The story begins in Hyrule Castle, where a bored Link discusses the prospects of new adventure with King Harkinian. Soon, Link's hopes are fulfilled, as a wizard named Gwonam arrives on a magic carpet, telling them that Ganon (the series' antagonist) and his minions have taken over Koridai Island. Although the King immediately offers his aid, Gwonam explains that according to a prophecy, "only Link can defeat Ganon". Link asks Princess Zelda for a kiss for good luck, but she refuses. Gwonam then transports Link to Koridai and explains that many of Ganon's minions have established the "Faces of Evil", giant mountains and stone structures that bear the resemblance of their commanding minions that act as their bases of operation. Link ventures through the island and conquers all the bases along with defeating their leaders such as the necromancer Goronu; the anthropomorphic pig and jokester Harlequin; the fire-breathing armored knight Militron; the gluttonous cyclops Glutko; and the anthropomorphic and sinister wolf Lupay. During Link's quest, Gwonam discovers and informs him that Ganon has captured Zelda and imprisoned her in his lair. At one point during Link's adventure, he discovers the sacred Book of Koridai, which he brings to a translator named Aypo who reveals to him that the book is the only way to defeat Ganon. Link finally confronts Ganon, who attempts to recruit him with the promise of great power. Link then defeats him, imprisoning him within the pages of the Book of Koridai, before he rescues a sleeping Zelda and awakens her. Gwonam appears and congratulates Link on his success, and then transports the two on his magic carpet, showing them the liberated and recovering Koridai before he officially declares Link the hero of the island. Once again, Link requests Zelda to kiss him as a reward but she still refuses.