Hello and welcome to the era without a hero podcast. My name is David Wain Nystrom. I am the author and narrator of the story. If this is your first time listening to this show, I highly recommend going back to the beginning and starting there every other week. I put out a new episode and it's a continuation of the previous week's episode. Before we get started today though. I need to give a couple of announcements. First a special thanks to Andy spiteri and Taylor Wells for allowing me to come onto their show. The Champions cast The Champions cast is a Zelda themed podcast through Zelda dungeon, and I got to go on there this week and talk about designing the ideal Legend of Zelda mash-up with Fire Emblem game, and then we talked a bit about Fire Emblem itself because it's a great game to Should definitely go play it but I got to go on there and talk with them about making an ideal Zelda Fire Emblem game and that was a lot of fun. I highly recommend you check them out. You can find them on Apple iTunes Stitcher Google podcasts, wherever just search the Champions cast and it should show up. Next I need to give a special thanks to somebody who left a comment on the YouTube version of the arrow that a hero main theme Kerman V. You loved a really great message for me over there on YouTube. Yeah, and it really it really made me feel good. For those of you who are curious what it said. I can read it to you. She said or he could be a he said this I can't he did it. He made me cry and I'm still on chapter to teach me your ways David. I hope you know that this podcast is both a thrill to listen to as well as an inspiration to aspiring writers like me your work is great to keep it up as somebody who Ooh, that's all I want to do with my writing that has that means the world to me. So thank you so much for that comment. It really means a lot. If you have any comments other listeners, if you have any comments, please send them to me. I you can find me on Twitter. I'm at Dave Wayne 0-9. Let me know how you're enjoying the show. I've been getting a bit of feedback on their from it and it's really inspiring. Keep me going. Especially when I've had very little time to record the past couple of weeks. So special thank you to you Carmen next reminder that in the future. We're going to have close to the end of this season. I'm going to get to a point where I will drop some more information about this but upcoming we're going to have some paralogs is what I'm calling them partially inspired by Fire Emblem. Yes. I know whatever their subchapters their chapters that don't play necessarily into the main story, but are things that I either Cut from writing or are good information to have about the world one likely. The first one is going to be a short history of the gorons, which was the first story that I ever wrote in relation to the arithmetic hero and it was an explanation of how the gorons got from where they were at the end of Ocarina to where they are at the start of the story and basically their their World building their just extra fun information to have it's tough. That I think you listeners would enjoy hearing and it will be available on the website, which I will get to in the second but so be on the lookout for those. Like I said, I will have some more information on that close to the end of the season which at the rate we're going will probably be around New Year's maybe a little bit afterwards. We'll see mentioning the website Arrow without a hero dot wordpress.com. I have been terrible at updating it I've been wanting to Put out some additional content on their related to the story. I have no joke three drafts sitting in the sitting in my little draft folder that need more done on them. One is about some artwork one is about music and the other one is a pair of log that I'm starting to write. It was thinking about putting out early but probably won't right now. We'll see. I promise I'm going to get stuff on there. For those of you who have been checking the website. You've noticed that When I put out an episode, I put out the essentially the script the The Narrative version of it out on the website as well that I have been good at keeping up with it's just additional content. I'm lagging behind on I know so I'm going to try to get to that next couldn't tell this intro is a little different. I'm experimenting with a new audio recording software that I have. I got I had to get and and it is This is an experiment. So if it works well future parts of the entire story could have music set to them as I'm reading them. There's a feature on any career that allows me to put music to it, but it's not my music and I want to create an original soundtrack which brings me to the next thing. I am looking to create an original soundtrack for this show those of you who've been listening for a while know. I created my own main theme for this I have read. Next a couple of Zelda songs and and met another original theme. I'm working on an original theme for our main villain a talk, but I'm struggling with it if I can get that worked out. I will be putting out an