The Handverse

The Handverse is the general term for a spinoff Nintendo canon created by Handverse Studios, Inc.  The founder and creator of the Handverse canon is FoggyGlasses55.
The Handverse is a large gaming/cinematic universe encompassing all Nintendo franchises.  However, its games and stories primarily focus on the Super Mario, the Legend of Zelda, and Kirby series, though characters from other franchises may appear.  Independent from the Nintendo canon, the Handverse introduces new lore and takes a darker turn on many Nintendo titles.
==Origins==
The Handverse began with two brothers, Master Hand and Crazy Hand.  Before, there was nothing but blackness and the chaotic state of absolute nihility, but this nihility somehow gave birth to these two gods.  Armed with the gift of creation, the two brothers began to craft the Handverse.  However, as they continued, the predestined, inevitable conflict between the two took shape.  Master Hand, the Creator, was driven by an inherent desire to construct, to breath life into new beings.  On the other hand, Crazy Hand, the Destroyer, was filled with an inherent desire to eradicate, to purge life and cause chaos.  The irony was that both gods had no choice - since the very beginning of their existance, it seemed that Master Hand would always make, and Crazy Hand would always break, no matter how hard they tried to escape the perpetual cycle of conflict.  Little did they know that the conflict between creation and destruction was necessary in order to preserve balance in the Handverse.  Eventually, the two gods, stuck with their fate, their cosmic tasks, embraced their true nature.  Indeed, they went mad trying to outdo the other, to try to shape the Handverse in their own image.  They created angels, demons, divine servants, and entire legions of holy and unholy beings to serve them.  Their mounting conflict led to the First Divine War.  The angelic forces of Master Hand clashed with the demonic forces of Crazy Hand, and ravaged all of the Handverse in their battles.  Creation and destruction are evenly balanced, but one must win over the other.  Master Hand narrowly prevailed, and banished Crazy Hand and his creations to the infernal realms, while he ascended with his kind to the heavens.  The subsequent defeat of Crazy Hand allowed Master Hand to repair and finish the Handverse into his own image.  This is where we see the Handverse at the start of the lore: a bright, hopeful universe of light, masking the brewing rage of darkness that is Crazy Hand's forces.  The Handverse and all of its stories are shaped by the constant conflict between creation and destruction.  The world is Master Hand's, but its villains, the creatures of evil, are Crazy Hand's spawn, wishing to take back the Handverse as theirs.  The Handverse is the product of a never-ending fight between two insane gods as they fight to maintain control, not knowing that the key to an ideal world is one where good and evil balance each other, and cooperate with each other.
==Themes==
The Handverse lore explores many classic themes.  One of its major recurring themes is duality.  The constrast between good and evil, light and darkness, creation and destruction, and even between constrasting characters is explicitly seen.  The Handverse lore prompts viewers to think about the true nature of the concept of good vs. evil.  In the Handverse, good is seen as morally better than evil.  However, that is only because Master Hand represents good, and he won the First Divine War.  Had Crazy Hand won, the Handverse would take place in an evil setting, where good would be shunned and feared as evil is more familiar and widespread.  The Handverse approaches good and evil as not a contest, but as merely a juxtaposition between two themes of equal weight and morality.  Neither good nor evil is truly good nor evil.
Another concept explored is the flawed nature of mortals and corruption.  The aspect that power corrupts, and that mankind is driven to commit immoral acts to save themselves, is apparent in the Handverse lore.  The struggle between the protagonists' heroism and their inherently flawed mortal nature is a key theme.
==Major Characters==
Mario - One of the main protagonists of the Handverse lore.  Mario is a legendary warrior of mysterious origins that even he himself does not know.  He only remembers being dropped off at the doorsteps of a home by a green dinosaur who carried him to civilization all the way from the wilderness.  A great, honorable individual who somehow wields immense power rivaling the power that Master Hand's angels possess, Mario has defeated much evil in his lifetime - however, the past which he does not remember haunts him constantly.
Luigi - Mario's brother who supports him throughout his adventures.   Luigi is quite a fighter himself, but he is more timid and cautious than his reckless brother.
Bowser Koopa I - The royal ruler of the Koopa Kingdom, Bowser is Mario's archrival, but often teams up with him to defeat common enemies or more serious evils.  A grandiose, proud king, he nonetheless is also a caring father for his son, Bowser Koopa II or Bowser Jr., and maintains a code of honor.  He worries whether his son is truly royal material.
Ganon / Demise - An ancient demon king and a servant to Crazy Hand.  He rules over Inferno, the region where demons live and the damned, sinned souls are punished for eternity.  Originally an eldritch horror, he was defeated by the Goddess Hylia, Master Hand's servant, and reduced to the corporeal form of the Imprisoned.  He managed to rise once again, but was quickly defeated by Link, but his malice and hatred for the world reincarnated as the spirit Ganon.
Link - A young, powerful knight who serves Princess Zelda of Hyrule.  He has defeated many reincarnations of Ganon over the years, and protected Hyrule from various dangers.  His true purpose in life, and his true calling, however, is far bigger - and far darker - than anyone could have imagined.
Master Hand - The Creator, and one of the two gods who created the Handverse.  Master Hand is constantly at war with Crazy Hand, and though the Handverse was shaped to his image, he must always protect it from Crazy Hand's forces.
Crazy Hand - The Destroyer, and one of the two gods who created the Handverse.  Crazy Hand lost the First Divine War and was banished, but he has constantly tried to take the Handverse back with his forces even in his weakened state.
Kirby - A fluffy, pink being from Dream Land who holds massive power via a black hole in his stomach.  He is innocent, friendly, and caring, but is also obsessed with food, and his powers can sometimes cause havoc unintentionally.  Nobody knows why Kirby holds such immense powers.
Dark Matter - An eldritch demon taking the form of a shadowy swordsman, and occasionally a giant eyeball.  Dark Matter has fought Kirby over the years and attempted to conquer Dream Land many times.  Despite their fights, Dark Matter is more related to Kirby than previously thought.
==Games==
The Handverse games are not necessarily in chronological order, meaning they must pieced together individually to solve the lore.
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