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| + | |related = [[Faron Woods]]<br>[[Sacred Grove]] |
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| + | '''Faron Province''' is part of the province system in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. |
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| − | The '''Royal Family of Hyrule''' is a long-running bloodline of royalty that was established following the [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Chaos|Era of Chaos]], many years after the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Descended from the Goddess [[Hylia]], who was reborn as the first incarnation of [[Zelda]], the Royal Family consists of numerous kings, a [[Prince of Hyrule]] and many princesses who share the title of Princess Zelda. Keeping a close contact with the other leaders and races within [[Hyrule]], they rule over the land with the most prominent authority. |
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| + | In ''Twilight Princess'', Faron Province is located north of the [[Ordona Province]], southwest of the [[Eldin Province]], and is situated at the southern part of the map. The province was named after [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]], one of the three dragons of the [[Era of the Goddess Hylia]].<ref>{{cite web|quote=Hyrule Castle is located in Lanayru Province in the centre of the land. The other provinces are named Faron, Eldin and Ordona after the dragons of the Era of the Goddess Hylia, and they’re protected by the Light Spirits bearing the same names.|url=http://www.glitterberri.com/hyrule-historia/page-116/|title=Pg. 116 The Palace of Twilight; retrieved June 13 2012|site=Glitterberri.com}}</ref> It includes the [[Faron Woods]], the [[Forest Temple]], part of [[Hyrule Field]], and the [[Sacred Grove]], which also houses the [[Temple of Time]]. This is the second province [[Link]] visits during his journey as it is directly connected to the Ordona Province. |
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| + | ===History=== |
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| − | Throughout their history, the Royal Family of Hyrule passes down many powers and objects of sacred power, including the magical abilities that they inherited from their ancestor Hylia, the [[Light Force]], the [[Goddess Harp]], the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]] and the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]]. Others things passed down within the family include the legend of the of the [[Sacred Realm]] and the [[Picori]]. |
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| + | Link first enters the Faron Province while it is covered in [[Twilight]], and after recovering light to the area, he sets off to the Forest Temple to retrieve the first [[Fused Shadow]]. Later on in the game, having been permanently transformed into a [[Wolf Link|wolf]] due to [[Zant|Zant's]] [[Shadow Crystal]], the young hero must return to the Faron Woods to enter the Sacred Grove and retrieve the [[Master Sword]] in order to return to his human form. Eventually, Link will have to once again visit the Sacred Grove and enter the [[Temple of Time#Twilight Princess|Temple of Time]] and receive the [[Mirror Shard]] upon the defeat of [[Armogohma]]. |
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| + | During the ending credits, Link is seen riding away from the province's woods while riding Epona. |
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| − | Members of the family live within [[Hyrule Castle]] and are known to be buried within [[Hyrule Castle Graveyard]] and a [[Royal Tomb]] located in a graveyard behind a [[Kakariko Village|village]] formerly home to the [[Sheikah|people who protect them]]. Their [[Royal Crest|crest]] is that of the one used by their [[Hylia|ancestor]] during the age in which she ruled over the very same land, formerly known only as [[Hyrule|the surface]]. The crest depicts a [[Loftwing]], alone the symbol of [[Skyloft]], and the [[Triforce]]. |
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| + | *[[Faron Woods]]{{Exp|Warping location}} |
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| + | **[[Faron Spring]] |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', the Hylian Royal Family was responsible for guarding the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]]. When [[Ganon]] attacked, the young princess of Hyrule, Zelda, broke it into eight pieces and hid them, for which she was imprisoned by Ganon. |
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| + | *[[Forest Temple]] |
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| + | *[[Sacred Grove]]{{Exp|Warping location}} |
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| + | *[[Temple of Time#Twilight Princess|Temple of Time]] |
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| + | In ''Skyward Sword'', the Faron Province is protected by a great [[Faron (Dragon)|Water Dragon]] of the same name who was appointed to oversee the region by the [[Hylia|goddess Hylia]].<ref>{{cite|Her name is Faron, the Water Dragon. As the great protector of Faron Province, she has power over water.|[[Fi]]|SS}}</ref> |
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| − | [[File:AoL pg6.jpg|thumb|The wise king who ruled with the Triforce]] |
