A Link to the Past SNES/GBA Comparison Table

Made by David Butler for The Legends of Zelda
Version 2.0, Last modified 11/26/2003

This document is basically a quote comparison table for the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance versions of A Link to the Past. SNES quotes are on the left, GBA quotes are on the right. All of the changes I could find are marked in bold, without further comment. The quotes follow the same format as my ALttP SNES Quote FAQ, so if you need more help please refer to that document (located on my web site, in the Library, under Textual Resources). The SNES quotes, as in the quote FAQ, are taken from my text dump, so they should be 100% reliable. The GBA quotes I had to type myself, so I cannot guarantee that I always got everything right. But I tried my best. I also can't guarantee that I caught every little change, but I tried to catch as much as possible. If a cell is for the GBA version is left blank, that is because I haven't found and typed the quote yet. Note that this document only covers the Main Story and Sidequests/Hearsay/Meetings quotes, since I consider these to be the most important.

Contents

Main Story

Introduction  
Long ago, in the beautiful
kingdom of Hyrule
surrounded
by mountains and forests...

legends told of an omnipotent
and omniscient Golden Power
that resided in a hidden land.

Many people aggressively
sought to enter the hidden
Golden Land...

But no one ever returned.
One day evil power began to
flow from the Golden Land...


So the King commanded seven
wise men to seal the gate to
the Land of the Golden Power.

That seal should have remained
for all time...



... ...But, when these events
were obscured by the mists of
time and became legend...
Long ago, in Hyrule, a beautiful
kingdom
surrounded by forests
and mountains
...

legends told of an omnipotent
and omniscient Golden Power
that lay hidden.

It was hidden in a sacred
realm beyond the reach of men,
but one day...

...a doorway to that realm
was suddenly opened...

Hoping to claim the Golden
Power as their own, the people
began to quarrel and fight...

Many sought to enter the
hidden Golden Land...

But none returned, and instead
evil power began to issue
forth from the dark portal...

So the king commanded seven
sages to seal the gate to
the land of the Golden Power.

Many brave knights were lost
in the battle to protect the
sages from the tides of evil,

but the seal was cast! Evil
flowed no more! And the seal
would remain for all time...

Or so the people hoped...

But when these events were
obscured by the mists of
time, and became legend...

A mysterious wizard known as
Agahnim came to Hyrule to
release the seal
. He eliminated

the good King of Hyrule...

A mysterious wizard known as
Agahnim appeared as from
nowhere...

and with strange magic powers
he eliminated the good king of
Hyrule...

Through evil magic, he began
to make descendants of the
seven wise men vanish, one

after another.

He cast spells on the soldiers
and kidnapped young maidens
descended from the sages

in order to break the seal...

And the time of destiny for
Princess Zelda is drawing
near.

This destiny fast approaches
for the final maiden...
the princess, Zelda...

Rescuing Zelda  
Zelda  
Help me...

Please help me...

I am a prisoner in the dungeon
of the castle
.
My name is Zelda.

The wizard, Agahnim, has done...
something to the other missing
girls. Now only I remain...

Agahnim has seized control of
the castle and is now trying to
open the seven wise men's

seal. ... ...
I am in the dungeon of the
castle.

Please help me...
Help me...

Please help me...

I am a prisoner in the castle
dungeon
.
My name is Zelda...

The wizard, Agahnim, has done
something terrible to the other
girls...

Now only I remain...

Agahnim has seized control of
the castle and even now is
trying to open the sages' seal.

I am in the dungeon of the
castle.

Please help me...

Uncle  
Link, I'm going out for a
while. I'll be back by morning.
Don't leave the house.
Link, I'm going out for a
bit, but there's no need for
you to worry
.

I'll be back by morning, but
I don't want you leaving the
house until then...

Go back to bed...
and wait for me to return
.

Soldiers  
What're you doing up this late,
kid? You can stay up when
you're grown up! Now go home!
Hey! What are you doing out on
a stormy night like this?
A kid like you should be

heading home and going to bed!

But if you plan on staying out,
then keep talking to us
soldiers.

We'll teach you a thing or two!

I see you brought a map so you
don't get lost. (Press the
X Button to see your map).
If you get lost wandering the
streets, press the L button
to check your map.

But maybe you already knew
that...

You look strong for a kid. How
much can you lift? (Press the
A Button while touching a thing

to lift it.)
You look strong for a kid. How
much can you lift?

You know you can press the R
button when you're touching
something to lift it, right?

I'll bet you didn't know that!
...Or did you?

I'll bet you can't wait until you
are old enough to use a sword!
(Press the B Button to use

your sword when you get it.)
I'll bet you can't wait to get
a sword like mine! You just
press the B Button to use it.

But maybe you knew that...

That mark on your map must be
your destination.
Wow! Your map has a blinking
mark on it! I bet that's where
you're supposed to go!

Oh... I guess that was
completely obvious.

You can often find valuables
in chests. (Press the A
Button in front of a chest to

open it.)
You know what's really cool?
If you stand in front of a
chest and press the R Button.

Pa-ching! The chest opens!

But I guess that's to be
expected, huh?

Us soldiers have been around,
kid. You can learn a lot from
us. But you already know that!
I don't mean to brag, but
aren't we soldiers a
smart bunch?

Not that you should be out on
a stormy night like this just
to hear what we have to say...

Sign in front of Hyrule Castle  
I will give 100 Rupees to the
man who finds the descendants
of the wise men. THE KING
I will give 100 Rupees to the
man who finds the descendants
of the seven sages. THE KING
Zelda  
Help me...
I am in the dungeon of the
castle.

I know there is a hidden path
from outside of the castle to
the garden inside.
Help me...
I am in the dungeon of
the castle.

Somewhere outside the castle
you should find a hidden
entrance to the palace garden.

Soldier guarding gate  
Hey hey! You're not allowed in
the castle, son!
Go home and get some sleep!
Hey hey! You're not allowed in
the castle, son!
Go home and get some sleep!
Uncle  
Unnh... Link, I didn't want
you involved in this... I told
you not to leave the house...

Take my sword and shield and
listen. You can focus power in
the blade (hold the B Button).

...Then release it using the
secret technique handed down
by our people...

Link, you can do it!
Save the Princess...
Zelda is your... ... ...
Unnh... That voice... Link?
Is it you? I thought I told you
to wait at home...

I suppose there's no escaping
destiny... Here, take this
sword and shield from me.

I shall teach you one of the
secret sword techniques used
by the Knights of Hyrule...

Hold the B Button to focus
power in your blade. Release it
to unleash the power.

Link...you must rescue
Princess Zelda. Our people are
fated to do so.

But do not fall victim...
to fate... Link...
I shall always remember...

our time...together...

Soldier on castle roof  
After Agahnim took over,
everyone began to act
strangely.

I suppose it's only
a matter of time before
I'm affected, too.
After Agahnim took over,
everyone began to act
strangely.

I suppose it's only
a matter of time before
I'm affected, too.
Zelda, Rescued  
Thank you, Link. I had a
feeling you were getting close.
Thank you, Link. I had a
feeling you were getting close.
Link, listen carefully. The
wizard is magically controlling
all the soldiers in the castle.


I fear the worst for
my father...
The
wizard is an inhuman fiend

with strong magical powers!
... ... ...

Do you understand?
Yes
Not at all

Link, listen carefully. All
the soldiers in the castle have
fallen under the wizard's spell.

And I fear even worse has
befallen my father... That

wizard is an inhuman fiend!

His powers are strong...
... ... ...

Do you understand?

All right, let's get out of here
before the wizard notices. I
know a secret path, but first

we have to go to the
first floor
. Let's go!

Good! We should go quickly
before the wizard notices us. I
know a secret path, but we

must go to the first floor
to reach it
. Let's go!

There is a secret passage in
the throne room that leads to
Sanctuary. I'm sure the old

man there will help us.

There is a secret passage in
the throne room that leads to
the Sanctuary. I'm sure the old

man there will help us.
We must hurry.

That ornamental shelf should
open. Do you have a light?
It's pitch dark inside and you

can't see without one.
If you're ready, let's go!
Help me push it from the left!

That ornamental shelf should
open. Do you have a light?
It's pitch dark inside, and you

can't see without one.
If you're ready, let's go!
We have to push it from the

left. Come on! Help me!

After passing through these
sewers, we will be very close
to Sanctuary!

Let's be careful!
After passing through these
sewers, we will be very close
to the Sanctuary!

Let's be careful!

Sanctuary is just beyond that
door. Pull the switch over
there.
The Sanctuary is just beyond
that door. Pull the switch
over there.
You have to pull the lever to
open the door. (Press the A
Button and hold Down on the

Control Pad. )
 
Loyal Sage  
Princess Zelda, you are safe!
Is this your doing, Link?
Princess Zelda? You are safe!
And you are the one who
rescued her
, Link?
Zelda  
Yes, it was Link who helped
me escape
from the dungeon!
When I was captive the wizard

said, "Once I have finished with
you, the final one, the seal of
the wise men
will open."

