Before life began,
before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the
chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddes of Power, Nayru, the
goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of Courage.
Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land to create the
earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law
to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold
the law.
These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the
golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis
for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
In the vast, deep forest of Hyruld, the Great Deku Tree served as the
guardian spirit. The children of the forest, the Kokiri lived with the
Great Deku Tree. Each Kokiri had his or her own guardian fairy, except
one. His name was Link.
Early one morning, Link was having a nightmare. It was the same
nightmare he had every night. During a storm, Link would find himself
standing in front of a mysterious castle. A rider on horseback, carrying
a girl, would race by. The girl would look at Link as if to say
something. Then, another rider would appear. This big man clad in black
would look down menacingly at Link. Link would then awaken.
"Link! Hey, get up Link! The Great Deku Tree wants to talk to you!"
As Link opened his eyes, he saw a fairy floating in front of him. This
fairy's name was Navi. Navi was sent to summon Link to the Great Deku
Tree.
"Oh Navi, thou hast returned!" Said the Deku Tree. "Thank you, Link for
coming. Thy slumber these past moons must have been restless, and full
of nightmares. A vile climate pervades this world. Verily, ye have felt
it. The time has come to test thine courage. I have been cursed. I need
you to dispel the curse with your wisdom and courage. Art thou prepared?
Link entered the Great Deku Tree and broke the curse.
"Well done, Link! I knew that ye were worthy of carrying out my wishes.
A wicked man of the desert cast this dreadful curse on me. Employing his
vile, sorcerous energies, the evil one is searching for the sacred realm
connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine
relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever
holds the Triforce can make their wishes come true. Thou must never
allow the desert man to lay his hands on the sacred Triforce. Thou must
never suffer that man to enter the sacred realm of legend. Link, go now
to Hyrule Castle. There, ye will surely meet the princess of destiny.
Present this stone to the Princess. I have forseen that she will
understand everything."
The Great Deku Tree gave Link the spiritual stone of the forest. Before
dying, the Deku Tree's last words were, "The future depends upon thee,
Link. Thou art courageous."