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** Often, when Ganondorf flashes back to his previous lives, they're direct references to games in the series, such as ''[[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/150334967257/part-74-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic Twilight Princess]]''.
** When Zelda is trying to help understand Ganondorf's perspective on things, [[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/150662098642/part-75-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic the art in the history books]] references ''Ocarina of Time'', ''The Wind Waker'', and the original ''The Legend of Zelda''.

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** Often, when Ganondorf flashes back to his previous lives, they're direct references to games in the series, such as ''[[http://figmentforms.[[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/150334967257/part-74-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic his death]] in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]''.
** When Zelda is trying to help understand Ganondorf's perspective on things, [[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/150662098642/part-75-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic the art in the history books]] references ''Ocarina ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time'', ''The Time]]'', ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker The Wind Waker'', Waker]]'', ''Twilight Princess'' and the original ''The Legend of Zelda''.''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwordsAdventures Four Swords Adventures]]''.
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* TheOlderImmortal: [[spoiler:Though Twili are established as being immortal (or at least ''very'' long lived) in this universe, Midna is shown to have aged quite a bit since the events of ''Twilight Princess''.]]
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* ScrewPolitenessImASenior: [[spoiler:[[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/716177755904131072/part-242-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-may-1-2023 The return of Midna]] as an old woman]] is noted by the author after she has only spoken two lines that "the sass level just goes up as one ages" and "now it's old person no filter time". Considering this is [[spoiler:[[DeadpanSnarker Midna]]]] we're talking about, ''hoo boy.''
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* SealedEvilInAnotherWorld: When an experiment in [[TeleportersAndTransporters dimensional portals]] creates an invincible AnimalisticAbomination in the lab, Vaati [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/628077816461885440/part-212-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-sept-1-2020 traps it]] in a ContainmentField bubble and dumps it through the portal.
-->'''Vaati:''' Then we can roll him through it and make him some other universe's problem. ''[huff]''
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Rage against the heavens.

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* RageAgainstTheHeavens: There are many reasons why Zelda married Ganondorf. One is that this incarnation of her is a misotheist, and wants to spit in the face of the gods who force her, Ganon, and Link to participate in an endless cycle of fighting.
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* MultipleChoicePast: Ganondorf's story in pages 191-193 about the origin of the cycle and the Triforce itself, which is rather distinctly ''not'' the story in canon, and as Skull Kid notes, doesn't explain how Link got involved in the cycle, and claims the Triforce to be the manifestation of Hylia and Demise's divinity when it was ripped away from them by the Goddesses, leaving the kids confused about why there are three pieces for two people. Ganondorf explains that ''nobody'' knows the whole truth, not even himself, so he decided upon this one.
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** [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/666701333374664705/part-226-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-nov-1-2021 Vaati's ultimate solution]] to deal with [[spoiler: the monster that was Featherington]] is to dump it right outside the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim College of Winterhold.]]

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** [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/666701333374664705/part-226-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-nov-1-2021 Vaati's ultimate solution]] to deal with [[spoiler: the monster that was Featherington]] is to dump it right outside the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim College of Winterhold.]] [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/685898993306337280/part-233-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-june-1 This results in]] [[spoiler:a potential Class 6-level apocalypse in Tamriel.]]
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* ArtEvolution: As the comic has progressed, the characters have been drawn with much more crisp appearances. Compare the first issue of the webcomic to the newest ones and you can see how much smoother their skin and hair is. The backgrounds of the stills are also much more detailed and more smoothly drawn, but are still less crisp than the characters.
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* AmusingInjuries: PlayedWith. Zelda responds to Vaati's unwanted advances by bodily [[DestinationDefenestration throwing him out the window.]] Despite being dozens of feet off the ground, he's perfectly unharmed since he can fly. He still objects, however, because ''Zelda'' couldn't have known that, only to find out that she was aiming for him to land in the moat below.

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* AmusingInjuries: PlayedWith. Zelda responds to Vaati's unwanted advances by bodily [[DestinationDefenestration throwing him out the window.]] Despite being dozens of feet off the ground, he's perfectly unharmed since he can fly. He still objects, however, because ''Zelda'' couldn't have known that, only to find out that she was aiming for him to land in the moat below.
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she said there was a moat below, so while it would've been a rough landing, it wouldn't have been lethal.


