Link Gustaf II (Total War)

Link is the collective name given to the main characters in The Legend of Zelda. It is confirmed that he will appear in Hyrule: Total War.

The Return of Sulkaris
In 161 AG, when Vigjaro is under attack by the Gohma and General Kazakk's forces are outnumbered, Link comes forth from the Wizzrobe Cathedral to help defend the city. He reveals the Gohma were unleashed by Lord Akazoo, the general disgruntled of being denied marriage to Princess Oraiya Zelda IV. Kazakk and Link then lead the remnants of the Hylian army to storm Hyrule Castle, killing Akazoo and frees Princess Tetralyna Zelda V from his grip.

With Akazoo dead but the Gohma on a rampage across Hyrule, Princess Zelda orchestrates a sneak attack against the Gohma Grand Hive. She takes control of the harbour of Aslosus and ships Hylian soldiers and supplies into the Misery Mire from the southwest by sea. While the Princess provides naval support and artillery cover, Link enters the hive and kills Sulkaris, ending the Gohma threat for good.

With their victory over the Gohma, Zelda and Link have driven the Gohma out of Airu, capital of Lanayru Province, allowing Zaleen and Laruto to return. With Queen Rutela dead Laruto is crowned Queen of Lanayru Province, but the celebration is interrupted when the Oocca from the heavens descend and attack the city. Eventually Link is captured, and the Sages of Hyrule work to reach the Oocca Sky Cities to retrieve him. There they find the Oocca loyal to Demoko, their leader who orchestrated the land invasion, and those opposed to him in a civil war with each other. Rauru and the Sages of Hyrule confront Demoko and nearly destroy him, freeing Link.

Manifest Destiny
With attacks from the Labrynna Regime on the eastern border of Ordona Province increasing, Link and Princess Zelda travel south and a small army to help reinforce the region. There they lead a failing defensive mission against Labrynna with Rusl, Ilia, and Ashei. With many knights killed, defeat seems unavoidable until the Labrynna armies are called back to their homeland.

Under the advice of Sheik, the Ordonians lead a counterattack against the Regime in the east. Once there they successfully frees enslaved Tokay to aid in attacking Lynna City and the Black Tower. The siege is going well until it is discovered that Veran is responsible for the construction of the Black Tower and it is in fact a new Mirror of Twilight. King Zant and armies of Twili begin to assemble in the Black Tower, descending upon the city and pushing the Ordonian and Tokay armies back. Soon after swarms of Fairies under the command of Tarm begin to pour into the city, igniting a huge three way battle between all three forces. Link is abandoned by the Hylian army in the chaos.

Freeform Campaign
In the Freeform Campaign, Link will appear after the Church of Majora and the Oocca spawn, and will be available to all playable factions which do not worship Majora at this point. He'll probably be involved in a 'last hope against Majora' sort of event.