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+ | |caption = An overview of the Desert Colossus |
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| − | |location = The lake in the south-east |
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| + | |inhab = [[Nabooru]]<br>[[Twinrova|Koume and Kotake]] |
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| + | |items = [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]<br>[[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]]<br>[[Requiem of Spirit]]<br>[[Gold Skulltula]] x3 |
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| + | |related = [[Haunted Wasteland]]<br>[[Spirit Temple]] |
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| + | The '''Desert Colossus''' is a location in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is also the name of a similar statue inside of the [[Spirit Temple]].<ref name=statue>{{cite|The Desert Colossus's face...it sure looks evil!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | The '''Ice Palace''' is the fifth [[dungeon]] of the [[Dark World]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. |
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| + | In order to enter the massive desert, [[Link]] must first venture through the two trials of the Haunted Wasteland.<ref>{{cite|Are you going into the desert? I'll open this gate for you, but... You can't cross the desert unless you pass the two trials.|A Gerudo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The first trial is the [[Haunted Wasteland#River of Sand|River of Sand]], meaning Link must either use the [[Hover Boots]] or the [[Hookshot#Longshot|Longshot]] to safely get across the river of quicksand.<ref>{{cite|The first trial is...the River of Sand! You can't walk across this river!|A Gerudo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> After crossing the river, the young hero must then follow several flags to reach a stone structure that leads to the the second trial: the [[Haunted Wasteland#Phantom Guide|Phantom Guide]].<ref>{{cite|After you cross it, follow the flags we placed there. The second trial is...the Phantom Guide!|A Gerudo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Using the [[Lens of Truth]] while on top of the monument reveals a [[Poe]] that will guide Link into the Desert Colossus itself.<ref>{{cite| Those without eyes that can see the truth will only find themselves returning here.|A Gerudo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | It is located in the Southeast, in the middle of the large lake. Access to the dungeon is granted by swimming to the largest island in the [[Light World]]. Lifting up the black rock (which requires collection of the [[Power Bracelet#Power Gloves, Titan's Mitt, and the Gauntlets|Titan's Mitt]] in [[Thieves' Town]]) reveals a portal; [[Link]] must step on it to be teleported outside Ice Palace entrance. |
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| − | The Ice Palace is possibly the first [[ice]]-themed dungeon in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]], followed six years later by the [[Ice Cavern]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. As such, the ground is frozen in most rooms, making Link's traction more difficult. It contains numerous floors as well, although none of them have too many rooms, and the main objective is to descend to the last floor, where the boss resides. Link frequently has to move blocks that obstruct his way, and some creatures can only be defeated with the [[Fire Rod]]. This dungeon is considered to be one of the most difficult in the game, although one of its rooms has its complexity lowered in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake.<ref>[http://guides.ign.com/guides/482080/page_21.html The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords - SNES/GBA Changes]</ref> The main treasure is the [[Tunic#Blue Mail|Blue Mail]], a tunic that increases Link's physical defenses. The Palace's boss is [[Kholdstare]], a living formation of [[ice]]. After defeating the boss, Link receives a [[Heart Container]] and the 5th [[Crystal]]. |
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| + | The colossus is a vast, secluded area situated at the rear of the [[Haunted Wasteland]], far out of Hyrule's boundaries and even those of the [[Gerudo's Fortress]], the nearest civilization to the region. It can only be accessed by those who possess the [[Lens of Truth|"eye of truth"]].<ref>{{cite|They said, "In order to cross the Haunted Wasteland, you'll need the 'eye of truth.' The Colossus is on the far side of the wasteland..."|A Carpenter|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The Desert Colossus, while a name for this isolated desert, is also the name of the artistic stone carving of a female "goddess" upon the face of the [[Spirit Temple]], and the title of the similar Buddha-like female statue within the main room of the temple itself. |
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| + | ===The Goddess of the Sand=== |
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| + | [[File:DesertColossus.jpg|left|thumb|The Desert Colossus, also known as the Goddess of the Sand.]]The most prominent feature of the desert is a a giant monument known both as the Desert Colossus and the '''Goddess of the Sand'''.<ref name=sand>{{cite|One inside a goddess of the sand...|Sheik|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Located inside the Goddess of the Sand is the [[Spirit Temple]], which serves as the headquarters of [[Nabooru]], the leader of the [[Gerudo]] and second-in-command to [[Ganon]]dorf, in order to conduct experiments in brainwashing people.<ref>{{cite|Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the Spirit Temple, which is at the end of the desert.|A Gerudo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The leader of the gang of thieves is Nabooru. She is experimenting in brainwashing many people at the ruins in the desert.|A Carpenter|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | ===''A Link to the Past'' comic=== |
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| − | [[File:Tower of Ice (comic).png|thumb|right|The Ice Tower in the comic]] |
