The Spirit of Atva
                              by Tania Rojas (Naturebeau@aol.com)

        Perhaps it was the disturbing vision that kept
        Link tossing and turning in the midst of the
        early night hours. A vision so remarkable and
        clear, it seemed to have remained permanently in
        the back of his skull as a bizarre idea that
        crossed through his mind. Not only had he
        envisioned such fantasy, but also perceived its
        every movement, and felt as though he had
        actually encountered "it" beyond doubt. He
        dreamed of incomprehensible creatures cloaked in
        scarlet robes vivid in their resplendent colors.
        As foolish as it seemed, he envisioned Saria as a
        member of the party, huddled next to an array of
        inexplicable characters. Three of them directed
        themselves at Link as the Shamans of Eternity,
        warning him of prevailing disasters that would
        occur. Not only did the Shamans carry an essence
        of knowledge and wisdom, but were also girls of
        the most astonishing beauty, with a skin as
        flawless as the pallid sky and the appearance of
        venerated goddess. The splendorous faces spoke to
        him in soothing words and mollifying expressions.
        However, the pacific encounter was eradicated
        when the vision turned into a hellish nightmare.
        An evil man named Gannandorf possessed the
        throne, which led the Kingdom of Hyrule as ruins
        of the debacle. Blood, death and sorrow
        encompassed every single living (and non-living)
        soul in Hyrule. Link awoke immediately as the
        horrid vision began to intensify; he could still
        hear the screams of the Shamans of Eternity
        begging him to meet the Spirit of Atva, named
        Kanela in a "human" form. Link recognized the
        Spirit as the core of benevolence, wisdom, and
        justice yet he was hesitant on where to begin his
        search. A myth had encircled Hyrule a few years
        ago. Apparently, Kanela had lost her sanctity
        when she fell deeply in love with a man
        incredibly handsome; who promised her devotion
        beyond the limits of her divinity. The man named
        Lobengu was unaware of the power and position
        Kanela possessed, and Kanela promptly rejected
        her duties as holy soul and rejoiced her unity
        with Lobengu. However, Lobengu beguiled Kanela,
        and bestowed beatings, infidelity, and
        disrespect. Not being able to contend with his
        actions, Kanela soon regained a portion of her
        power and slaughtered the man who betrayed her.
        She also cursed his family, especially a young
        lad named Ingo who had dreams and aspirations
        like any boy his age would. Seeing the ungodly
        manner Kanela had behaved, she was exiled
        entirely from her duties as a god. As a reminder
        of her actions, Kanela felt guilty and dejected,
        and embarked on living a life of solitude and
        isolation. However, Link was dubious about his
        actions to meet the former Spirit of Atva. Later
        that night, Link continued to experience
        incomprehensible visions. The Shamans of Eternity
        begged him to search, and they pleaded that it
        was the best he could do for his kingdom. Link
        awoke aching from the visions he saw, but he
        decided to search for the infamous Spirit of
        Atva. With a small dagger, provisions and a
        shield, he set of guided by the morning rays of
        the golden sun.