The land of Hyrule has inexplicably begun to die. The grass and trees are dying, and monsters are beginning to appear everywhere. Link a young blacksmith from the southernmost parts of Hyrule must journey to Hyrule Castle to formally request military aid for his home village. Upon nearing the castle, he learns it has been overrun by the Dark Lord Ganondorf, the lovely Princess Zelda has been captured, and he is the only one who can bring peace to Hyrule. Link climbs high mountains, journeys through vast deserts, and finds his way through deep forests on a quest to find his courage and save Hyrule.