Past, present, future… The Master Sword was a ship with which one could sail upstream and downstream through time’s river. The port of that ship was the Temple of Time. Zelda quickly darted around the rock formation, keeping her head low so as to not give away her location. She looked up at the sky. …
Zelda gazed up at the Desert Colossus, her hood sweeping against her face. The sandstorm was a mild annoyance, but it offered adequate cover from the potential sentries watching for intruders. She’d heard this was Ganondorf’s original hideout, so she was counting on the fact that there would be numerous guards patrolling. As she watched …
Zelda took a deep breath before diving into the lake, closing her eyes as the cold water crashed into her face as she plunged below its surface. When she opened them again, she looked around, taking in the murky surroundings of the lakebed. Thankfully, the sun was bright enough today to completely illuminate everything underwater. …
Time passed. People moved. Like a river’s flow, it never ended. A childish mind would turn to noble ambition. Young love would become deep affection. The clear water’s surface reflected growth. Zelda gazed into the depths of Lake Hylia, knowing she had every reason to hesitate. She’d awakened two Sages, and both had agreed to …
Zelda carefully approached the large stone door, aware that she could now feel the intensity of the heat in the room. She’d felt nothing when she first entered the temple. Her magic wouldn’t last much longer. She looked over at Darunia, who gave her a confident nod as he leaned against his hammer. “I’ll stand …
It was something that grew over time, a true friendship. What started as a feeling in the heart became even stronger over time. The passion of friendship would soon blossom into a righteous power. Through it, one would know which way to go. Zelda peered down the hole that led to the Fire Temple, where …
The Forest Temple was a peculiar structure that stood at odds with the surrounding woods. Its architecture reminded Zelda of ancient Hylian structures she’d read about in the castle library. Of course, the resemblance was only slight, as the forest was well on its way to swallowing it up completely. Upon entering the temple proper, …
The flow of time was always cruel. Its speed seemed different for each person, but no one could change it. A thing that didn’t change with time was a memory of younger days. The trees rustled, dancing to the rhythm gifted to them by the summer breeze. The time of cool mornings had long passed, …
The Hyrulean Civil War concluded long before Zelda was born. The people of Hyrule learned of the mystical Triforce, hidden deep within the Sacred Realm. Some also called it the Golden Land. Five temples rested in various parts of Hyrule, the last being the Temple of Light, which was nestled at the center of the …
The Sheikah spoke of many ancient legends, long esteemed as attendants to the royal family of Hyrule. They were an old, secretive people, their crimson eyes and gray hair denoting their heritage and wisdom. Impa had watched over Zelda since she was an infant, playing a gentle melody at night to help her fall asleep …