The Shipwreck opening event from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Occurring during the intro sequence to the game, the Shipwreck is the focal point that sets the events of Link's Awakening into motion.
While traveling at sea, Link is washed up on the Toronbo Shores when a fierce storm destroys his ship. He is found by Marin, who brings him to her house and nurses him back to consciousness. Link subsequently learns about the Wind Fish, and sets off on his quest to awaken the deity.
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After Link awakens the Wind Fish and Koholint Island ceases to exist, he finds himself floating upon a piece of wreckage in the middle of the ocean, indicating that the events of Link's Awakening were merely a dream. As Link looks to the sky, however, the silhouette of the Wind Fish flies by, indicating otherwise.
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Events in The Legend of Zelda series
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| Historical/Memorable Events |
| Age of Burning Fields · Creation of Hyrule · Great Calamity · Great Cataclysm · Great Flood · Peace Agreement · Shipwreck · Slumber of Restoration |
| Wars |
| Great War of Ikana · Hyrulean Civil War · Imprisoning War · War of the Bound Chest |
| Festivals/Traditions |
| Carnival of Time · Champion Festival · Hyrule Festival · Korok Ceremony · Picori Festival · Picori Festival Tournament · Wing Ceremony |
| Seasons |
| Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter |
| In-game Events |
| Blood Moon · Endless Day · Endless Night · Graduation Ceremony · Horde Battle · Jam Session · Lunar Phases · Oasis Flight · Restoration Ceremony |
| Alternate Scenarios |
| Bad Uncle Rupee's Ashen Rupeeland · Destruction of Termina · Game Over |