Zelda Lore To Sleep To | The Twili & The Zonai

[@theloruleanhistorian]

And the rabbit hole continues to get deeper~

[@MoxieWatts]

All this green energy is connected, I know it~~

[@todd3143]

or, they go up into the skies of hyrule!

[@codywolfe556]

When I was a kid twilight princess was a game that genuinely scared me during certain scenes. The one where links eyes go completely white was the worst. By far my favorite legend of Zelda game ever.

[@MoxieWatts]

its soooo good. the pacing was so well done.

[@Lunarfly_streams]

My dad bought it when I was 8 for himself and never played it, so eventually I got curious and played it thinking it was some M rated game, that aspect made it seem even scarier to me 😹

[@codywolfe556]

@@MoxieWatts hell yeah man. When I was younger I was too shitty to actually beat the game. I should really buy it and go back to it.

[@codywolfe556]

@@Lunarfly_streams the game definitely terrified me lol, I can’t remember how old I was but the only other game that scared me that much was resident evil 4

[@Kiwikick238]

It scared me too so I would just watch my older brother play instead. I’d beg him not to play without me because I was really interested but couldn’t bring myself to play. I absolutely hated the noise of those twilight bird enemies Those little bird creates freaked me out too lol maybe it’s something with birds in that game😂

[@七百七十七]

Spoiler alert, I'm going to sleep well tonight 💤

[@MoxieWatts]

Good night!

[@TheDanVail]

No, me.

[@RavenGamingOverLord]

Ok

[@Go8997]

No your not... LIAR

[@eebydeebyz]

I just woke up from sleeping to this, well rested at half past eight and I am happily watching it again for fun

[@ladylozwolf7cffc787]

I can’t imagine how anyone would be willing to sleep during this and miss these incredible speculations. Although, everything about your videos are extremely calming, so that part is understandable

[@WUIEWCrew]

I just replay them again at night sometimes. Her voice is actually pretty comforting

[@ladylozwolf7cffc787]

@@WUIEWCrew I’m actually doing that right now lol. Good idea

[@Klartraumprofi]

I tell you why. Because i had an awesome dream about it last night!!!!

[@ladylozwolf7cffc787]

@@Klartraumprofi okay, that’s sick

[@billyalarie929]

Honestly, agreed.

[@LB_]

27:37 this is explained in the game, Midna says only the true ruler of the Twilight realm could shatter it. Her doing so at the end of the game is a payoff for that setup.

[@irlquicksilver]

This is such a niche thing to fall asleep to and I'm here for it, it's exactly what I've been looking for

[@snivy2002]

Probably my favorite two videos from you yet. Disregarding the run-time alone, I like how both theories get increasingly more 'intense' as the video progresses if that makes sense. Both are very juicy and have pretty cool points I never thought of before. I love the speculation! Thanks for making Zelda content.

[@MoxieWatts]

It is building up to something...it is getting more intense....and there will be another episode further down the rabbit hole.

[@snivy2002]

@@MoxieWatts Wooooo!

[@xGhaztly]

I truly have a feeling that the Zonai are the Twili or ancestors of the Twili. In my mind seeing that mural with the character with ears makes me feel like that is a Twili who came to the realm of Hyrule along with the islands in the sky brought forth by Twilight Ganondorf whom I believe is the Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom.

[@billyalarie929]

Your voice and approach and research and understanding of this world IS UNPARALLELED.

[@MoxieWatts]

I really try.

[@Nhnhnfk]

I like how you're not afraid of going deep and taking your time. The footage goes really well and the quality of the videos is great. I really like how relaxing your voice is too. Zeltik has a relaxing voice too but his videos are shorter. Basically your content is unique and really good.

[@syntheticnightshade]

And this is now my favorite channel on KZbin, perfect! Your videos pair perfectly with NintendoBlackCrisis and his deep dives too!

