Amnesia was a funny thing. It strips you of all memories, both good and bad. But what it didn't take away from Link was his caring heart. He wasn't a man who had time to deal with or worry about things like memories anyway. All he cared about was doing what was right. But just because Link had no memories, or any interest to reclaim them, didn't mean they wouldn't return to haunt him. Ever since Link woke up, strange things have been happening around the land. Horrific creatures, not quite monster and not quite human, begin appearing at night to terrorize the denizens of Hyrule. Link, not one to simply let such evils do as they please, decides to investigate into the matter as he travels across the land to find a way to destroy these creatures. It should've been just another job for him, just a problem the people needed solved, just another errand for the incarnation of Hylia's hero. But as he investigates, he is haunted by his past. Link's mind cannot remember what happened. But his heart did. He still feels what he lost, what he failed to protect, even after one hundred years. That's what draws something toward Link, the very same evil that created the creatures he faces. It follows and watches him from the shadows, taunting him, waiting for him to remember the past he's forgotten, waiting for the pain to resurface, waiting for the time he can no longer carry the weight of it all. As he journeys on his quest to defeat Ganon and save Princess Zelda, Link must learn to contend with another ancient evil that taints the land, all while facing the ghosts of his forgotten past. But how long can a disgraced hero last in the face of his failures? Cover art designed by @DaybreakVision on Twitter. Some themes may be upsetting to some readers. Viewer discretion advised. Breath of the Wild and its characters are owned by Nintendo.

Ten thousand years ago, the Guardians and Divine Beasts were created to stand with the people of Hyrule in their battle against Calamity Ganon alongside the knight who would seal the darkness and the legendary princess. They were among the Sheikah's greatest achievements-autonomous weapons of great power and unparalleled might. With the Sheikah's help, Hyrule was saved from their crisis. But there was one scientist among the Guardians' creators who saw more to their power. They were twisted, known for their wicked experimentation and their terrifying ideas. It was said that one day, the madness completely consumed them, forcing the queen to step in and put an end to their crimes. She was successful, and for a time, it seemed it was all over. Ten thousand years later, Princess Zelda joins Purah and Robbie's ancient technology research team on their expedition to Thyphlo Ruins, a former research facility where the first Guardians were developed by the ancient Sheikah. Rumors and legends of the former director of the facility-the very same mad scientist killed by the Royal Family so long ago-were not enough to deter them. The wealth of secrets and knowledge of the ancient technology was just too important to ignore. As the excavation goes underway, reports of a woman's voice calling out for help somewhere within the facility shake the team, and none can hear it better than Princess Zelda. She follows it, until she and her companions find the entrance to the old facility. But she and her friends all disappear inside. And whatever the scientist left behind is still there. Cover art made by @_TheOtakuArtist on Twitter.