In Hyrule, kingdom of splendors, there are many wonders to be found. There are noble and proud races, like the Zoras, the Gorons, the Kokiris and, without a doubt the most powerful amosngt them, the Hylians, living together in harmony. There are trees which give fruits who could feed a starving man for a day, and with enough water to appease the traveler's dry throat. There are mountains higher than giants, and lakes bluer than the bluest of skies. There are horses faster than thuder, with more grace than the most graceful swan and more majesty than the most majestic of eagles. There is a fair maiden whose beauty is the pride of her father and of the whole kingdom, and some even say that, like her wisdom, it was a gift from the goddesses themselves. And finally, there is a fabled warrior, who traveled the world at a very young age, and whose talent in swordsmanship could not be matched. He is rumored to be the strongest and the bravest of Hyrule's knights, and the one who brought peace in our world by defeating many foes and banishing evil forever. Here are some of the numerous wonders you may find in Hyrule, kingdom of splendors.

As Zelda rose, the sun rose with her, and as she went to her chamber's window, the sun shone on her kingdom to allow her to contemplate the glory of this land. From this tower, the castle's highest, she could see it all, from the Zora lake to the Kokiri forest, from the mount of doom to Cocorico village. Everything was quiet and peaceful. Zelda closed her eyes and gave a hint of a smile as the morning's fresh wind caressed her face. After facing Ganon, living a peaceful life in Hyrule was all she could ask for.
Zelda went down the stairs and took a stroll in the garden. The place was gorgeous, and filled with blooming flowers: Ambrosias, arbutuses, red camellias and pink carnations, gloxinias, ivys, and jonquils were growing freely. While she was enjoying the coolness of the morning's dew on her bare feet, she heard the sound of an ocarina being played.
Link was lying under a weeping willow, leisurely playing on his instrument. When Zelda approached him, he looked up and greeted her.
"Good morning, dear princess . I hope your slumber was peaceful and quiet."
Zelda laughed. "Link, you know you don't need so much manners when talking to me."
"Sorry, my beloved, I didn't want to embarass you. I hope this gift will make it up for it." Link took a flower from his bag and gave it to Zelda. "The people of Termina call this a spider flower."
Zelda blushed, flattered by this gorgeous present. The two lovers embraced each other and laid down on the moss at the tree's roots. The evening was calm and quiet, the sun was emmiting a gentle warmth and the hearts of Link and Zelda were beating at the rythm of their gentle carresses.

"It is out of the question."
The king of Hyrule, who was usually looking jovial and light-hearted, had a severe look on his face.
"What do you mean, out of the question? I love him!" Screamed Zelda in protest.
"A princess, marrying a commoner like him? Have you lost your mind? Where have you gifted wisdom gone?" The king screamed back.
"I don't remember asking for your permission, father." Zelda replied.
"You should have asked. Can't you picture the scandal when the people learn that their princess is marrying a simple knight?"
"I believe that Link is a bit more than a simple knight. Don't you remember how he saved Termina? And how well he thought against our captain of the guard when he was only eleven?"
"This is irrelevant. He is not of a noble descent, hence, as a princess, you can't marry him."
"And who am I supposed to wed, then? I take it you have someone else in mind?"
The king took a deep breath defore giving her an answer.
"I want you to marry your cousin Keldon."
"What?" Zelda screeched. "How can you think that I would want to marry him? He's despicable!"
"Indeed." The king replied with calm. "But you know as well as me that he commands a powerful naval army. Hyrule's seas are currently being invested by pirates, who steal our goods and keep other kingdom from making business with us. We're becoming a ""otarcic"" kingdom, and our people are beggining to starve. If you marry your cousin. You could use his army to fight efficiently against piracy in our seas."
Zelda stayed silent. What could she say to that? She knew her father had a valid point.
The king resumed talking.
"Listen, I love you, and the last thing I would want is making you unhappy. But this is bigger than you or me: This is about all of Hyrule's people. However, if you really wish to marry Link, then I will not oppose to yuor decision. The choice, is yours, but I beg you to think about it. You are far wiser than me, so use your godly wisdom and reflect on this choice. I know that your choice, whichever shall he be, will be the right one."
Zelda stood there, pondering wether she should wed Link or her cousin. But the more she thought, the more things became unclear. What should she do? She was a free young woman in love, and her heart was imploring her to choose the one he was aching for. But she knew that she was, before all, the princess, and that as such, she should think about her kingdom before anything else.
"Father, I will marry Keldon."