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|summary= [[Tetra]]'s [[Cutlass]] in [[Adventure Mode]]
|name = Zora's River
 
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|source= [http://www.spriters-resource.com/wii_u/hyrulewarriors/sheet/68248/ The Spriters Resource] {{!}} [https://www.spriters-resource.com/submitter/Random+Talking+Bush/ Random Talking Bush]
|image = [[File:Zorariver.jpg|300px]]
 
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|caption = Zora's River from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
 
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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
 
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|inhab = <small>''<u>Ocarina of Time</u>'':</small><br>[[Bean Seller]]<br><small>''<u>Ocarina of Time</u>'':</small><br>[[Hena]]<br> [[Iza]]
 
|items = <small>''<u>Ocarina of Time</u>'':</small><br>[[Magic Bean]]s
 
|related = [[Zora's Waterfall]]<br>[[Zora's Domain]]<br>[[Lake Hylia]]
 
 
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'''Zora's River''' is a recurring location in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' series. It is one of the main bodies of water in [[Hyrule]], with its water source being either [[Zora's Domain]] or [[Zora's Fountain]].
 
 
==''A Link to the Past''==
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Zora's River runs throughout all of Hyrule. At its source are [[Zora's Lake]], [[Zora's Waterfall]], and the [[Waterfall of Wishing]], which are located at the northeast part of Hyrule. From the source at Zora's Lake, it flows down south of [[Death Mountain]], continues between the [[Witch's Hut|Magic Shop]] and [[Graveyard]], surrounds [[Hyrule Castle]], flows just east of [[Link's House]], and continues south, supplying [[Lake Hylia]] with its water. There are 3 bridges that cross over it as well as two natural bridges on the east and west portions of [[Hyrule Castle]]. Zora's River has one [[Whirlpool Waterway]] close to the [[Witch's Hut|Witch's Hut]].
 
 
Link cannot swim in the river unless he has the [[Zora's Flippers]], which can be bought at the Zora's Waterfall from the [[Great Zora]] for just 500 [[Rupee]]s. The only enemies in the river itself are [[River Zora]]s, and it has several piers where Link can climb up and return to land.
 
 
==''Ocarina of Time''==
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', water from Zora's River flows from Zora's Fountain, which serves as the water source of all Hyrule. Eventually, the water of Zora's River reaches Lake Hylia, passing through [[Gerudo Valley]] in the process.<ref>{{Cite|All of the water in Hyrule flows from Zora's Fountain. That water flows through Zora's River, which eventually reaches Lake Hylia to the south.|A Zora|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> At the northern section of the river is the [[Sleepless Waterfall]], a seemingly impassable waterfall that protects the entrance to Zora's Domain. Zora's River is accessible either by [[Hyrule Field]] or through an underwater portal located in the [[Lost Woods]].
 
 
A few bridges are built over the river for easy crossing. Its waters, however, are infested with monsters such as [[Octorok]]s and Blue [[Tektike]]s. On the way to the Sleepless Waterfall is a group of frogs collectively known as the [[Fabulous Five Froggish Tenors]], although they disappear when Link returns to the river seven years later. As in ''A Link to the Past'', Zora's River passes in front of [[Death Mountain]] in ''Ocarina of Time''.
 
 
==''Twilight Princess''==
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the majority of Zora's River is used for two mini-games and for capturing [[Shadow Insect]]s. This part of the river is not accessible by foot and can only be reached by boat or [[Kargarok]].
 
 
Unlike ''A Link to the Past'' and ''Ocarina of Time'', Zora's River does not pass in front of [[Death Mountain]] in ''Twilight Princess''.
 
 
[[File:zorasriverbeta.jpg|left|thumb|An early screenshot from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' showing Zora's River]]
 
 
===Upper Zora's River===
 
 
[[File:UpperZorasRiver.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Link at the Upper Zora's River]]
 
 
Upper Zora's River is the location of [[Link]]'s first fight with [[Shadow Beast]]s while in Hylian form in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and is also the location of a [[Howling Stone]]. When the young hero defeats the messengers, [[Iza]], the owner of the boat rental shop, will thank him by giving him a ride down to [[Lake Hylia]] by use of her boat rides. She also asks Link to blow up some rocks while he paddles down the river, and she provides [[Bomb Arrow]]s to help. After clearing the way and returning, Link can play the [[Rapids Ride#Twilight Princess|Rapid Ride]] mini game, where he will again use Bomb Arrows to hit targets, but instead of rocks, Iza has placed large pots for him to destroy.
 
 
Iza's sister, [[Hena]], also resides in Upper Zora's River. Hena runs a [[Fishing Hole]] where Link can go [[fishing]]. Link can bobber fish without charge in the fishing hole, or he can rent a canoe from Hena for a small charge and go lure fishing instead. Hena also gives Link a chance to test his skills in the game of [[Rollgoal]], which she invented herself.
 
 
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[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
 
[[Category:Places]]
 
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
 
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]
 
[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]
 

Revision as of 20:59, 19 October 2016

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Summary Tetra's Cutlass in Adventure Mode
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Source Random Talking Bush
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