Age of Darkness
The Age of Darkness is the age in Hyrule in which Zelda's Adventure takes place.[1] It is followed by the Age of Lightness.[2]
Overview
The Age of Darkness began when Ganon (referred to in-game and the manual as "Gannon") returned and took over the land of Tolemac. While most of his followers were always villanous, others he turned to evil.[3] Backed by his monstrous followers, Ganon tole the seven magical Celestial Signs and hid them away in Shrines across Tolemac. Link attempted to stop him but was captured.[4] Ganon then tasked his followers to guard the Celestial Signs so that they could not be reclaimed.[5] To restore peace, the astronomer Gaspra recruits Princess Zelda to retrieve the Celestial Signs, rescue Link, and defeat Ganon.[6]
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It is the Age of Darkness. The evil Gannon has captured the young hero Link.
(Zelda's Adventure manual, pg. 2) - ↑
Once she succeeds, she gains the knowledge and strength to rescue Link and brings the magical land of Hyrule into the Age of Lightness.
(Zelda's Adventure manual, pg. 2) - ↑
For thirty suns my husband and I ran the great locksmith forge for Warbane. Then Ganon came and pressed Warbane into service for his own evil plan.
— Merchant (Zelda's Adventure) - ↑
Ah, the scroll of Shurmak, bearer of sad news these many years ago. And so it was that Gannon, Lord of Darkness, had taken over Tolemac. He has stolen the treasured celestial signs and captured Link! A brave warrior will have to be found to face this evil monster.
— Gaspra (Zelda's Adventure) - ↑
Do not come in here! You are not wanted. I am Llort, and this is my shrine, all mine!
— Llort (Zelda's Adventure) - ↑
And so I've found this champion of strength and courage. It is you, Princess Zelda.
— Gaspra (Zelda's Adventure)