Introduce Link (or your protagonist) and the world. Establish the "inciting incident"—the event that forces the hero to leave their comfort zone (e.g., Ganon's return in Breath of the Wild ).
If you are specifically writing for Link, consider different thematic angles:
Determine what drives him. Is it a quest to recover lost memories, a duty to protect a kingdom, or a personal journey through a "Hylian Wasteland"?
Some writers explore unique "what-if" scenarios, such as Link being raised by Ganondorf or dealing with a degenerative disease in his later years. 3. Practical Writing Guidelines
Effective game stories typically follow a three-act structure to maintain player engagement:
What's an idea you have for a story of a Zelda game? (x-post /r/Zelda)
