The backstory and placement of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds was first given by Mr. Aonuma: Right about here. (Pointing to the Decline of Hyrule and the Last Hero branch, right between the Golden Era and Era of Decline, after Link’s Awakening and before The Legend of Zelda).” Nintendo later released an official timeline (uploaded before the game's release). The final game offers the most detail in the form of its intro and paintings found in Castle Hyrule with plaques explaining each painting beneath them.