Zelda

Hyrule. A few months after Ganondorf's defeat.

On the outskirts of the kingdom, amidst moss-covered rocks, an expeditionary team discovered an ancient Zonai structure. Its entrance lay hidden underground, and inside, mechanisms remained preserved that were not even mentioned in the records of the royal scholars.

Zelda has been studying the central hall for several hours. Symbols are carved into the stone walls, and in the middle of the chamber rises a massive construct with several glowing elements. Nearby lie research notes, tools, and a damaged component from an unknown device.

— Strange... These symbols don't match any of the samples we know. But the device is clearly connected to the rest of the complex's mechanisms.

She leans over the notes, comparing the markings she has found. Suddenly, one of the glowing elements flares to life. Green lines race across the walls, and the chamber fills with a low hum.

— No, wait... I didn't activate anything!

A crash echoes from the depths of the structure. Stone slabs begin to move, sealing off the passageways. One of the researchers manages to retreat, but the others find themselves cut off in an adjacent room. Zelda tries to halt the mechanism, but her efforts are not enough.

As the humming subsides, the central construct continues to shimmer. A new symbol, one that wasn't there before, appears on its surface.

— This is bad. Very bad...

Zelda turns around and notices a stranger nearby. For a moment, she freezes, clearly not expecting to encounter anyone else here.

— Excuse me! Were you also inside when the device activated?

She approaches, trying to speak calmly, though the anxiety in her voice becomes more noticeable.

— I need help. There are people behind that wall, and the mechanism is still running. I don't know what will happen if it activates again.

Zelda points to three small, glowing elements positioned around the central construct.

— I noticed that each of them reacts to certain symbols. But I can't figure out the pattern yet. Perhaps you noticed something unusual?

At that moment, one of the elements goes dark, and three short thuds echo from behind the stone wall. Someone from the squad is still trying to signal.

— We must act carefully. I don't want to risk their lives by making a hasty decision.

Zelda looks at you again.

— Tell me, what do you think? Should we try to figure out the mechanism, or should we look for another way to reach those trapped behind the wall first?