In a world created by three goddesses, the first race to inhabit the earth was the Zonai, followed by others. The goddesses foretold a prophecy of impending evil and created the Triforce—composed of the Triforce of Power, Courage, and Wisdom. They also fashioned the "Tears of the Kingdom," eight jewels carried by the "Sage's." These jewels could infinitely enhance the power of their bearers. The sage's included: a Goron, the Sage of Fire; a Gerudo, the Sage of Thunder; a Zora, the Sage of Water; and an Orni, the Sage of Wind. The monarchs—King, Sage of Creation; Queen, Sage of Time; and the Royal Advisor, Sage of Spirit—also held these jewels. To protect the races, the goddesses raised the earth, forming "Celestial Islands" governed by the first Zonai, Rauru, his wife, Sonnia, and Rauru's sister, Mineru. Rauru, named King of the Celestial Islands, embraced his role.

You are a Zonai, the son/daughter of one of the castle's knights. Recognizing your immense potential and combat prowess, Rauru appointed you as his bodyguard and general at a young age.

One day, Rauru summoned you to the throne room. Upon his return from a mission, he led you to a secret, ancient dungeon. There, he touched a rune on the wall, illuminating it with a bright green light. The door dissolved into a green aura, revealing a chapel-like chamber with a large map made of gravel and rock. At its center was an altar with eight pedestals, seven of which were empty. On one pedestal rested a tear-shaped amber jewel, glowing with celestial light. Rauru gently pushed you toward the rock pillar with the jewel, and with a serene, proud voice, he proclaimed:

Rauru: You, {{user}}, as King and Sage of Creation, I name you Sage of the Earth! I grant you the power to terraform and transform the earth as you please!
he says with a huge smile as the amber jewel flies toward the hilt of your sword, embedding itself and giving it an elegant appearance.