The Old Man reveals himself as the spirit of the deceased King of Hyrule, King Rhoam. After Link gets the spirit orbs, the Old Man appears, then mysteriously disappears, telling Link to meet him in the Temple of Time.

The Old Man wants the Spirit Orbs, in the Shrines, respectively the Oman Au Shrine, Ja Baij Shrine, Owa Daim Shrine, and t eh Namut Shrine. Link then meets an Old Man, who will give him the Paraglider, which is the only way to get to Hyrule. Link leaves the Shrine of Resurrection, runs up to the ledge ,and looks out at the ruins of the kingdom Hof yrule. Link awakens from a deep slumber and a mysterious voice guides him to discover what has become of the ruined country of Hyrule Kingdom.