.........
Link, you must not let the
land of Hyrule fall into the

wizard's clutches.
If he releases the seal of the
seven wise men, evil power will

overwhelm this land
.
Before that happens...
before it's too late... destroy

the wizard before he destroys
all of Hyrule! You can do it!
You can...
It's thanks to Link that I
escaped
from the dungeon!
When I was captive the wizard

said, "Once I have finished
with you, the final one, the
sages' seal will open."

... ... ...

Link, you must not let the
land of Hyrule fall into the
wizard's clutches.

If he breaks the seal of the
seven sages, a wave of evil
power will be unleashed
.

If that happens, the people of
Hyrule shall never again
know peace...

Before that happens...
Before it's too late... Please!

You must defeat the wizard
before he destroys all of
Hyrule! You can... You must!

Loyal Sage  
I sense that a mighty evil
force guides the wizard's
actions and augments his

magical power. The only
weapon potent enough to
defeat the wizard is the

legendary Master Sword.
It is said that the village elder
is a descendant of one of the

seven wise men. Maybe
he can tell you more...

I will mark his house on your

map. But watch your every
move! I am certain that the
castle soldiers will be looking

for you now! .........
I will hide Princess Zelda here.
Do not worry! Seek the elder!

.........
Do you understand?
Yes
Not at all
I sense that a mighty evil
force guides the wizard's
actions and augments his

magical power. The only weapon
potent enough to defeat the
wizard is the legendary

Master Sword...but the only
person remaining who has any
idea of where this blade may be

is the village elder. He is said
to be a descendant of one of
the seven sages.

Perhaps he can tell you more.
I will mark his house on your
map. But we must take care!

I am certain the castle soldiers
will be looking for you and the
princess
now! ... ... ...

The two of you cannot stay
together, so I shall
hide
Princess Zelda here.

Do not worry! Seek the elder!
... ... ...

Loyal Sage  
Meet the elder of the village
and get the Master Sword.
First, you should go meet the
the village elder
and get the
Master Sword.
If you defeat the wizard, the
soldiers may regain
their sanity.

Go, seek the Pendants!
If you defeat the wizard, the
castle soldiers may regain
their senses.

Go, seek the Pendants!

Take the three Pendants into
the Lost Woods. The Master
Sword awaits you there.
Take the three Pendants into
the Lost Woods. The Master
Sword awaits you there.
Zelda  
Link, be careful out there!
I know you can save Hyrule!
Be careful, Link!
May you see this task safely
through to its end!
You should follow the marks
the elder made on your map
when you explore.

If you don't know what to do
next, you can also visit a
fortune teller.
You should follow the marks
the elder made on your map
when you explore.

If you don't know what to do
next, you can also visit a
fortune-teller.

Link, you are wonderful!
As I thought, you have the
power of the Hero inside you!

Now, you should get the Master
Sword. I am confident that you
can defeat the evil wizard!
Link, you are wonderful!
As I thought, you have the
power of the Hero inside you!

Now, you should get the Master
Sword. I feel sure that you
can defeat the evil wizard!

Sahasrahla and East Palace  
Sign  
@ WANTED! This is the
criminal who kidnapped Zelda.
Call a soldier if you see him!
 
Old woman in Kakariko  
Who? Oh, it's you, Link!
What can I do for you, young
man
? The elder? Oh, no one

has seen him since the wizard
began collecting victims...
... ... ...

What? Master Sword? Well, I
don't remember the details
exactly, but...
Who? Oh, it's you, Link!
What can an old woman like me
do for a youngster like you?

Who? The elder? Oh, no one
has seen him since the wizard
began abducting his victims...
... ... ...

What? Master Sword? Well, I
don't remember the details
exactly, but...

Long ago, a prosperous people
known as the Hylia inhabited
this land...

Legends tell of many treasures
that the Hylia hid throughout
the land...

The Master Sword, a mighty
blade forged against those
with evil hearts, is one of

them
. People say that now it
is sleeping deep in the forest...
... ... ...

Do you understand the legend?
Yes
Not at all

Long ago a prosperous people,
known as the Hylians, inhabited
this land...

Legends tell of treasures with
mystical powers that remain
from the Hylian age...

The Master Sword, a mighty
blade forged to thwart those
with evil hearts, is one...

It is said that even now
it rests deep in the forest.
... ... ...

Do you understand the legend?

Anyway, look for the elder.
There must be someone in the
village who knows where he is.

You take care now, Link...

Any any rate, seek the elder.
There must be someone in the
village who knows where he is.

Link...
Take care...

Old woman, after getting Master Sword  
Ohhh,Link. You've changed!
You look marvelous... Please
save us from Agahnim

the wizard!
Ohhh, Link. You've changed!
You look marvelous... Please
save the village from Agahnim!
Man in Blind's hideout  
Yo Link! This house used
to be a hideout for a gang of
thieves.

What was their leader's name...
Oh yeah, his name was Blind and
he hated bright light a lot.
Yo Link! This house used
to be a hideout for a gang of
thieves.

What was their leader's name...
Oh yeah, his name was Blind
and he really hated bright light.

Kid by Sahasrahla's house  
Hi Link!
Elder? Are you talking about
the grandpa?
OK, but don't

tell any of the bad people
about this.
He's hiding in the palace past

the castle.
I will mark the spot on your
map. Here you are...
Hi Link!
Who? The old guy? You mean
the elder?

OK, but don't tell any of the
bad guys about this.

He's hiding in the palace past
the castle. I'll mark the spot
on your map.

Did you meet the grandpa? If
all the bad people go away, he
can come back to the village.
Did you meet the old man? If
all the bad people go away, he
can come back to the village.
Running Man  
I can't believe you caught me!
With your speed it must have
been easy to kidnap Zelda...

You don't look like such a bad
guy, though...
Anyway, because you have

such quick feet, it might be a
good idea to run and bash into
many things...

For example, the trees in this
village have many useful things
hanging in their branches...

Well, just try it, OK?!
I can't believe you caught me!
With your speed it must have
been easy to kidnap Zelda...

You don't look like such a bad
guy, though...
Anyway, because you have

such quick feet, it might be a
good idea to run and bash into
many things...

For example, the trees in this
village have many useful things
hanging in their branches...

Well, just try it, OK?!

Old man drinking in pub  
Whoa... I saw her.
A very nice young lady at the
Waterfall Of Wishing in the

hills where the river
begins...
Link, you should meet her

at least once. I'm sure you will
like her.
Whoa... I saw her.
A beautiful young lady at the
Waterfall Of Wishing in the

hills where the river
begins...
Link, you should meet her

at least once. I'm sure you will
like her.

Old woman sweeping  
Oh, Link. The rumors say
you kidnapped the Princess,
but I still trust you.
Oh, Link. Someone's been
spreading rumors, saying
you
kidnapped the princess...

but I still trust you.

Woman spots Link  
Hey! Here is Link, the
wanted man! Soldiers! Anyone!
Come quickly!
Hey! It's Link, the wanted
man! He's over here! Soldiers!
Anyone! Come quickly!
Man with overgrown yard  
Hi, Link. Sorry about my
yard. It's a little over
grown. Thanks for visiting
.

I'm glad to have company to
talk to. I will tell you an
interesting story.

There is a lake swimming with
Zoras at the source of the
river, but it is hard to find.

The treasure of Zora can turn
people into fish. Heh heh heh.
I'd love to see that.
Hi, Link. Sorry about my
yard, but thanks for coming
through it to see me
.

I'm glad to have someone to
talk to, so let me tell you an
interesting story...

There is a lake swimming with
Zoras at the source of the
river, but it is hard to find.

Tales say the Zoras' treasure
can turn people into fish.
Heh heh! I'd love to see that!

I haven't had a chance to trim
my hedges recently. Thanks
for visiting anyway...

A while ago, there was a boy in
this village who could talk to
animals with his Flute.

He had a pet bird that flew
with him everywhere, but
he went to the mountain and

never returned.
 
Bug catching kid  
I can't go out 'cause I'm sick...
Cough cough...
People say I caught this cold

from the evil air that is coming
down off the mountain...
Sniff sniff...

This is my bug-catching net.
I'll use it when I'm better, but
for now, I'll lend it to you.
I can't go out 'cause I'm sick...
Cough cough...
People say I caught this cold

from the evil air that's coming
down off the mountain...
Sniff sniff...

This is my bug-catching net.
I'll use it when I'm better, but
for now, I'll lend it to you.

Sniffle... I hope I get well
soon...
Cough cough...
 
Sniffle... Hey brother Link!
Do you have a bottle to keep
a bug in?

...
I see. You don't have one...
Cough cough...
 
Sahasrahla  
I am, indeed, Sahasrahla, the
village elder and a descendent
of the seven wise men.

... ... Oh really?
Link, I am surprised a young
man like you
is searching for

the sword of evil's bane.
Not just anyone can use that
weapon. Legends say only the

Hero who has won the three
Pendants can wield the sword.
... ... ...

Do you really want to find it?
Yeah!
Of Course!
I am, indeed, Sahasrahla, the
village elder and a descendant
of the seven sages.

... ... Oh really?
I am surprised that one so
young
is searching for the

sword of evil's bane, Link.
Not just anyone can use that
blade. Legends say only the

Hero who has won the three
Pendants can wield the sword.
... ... ...