* AmusingInjuries: PlayedWith. Zelda responds to Vaati's unwanted advances by bodily [[DestinationDefenestration throwing him out the window.]] Despite being dozens of feet off the ground, he's perfectly unharmed since he can fly. He still objects, however, because ''Zelda'' couldn't have known that, meaning she just ''actually tried to kill him.''

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* AmusingInjuries: PlayedWith. Zelda responds to Vaati's unwanted advances by bodily [[DestinationDefenestration throwing him out the window.]] Despite being dozens of feet off the ground, he's perfectly unharmed since he can fly. He still objects, however, because ''Zelda'' couldn't have known that, meaning only to find out that she just ''actually tried was aiming for him to kill him.''land in the moat below.
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* PastLifeMemories: Zelda and Ganondorf often received flashes of their past experiences that has caused them to remember their other incarnations. [[spoiler: Rinku hasn't had any yet, but Zelda believes this is only due to her age and is expected to happen in a few years for her too.]] In a [[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/169544126612/q-a Q+A]], Fig says Ganondorf has ''very'' detailed memories, which lets him accumulate skills (such as knitting), Zelda keeps almost no memories, and Link keeps memories but they're not as vivid as Ganondorf's. Impa states that Link's past memories leave him so traumatized that [[HeroicMime he rarely speaks]], suggesting that while his memories are not as vivid as Ganondorf's, the emotions passed from life to life are significantly moreso.

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* PastLifeMemories: Zelda and Ganondorf often received flashes of their past experiences that has caused them to remember their other incarnations. [[spoiler: Rinku hasn't had any yet, but Zelda believes this is only due to her age and is expected to happen in a few years for her too.]] In a [[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/169544126612/q-a Q+A]], Fig says Ganondorf has ''very'' detailed memories, which lets him accumulate skills (such as knitting), Zelda keeps almost no memories, and Link keeps memories but they're not as vivid as Ganondorf's. Impa states that Link's past memories leave him so traumatized that [[HeroicMime he rarely speaks]], suggesting that while his memories are not as vivid as Ganondorf's, the emotions passed from life to life are significantly moreso. [[spoiler: This is confirmed when Skullkid mentions Termina to Rinku, and Link's memories are disjointed and nightmarish, clearly more emotional than factual.]]
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* AdultFear:
** When Ganondorf talks about how the Gerudo have suffered, he mentions having to watch so many of his lovers, sisters, and children die that he can't even remember all their faces. The accompanying art even shows him cradling a dying child.
** Zelda's internal monologue when Ganondorf presents her with a bloody bag is brimming with horror that he may have murdered her child.
** Zelda knows that her own child is [[spoiler:the hero's incarnation. Part of the reason she proposed is to try and and break the cycle before Rinku is put in danger. When Zelda believes Ganondorf has poisoned her, her first action is to send Rinku far away, both to protect her and to train her for a future battle.]]
** In the middle of a nightmare, Ganondorf attacks Zelda [[spoiler:(who is pregnant)]]. She's unharmed and understanding, but Ganondorf refuses to share a room with her that night so it won't happen again.

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* SpeechBubbleCensoring: When Zelda receives the bloody bag from Ganondorf, her second internal monologue has her assuming that the victim was Rinku and hating herself for allowing this to happen. Among her self-deprecations include "I'm such a fucking idiot", but the letters F-U-C-K are covered by Zelda's speech bubble on that same page.

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When Zelda receives the bloody bag from Ganondorf, her second internal monologue has her assuming that the victim was Rinku and hating herself for allowing this to happen. Among her self-deprecations include "I'm such a fucking idiot", but the letters F-U-C-K are covered by Zelda's speech bubble on that same page.page.
** When the court presents Ganon and Zelda an EmbarrassingStatue (Ganondorf, stark nekkid standing on a pile of crushed skeletons and armor; carrying an equally-bare Zelda), the statue's junk is covered by Ganon shouting "MAGNIFICENT!"
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* EmbarrassingStatue: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-zagged]] [[PlayedForLaughs for laughs]] when Zelda and Ganondorf's baby shower gifts include [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/661128449698709504/part-224-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-sep-1-2021 a huge nude statue]] of them in a dramatic pose. Ganondorf is thrilled, but Zelda insists on a few [[SceneryCensor strategic fig leaves]] as a compromise.
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* MeaningfulGifl: In place of a wedding ring, Zelda gives Ganondorf [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/143393990957/part-54-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic a pair of earrings]] from one of his earliest [[{{Reincarnation}} incarnations]], unearthed by her archaeologists. Ganondorf is genuinely shocked and grateful.