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| − | In the backstory for ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''; long ago, when the kingdom of Hyrule was still unified, a [[King of Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|wise king]] ruled over the land using the Triforce.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Long ago, when Hyrule was one kingdom, a great ruler maintained the peace in Hyrule using the Triforce.|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|page=6}}</ref> Unfortunately, this wise king passed away, and [[Prince of Hyrule|his son]] and heir could only inherit the Triforce in part, because the king had hidden the Triforce of Courage away in the [[Great Palace]] until someone with special inborn qualities could find it.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=After the king died, the prince of the kingdom should have inherited everything, but he could only inherit the Triforce in part.|game=Zelda II:The Adventure of Link|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|quote=The king had left Power and Wisdom in the kingdom, but had hidden Courage, because only an individual with a strong character and a special inborn quality could use it without disastrous results.|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|page=8}}</ref> The young prince was swayed by the counsel of a corrupt wizard, who told him that his sister, [[Princess Zelda]], was hiding the missing pieces. The prince interrogated the princess, but she would reveal nothing. In retaliation, the wizard cast a spell over Zelda, causing her to fall into an eternal sleep.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=The prince immediately questioned the princess, but she revealed nothing. The wizard threatened to send her into an eternal sleep if she did not talk.|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|page=7}}</ref> The prince, stricken with guilt, issued a decree that all females born into the royal household were to be named Zelda in honor of his sister.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=So that this tragedy would never be forgotten, he ordered every female child born into the royal household to be given the name Zelda.|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|page=8}}</ref> |
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| + | Link first visits the Faron Province when he lands on [[Hyrule|The Surface]] to look for Zelda. He lands in the [[Sealed Grounds]], and meets the elderly [[Impa]]. She directs him to continue on his quest in [[Faron Woods]], the defining feature of Faron Province in the game. Upon reaching the area, he is tasked by the [[Kikwi]] elder [[Bucha]] to find the other members of the tribe.<ref>{{cite|I've been so worried about my Kikwis. But if you could put my fears to rest, I might remember where that girl you seek ran off to, kwee.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> After doing so, he is given the [[Slingshot]], granting him access to the [[Deep Woods]] and [[Skyview Temple]]. Upon completing Skyview Temple and fighting the dungeon boss, [[Ghirahim]], Link moves on to the next province in his journey. |
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| − | [[File:DeadKing.png|56px|left|The dead king shown in the introduction of ''A Link to the Past'']]{{ImageCaption|image=File:RoyalFamily.gif|size=180px|align=right|caption=The [[King of Hyrule|King]], [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] and the [[Maiden]]s, flanked by loyal [[Castle Guards]]|captionalign=center}} |
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| − | In the backstory for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]],'' the [[King of Hyrule]] convened the [[Sage|Seven Sages]] to seal the entrance of the corrupted [[Sacred Realm]] and stop the flow of evil power.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=The King of Hyrule called upon the [[Sage|Seven Sages]] of Hyrule, as well as the Knights to seal the source of this evil.|game=A Link to the Past|page=7}}</ref> The conflict between the Knights and Ganon later became known as the [[Imprisoning War]], in which Ganon was sealed inside the [[Dark World]]. Hyrule was at peace for a long time, until unexplained plagues and famine began to ravage the kingdom.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Pestilence and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, ravaged the land.|game=A Link to the Past|page=6}}</ref> The king was troubled by these developments, and ordered an investigation into the seal on the Dark World. The seal was intact, so the king advised the people to pray to the gods for solace.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=The King of Hyrule was greatly troubled, and had the seal studied, but found nothing. The people had nothing else to do but pray to the gods.|game=A Link to the Past|page=9}}</ref> |
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| + | Link returns to the province for his first [[Silent Realm]] trial in Faron Woods. When he completes the challenge, he is given the [[Water Dragon's Scale]], allowing him access to the [[Great Tree]]. The elder Kikwi, [[Yerbal]], is found at the top of the Great Tree and sends Link to the other main part of Faron Province, [[Lake Floria]], to meet with the province's protector. The water dragon [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]], the province's protector, had been wounded by an attack from Ghirahim. Link heals her with [[Sacred Water]] from [[Skyview Spring]], and in return she parts the waterfall in front of the [[Ancient Cistern]], the dungeon hiding [[Farore's Flame]]. After Link defeats the boss, [[Koloktos]], and with his newly powered sword, he proceeds to the next step in his adventure. |
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| − | As if to answer their prayers, a wizard named [[Agahnim]] appeared and ended the troubles using an unknown form of magic.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=A stranger named Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen form of magic.|game=A Link to the Past|page=6}}</ref> This greatly pleased the king, who made him his chief adviser and priest and declared him to be the second coming of the Seven Sages.<ref>{{cite manual|As a reward, the king gave him a new position as chief adviser and heir to the Seven Wise Men. The masses proclaimed him their hero.|game=A Link to the Past|page=6}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|quote=The people heralded him as a hero; the King proclaimed him to be the second coming of the seven sages, appointed him priest, and invited him to the castle. [Text from Japanese version of the game]|game=A Link to the Past|page=9}}</ref> |
