Disclaimer: The Legend of Zelda title and all the respective characters are properties of Nintendo inc. in Japan. I, in no way, own or claim to own the copyright to any of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, even though it may sometimes seem I do. I am just a big fan, and as such, any new characters and names I introduce to the series in this story are copyrighted to me, because I may or may not have used them before in games I have played. I have also decided to copyright the storyline to me as well. The storyline includes anything that isn't copyrighted to Nintendo.
Author's note: This chapter is the prologue and many Zelda fans don't need to read this, but throughout the story Zelda fans may see me trying to link together the series in its entirety. The prologue contains one of my "theories" or "explanations." I am also always welcome to feedback and update often, so if you feel the story line isn't progressing fast enough or that I haven't addressed a certain inconsistency you've seen in the series, let me know. If there is also anything you would like to see mentioned in the story (i.e. Zelda sunbathing in a tight bikini, or a monster you've seen in older Zeldas but not new ones) feel free to add input on what you suggest I put into the story. Thank you.
Prologue
Somewhere out there, in another galaxy, exists a planet. This planet is named Hyrule. Much like Earth, Hyrule is mostly made of water, with seasons, fresh vegetation, and people. Its technology, though, is medieval at best, and there exists the power of magic. The difference between Hyrule and Earth is its resources. There, they cannot mine the same minerals as Earth, and many different species rein the planet. The people of Hyrule, however, are content with their lifestyle. They don't know of any other way.
In this planet of Hyrule there lies a continent, also named Hyrule. This is said to be the center of the planet. Now, this can be confusing at times, not to mention completely ridiculous and worthy of a head butt to the ovaries, so when anyone refers to Hyrule they are talking about the continent unless otherwise noted. Hyrule is said to be the resting place of an ultimate power, a power that is the source of all life on planet Hyrule. It is said this is why the continent was named after the planet.
In the beginning of the planet's history, it was created by three supreme beings. These are the three Goddesses known as Farore, Nayru, and Din. Din, the Goddess of power, used her power to sculpt the lands of planet Hyrule. Din is associated with the power of fire and the color of red. Nayru, the goddess of wisdom, added the spirit of law to the world, thus creating what we know as physics. Nayru is associated with the power of water and the color blue. Farore, the goddess of courage, created all the life forms to uphold the laws created by Nayru. Farore is associated with the power of the winds, the forest, and the color of green.
When the three Goddesses left the planet they left a mark known as the Triforce. This Triforce is recognized as the source of everything to be on the planet Hyrule. There is extreme power behind it, and if one were to claim the Triforce, they could have any wish granted to them. Not anyone can claim the Triforce, though. Any being who tries to claim it must have with them a perfect balance of power, wisdom, and courage. If they do not possess an equal balance of all three, the Triforce is scattered and whatever that person carries the most of is the Triforce they receive. Someone has tried to obtain the Triforce, and they did not carry the perfect balance, and so began the legend.