official soundtrack for The Arrow without a hero don't know when because I'm struggling to get that song composed. I want it to be everything that a talk is. You can read into that. However you want there's a lot more to him than we've seen will say that but so keep an eye out for that. It's something that I'm working on and I really just wanted to share it with you because I'm excited on that note. There is no original. There is no new original song and this episode there will be next week. I had one I thought about putting it in here, but the way this chapter ends. Does not line up with the feel of the song. Next week's won't necessarily either. We'll see but given where our characters are going. You I want to debut it next week. I think it'll be more fun. There's a big hint to where they're going at the end of this and I know a few people who are going to get it instantly know where this is headed. It's not a big surprise, but I'm not going to reveal it. Now. You have to just wait till you hear the song at the end of this chapter. Now moving on previously on the Arrow without a hero podcast Osmond awoke following the attack on Castle town. He recalled the horrible night. He recalled a lot of stuff and he met with the king and the King presented him with a knight's Crest basically saying you're a knight. Congratulations. Thank you for saving my daughter. This is your reward and Osman was overwhelmed. He then met with the sages as he met with the sages. They basically talk gave him a series of questions judged as answers and said cool you're good and have now and are preparing to send him on his way to quickly reforest. However, just before the meeting is over the queen stands up and announces that the Princess Zelda will be accompanying him reason for this. I feel it's time for her to get out and see the world but they also feel it's more safe for her out there separating the family breaking it up what that so We can all get on with chapter 6 of The Arrow without a hero. departures I'm getting to leave the castle Zelda could hardly contain her excitement. You're going on a pilgrimage to visit one of the Guardian deities. And beside this isn't a vacation of course not it's a dangerous road because of what happened. That'll be a chance to learn so much of what the world is like it was you by my sire. I am not going Zelda wrinkled her face and confusion. What do you mean? I am to oversee military exercises and ensure their battle Readiness. There was a notable silence a Zelda took in and passwords and try to wrap her head around the situation. Impa had been alongside Zelda for as long as she could remember everything about combat manners and life in general had been taught to her by impa. I see Zelda, sat down on the edge of her bed and her shoulders slump. And he looked back towards the door closed it a little and approached taking a seat next to the princess. The strong sheikah leader gently took Zelda's hand and let a rare smile creep across her face. You're already strong princess. I have confidence and all that I've taught you and I know that you'll do well when you're out there. Please though mind load photos words and the advice of the young Knight though. I am not pleased with the decision myself your mother and father seem to believe in them. The young Knight. Is he the one from the tournament? Indeed he is of course. He is Zelda huffed. Why not tonight with some experience under his belt what answer Val fine or messily? I'm even Sera fine salt home two weeks ago to request aid for Hyrule and Mausoleum hasn't been in contact since that night as far as the more experienced nights. They're all either out scouting for a dark or signed Mike Anderson. Zelda went quiet Sasha her shoulders even more as she leaned against Tampa. It will be fine and you're trying to convince yourself of that me. But let out a laugh both. They remain silent for a while longer until some servants intrude with bags for packing a few of the princess's things. Embo gave them directions while Zelda remained on the edge of the bed and stared off into nothing. When they were done and put did Zelda good night and follow the attendance out. It will be fine. Emperor's words echoed in Zelda's head and she walked out on the balcony and looked down at the city. cool night air gave her a slight chill, but when she enjoyed As she leaned on the railing and looked at the courtyard down below. She caught a glimpse of a figure moving across the grounds. Zelda recognized the hood is one given to the knights. But this young man wasn't armed he didn't have anything with him as far as she could tell and as he passed through the gate he seemed to stumble with issuing the proper salute. And we'll be fine. The sun had just said a few hours ago. And though he knew he should Osman couldn't rest. He had spent several hours visiting shops with photo in a few of the night's getting him outfitted with the best gear. He'd ever imagined and it came to arming and defending the Knights of Hyrule discounts for always available. Sturdy new shield emblazoned with an eagle at the bottom and