The story begins with Link in a small village and is called in by the mayor to help him with an unknown task. Link arrives there and is told by the mayor that evil forces are heading there way, and an evil tower far to the east is controlling them. The only thing protecting the village is some newly grown trees. The mayor asks Link to take a sword and take down the tower. The only way to gain access to the tower is through a sacred magic, called the Triforce of Courage. The mayor does not now where this is, but know someone who does. Link is then sent off to see this man. The man tells him where the first piece is, but does not know where the others are. This is where Links epic quest begins.
This quest has tons of extra stuff, a couple of mandatory dungeon, and some fun mini-games.