Before the Calamity
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KorinnaHazelWrites
Ongoing, First published Nov 20, 2021
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Princess Zelda and Champion Link must work together to defeat the upcoming calamity.  Though tensions run high and the princess despises her knight, the two form an unexpected bond.  They know they must work as a team with the other Champions, but without Zelda's sealing powers, the group is unsure of how they will win the battle against the ancient beast known as Calamity Ganon.
Will Zelda's wisdom and Link's courage be enough... or will Ganon's power destroy all of Hyrule?
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