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| + | Link must visit the province one last time in order to receive Faron's section of the [[Song of the Hero]]. Faron has flooded Faron Woods to wash away the monster infestation,<ref>{{cite|This may be news to you, but some very irksome monsters have been overrunning my woods of late. Well, I decided that I'd had enough! The easiest way to deal with the awful things was to flood the whole woods.|Faron|SS}}</ref> forcing the [[Impa|old woman]] to create a barrier around the woods and making it impossible to move beyond the Sealed Grounds. While Link searches for a way into the forest, [[The Imprisoned]] attacks once again. After using his [[Groosenator]] to help Link re-seal The Imprisoned, Groose gets the idea to use it to launch Link into the woods. Once there, Link must find Faron. After finding Faron at the Great Tree she reveals the reason she flooded the woods was to remove the monsters tainting the realm and to prevent them from coming back. She instructs Link to collect the various [[Tadtone]]s scattered across the submerged forest.<ref>{{cite|As you just saw, I have split the melody you seek among my many Tadtones and I have hidden them around the forest.|Faron|SS}}</ref><ref>{{cite|If you wish to earn my favor, gather the Tadtones and return to me.|Faron|SS}}</ref> After successfully finding all of the tadtones, Faron teaches Link her part of the Song of the Hero and lowers the water level so that he are able to make his way around Faron Woods normally again. |
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| − | The king's blind trust of Agahnim would be his undoing, however. Agahnim seized power and eliminated him, beginning to conduct secret magical experiments in the [[Hyrule Castle Tower|Castle Tower]].<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country with his magic... Rumors of strange magical experiments in the castle tower at night...|game=A Link to the Past|page=7}}</ref><ref>{{cite|A mysterious wizard known as Agahnim appeared as from nowhere...and with strange magic powers he eliminated the good king of Hyrule...|Prologue|A Link to the Past}}</ref> When he usurped power, Agahnim used the king's name to enact false decrees, such as the order for Link's arrest and signs offering rewards for whoever finds the [[Maiden|descendants of the Seven Sages]].<ref>{{cite|(Picture of Link) WANTED! For kidnapping Princess Zelda. Call a soldier if you see him!|Sign|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I will give 100 Rupees to the man who finds me the descendants of the seven sages. THE KING|Sign|A Link to the Past}}</ref> |
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| − | The [[Princess Zelda]] is the last of the descendants of the Sages that Agahnim sends into the Dark World in order to break the Sages' seal. After [[Link]] defeats Agahnim, who is revealed to be nothing more than [[Ganon]]'s alter ego, and Ganon himself, he makes a wish on the Triforce restoring Hyrule to harmony. The ending montage shows a scene of the king, newly restored to life and ruling the kingdom again. |
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| + | *[[Sealed Grounds]] |
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| + | *[[Faron Woods]] |
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| + | *[[Lake Floria]] |
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| + | *[[Deep Woods]] |
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| + | *[[The Great Tree]] |
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| + | *[[Skyview Temple]] |
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| + | *[[Ancient Cistern]] |
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| + | *The name Faron most likely comes from the name of one of the Goddesses, [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]]. Curiously, the large [[Hylian Language|Hylian text]] on the map translates to "faronc", appearing to be a simple mistranslation. |
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| + | *Interestingly enough, as the Hylian symbol for the letter "C" is but one stroke away from the Hylian symbol for "E", the word on the map potentially spells out "Farone". This is one letter away from "Farore", and "Farone" also happens to be the Spanish version of her name. |
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| − | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' opens just after the [[Hyrulean Civil War]] has ended and the king has unified the land of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|Some time ago, before the King of Hyrule unified this country, there was a fierce war in our world.|Great Deku Tree|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The [[Sheikah]], the [[Zora]], and the [[Goron]]s have sworn fealty to the Royal Family.<ref name=Grave>{{cite|Here lie the souls of those who swore fealty to the Royal Family of Hyrule The Sheikah, guardians of the Royal Family and founders of Kakariko, watch over these spirits in their eternal slumber.|Grave|Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref name=Owl>{{cite|An aquatic race, they are longtime allies of Hyrule's Royal Family. I heard that only the Royal Family of Hyrule can enter Zora's Domain...|Kaepora Gaebora|Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Big Brother has shut himself up in his room saying, "I will wait in here for the Royal Family's messenger!"