Episode I
BLACK SCREEN
A drop falls down from the center of the screen. Followed by a second, a third, and a fourth. The camera finally pans down and we see a pile of black ash, surrounded in blood. Red smoke begins to rise from the ashes. Ganon is being resurrected by his thieves.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
WIDE SHOT
There is a piece of yellow paper flowing in the wind next to the edge of a forest.
ZOOM TO PAPER
It keeps floating, the camera follows. Finally it gets stuck onto the side of a tree. The camera zooms into the wording, which it illegible – ancient Hyulian looks nothing like English. As the camera picks up the wording, a voice is heard. The voice is saying what is written on the paper.
RAURU
“To the Finder. My name is Rauru. (Pronounced RA-ROO) I am an ancient sage and protector of the land of Hyrule. I am dying. There is an evil man who has destroyed what was once the land of Hyrule. But in order to understand this, one must know the history of events prior to this attack.”
FADE OUT
FADE IN
Rauru narrates while images and short clips of the creation fade in and out from the center
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land of Hyrule. They were Din, the goddes 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. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms who would uphold the law.
These three great goddesses returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then, the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence. Where the Triforce stood became sacred land.
There is a sacred realm connected to Hyrule. For it is there that one will find the divine relic, the Triforce, that contains the essence of the gods. Whoever holds the Triforce will have their wishes become reality, but it will reflect the image of the holder’s soul, and if the person is impure then the Triforce will split into its’ three parts: Power, Wisdom and Courage. These three parts will transfuse with the most appropriate receiver.
FADE OUT
Rauru still narrates will pictures and video clips of this story fade in and out.
Years ago, a legendary hero embarked on a quest of enlightenment; he needed answers. He never returned, nor did the sacred Triforce. The land of Hyrule had prospered ever since the hero, Link, set out to sea; Evil was shattered, and there was no use for a hero any longer. Truth became legend, and legend became myth; the saga of Link was long forgotten -, as was the Triforce.
The former princess of Hyrule was forced to marry the prince of Calatia and her young daughter is also named Zelda. The King should have rightful ownership of the Triforce, and will stop at nothing to find the sacred relic. He suspects that Queen Zelda knows where the Triforce rests, and will not stop questioning her until the Triforce is in his possession.
There is another man who has held the Triforce previously. He is Ganondorf Dragmire; now known as simply Ganon. He was killed by Link many years ago, but his followers live on. If Link’s blood is poured over Ganon’s ashes—he will return.
A familiar voice asks the legendary hero to return to Hyrule; evil is coming once again and Link feels it…
FADE OUT
BLACK SCREEN
-Light blue text is seen at the bottom of the screen
* Music is heard softly in the background
“It’s been a long time.”
There is a pause, almost like the speaker is listening for an answer.
“Something is coming, I can sense it.”
“We need your help.”
FADE OUT
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
A figure is seen riding on a horse, the shot then zooms out to see another rider in the distance.
- A chase ensues. During the chase, the opening credits fade in and out on the screen, in various places. The credits will continue until Link finds the Master Sword.
* The music is loud now. Different shots of the riders are shown, they are getting closer to each other.
- The rider in front gains more speed and a distance between the two is clearly shown.
- The front rider seems to disappear, fading into the distance. It seems that the second rider fell back on purpose. He leaps off his horse and runs into the surrounding forest. As he runs toward the forest the front rider appears again, chasing Link to the forest wall.
LOST WOODS
- We see shots of the figure’s legs running through the woods, also shots of his body and head. You can hear him panting.
- The figure comes to the clearing, there is a strange light coming from somewhere. He walks through the clearing and comes to the end, he pushes some branches aside. We then see a shot of his eyes - they grow wider.
- Now there is a shot of his body, the figure removes his hood. It is Link, the legendary hero who has been chosen by the goddesses themselves. He is still gazing at something, we zoom out to reveal a sword in a pedestal on the other side of the screen. FREEZE FRAME
The Legend of Zelda : Knight of Hyrule
Part One -The Hero Returns-
Fade Title Out.
Rauru narrates a little during this part.
Rauru
“The great hero came back to his sword-- The Master Sword. This particular sword was created for one purpose – to destroy all that is evil. No ordinary person can weld this powerful blade. Only someone who follows in the bloodline of a Knight of Hyrule.”
