Suddenly, the massive arm of a Shadow Beast springs from the Twilight, dragging Link inside. When he wakes up, Link runs in pursuit of his kidnapped friends, but finds a Curtain of Twilight blocking his path. Colin and Ilia are carried off, and Link is left lying unconscious in the spring. Link is first transformed into a wolf following the appearance of Bulblins at Ordon Spring. In this form, Midna rides on Link's back giving directions, and allows him to warp using the Portals created across Hyrule. Though losing the ability to use items, this new form grants Link heightened senses and speed, along with many other unique abilities. His whole body changes and reforms, leaving only his earrings, his distinctive blue eyes, and the Triforce mark on his hand. Link is transformed into this form due to the influence of the Twilight covering Hyrule.
In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link is the divine beast that Midna explains the Twili have long believed would free them.