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* MeaningfulGifl: MeaningfulGift: In place of a wedding ring, Zelda gives Ganondorf [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/143393990957/part-54-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic a pair of earrings]] from one of his earliest [[{{Reincarnation}} incarnations]], unearthed by her archaeologists. Ganondorf is genuinely shocked and grateful.
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* MeaningfulGifl: In place of a wedding ring, Zelda gives Ganondorf [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/143393990957/part-54-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic a pair of earrings]] from one of his earliest [[{{Reincarnation}} incarnations]], unearthed by her archaeologists. Ganondorf is genuinely shocked and grateful.
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''[[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/ A Tale of Two Rulers]]'' is a fanfiction webcomic created by Fig set in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' universe with a unusual pairing set up as the premise. Once more, Ganondorf has raised his army to conquer the land of Hyrule. Zelda arranges a private meeting with him shortly before this great war would start at her request with a proposal.

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''[[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/ com/post/139806271367/a-tale-of-two-rulers-archive-post A Tale of Two Rulers]]'' is a fanfiction webcomic created by Fig set in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' universe with a unusual pairing set up as the premise. Once more, Ganondorf has raised his army to conquer the land of Hyrule. Zelda arranges a private meeting with him shortly before this great war would start at her request with a proposal.
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** [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/666701333374664705/part-226-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-nov-1-2021 Vaati's ultimate solution]] to deal with [[spoiler: the monster that was Featherington]] is to dump it right outside the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim College of Winterhold.]]
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* BigDamnKiss: After Ganondorf finally apologizes to Zelda after a huge fight they had, he's yelling at her to not make a fuss over the apology even as she's recognizing what it meant for him to apologize at all. She shuts him up with one of these. [[spoiler: Considering that Zelda's pregnancy starts the very next arc, this likely didn't stop with the kiss.]]
--> '''Zelda:''' So is ''this'' too much of a ''fuss''?\\
'''Ganondorf:''' It's not nearly enough. Keep going.
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* HeirloomEngagementRing: In lieu of a wedding ring, Zelda gives Ganondorf a pair of [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/143393990957/part-54-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-new-comic earrings]] that he himself owned in [[{{Reincarnation}} one of his old lives]], long-lost and unearthed by archaeologists. Ganondorf is [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness uncharacteristically touched]].
-->'''Ganondorf:''' The gemstones in these... they were cut from the headcrests of the first mothers I ever knew... I like them ''very much''... [-Thank you.-]
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* AmusingInjuries: PlayedWith. Zelda responds to Vaati's unwanted advances by bodily [[DestinationDefenestration throwing him out the window.]] Despite being dozens of feet off the ground, he's perfectly unharmed since he can fly. He still objects, however, because ''Zelda'' couldn't have known that, meaning she just ''actually tried to kill him.''
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* ShoutOut: [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/170579186452/part-147-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-jan-6th Part 147]] has Zelda and Rinku discussing [[spoiler: her pregnancy]], and she has a book that's called ''The Princess and the Plumber''. The cover directly features the characters as they appear in the ''Videogame/PaperMarioTheThousandYearDoor'', but with a twist: [[spoiler: Mario and Peach have switched faces]].
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* BilingualBonus: Zelda's child is [[spoiler: the hero's incarnation]], and her child's name is [[spoiler: Rinku, the Japanese version of Link's name]].


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* FairytaleWeddingDress: Zelda's wedding dress is extremely opulent and is almost as wide as she is tall.


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* FluffyFashionFeathers: Zelda's wedding dress has feathers along the edge of the overdress, and the train the dress consist entirely of feathers.


