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<span class="mu-s">Kakariko Atoll</span> is a remote cluster of islands off of Hyrule's Southern coast, some of them more settled than others. This is the home of the reclusive <span class="mu-s">Shiekah</span>, a clan of ninjas and mystics sworn to protect and guide the <span class="mu-s">Royal Family</span>. According to legend, they sailed to these islands long ago to train in secret and hide their treasures, awaiting the time when they would again be needed to honor their ancient oath and fight for <span class="mu-s">Hyrule</span> against the gathering darkness.....
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<span class="mu-s"><span class="mu-i">YYAAAWWN</span></span>
You wake up, groggily stretching out your arms. The sun is rising over the ocean horizon outside your window, with just a few wispy clouds floating by in the distance. You roll over in your bed to face away from the light and close your eyes again. Just as you feel you may fall back under and steal some more time asleep, you hear a very loud knocking on your bedroom door. You recognize it as the sound of your grandmother's wooden cane.
<span class="mu-g">"ZUZO...! ZUZO WAKE UP DEAR!"</span> She calls out from behind the door. <span class="mu-g">"DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY? YOU NEED AN EARLY START BEFORE YOU GO TO <span class="mu-s">CATACOMB ISLAND</span>!"</span>
Your grandmother, <span class="mu-s">Momoh</span>, moved in to help look after you when your father disappeared ten years ago. Ever since your mother, <span class="mu-s">Impa</span>, left the village to fight in the war a year ago, she has been your sole caretaker.
You get up, sleepy smile on your face. You know she will not let you rest any longer, and so you get dressed in your simple robes, and open the door.
<span class="mu-g">"There you are, <span class="mu-s">Zuzo</span>! Come downstairs, I prepared breakfast. You need to eat, you will need your strength for your pilgrimage to <span class="mu-s">Catacomb Island</span>!"</span>
You nod, and follow her down the stairs. She is half your height, partially from her hunched posture, with bright eyes and an easy demeanor about her. The two of you sit on the floor across from one another at a low, square table. She has boiled eggs, steamed rice, sliced a sweet orange, and grilled a side of pork for you both to share. The smell is incredible, and you feel your body relax as she serves portions into a bowl for you with chopsticks.
<span class="mu-g">"Zuzo, your parents would be so proud of the young man you are becoming. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming."</span> She begins, grinning. <span class="mu-g">"I know you are prepared for what lies ahead. Today you will face the <span class="mu-s">Trial of Illumination</span>. I want to talk to you about what that means."</span> She says.
You nod, straightening your posture to listen attentively.
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