Triforce on the top his tunic that he'd been given looked similar to the one Aldrin had handed him. It was a dark green with a collar and a simple strings since she had shut in poor weather along with that hooded cloak that shown the Triforce on its inner and can further protect him from various weather conditions for sword though. He was issued a lunar short sword in addition to his own personal Blade The Royal Blacksmiths though told him that he would have the personal sword waiting for him when he returned for the forest. However, it would mean giving up the blade old one had given him Osman didn't like partying with the gift. His mentor had given him but he trusted the Smith. He trusted the nights. Osmond awkwardly saluted the guards as he Departed the castle in the cool evening air. He didn't know what was coming for him in the morning and Beyond so he wanted to take what could be his last night visit places familiar to him. Even though the hour was late. There were still many people Milling about the city streets some parts of the city seem to have returned to the normal with children playing outside and friendly gatherings in the streets. As you walk the streets of Castle town with his new Knights clothing. He felt stronger and knew something had changed he had changed. He felt the envious eyes of young children Longing To Be him and women longing for him others, simply nodded their head at him and gratitude as if he'd done some great deed already. He didn't feel like he had though. He had only done what he had been taught to do by his teacher. The feeling began to change into guilt. Guilt that it was he and not Alduin wearing the crest of the Knights of Hyrule. Guilt that his uncle would now be loved without an apprentice. Guilt that overwhelmed him and turned his feet. I knowingly towards the Colosseum. When he arrived at the Creator, he was surprised to see that the statue of the hero of time was still standing. The area Beyond it was now a Dusty and Hollow pit bearing the violent evidence of the Earth splitting. Oliver what was more surprising was his uncle kneeling before the statue. Uncle Henry figured you make your way over here. It's you had the chance to get away. Henry remained at the base of the statue. Lots of folks saying goes a statue survived the attack. It's a sign he's coming back. Osman knelt down. Beside us Uncle do you believe that? Maybe he Shrugged never been one to put much faith in swords and whatnot. I doubt it. I don't know. Osmond about his head and quietly prayed to the goddesses. He could hear his uncle doing the same. It was beyond something. He ever thought would come to pass Devastation that lay beyond the statue what he had gone through the most surreal part though. Was that his uncle seemed unchanged by the whole occasion. Your father once asked me why I never became a night Henry broke the silence. It was a rare that he talked about husband's parents. Even when I was when I was younger and Relentless they asked him. I'd say hi Dre. You're a strong man and would do anything to protect your family. Why not take up the blade and defend everyone. Cause I always have the same answer. So I'll just got to have a place to sit when they come back. I'll go and get myself killed and going to be no chairs. Osman cracked a smile They were simpler times Henry smirked lifting his heavy irons to his nephew was meant for your father could have what you've done. I defend so Pride Osmond looked away your mom, too. sheet of install with you, but proud I'm proud, too. I knew you'd been training and whatnot with old one I even saw your match. now damn fine swordsman Osmond Osmond felt a lump well in his throat as Henry, but non-random. I can't say I don't want you to stay. But I know this is your dream and now she's dude. And always be a chair for you lad I swear it. Osmond threw his arms around Henry and felt a burden erased nothing but Acceptance in peace overwhelmed him. After a few minutes the rows together and headed to a nearby Tavern they shared a few ales and talked about old stories some the new some had been hidden in some forgotten. They laughed and smiled and cried late Into the Night. When the barkeep came to tell them it was time to leave the two of them finish their pints then walk to the carpentry shop where they went inside. Osmond retrieved a few personal items from his room and came back down. Henry stood as a large item covered in a Dusty old sheet. Once that you'll father. He had this on him then I am your mother passed away. It would have wanted you to have it. Osman pulled away the sheet and held his breath. It was a sturdy shield with a flat top that curve to a point at its bottom. Dark, Amber wood made up the central part of it with a red painted iron. Around the outside and Crossing in an X across the middle. There are three long scratches that stretch the face of the shield and they looked like they'd been repaired somewhat since its final use I spent many nights trying to hit those claw marks out. Henry's voice was strained as you look down at the shield. Eventually, I made it usable