Do you truly wish to find it?

Good. As a test, can you
retrieve the Pendant Of
Courage from the East Palace?

If you bring it here, I will tell
you more of the legend and
give you a magical artifact.


Now, go forward to the palace.

Good! For your first test, can
you retrieve the Pendant of
Courage from the East Palace?

If you bring it here, I shall
share more of my knowledge
with you.

Now, onward to the palace!

Sahasrahla, inside East Palace  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla. I
can talk to you telepathically
when you touch these tiles.

Here is a hint. You can use the
treasure hidden in this palace
to defeat armored foes.
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla. I
can talk to you telepathically
when you touch these tiles.

I have advice for you...
The treasure hidden in this
palace will help you defeat

armored foes.

Sahasrahla, after beating East Palace  
Oh!? You got the Pendant Of
Courage! Now I will tell you
more of the legend...

Three or four generations ago,
an order of knights protected
the royalty of the Hylia.

These Knights Of Hyrule were
also guardians of the Pendant
Of Courage.

Unfortunately, most of them
were destroyed in the great
war against evil that took

place when the seven wise men
created their seal. Among the
descendants of the Knights Of

Hyrule a hero must appear.

...I see. Link, I believe you.
You should get
the remaining

Pendants.
And carry this with you.
This is a treasure passed down

by the families of the wise
men
. I want you to have it.
So, you got the Pendant of
Courage! Then I shall tell you
more of the legend...

Generations ago, an order of
knights protected Hylian
royalty
. These Knights of

Hyrule were also guardians
of the Pendant of Courage.

It has been said that whenever
disaster waylays the royal
family, a Hero shall emerge

from the bloodline of the
Knights of Hyrule...

Unfortunately, most of them

were destroyed in the great
war against evil that took
place when the seven sages

created their seal, so it
was thought a hero would
never again emerge...

But lo! I believe you are our
hero, Link! Find
the
remaining Pendants.

And carry this with you.
It is a treasure passed down
by the families of the sages.

I want you to have it.

Sahasrahla, if you talk to him only after beating East Palace  
You are correct, young man!
I am Sahasrahla, the village
elder and a descendent of the

seven wise men.
... ... ... What?
Link, I'm surprised a young

man like you is looking for the
sword of evil's bane. Not just
anyone can use that sword.

According to the tales handed
down by the Hylia, only the
Hero who has destroyed three

great evils and won the three
Pendants can wield the sword...
... ... ...

I see you have acquired the
Pendant of Courage. I will tell
you about the legend behind it.

Three or four generations ago,
an order of knights protected
the royalty of the Hylia.

These Knights Of Hyrule were
also guardians of the Pendant
Of Courage.

Unfortunately, most of them
were destroyed in the great
war against evil that took

place when the seven wise men
created their seal. Among the
descendants of the Knights Of

Hyrule a hero must appear.
...I see. Link, I believe you.
You should get the remaining

Pendants.
And carry this with you.
This is a treasure passed down

by the families of the wise
men. I want you to have it.
You are correct, young man!
I am Sahasrahla, the village
elder and a descendent of the

seven sages.
... ... ... What?
Link, I'm surprised that one

as young as you is seeking the
sword of evil's bane. Not just
anyone can use that sword.

According to the tales handed
down by the Hylians, only the
Hero who has destroyed three

great evils and won the three
Pendants can wield the sword...

I see you have acquired the
Pendant of Courage. I will tell
you about the legend behind it.

Generations ago, an order of
knights protected Hylian
royalty.

These Knights of Hyrule were
also guardians of the Pendant
of Courage.

It has been said that whenever
disaster waylays the royal
family, a Hero shall emerge

from the bloodline of the
Knights of Hyrule...
Unfortunately, most of them

were destroyed in the great
war against evil that took
place when the seven sages

created their seal, so it
was thought a hero would
never again emerge...

But lo! I believe you are our
hero, Link! Find the
remaining Pendants.

And carry this with you.
It is a treasure passed down
by the families of the sages.

I want you to have it.

Sahasrahla, as you beat other dungeons  
A helpful item is hidden in the
cave on the east side of Lake
Hylia. Get it!
An item that shall aid you is
hidden in the cave on the east
side of Lake Hylia. Go find it!
Other relatives of the wise men
are hiding from the evil
wizard's followers.

You should find them.
Other relatives of the seven
sages
are also hiding
from the wizard's followers.

You should seek them, as well.

Incredible! At last you have
the three Pendants... Now, you
should go to the Lost Woods.

If you are the true Hero, the
sword itself will select you.
... ... ...
 
I am too old to fight.
I can only rely on you.
I am but an old man.
I can't even grip the hilt
of my sword...

You are all I have to rely on.

Second Pendant, Desert of Mystery  
Aginah, if you haven't gotten the Book of Mudora  
I am Aginah. I sense something
is happening in the Golden Land
the seven wise men sealed...

This must be an omen of the
Great Cataclysm foretold by
the people of Hylian blood...

... ... ...
The prophecy says, "The Hero
will stand in the desert holding

the Book Of Mudora."
If you have the Book Of Mudora
you can read the language of

the Hylia People.
It should be in the house of
books in the village...

You must get it!
If you are the person who will
be The
Hero...
I am Aginah. I sense something
is happening in the Golden Land
the seven sages sealed...

This must be an omen of the
Great Cataclysm foretold by
the people of Hylian blood...

... ... ...
The prophecy says, "The Hero
will stand in the desert holding

the Book of Mudora."
If you have the Book of Mudora
you can read the language of

the Hylian people.
It should be in the house of
books in the village...

You must get it!
If you are indeed the Hero...

Aginah, after you get the Book of Mudora  
Aha! It is the Book Of Mudora.
With it, you can read the
language of the Hylia people.
Aha! It is the Book of Mudora.
With it, you can read the
language of the Hylian people.
Aginah, after you get the Master Sword (?)  
You are the true Hero...
I believe that you will return
peace to this land again.
You are the true Hero...
I believe that you will return
peace to this land.
Inscription in front of Desert Palace  
To open the way to go forward,
Make your wish here
And it will be granted.
To open the way to go forward...
Make your wish here...
And it will be granted.
Sahasrahla, in Desert Palace  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
You must never fail to find all
the treasures in each dungeon.
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
Be sure to find the treasures
hidden in each dungeon.
Aginah, after beating Desert Palace  
Your trial in the desert has
made you stronger. The blood
of the Hero must be in your

veins...
Your trial in the desert has
made you stronger. The blood
of the Hero must be in your

veins...

Not sure if this one is really Aginah  
You have collected the three
Pendants.
If you are indeed the Hero who

has Wisdom, Courage and Power,
the Master Sword sleeping in
the forest will be yours.
 
Third Pendant, Tower of Hera  
Sign by Death Mountain  
DANGER!
Do not enter Death Mountain
without the King's permission!
DANGER!
Do not enter Death Mountain
without the king's permission!
Old man on Death Mountain  
I don't know who you are, but
if you are going to go up
the mountain, will you take me

with you? I lost my lamp,
so...
I don't know who you are, but
if you are going to go up
the mountain, will you take me

with you? I lost my lamp,
so...

Uhhh... Watch your step.
There are holes in the ground.
Could you turn right here?

Young man, are you also going
to the mountain to look for the
Golden Power?

Just ahead is a mountain full
of monsters. Many people have
vanished in this mountain while

looking for the Golden Power.



I don't want to steer you
wrong, so please don't get too
involved in such a mad quest.
Uhhh... Watch your step.
There are holes in the ground.
Could you turn right here?

Young man, are you also going
to the mountain to look for the
Golden Power?

Just ahead is a mountain full
of monsters. Many people have
vanished in this mountain while

looking for the Golden Power.

I don't want to steer you
wrong, so please don't get too
involved in such a mad quest.

Uhh... There must be a Heart in
the bottle.
 
Uhh... Turn right here... ...
You know, I have a
granddaughter who is your

age... The King took her to the
castle and she never returned.
Kidnapping those maidens must

be part of the wizard's plot!
I'm sure he is trying to
somehow
use the power of the

descendants of the wise
men
...
Uhh.. Turn right here... ...
You know, I have a
granddaughter who is your

age... The king took her to the
castle and she never returned.
Kidnapping those maidens must

be part of the wizard's plot!
I'm sure he is trying somehow
to
use the power of the

descendants of the seven
sages
...

The missing maidens are still
alive somewhere. I believe that
a Hero will rescue them...

I wait for that day...
Uhh... These are dangerous
times... I talked too much.

Anyway... Thank you for your
kindness
to an old man like me.
Uhh... I wanted to give you

this. If you wander into
a magical transporter, gaze
into this mirror.
The missing maidens are still
alive somewhere. I believe that
a Hero will rescue them...

I wait for that day...
Uhh... These are dangerous
times... I've talked too much.

Anyway... Thank you for being
kind
to an old man like me.
Uhh... I wanted to give you

this. If you wander into
a magical transporter, gaze
into this mirror.

The wizard has deceived the
King, and now he is trying to
open the way to the

Dark World. To complete
your quest, you will need
the Moon Pearl, which is in the

tower on top of the mountain.
All I can do for you now is to
comfort your weariness...

