Ocarina of Time Story Overview
The story of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time centers around Link, the hero, as he battles the evil wizard Ganondorf to restore peace to Hyrule.
Key Characters
- Link: The hero of the story, tasked with defeating Ganondorf.
- Ganondorf: The Gerudo King and antagonist who seeks the Triforce to rule Hyrule.
- The Great Deku Tree: Link's mentor who first informs him of Ganondorf's curse.
- Princess Zelda: Provides crucial guidance and support to Link.
- Sheik/Impa: Assists Link on his quest.
- Sages: Key figures who Link must awaken to gain the power needed to defeat Ganondorf.
Plot Summary
Beginning of the Journey
- Navi the Fairy: Sent by the Great Deku Tree to inform Link of his destiny.
- Cursed Great Deku Tree: Link breaks the curse by defeating Queen Gohma.
- Meeting Princess Zelda: Link learns about the Spiritual Stones and the Ocarina of Time.
Quest for Spiritual Stones
- Zelda's Lullaby: Taught by Impa; leads Link to Kakariko Village.
- Goron's Ruby: Obtained after helping Darunia in Death Mountain.
- Zora's Sapphire: Acquired from Princess Ruto in Zora's Domain.
The Ocarina of Time
- Link retrieves the Ocarina of Time at Hyrule Castle.
- Song of Time: Learned to enter the Temple of Time.
The Hero's Transformation
- Seven-Year Sleep: Link awakens as the Hero of Time after removing the Master Sword.
- Ganondorf's Rule: World changed under Ganondorf’s control.
- Rauru, the Sage of Light: Guides Link to awaken the other Sages.
Awakening the Sages
Link travels to temples to awaken the Sages:
- Forest Temple: Saria becomes the Sage of the Forest.
- Fire Temple: Darunia becomes the Sage of Fire.
- Water Temple: Ruto becomes the Sage of Water.
- Shadow Temple: Impa becomes the Sage of Shadow.
- Spirit Temple: Nabooru becomes the Sage of Spirit.
Final Confrontation
- Revelation of Sheik: Sheik is revealed to be Zelda.
- Ganon's Castle: Link enters with the help of a bridge created by the Sages.
- Final Battle with Ganondorf: Utilizes Master Sword and Light Arrows.
- Ganon's True Form: Defeated with the aid of Sages and Zelda.
Conclusion
- Ganon Sealed: Trapped in the Sacred Realm.
- Zelda's Farewell: Returns Link to his original time.
- Hyrule Celebrates: Peace restored, Link visits Zelda as a child again.
This summary captures the key narrative arc and essential plot points of the story in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.