again, but never was able to get the color, right? As men placed his hand in the middle of the shield and smiled up at his uncle. As he lifted the gift he embraced his uncle in there like the moment rest. Thank you. miss a flood Osman left his uncle's house about an hour before Dawn a light fog lingering over the city as Osman navigated his way towards the Temple of Time instead of going in though. He made his way past one of the reflecting pools and into a secluded area. Through Ann Arbor of white flowers. He emerged in a large garden it held a solemn Purpose with Cricket still singing their nighttime songs. Osmond walked quietly passed the headstones of knights and Warriors from hyrule's history. His feet came to a stop when he found the still fresh plot that belonged to his mentor and friend. Husband opened his mouth to speak but found himself unable to make a sound. Instead he knelt down and ran his fingers across the engrave eating on the stone. This Warriors Journey was wrought with hardships. But by his blade and through his sacrifice Hyrule lives on rest in peace, sir, Alduin night of Hyrule. Osman was about to sit back on his heels and pray when he heard footsteps approaching from behind. He looked over his shoulder and saw a tall man with a thinning gray hair and a few days unshaved face. Relax kid men said with the raspbian scratchy voice just came to pay my respects to Osmond noticed the knights Crest that was somewhat obscured by his flowing Gray coat is the man came to a stop before the grave. He reached into his cloak and pulled out a silver flask then took a sip from it. So you're the one? The one the kid Aldi trained one who saved the princess Osmond looked up at the man I am who are you? The man took another hard sip from the flask then held it out of her albums headstone. He turned it and poured a shot of it down onto the stone then closed it and put it back in his pocket. Sorry it took so long. He said ignoring Osmonds question. Who are you Osmond asked again? Don't matter the man turned and began to walk away when he was a few Paces away though. He stopped and turned back to Osmond a word of advice work on countering attacks from your left. He always struggled with that. Was that the man turned and continued out of the graveyard? Osmond watch the man and gave a moment's thought to going after him. He stopped though when he looked up to a nearby Clock Tower and saw the Dawn was going to be breaking soon. He gave Alduin one last prayer then Rose and made for the Royal Stables behind the Temple of Time. The smell of hay and horses was overpowering as Osman burst inside rays of light were just starting to break into the small holes in the ceiling and there were several pages in attendance rushing about supplies and equipment. Good morning. So I was meant for those head popped out from a star and he scurried over to greet Osment. Good morning, Lord fought. Oh, I'm not late. Am I no, no dear boy. Not at all. This is just what it's always like around here. It would seem Osman knotted set of doors at the far end of The Stables swung open and Empire pushed through with the Queen and Princess following closely behind. Osman drop to a knee I was surprised when if the scolded him get help. She said harshly while you are in the presence of royalty. Keep in mind that the princess is leaving. The safety of the city is to remain Under Wraps. You will not be addressing her by any of her formal titles. Understood. Yes, ma'am. Osman replied getting back to his feet. Princess Zelda walked by without so much as a blink in fight over Osmonds Direction. However, the queen came to a blight stop her face looked tired in her eyes lingered on her daughter as she silently mounted her white horse. Is everything. All right, your grace hmm. Yes. Yes. She said smiling it Osment. Osman didn't quite believe her but didn't press further as she looked down at Fado her soft and pleasant demeanor returned. Are you excited to be heading home? Lord Fado? Oh, yeah, my cousin's gonna be so happy. She used to wish that she'd be lady. Sorry a successor, but I don't think she'd have enjoyed leaving the forest for such long periods of time. How long has it been nearly two years, my friend? I Peru turned from assisting somebody but something and look string that Osmond, you know how to ride. Yes. It's been a while, but I'll manage and if he struggles I'll take the reins and solve it photo left. Emperor rolled her eyes then turn to motion for the servants to bring a horse over. It was a tall and deep Brown Steed with a black Mane and flecks of white around its eyes. The saddle was loaded with equipment including the shield. Osmond had been given yesterday. It shifted the pack on his back remembering the shield his uncle had given him and smiled as he felt it. Osmond is in the process of mounting his horse when Fado popped up on the saddle first. He grinned and scooter back. Don't worry Le princess does have her own hose three people on a horse would look downright, silly. Once situated on the horses back one of the servants took hold of the reins and let them over