BS Zelda - Ancient Stone Tablets

Translation by GlitterBerri
Transcription by Gekkahiro

Note: as in the Japanese ALttP, Ganon's title is actually Demon King.

Week Two, Part One


0:16

Female Announcer:
Transmission of BS Zelda - Ancient Stone Tablets: Chapter 2 will begin immediately.

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0:25

This program is being broadcast nationwide by satellite.
We hope you'll enjoy the high-quality BS sound.
This game runs on "Zelda time",
so you will be unable to save using the memory pack.
With that, we welcome you to the wonderful world of Zelda!

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1:11

Narrator:
The legendary kingdom of Hyrule.
Six years ago, this land was at peace.
However, in its troubled past,
the leader of the thieves Ganondorf
obtained the Triforce, became the Evil King Ganon,
and attempted to conquer the land.

The priest Agahnim, possessed by Ganon,
tried to sacrifice the descendants of the seven sages one by one
in order to break the seal cast by the sages to entrap the Evil King.
Zelda, princess of Hyrule, and also a descendant,
was therefore imprisoned by Agahnim in the dungeons of Hyrule Castle.
However, Zelda called frantically from her cell.

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1:46

Zelda:
Please, help! My name is Zelda.
I am held captive in the castle dungeons!

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1:55

Narrator:
Link, a boy of Hyrule, heard her cries.
He began a quest to save the princess and defeat Ganon.
Numerous dangers lay in wait,
but Link, mustering his courage, wisdom, and power,
was at last able to defeat Ganon.
He then departed to search for new adventure.
The people of Hyrule, extolling the tales of his deeds, came to revere the hero Link.
An era of peace descended upon Hyrule.

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3:23

Zelda:
H-huh?
What is that strange light in the east?

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3:27

Narrator:
Zelda followed the mysterious brilliance.
This man is Agihna, the younger brother of Sahasrahla, sage of Hyrule.

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3:39

Agihna:
Hrrumph... I just wake up earlier and earlier as I grow older...
Hrr... Oh! Who could this be?!

Zelda:
Agihna! What happened?

Agihna:
Princess Zelda, this here young'un, dressed something unusual...

Zelda:
Aah! N-not dead, I hope...?

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4:01

Narrator:
That day, a mysterious youth fell from the heavens.

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4:15

Soldier:
This is a disaster!

Agihna:
Aren't you the soldier who was at the eastern temple?
What's wrong?
You are hurt!
Are you alright?

Soldier:
A horde of monsters came at us from nowhere!
The defending soldiers were killed to a man.
It looks like they haven't appeared here yet, but...
*grunts in pain*

Agihna:
Oi! Hold on to your strength!
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4:38

Narrator:
All of a sudden, monsters appeared!

5:01

Narrator:
The youth began a Hyrulian adventure, seeking a sword and shield.
Not a single person could decipher the strange characters on the stone tablets the youth found hidden in the land's dungeons.
Seeking some clue, the youth and Agihna travelled to the home of Sahashrala, sage of Hyrule.

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Agihna:
Young one! Awaken!
While you slumbered, I enquired into these stone tablets.
However, I could discover nothing of import.
I believe that though these stone tablets are held by the dungeons' fiercest monsters, they hold no special meaning.
What think you? Will you use today to collect the remaining tablets?
So that’s it! You'll go!
I shall return the items I borrowed from you.

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6:42

Narrator:
I will use this time to confirm the controls once more.
If you press the START button, you will bring up the SUB-SCREEN.
At the SUB-SCREEN, the items you just received will be displayed.
If you press the L button at the SUB-SCREEN, you will see today's objectives.
If you press the R button, you will be able to see an explanation of each item.
You can return to the game screen by pressing the START button again.
Hold the B button to charge your sword's power.
Players who don't have a sword yet will need to visit the eastern temple.
Playing the ocarina will allow one to warp instantly.

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7:30

Agihna:
Today I ask your aid once more, young one.

