Majora's Mask

“	The mask that was stolen from me... It is called Majora's Mask. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed to the one who wear the mask. According to legend, the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great, the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... But I feel it.	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman explains to Link about the Majora Mask.

Majora's Mask, also known as Majora, is the main villain of the 2000 videogame The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. It is an evil being that was responsible for possessing Skull Kid and trying to destroy Termina. It was obliterated by Oni-Link, the Fierce Deity (Fierce God) and was sealed into his inanimate normal mask and was given by The Happy Mask Salesman for good.

History[]

This history of Majora is organized into the latest "official Zelda timeline", this may change completely in the future as the timeline given is merely meant as an example, and their have been official timelines before it.

Child Timeline[]

This is the timeline where Link was sent back to the past and was able to warn the Royal Family of Ganondorf's treachery, leading to the events of Twilight Princess backstory.

Majora's Mask[]

Majora inhabits a cursed mask that was used by an ancient tribe in it's rituals. It's intent is to destroy the town of Termina by bringing down the The Moon on top of the city. The mask was later retrieved by a mysterious man called the Happy Mask Salesman. However, a Skull Kid stole the magical mask from him.

For the majority of the game, the mask is worn by the Skull Kid on the Clock Tower, drawing the Moon to Termina. Although the Skull Kid was unaware, Majora's Mask gradually began to take complete control of his mind, turning his harmless pranks on people to acts with malicious intents. Before the game's events, Skull Kid used the power of the mask to prank and curse others around him, such as Kafei.

Decline Timeline[]

This is the timeline where Ganondorf killed Link in his final battle with him, leading to the Imprisoning War described in the A Link to the Past backstory.

A Link Between Worlds[]

Majora's Mask (or it's Lorule counterpart) appears as one of the items in Ravio's shop. It is also mentioned that the game is linked to Majora. However, this serves as nothing more than decoration, and possibly a hint about Majora's Mask 3D being in development.

Powers and Abilites[]

The full scope of Majora's powers are unknown. But, they are magical in nature with dark themes. Examples, are when the Skull Kid used the mask, to seal the four giants Termina's (gods) into mask with each temple. He also used the mask's magic to curse Link into a deku and turned Kafei into a child. It even has the power to affect the afterlife, as it cursed one area of Termina with Poes and Undead.

The temples were also cursed and affected the land near each one. The Southern Swamp's water became poisoned. The Snowhead Mountain had a perpetual winter. The Great Bay's ocean had murky water. Ikana Canyon was cursed with Poes and undead. From different kinds of curses, to possessing a host as well the Mask that contains it's power and spirit. It's power is also great enough to pull the moon, into Termina and was going to crash into Clock Town. After Link defeated Majora itself, the mask seemly lost it's evil and it's dark magic.

Quotes[]

“	During my travels, a very important mask from me by an imp in the woods. So here I am at loss... And now I've found you. Now don't think me rude, but I have been following you... For I know a way to return you to your normal self.	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman to Deku Link.

“	Don't tell me... my mask... you did... get it back... Didn't you? What have you done to me?!	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman to Link.

“	If you leave my mask out there, something terrible will happen!	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman warning Link.

“	The mask that was stolen from me... It is called Majora's Mask. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals.	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman about the Majora Mask.

“	It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask.	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman.

“	I went great lengths to get that legendary mask. When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was the unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now... that imp has it... I am begging you! You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!	„
	~ The Happy Mask Salesman to Link.

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Trivia[]

The etymology of the name "Majora" may have been inspired by the ancient society of similar name known as the "Marajoara", a Pre-Columbian era culture from Brazil that created masks.
The name may have also been inspired by Majorian (420-461), the emperor of the Western Roman Empire from 457 to 461.
There is also similar word known as "Majou", which is Japanese for "witch".