towards the large door sold his horse trotted up alongside them and she pulled the dark cloak up over her head that concealed her face. Her horse seemed unsteady until she leaned down and whispered in his ear. Osman watched and Zelda stroked its white Mane with her free hand and the horse seemed to completely change its attitude. Zelda the queen stepped up on the far side of the princess and placed her hand on her daughter's please. Be careful. Don't worry mother the princess said coldly you've sent me with babysitters. The Queen's eyes opened wide as all the kickback in her horse began towards the doors. Quickly, the servants opened them and as the queen tread rushing after her daughter The Horse Road Ahead McQueen stopped and lowered her head. I promise she'll be okay. Osman said as he began after. The queen nodded and waved for a well as the horses disappeared into the city. As the trio wrote out and a Hyrule Field, they galloped past the road that could have led them to long long wrench and then kakariko City the sun burned away the slight chill that had been clinging to the air and coax the morning dew from the blades of grass sounds of birds chirping joined. The trotting sounds made by their horses hooves and the csis the ending string of Tails flowing from photos mouth. Don't you find that interesting what Osman shook his head try and remember what follow had just said. I have nothing photo side and slumped down. I'm sorry Lord photo then his just first of all no more Lord photo. I don't need some fancy title to feel important. Additionally. We're out of the capital and therefore more vulnerable using titles like Lord and Lady. only draw attention Excuse me, but how am I to be addressed then Zelda interjected? By Zelda, of course, it is your name, but then it's also quite common that I'm the princess shouldn't use the title No titles none, especially with you if I always win couldn't whisk you away fast enough of Bandits or somebody disloyal to your father caught wind of you. disloyal to my father father side and Osmond could feel the tiny stage rubbing his fingers on his temples. My dear Zelda. I am nearly 200 years old. Your father is one of the greatest Kings of Hyrule greatest that I Rose ever known. That doesn't mean he's without enemy, please trust me when I advise something like this. Zelda you have a slightly sour nod. Right that brings me to point number 2 not everybody in the forest is as old as I am. So please pay attention to the history. I'm telling you it could save your life someday. History is saving my life. I was born smiled. Sometimes something old woman would have said A wise man he was. Did anyone ever tell you about the Kokiri or rather? Did you listen when he did Osmond remained silent the cooking area Immortal and they Zelda asked if only that were true father said as long as the crook he remains in the forest he or she will never grow old we age but not like aliens was sustained by the forest magic and in turn we tend to For us to keep it healthy, we're completely connected to each other. However, when a member of the cookery Forbes leaves that protection the connection is 7 and part of them dies right there. We keep on childlike features as you can see but may begin to feel the ages catch up with us much like you are. We can however be sustained by returning to the forest but it's never the same when you wander off into the last wounds become Skull Kids to my knowledge only for could carry myself included have ever left the forest really my cousin my toe. And of course, sorry, I being too of the others follow his voice trailed off and smile disappearing. So at the same time you accepted being a sage you accepted it death sentence. So the last if it was something that could be accepted. Yes sages are polled from a river at random. We are awakened the current generation of Sage's all awoke following the true departure of the sage in the era of the hero of time as the deaths inside of it though, and I choose not to look at it that way. photos characteristic grin reappeared as eyes rolled Towards the Sky I've had to embrace my short and mortality by making each day more enjoyable than the last sort of embrace the day thought process. And how are you enjoying the day Osman smiled over his shoulder savoring the journey home after many years away Dear Boy Osmond could feel the surge of wind slide down a little and prop his feet up on the back of the horse. Photo pole the flask from one of the saddlebags and took a swig then made a sour face. It caused a small giggle to slip past the princess's facade of seriousness. Well, excuse me princess, but this is gone foul photo grinned. I thought we weren't using titles Zelda accused apologies. It just felt right. The trio continued across the expense of Hyrule Field Rolling Hills. As far as the eye could see broken up by Greystone that peeked out from underneath the blanket of green. In the distance the farro mountains rose up in the South touching the vibrant Blue Sky of midday. The occasional Tree in Wild Flower Patch became silhouetted against the Sun as it continued