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| − | The Ice Palace is also featured in the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]], although it is referred to as the '''Ice Tower'''. During Link's search for a map of the [[Dark World]] to know the whereabouts of [[Turtle Rock]], the young hero travels to the Ice Tower, where they are confronted by [[Kholdstare|Kholdstone]]. Link reveals that all he wants is to see the map of the Dark World,<ref>{{cite book|quote=I don't want any '''trouble'''! I just want to see the map of the Dark World!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=5}}</ref> but Kholdstone mentions that the map is his greatest treasure and will not let anyone see it.<ref>{{cite book|quote=This map you speak of is Kholdstone's greatest treasure! I will '''never''' let you gaze upon it! Arise, Stalfos! Destroy him!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> The monster unleashes two [[Stalfos]] to attack Link, but when the young hero sees that they keep respawning even after defeating them, he begins to focus his power on the [[Master Sword]],<ref>{{cite book|quote=It's impossible to keep them down! Aaaargh!! I've had enough!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=7}}</ref> which causes for the tower to begin to collapse. Kholdstone warns Link that if he destroys the tower, then he will destroy the map as well, making him realize that the map is etched on the tower's floor.<ref>{{cite book|quote=You've got quite a temper... If you bring the place down, you will destroy the map also! [...] Look '''down''', fool!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|quote=Ah...the floor is the map?! Now...where's Turtle Rock?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> However, the tower collapses shortly after, with Link landing near the location of Turtle Rock. |
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| + | The enormous statue is a vast carving into the face of the Spirit Temple believed to have been made by the Gerudo to represent their Goddess of the Sand ("Evil God" in Japan).<ref name=sand/> Before Ganondorf gained entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]] and took the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]], this ancient stronghold was the secret hideout for him and his followers. During his seven year reign as ruler of [[Hyrule]], the ancient building became the base of operations for his surrogate mothers, collectively known as [[Twinrova]].<ref>{{cite|Ganondorf and his minions are using the Spirit Temple as a hideout.|Nabooru|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| + | When Link first enters the Spirit Temple located inside the Goddess of the Sand itself, he finds that he cannot go in further than the first chamber since both the west and east entrances are impassable. [[Sheik]] appears before him as the young hero exits the temple and teaches him the [[Requiem of Spirit]], the melody necessary to access the Desert Colossus as a child and successfully enter the first half of the Spirit Temple. |
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| + | ===Oasis=== |
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| + | The Desert Colossus is home to an oasis located just west of the Spirit Temple. At first, the oasis is dried up, but rapidly fills after Link plays the [[Song of Storms]] on a small rock platform nearby. [[Fairy|Fairies]] will also sprout up from the filled oasis, serving as a [[Fairy Fountain#Ocarina of Time|Fairy's Fountain]] of sorts where Link can return to heal his injuries at any time. |
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| + | On the opposite side of the oasis is a [[Great Fairy Fountain#Ocarina of Time|Great Fairy's Fountain]]; however, its entrance is blocked off by a cracked wall. Link can reveal the fountain by simply bombing the wall; the [[Great Fairy]] inside will give Link [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Nayru's Love|Nayru's Love]], a magical, impregnable barrier that can be activated about Link in times of heavy damage, battle, or dangerous situation. |
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| + | [[File:ArbitersGroundsStatue.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The statue within the Arbiter's Grounds.]] |
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| + | *In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the [[Mirror Chamber|room]] that houses the [[Mirror of Twilight]] contains a statue that is very similar to the Desert Colossus, as does one of the larger, torch-based rooms within the [[Arbiter's Grounds]] dungeon itself. |
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| + | *The Desert Colossus is based on giant statues of pharaohs, also called colossi, scattered about Egypt. This ties in with the area's Egyptian theme. |
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| + | *The Desert is the second largest area in the game to use the same theme. (the largest is the field areas, which use the [[Hyrule Field]] theme.) |
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| + | |Spanish(LA)= {{exp|Desert Colossus|Coloso del Desierto}} |
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| + | |Spanish(SP)= {{exp|Colossal Desert|Desierto Coloso}} |
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Revision as of 05:16, 11 January 2012
Template:Place The Desert Colossus is a location in Ocarina of Time. It is also the name of a similar statue inside of the Spirit Temple.[1]
Location
In order to enter the massive desert, Link must first venture through the two trials of the Haunted Wasteland.[2] The first trial is the River of Sand, meaning Link must either use the Hover Boots or the Longshot to safely get across the river of quicksand.[3] After crossing the river, the young hero must then follow several flags to reach a stone structure that leads to the the second trial: the Phantom Guide.[4] Using the Lens of Truth while on top of the monument reveals a Poe that will guide Link into the Desert Colossus itself.[5]
Features
Overview
The colossus is a vast, secluded area situated at the rear of the Haunted Wasteland, far out of Hyrule's boundaries and even those of the Gerudo's Fortress, the nearest civilization to the region. It can only be accessed by those who possess the "eye of truth".[6] The Desert Colossus, while a name for this isolated desert, is also the name of the artistic stone carving of a female "goddess" upon the face of the Spirit Temple, and the title of the similar Buddha-like female statue within the main room of the temple itself.
