Unveiling the Remarkable Transformation of Hylian Village Children in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A perceptive Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player creates a slideshow documenting the changes in the children of Hyrule since their initial appearances in Breath of the Wild. As the slideshow is viewed, it becomes apparent that certain children have undergone aging while others have not, deepening the enigma surrounding the passage of time between The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Longtime fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise have continuously grappled with the task of defining the series' timeline and the duration between each game. This quandary persists even with the latest addition to the series, as enthusiasts continue to debate the number of years that have transpired between Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Online, the general consensus leans towards approximately five to six years, although some proponents argue for ten years or even fewer than five. One potential approach for gathering evidence involves examining how non-playable characters age across the two games. However, an obstacle in employing this method arises from uncertainty regarding the aging patterns of certain races, such as the Rito and the Zora, in comparison to humans.

The Hylians are the race in The Legend of Zelda that bears the closest resemblance to humans, with their only notable difference being their pointy ears. A Reddit user named Makeitspin shared a slideshow featuring a comparison of the Hylian children's growth in two Zelda games. These images were captured in major villages across Hyrule, including Kakariko, Hateno, and Tarrey Town.

Most of the images in the slideshow depict what fans would typically expect, as the majority of the children have visibly experienced a growth spurt between the two games. Characters like Karin, Aster, Azu, Hunnie, and Zuta appear to have aged approximately five to six years. However, there are four Hylian children from Tears of the Kingdom who seemingly haven't aged at all: Narah, Teebo, Nebb, and Cottla. The most peculiar case is Nebb, who actually appears to have become younger between the two games.

Purah, the character featured in the slideshow, stands out as an exception when comparing the children in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This is due to her unique circumstance - she is actually over 100 years old but transformed herself into a child following a failed experiment. In Tears of the Kingdom, Purah undergoes another experiment to age herself up, as detailed in a diary entry within the game.

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