[@blakena4907]

Made it into my sleep and active playlists. I can already tell this is good stuffs. I love being on channels with a few thousand subscribers that have a ridiculous amount of quality content stacked up. The explosion is usually amazing to watch, and I love seeing you small guys get flustered when it does 😊

[@MoxieWatts]

thank you! I hope the growth happens as you say it does :0

[@shealeigh4160]

I just discovered your channel and I have watched all your videos at least twice now haha, they are so good!! Really gets me hyped for TotK while I'm whittling away at my work during the day. Also, I love and follow all of the channels you've collaborated with thus far and they are all excellent content creators in their own right but--from one female Zelda fan to another--I can't tell you how great it is to have some female content creators represented in this niche community!! (No shade to any of the guys, they are all awesome and it's been great to hear you pop up in some of their videos as well!) Keep up the great work, Moxie!!

[@MoxieWatts]

Thank you! I love all the boys and their theories. RIP Vortexxy ;-;

[@joshbernard7450]

This is such a good niche thank you for simply titling the video this way to make it more bearable to watch. I'm gonna use this tonight

[@MoxieWatts]

thank you!! I appreciate it

[@liamnehren1054]

In twilight princess it is suggested that the mirror of twilight is keyed to the leader of the Twili's power. This could mean that Midna basically ordered the mirror to self-destruct and it wasn't really her power. Now this is where I think Soul comes into play in the series, alongside things like Link's reincarnations. Why did she have the authority? bloodline? after untold generations that would probably make all the Twili capable of it Zant included so that makes no sense. It would make more sense if it was via intention of the Twili themselves. They chose Midna as their ruler and hence she has their collective authority.

[@Kymiing]

Hey Moxie! Thanks for the great content. I'm happy to have found your channel. I've always been a big fan of channels like NintendoBlackCrisis, HyruleGamer, Commonwelth Realm, and Zeltik so i'm happy your content coincides and references theirs. I am also the type who needs to listen to something to fall asleep to and your lore videos have been excellent! (of course I made sure to watch them while awake to fully appreciate your crackpot theories)

[@twinzzzzyyyy]

Ohhhh I thought you just explained the lore behind certain stuff .. speculation would keep me wide awake... any chance you could just go through the background of each thing in the Zelda verse? I'd love that content to sleep to!

[@SeanRaine]

Out of all the lore I’ve seen of Zelda there is still so much deeper stuff going on I don’t know about. Love the vids. Thank you

[@durianaleria7919]

I'm so happy something like this exists, this is exactly the thing that's been helping me sleep lately. I've done asmr and those certain hz videos before but for some reason lore videos work perfect for me. Thanks so much!

[@HobbesFTW]

Any chance we're going to get some new additions to the Moxie Zelda Sleep series? :)

[@strawberrymolk]

Omg tysm for making this! I knew I kinda needed someone to just talk to me for me to sleep so this amazing. Although I am bummed out that I missed some cool stuff.

[@Kitsune113]

After finding out you are a veteran as well, more respect. Gamer, veteran, journalist, etc. Keep up the good work!

[@MoxieWatts]

Thank you! Yes I was a photo-journalist in the Air Force. It was a cool job. I also used to direct the news!

[@Kitsune113]

@@MoxieWatts that’s awesome! I was a intelligence analyst in the Army. Always good to support vets. Also it’s pretty dope, that you directed the news! Glad you are putting your skills to work on a series that’s known for intentional vagueness causing critical thinking about lore. Clearly seeing the spoils of your work!

[@miu7642]

broo I love watching lore videos before sleeping this is the most perfect vid I was just searching for a fitting one hell yea

[@MissyJ]

Did I use this twice last night? Yes. Is this the smartest title for the algorithm? Absolutely. Despite using this for sleep, I still got upset about falling asleep around the same part. Now I'm just gonna have to listen to the back end while I wait for baby to wake up.

[@MoxieWatts]

I appreciate the views! I understand too, I watch Smoughtown (Elden Ring Lore) to fall asleep, and I always end up trying to find the spot where I fell asleep to pick back up on the next day. Sometimes it takes 3 times, and usually I watch again so I really understand his theories.

[@jakenaylor7625]

Hey moxie. I found your channel a few weeks ago, listened to the first few minutes of a video, then subscribed and fell asleep. I've been falling asleep to your videos for weeks. But today I was watching them awake, and noticed the low subscriber and view count and was very surprised. Your videos are superb and have a lot of effort and footage put into them. Keep on being awesome. (Also half of your theories I've heard of, but you explain them better and with more evidence)

[@MoxieWatts]

Awesome! Thank you! My videos will attract the right crowd in time. I'm patient.