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* PrincessesRule: In line with her ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]'' incarnation, Zelda is the ruling monarch though she only carries the "princess" title. It doesn't last long, as unlike ''Twilight Princess'', her coronation to become queen goes off without a hitch.
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''[[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/ A Tale of Two Rulers]]'' is a fanfiction webcomic created by Fig set in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' universe with a unusual pairing set up as the premise. Once more, Ganondorf has raised his army to conquer the land of Hyrule. Zelda arranges a private meeting with him shortly before this great war would start at her request with a proposal.

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''[[http://figmentforms.''[[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/ A Tale of Two Rulers]]'' is a fanfiction webcomic created by Fig set in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' universe with a unusual pairing set up as the premise. Once more, Ganondorf has raised his army to conquer the land of Hyrule. Zelda arranges a private meeting with him shortly before this great war would start at her request with a proposal.



[[http://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/158680143687/a-tale-of-two-rulers A good chunk of the comic has also been dubbed]] and uploaded onto youtube with Fig's blessing and personal appreciation.

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[[http://figmentforms.[[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/158680143687/a-tale-of-two-rulers A good chunk of the comic has also been dubbed]] and uploaded onto youtube [=YouTube=] with Fig's blessing and personal appreciation.



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* SpeechBubbleCensorship: When Zelda receives the bloody bag from Ganondorf, her second internal monologue has her assuming that the victim was Rinku and hating herself for allowing this to happen. Among her self-deprecations include "I'm such a fucking idiot", but the letters F-U-C-K are covered by Zelda's speech bubble on that same page.

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* SpeechBubbleCensorship: SpeechBubbleCensoring: When Zelda receives the bloody bag from Ganondorf, her second internal monologue has her assuming that the victim was Rinku and hating herself for allowing this to happen. Among her self-deprecations include "I'm such a fucking idiot", but the letters F-U-C-K are covered by Zelda's speech bubble on that same page.
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* SpeechBubbleCensorship: When Zelda receives the bloody bag from Ganondorf, her second internal monologue has her assuming that the victim was Rinku and hating herself for allowing this to happen. Among her self-deprecations include "I'm such a fucking idiot", but the letters F-U-C-K are covered by Zelda's speech bubble on that same page.

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* FantasticRacism: Defied with Vaati. Zelda tells him she hates him for a lot of things, but being Minish is '''NOT''' one of them.



* ObliviousGuiltSlinging: Upon successfully testing the portal they're working on, Zelda admits that she'd like to consider him a friend, having now interacted with him in a context where he's not making unwanted advances towards her. Vaati, [[spoiler:who is planning to kill her husband Ganondorf partially out of spite for Zelda calling him nothing more than a useful asset previously due to said unwanted advances]], spends the night asking Ghirahim how he can advance his evil plans while remaining guilt-free.

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* ObliviousGuiltSlinging: Upon successfully testing the portal they're she is working on, on with Vaati, Zelda admits that she'd like to consider him a friend, having now interacted with him in a context where he's not making unwanted advances towards her. Vaati, [[spoiler:who is planning to kill her husband Ganondorf partially out of spite for Zelda calling him nothing more than a useful asset previously due to said unwanted advances]], spends the night asking Ghirahim how he can advance his evil plans while remaining guilt-free.
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* AbusiveParents: The Goron king. Which ends up going poorly for him since abuse is one of Ganondorf's hot buttons and after Zelda's influence he can approach the matter calmly enough to be both vindictive and creative in dealing with it while still not causing a political incident.


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* CompeteForTheMaidensHand: A variant in that the maiden in question, Rinku, is the one being challenged for her own hand. She only accepted because [[ComicallyMissingThePoint she thought it was a challenge for her]] ''[[AnArmAndALeg literal]]'' [[AnArmAndALeg hand]].


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* CurbStompBattle: Incensed that his [[GentleGiant son]] is daring to challenge him for the right to ''not'' go through with an EngagementChallenge for Rinku that he angrily accepts. The ''very next panel'' he is flattened under his son's massive palm.


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* GentleGiant: The Goron prince. To the point of being an ExtremeDoormat to his [[AbusiveParents abusive and much smaller father]] when he's introduced.
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** Zelda’s training attire is basically her Shiek disguise.
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** [[https://figmentforms.tumblr.com/post/636361921313013760/part-215-of-a-tale-of-two-rulers-dec-1-2020 During a meal with Goron royalty]] there is a photo of [[VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey Bowser in his nice suit]] on the wall of the dining hall.

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