Some time ago, before the King of Hyrule unified this country, there was a fierce war in our world.
The kingdom once lay fractured into four provinces; the forest, the mountains, the desert, and the peaks. The inhabitants of these individual provinces were recluse and disenchanted, operating independently to the laws bestowed upon them by Royal Decree.
The Hyrule King believed this to be an act of defiance that threatened his authority, and thus bestowed his divine right to rule upon four of his chosen Champions: the most loyal and valiant subjects of his royal guard. The Four Champions gracefully accepted their new roles and set forth to establish dominion over their respective principalities.
However, the scattered tribes of Hyrule did not take kindly to this proposition. In a matter of months, each of the tribes rose up in defiance of the King's command, sparking a revolutionary uprising in each of the four districts. The Four Champions were ruthlessly executed as martyrs for the Royal Family. This ignited horror and anguish in Hyrule Castle, and thus, the King ordered a retaliation.
A savage war ensued, with overwhelming bloodshed and violence. After terrible destruction and great loss of life, the King called for a truce between the two parties and collaborated with the rebels to establish a peace treaty. This pact enforced a permanent ceasefire as both sides laid down their arms, vowing to never again resort to such trivial violence. The kingdom was unified under a single banner, and Hyrule was once again at peace.
The wounds of war are still fresh in our minds and hearts. In accordance with those vows outlined in the treaty, we vow to uphold peace in our fair kingdom, with shared values of pacifism, community and co-operation. The Royal Family remains our source of guidance and light as we pledge our unwavering allegiance to the crown. Our minds are at rest and our hearts are at easeā¦
Until now.