The Goddess of the Sand
The Desert Colossus, also known as the Goddess of the Sand.
The most prominent feature of the desert is a a giant monument known both as the Desert Colossus and the Goddess of the Sand.[7] Located inside the Goddess of the Sand is the Spirit Temple, which serves as the headquarters of Nabooru, the leader of the Gerudo and second-in-command to Ganondorf, in order to conduct experiments in brainwashing people.[8][9]
The enormous statue is a vast carving into the face of the Spirit Temple believed to have been made by the Gerudo to represent their Goddess of the Sand ("Evil God" in Japan).[7] Before Ganondorf gained entrance to the Sacred Realm and took the Triforce of Power, this ancient stronghold was the secret hideout for him and his followers. During his seven year reign as ruler of Hyrule, the ancient building became the base of operations for his surrogate mothers, collectively known as Twinrova.[10]
When Link first enters the Spirit Temple located inside the Goddess of the Sand itself, he finds that he cannot go in further than the first chamber since both the west and east entrances are impassable. Sheik appears before him as the young hero exits the temple and teaches him the Requiem of Spirit, the melody necessary to access the Desert Colossus as a child and successfully enter the first half of the Spirit Temple.
Oasis
The Desert Colossus is home to an oasis located just west of the Spirit Temple. At first, the oasis is dried up, but rapidly fills after Link plays the Song of Storms on a small rock platform nearby. Fairies will also sprout up from the filled oasis, serving as a Fairy's Fountain of sorts where Link can return to heal his injuries at any time.
On the opposite side of the oasis is a Great Fairy's Fountain; however, its entrance is blocked off by a cracked wall. Link can reveal the fountain by simply bombing the wall; the Great Fairy inside will give Link Nayru's Love, a magical, impregnable barrier that can be activated about Link in times of heavy damage, battle, or dangerous situation.
Trivia
The statue within the Arbiter's Grounds.
- In Twilight Princess, the room that houses the Mirror of Twilight contains a statue that is very similar to the Desert Colossus, as does one of the larger, torch-based rooms within the Arbiter's Grounds dungeon itself.
- The Desert Colossus is based on giant statues of pharaohs, also called colossi, scattered about Egypt. This ties in with the area's Egyptian theme.
- The Desert is the second largest area in the game to use the same theme. (the largest is the field areas, which use the Hyrule Field theme.)
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- ↑ "The Desert Colossus's face...it sure looks evil!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Are you going into the desert? I'll open this gate for you, but... You can't cross the desert unless you pass the two trials." — A Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "The first trial is...the River of Sand! You can't walk across this river!" — A Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "After you cross it, follow the flags we placed there. The second trial is...the Phantom Guide!" — A Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ " Those without eyes that can see the truth will only find themselves returning here." — A Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "They said, "In order to cross the Haunted Wasteland, you'll need the 'eye of truth.' The Colossus is on the far side of the wasteland..."" — A Carpenter (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "One inside a goddess of the sand..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Nabooru is the second-in-command to the great Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo Thieves. Her headquarters are in the Spirit Temple, which is at the end of the desert." — A Gerudo (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "The leader of the gang of thieves is Nabooru. She is experimenting in brainwashing many people at the ruins in the desert." — A Carpenter (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Ganondorf and his minions are using the Spirit Temple as a hideout." — Nabooru (Ocarina of Time)