AS LINK KNEELS AT THE HILT OF THE SWORD
“He never wanted to see this sword again, but he knows that the is the only one who can stop the coming evil.”
- Link finally reaches the sword’s resting place, and falls to his knees. He clutches the sword- his old friend. A single tear drips down the hero’s face. He is not a fighter anymore, he has seen too much. He has looked the greatest evil ever known in the eye, and defeated it. There is much he doesn’t understand, and even though he doesn’t want to fight, he knows he must.
- He stands up, grabs the sword with one hand, and pulls it out of the stone. He turns around quickly, and walks off. As he is walking out of the woods, we see a large owl up in a tree.
- Link walks toward out of the forest and toward Hyrule castle.
PAN UP
- The night sky is dotted with stars and no moon is in sight.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is seen a little more clearly now, It’s not certain how he got up the castle wall. His face is still dark, but an outline is seen. His green clothing is also seen.
- They are not speaking, but instead using their minds. It seems as though Zelda does not want the conversation heard.
The volume of the music begins to rise.
- Zelda and the cloaked figure are standing facing each other. Zelda is almost in tears at the sight of the figure, and she is clearly trying to hold herself back.
* Light blue text is seen where Zelda talks, and green text where the figure talks.
ZELDA
“Can you feel it?”
FIGURE
“…”
ZELDA
“The Triforce never came back.”
“Neither did you…”
- The figure looks down and notices a ring on Zelda’s hand; she is married now, which means she is the Queen of Hyrule. Rauru says that Zelda is married and Queen, during his narration earlier.
FIGURE
“…”
- Zelda notices a large gash on the figures arm.
ZELDA
“You’ve been attacked.”
FIGURE
“Thieves…”
ZELDA
“Do you think they are trying to resurrect…”
FIGURE
“Yes.”
* Music grows louder
CUT TO SKY
- Far in the distance, a star grows. It is now in the shape of a yellow triangle. There is a flash of white light.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY- NIGHT
- Link looks up toward the sky, notices the triangular star, and sticks his hand out from beneath the cloak. The mark of the Triforce is seen on his hand, it starts to glow.
CUT TO HYRULE FIELD - NIGHT
- The other figure is seen walking through a clearing. His dark cloak flows in the wind.
CUT TO ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Princess Zelda walks onto the balcony with the queen and Link. She has a puzzled look on her face as Link jumps over the rail. Just then, the King steps onto the balcony.
HYRULE FIELD
- Link comes walking away from Hyrule Castle.
- He looks towards the sky – three bright comets are flying through the air. A red comet, blue comet, and green comet, they are heading east. Link follows.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Queen Zelda and the king appear to be talking. Princess Zelda leaves for a moment. The camera zooms in on the king’s hand. He wears the same ring Zelda does.
THE KING
“Where is the Triforce Zelda?”
ZELDA
“I…I don’t know!”
THE KING
“I will find it, with or without your help.”
- The king stares at her for a moment, and then walks off.
SOMEWHERE IN HYRULE
- We see the back of the hood of the other figure and the sky. In the sky are the three comets, the figure takes down his hood, revealing the back of his head, he quickly turns facing east and rushes off.
HYRULE
- Link has warmed up to a sprint now, as he is running he looks up over his shoulder, the comets are there still coming down. Link plans to beat them to their destination, He knows exactly where they are going.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda gazes out of her balcony searching for signs of Link, a black figure with glowing eyes appears behind her. She feels his presence and slowly turns around.
THE GATE
- Link approaches a gate, the comets are not seen yet, but its certain that he is heading their direction. He opens the gate and disappears. The comets are now seen flying through the sky.
- A white light shines up vertically from the ground, as if something was leaving the realm of Hyrule.
TEMPLE
- The figure is now seen walking down a dark stone hallway, a gold light is shining at the end.
TEMPLE ENTERENCE
- Link is seen walking through a large opening.
- Now he is running through the same hallway that the other figure was just moments before.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera pans around the room, its is completely golden, except for the ground, which is dirt.
- The camera now pans up, the ceiling of the chamber is painted with white clouds and a golden sky.
- Link then remembers the ancient poem- which is read by Rauru.
“In a realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue,
There the Triforce’s might,
Makes mortal dreams come true.”
- The camera is now facing the altar where the Triforce would be standing.
- Link stares at it for a moment, then turns around.
