The Hero of Time never came back. Ganondorf tore into the country, forcing the land into an age of darkness. Some defected to the side of evil, while some rallied for the causes of justice in secret. Most simply gave up. Leave your mark upon the land, saving the poor people of Hyrule, or digging your heel into their backs as you enslave them. Plenty of species to choose from, plenty of land to roam in, plenty of fun to be discovered. Join in and shape the world.