[@leandergloryheart7089]

Great timing! Thank you ❣️

[@lowzibojine]

So I don't always listen to these to sleep but they do work for that too! (I literally found them 2 days ago and they've quickly became my favourite background noise, THANK YOU 💖)

[@jekizjenkins7690]

I always wanted to see how Links crossbow training could give a hint to the return of the twili

[@MoxieWatts]

LOL. I try to only include canon references, but i definitely could see the twili returning in totk.

[@Emenblade]

Tried finishing the one I listened to last night during the day today. Honestly very interesting stuff. That being said, it was actually kinda nice knowing I'd be going to sleep to this tonight. Thanks, and goodnight Moxie. :)

[@samroach1665]

I've only seen the title so far but this is the kind of content I appreciate. Ty

[@Irsheito]

Falling asleep listening to these has become my nightly ritual lol, thank you for keeping my adhd constantly stimulated lol

[@MintyPlush]

Charlie callin out the dress just gave me chills!!!

[@AbeNomiks]

This is exactly what I needed Hope theres no ads 1 hour in!

[@RyuuKageDesu]

I'm really liking these longer videos. Thanks again for the mention.

[@MoxieWatts]

No problem! It was worth exploring and related to the idea. Also, when you first commented it I didn't know when/if I would make a theory. Eventually I built up enough evidence to be able to include a sequence. Thanks for the idea!

[@elliottjavier1967]

I've listened to this multiple times and I still hear something new every time

[@rodrigorubberduck]

This is a type of content I never searched or asked for, but desperately needed! ❤

[@wolfwind7654]

I discovered your channel a few days ago and I have binged all your videos, the content is amazing and your voice is a perfect fit for the script and editing and the every video is beautiful

[@MoxieWatts]

Thank you so much!! I am glad you're enjoying the content :)))

[@darenh355]

Just got done sleeping to a 6 hr cod zombies storyline video. Now I'm feeling zelda, and just found the perfect video

[@MintyPlush]

A new hour long zelda speculation already?? You are on fire Moxie! Thanks for making these videos they are so interesting and I love your story telling style. Sweet dreams y’all! Xo Minty

[@MoxieWatts]

Thank you! I try my best.

[@inconsideratecrab847]

I’m here so early! Thanks for helping me fall asleep!!!! Perfect timing :)

[@MoxieWatts]

No worries, sleep tight homie.

[@moro1349]

This type of videos is so specific but so spot on what I need ❤

[@AsuraNull]

Girl this is going in my watch later folder ❤️

[@smoochiewallace429]

I have really been loving these videos but there's a lot to unpack, at the end if you could please add a little breakdown of the key points you have made

[@Lydia-xp7pi]

I’m either putting your videos on every night to fall asleep to or howls moving castle Both are incredible I love your videos Love my fellow Zelda fans Keep up the quality content you put out to the world You are a queen at what you do

[@MoxieWatts]

Wow, thank you! Glad you like them :]

[@liamnehren1054]

I think time stones aren't a power source, they're an ore with special temporal qualities which with the proper magic circuitry produce varying effects and what powers them is simply kinetic energy. The skyward strike imparting much more kinetic energy then a simple strike. The fact that the master or goddess sword isn't necessary to turn on a time stone is shown in skyward sword when you use bombs and the Beetle to activate them as well. This would also explain why the Ocarina of time activates when it's played. The wind passing through it at different frequencies produces various effects. The sealing effects of the master sword might also be connected to time bending and are activated by swinging the sword. So it might be possible to use machinery to power portals, which we kind of see in Skyward sword with the time portal being very mechanic. those upper gears we see on the portal might actually connect to a power source like a water wheel through time itself. Say the strike from the skyward strike, activates a time stone distortion which brings back the machinery that powers the gate of time. A small hammer constantly hitting the stone would allow for that basic effect to continue indefinitely with probably a way to interrupt the effect and close the gate. (some of this I came up with right now, some I have had for a while like the kinetic nature of time stone, I commented this because the images of the gate sparked the desire)

[@MoxieWatts]

I think the more I research the more I have come to be in the camp these generators were not powered by Timeshift Stones... The only thing that has come to mind is possibly 'Soul' (Sol) energy? Not sure yet. It's difficult to determine because there's so little information to go off of.

