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This article is about the enemy also known as a Mini-Moldorm. For the boss Moldorm, see Moldorm (Boss).

Template:Enemy Moldorms, also known as Mini-Moldorms, are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. Large members of the species have appeared as bosses in A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and Four Swords Adventures. Regular Moldorms commonly appear in various Caves and Dungeons throughout the series, and in some games, have an affinity for sand.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

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The Moldorm is a large, segmented annelid that inhabit Dungeons, and otherwise large, enclosed rooms where they can roam about freely. Moldorms can usually be defeated in one or two hits, although those that appear in Four Swords can take a several strikes until defeated. While most Moldorms generally look alike, in Phantom Hourglass and Skyward Sword they appear to embody a more centipede-like look, while in Twilight Princess they tend to look more like Lanmolas or Swamolas. Appearing originally in The Legend of Zelda as simply gigantic worms seen within the labyrinths,^[1] they later appear as speedy dungeon protectors known as Mini-Moldorms in A Link to the Past and several titles afterwards.

All Moldorms are ground-dwelling. In Twilight Princess, they live in the ground, jumping from the sand in the Gerudo Desert and Arbiter's Grounds to attack Link. To seek them out, he must Clawshot their shadows, pulling them from the earth and towards him, where he can subsequently attack them.

Moldorms in Skyward Sword reside out of sight underground. They are encountered only when Link enters an underground tunnel with the Mogma Mitts. Striking their tail segment with the Mogma Mitts will destroy the rear segments and increase their movement speed, with three strikes required to defeat them. It first appears as a Mini-Boss in the Fire Sanctuary.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Link's Crossbow Training

In Link's Crossbow Training, Moldorms appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" level of Stage 5.

Trivia

In Oracle of Seasons, there is a Mini-Moldorm hidden on an island off the Western Coast. The sign there says that the Black Beast rests there.^[2] If Link uses a Mystery Seed on the mysterious object buried there, it turns out that the Black Beast was a Mini-Moldorm. This is how Link obtains the X-Shaped Jewel.
In Twilight Princess, after defeating enough of Moldorms in the Gerudo Desert, a larger Moldorm will leap from the sand. This variation must be struck down with two hits instead of one.

Etymology

Moldorms are known as テール (Tail) in Japanese. Swamolas are known as モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) in Japan, just like the Moldorms from The Legend of Zelda. In Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, Moldorms are known as Moldworms in Japan.

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) Template:ExpGame テール (Tēru) Template:ExpGame モルドワーム (Morudowāmu) Template:ExpGame	Moldarm Tail Moldworm
	French^EU	Tehl Template:ExpGame Moldorm	Tail Moldorm
	German	Moldorm	Moldorm
	Italian	Shippo Moldorm Template:ExpGame	From the Japanese word 尻尾 (Shippo)
	Spanish^EU	Tail	Tail
	Spanish^LA	Moldorm Template:ExpGame	Moldorm

Gallery

Moldorm artwork from The Legend of Zelda
Moldorm from The Legend of Zelda
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Moldorm from A Link to the Past
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Moldorm from Link's Awakening
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Moldorm from Four Swords
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Moldorm from Twilight Princess
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Moldorm from Phantom Hourglass
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Moldorm from Skyward Sword
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Purple Moldorm from A Link Between Worlds
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Million Publishing guide Moldorm artwork from The Legend of Zelda

References

↑ "The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not too strong." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
↑ "The Black Beast rests here." — Sign (Oracle of Seasons)

Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series

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-|name = Goron
-|image = [[Image:TPGoron.png|200px]]
-|characteristics =
-|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Sword Adventures|Four Sword Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
-|habitat = [[Death Mountain]], [[Goron Isle]], [[Great Sea]]
-|members =[[Link (Goron)]], [[Biggoron]], [[Dangoro]], [[Darbus]], [[Darmani]], [[Darunia]], [[Gongoron]], [[Goron Elder's Son]], [[Gor Amoto]], [[Gor Coron]], [[Gor Ebizo]], [[Gor Liggs]], [[Medigoron]]
-}}
-The '''Gorons''' are a race inhabiting [[Hyrule]], [[Termina]] and several other countries. They generally live in or under mountains. Their build gives them the ability to roll down mountains like rocks. Gorons are capable of walking through lava and withstanding extreme amounts of heat. They also tend to possess immense strength and power. Goron's bodies are also extremely durable, and they are able to roll into balls as a way to traverse land. Besides their rock-like appearance, another notable feature is that their diet consists strictly of rocks, although it was hinted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' that they also drink [[milk]],<ref name="Quote1">{{cite|Chugging a glass of milk after soaking in the hot spring is very popular, Brother!|Goron|Twilight Princess}}</ref> it is also hinted in ''Phantom Hourglass'' that young Gorons eat tree hearts to grow big and strong like their older relatives. Some Gorons are known to be skilled smiths, notably [[Medigoron]] and [[Biggoron]], of which the latter is responsible for creating the [[Biggoron's Sword]]. They are also known for harvesting [[bomb]]s from [[Bomb Flower]]s. Bombs are sometimes called the ''Goron's Special Crop''. Gorons can also become extremely large like the previously mentioned Biggoron, towering above all other races. Often, though a friendly race, Gorons are slow to trust outsiders unless they can somehow win the trust of a Goron elder by performing a feat of strength, skill or intelligence. Gorons are one of the most consistently present races throughout [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], along with [[Hylian]]s. By the time of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', other major races such as the [[Zora]], [[Kokiri]] and [[Deku]] are nowhere to be found, presumably having either evolved or have migrated. The Gorons have also been noted by fans for the lack of identifiable females.
+:''This article is about the enemy also known as a Mini-Moldorm. For the boss Moldorm, see [[Moldorm (Boss)]].''
-The name 'Goron' may have originated from 'goron, goron', a Japanese [[Wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeia]] for the sound of a rolling rock, or more specifically, a boulder.
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+|image= [[File:ALBW Mini-Moldorm.png]]
+|caption= Moldorm from ''A Link Between Worlds''
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+|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}
+|other= {{LCT}}
+|habitat= [[Cave]]s<br>[[Dungeon]]s
+|member=
+|attack=
+|weapon= [[Sword]]<br>[[Clawshot]] {{ExpGame|TP}}<br>[[Mogma Mitts]] {{ExpGame|SS}}
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+'''Moldorms''', also known as '''Mini-Moldorms''', are recurring enemies in {{LZS|Series}}. [[Moldorm (Boss)|Large members]] of the species have appeared as bosses in {{ALttP}}, {{LA}}, and {{FSA}}. Regular Moldorms commonly appear in various [[Cave]]s and [[Dungeon]]s throughout the series, and in some games, have an affinity for sand.
+==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
-==''Ocarina of Time''==
+{{TLoZManual|Moldorm|The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not so strong.}}
+The Moldorm is a large, segmented annelid that inhabit Dungeons, and otherwise large, enclosed rooms where they can roam about freely. Moldorms can usually be defeated in one or two hits, although those that appear in {{FS}} can take a several strikes until defeated. While most Moldorms generally look alike, in {{PH}} and {{SS}} they appear to embody a more centipede-like look, while in {{TP}} they tend to look more like [[Lanmola]]s or [[Swamola]]s. Appearing originally in {{TLoZ}} as simply gigantic worms seen within the labyrinths,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not too strong.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref> they later appear as speedy dungeon protectors known as Mini-Moldorms in {{ALttP}} and several titles afterwards.
-[[Image:Goron.png|thumb|left|Goron from Ocarina of Time]][[Image:Goron_oot_model.gif|180px|right|Goron from Ocarina of Time]]
