The Hylian Annals

Resting in the deep caverns of Olde World Hyrule, was a destined child. This child, born with the goddesses’ power, would be the explanation of all cause. He was the cause of the creation of Hyrule, the forging of the Master Sword, the purpose of the Triforce, and the meaning of the Hero of Time.

Here, I retell the events of Finwë, the old translation of Link. His hair was blonde and his eyes were blue. He wears the same garments of the Hero of Time. The only difference was that no triforce dwelled withen him. The Triforce was not yet created. The boy had no mother or father. He was the son of the three Goddesses; Din, Goddess of Power, Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, Goddess of Courage.

Finwë carried a blade with him, and often used it in his favorite hobby; cutting grass. On one afternoon, while enjoying his favorite pastime, a human walked up to him. The boy had never seen one of his own kind, so, withdrawing his blade, stared at the stanger.

The stranger saw the boy and asked, “Why do you stare? Have you not seen a human?”

Finwë stared back, and shook his head from side to side. The only other things he had seen were the goddesses, and they weren’t humans. In fact, Finwë had never even heard of a human. Hi s curiosity rising, he asked, “What isa human, stranger? Am I a human? Or am I different?”

The stranger replied, “Humans are of the least powerful, kind, and exciting races that inhabit this earth. You are not a human. You, dear boy, are a hylian. Hylians have long, pointed ears to hear the goddesses, powerful magic, and are the most powerful of races. You should be proud. I, however, am a human. My name is Master Forger Smith. I am one of the greatest weapon forgers in all of Hyrule. Who are your guardians? I wish to meet them.”

“My guardians?” Finwë inquired. “What are my guardians?”

“Your guardians,” Smith started, “are the people that care for you.”

Finwë looked at the ground and answered in a soft voice, “Din, Nayru, and Farore.”

“What was that; I didn’t hear you?” Smith asked.

Finwë was scared. The goddesses had warned him not to tell a human that they cared for him. He did not know why. And he didn’t want to find out. But, even though the warning was stern, he replied with more confidence, “My caretakers are Din, Nayru, and Farore.”

Then the kind human who had been so helpful to Finwë’s understanding laughed out loud. It was strong and hearty, but it embarrassed Finwë.

“Din, Nayru, and Farore!” Smith chuckled through the excitement. “Now, boy, see here! Be serious, don’t joke, especially when it comes to the goddesses!”

“But. . . but it’s true!” the boy cried. “I am the son of the goddesses! I am no liar!” Now Finwë understood why the goddesses warned him. He utter embarrassment rose and rose until the boy could take it no more. He started to cry and ran in the opposite direction.

For the rest of the day, the boy wept in the small cottage the goddesses built for him. Then he heard the soft comforting voice of Farore.

“Finwë, what is wrong?” she asked. “You have never cried before. Please, I want to end it.”

“Farore,” Finwë started, I talked to a human. I told him that you, Din, and Nayru were my guardians. He laughed in my face, and I felt an unknown emotion. I ran from the man, after trying to tell him I wasn’t lying. I apologize for not heeding you word. Will you punish me?”

“No, Finwë,” Farore replied. “The human you talked to would never have understood. The emotion you felt was embarrassment. Who was the man?”

“He said his name was ‘Master Forger Smith’,” Finwë replied. “He said he is the greatest weapon forger of Hyrule.”

“I know that human,” Farore said. “Don’t worry, Finwë. He meant no harm. Now go to sleep. You have somthing you must do tomorrow.”

Finwë nodded and fell to his bed. He took off his boots, undid the guantlets, and slipped of his hat. Then he brought the covers over himself, laid his head on his pillow, and fell to sleep. His dreams were brimming with the laughter of Forger Smith.

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Finwë waited outside a beautiful building. He was ready, and his sword was equipped. It was dark and gloomy today. The clouds covered the sun. Finwë was only outside today because he was waiting for the doors of the building to open. He had no desire to stay out for long.

Finally, after much patience, the doors opened. The human forms of Din, Nayru, and Farore.

“Are you ready, Finwë?” Din asked. Finwë nodded, and followed the three goddesses in side the building.

“What is this place?” Finwë inquired.

The three goddesses replied with, “This is the Temple of Time. We built it for you.”

Finwë walked to the back of the temple and through a door at the back. He saw a pedestal for a sword.

“Finwë,” the goddesses started, “place your sword in the pedestal. Finwë nodded. He drew out his sword and put it in the pedestal. A bright light shone. Then, from the swords pommel, crawled three shadows. They slided past Finwë without his notice. Behind him, he heard a scream. Finwë turned quickly and his pupils shrank. There, behind himself, were three statues that looked exactly like Din, Nayru, and Farore. He pulled his sword out of the pedestal and ran to Farore.

He could here her saying, “Go to the village. Take the shield in front of the door. Uncurse us. Go to the the three temples; the Temples of the Goddesses. Go now.”

Finwë grabbed the shield, ran out the temple and to the village. Here beins the journey of Finwë, the cause of everything.

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