Single Link Theory?

Well, I recently brought you my reasons for supporting the Multiple Link Theory, as can be seen here. However, I felt that my argument wouldn't be complete without bashing the other side, first. There are those that believe that a single legendary hero managed to save Hyrule all those times in the period of a single life span. There are several problems with this statement. First, let's look at the landscape of Hyrule throughout the games. Examine Ocarina of Time's Hyrule map. Now take a look at Link to the Past's Hyrule map. You'll notice that the Lost Woods has grown feet and walked to the other side of the map. The desert has sunk so that it is level with Lake Hylia. Now, take a look at the whole map of Adventure of Link. Everything's out of shape! Now, this is possible with multiple Link's as landscapes DO change over time. However, to say that this all happened during a single life span would be hard to swallow. Now, take a look at the different races in the various games. The Zoras seem to go from a group of rogues to a civilization living in a city (or the other way around). The Gorons come out of hiding and into play as a major race and even start up some trade with the Hylians (or the other way around). Huge civilization changes like these take time. Now, onto the other evidence. Link meets Zelda "for the first time" in both Ocarina of Time and Link to the Past. On top of this, he only learns of her in Legend of Zelda from Impa. Why would Link totally forget about her over and over? The only explanation is that there is more than one Link. Also, after going through great quests to get the Master Sword, the hookshot, and all those other dandy items Link picks up, it seems quite a shame that he manages to lose them every single game. Then he has to go get them again! You would think that a single Link would catch on. With that final thought, I leave you to ponder the errors of the theory. Thanks for tuning in!

~Daniel Rendleman