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The Beginning
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

The Beginning

Learn about the opening sequence of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, including Niko's story and Tetra's disappearance.

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Learn about the opening sequence of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, including Niko's story and Tetra's disappearance.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game opens with a slideshow of paper cutouts detailing Link's adventure from Wind Waker, narrated by Niko.
  2. 2
    After Niko's tale, you awaken and are scolded by Tetra, a pirate captain who dislikes being called Zelda.
  3. 3
    As the ship sails, it becomes surrounded by a dense fog.
  4. 4
    Niko spots a spooky ship in the distance.
  5. 5
    Tetra boards the mysterious ship and vanishes into the fog.
  6. 6
    You hear a scream from the ship.
  7. 7
    You jump from the pirate ship and grab the handrail of the Ghost Ship but lose your grip and fall into the ocean.
Tips
  • Pay attention to Niko's narration, as it provides backstory from Wind Waker.
  • Tetra is a key character who dislikes being referred to as Zelda.
  • The appearance of the Ghost Ship and the dense fog signals a shift in the narrative.

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