The East Reservoir Lake is a location in Breath of the Wild.[1]
Features and Overview[]
The East Reservoir Lake is located in the Lanayru Great Spring, which is part of the Lanayru Region of Hyrule Kingdom. Its southern end is secured by the Rutala Dam, and it feeds Water into both the Zora River and the Rutala River.
Every 10 years, Lanayru faces heavy Rainfall that would previously wash away the Zora of Zora's Domain.[2] During the Era of Prosperity 10,000 years ago, the Zora and the Hylians joined forces to create the East Reservoir Lake in a single year, which would protect Hyrule Kingdom from floods.[3][4] Ever since then, the Zora kings have maintained the promise to manage its Water level, making the East Reservoir Lake a symbol of the bond between Zora's Domain and the rest of Hyrule.[5] The Zora have appointed monitors to alert their king if the Water ever exceeds acceptable levels.[6]
When Divine Beast Vah Ruta was reactivated following the second Great Calamity, it took up residence in the East Reservoir Lake. Its ability to generate Water caused heavy Rain to fill up the East Reservoir Lake.[7] King Dorephan began to fear that it would soon burst, which would put the lives of the Zora and the Hylians downstream of the Lake in danger.[8] As a result, Sidon left Zora's Domain in search of a Hylian to help them.[9]
During the "Divine Beast Vah Ruta" Main Quest, Sidon tells Link to meet him at the East Reservoir Lake once he has gathered at least 20 Shock Arrows.[10][11] Once Link arrives, Sidon will ensure that he is prepared before they face Divine Beast Vah Ruta.[12] When Link confirms that he is ready, the pair of them will jump into the Lake to begin their attack on the Divine Beast.[13]
After Link has halted the flow of Water from Divine Beast Vah Ruta, it will remain dormant in the East Reservoir Lake until it is reclaimed. Once this has been done, Mipha will pilot the Divine Beast out of the Lake through the Rutala Dam.
The northern dam of the East Reservoir Lake has space for Link to rest, including a Bed and Jars. It also houses a Treasure Chest that contains a Knight's Shield.
Creatures[]
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 東の貯水湖 (Higashi no Chosui Ko) | East Reservoir Lake |
 | SpanishLA | Embalse oriental[14] | Eastern Reservoir |
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Gallery[]
Divine Beast Vah Ruta in the East Reservoir Lake
See Also[]
References
- ↑ "East Reservoir Lake" — Map (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Once every 10 years, the Lanayru region experiences unusually heavy rainfall. The Zora River flooded every time. The tides damages not only our domain but our people, washing away poor souls and causing great suffering and disarray." — History of the Zora, Part Two (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 362
- ↑ "By joining the architectural genius of the Zora and Hyrule's technological prowess, East Reservoir Lake was swiftly built. Thanks to this fruitful partnership, Hyrule was no longer plagued by these devastating floods." — History of the Zora, Part Two (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "In gratitude, the Zora king promised the king of Hyrule to manage the reservoir level to protect all of Hyrule from floods. Each Zora king since has kept that oath, spanning 10,000 years. That is why the reservoir signifies our bond with Hyrule." — History of the Zora, Part Two (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 399
- ↑ "Of late it has been mercilessly spouting water into the air. As a result, this area has been plagued by heavy rains." — King Dorephan (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Sadly, the rains have filled the easten reservoir nearly to the point of flooding. If the reservoir bursts, as it soon will, I fear immense damage will befall not only Zora's Domain... but also the area downstream from us. There, Hylian lives are in very great danger." — King Dorephan (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I have been searching for someone like you for a long while. A man like you, Link, who carries himself with power! Right now, Zora's Domain is in grave danger because of the massive rainfall coming from Divine Beast Vah Ruta! Please, promise you will help us! We need your strength, warrior! Won't you please come to Zora's Domain with me?" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I'll wait at East Reservoir Lake, right by the Divine Beast. Gather at least 20 shock arrows<r, and then come join me!" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Link... I'll be waiting for you at East Reservoir Lake, right by the Divine Beast. When you are ready, come join me there!" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Glad to see you're ready to go, Link! Are you ready for this? Do you have your Zora armor and enough shock arrows?" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "[I'm ready!] Wonderful! You never cease to amaze, Link! Now then, let us go and appease that Divine Beast as one! Here we go!!" — Sidon (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Embalse oriental" — Map (Breath of the Wild)