|Goron|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The Zora have formed an alliance with the Royal family, even allowing the flow of the river to stop for the King's messenger,<ref>{{cite|The flow of this waterfall serves the King of Hyrule. When the King slumbers, so too do these falls.|Inscription at Zora's River|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> and [[Darunia]] considers the King to be his "sworn brother."<ref>{{cite|Has Darunia, the big boss of the Gorons, really lost so much status to be treated like this by his Sworn Brother, the King?|Darunia|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | When the King of the [[Gerudo]] people, [[Ganon]]dorf swears fealty to the King, his daughter [[Princess Zelda]] distrusts him because of strange visions she has been experiencing recently. She believes that Ganondorf is after the Triforce and the Sacred Realm, but her father does not believe her.<ref>{{cite|Yes. I told my father about my dream...However, he didn't believe it was a prophecy...But...I can sense that man's evil intentions!|Zelda|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> She appoints [[Link]] to act as her messenger, and her nursemaid [[Impa]] teaches him [[Zelda's Lullaby]], which proves his connection to the Royal Family.<ref>{{cite|The song I just taught you has some mysterious power. Only Royal Family members are allowed to learn this song. Remember, it will help to prove your connection with the Royal Family.|Impa|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | As Ganondorf seizes power, Impa spirits Zelda away from the castle, disguising her as [[Sheik]]. The Royal Family is restored once again when Ganondorf is defeated and sealed in the [[Sacred Realm]] by the Sages. |
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| − | This is the Royal Family's hidden treasure which Zelda left behind. It glows with a mystical light...|Ocarina of Time item description|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> This is the only instrument that can open the [[Door of Time]] and is one of the keys to the [[Sacred Realm]]. |
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| − | As [[Hyrule]] was buried in the [[Great Flood]] prior to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the last remaining descendant of the Royal Family, [[Tetra]], is completely unaware of her heritage. The last King of Hyrule, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], reveals her true identity to her by uniting the two pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{cite|This necklace you wear is part of a sacred |
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| − | treasure called the Triforce of Wisdom, which has been passed down for many ages within the royal family of Hyrule.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|The Wind Waker}}</ref> The king tells her that she is the last link in the dying bloodline and that Ganondorf must be defeated if Hyrule is to be saved.<ref>{{cite|If he succeeds, my ancient kingdom under the sea will be turned into a land of shadow and despair...and so will the world you know above the waves.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|The Wind Waker}}</ref> |
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| − | When Link and Zelda finally duel Ganondorf atop [[Ganon's Tower]], the king has a change of heart and realizes that his ancient kingdom is not worth living for. He makes a wish on the Triforce for Hyrule to be washed away, and admonishes his successors to find their own land and not cling to the lost kingdom of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!!|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|If only I could do things over again...Not a day of my life has gone by without my thoughts turning to my kingdom of old. I have lived bound to Hyrule. In that sense, I was the same as Ganondorf.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Ah, but child... That land will not be Hyrule. It will be YOUR land.|Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|The Wind Waker}}</ref> |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Hylian Royal Family is depicted only by two living members. However, [[Royal Valley]] is said to be the place where deceased members are buried. [[King Gustaf]] is found here, along with unnamed members. The only known living members are [[Princess Zelda]] and the [[King Daltus|King of Hyrule]]. Link and Zelda are depicted as childhood friends, and the King and [[Smith]] are said to be old friends. The Royal Family is said to be the ones who know the truth about the [[Minish|Picori]]. |
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| − | Like in ''Twilight Princess'', in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' Zelda is the only living descendant of the Royal Family in this new Hyrule, one put in place by her grandmother, [[Tetra]], of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' fame. However, this ''Zelda'' title adds political ties to the Royal Family as well, with the inclusion of [[Chancellor Cole]] as her royal adviser. |
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Faron Province is part of the province system in Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Faron Province is located north of the Ordona Province, southwest of the Eldin Province, and is situated at the southern part of the map. The province was named after Faron, one of the three dragons of the Era of the Goddess Hylia.[1] It includes the Faron Woods, the Forest Temple, part of Hyrule Field, and the Sacred Grove, which also houses the Temple of Time. This is the second province Link visits during his journey as it is directly connected to the Ordona Province.
