Seven years passed, and a young man named Sheik appeared at the Temple of Time. Sheik spoke of awakening the sages at the five temples: “Those awakened by the hero will bind evil and restore the light of peace to the world.”
Head to the Temple of Time.
Link triumphed over the monster in the Forest Temple and awakened his close childhood friend Saria as the Sage of the Forest. Sheik is most likely waiting for a report in the Temple of Time.
Awaken the sages in the following locations:
Sheik taught Link the Prelude of Light and how to travel seven years into the past by returning the Master Sword to the Temple of Time. “The hero’s fate is tied inextricably to that sword,” Sheik said. “Remember this.”
Head to the Temple of Time.
Link defeated the monsters in the temples and awakened two sages. Sheik is most likely waiting for a report in the Temple of Time.
Link defeated the monsters in the temples and awakened three sages. Sheik is most likely waiting for a report in the Temple of Time.
Link defeated Bongo Bongo at the Shadow Temple and awakened Impa as the Sage of Shadow. Sheik is most likely waiting for a report in the Temple of Time.
Link visited all of the temples and awakened five sages. Rauru told him someone wants to meet him, and that someone awaits at the Temple of Time.
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Link awakened the five sages and returned to the Temple of Time. Sheik, who had been waiting there, revealed his true identity: Zelda, princess of Hyrule. Zelda said, “We must put an end to the Demon King’s reign—to this dark era that he has ushered forth. I must ask for your help once more. It is the only way. “ Just as Link received the light arrows from Zelda, Ganondorf’s voice rang out, and he abducted her.
Sheik’s true identity was revealed as Princess Zelda of Hyrule. Link received the sacred light arrows, but Ganondorf kidnapped Zelda.
Head into Ganondorf’s Castle.
As Link stood frozen before Ganondorf’s Castle, he heard the voice of Rauru: “Hero Link—save Princess Zelda, imprisoned within, and defeat Ganondorf. “ And with that, the power of the sages created a bridge to the castle.
Destroy the barriers in Ganondorf’s Castle. Areas of evil power to cleanse:
Link entered Ganondorf’s Castle and found Ganondorf’s tower protected by barriers. Rauru said, “The evil power maintaining the barriers flows from six locations. Cleanse each area of its evil, and the barriers will come down.”
Head further into Ganondorf’s Castle.
Link cleansed the evil power at all six locations with his light arrows. The barriers surrounding Ganondorf’s tower vanished, and Rauru spoke again: “Princess Zelda’s fate— and the fate of all Hyrule—rests in your hands.”
Defeat Ganondorf.
After bringing down the barriers around the central tower, Link reached the top floor and found Ganondorf waiting. Navi recoiled at the darkness emanating from him. The battle that would decide the fate of Hyrule had begun.
Escape Ganondorf’s Castle.
Link defeated Ganondorf, who then attempted to bring the castle down on Link and Zelda.
Investigate the source of the sound.
Link and Zelda attempted to escape Ganondorf’s Castle. They survived the falling keep and its monsters to get outside. Ganondorf’s ambitions had crumbled with his castle. However, an ominous sound echoed…
Save Hyrule.
Ganondorf emerged from the rubble and was transformed into the Demon Beast, Ganon, by the uncontrollable Triforce. Link’s Master Sword was knocked away, and a life-or-death battle began.
Link promised Zelda that he would aid her in finding the Spiritual Stones. Zelda’s attendant Impa startled Link, but Zelda said, “She may come across as a little intimidating, but please, don’t be scared. You should talk to her.”
Find the two remaining Spiritual Stones.
Impa taught Link Zelda’s Lullaby, which will prove that he is connected to the royal family. His quest to find the remaining Spiritual Stones has begun.
Find the last Spiritual Stone.
Link obtained the Goron Ruby from Darunia. The final Spiritual Stone is held elsewhere in Hyrule.
Link got the Goron Ruby from Darunia. The Zora who live upstream on the Zora River are said to possess the final Spiritual Stone.
Link obtained the Zora Sapphire from Ruto. The Gorons living on Death Mountain have the final Spiritual Stone.
Head to Hyrule Castle.
Link’s journey took him through a cavern and even inside the belly of Jabu-Jabu, but he finally collected all three Spiritual Stones. Zelda awaits Link in Hyrule Castle.
Find the object that Zelda threw.
Impa and Zelda burst through the castle town gate on horseback, pursued by Ganondorf, who had shown his true colors. As they raced away, Zelda threw something toward the castle moat, as if to entrust it to Link.
Head to the Temple of Time.
The object Zelda threw toward Link as Ganondorf pursued her was the Ocarina of Time. “Play this song at the altar in the Temple of Time,” she said, entrusting Link with the Song of Time. “Please, Link, you must protect the Triforce.”
Investigate the Temple of Time.
Restoring the Spiritual Stones to the Temple of Time opened the Door of Time, which had been sealed. Beyond the door, a single sword stood enshrined, as if waiting for someone.
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Having gathered the three Spiritual Stones, Link headed to Hyrule Castle. At the gate, Zelda rushed by on a horse as she fled from Ganondorf. Link, entrusted with the Ocarina of Time and the Song of Time, made his way to the Temple of Time. Restoring the Spiritual Stones opened the Door of Time. Beyond it, the legendary Master Sword stood enshrined, as if waiting for someone. In drawing the Master Sword, Link opened a door to the Sacred Realm. But Ganondorf sprung his trap, broke into the Sacred Realm, and stole the Triforce.
