Legend of Zelda -- Storyline 

This story dates to the time when the evil Gannon steals the Triforce of Power.  Meanwhile, Princess Zelda splits the Triforce of Wisdom into eight fragments and hides them in Labyrinths throughout the region.  She also sends her nursemaid Impa out to find a young man strong enough to kill Gannon.

When Gannon hears about Zelda's plans, imprisoned Zelda and sent out a search for Impa.  Impa, dodging forests and fleeing enemies, found herself cornered by Gannon's henchmen until a young lad appeared and fended off the henchmen.  Impa told him the story and the legend and Link vowed to bring the fragments together and destroy Gannon to save Zelda.