Come back here any time.
The wizard has deceived the
king, and now he is trying to
open the way to the

Dark World. To complete
your quest, you will need
the Moon Pearl, which is in the

tower on top of the mountain.
All I can do for you now is
comfort your weariness...

Come back here any time.

Sahasrahla, inside Death Mountain  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
You must somehow make your
way to the top of Spectacle

Rock. From there you can
reach the Tower of Hera on
top of Death Mountain.
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
You must somehow make your
way to the top of Spectacle

Rock. From there you can
reach the Tower of Hera on
top of Death Mountain.

Bouncy ball in Dark World  
Oh? Who are you, Mr. Bunny?
This world is like the real
world, but evil has twisted it.


The Golden Power is what
changed your shape to reflect
what is in your heart and mind.


I am always changing my mind,
so I turned into a ball...
But if you have a ball called

the Moon Pearl, you can keep
your original shape here.
Whoa-oh! Tumble tumble...
Hey! You were turned into
a bunny...

The terrain in this world looks
like the terrain in our world,
but it's just a little different.

And anyone who wanders into
this land is changed to a shape
that reflects his true nature.

I'm always changing my mind,
so I turned into a ball...
But if you have a ball called

the Moon Pearl, you can keep
your original shape here.

You didn't change your shape?
You aren't just a normal guy
,
are you?
Whoa! Hey! You haven't
transformed! You're no
ordinary guy
, are you?
Guy kicking ball  
What do you want?!
Do you have something to say
to me, silly rabbit?!

I came here to get the Power
Of Gold
but now I'm a freak and
I can't go back to the real

world
! If I only had the Moon
Pearl from the Tower Of Hera, I
could go back to my original

shape
! I've got good reason
to be stressed out!
So back off! Shoo shoo!
Hey! What do you want?!
Do you have something to say
to me, silly rabbit?!

I came here to get the Golden
Power
, but I can't go back to
the real world like this
!

If I only had the Moon Pearl
from the Tower of Hera... Then
I could change back to the

way I was! I've got good
reason to be stressed out!
So back off! Now scram!

WOW! Your shape didn't change!
You got the Moon Pearl, huh?
WOW! Your shape didn't change!
You got the Moon Pearl, huh?
Sahasrahla, in Tower of Hera  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla the
elder. I have some advice...
In the dungeons, you can gaze

into the Magic Mirror to return
to the entrance at any time.
Do not forget this!
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla the
elder. I have some advice...
In the dungeons, you can gaze

into the Magic Mirror to return
to the entrance at any time.
Do not forget this!

Link, it is I, Sahasrahla the
elder. An orb known as the
Moon Pearl is in this tower.

Whoever holds the Moon Pearl is
protected so that his form will
not change in the Dark World.

You must find it and escape
from the tower!
Don't forget the Moon Pearl...
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla the
elder. An orb known as the
Moon Pearl is in this tower.

He who holds the Moon Pearl
is protected, and his form will
not change in the Dark World.

You must find it and escape
from the tower!
Don't forget the Moon Pearl...

Old man on Death Mountain, after Tower of Hera  
The Moon Pearl will protect its
bearer from the magical air of
the Golden Land, so you can

keep your human shape there.
All I can do for you now is
comfort your weariness...

Come back here any time.
The Moon Pearl will protect its
bearer from the magical air of
the Golden Land, so you can

keep your human shape there.
All I can do for you now is
comfort your weariness...

Come back here any time.

Link, I think the wizard
connected the two worlds
somewhere around the castle.

All I can do for you now is to
comfort your weariness...
Come back here any time.
Link, I think the wizard has
created a portal between
the
two worlds somewhere near the

castle. All I can do for you now
is to comfort your weariness...
Visit me any time.

Master Sword, Agahnim  
Lumberjacks  
Yo Link! A mysterious fog
has recently fallen over the
forest. We have to be careful!
Yo Link! A mysterious fog
has recently fallen over the
forest. We have to be careful!
Maybe it's nothing, but this
tree feels kind of strange as
we cut it...
Maybe it's nothing, but this
tree feels kind of strange as
we cut it...
Yo! The fog in the forest is
clearing. Thank you! We can
go there again! Hey brother!
 
-Not- getting the Master Sword  
This is it! The Master Sword!
... ... ...
No, this can't be it... Too bad.
This is it! The Master Sword!
... ... ...
No, this can't be it... Too bad.
Inscription on Master Sword pedestal  
The Hero's triumph on
Cataclysm's Eve
Wins three symbols of virtue.

The Master Sword he will then
retrieve
,
Keeping the Knight's line true.
The Hero's triumph on
Cataclysm's Eve
wins three symbols of virtue.

The Master Sword he then retrieves,
keeping the Knight's line true.

Sahasrahla  
Suddenly, Sahasrahla contacts
you telepathically...

... ... ...

Link, it is extraordinary
that you won the Master Sword
that makes evil retreat...


With this shining sword, I
believe you can deflect the
wizard's evil powers.



The destiny of this land
is in your hands.

Please, Link...
Sahasrahla's voice echoes
from the void...

... ... ...

Link, you have done well
to obtain the evil-banishing
blade, the Master Sword...

The power that shines in it
is now yours to wield!

With it, you should be able to
thwart the magic of the evil
wizard Agahnim.

The destiny of this land
is in your hands.

Please, Link...

Zelda contacting Link  
Link! Help! The soldiers
are coming to Sanctuary!
AIEEEEEEE!

... ... ...
Link! Help! The soldiers
are coming to the Sanctuary!
AIEEEEEEE!

... ... ...
Loyal Sage, last words  
Link! You are a second too
late. I have failed... Zelda...
The soldiers have

abducted her.
They have taken her to
the castle.


You must find her before the
wizard works his magic.
Please...You are our only hope...
Link! If only you had come
sooner... A group of soldiers
was here...

They took Princess Zelda. I
fear they have taken her to
the highest room in the tower.

They mean to sacrifice her!
You must find her before the
wizard works his magic.

Please, Link...
You are our only hope...

Sahasrahla, in Hyrule Castle  
Listen well, Link.
Even with the Master Sword,
you cannot inflict physical

harm on the wizard.
You must find a way to return
his own evil magic power to him.
Listen well, Link.
Even with the Master Sword,
you cannot inflict physical

harm on the wizard.
You must find a way to return
his own evil magic power to him.

Agahnim  
Ahah... Link!
I have been waiting for you!
Heh heh heh...

I was hoping I could make Zelda
vanish in front of your eyes.

Behold! The last moment of

Princess Zelda!
Aha... Link!
I have been waiting for you!
Heh heh heh...

I thought I would make Zelda
vanish before you.

Behold! Princess Zelda's

final breath!

Ho ho ho... With this, the
seal of the seven wise men is
at last broken.

It is now only a matter of time
before evil power covers this
land...

After all, the legendary Hero
cannot defeat us, the tribe of
evil, when we are armed with

the Power of Gold.
Ho ho ho... Now, I must go!
Ho ho ho... With this, the
seal of the seven sages is
at last broken.

It is now only a matter of time
before evil power covers this
land completely...

After all, the legendary Hero
cannot defeat us, the tribe of
evil, when we are armed with

the Power of Gold.
Ho ho ho... Now, I must go!

Oh, so?... You mean to say you
would like to be totally
destroyed? Well, I can
make

your wish come true!
Ho ho! You seem to want me
to finish you off!
Then allow me to
make

your wish come true!

Grrrrugh! Well met! Like the
true Hero that you are...

But I am not ready to admit

defeat yet. I will draw you
into the Dark World!
Grrrrugh! Well met, "Hero"!
But I am not ready to admit

defeat yet...
I will draw you into the
Dark World!

Sahasrahla  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
I am communicating to you
across the void through

telepathy... The place where
you now stand was the Golden
Land, but evil power turned it

into the Dark World. The
wizard has broken the wise
men's
seal and opened a gate

to link the worlds
at Hyrule Castle
. In
order to save this half of the

world, the Light World, you
must win back the Golden
Power. You must also rescue

the seven maidens who Agahnim
sent to the Dark World. As
members of the blood-line of

the seven wise men
, they have
power that will surely help you.
The maidens are locked in

hidden dungeons full of evil
creatures and dangerous traps.
The Palace of Darkness should

be your first goal in this world!
Link, I can rely on only
you
. Please make this old

man's wishes come true.
I beg you!
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
I am communicating with you
across the void through

telepathy... The place where
you now stand was the Golden
Land, but evil power turned it

into the Dark World. The
wizard has broken the sages'
seal and turned the gate to

Hyrule Castle into a portal
linking that world to this
. In
order to save this half of the

world, the Light World, you
must win back the Golden
Power. You must also rescue

the seven maidens who Agahnim
sent to the Dark World. As
descendants of the seven

sages, they have power that
will surely aid you.
The maidens are locked in

hidden dungeons full of evil
creatures and dangerous traps.
The Palace of Darkness should

be your first goal in this world!
Link, you are our last
hope
. Please make this old

man's wishes come true.
I beg you!

