Alrighty then. Let's get started with this thing.
Opening Video:::::
"This is but one of the legends of which the people speak...
Long ago, there existed a kingdom where a golden power lay hidden.
It was a prosperous land blessed with green forests, tall mountains, and peace.
But one day a man of great evil found the golden power and took it for himself.....
With its strength at his command, he spread darkness across the kingdom.
But then, when all hope had died, and the hour of doom seemed at hand....
...a young boy clothed in green appeared as if from nowhere.
Wielding the blade of evil's bane, he sealed the dark one away and gave the land light.
This boy, who traveled throught time to save the land, was known as the Hero of Time.
The boy's tale was passed down through generations until it became legend....
But then... a day came when a fell wind began to blow across the kingdom.
The great evil that all thought had been forever sealed away by the hero.....
...once again crept forth from the depths of the earth, eager to resume its dark designs.
The people believed that the Hero of Time would again come to save them.
...But the hero did not appear.
Faced by an onslaught of evil, the people could do nothing but appeal to the gods.
In their last hour, as doom drew nigh, they left their future in the hands of fate.
What became of that kingdom.....? None remain who know.
The memory of the kingdom vanished, but its legend survived on the wind's breath.
On a certain island, it became customary to garb boys in green when they came of age.
Clothed in the green of fields, they aspired to find heroic blades and cast down evil.
The elders wished only for the youths to know courage like the hero of legend...."
From that, the screen goes to black.
It pops up later to a pan of Outset Island, where you were born. A little girl (Aryll) is standing in front of a house and yells, "Big brother!" She runs around and screams, "BIG BROTHER!!!" again. *continues to run* Suddenly we see you sleeping in a watchtower, and Aryll says, "Big brother," for the millionth time. You get up and Aryll is suddenly, creepily behind you. Saying, "I knew you'd be here!"
Aryll: "Hee hee hee! This is my FAVORITE spot to gaze out at the sea. When I play with the gulls, I call it 'Aryll's Lookout.' So, do you remember what day it is today? ...You're still half-asleep, aren't you? Did you forget? Big Brother, it's your birthday!"
You: *Surprised look.*
Aryll: "That's why Grandma has been waiting for you to come back to the house! She's been waiting for a while now... It's a good thing I came to find you! You should probably go home and see what Grandma wants, don't you think?"
Ah, now some action!
First of all, you can't jump onto the railing and leap into the sea, which would take up much less time. You have to run to the ladder using the Control Stick (big gray one) and moving it down. Actually, nevermind. I'm not going to teach you the fundamentals of GameCube controllers. Anyway, now you're on the ladder, and if you want to, you can hit A to 'Let Go' and make this slightly faster. You won't get hurt.
Now there's a bridge you can cross, but it isn't necessary for now, so just jump off your left side of the wood thing you're standing on into the water. Swim straight forward to the beach. If you get lost or can't make it there on time, the white ball on the bottom corner is how much breath you have. Once it runs out you "die" and lose a quarter heart. There's a ladder on the wood thing.
Once you get there, don't chase the crabs. If you just did, now you know why it's pointless. You remember the house Aryll left? If you don't, it's the second house you can currently see, the farthest away from you. Run to it. If you get caught by the old man, just do what he says. He teaches you Lock-On.
Once you get to the house, run up the ramp and stand in front of the door and hit A.
Now you're in 'your' house, but you really don't spend much time in here in the game. You can look around if you want, but otherwise just run up to the ladder right in front of you and start climbing. There's Grandma! Walk up to her and a video will start. Note, it changes whether or not you've completed the game before. Assuming you haven't because otherwise you wouldn't need a walkthrough, and it really isn't different anyway, she starts talking.
Grandma: I've been waiting for you, (whatever name you chose. Mine was PyrVilin, so that's what i'll use). PyrVilin.... Try these on." *Pause.* "Time certainly flies.... I can't believe you're already old enough to wear these clothes." *Hands you green clothes.*
You raise the clothes in the air, looking disgustedly at them. The description says: "You got the Hero's Clothes! They look like they might be a little warm for this weather."
You turn back to Grandma, holding the clothes.
Grandma: "Don't look so disappointed, dear one! Just try them on. Today is a day to celebrate! It is the day that you become the same age as the young hero spoken of in all the legends. You only have to wear them for one day, so don't look so down. Be proud, child!"
The camera looks at Grandma only, apparently trying to indicate you are changing in front of your grandmother.
Creepy.
Anyway, she says, "In the olden days, this was the day boys were finally considered to be men. They were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle with their enemies. But we don't live in such an age any longer..... Our ways are the ways of peace. Nowadays, I suppose Orca is the only one on the island who still knows anything about swordplay."
*Camera shifts to a shield hanging on the wall behind her.*
Grandma: "Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days."
Now you are dressed in the clothes. She says, "Does this all make sense to you?"
