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Your Quest as the Legendary Hero
The Golden Land of the Triforce has become a Dark World corrupted by Ganon's evil wishes. However, this is not enough for Ganon; he also wants to make Hyrule, the Light World, his own. To do this, he needs to break the Seal Of The Seven Wise Men.

But he cannot do this with his power alone. He must also use the life force of the descendants of the Seven Wise Men. With Agahnim the wizard as his pawn, this is about to become a reality (thus the late night experiments in the castle tower...)

You, as the legendary Hero of Hyrule, must enter the Dark World on a quest to save the maidens that Agahnim has sent there. The aim of the game is to solve the many mysteries and adventures that await you along the way to rescuing the maidens, defeating Ganon, and returning peace to Hyrule.

Heroic Equipment
Your character can become stronger by finding and using magical equipment. It is essential to be well armed for attack and defense when taking on the many powerful enemies you will encounter.

• Sword: The sword has four potential levels of power. You can see what level your sword is currently at by looking at the number next to the sword symbol on your Sub Screen. Your first goal is to obtain the Master Sword, which is power level two.
  
• Shield: The shield has three potential levels of power. Your first shield can only fend off the enemy's arrows, spears and rocks. If you improve your shield or find a better one, you can defend yourself against different kinds of attacks.
  
  
• Armor: You start off wearing a suit of green cloth which hardly protects you at all. During your adventure, you will find the Blue Mail and the Red Mail. These suits of armor reduce damage from enemy attacks by 25% and 50% respectively.
  
• Pegasus Shoes: This magic footwear has been handed down by the family of one of the Seven Wise Men. If you wear these shoes, you can run incredibly fast. You will get the Pegasus Shoes from the wise man Sahasrahla.
  
• Power Glove and Titan's Mitt: If you wear these gloves, you can pick up objects such as rocks that you cannot lift with your bare hands. If you can get your hands in these gloves, try lifting a few things.
  
• Zora's Flippers: These Flippers belong to Zora the man-fish, whose domain is the wet blue yonder. They are a necessity -- you cannot swim without them (if you try swimming without the Flippers you will be returned to land). To get through this adventure, you must get your feet wet, so find the Flippers as soon as possible.
  
• Moon Pearl: People who enter the Dark World are transformed into a shape that reflects what is in their hearts. You can prevent this by obtaining the Moon Pearl, which protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce.
  

Dungeon Knowledge
To restore peace to Hyrule, you cannot avoid fighting in the dungeons. If you clear all of the dungeons of evil and win the Triforce, you will be recognized as the true legendary Hero of Hyrule.

An evil dungeon keeper lurks in the dark recesses of each labyrinth. When you defeat it, you will receive a Pendant of Virtue or a Crystal. You need to obtain three Pendants before you can wield the Master Sword. And one of the missing maidens is trapped inside of each of the Crystals.

Your Quest Begins...
What follows is a message for the legendary Hero of Hyrule (which you may yet become) from the Hylian Book of Mudora:

"We prophets of the Hylia know what your future holds. Listen carefully...

"The Legend begins in your very own house. You have just been awakened by Zelda's voice. Follow your uncle as he sets out in the direction of the castle. Somewhere at the perimiter of the castle there is an underground entrance. You will have to search for it.

"Using the sword and shield you receive from your uncle, you can set about rescuing Zelda. Don't miss the boomerang hidden in the castle. If you defeat the soldiers and free Zelda from the prison, you can escape with her along a secret passageway and head for a magical study called Sanctuary.

"If you make it to Sanctuary, listen carefully to what the sage and Zelda have to say. Now, you should know what you have to do. From here on, the places you have to go to will be displayed as symbols on the map. It is probably a good idea to keep an eye on the map while progressing. Start by going to Kakariko Village and picking up the information that is waiting for you there. You can also find some items in the village.

"When you find the elder, he will tell you that you need the three Pendants of Virtue before you can claim the Master Sword. You will find the Pendants in the Eastern Palace, the Desert Palace and the Tower of Hera. Defeat the masters of these dungeons to win the Pendants. The dungeons are complicated and full of formidable adversaries. Keep an eye on the map and be on the lookout for trouble as you advance through the dungeons. And when you are in the dungeons, it is imperative that you find the bow, Power Glove and Moon Pearl.

"When you have the three Pendants, you will be able to wield the Master Sword which sleeps in the Lost Woods. If you have the Master Sword, you should head for Hyrule Castle to do battle with Agahnim the wizard.

"Agahnim will use powerful sorcery against you, but if you truly understand the strength of the Master Sword, you can defeat him. When you take hold of the Master Sword, try to recall the words of the elder. At this point, your destiny grows cloudy...The rest of the legend is yours to write!