But I sense your helplessness...
Before you go any further,
find the Moon Pearl on

Death Mountain. It will protect
you from the Dark World's
magic so you can keep your

heroic figure.
 
Palace of Darkness  
Tree in Palace of Darkness area  
You're new here, aren't you?
Did you come here looking for
the Power Of Gold?

Well, you're too late. It will
obey only the first person who
touches it.

The man who last claimed the
Power Of Gold wished for this
world. It reflects his heart.

Yes, I came here because of
greed for the Golden Power,
and look what happened to me...

To restore the Golden Land, a
person worthy of the Golden
Power must defeat the man who

created this place...
Until that time, I am stuck in
this bizarre shape.

But what a mischievous thing
to leave lying around...
The Power of Gold...

Triforce...
You're new here, aren't you?
Did you come here looking for
the Power of Gold?

Well, you're too late. It will
obey only the first person who
touches it.

The man who last claimed the
Power of Gold wished for this
world. It reflects his heart.

Yes, I came here out of greed
for the Golden Power, and
look what happened to me...

To restore the Golden Land, a
person worthy of the Golden
Power must defeat the man who

created this place...
Until that time, I am stuck in
this bizarre shape.

But what a mischievous thing
to leave lying around...
The Power of Gold...

Triforce...
Kiki the monkey  
I'm Kiki the monkey ki ki!
I love Rupees more than
anything. Can you spare me

10 Rupees?

What will you do?
Give him 10 Rupees
Never give him anything
I'm Kiki the monkey, ki ki!
I love Rupees more than
anything. Can you spare me

10 Rupees?

What will you do?
Give him 10 Rupees
Never give him anything
Ki ki! Harumph! I have no
reason to talk to you, then.
Bye bye! Kik ki ki!
Ki ki! Harumph! I have no
reason to talk to you, then.
Bye bye! Kik ki ki!
Ki ki ki ki! Good choice! I
will accompany you for a while.
Kik kiki!
Ki ki ki ki! Good choice! I
will accompany you for a while.
Kik ki ki!
Ki ki ki! If you give me 100
Rupees, I will open the
entrance for you. Ki ki ki!

What will you do?
Ask him to open it
Try to open it yourself
Ki ki ki! If you give me 100
Rupees, I will open the
entrance for you. Kik ki ki!

What will you do?
Ask him to open it
Try to open it yourself
Ki ki ki! Hmph!
Do it yourself, then!
Kik ki ki!
Ki ki ki! Hmph!
Do it yourself, then!
Ki ki ki!
Ki ki! Good choice! Then I get
100 of your Rupees. Kik ki ki!
Ki ki! Good choice! Then I get
100 of your Rupees. Kik ki ki!
Ki ki? What are you doing?
I don't want to go there!
 
Zelda, contacting Link from a tile in Dark Palace  
Link, can you hear me?
It's me, Zelda. I am locked in
Turtle Rock on top of Death

Mountain. I know you are doing
your best, but please hurry...
Link, can you hear me?
It's me, Zelda. I am locked in
Turtle Rock on top of Death

Mountain. I know you are doing
your best, but please hurry...
Maiden in Dark Palace  
Link, because of you, I can
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

...This world used to be the
Golden Land where the Triforce
was hidden.

But because Ganon, the boss
of
thieves, wished it the world
was transformed...

I'm sure he's intending to
conquer even our Light World
after building his power here.

He is trying to open a larger
gate between worlds near the
castle using our powers.


But the gate is not open
completely
yet...
If we seven maidens come

together
, we can break the
barrier around Ganon's hiding
place.

I will tell you where the other
girls are held. I believe you
will destroy Ganon.

I will return to my original
form at that time.
... ... ... ... ...

Link, because of you, I've
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

...This world was once the
Golden Land where the Triforce
was hidden.

But because Ganon, the leader
of the
thieves, wished it, this world
was transformed...

I'm sure he's intending to
conquer even our Light World
after building his power here.

His hope is to use us maidens
and the power of hte sages
that has been passed on to us

as the key to open a larger
gate between the worlds near
Hyrule Castle
.

But the gate is not
completely open yet...
There is still time.

Together, we seven maidens
can break the barrier that
protects
Ganon's hiding place.

I can tell you where the other
girls are held. I believe you
will destroy Ganon.

I will return to my original
form at that time.
... ... ... ... ...

May the way of the Hero lead
to the Triforce.
May the way of the Hero lead
to the Triforce.
Swamp Palace  
Sahasrahla, in Swamp Palace  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
Objects exist simultaneously in
both worlds with similar shapes.


If the form of a thing changes,
it will affect
the shape of its
twin in the other world.
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla.
Objects in the Light and Dark
Worlds mimic one another.

If the form of a thing changes
in one world, it will change the
shape of its twin in the other.

Maiden in Swamp Palace  
Link, because of you, I can
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

...The Triforce will grant the
wishes of whoever touches it,
as long as that person lives...

That is why it was hidden in
the Golden Land. Only a select
few knew of its location,

but at some point that
knowledge was lost...
The person who rediscovered

the Golden Land was
Ganondorf the evil thief.
Luckily, he couldn't figure out

how to return to the Light
World...
...Well, remember that you

have magical powers, which only
The Hero can make the most of!
There are some other magical

warping points like the one you
saw on Death Mountain.
By using them you can go

between the two worlds and
find the evils hidden in the
Dark World. You are the only

one who can destroy
Ganondorf, the thief-no,
Ganon, the evil King Of

Darkness!
Link, thanks to you I was
able to escape from the
clutches of evil. Thank you!

...The Triforce will grant the
wishes of whoever touches it,
as long as that person lives...

That is why it was hidden in
the Golden Land. Only a select
few were told of its location,

but at some point that
knowledge was lost...
The person who rediscovered

the Golden Land was
an evil thief named Ganondorf.
Luckily, he couldn't figure out

how to return to the Light
World...

...Well, remember that you
have magical powers, which only
the Hero can make use of!

There are some other magical
warping points like the one you
saw on Death Mountain.

By using them you can go
between the two worlds and
find the evils hidden in the

Dark World. You are the only
one who can destroy
Ganondorf, the thief... No!

Ganon, the evil King of
Darkness!
Skull Woods  
Maiden in Skull Woods  
Link, because of you, I can
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

...Do you know the prophecy of
the Great Cataclysm?
This is the way I heard it...

If a person who has an evil
heart gets the Triforce, a Hero
is destined to appear...

...and he alone must face the
person who began the Great
Cataclysm.

If the evil one destroys the
Hero, nothing can save the
world from his wicked reign.

Only a person of the Knights Of
Hyrule, who protected the
royalty of Hylia, can become

the Hero... You are of their
blood-line, aren't you? Then
you must rescue

Zelda without fail.
Link, thanks to you, I was
able
to escape the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

...Do you know the prophecy of
the Great Cataclysm?
This is the way I heard it...

If a person with an evil
heart gets the Triforce, a Hero
is destined to appear...

...and he alone must face the
person who unleashed the
Great Cataclysm.

If the evil one destroys the
Hero, nothing can save the
world from his wicked reign.

Only a member of the Knights
of Hyrule, who protected the
Hylian royalty, can become

the Hero... You are of their
bloodline, aren't you? Then
you must rescue

Zelda without fail!

Village of Outcasts  
Signs in Village of Outcasts  
This is the Village Of Outcasts.
People without Rupees are not
welcome here.
This is the Village of Outcasts.
People without Rupees are not
welcome here.
Zelda  
Link... It's me, Zelda...
Don't be deceived by the magic
of Blind the Thief! Be careful!
Link... It's me, Zelda...
Don't be deceived by the magic
of Blind the Thief! Be careful!
False maiden  
Ohh, thank you very much!
You saved my life. Please take
me outside.
Ohh, thank you so much!
You saved my life. Please take
me outside.
Err... Wait a minute...
Please don't go this way.
Err... Wait a minute...
Please don't go this way.
Gyaaah!
Too bright!
Gyaaah!
Too bright!
Maiden in Village of Outcasts  
Link, because of you, I can
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

As the wise men sealed the way
to the Dark World, the Knights
Of Hyrule defended them from

the attacks of evil monsters.

I heard that the Knights Of
Hyrule were nearly wiped out in
that battle...

You are perhaps the last one
to carry on the blood-line of
the Knights...

It is ironic that the last one in
the line has the potential to
become the Hero of legend.

Surely you can destroy Ganon!
Link, thanks to you, I was
able to escape the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

As the sages sealed the way
to the Dark World, the Knights
of Hyrule defended them from

the attacks of evil monsters.

I heard that the Knights of
Hyrule were nearly wiped out in
that battle...

You are perhaps the last one
to carry on the bloodline of
those knights...

It's ironic that the last one in
the line has the potential to
become the Hero of legend.

Surely you can destroy Ganon!

Ice Palace  
Sahasrahla, in Ice Palace  
Link, the magic flames will
protect you inside this icy
dungeon.
Listen to my words, Link...
The magic flames will protect
you inside this icy dungeon.
You cannot destroy the
Skeleton Knight with the sword
alone. When he collapses, he is

vulnerable to another weapon.
You cannot destroy the
Skeleton Knight with the sword
alone. When he collapses, he is

vulnerable to another weapon.

