The Isolated Plateau

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Overview
After BotW: descends the BotW:, the BotW: glides in on his BotW: to talk with him. Seeing the Tower, he notes that the two of them have an enigma in front of them. Once Link activated the Great Plateau Tower, it emerged from the ground along with the rest of the NaN Sheikah Towers. The Old Man likens it to a long-dormant power suddenly awakening.

The Old Man asks Link if anything odd happened on top of the Tower. If Link tells him that he heard a voice, he asks if Link recognized it. He is disappointed to hear that Link does not know the voice.

Changing the subject, the Old Man points out BotW: circling BotW:. He explains that, one hundred years ago, the Calamity brought BotW: to ruin. It appeared suddenly, destroying many innocent lives. While it has been just barely trapped in Hyrule Castle for a century, it has been building its strength and will soon be free.

The Old Man asks Link if he intends to go to the Castle. However, he informs Link that the BotW: is surrounded on all sides by sheers cliffs, and the only way down would be with a Paraglider. The Old Man notices Link's interest in it, so he decides to offer him a trade. This activates the Quest.

The Old Man has Link follow him to a nearby hill. He shows Link BotW:, saying it began to glow when the Sheikah Towers emerged. He believes there might be a treasure inside and tasks Link with retrieving it in exchange for the Paraglider.

Once Link has completed his first BotW: on the Great Plateau, the Old Man appears to congratulate him for obtaining a BotW:. When Link is confused as to how he knows this, he chalks it up to clairvoyance. He explains that the older one gets, the more difficult it can become forthem to see what it right before their eyes, but things that were once hidden can become crystal clear. However, he acknowledges that this may not be true for everyone.

According to the Old Man, the appearance of the Sheikah Towers and the awakening of the Ancient Shrines is all connected to the BotW:. He reveals that it has been some time since I last saw the Sheikah Slate. He explains that, long ago, a highly advanced race known as the BotW: lived in Hyrule, and their wisdom saved the kingdom several times over. It is said that their BotW: disappeared, but it is interesting to him that items have survived hidden away in Shrines.

The Old Man continues, saying there are more Ancient Shrines hidden all over Hyrule. He reveals there are three more Shrines on the Plateau, asking for the treasures in each of them in exchange for the Paraglider. If Link points out that this was not what he agreed to, the Old Man claims to have changed his mind. If Link wonders if he needs more now, the Old Man recalls that he never said there would only be one treasure.

Feeling generous, the Old Man gives Link a tip for finding more Ancient Shrines. He tells Link that it is best to survey the area from a high point, suggesting he try the top of the Great Plateau Tower. When Link asks if he is joking, the Old Man shares another trick with Link. Link can open the BotW: on the Sheikah Slate to instantly travel to place he has activated. He claims to have heard this some time ago, but he does not know if that is actually how it works.

After Link completes the fourth Ancient Shrine, the Old Man Paraglides down to meet him outside. He decides it is time to tell Link everything. He tells Link to imagine an "X", with each of its points being one of the shrines, and to find the spot where the lines intersect. There, he will be waiting for Link. He asks Link if he understands as he disappears into green lights.

The location the Old Man is referring to is the BotW:. He can be found in the room on top of it, waiting. When Link arrives, he congratulates him and says it is time to share his true identity. The Old Man reveals himself to be BotW:, the last king of Hyrule. With a flash, the Old Man's appearance changes to that of King Rhoam.

When the BotW: struck, King Rhoam lost his life. Since then, he has remained on the Plateau in the form of a spirit. The reason he kept his identity a secret from Link was to not overwhelm him while he memory was still fragile. He believes that Link is now ready to hear the tale of what happened one hundred years ago.

In an age long past, Calamity Ganon was once a man, but has has since been transformed into BotW:. Stories of Ganon were passed down in the form of legends and fairy tales. There was also a prophecy, stating "The signs of a resurrection of Calamity Ganon are clear. And the power to oppose it lies dormant beneath the ground."

Following the prophecy, excavations began on large areas of land. In the process, they found the NaN Divine Beasts, giant machines made to be piloted by warriors. In addition, they found the NaN Guardians, which coincided with ancient legends. Their research also informed them of an ancient princess with a sacred power and a knight chosen by the BotW:, who were able to seal Ganon away with the power of the relics.

One hundred years ago, a BotW: was set to inherit her sacred power, with a knight by her side. Four NaN Championss were selected and tasked with piloting their Divine Beasts. Just as the princess, the knight, and the Champions were on the brink of sealing away Calamity Ganon, when the Calamity responded with its own plan. Appearing from below Hyrule Castle, he took control of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts. The Champions and those residing in the Castle lost their lives, and the appointed knight collapsed while defending the princess. Hyrule was devastated by the Calamity.

The princess survived and faced Ganon on her own. The princess can be seen using her power on Calamity Ganon, telling Link he is their final hope and the fate of Hyrule rests with him. King Rhoam reveals that the princess was his daughter, BotW:, and Link was her fallen knight. When he collapsed, he was taken to the BotW:, which brought him back one hundred years later.

The voice Link has hear since he woke up are from Princess Zelda, calling out to him as she keeps Ganon restrained. Soon Zelda's power will be exhausted, and nothing will be left to stop Ganon from destroying Hyrule. King Rhoam feels ashamed to ask for Link's help when he could not save Hyrule himself, but he recognizes it is the only thing he can do. He begs Link to save Zelda and anhnihilate Calamity Ganon.

Even after a century, the Divine Beasts and the Guardians are still under the control of Calamity Ganon. Considering it reckless for Link to head straight to Hyrule Castle, King Rhoam instead directs him to BotW: in BotW:, who can tell him more about the path ahead of him.

After finishing his story, King Rhoam gives Link the Paraglider he promised. Once Link receives it, the Quest is completed.