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8:21

Narrator:
Now I'll give a simple explanation of how to use items.
With a torch, you can light the lanterns found in dungeons.
There are some dungeon doors that can't be opened without lighting lanterns.
The boomerang immobilizes enemies and can also fetch far-away items.
Bombs damage enemies and are capable of creating openings in walls.
But watch out! Should you be caught in the blast, you will also be injured.
You can use bottles after filling them with things you find on your adventure.
If you have a bow, you will be able to shoot arrows.
Should you come across other items you don't know how to use, press the R button at the SUBSCREEN to see an explanation.

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10:02

Agihna:
Is today going to be another day of bad weather as well?
It has begun to fog over...
Oh! I'll summon the fortune teller to see if he won't tell your fortune.

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12:02

Agihna:
Ah, it's begun to rain.
Cursed rain... you will no longer be able to use bombs, isn't that right?
The fortune teller has heard the call. Will you not share your prophecy?

Fortune Teller:
Very well...
Hocus pocus...
I see a mushroom...

Agihna:
Where did you see it?

Fortune Teller:
Deep in the forest...

Agihna:
Is that so, the forest?
Young one! To the north of here lies a terrible forest. Those who lose their way are never seen again.
My brother once said that mushrooms should be brought to the magic shop.
Young one! If you enter the Lost Woods, you must be cautious.

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14:54

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna...

Agihna:
Have you seen something?

Fortune Teller:
I see the shadow of a fairy.

Agihna:
A fairy, hrm?
Young one! If you find a fairy you can touch it or catch it in a bug net.

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15:50

Narrator:
Many items are hidden within dungeons.
You must search every corner.
If you do not obtain enough items, you will be unable to continue deeper into the labyrinth.

I will now explain the items you have received today.
You will be unable to continue the adventure without obtaining a sword.
A shield will protect you from monsters' attacks.
A bow is necessary to fire arrows.
Getting the Pegasus Boots will allow you to dash using the A button.
There are some rocks that cannot be broken without using a dash attack.

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17:03

Agihna:
Hm, the rain has stopped!
The fog remains, but you should be able to use bombs.
Young one, if you are above ground, try using a bomb.

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18:04

Narrator:
Are you unable to progress in a dungeon?
There are many devices within dungeons.
Be sure not to overlook keys and switches hidden under pots.
Leave no stone unturned.
There are doors which cannot be opened by stepping on switches.
There are also switches that must be held down.
You haven't missed any breakable walls, have you?
Far-off items can be gathered using the boomerang.

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19:03

Soldier:
Master Aginha! Master Agihna!

Agihna:
What is it?
Quit your hollering, I'm busy!
What's the matter?

Soldier:
A golden potion is now being sold at the magic shop!

Agihna:
The magic shop north of the eastern temple?
Drinking a gold potion will recover all your strength and magic.
Not only that, the time it takes to charge your power will be temporarily shortened!

Soldier:
It seems like the magic shop can make only one a day.

Agihna:
Not a problem.
Young one! You ought to be able to travel quickly to the magic shop using your ocarina.
Do you understand?

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19:43

Narrator:
Press B to charge power.
When your power is completely charged, let go of the button to perform a spin attack and damage surrounding enemies.
If you hit an enemy, you will deal it twice as much damage.


Week Two, Part Two


1:07

Agihna:
Hrm... the fog has lifted and the weather has cleared.
Youth lost in a dungeon, why don't you try returning to the surface?
Do as I said before and play your Ocarina to escape the darkness.

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2:43

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna...

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
Once again I sense a strange power gathering around the youth.

Agihna:
Is that so?
The sacred power of Hyrule, hrm?

Fortune Teller:
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
The power has again vanished.

Agihna:
Young one, it appears as though the power protecting you
is stirring today as well.
Good luck.

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4:58

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna...

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
Once again I see the shadow of a fairy.

Agihna:
Is that so?
Young one!
If you find a fairy you can touch it or catch it in a bug net.

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8:08

Soldier:
Princess!
A strange peddler has begun selling his wares in Kakariko Village.
What should be done?

Zelda:
And what is the man selling?

Soldier:
It looks as though he is selling empty bottles...