- The camera now faces the altar again, as the figure leaps out from behind it, with its sword drawn.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- The figure is now facing Zelda, and begins to talk.
WIZARD
“Where is the Triforce?”
ZELDA
- Stares blankly at the wizard, refusing to talk.
WIZARD
“I will find this Triforce – with or without your help.”
- Zelda gasps, she realizes who the wizard is. The King had said the same thing to Zelda previously. We could get a shot of an outline of the Wizards face. But the wizard’s voice is different than the Kings.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- The camera now faces Link, with the back of the figure’s head in the shot, Link stares in amazement at the appearance of his old nemesis.
- The figure takes off the cloak. We now get a good look at him. He is Ganondorf, King of the Enchanted Thieves.
- Link is still staring, he finally blinks, then squints. It is really Ganondorf. With that, Link clutches his sword, and attacks.
- The fight goes on for a few minutes. Link is clearly shown on the offense, with Ganondorf wildly blocking Link’s fierce attacks. The rooms begins to shake as the two fighters stop, a golden light suddenly appears and engulfs the screen.
- As the light fades down, both men are on the floor, as the Triforce stands on its altar, spining.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s eyes open wide.
- The triangle on her hand begins to glow. A strange blue light surrounds it.
WIZARD
“Tell me where it is!”
- He looks toward Zelda’s hand, and notices the glowing triangle. His eyes grow wide, then his brow hunches forward in disgust.
- He places his hand on Zelda’s forehead and disappears. His robe drops to the ground, he won’t be coming back…hopefully.
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganon is standing right in front of the Triforce, he reaches for it. Just then, a sword comes across from the side and blocks his hands.
- Ganon turns, and draws his sword. They begin to fight again.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
This next falling scene is shot in slow motion, along with Ganon beating Link.
- As the queen is about to fall to the floor, text shows up on the bottom of the screen. It says ‘Link’
CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Link and Ganon are still fighting, but right when the scene changes, Link looks over his shoulder, puzzled – Zelda is in trouble.
- Ganon sees this, and strikes Link down.
ZELDA/LINK
The screen cuts back and forth in slow motion. Zelda and Link fall at the exact same time.
CHAMBER
Link blacks out. Ganon heads to the Triforce. He grabs it.
End of Part One
Fade Out.
No Credits, but a simple - to be continued…
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A slow motion recap of Ganon grabbing the triforce fades in. It could even be in black and white; And maybe from a different camera angle from the first time.
As he grabs it…
- Another golden light appears, this time, bigger, and faster. We hear a scream, it sounds like it is coming from Ganondorf himself.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Zelda’s hand begins to twitch her eyes open but they are entirely blue. The Triforce of Wisdom split into her body just as she was dying; it is keeping her alive.
CHAMBER
- As it disappears we see Link standing up, he then rushes towards the door. We see Link running through the hallway, followed by explosions and falling bricks. The temple is exploding.
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CHAMBER OF THE TRIFORCE
- Ganondorf is seen hunched over in a pool of his own blood. The room is in shambles, it is blazing.
- The top triangle on his hand is glowing a bright red.
- He stumbles to his feet, his face covered in blood. What seem like horns have grown out of his head, he is turning into the monster that resides within his soul.
- He looks to where Link had been laying- he is already gone.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Zelda has her back turned to Link, and as she turns around, the look of horror on Link’s face is shown.
- As Link caresses her face, Zelda begins to speak telepathically.
ZELDA
“The wisdom within me has shown me the future of Hyrule. I know what I must do.”
She pauses.
“Wait for him Link…you must wait.”
Link’s face is puzzled.
- She raises her hands into the black sky as if reaching for the stars. A golden triangle appears from her hands, and it splits into 8 pieces. These pieces scatter to different corners of Hyrule. Link catches Zelda as she falls. She looks up at him her eyes are now normal. With her last moment, she wispers “I love you.” Her head then falls back with her eyes shut.
- A tear drips down the middle of her closed eye. It falls about an inch, and doesn’t move after that. It almost resembles the ancient symbol of the sheika.
- Zelda is seen on a stone bed, a single light beams down where she lays.
FADE OUT
NORTH CASTLE
- Link is sitting in the room where Zelda sleeps. It could be days, months after Link’s encounter with Ganon. There is a box sitting next to him inside the box are 6 crystals and a blank piece of parchment. It looks like he had been busy since his last encounter with Hyrule. He begins the write on the paper.