You bob your head.
Grandma: "Isn't that nice, PyrVilin? They suit you perfectly! A perfect fit! Well, tonight I'm going to invite the whole town over for your birthday party, so I'd better start getting ready, shouldn't I? Your grandma is going to make your favorite soup for you tonight! Mmmm! I just know you're looking forward to it! Now, go get your sister, Aryll."
Action again. Turn the camera again (yellow control stick) to jump from the ledge and run to the door and leave.
Here's where you could run back to the watchtower, but for the uber-beginners I want to point out a nice little place for quick info. You know the house you ran by to get to this one? On the side of it there should be a ladder leading to a second floor. Climb it and enter Bald Einstein's house. He has all these papers on the wall. Once you get past his little chat/tantrum, you can read them for advice.
BE: "So soon? My, my, my.... If you're already old enough to be wearing those clothes... Then it's going to be very important for you to gather as much wisdom as you can from now on! If you're to make your way in the world, that is, PyraVilin! Now, I've been studying a wealth of topics since long before you were born. I'm what you'd call a brain-of-all-trades! You're a smart little fellow yourself, aren;t you? I've been thinking it's time for me to pass some of my wisdom down, and maybe you're the one I should pass it down to.... Everything that you see tacked to the walls here is something that I've researched thoroughly. And before you ask, yes, I do know my filinf system is odd. Organizational issues aside, however, it's all extremely useful information. You would do well to read it all very carefully. Reading leads to knowing, you know!"
*A loud thunk, then a bang as BE's shelves callapse, knocking his potts down with a crash.* BE's forehead gets all read, steam is coming from his head and he says, "Such a racket! Can't you keep quiet!? You've knocked everything off my shelves, you dratted hooligan!" BE pants, then calms down.
BE: "Honestly! The hooligan I'm referring to is my younger and much less intelligent brother, who lives just downstairs.... He hates studying. All day, every day, the lout just exercises and practices with his weapons. Does he excercise his brain? No? The brain's a muscle too! .... I think. Anyway, the only thing he DOES study is the art of fighting. Right now, for instance, he's been studying fencing and whatnot. As if that's of any use to anyone.... He simply doesn't know how to do anything besides exercise. I ask you, what's a brother to do?"
Thank GOD now he finally lets you go. Jeez.
If you get done reading, just run to the door and leave. Now, jump or climb off and run to the path. Go on it to the bridge. There, if you want 15 rupees, just run off each edge to land on the rocks. Jump back. The little kid there, after, says, "Wow... I hope I'll be able to jump like you some day, PyrVilin..."
Leave and continue off the bridge. Continue following the path. Ignore the Snot Kid. Run back to the watchtower ladder and climb up.
*Mini video clip.*
Aryll: "Ah! 'Hoy, Big Brother! Did Grandma make that outfit for you? But wow... You look like you'd be way too hot in those clothes..... I guess they're pretty neat, though! So, anyway, PyrVilin... Can you close youe eyes and hold out your hand? Just for a second! I'm going to give you my most treasured belonging... but just for one day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" *Hands you something.*
It's a telelscope! Its description says, "You got a Telescope! This is your sister's most precious belonging. Treasure it dearly! Set it to Y, Z, or X and use it by pressing whatever button you set it to. Do it now, and see what you can see!"
Aryll: "So? Well? Do you like it? I'm letting you borrow this special gift just because you're my big brother! Aren't you lucky?! Hee hee hee! Ooh, why don't you try it out! Right now! Try looking over at our house from here!"
Run to the ledge and hit Start. Move the cursor to the telescope and hit X, Y, or Z. Hit Start again to get out. Press that button. Straight ahead of you, almost, is the red mailbox. Move the yellow control stick forward, and most the gray control stick too to move it until you're close. Now a video will start.
Aryll, during this is saying, "Hey what's that? PyrVilin! Are you looking at the red postbox?" Or, "Big Brother! Are you using the yellow control stick to zoom in? 'Cause you should be!"
Once the video starts, the mailbird/man will start flipping out. Aryll says, "The postman looks kinda weird, doesn't he?" Then she'll freak out and say, "AAAAAHH! PyrVilin! The sky! Look up at the sky!"
Move the gray control stick down fast. Then the real video will start.
A bird is basically carrying a girl, and both are being chased by a pirate ship. The pirate ship's cannon will hit the bird, causing it to drop the girl in the forest.
Once that's done, Aryll will turn to you and say, "PyrVilin, this is so terrible! That girl fell into the forest! She needs help! ... But it's too dangerous for you to go in there without something you can use to defend yourself with!"
Not for long.
Go back down the ladder and cross that stretch of water. That first house where you could've talked to the BE, enter the first door. There's Orca.
This is where we'll leave it off for today. I'll post something tomorrow or the next day. Good luck.
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-PV 636
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