to crawl over head. As they strayed away from the main road the trees became more common providing them with shade. As I took a break and one of the Shaded patches they ate a small meal of cheese and bread before continuing on. The entrance to the crew key reforms was just inside the boundary of the foreign region of Hyrule. Known for its dense forests and Rolling Green Mountain Range. It was a place unlike Castle town in every way imaginable near the edge of the forest was a bridge that joined the main road into the region from the north to the path that led into the cookery Village. The bridge of goodbyes as it was called crossed over a deep ravine and a bit of the cookery stream that flowed Northeast into Zoras River. The name for the bridge had come from the era of the hero of time as I had become known for being a place of fated farewells. As they pass through the hollowed-out tree trunk and their horses stepped onto the bridge photo-op down and walked ahead of you steps. Everything. Okay. Osmond asked slowing his horse. Yes. Just looking back on some old memories as all Osman could see Fado resting his hand on the rope railing with a longing look in his eyes. When I was still young before the hero of time Rose and liberated us my brother left the forest to search for help. The forest had been invaded by man scrubs and Deku Baba's and it was all we could do to keep them at Bay. He returned a few months later with some help from some Skull Kids in the legendary princess himself, but his wounds were fatal. And that was when sorry I left for the Forest Temple as well. Hi, I like to believe that he was one of the voices from deep within the walls calling out just as she did for me many years later. Osman and Zelda had stopped to listen to the story. Fado who had been nothing but jovial and almost childish had flipped the switch inside him almost when they reached the bridge. It was comforting to know that he was indeed more mature than he let on. Right who's hungry photo clapped his hands together and started across the rest of the bridge. My toe should be preparing supper about now. They entered the tunnel on the opposite side and took a slight turn up a hill as they reached the crest of the Hill though their noses were filled with a foul stench. The air turned thick and heavy sounds of birds in the breeze dancing in the trees vanished into a void of noiseless suffocation. They emerged from the tunnel all three looked around and shuttered it what they saw. Or couldn't see as it was. Instead of the beautiful natural growth and pristine flowing Waters black sludge in a rotted trees covered the town. slime and algae floated on dark pools that had collected tree stumps were uprooted or covered in a black fuzz A nearby Home was burned out with only the door and window frame left standing. Dark Haze blotted out the light that should have been shining down on them.
Hello and welcome to the Era Without A Hero Podcast! If this is your first time listening to the show, I recommend going back to the beginning and picking up the story from there. This show is put out every other week, with each new episode being a continuation of one big story. Special thanks this week go out to Andy and Taylor for having me on their show, The Champions' Cast. I went on there this past week and talked about creating a perfect Zelda x Fire Emblem style game. It was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend giving them a listen for more topical Zelda talk. Next, I have to thank Carmen V for the glowing comments that were left on the Main Theme video over on YouTube. The comments were so touching and inspiring. Remember, if you've got thoughts on the show and want to share them with me, hit me up on twitter @davewayne09 to let me know! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the upcoming paralogue stories that will begin accompanying these stories sometime after Season 1 ends. Also, make sure you check out the website for additional content, behind the scenes stuff, and announcements that don't make it into the show! One big announcement that did make it in this week though, was concerning the music of TEWAH. I have so far created two original songs and covers of a few more but I'm working on coming up with a theme for Adok. Once I do that, I'll officially announce that an Official TEWAH Soundtrack will be available. No further details are available yet, but it's something to keep in mind might be in the near future! Previously on The Era Without A Hero, Osmond awoke a month after Adok's assault on Castletown. Wounded, he met Impa who in turn introduced him to the King, Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule. Daphnes then gave Osmond a Knight's Crest, a symbol of the Knights of Hyrule, and sent him off to meet with the Sages. After seeming to pass the Sages test, they arranged for him to travel south to the Kokiri Forest with Fado. Just as the meeting was about to end though, the Queen announced that her daughter would be joining the young knight on his journey. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show! 