-''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the first ''Zelda'' title to introduce the Gorons. The Gorons live within [[Death Mountain]], in a large dome-shaped cavern which they call [[Goron City]].<ref name="Quote2">{{cite|If you want to hear more Goron gossip, head up to our city! [[Goron City]] is just a little way up [[Death Mountain Trail|the trail]]. It won't take much longer to get there, even on foot.|Goron|OOT}}</ref> This city houses several rooms, stairways and also a giant vase at the bottom floor which contains a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]), provided that the vase is spinning. There is also a shop held on the bottom floor as well, run by a Goron. Many Gorons populate Goron City, but some do venture out into the [[Death Mountain Trail|trail]] and are willing to give directions to the city if spoken to. At first glance, the Gorons look like smooth boulders lying down; but will uncurl themselves if approached. The Gorons also have their own mining complex, [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. Its entrance lays at the base of the mountain trail, and the Gorons mine there for the 'most nutritious and best tasting' rocks which they eat. One Goron mentions that the Gorons have became such gourmets that they refuse to eat ordinary rocks, and thus rely on the mines for their only source of food.
+All Moldorms are ground-dwelling. In ''Twilight Princess'', they live in the ground, jumping from the sand in the [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Arbiter's Grounds (Twilight Princess)|Arbiter's Grounds]] to attack [[Link]]. To seek them out, he must [[Clawshot]] their shadows, pulling them from the earth and towards him, where he can subsequently attack them.
-The Gorons in ''Ocarina of Time'' are governed by a single leader, a large Goron named [[Darunia]] who often stays in his room on the bottom floor. Another notable Goron is [[Biggoron]], a gigantic Goron who is too large to live with the other Gorons, and thus resides on the peak of Death Mountain. Biggoron also has a younger brother named [[Medigoron]] who is much smaller, but still about two to three times the size of a normal Goron, and lives in his cramped workshop within Goron City. Both Gorons are blacksmiths, but the eldest brother Biggoron is more skilled in his work than his brother. As an adult, Link can purchase a [[Giant's Knife]] from Medigoron for 200 [[rupee]]s, which will break after striking enemies or hard surfaces four times. Biggoron however is able to craft an indestructible blade, the [[Biggoron's Sword]], which Link can obtain at the end of the Biggoron Sword Trading Sequence.
+Moldorms in ''Skyward Sword'' reside out of sight underground. They are encountered only when Link enters an underground tunnel with the [[Mogma Mitts]]. Striking their tail segment with the Mogma Mitts will destroy the rear segments and increase their movement speed, with three strikes required to defeat them. It first appears as a Mini-Boss in the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]].
-===Before Opening the Door of Time===
-The Gorons also guard the [[Goron's Ruby|Spiritual Stone of Fire]], more commonly known to them as The Goron's Ruby, which is recieved after beating [[Dodongos Cavern]]. The Spiritual Stone of Fire was originally guarded on a high platform, which could only be reached by crossing a rope, until Darunia took it and guarded it himself in his room. The Gorons also grow a special kind of explosive plant called a [[Bomb Flower]], a flower that acts like a bomb which the Gorons probably use for mining.
+{{Figurine|TMC|Moldorm|Appears in various areas. These guys move quickly and randomly. Trap them in a corner and take them out quickly.|[[File:Moldorm Figurine.gif]]}}
-{{Spoiler}}
-When Link goes to Goron City with the intention of acquiring their Spiritual Stone, he learns from the Gorons that a gigantic boulder had blocked the only entrance to their mining complex, [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. Because of this, the Gorons can no longer mine for the rocks they eat, and are now starving because of their rock shortage. Some of the Gorons had became so hungry, that a few had went to the Spiritual Stone of Fire with the intention of giving it just a little lick, only to find it missing from where it was usually kept. Darunia had taken the Spiritual Stone and guarded it himself to prevent the others from possibly eating it. In the process he had locked himself in his room, saying that he would only come out whenever Hyrule's royal messenger arrives. Link had then played [[Zelda's Lullaby]] on the doormat to Darunia's room, and thinking that the royal messenger had finally arrived, Darunia had opened his door. But when Darunia saw that it was only a child, he became furious saying that the Gorons were having their own problems,<ref name="Quote3">{{cite|We've had a poor harvest of our special crop, [[Bomb Flower]]s! Starvation and hunger because of the rock shortage!|Darunia|OOT}}</ref> don't need a child, and told Link to leave him alone.
+==Other Appearances==