Link, do not use all your
magic power if you do not
possess the Medicine Of Magic
.

Now, get ready to go into the
depths of this dungeon.
Link, you must not exhaust
your magic power. You will
have need of it ahead.

If you do not have possess the
Medicine of Magic, then proceed
with caution.

Do not overexert yourself...

Maiden in Ice Palace  
Link, because of you, I can
escape from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

They say the Hylia people
controlled mysterious powers,
as did the seven wise men.

But the blood of the Hylia has
become thin over time. We who
carry the blood of the seven

wise men
do not possess strong
power any more
, either.

Our powers will increase if we
mix the courage of the Knights
with the wisdom of the wise

men.
Only a short time remains
until
the gate at the castle
linking the worlds opens

completely. If you defeat
Ganon, this world will vanish
and the Triforce will wait for

a new holder.
I believe in you...
Good luck!
Link, thanks to you, I was
able
to escape the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

They say the Hylian people
mastered mysterious powers,
as did the seven sages.

But the blood of the Hylia has
grown thin over time. And we
who carry the blood of the

sages do not possess our
ancestors' powers
, either.

But our power will increase if
we mix the courage of the
knights with the wisdom of the

sages! Perhaps there is
still a way in which we can
help you.

But there is little time before
the gate at the castle linking
the worlds opens completely.

If you defeat Ganon, this
world will vanish, and the
Triforce will wait

for a new master.
I believe in you...
Good luck!

Misery Mire  
Beetle thing  
Heh heh. Thank you. As a
matter of fact, monster magic
is making it rain in the swamp.

If you can move the air with
more force than the monsters,
the rain may stop.
Heh heh. Thank you. As a
matter of fact, monster magic
is making it rain in the swamp.

If you can move the air with
more force than the monsters,
the rain may stop.
Sahasrahla  
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla
the elder! You must set fire
to four torches to open

the way forward.
Link, it is I, Sahasrahla
the elder! Set the four
torches alight and the way

ahead shall surely open.

Maiden in Misery Mire  
Link, because of you, I can
escape
from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

Ganon captured us because he
couldn't break the seal of the
wise men with his power alone.

And then, using the wizard
Agahnim as his pawn, he drew us
to the Dark World.

After cracking the seal with
our powers, he sealed us inside
of these crystals.

He then gave us to his loyal
monsters. But Ganon didn't
plan on you getting this far.

Now, Princess Zelda is waiting
for you inside of Turtle Rock.
Please hurry!
Link, because of you, I've
escaped
from the clutches of
the evil monsters. Thank you!

Ganon captured us because he
couldn't break the seal of the
sages with his power alone.

And then, using the wizard
Agahnim as his pawn, he drew us
to the Dark World.

After cracking the seal with
our powers, he sealed us inside
of these crystals.

He then gave us to his loyal
monsters. But Ganon didn't
plan on you getting this far.

Now, Princess Zelda is waiting
for you inside of Turtle Rock.
Please hurry!

Turtle Rock  
Sahasrahla  
Link, do you possess the
Medicine of Magic? If not, I
recommend against going any

further.
Link, do you possess the
Medicine of Magic? If not, I
recommend against going any

further.

Zelda, in Turtle Rock  
I appreciate your coming so far
to rescue me. As I thought,
you are the legendary Hero.

I have felt this from the first
time we met.
... ... ...

Ganon is waiting inside of his
tower to pass through the
gate linking the two worlds.

Once Ganon enters the Light
World, it is unlikely that
anyone can stop him.

But if he stays in the closed
space of this world, you can
find him wherever he runs.

Now, go to the Tower Of
Ganon
! We will use our
combined powers to break the

barrier.
Let's return peace to
the country without fail...
... ... ...
I appreciate your coming so far
to rescue me. As I thought,
you are the legendary Hero.

I have felt this from the first
time we met.
... ... ...

Ganon is inside of his tower,
waiting
to pass through the
gate linking the two worlds.

Once Ganon enters the Light
World, it is unlikely that
anyone can stop him.

But if he is kept in the closed-
off
space of this world, you can
find him wherever he runs.

Now, take the seven crystals
to Ganon's Tower
! Our
combined powers will break his

barrier! Let us return peace to
the country and smiles to the
faces of the people!

Zelda, if you haven't rescued all the maidens yet  
I appreciate your coming so far
to rescue me. As I thought,
you are the legendary Hero.

I have felt this from the first
time we met.
... ... ...

Ganon is waiting inside of his
tower to pass through the
gate linking the two worlds.

Once Ganon enters the Light
World, it is unlikely that
anyone can stop him.

But if he stays in the closed
space of this world, you can
find him wherever he runs.

Some maidens still need your
help, though. Once you rescue
them all, go to Ganon's Tower.

We who are of the blood-line of
the wise men will then use our
power to break

Ganon's barrier!
Link... You must return
peace to this country...
 
nGanon's Tower, Pyramid of Power  
Fairy Queen in Pyramid of Power  
You are an honest person.
I like you.
I will give you something

important...
These are the Silver Arrows.
To give Ganon his last

moment
, you definitely need
them! I know I don't quite have
the figure of a faerie.

Ganon's cruel power
is to blame!
You must defeat Ganon!
You are an honest person.
I like you.
I will give you something

important...
These are the Silver Arrows.
To deal the final stroke

to Ganon, you definitely need
them! I know I don't quite have
the figure of a fairy...

Ganon's cruel power
is to blame!
You must defeat Ganon!

Zelda  
Link, we are going to break
the barrier of Ganon's Tower
with our power.
Link, we are going to break
the barrier of Ganon's Tower
with our power.
Agahnim  
Ho ho ho! It's great that you
could come all the way here,
Link.

I'm very happy to see you
again, but
you'd better believe that we

will not have a third meeting!
Prepare to meet your doom!
Ho ho ho! It's great that you
could come all the way here,
Link.

And while I'm very happy
to see you again...
you'd better believe that we

will not have a third meeting!
Prepare to meet your doom!

Sahasrahla, in Pyramid of Power  
When Ganon is stunned, give
him his last moment
with a
Silver Arrow!

Do you understand, Link?
When Ganon is stunned, seal
his fate
with a Silver Arrow!

Do you understand, Link?
Ganon  
I never imagined a boy like you
could give me so much trouble.
It's unbelievable that you

defeated my alterego, Agahnim
the Dark Wizard, twice!

But I will never give you the
Triforce. I will destroy you
and make my wish to conquer

both Light and Dark Worlds
come true without delay.
I never imagined a boy like you
could give me so much trouble.
It's unbelievable that you

defeated my alter ego, Agahnim
the Dark Wizard, twice!

But I will never give you the
Triforce. I will destroy you
and make my wish to conquer

both Light and Dark Worlds
come true without delay.

You are doing well, lad. But
can you break through this
secret technique of Darkness?

En Garde!
You are doing well, lad. But
can you break through this
secret technique of Darkness?

En garde!

Ending  
Essence of the Triforce  
Welcome, Link...
I am the Essence Of The
Triforce.

... ... ...

The Triforce will grant the
wishes in the heart and mind of
the person who touches it.

If a person with a good heart
touches it, it will make his good
wishes come true... If an evil-

hearted person touches it, it
grants his evil wishes.

The stronger the wish, the
more powerful the Triforce's
expression of that wish.

Ganon's wish was to conquer
the world. That wish changed
the Golden Land to the Dark

World.

Ganon was building up his
power here so he could conquer
the Light World and make his

wish come completely true.


But now, you have totally
destroyed Ganon
. His Dark
World will vanish.

The Triforce is waiting for a
new owner. Its Golden Power is
in your hands...

Now, touch it with a wish in
your heart
.
... ... ... ...

Welcome, Link...
I am the Essence of the
Triforce.

... ... ...

The Triforce will grant the
wishes in the heart and mind of
the person who touches it.

If a person with a good heart
touches it, it will make his good
wishes come true... If an evil-

hearted person touches it, it
grants his evil wishes.

The stronger the wish, the
more powerful the Triforce's
expression of that wish.

Ganon's wish was to conquer
the world. That wish changed
the Golden Land into

the Dark World.

After building up his power,
Ganon planned to go on to the
Light World to fulfill his wish.


But now that Ganon has been
destroyed
, his Dark World will
surely vanish.

The Triforce is waiting for a
new master. Its Golden Power is
in your hands...

Now, touch it and think of
the wish in your heart
.
... ... ... ...

Ending  
THE RETURN OF THE KING
HYRULE CASTLE

THE LOYAL SAGE
SANCTUARY

SAHASRALAH'S HOMECOMING
KAKARIKO TOWN

VULTURES RULE THE DESERT
DESERT PALACE

THE BULLY MAKES A FRIEND
MOUNTAIN TOWER

YOUR UNCLE RECOVERS
YOUR HOUSE

FLIPPERS FOR SALE
ZORA'S WATERFALL

THE WITCH AND ASSISTANT
MAGIC SHOP

TWIN LUMBERJACKS
WOODSMEN'S HUT

FLUTE BOY PLAYS AGAIN
HAUNTED GROVE

VENUS, QUEEN OF FAERIES
WISHING WELL

THE DWARVEN SWORDSMITHS
SMITHERY

THE BUG-CATCHING KID
KAKARIKO TOWN

THE LOST OLD MAN
DEATH MOUNTAIN

THE FOREST THIEF
LOST WOODS

AND THE MASTER SWORD
SLEEPS AGAIN...
FOREVER!

