From the day of his return onward, Duron steadily took responsibility for his father's lands – often managing it as if he were already Baron. Heron was free to retire and enjoy the peaceful years of his twilight in comfort. In time, however, he began to encourage his son to seek a wife for himself and to ensure that their legacy was secure.

Remembering the lessons of his grandfather, Duron moved cautiously, and often met with the women of the barony without even telling them of his objective. He wanted to select a genuine and true companion, not a woman that desired his title or small wealth. In time, he met Lady Alima – daughter of the Baron of Kolomo – during a visit to Mabe. At once, he was taken with her – mesmerized by her beauty and in awe of the silent strength that she seemed to carry. A courtship was swiftly arranged and they were married within a year.

December, 575 GK

Their first child was born on a cold, late-autumn day at their estate home. Alfon, named in honor of the union of his parents, was a healthy and strong child. From the moment he entered their world, the boy was the absolute adoration of his parents. Just as his father had done before him, Duron raised his son to be a kind and honorable leader for the people of Passeri. Lady Alima saw to his every need and taught him that a wise and compassionate Hylian should carry themselves with temperance, love, and a strong faith in the Goddess Hylia.

Like the other boys of his family, Alfon was encouraged to run and to play across the countryside – adventuring in the Daphnes wood or running foot races across the Nima plain. By the age of twelve, he had been followed by two brothers: Hamlon – named in honor of his great-grandfather, and Breyon. And a little sister: Aleya. Guided by his parent's example, young Alfon took it upon himself to watch over and protect his younger siblings – often taking them on small adventures or camping trips on their father's land.

But as the "young lord" grew older he was forced to spend less and less time with his beloved brothers and sister. Baron Duron began to tutor his eldest in the ways of leadership and kept his son close to him for lessons. Hamlon, the second child, attempted to fill the role his elder brother had taken as "leader" of the children, but was poorly suited for it. He was forgetful and easily distracted by his own friends, often neglecting his siblings when they needed him most.

Summer, 589 GK

On a fateful summer day, when Alfon and his father were busy overseeing the farms and orchards near the Daphnes Wood, Hamlon led his younger brother and little sister down to the Hylian River to play and swim. Unfortunately, the spring rains had swollen the river significantly, and the children were unaware of how strong the current had become. Hamlon, moving first, waded out into the fast-moving river and dared his younger brother to follow him. Little Aleya sat upon the bank and played in the sand while she watched her brothers attempt to swim.

Breyon, though only ten years old, was precocious and head strong. He would never allow Hamlon to boast over him at something as simple as swimming in the river. Without hesitation, he chased his brother out into the water and the two began to splash and wrestle with one another. Due to the swift current, if either lost his footing, they would have to swim vigorously toward the bank and find the shallows before they could stand again.

After nearly an hour of playing, the two exhausted boys made their way back to the riverbank and searched for their sister. She was not sitting beside the mound of sand that she had been building and there were no footprints leading away from the river. Rather, a small pair of feet had ventured down to the water… and entered the swift current. The boys quickly realized that their little sister must have wanted to join them in their play and they simply did not hear or notice her.

Taken by complete panic, the two shouted and screamed over the water, but heard no response. Breyon dashed into the water first, followed by Hamlon. If the boys had been thinking clearly, Hamlon would have sent his brother to find help and been -himself- the only one to return to the water. He was larger and a stronger swimmer. But both were overcome with terror for their little sister's safety, and could not possibly think clearly at their age.

Drifting to the center of the river, the boys were rapidly carried downstream – nearly to where the Twin Rivers merge again – when they spotted little Aleya near the East bank. The child had managed to grab hold of a sturdy reed, but the water here was still too deep for her short legs to reach the bottom. She sobbed and wailed for anyone to come and help her, but her tiny voice was drowned out by the roar of the river.

Shouting to one another, the two boys valiantly struggled to swim against the current and make their way over to her. Hamlon was the first to approach her. His arms and legs were already seizing up and his lungs were burning, but he managed to dig his toe into the muddy bottom and pushed himself up to her. Rising on his shaking legs, he lifted his little sister above the water and set her upon the dry bank. The poor child collapsed at once and shivered from both cold and fright.

From behind them, came the pitiful pleas of Breyon – calling to his brother to help him. The young boy's body had become too exhausted and his muscles were cramping up. He could no longer keep his pace and fight against the current. He was steadily being carried away now, with a final "HAMLON!" echoing over the roar of the water. Aleya would forever insist that her brother had fainted after saving her, and was not capable of hearing Hamlon's cries. But in truth, the boy was still conscious. Terror had taken his heart and he was too afraid to re-enter the water and save his younger brother.