

Link blocks the attack with the Master Sword, but Ganondorf's dark power decays the blade, saps Link's strength, and leaves his right arm blackened and lifeless. As Zelda picks it up, Ganondorf comes to life and strikes with a surge of Gloom.

As they enter, the arm falls off and drops a teardrop-shaped gem. In the deepest chamber, Link and Zelda find a mummified Ganondorf emanating Gloom bound by a disembodied arm. Another mural shows the Zonai descending from the sky, which causes Zelda to realize that the "gods" that descended from the heavens to found the royal family must have been the Zonai. They eventually find a mural depicting a great war against the being called "the Demon King", the stories of which had been passed down by the royal family. As they travel, they find ancient ruins that Zelda identifies as being of Zonai origin. Although King Rhoam had warned Zelda in the past that not even the royal family was to go there, she believes that what lies beneath is connected to the strange phenomenon spreading throughout Hyrule known as " Gloom". The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - The Champions' Ballad ReviewĪfter an unknown period of time after the events of Breath of the Wild, Link and Zelda are exploring a secret passage hidden beneath Hyrule Castle.
