Unveiling the Enigma: Discover the Secrets Behind Breath of the Wild's Breathtaking Leviathans

The vast open world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled with intriguing secrets that offer interesting insight into the game's world. While some of these mysteries are unveiled throughout the gameplay, others remain open to speculation, adding to the overall lore of the game. Among the most captivating enigmas in Tears of the Kingdom are the colossal Leviathan skeletons that Link encounters across Hyrule.

These Leviathan skeletons were initially introduced in the predecessor game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, where they formed the central focus of the Leviathan Bones side quest. In this quest, players were tasked with investigating three enormous fossils: the Eldin Great Skeleton, the Hebra Great Skeleton, and the Gerudo Great Skeleton. The objective was to gather information for a group of scientists, aiming to unravel the mystery behind the extinction of these Leviathans. However, no definitive answer was ever discovered, leaving room for Tears of the Kingdom to delve deeper into this captivating enigma. Nonetheless, instead of providing answers, this latest installment leaves players with even more questions about the true nature of these fossilized remains.

Breath of the Wild's Leviathan Fossils Remain Unexplained in Tears of the Kingdom

In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players can once again come across fossilized Leviathans scattered throughout Hyrule. Each Leviathan is accompanied by a side quest that requires Link to utilize the Ultrahand ability in order to piece together the fragmented skeletons. Near Eldin's Colossal Fossil, Hebra's Colossal Fossil, and Gerudo's Colossal Fossil, players will encounter a researcher seeking assistance in studying these ancient creatures. Completing each puzzle rewards the player with 50 rupees per fossil, though the game does not provide much explanation regarding the Leviathans' origins or extinction.

Tears of the Kingdom adds another layer of intrigue by introducing colossal Dark Skeletons within the Depths of TotK. Players will notice that these Depths closely resemble the surface of Hyrule in terms of location and features. Interestingly, each Dark Skeleton is situated directly beneath its corresponding Leviathan fossil on the surface. While little information is given about the nature of these fossils and their connection to their surface counterparts, it is worth exploring the Dark Skeletons to find chests containing pieces of the Armor of the Wild set.

Players have noticed the similarities between Tears of the Kingdom and Skyward Sword, suggesting a possible explanation for the origins of the large fossils. These fossils strongly resemble the skeletons of whale-like creatures, similar to Levias, the sky spirit in Skyward Sword. Levias grants the final part of the Song of the Hero to Link. Considering that Skyward Sword and Tears of the Kingdom are believed to be the first and last games in the franchise timeline, it is reasonable to assume that the species Levias belongs to would be extinct in Tears of the Kingdom.

While the fossils found on the surface can be explained by the extinction of the sky whales in Skyward Sword, the Dark Skeletons in the Depths pose a more mysterious anomaly. It is possible that these creatures were related to the sky whales and became corrupted by the Demon King's influence and the Gloom in the Depths. However, due to the lack of an in-game explanation, the existence of these Dark Skeletons continues to puzzle players, remaining as one of Tears of the Kingdom's greatest unsolved mysteries.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.