-Some of the Gorons tell of the tunnel that leads to the [[Lost Woods]], where [[Saria's Song]] can be heard, and that sometimes Darunia likes to listen to it. When Link had played Saria's Song to the Goron leader, Darunia began to dance madly, and had instantly became happier. Feeling better, Darunia told Link that [[Ganondorf]] had approached the Goron tribe and had blocked the entrance to their mines, threatening them that he would only unblock it if they had gave him the Spiritual Stone of Fire. But Ganondorf was still refused and had left the Gorons with their blocked mines. Darunia had then asked Link to help them with their problem, and that he would award Link with the Spiritual Stone but only if Link helped them<ref name="Quote4">{{cite|The Spiritual Stone of Fire, also known as the Goron's Ruby, is our race's hidden treasure.... But hold on--I'm not going to give it to you that easily. If you want it so badly... Why don't you go destroy the monsters inside of the Dodongo's Cavern and prove you're a real man? That way, everybody will be happy again! If you do it, I will give you anything you want, even the Spiritual Stone!|Darunia|OOT}}</ref>, which Link agreed to and was given the [[Goron Bracelet]] which allowed him to pick up heavy objects such as Bomb Flowers. Link managed to find a Bomb Flower and used it to unblock the entrance, he had then went inside the mining complex and eventually defeated the boss there, the [[King Dodongo]]. Now that the mines were finally safe again, Darunia and two Gorons dropped down to Link and announced that he was now one of them, a sworn 'brother', and gave him the Spiritual Stone of Fire for his efforts. The Gorons also wanted to give Link a 'Goron hug', which Link had run away from.
+{{noncanon|start}}
+===''Link's Crossbow Training''===
-===After the Door of Time is Opened===
+In {{LCT}}, Moldorms appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" level of Stage 5.
-Eventually after getting the last of the Spiritual Stones and after obtaining the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]] and learning the [[Song of Time]], Link went to the [[Temple of Time]] and pulled out the [[Master Sword]], putting him into a deep slumber and only awakening him seven years later, where he found himself as an adult and was told by [[Rauru]], one of the six sages, to go out and awaken the other five sages to aid him in the battle against Ganondorf. During this time period, Death Mountain had been cursed. Its trail became more dangerous and red smoke had surrounded the mountain. After arriving in Goron City, Link found that the Gorons' home was completely empty. There was however a single, rolling Goron who was stopped with the use of a [[bomb]]. This Goron introduced himself as 'Link, Hero of the Gorons' who admires the real Link. Link the Goron said that he is the son of Darunia, and had told to Link that Ganondorf had revived an evil dragon, named [[Volvagia]] that according to Goron lore, had preyed on Gorons and was defeated by a Goron hero who had used the [[Megaton Hammer]] in a battle against it. Darunia is a descendant of that Goron. More recently however, Ganondorf had captured nearly all of the Gorons and held them captive as prisoners in [[Fire Temple|The Fire Temple]], where he threatened to feed them all to the revived Volvagia, as an example to all of the other races not to question his rule over Hyrule.<ref name="Quote5">{{cite|Everybody was taken to the Fire Temple... While my dad was out... Ganondorf's followers came and took them all away! All of them will be eaten by Volvagia!|Link (Goron)|OOT}}</ref> The only other Gorons who weren't taken captive were Biggoron, Medigoron, and the Goron who runs the shop in Goron City. Darunia was not captured but had went into The Fire Temple to defeat Volvagia and to save his people, but Link the Goron had feared for the worst and soon had pleaded to Link to save the Goron race, which Link agreed to. Link the Goron then gave him a Red Tunic and told him of a secret passageway to the other half of the Death Mountain crater, by pushing away a block in Darunia's room. There, Link found the bridge that led to the temple.
+{{noncanon|end}}
-Inside The Fire Temple, Link had reunited with Darunia in the room that held the boss door. Although Darunia was glad to see him again and would love to have a man-to-man talk to him, Darunia had to save his tribe and was going to fight Volvagia, even though he didn't have the Megaton Hammer with him. He asked Link to free the Goron prisoners and then had went inside. Most of the [[small key]]s in The Fire Temple were used to free the prisoner Gorons, who gave Link advice about the temple before escaping. Their prisoner cells often also held important items, such as more keys, which makes freeing all of the Gorons necessary in order to clear the dungeon. After Link freed all of the prisoner Gorons and defeated Volvagia with the Megaton Hammer, Darunia was awakened and realized that he was the Sage of Fire and gave Link the [[Fire Medallion]], which was also a symbol of their friendship.<ref name="Quote6">{{cite|Thank you, Brother! I really appreciate what you did. I thank you on behalf of the entire [[Goron]] race! You turned out to be a real man, just as I thought you would! By the way, I, the wild Darunia, turned out to be the great [[Sage|Sage of Fire]]... Isn't that funny, Brother? Well, this must be what they call destiny. Nothing has made me happier than helping you seal the evil here! Hey, Brother, take [[Sage Medallions|this]]! This is a Medallion that contains the power of the fire spirits--and my friendship.|Darunia|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Afterwards all of the other Gorons had returned to their city, and would thank Link again if spoken to.
