"Long ago, before Gannondorf stole the Triforce or kidnapped Zelda, Link set out to his coming-of-age ceremony in the Maze Woods. It was custom of his tribe, the Kokiri family, that a young man would recieve a guardian spirit or fairy who would stay beside him and guide him throughout his life. But as Link walked through the woods, he discovered that a monster had captured one such fairy. Gallantly, Link came to the rescue and defeated the monster, but the fairy was mortally wounded. In her dying breath, she warned Link not to allow Gannondorf to possess the Triforce and to seek out a wise man and his spiritual stone. At the same time, Gannondorf, the king of the thieves, was searching for the legendary Triforce so that he could steal it's power. In time, Gannondorf stumbled into the Maze Woods and neared the secret place where the Triforce was kept. Link went to Hyrule Castle for help. Princess Zelda knew of the Triforces hiding place, but to reach it they would have to find three magical stones to unlock the secret. Thus begins the adventure."