History
Link first enters the Faron Province while it is covered in Twilight, and after recovering light to the area, he sets off to the Forest Temple to retrieve the first Fused Shadow. Later on in the game, having been permanently transformed into a wolf due to Zant's Shadow Crystal, the young hero must return to the Faron Woods to enter the Sacred Grove and retrieve the Master Sword in order to return to his human form. Eventually, Link will have to once again visit the Sacred Grove and enter the Temple of Time and receive the Mirror Shard upon the defeat of Armogohma.
During the ending credits, Link is seen riding away from the province's woods while riding Epona.
Notable Locations
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, the Faron Province is protected by a great Water Dragon of the same name who was appointed to oversee the region by the goddess Hylia.[2]
History
Link first visits the Faron Province when he lands on The Surface to look for Zelda. He lands in the Sealed Grounds, and meets the elderly Impa. She directs him to continue on his quest in Faron Woods, the defining feature of Faron Province in the game. Upon reaching the area, he is tasked by the Kikwi elder Bucha to find the other members of the tribe.[3] After doing so, he is given the Slingshot, granting him access to the Deep Woods and Skyview Temple. Upon completing Skyview Temple and fighting the dungeon boss, Ghirahim, Link moves on to the next province in his journey.
Link returns to the province for his first Silent Realm trial in Faron Woods. When he completes the challenge, he is given the Water Dragon's Scale, allowing him access to the Great Tree. The elder Kikwi, Yerbal, is found at the top of the Great Tree and sends Link to the other main part of Faron Province, Lake Floria, to meet with the province's protector. The water dragon Faron, the province's protector, had been wounded by an attack from Ghirahim. Link heals her with Sacred Water from Skyview Spring, and in return she parts the waterfall in front of the Ancient Cistern, the dungeon hiding Farore's Flame. After Link defeats the boss, Koloktos, and with his newly powered sword, he proceeds to the next step in his adventure.
Link must visit the province one last time in order to receive Faron's section of the Song of the Hero. Faron has flooded Faron Woods to wash away the monster infestation,[4] forcing the old woman to create a barrier around the woods and making it impossible to move beyond the Sealed Grounds. While Link searches for a way into the forest, The Imprisoned attacks once again. After using his Groosenator to help Link re-seal The Imprisoned, Groose gets the idea to use it to launch Link into the woods. Once there, Link must find Faron. After finding Faron at the Great Tree she reveals the reason she flooded the woods was to remove the monsters tainting the realm and to prevent them from coming back. She instructs Link to collect the various Tadtones scattered across the submerged forest.[5][6] After successfully finding all of the tadtones, Faron teaches Link her part of the Song of the Hero and lowers the water level so that he are able to make his way around Faron Woods normally again.
Notable Locations
Trivia
- The name Faron most likely comes from the name of one of the Goddesses, Farore. Curiously, the large Hylian text on the map translates to "faronc", appearing to be a simple mistranslation.
- Interestingly enough, as the Hylian symbol for the letter "C" is but one stroke away from the Hylian symbol for "E", the word on the map potentially spells out "Farone". This is one letter away from "Farore", and "Farone" also happens to be the Spanish version of her name.
References
- ↑ Template:Cite web
- ↑ "Her name is Faron, the Water Dragon. As the great protector of Faron Province, she has power over water." — [[Fi]] (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "I've been so worried about my Kikwis. But if you could put my fears to rest, I might remember where that girl you seek ran off to, kwee." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "This may be news to you, but some very irksome monsters have been overrunning my woods of late. Well, I decided that I'd had enough! The easiest way to deal with the awful things was to flood the whole woods." — Faron (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "As you just saw, I have split the melody you seek among my many Tadtones and I have hidden them around the forest." — Faron (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "If you wish to earn my favor, gather the Tadtones and return to me." — Faron (Skyward Sword)
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