[@MoxieWatts]

Liam these are all excellent points as always.

[@liamnehren1054]

@@MoxieWatts when you get into a thinking logically in a magical world you do have to leave space for willpower and faith based physics it's true.

[@streettrout855]

thanks for this, best background noise to sleep to!

[@LadyXenif9006]

I learn a lot from rewatching all these videos.

[@LazyGardenGamer]

Perfect, I've been looking for new things to sleep to. Instant sub

[@Flapalapagus]

So I have a theory that the only reason the timeline ends up splitting after/during Ocarina of Time is because they never reunited the tri-force, the world cannot balance itself once the gate of time is closed and the reason Botw is at the end of all 3 is because it is the inevitable state of the world before it’s inevitable reset

[@MoxieWatts]

It's not even theory, it's FACT. In the Child’s Timeline- The Hero of Time returns to his time, but since he was currently in possession of the Triforce of Courage, This somehow influences the Triforce in the Sacred Realm. Ganondorf, Zelda and Link all come into possession of their respective pieces again. It is still split at the end of Twilight Princess. [Hyrule Historia, pg. 92]

[@t-dubb669]

Peaceful bliss while falling into our own sacred realm.

[@julieburnsTY]

Intended for sleep! (worth noting for returning subscribers that this the combination of two previous theories from her channel, great videos in their own right)

[@MoxieWatts]

A viewer came up with the idea! (worldrummer). Though they are re-uploads, it's a way to get people who haven't seen the videos into my other content.

[@julieburnsTY]

​@@MoxieWatts and what a great idea! no one is doing it quite like you. i only left my comment bc i was fiending for more of your content haha looking forward to future speculation and sleepy lore

[@jessica-ov6js]

50:34 I was wondering when you were going to say it 🤣

[@MoxieWatts]

I gotta 😂😂

[@sigmario859]

I like your voice. It’s soft yet strong. 10/10 gonna sleep again

[@MmmSpinach]

SAT tomorrow, these have been excellent at helping me fall asleep, thank you!

[@calemlinke773]

I've only seen the Sheika tech for some time... This is something I've either forgotten, or have never come across.

[@jgerajak]

A new channel to watch every single day

[@liamnehren1054]

I think BotW takes place after a convergence. Either a literal dimensional convergence with all the timelines forcibly becoming one or so far in the future that everything that could have happened has have happened. For example the twilight hero, break it down into variables: -Hyrulian knights lack courage -Seers lock Gannondorf in Twilight after a war which killed the previous Link (very similar to A link to the past's back story or windwaker) -New incarnation of Link is born into one of his branch families of little importance so far from Hyrule castle when the initial attack happens -Lack of knights or Link leads to Hyrule falling to the incursion from twilight. This is a story that can literally happen at any time in the storyline, the only connection to OoT is the ghost of the last Link and that is tenuous at best, any Link who dies before fulfilling their role can fit this role if the enemy was at least on the edge of defeat and this goes equally for A link to the past and Wind Waker, they all start with the previous Link failing, ultimately he's mortal and this will happen every so often.

[@allinortheoni4208]

Just when I needed a sleep video perfection

[@Bigjar420]

I love this content cuz I always wake up to random long theory videos. Now I can fall asleep to one

[@gabrielfabbri2200]

I love your videos and I watch/listen to them while I get every peice of clothing in tears of the kingdom

[@faelanohara]

I don’t own a Switch, so I sadly can’t play BoTW or ToTK, despite how much I really want to. I find your videos to be a nice glimpse into what I’m sadly missing, and super relaxing. You’ve got a very soothing voice! Hopefully I can afford a Switch one day and fully immerse myself in Hyrule.

[@TheDapperDragon]

Advice, when you do, skip BotW. Playing it makes TotK worse in every way. It's probably the better game between the two, but playing both is a bad idea.