THE RETURN OF THE KING
HYRULE CASTLE

THE LOYAL SAGE
SANCTUARY

SAHASRALAH'S HOMECOMING
KAKARIKO VILLAGE

VULTURES RULE THE DESERT
DESERT PALACE

THE BULLY MAKES A FRIEND
MOUNTAIN TOWER

YOUR UNCLE RECOVERS
YOUR HOUSE

FLIPPERS FOR SALE
ZORA'S WATERFALL

THE WITCH AND ASSISTANT
MAGIC SHOP

TWIN LUMBERJACKS
WOODSMEN'S HUT

FLUTE BOY PLAYS AGAIN
HAUNTED GROVE

VENUS, QUEEN OF FAIRIES
WISHING WELL

THE DWARVEN SWORDSMITHS
SMITHY

THE BUG-CATCHING KID
KAKARIKO VILLAGE

THE LOST OLD MAN
DEATH MOUNTAIN

THE FOREST THIEF
LOST WOODS

AND THE MASTER SWORD
SLEEPS AGAIN...
FOREVER!

Credits  
Executive Producer
Hiroshi Yamauchi

Producer
Shigeru Miyamoto

Director
Takashi Tezuka

Script Writer
Kensuke Tanabe

Assistant Directors
Yasuhisa Yamamura
Yoichi Yamada

Screen Graphics Designers

Object Designers
Soichiro Tomita
Takaya Imamura

Back Ground Designers
Masanao Arimoto
Tsuyoshi Watanabe

Program Director
Toshihiko Nakago

Main Programmer
Yasunari Soejima

Object Programmer
Kazuaki Morita

Programmers
Tatsuo Nishiyama
Yuichi Yamamoto
Yoshihiro Nomoto
Eiji Noto
Satoru Takahata
Toshio Iwawaki
Shigehiro Kasamatsu
Yasunari Nishida

Sound Composer
Koji Kondo

Coordinators
Keizo Kato
Takao Shimizu

Printed Art Work
Yoichi Kotabe
Hideki Fujii
Yoshiaki Koizumi
Yasuhiro Sakai
Tomoaki Kuroume

English Script Writers
Daniel Owsen
Hiroyuki Yamada

Special Thanks To
Nobuo Okajima
Yasunori Taketani
Kiyoshi Koda
Takamitsu Kuzuhara
Hironobu Kakui
Shigeki Yamashiro

Director
Yoichi Yamada

Programming
Daiki Iwamoto
Kouichi Kawamoto
Naoki Koga
Yasunari Soejima

Sound Programming
Taiju Suzuki

Script
Kensuke Tanabe

Supervisor
Minoru Narita

Message Tool
Masahiro Nitta

Debug Support
Hironobu Kakui
Shingo Okamoto

Progress Management
Keizo Kato

North American Localization
Nate Bihldorff
Bill Trinen

Localization Management
Jeff Miller
Leslie Swan

Special Thanks
Super Mario Club
Megaman Club
NOA Engineering Debug Team
Original Zelda Staff

Producer
Takashi Tezuka

General Producers
Shigeru Miyamoto
Yoshiki Okamoto

Executive Producer
Satoru Iwata

Sidequests/Hearsay/Meetings

Quarreling Brothers  
Yeah Link, now I'm
quarreling with my younger
brother. I sealed the door to

his room.
 
So the doorway is open again...
OK OK, maybe I should make up
with my brother...
 
Hey Link, did you come from
my older brother's room? Is he
still angry?
 
King Zora and the Flippers  
Wah ha ha! What do you want,
little man? Do you have
something to ask me?

I want the flippers
I just dropped by
Wah ha ha! What do you want,
little man? Do you have
something to ask me?

I want the Flippers
I just dropped by
Wah ha ha! But I don't just
give flippers away for free.
I sell them for 500 Rupees a

pair.

What do you do?
Pay 500 Rupees
Quit after all
Wah ha ha! But I don't just
give flippers away for free.
I sell them for 500 Rupees a

pair.

What do you do?
Pay 500 Rupees
Quit after all
Wah ha ha! One pair of
flippers coming up. I will
give you a free bonus with

your purchase.
I will let you use the magic
water ways of the sea folk

which link lakes and rivers.
When you see a whirlpool, dive
into it. You never know where

you'll surface! Wah ha ha!
Wah ha ha! One pair of
Flippers coming up. I will
give you a free bonus with

your purchase.
I will let you use the magic
water ways of the sea folk

which link lakes and rivers.
When you see a whirlpool, dive
into it. You never know where

you'll surface! Wah ha ha!
Wade back this way when you
have more Rupees...
Wah ha ha! I'll see you again!
Wade back this way when you
have more Rupees...
Wah ha ha! I'll see you again!
Great! Whenever you want to
see my fishy face, you are
welcome here.

...
Wah ha ha! Good bye...!
Great! Whenever you want to
see my fishy face, you are
welcome here.

...
Wah ha ha! Good bye!
Dwarven Swordsmiths  
If my lost partner returns,
we can temper your sword,
but now, I can't do

anything for you.
 
Ribbit ribbit... Your body did
not change! You are not just
an ordinary guy, are you?

I used to live in Kakariko Town.
I wonder what my partner is
doing there without me...

Ribbit! I have a request of
you.
Please take me to my partner!

Please! Ribbit! Please!
Ribbit ribbit... Your body did
not change! You are not just
an ordinary guy, are you?

I used to live in Kakariko Town.
I wonder what my buddy is
doing there without me...

Ribbit! I have a request of
you. I beg you...
Please take me to my partner!

Please! Ribbit! Please!

Oh! Happy days are here again!
You found my partner!
... We are very happy now...

Drop by here again!
At that time, we will temper
your sword perfectly!
Oh! What is this?!?
You found my partner!
...Happy days are here again!

Drop by here again sometime!
Then we will temper your
sword perfectly!

Hey you!
Welcome!


Ask us to do anything!
Temper my sword
I just dropped by
Hey you!
Welcome!


Ask us for whatever you need!
Temper my sword
I just dropped by
I'll give you a big discount!
Sword Tempered... 10 Rupees
Wait a minute
I'll give you a big discount!
Sword Tempered... 10 Rupees
Wait a minute
Tempered, eh? Are you sure?
Yes
I changed my mind
 
All right, no problem.
We'll have to keep your sword
for a while.
All right, no problem.
We'll have to keep your sword
for a while.
I'm sorry, we're not done yet.
Come back after a while.
 
Your sword is tempered-up!
Now hold it!
Your sword is tempered!
Now hold it!
Well, we can't make it any
stronger than that... Sorry!
Well, we can't make it any
stronger than that... Sorry!
Drop by again anytime you
want to. Hi ho! Hi ho!
We're off to work!
Drop by again anytime you
want to. Yo ho! Yo ho!
Let's get to work!
Flute Boy  
Father  
...mumble mumble... My son
really liked to play the flute,
but
he went to look for the

Golden Power and has not
returned... ... ...
I wonder where he is and what

he is doing now?...
... Zzzzzz Zzzzzz
Ohhh... my poor flute-playing
son... How I miss the sound of
his flute
. He went to look for

the Golden Power but he has
not returned...

I wonder where he is and what

he's doing now?
...Zzzzzz Zzzzzz...

Flute Boy  
After wandering into this world
I turned into this shape.
... ... ...

I enjoyed playing the flute in
the original world...
... ... ...


There was a small grove where
many animals gathered. I want
to see that place again...

I buried my flute there with
some flower seeds.


Will you try to find it for me?
Yes
No way
After wandering into this world
I turned into this shape.
... ... ...

Back in my world, I played my
beloved flute day and night...

There was a small grove there

where the animals would gather
when I played. I would love
to
see that place again...

Before I came here I
buried my flute there, along

with some flower seeds.

Will you try to find it for me?
Yes
No way

Then I will lend you my shovel.
Good luck!
Then I will lend you my shovel.
Good luck!
... ... ...
I see. I won't ask you again...
Good bye.
... ... ...
I see. I won't ask you again...
Good-bye.
Did you find my flute?
... ... ...
Please keep looking for it...
 
Thank you, Link. But it
looks like I can't play my flute
any more. Please take it.

If by chance you go to the
village I lived in, please give
it to a tired old man you will

find there.
... ... ...
Well, my mind is getting

hazy...
Please let me hear the sound of
the flute one last time...
Thank you, Link. But it
looks like I can't play my flute
any more. Please take it.

If by chance you go to the
village I lived in, please give
it to a tired old man you will

find there.
... ... ...
Well, my mind is getting

hazy...
Please let me hear the sound of
the flute one last time...

Father  
Zzzzzzz Zzzzzzzz
... ... ...
Snore Zzzzzz Zzzzzz
Zzzzzzz Zzzzzzzz...
... ... ...
Snore... ...Zzzzzz Zzzzzz...
...mumble mumble... Oh? This
is my son's flute...!
Did you meet my son?

