorithm god - may this channel ascend!

[@Thor-Orion]

Wish I had those Iron Boots in my sumo rasslin days.

[@franruizcarbonara6661]

Amazing WORK!!. Such a pleasure to follow this incredible story through this beautiful presentation

[@nocabgamedesign4832]

Great video! Love the series so far! Keep up the awesome work.

[@ZeranZeran]

Midna's lament is gonna be playing in my head until part 2. Amazing video

[@touksyo]

aaaahhh, i love this! cant wait for part 2! keep it the good work!! :)

[@Step43099]

Yesssss I’ve been waiting for this

[@Xmar4]

Another AMAZING video. Can't wait for Part 2!!!

[@malpercio123]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@TylerXC91]

I just started playing this for the first time. I love this so much! Thank you!

[@stephcannon2106]

I just love how passionate the narrator sounds. AMazing!

[@itsoxenfree2683]

Idk how I haven't found this till now, but its BRILLIANT

[@confusedchocolate5260]

It's been years since I was able to play twilight princess (rip the wii-u), so this is a great way to relive that

[@andrewollmann304]

“Party-time tentacles” is certainly a phrase.

[@WindowzXp]

Great videos. Had to sub. Thank you for making them.

[@LpCruz11937]

Part 2 is about to be fire

[@birthdaycat6756]

Your videos are amazing, thanks for making them!

[@Viryl_TV]

Thanks for watching them

[@fierceditiesnaruto]

When's part 2 coming out? I love this!

[@abriljohnsonnieves4632]

I just came across to this video and, to this channel and OMG I loved the video! I need more! (part 2 pretty please) I'll be watching the rest of your content but... Twilight Princess is my favorite LOZ game and I find your narrative perfect to play to my 20 week old unborn child so she can listen to this amazingly awesome story! Thanks for this, I love love love loved it!

[@Gutslove]

Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game and it stuck with me. I’m super excited for your retrospective 🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♂️

[@averagegaming3900]

"You have...Never been to Hyrule, have you?" Link: :)

[@jawsthe1211]

I'm currently playing twilight princess! This came at a good time lol

[@ceranakana7404]

Thank you for covering another game I love! I love your storytelling; peace and love to ya 🌈