[@gunfrost8778]

Watched the vid, fell asleep, and now I’m watching it again

[@MaleekGames]

Zelda lore to sleep to?? You beat believe I’m gonna be awake for Zelda lore Sunday

[@ricardodblanco-c503]

It's finna that for the past month I've been falling asleep playing Zelda facts and lore videos. And now I found a video with that specific purpose. Awesome?

[@MoxieWatts]

HELL YEA BROTHER

[@faith.W]

this is amazing! I love sleeping to zelda lore

[@Mideler]

Perfect to go sleep to! No disrespect, I love the content but its just comfy

[@GrahamLikeTheCrackers]

Really interesting theory and well argued. Love it!

[@MoxieWatts]

thank you! I love these games and put as much research into my topics as i can

[@Makura6901]

Damn if only I couldve found this sooner, I love falling asleep to theories.

[@diegofernandezgomez3482]

Spoiler from the artbook: it's crazy how Mario and Luigi help save Pikachu from Ganondorf

[@kinsan89]

3:09 I was half asleep when you said this, then shot up in my bed and had to rewind to make sure I heard you right lmfao

[@MoxieWatts]

... sorry

[@halflife_alix]

outraged that this series doesn't have more love

[@TheRealMantova]

spat my drink out when you said Tiddy Chickens bahahaha

[@ultimate.funkypunky]

I never thought of this format of asmr but it really relaxes me :o

[@Blazeylikesf1]

This is so relaxing im laying in bed with a face mask and getting ready for bed

[@zachlangable]

I love your content, keep it up 🥳

[@emmythorn]

I need to get my Wii so i can replay skyward sword and twilight princess and ocarina

[@liamnehren1054]

I don't think Gannondorf was actually able to make a wish. The triforce has three characteristics: weapon for mortals to be able to stand against the gods, symbol of the balance created between the three golden goddesses and Cornerstone upon which the foundation of the world is built. So I think the first two apply to Zelda as the mortal form of Hylia and Gannondorf as the mortal form of demise and other then that the second one specifically effects all Zora, Gorons, Rito, Gerudo, humans, Hylians etc who attempt to use it. They must embody the symbolism of the Triforce itself or the Triforce will split rather then fulfil their desire. It is also very monkey paw like in that it will use the least amount of power possible to accomplish the task wished. There are very few times the Triforce has been used in the series: -Windwaker, The king of Hyrule wished for Link and Zelda to abandon hyrule and move forward so it flooded the remnants of the kingdom forcing them to move on from the past. -A link between worlds: Link and Zelda pray for it to fix the Triforce of Lorule so it does exactly that. While Hilda's ancestors broke it, the circumstances are never shown other then saying it brought war and they did so to stop war. -The Adventure of Link: the king of Hyrule used it to maintain peace, basically he had a MOAB. This is where the quote about it being for evil or good comes into play. -A link to the past: Link uses it to resurrect the dead and undo all the physical changes to the kingdom brought by Gannon and the open of portals across Hyrule. You see the clearly dead at the beginning king, "mortally wounded" i.e. dies Uncle, the teen who turned into a tree etc perfectly fine. -After causing an unseen Zelda to fall into an unending slumber her brother split it into three is mentioned in one game. -Skyward sword, probably the most hilarious use of the Triforce: destroy demise... so it just turns off the magic holding a piece of Skyloft afloat and crushes him in his sealed form.... Now I think that the times it split it didn't actually grant a wish and the people it merged with gained a boost in power not from a wish but just by housing one or more pieces. two pieces also don't seem to give more power then one. For example I didn't say that Gannondorf used it in Ocarina of Time because I think all he did was split it accidentally by trying to use it. He then reformed it in the downfall timeline but still failed to use it other then siphoning off magic and slowly opening the portal in an attempt to escape the sealed golden realm which was twisted by his proximity to the Triforce. I think this is because if the individual isn't balanced in the three virtues of Hyrule, unless someone has equally high levels of Courage, Wisdom and Power all they will do is absorb the third they have the most of and the other two pieces will hide in the individual who most represents that part in the world or break into even smaller parts if no such individual exists. Likewise I don't think Zelda or Gannondorf can use it at all, I think their connection to gods makes them not the intended user and hence no matter what they can't use it or this could also be because of which is their godly path and Link might at this point be a God in the Buddhist or Taoist fashion of self perfection but he has a better path then them. Demise gives Gannondorf Power, but this stops him from ever gathering Courage since he never encounters insurmountable odds. Even the more introspective i.e. Wise Gannondorfs lack Courage. At the same time Courage is 3 parts Foolishness, which Zelda seems to be incapable of being. She almost never comes into danger even when she has been trained for it like in Ocarina of Time and never grows her martial might due to little to no battle experience with very few examples of this not being the case. It is suggested a few times that she inherits knowledge along with the awakening of her goddess powers so chances are she can't ever change this. Only mortals who are in balance can use the Triforce for a wish

