Triforce (RPG)

The Triforce is a highly mysterious power which acts as the driving force in Hyrule.

Overview
The central symbol and pillar of Hylian (and their neighbours') culture, the Triforce is both an object and a metaphysical power which resides at the Sacred Realm where it is protected from misuse by the Kingdom of Hyrule and its holy orders. Three pieces compose the Triforce: the Triforce of Courage, the Triforce of Wisdom, and the Triforce of Power.

Form
Unlike a variety of magical objects in and outside of Hyrule, the Triforce has no one solid form, and can take a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the situation. In its untouched form, it typically appears as a set of shining golden triangles, each one meter in diameter, which levitate and couple in the air. However, wielders of one or more Triforce pieces typically keep the Triforce concealed on their hand or wrist. At one point, the Triforce of Power was shown to break into pieces, which appeared as smaller shards of its full form.

Function
The Triforce's workings are poorly understood, and can perhaps only be described as reality. While folk tales treat it as a magical object which grants any wish, this is in fact not the case; extensive knowledge, typically that of a Sage or skilled magician is required to "tap" into the Triforce's potential. With sufficient understanding, the user of the Triforce can alter reality according to need. While it has only been done so sparingly, its uses include the act of healing, large-scale conjuration of material and energy from nowhere, mass destruction and brainwashing, all done with just the Triforce of Power. The Triforce of Wisdom was reportedly used for acts of prophecy by the Oracles of Nayru, though this is sometimes disputed. The Triforce of Courage's function is the least understood, though it is thought to be related to will in some form.

It is commonly held that the Triforce serves as a pillar of reality and that its destruction would mean the world's end, though the shattering of the Triforce of Power puts these claims into question.