Deepening Shadows
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Last published Thu, Dec 25, 2025
As a humble knight living in the face of a growing shadow on Hyrule, Link struggles to quickly acclimate himself to the expectations placed on his shoulders when the self-proclaimed Twilight Princess recruits him on behalf of her world and that of Hyrule to confront a usurper in another realm. However, once Link crosses the threshold into the home of the Twili, a string of disastrous consequences born of dark power and darker secrets is set in motion, leaving both realms hanging in the balance.
**This fic includes prominent elements of Twilight Princess, Majora's Mask, and Hyrule Warriors**
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