Where is he? Is he all right?
... ... ... ...


Oh, I see... Well, I can tell
what you want to say by
the
look in your eyes...
Mumble mumble... Oh? This
flute!
This is my son's flute!
Have you seen my son?

Where is he? Is he all right?
... ... ...

Oh... You don't need to say.
I understand just from
the
look in your eyes...

Would you keep the flute?
And will you play its sweet
melody for the bird in the

village square?
I beg of you, please!
My son would probably want it

this way...
...But still, I wish I could
see him once more...

Could you keep that flute?
Then you can play it

for the birds in town in my
son's stead.
Please do this for me.

It would make my son so happy.
...I just wish I could have
seen him one more time...

Fortune Teller  
Hmmm... You look like you might
have an interesting destiny...
May I tell your fortune?

I'll make it cheap...
Ask him to tell it
Not interested
 
Now I will take AB Rupees.
I hope you will be healthy.
Yeehah ha hah!
 
It is indeed a poor man who is
not interested in his future...
I'll be waiting for your return.
 
Hocus pocus!
You will find the elder
Sahasrahla...
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
You will open a desert lock with
the Book of Mudora.
 
Hocus pocus!
You will find a member of the
wise men's line in the desert.
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
You will find a mushroom lover
at the Magic Shop...
 
Hocus pocus!
You will meet Zora living in a
lake at the river's source...
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
The true Hero will find the
Moon Pearl in the

mountain tower.
 
Hocus pocus!
Even the mighty Master Sword
cannot harm the wizard's body.
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
The true Hero will jump into the
well near the smithy's shop.
 
Well, I have to say my condition
isn't very good today. But I
want you to come back again...
 
Hocus pocus!
You will meet a strange man
standing in the desert...
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
The gossip shop in the Dark
World has treasure for the

asking...
 
Hocus pocus!
You will find the smith's
partner in the

Village Of Outcasts.
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
You will find a treasure resting
in peace in the graveyard.
 
Hocus pocus!
You will buy a new kind of bomb
in the Bomb Shop.
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
You will find something inside
the pyramid of the Dark World.
 
Hocus pocus!
You will run into a barrier if
you try to enter

Ganon's tower.
 
Abracadabra alakazam!
You will need Silver Arrows to
give Ganon his last moment.
 
Trees in Dark World  
Quit bothering me! And watch
where you're going when you
dash around!
 
Wow! I haven't seen a normal
person in a few hundred years!
Let me talk to you for a while.
Wow! I haven't seen a normal
person in a few hundred years!
Let me talk to you for a while.
In Village of Outcasts  
Do you know about the
Gargoyle statue in the village?
People say they can hear a girl

calling for help from under the
statue. Isn't that a strange
story...
Do you know about the
Gargoyle statue in the village?
People say they can hear a girl

calling for help from under the
statue. Isn't that a strange
story...?

Location unknown  
Surprisingly, the Triforce
created this world to fulfill
Ganon's wish.

What is Ganon's wish,
you ask? It is to rule the
entire cosmos! Don't you think

it might be possible with the
power of the Triforce
behind you?
 
By Haunted Grove  
I once lived in the Lost Woods,
until the day I wandered into a
magic transporter...

The power of the Dark World
quickly turned me into this
tree shape...

I guess the two forests are
connected with each other...
I once lived in the Lost Woods,
until the day I wandered into a
magical transporter...

The power of the Dark World
quickly turned me into this
tree shape...

I guess the two forests are
connected with each other...

Strange Middle-Aged Guy  
Heh heh. Thank you. To tell
you the truth, I used to be a
thief in the Light World...

some of my fellow thieves went
into hiding because they were
afraid of being caught.

One of them was a master
locksmith, but now he is hiding
the fact that he was a thief...

...by pretending to be a
strange middle-aged guy!
Ha ha ha...
 
Hey kid, this is a secret hide-
out for a gang of thieves!
Don't enter without permission!

By the way, I heard that one
of our ex-members is staying
at the entrance to the Desert.
 
Pay no attention to the
average middle-aged man
standing by this sign.

Leave him alone!
 
... ... ... ... ... ...
... ... ...
 
Why did you take my sign? It
says plain as day to just leave
me alone! Sheeesh!
Why did you take my sign? It
says plain as day to just leave
me alone! Sheeesh!
I heard that you know I used to
be a thief, right?


Well, I'll open a chest for you.
Will you keep it secret from
everyone else?

Would you please promise ?
Promise not to tell
Tell it to everyone
 
OK, if that's the way you want
it, I hope you drag that chest
around forever!
 
Remember, you promised...
Don't tell anyone.
 
All right, bring that chest over
here... Seriously, keep this a
secret from everyone.
 
Cukeman  
Tra la la, look for
Sahasrahla.
... ... ...
 
Oh yah, you found Sahasrahla!
... ... ...
Good job la la!
 
Turning Cucco into woman in Kakariko  
Cluck cluck... What?!
You turned me into a human.
I can even speak!

Aha, it must be you who is
always teasing my friends.
The Weathercock is always

watching you harass them.
Well, this human shape is
uncomfortable for me.

Ahhh, I want to be a chicken
again! Cluck cluck...
 
Monster in circle of stones  
Curses to anyone who throws
something into my circle of
stones.
 
Was it you who disturbed my
peaceful nap? I will give this
to you if you go away!
 
I don't have any more good
presents for you. Take this
instead, pest!
 
Great Fairies  
I will sooth your wounds and
comfort your weariness...
Close your eyes and relax...
 
-Mysterious Pond-
Won't you throw something in?


What will you do?
Throw an item
Don't try it
 
Don't do it!  
Don't do it!  
I will give this back to you
then. Don't drop it again.
 
How many Rupees will you toss?
BA Rupees
DC Rupees
 

Great Luck.
 

Good Luck.
 

A Little Luck.
 

Big Trouble.
 
For your reference, today you
will have
 
--POND OF HAPPINESS--
Throw some Rupees in and your
wishes will surely come true.

Do you want to throw Rupees?
Throw a few
Don't feel like it
 
Select an item using the
Control Pad and throw it using
the Y Button.
 
Hello there. Did you drop this?
Yes
No, I didn't
 
I like an honest person.
I will give you something better
in return.
 
Are you sure this is not yours?
Really, it isn't
To tell the truth, it is
 
Now, now, don't tell me a lie.
Please take it back.
 
I will make your wish come true.
I want to carry more Bombs
I want to carry more Arrows
 
Then I will increase your
carrying ability so you can
carry BA Bombs at maximum.

This is just a small happiness
I can give to you.
 
Then I will increase your
carrying ability so you can
carry BA Arrows at maximum.

This is just a small happiness
I can give to you.
 
I cannot grant any more wishes
for you, but a friend of mine
might be able to...

She lives in the Waterfall Of
Wishing near Zora's lake.
I will return your Rupees to

you. May you be happy...
 
Demon who gives you 1/2 Magic  
Hey! Blast you for waking me
from my deep, dark sleep!
...I mean, thanks a lot, sir!

But now I will get my revenge
on you. Get ready for it!
...Err, is that OK with you,

sir?
Hey! Blast you for waking me
from my deep, dark sleep!
...I mean, thanks a lot, sir!

But now I will get my revenge
on you. Get ready for it!
...Err, is that OK with you,

sir?

Heh heh heh! I laugh at your
misfortune! Now your magic
power will drop by one half!

Congratulations!
Now, do your best, even though
I'm sure it won't be enough!

Have a nice day! See you!
Heh heh heh! I laugh at your
misfortune! Now your magic
power will drop by one-half!

Congratulations!
Now, do your best, even though
I'm sure it won't be enough!

Have a nice day! See you!

Other Random Meetings/Advice  
Take some Rupees, but don't
tell anyone I gave them to you.
Keep it between us, OK?
 
Check out the cave east of
Lake Hylia. Strange and
wonderful things live in it...
 
You can earn a lot of Rupees
by defeating enemies. It's
the secret of my success...
 
Link, did you know that if
you destroy frozen enemies
with the Hammer, you will often

get a Magic Decanter?
 
I heard that using Bombs is the
best way to defeat the
one-eyed giants.

That's all I know!
 
Hey! I'll tell you a profitable
story if you pay me 20 Rupees.

How about it?
Pay Rupees
Don't want to hear it
 
Heh heh. I see. I'm not
interested in talking to people
who don't have Rupees...
 
Hah! Thank you. They say
there is a tiny circle of rocks
in the lake at the source of

the river. I don't know what
will happen, but it might be fun
to throw something into it...

Heh heh. See you...
Hah! Thank you. They say
there is a tiny circle of rocks
in the lake at the source of

the river. I don't know what
will happen, but it might be fun
to throw something into it...

Heh heh. See you...

Hah! Thank you. To tell you
the truth, I found incredible
beauty inside the pyramid,

but someone sealed the door.
You can't do anything with a
standard bomb, they say...
 
Yo! Link! You seem to be in
a heap of trouble, but this is
all I can give you.
 
I can't tell you details, but
it's not a convenient time for
me now. Come back here again.

Sorry.