In Hyrule a wizard named Agahnim betrays the royal family and claims control of the land. In an attempt to access the Sacred realm the wizard begins rounding up maidens descended from those who sealed the realm away. In a desperate hope of avoiding this fate, Princess Zelda, relays a pychic message which is received by both Link, and his uncle. Link's uncle leaves their cottage to save Zelda unaware that his nephew also recieved the message and is also heading to do the same thing. Link finds his uncle dying in the castle dungeon and is given a sword and shield to complete his uncles quest. Link must now save the Zelda and the realm from the wizard Agahnim.