Zelda:
Empty bottles...?
Perhaps those would be useful for storing insects or medicine.
Hero of Light, did you hear that?
Please go to Kakariko Village!

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10:08

Zelda:
Hero of Light, can you hear me?
I've just remembered something Link the Hero said to me!
Something about a terrible monster.
This creature wears a mask of iron
and a sword is no match for its stout body.
But Link was able to break the mask using bombs
and strike at the monster's unprotected face.
It seems as though the face under the mask is the monster's weak point.
If you see a monster like that, try using bombs!
Your bravery is the guiding light of Hyrule's hope!
You have proven yourself even through the rain and fog.
I can do nothing but cheer you, Hero of Light.
I wish you luck!

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12:59

Agihna:
Has your scrying yielded anything?

Fortune Teller:
Hocus pocus...
All foes will become rupees...

Agihna:
Is that so?
Did you hear that, young one?
Defeat foes to earn rupees!

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15:49

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna...

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
Once again, a strange power gathers around the youth.

Agihna:
Is that so?

Fortune Teller:
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
The power has again vanished.

Agihna:
Is that so?
Your power has become useful on this adventure, hasn't it, young one?

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18:10

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna...

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
The power to certainly earn rupees has vanished.

Agihna:
Is that so?
Young one, you must fight with your own strength!


Week Two, Part Three

Translation by jacensolo06
Transcription by Gekkahiro


Agihna:
Has anything changed?

Fortune Teller:
Hocus Pocus...
Ah! Splendid!

Agihna:
What is it this time?

Fortune Teller::
The boomerang has undergone a transformation.
It can now pierce through enemies.

Agihna::
That is amazing.
Youth, you should try it out.

Fortune Teller:
A-amazing!

Agihna:
Has something happened again?

Fortune Teller:
It seems the youth has become invincible, but it won’t last very long.
It will only last for 2 minutes of Zelda Time.

Agihna:
Oh, even if it’s only for 2 minutes, if you are invincible,
you should be able to defeat even strong enemies.
Hurry, young one.

Fortune Teller:
This is terrible, Master Agihna.

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
The power of invincibility has disappeared.

Agihna:
I see. Did you hear that, youth?
Go with caution from here on.

Soldier:
Master Agihna! Master Agihna!

Agihna:
What’s all the ruckus for?
Right now, I... Hm? Could it be...

Soldier:
The suspicious peddler has set up shop today as well, but
he’s in a different place and running a different trade from before.

Agihna:
Is that so!? That was interesting before.
But I can’t. I have a mission.
But, oh, I guess I can go check it out. Heh heh heh.

Zelda:
Can you hear me, Hero of Light?
I remembered something else I heard from Link, the Hero.
It’s about a monster called Wart.
It was like a lump of rocks. At first Link had to strip it of
the rocks surrounding it and break them with his sword. Once it
was down to its real form, he had to attack it with the spin attack.

Fortune Teller:
Master Agihna.

Agihna:
What is it?

Fortune Teller:
The boomerang has gone back to normal.

Agihna:
Is that so? The power protecting Hyrule may have weakened as well.
Only 6 minutes left, hurry!
There’s no time left for today. Can you see anything?

Fortune Teller:
Hocus Pocus...
Another mysterious power is gathering.

Agihna:
Oh, is that so?

Fortune Teller:
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
The power has disappeared again.

Agihna:
Youth, 4 minutes left. Do you have anything left to do?

Agihna:
Youth, do you have anything left to do? There’s only a minute left for today.
If you aren’t done, you should hurry.

Agihna:
Princess, it seems the youth has gotten two more stone tablets.
But no further clues can be found in the area around my elder
brother, I mean, Elder Sahasrahla’s house.

Zelda:
Is that so?
Ah, Agihna!
The house of Link, the Hero, is south of the castle.
I saw Link with the Book of Mudora there. If we look in it,
we can solve the mystery of that writing.

Agihna:
The house of Link, the Hero, is it?
It’s dangerous to go alone.
The youth will go with me.

Zelda:
That’s right. I’m counting on you.

Narrator:
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