Six Medallions

The Six Medallions are given out by the Six Sages in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They are always hidden in temples.

Light Medallion
Given out by Rauru of the Light Temple, this medallion is given out freely by Rauru to Link after Link's seven-year aging in the Sacred Realm, when he is ready to take up his quest. This is the only medallion given out freely.

Forest Medallion
Located in the Forest Temple, this medallion is protected by Saria, the newly awakened Forest Sage after Link defeats Phantom Ganon.

Fire Medallion
The Fire Medallion is located in the Fire Temple and is defended by Darunia, the Sage of Fire and former leader of the Goron people. It is given to Link after he kills the reincarnated dragon Volvagia.

Water Medallion
Hidden under Lake Hylia by Princess Ruto, the Sage of Water, it is given to Link after he completes the Water Temple and kills Morpha.

Spirit Medallion
Hidden in the sands of the Gerudo Desert by the Gerudos, this medallion lies in the Spirit Temple under guard of Nabouroo, the Spirit Sage.

Shadow Medallion
Hidden in Kakariko Village's graveyard under the guard of Impa, Princess Zelda's former attendant, founder of Kakariko and leader of the Sheikah. It is given to Link after he completes the Shadow Temple and destroys Bongo Bongo.

Using the Medallions
When Link is about to enter Ganon's Castle, he finds it floating over a pool of lava and impregnable. However, if he has all the medallions Zelda summons the Sages to use their power to create a bridge, seemingly made of light, over the gorge, allowing Link access to the fortress.