THE BEGINNING:
"The Remainder of Eternity"
"In the beginning - according to the ancient Hylian scrolls – before all life had began, even before the world had formed, three special golden goddesses were chosen and granted an extraordinary task. With this task in mind they descended upon the chaotic, unsculpted land of Hyrule. They were Din - the goddess 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 and dyed the mountains red with fire. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the Earth to give the spirit of Law to the world along with her vast knowledge of science and wizardry. Farore's rich soul, through justice and vigor, created all life forms who would uphold the law, from the animals that crawl the lands and the fish that swim the seas to the birds that soar the skies.
"After they had finished their work, these three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind a symbol of their strength – the sacred, much fabled, golden Triforce, which, all in its own, holds great, insurmountable power. A power that is a concentrated portion of the essence of the gods. A power to guide the intelligent life of the world. A power to fulfill any dreams or desires or grant any wish. Although the Triforce itself is inanimate, and can not judge between good and evil, it had the power to bestow three titles upon the person(s) who received its powers: 'The Forger of Strength', 'The Keeper of Knowledge', and the 'Juror of Courage'. Therefore, the gods placed it in an alternate world, similar to ours, but of divine being. Where the Triforce resided became known as the "Sacred Land".
"Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for all of Hyrule's providence. From it's hiding place in this so-called 'Golden Land' where the gods placed it, the Triforce beckoned people from the all over the entire world to seek out its magnificence, in the hope that someone worthy of these titles would find it and use the power granted for the better of all who occupy the lands. The descendants of those original people who came to inhabit, and form, the kingdom of Hyrule eventually migrated and settled in various other parts of the world where they passed on their knowledge and magical wisdom to all people who were willed enough to devote their time to such a virtuous discipline. But, in its passing, the lore was often distorted or obscured in the mists of time or lost altogether for what some call 'the remainder of eternity'...
"If it were only a symbol of the gods, the Triforce would be covered by many writings and referenced in many songs. But a verse from the collection of Hylian legend and lore, known as the Book of Mudora, made the Triforce inconceivably more desirable, from those who dedicated their lives to claiming it's righteous glory to ones who hadn't any aspiration for the much sought after relics:
'In a Realm Beyond Sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue
There, the Triforce's Might
Makes mortal dreams come true'
"Many aggressively searched for the wishes and great power granted by the Triforce, but no one, not even the Hylian sages, keepers of much important - and dangerous - knowledge, were sure of its location; the knowledge had been lost over time. Some say the Triforce lay under the desert, others say that it rests in the cemetery in the shadow of Death Mountain, but no one ever found it. That yearning for the Triforce soon turned into a lust for power, which in turn led to the spilling of blood. Soon the only motive left among those searching for the Triforce was pure greed.
"Then one day, as if by fate, a gate to the Golden Land of the Triforce was opened by an unknown group of beings skilled in the black arts. This land was like no other. In the gathering twilight, the Triforce shone from its resting place high above the world. In a long running battle, the leader of the group fought his way past his followers in his lust for the Golden Power. After vanquishing his own comrades, the leader stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his bloodstained hands. He heard a whispered voice: 'If thou hast a strong desire or dream, wish for it…' and in reply, the roaring laughter of the brigand leader echoed across time and space and even reached the far-off land of Hyrule. The name of this king of darkness is many, but it simply known as 'The Master of Darkness'…
According to the legend, if the discoverer of the Triforce has a balance within them self of power, wisdom, and courage, they will receive the Triforce as a whole. If they are unbalanced or without stability, they will receive the part of the Triforce which best represents the characteristics that they most demonstrate, live, or are filled with. The remaining pieces then seek out hosts of their own who best qualify for that which they deem satisfying.
"Within Hyrule, there are many Hylian buildings which are mentioned repeatedly in the legends. These buildings, which now lie in ruin, pale shadows of their former splendor, are closely tied to the Triforce. Some were sanctuaries where we Hylians could pray to the gods. Some were temples for those of wisdom to learn and pass on knowledge. Some were even said to house the Triforce itself… It is rumored among many that the Temple of Time, in the northeast part of town, itself houses a gateway to the Sacred Realm, but many things are said and many things are theoried over many years, which simply becomes hearsay and twisted truths of former certainty…
"That is all said to be purely myth and folklore, passed down through the ages since the dawn of our kind. Some also say that it is a thing to come, this 'Master of Darkness', but I say otherwise, my dear child, for you are the most precious thing in this entire world, and not a man - or man of any other kind - can take that way…" she said as she finished tucking him in, his eyes already closed half-way.
"Some believe that the gods and goddesses walk amongst us, even as we speak. And some say that we Hylians used to have much bigger ears so that we could hear the voices of the Gods calling to us or guiding us through our existence, but over time our ears have shrunk for their articulations ceased to come, only to never be heard again… But I will tell you this: Nothing is more holy than a child, my son…"
He faintly smiled a much-exhausted smile as he clutched his stuffed toy bear ever so tight to his chest.
"You will forever be my bright, shining star, lost from the heavens, only to find his way into my arms…" Her golden hair hung just above his face, tickling his the tip of his nose, then disappeared as his eyes shut completely. "I will always be here for you, my darling," she said as she ran her smooth hand across his young face. "I love you." Her lips, which gently pressed against his forehead, stole all the hardships of a young child's life away and locked them tightly in an unreachable vault, only for them to die alone. She pulled back and sat with her arm over him, holding her body up as she gazed into his closed eyes. "Good night, Link…"