Chapter 1: Before
Since the beginning of Hyrule, the people have told Legends. These legends all in some form pay tribute to the Trinity of Goddesses, the omnipotent creators of all things. They gave birth to the land, its people, and the vast abilities that many possess. They loved their creations, and they wished for them to prosper, so they each gave a portion of their Power to the land so that it could be used for peace.
However, not all the legends were calm.
Many spoke of a Great Evil that was destined to arrive in Hyrule, and that it would stop at nothing to gain the power and destroy life as it was known. Many times have the legends spoke of it, and each time its arrival was matched by that of another...
One destined to fight the Evil, to purge the land from its corruption. A Hero.
Throughout the ages, many heroes have risen to fight in the face of adversity, and they have always triumphed. One such legend spoke of not one, but Four heroes who banded together to defeat Two forces of Evil, and trapped them in their sword. The Great Land of Hyrule rejoiced, for the evil plaguing them was gone. But their happiness was short-lived, for the four heroes left Hyrule, never to return.
The land soon became tarnished, as those who had dutifully followed the Great Evil swore eternal revenge on all of Hyrule. A Great War emerged, where both sides suffered many losses. All life would have been lost, had the Followers not retreated. They left the eyes of Hyrule, swearing that they would return.
The Kingdom was left in shambles. Life had become a struggle for food and shelter. Many turned to thievery, and the once proud land of Hyrule descended into darkness. No hero had come to save them, and the Evil was sure to return…but what would happen to them?