[@MoxieWatts]

This is all excellent stuff, and I am adding it to my list of research. Much of what you said that I may have misinterpreted has been added into the next video. Thank you for your input Liam, I recognize your name from the last video XD

[@joshua_bagel]

Just finished 100%ing botw, and idk why, but this feels like the perfect place. Thank you for this comfy video 🙏

[@AngelofGrace96]

It's so cool you're getting to work with the big name zelda theorists, you're moving up in the (KZbin) world!

[@michellesaxton2039]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@OriginalMicycle]

1:30 Ganondorf just wreaking havoc across universes, there's no link at all!

[@greatdefeater56]

Ayyy new video! Time to sleep well!

[@jessica-ov6js]

20:23 do you think we'll see the minish in totk? They were a scraped idea from botw...

[@MoxieWatts]

Me? Personally? YES. I am in the boat that there will be full Minish worlds. It is something I've been hoping for and looking forward too ever since they released the concept art in Creating a Champion.

[@gonecrazy1099]

I love you content! Please keep them coming!

[@kingshand14]

I gotta say what a great flipping upload. I don't know how old you are. You sound a pro who has been doing this for years

[@MoxieWatts]

im 30 and i went to film school thank you

[@kingshand14]

@Moxie Watts i got an ear for talent, hence the face

[@tpolutts3309]

What a strange genre of video. For once the algorithm did well. Looking forward to this rabbit hole.

[@yourlocalegenderfluidgamer1772]

KZbin knew what it was doing by recommending me this

[@MoxieWatts]

its the content I live for

[@forgettablename6436]

Oh my god Zelda lore to sleep to!? This is genius!!!

[@starkad_91]

I like your videos very much. Thank you for all the effort you put into those. How many vids are you planning to in this series?

[@carriejohnson4922]

You called the tears, same prediction I had. I mean its not 100% confirmed, but we did see the tears held by Sidon, Ganondorf, riju, and tulin in the last trailer. And Zelda of course! It’s gonna be a good one!

[@JokuWorld01]

Crazy how this help me sleep

[@aaronfaulkner6367]

Love your voice it sounds so calming and also so wise on the subject matter. Twilight Princess Is my favorite. It's a shame to know you couldn't come up with a theory about the light arrows and the silver arrows though. It's scratching my BRAINS thinking about it lol 😆

[@MoxieWatts]

AARON! My guy, YES the next theory will have those light arrows you were wondering about. It's taken a lot of research but I've finally got it.

[@aaronfaulkner6367]

@@MoxieWatts really!!! yes, I thank you so much for it.

[@fireteamblue]

The me of my dreams grows more learned again

[@cozstar11]

Jesus, Insta like and added to watch later tyvm.

[@MoxieWatts]

ty!

[@realnepeta]

hell yeah, howd you know i needed this

[@zeldasol]

Could the castle that has usually always been in the centre of Hyrule, have been build over the sealed grounds? Therefore lifting it could open the tear where demise could come back? Or unleash more evil

[@uzi6489]

To sleep or study. I love to listen while studying. Am I the only one?

[@joshsmith7033]

I can't sleep to this.....why would you think I could?!

[@DiasOctavio]

Girl, u just became my favorite youtuber to go to sleep with, your voice and audio are incredibly relaxing

[@MoxieWatts]

I'm so glad!

[@LOSTnerd815]

This is so relaxing. Y'all are helping me get through covid.

[@MoxieWatts]

I hope you feel better soon homie!!