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The Story
To set the stage for this adventure of the legendary Hero of
Hyrule, it will be informative to delve into the Triforce myth,
an ancient epic about the creation of the world that is still
believed in the land of Hyrule. Every culture has such myths
and theories about the creation of their worlds, and it can be
beneficial and entertaining to examine them in detail, for they
often affect the present day social structure. The legends say
the mythical gods of Hyrule had as their chosen people the Hylia.
These ancient people left scrolls that are the primary source
of the legends.
The Creation Of Hyrule
According to the Hylian scrolls, the mythical gods descended
from a distant nebula to the world and created order and life.
The God of Power dyed the mountains red with fire and created
land. The God of Wisdom created science and wizardry and brought
order to nature. And the God of Courage, through justice and
vigor, created lifethe animals that crawl the land and the
birds that soar in the sky. After the gods had finished their
work, they left the world, but not before creating a symbol of
their strength, a golden triangle known as the Triforce. A small
but powerful portion of the essence of the gods was held in this
mighty artifact, which was to guide the intelligent life on the
world of Hyrule. Although it was an inanimate object, the Triforce
had the power to bestow three titles which gave the person who
received them greatpowers: "The Forger of Strength",
"The Keeper of Knowledge", and "The Juror of Courage".
From its hiding place in the so-called
Golden Land where the Gods placed it, the Triforce beckoned people
from the outside world to seek it in the hope that someone worthy
of these titles would find it.With their magic infused blood,
the Hylian people were endowed with psychic powers and skill
in wizardry. It was also said that their long, pointed ears enabled
them to hear special messages from the gods, so they were held
in high esteem by many people in Hyrule. Their descendants settled
in various parts of the world and passed on their knowledge and
magical lore to all people. But in its passing, the lore was
often distorted or lost altogether.
Gates To The Golden
Land
In Hyrule, there are many Hylian buildings which are mentioned
repeatedly in the legends. These buildings, which now lie in
ruin, pale shadows of their former splendor, are closely tied
to the Triforce. Some were even said to house the Triforce...
If it were only a symbol of the gods, the Triforce would be coveted
by many. But a verse from the Book of Mudora (a collection of
Hylian legends and lore) made the Triforce even more desirable:
In a realm beyond sight,
The Sky shines gold, not blue.
There, the Triorce's might
Makes mortal dreams come true.
Many aggressively searched for
the wish-granting Triforce, but no one, not even the Hylian sages,
was sure of its location; the knowledge had been lost over time.
Some said the Triforce lay under the desert, others said it was
in the cemetary in the shadow of Death Mountain, but no one ever
found it. Thatyearning for the Triforce soon turned to lust for
power, which in turn led to the spilling of blood. Soon the only
motive left among those searching for the Triforce was pure greed.
One day, quite by accident, a gate to the Golden Land of the
Triforce was opened by a gang of thieves skilled in the black
arts.
This land was like no other. In
the gathering twilight, the Triforce shone from its resting place
high above the world. In a long running battle, the leader of
the thieves fought his way past his followers in a lust for the
Golden Power. After vanquishing his own followers, the leader
stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his blood-stained
hands. He heard a whispered voice: "If thou has a strong
desire or dream, wish for it..." And in reply, the roaring
laughter of the brigand leader echoed across time and space and
even reached the far-off land of Hyrule. The name of this king
of thieves is Ganondorf Dragmire, but he is known by his alias,
Mandrag Ganon, which means Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves.
The Imprisoning War
I do not know what Ganon wished for from the Triforce. However,
in time evil power begain to flow from the Golden Land and greedy
men were drawn there to become members of Ganon's army. Black
clouds permanently darkened the sky, and many disasters beset
Hyrule. The lord of Hyrule sent for the Seven Wise Men and the
Knights Of Hyrule, and ordered them to seal the enterance to
the Golden Land. The Triforce, being an inanimate object, cannot
judge between good and evil. Therefore, it could not know that
Ganon's wishes were evil; it merely granted them. Suspecting
that Ganon's power was based on the Triforce's magic, the people
of Hyrule forged a sword resistant to magic which could repulse
even powers granted by the Triforce. This mighty weapon became
known as the Blade of Evil's Bane, or the Master Sword. It was
so powerful that only one who was pure of heart and strong of
body could wield it.
As the Seven Wise Men searched
for a valiant person to take up the Master Sword, Ganon's evil
army swarmed from the tainted Golden Land into Hyrule and attacked
the castle. The Wise Men and the Knights Of Hyrule combined forces
to wage war on this evil horde.The Knights took the full brunt
of the fierce attack, and although they fought courageously,
many a brave soul was lost that day. However, their lives were
not lost in vain, for they bought precious time for the Seven
Wise Men to magically seal Ganon in the Golden land. All of Hyrule
rejoiced at the victory that upheld peace and order over Ganon's
evil and chaos. This war, which had claimed many lives, became
known as the Imprisoning War in stories told in latercenturies.
The Coming of The Wizard
Many centuries have passed since the Imprisoning War. The land
ofHyrule healed its wounds and the people lived in peace for
a long time. Memories of the vicious Imprisoning War faded over
the generations... So it is no surprise that no one was prepared
for the new disasters that have recently struck Hyrule. Pestilence
and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, ravaged the land.
The king of Hyrule, after counsel with his sages, ordered an
investigation of the Imprisoned Dark World (as the Golden land
had come to be known) but the wise men's seal was apparently
intact. He offered rewards for anyone who could find the source
of these troubles. In answer to these summons, a stranger named
Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen
form of magic.
As a reward, the king gave him
a new position as chief advisor and heir to the Seven Wise Men.
The masses proclaimed him their hero. Peace had returned to Hyruleor
had it? Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with
alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country
with his magic Rumors of strange magical experiments in the castle
tower at night The people of Hyrule were gripped by dread.
Prologue
One night, a girl's voice awakens you from your sleep. She telepathically
pleads. You jump out of bed not knowing whether the voice was
part of a dream or reality. Upon leaving your bed, you find your
uncle, who should be fast asleep at this time, preparing to go
out, girded for battle. "I'll be back by morning,"
he says as he departs. "Don't leave the house."
You watch him leave with the family
sword in hand and shield on arm. This night is like no other
Who is Zelda? Where had your uncle gone and for what reason?
And so, on an ill-fated night, a new chapter in the legend of
Hyrule's hero beginsa new chapter in The Legend of Zelda!
Your Quest As The
Legendary Hero
The Golden land of the Triforce has become a Dark World corrupted
by Ganon's evil wishes. However, this is not enough for Ganon;
he also wants to make Hyrule, the Light World, his own.To do
this, he needs to break the Seal Of The Seven Wise Men. But he
cannot do this with his power alone. He must also use the life
force of the descendants of the Seven Wise Men. With Agahnim
the wizard as his pawn, this is about to become a reality (thus
the late night experiments in the castletower).
You, as the legendary Hero of
Hyrule, must enter the Dark World on a quest to save the maidens
that Agahnim has sent there. The aim of the game is to solve
the many mysteries and adventures that await you along the way
to rescuing the maidens, defeating Ganon, and returning peace
to Hyrule.
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