Thought to be the oldest surviving nation in the world, its monarchy, which reigns in Northern Hyrule, has roots stretching back to the birth of the world. Founded by the Hylians, it has always been a deeply religious nation, paying homage to the three Golden Goddesses who created the world. In truth, the present day Nation is much changed from the one told of in legend, yet it still shares the same traditions, and its royal line has, quite miraculously, never been broken. Hyrule holds a bloody history filled with conflict, rebellion, and war, reaching back for centuries. Despite this, however, Hyrule has ever been known as a land of peace and prosperity.