Link is seen writing on the paper.
The Credits of Part II are written on the paper fading. Soft music is heard in the background. Then…
- Words fade in and out on the screen : Rauru Narrates it.
You who'll control the Triforce in the future.
… I have decided to cast a spell on all of Hyrule.
… You are the beacan of hope for Hyrule.
- As the words fade in and out the picture cuts in and out to the Gerudo Thieves walking in a large clearing, then finally hiding behind some nearby trees.
- With that, the sticks the paper in the box takes it with one hand and his sword in the other.
ZELDA’S BALCONY
- Link gives the box to Princess Zelda, and jumps off the side. Zelda stands there gazing at the sky.
FADE OUT
CUT TO
There is a shot of the paper in the forest.
“For it is here, reader, that my record stops. Link never returned nor was I ever able to sense his presence again.”
The paper blows off…
CUT TO
OUTSIDE HYRULE CASTLE
- Link now sets out in search of the Great Palace. He is running.
BY THE SHORE
- You see Link walking towards the water; the Great Palace is on the largest island in Hyrule.
GREAT ISLAND
- The camera follows Link as he walks through some brush, he pushes away from leaves, revealing a large clearing. He starts walking toward it.
HYRULE CASTLE - DAY
- You see a figure on a horse riding towards the castle. It’s Ganon.
LARGE CLEARING
- Link walks towards the center of the plain, a desert man comes out, followed by another, then another, and another. The camera pans across Link’s face, there is no fear in his eyes, he already knows he’ll win this fight.
- Thief fight. During this fight, the camera cuts to Hyrule Castle periodically.
HYRULE CASTLE
- Zelda is standing on her balcony, she looks down and sees the man on the horse, and when she looks up, he’s standing right next to her.
- He picks her up over one shoulder. She drops the box, Ganon does not notice.
Cut to
- Ganon on horse with Zelda.
- The camera picks up a close up of Zelda.
ZELDA
“Link…”
LARGE CLEARING
- As Link walks toward the palace, he looks down at his sword. One side of the blade is covered in blood, his eyes water with fear. His brow lowers with anger, he looks at the sword one last time and throws it as far as the eye can see. He never did want to fight, this scene should show that.
GRAVEYARD
- The sword lands in a graveyard, in the northwestern part of Hyrule. It sticks into the ground at the foot of a grave. The name of the grave is covered with ivy, but some of the writing is shown. “Hero of Time”
GREAT PALACE
- You see Link walking in a large door, right after he walks in, it shuts with some weird green energy.
- Link is walking down a hallway lined with torches. He walks into a large room. As he walks through he looks at the wall, the red insignia of the phoenix is on the wall, and it begins to glow-- Thunderbird. He walks out of this room, the door shuts behind him again.
- The next room has two torches and a door; he walks in. There is a large mirror on the wall covered in dust; he wipes off the dust revealing his eyes.
- He turns away, but his reflection is still shown in the mirror. The reflection turns black, small red glowing eyes appear.
- He slowly walks out of this room into the room with the two torches and closes the door. Link stands in the center of the room, and gazes at his hand. The Triforce marking on his hand slowly fades away. There is a sadness in his eyes, he knows all he can do – is wait. He then sits down in the middle of the room to wait for the Knight of Hyrule.
As Link walks into the room and sits down, a voiceover of him speaks.
LINK
“I knew I was not destined to hold the Triforce of courage. I merely exist to show the real hero the way of the Triforce. I am no hero.”
SEA
- The Great Hylian Ocean is shown. A single seagull flies by. The yellow paper blows into the scene and into the water.
FADE TO BLACK
CREDITS ROLL
Whew. ok. now, onto the conclusion...
As you probably may have guessed, this is where the original 8-bit Legend of Zelda begins.
Link IV finds all the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, and defeats Ganon for the final time.
The Legend of Zelda II: Adventure of Link (yeh, the rest of it.)
Impa tells Link of the sleeping princess and all that jazz. Link is given the box with the note and the crystals; he sets out on his (final?) quest.
Link conquers all the palaces around Hyrule and finally makes his way to the Great Palace. There he meets Thunderbird and the shadow of Link III. The old man in the Palace is the Link III. The Triforce however, was not actually located inside the Great Palace, but Link's true courage had to be tested.
the end?
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