Sahasrahla

You are correct, young man! I am Sahasrahla, the village elder and a descendant of the seven sages. ... ... ... What? Link, I'm surprised that one as young as you is seeking the sword of evil's bane. Not just anyone can use that sword. According to the tales handed down by the Hylians, only the Hero who has destroyed three great evils and won the three Pendants can wield the sword... I see you have acquired the Pendant of Courage. I will tell you about the legend behind it. Generations ago, an order of knights protected the Hylian royalty. These Knights of Hyrule were also guardians of the Pendant of Courage. It has been said that whenever disaster waylays the royal family, a Hero shall emerge from the bloodline of the Knights of Hyrule... Unfortunately, most of them were destroyed in the great war against evil that took place when the seven sages created their seal, so it was thought a hero would never again emerge... But lo! I believe you are our hero, Link! Find the remaining Pendants. And carry this with you. It is a treasure passed down by the families of the sages. I want you to have it.

I am, indeed, Sahasrahla, the village elder and a descendant of the seven sages. ... ... Oh really? I am surprised that one so young is searching for the sword of evil's bane, Link. Not just anyone can use that blade. Legends say only the Hero who has won the three Pendants can wield the sword. ... ... ... Do you truly wish to find it? ▶ Uh, yeah... Of Course!

Good! For your first test, can you retrieve the Pendant of Courage from the East Palace? If you bring it here, I shall share more of my knowledge with you. Now, onward to the palace!

Other relatives of the seven sages are also hiding from the wizard's followers. You should seek them, as well.

So, you got the Pendant of Courage! Then I shall tell you more of the legend... Generations ago, an order of knights protected the Hylian royalty. These Knights of Hyrule were also guardians of the Pendant of Courage. It has been said that whenever disaster waylays the royal family, a Hero shall emerge from the bloodline of the Knights of Hyrule... Unfortunately, most of them were destroyed in the great war against evil that took place when the seven sages created their seal, so it was thought that a hero would never again emerge... But lo! I believe you are our hero, Link! Find the remaining Pendants. And carry this with you. It is a treasure passed down by the families of the sages. I want you to have it.

I am but an old man. I can't even grip the hilt of my sword... You are all I have to rely on.

Hmmm... So at last you have the three Pendants... Good! Now head for the Lost Woods. If you are the true Hero, the sword will choose you to wield it...