Lately I've noticed that all the different Zelda story arcs (the OoT to WW one, aLttP, etc.) consist of the same basic story elements: Link goes on a quest to find the Master Sword, liberates the temples of the Sages, and defeats the evil Ganon. In fact, since the storylines are so similar in nature, I've decided to sort of combine the 'best' of Zelda into one literary melting pot, plus adding some features never seen before (that we might see in this so-called 'Wind Waker II'. This work will encompass the best of the two 'main' Zelda games, Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past, into one reworked storyline that might remind some of Lord of the Rings.
I want to apologize in advance if i get behind in updating this, because it's taking me awhile to research more into the background of the older Zelda games, seeing as I haven't played them in a LOOOONG time. I also hope to learn all I can about horses, swordplay, medieval weaponry and battle tactics, and sailing for as to incorporate these elements into my soon-to-be-epic. I've got the basic introduction scribbled down, so enjoy it for now:
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Prologue – The Fable of the Hero
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A great many years ago, chaos dictated this land of Hyrule. While its peoples struggled for control, an evil monarch and his army of shadows seized authority, aiming to enslave the populous and eradicate any signs of resistance. In the current state of turmoil, no proper alliance could be made to overthrow the conquerors. Hyrule fell quickly to the legions of darkness, and their malicious leader crowned himself emperor over the fallen nation.
And so the tyrant began his reign of terror, spreading his tainted influence over the whole region. The once prosperous kingdom of Hyrule was shrouded in darkness and its peoples, divided as they were, could do nothing to stem the calamity. The people prayed for a miracle to deliver them from this dark hour and restore Hyrule to the path of justice and truth; to reunite the peoples under one banner and overpower the oppression that had imprisoned them.
That miracle came in the form of a great warrior with a legendary blade, which some called the blade of evil’s bane. He single-handedly assembled an opposition and marched on the strongholds of shadow, where an epic battle erupted. The warrior clashed swords with his adversary, the evil monarch himself, and, when the dust settled, the people of Hyrule were free once again.
This conflict, known as the Imprisoning War, would forever go down in history as the final battle for Hyrulean unity and the way of justice. But now that the war was done, leadership had to be decided. One of the great Hylian kings was elected to the throne, and he swore that his line would rule fairly, justly, and equally over all the realms of Hyrule. And so the Great King Alexander I was crowned, and Hyrule united once more.
Upon seeing this great order restored, the warrior took his leave, departing into the Lost Woods, the forest of mystery. His deeds were heralded among those of the ancient heroes of legend, and the gods, satisfied with the battle’s outcome, glorified the hero by leaving behind a relic of incredible power. Three Golden Triangles, each representing the three distinct qualities the hero possessed: Power, Wisdom and Courage. If one could collect the three Golden Triangles, he could have his heart’s deepest desire granted; anything from limitless power to immortality. This ‘Triforce’ was sealed away at the heart of the world, safe from the clutches of evil.
It is said that when Hyrule is once again threatened by evil, the descendant of the ancient hero will take up the ancient sword, rally the armies of Hyrule, and march on the citadel of evil once again, all to deliver Hyrule from eternal darkness. And when that day comes, it is said that the Triforce will be united, and one’s wishes fulfilled.
But no one knows if that wish will be spent for better or worse…
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I'm hard at work on Chapter One. It might remind some of you of an introduction to a previous Zelda game... but for now, I've gotta get to writing it
