The Curious Past of Tarrey Town: Connected to Ganondorf?
First revealed in Breath of the Wild, Tarrey Town might be hiding a startling secret about Hyrule's past. Actually, the little town—known for its distinctive architecture and varied population—could have been erected on the remnants of Ganondorf's infamous castle!
An Unspoken Relationship to Ocarina of Time
Tarrey Town's location—a circular area surrounded by a deep ravine—is one of the first things you'll notice about it. User sing_elizabethxo on Reddit noted that this resembles the site of Ganondorf's castle in Ocarina Of Time quite remarkably. According to this view, Tarrey Town might be erected on the crumbling remnants of Ganondorf's stronghold!
Time's Passing and Ganondorf's Legacy
After his takeover, Ganondorf's castle took place of Hyrule Castle in Ocarina Of Time. But the castle collapsed when Link routed Ganondorf. According to this view, the ground stayed unaltered for millennia until Hudson established Tarrey Town. Considering how Hyrule's topography might evolve over time and how a place steeped in evil might finally become a refuge for many different races is fascinating.
Visual Notes: Linking the Past
This idea has even more supporting data. Still standing as Tarrey Town's sole land-based access is the stone bridge Link and Zelda used to flee Ganondorf's castle in Ocarina of Time. This is an amazing visual link too particular to be accidental. This could also help to explain why the ground stayed empty for so long: Ganondorf's evil probably made the ground cursed, contaminated. People needed a long time to forget its sinister past and feel at ease settling there.
A Remark of New Starts
The link between Tarrey Town and Ganondorf's castle is an interesting reminder of Hyrule's protracted fight against evil. It demonstrates how time can wipe out the memory of past darkness so enabling fresh life to bloom. It's evidence of Hyrule's tenacity and a hope symbol showing that even the most cursed sites can come back.