-{{Clear}}
-==''Majora's Mask''==
-[[Image:Goron Link.png|right|thumb|200px|[[Link]] as a Goron in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the Gorons live in the [[Snowhead]] area, in the north of [[Termina]]. They include the [[Goron Elder]], the [[Baby Goron]], and until recently, [[Darmani]]. Throughout the plot of ''Majora's Mask'', [[Link]] learns to become a Goron himself by using the [[Goron Mask]].
-Unfortunately, [[Snowhead#Goron Village|Goron Village]] and [[Snowhead#Mountain Village|Mountain Village]] have been plagued by harsh snow and ice, changing the usually warm habitat of the Gorons. The source was apparently [[Snowhead Temple]], so Darmani went to investigate. Sadly, he died along the way, but Link healed his soul using the [[Song of Healing]]. After Darmani's soul came to rest, Link obtained the Goron Mask.
-In Goron Village, the Baby Goron has been crying ever since his father left. Link must calm him by taking the form of Darmani using the Goron Mask and playing the [[Goron Lullaby]], partially learned from the Goron Elder, who is frozen just outside of the village area. Unfreezing Gorons requires [[Hot Spring Water]], found near Darmani's grave.
-After clearing Snowhead and defeating [[Goht]], Goron Link is allowed to participate in the Goron Race. However, the entrance is blocked by a large boulder which can only be broken using a [[Powder Keg]]. To get one, Link must visit the [[Medigoron]] near the Goron Village and carry the Powder Keg from the village to the rock. If Link wins the race, he receives a [[Bottle]] filled with [[Gold Dust]].
-There is one Goron who visits [[Clock Town]] during the three days Link is in town. His name is [[Link (Goron)|Link]]. This Link has a reservation at the [[Stock Pot Inn]], and he claims it at noon on the first day. However, Link can check in before his Goron of the same name, because [[Anju]] has a difficult time remembering the faces of the customers. <ref name="Quote7">{{cite|Umm...Are you...staying the night? Oh my! I wonder...Did I by chance ask you the same thing earlier? My mother is always telling me to remember our customer's faces, but I tend to forget them...|Anju|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
-==''Oracle'' Series==
-[[Image:OoX Goron.png|thumb|Gorons and their elder from [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|''Oracle of Ages''.]]]]
-Gorons appear in both the lands of [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]] in the ''Oracle'' games. Unlike other ''Zelda'' titles, the Gorons in Holodrum and Labrynna have skin color that ranges from the usual yellow, to red, green and blue.
-===''Oracle of Seasons''===
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', Gorons live in a cave in [[Mt. Cucco]], near where the [[Temple of Seasons]] once stood in Holodrum. Unlike the Gorons of Labrynna, these Gorons do not appear to have a Goron elder, or at least not refer to anyone as their leader. Although [[Biggoron]] does reside with them and may be their elder, however he has to stay outside due to his largeness. While the seasons are in chaos, Mt. Cucco experiences cold winters most of the time, forcing all of the Gorons but Biggoron to stay inside the caves.
-Due to the cold winters, Biggoron had caught a cold, which was cured when Link gives him [[Lava Soup]] as part of the [[Trading Sequence]]. In return, Biggoron gives Link the rare [[Goron Vase]], which can be then given to [[Ingo]] who lives in [[Sunken City]].
-A solitary, red Goron lives in a separate cave from the others. When visited, the Goron will thank Link for visiting him and reward him with a level 2 [[Ring Box]], capable of allowing Link to equip two [[ring]]s instead of one. The main cave in which the Gorons live can be used as a shortcut to the Temple of Seasons or as the sole entry to the peak where Biggoron resides.
-===''Oracle of Ages''===
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Gorons live in both the peaks of [[Rolling Ridge]] of Labrynna, as well as the base of the mountain. Unlike the Gorons of Holodrum, there are a lot more Gorons in Labrynna and make up most if not all of Rolling Ridge's population, they are also in fact one of the more larger Goron tribes in the ''Zelda'' series. There are more Gorons in the past then there are in present day, suggesting that some may have died off or migrated.
-The Gorons of Labrynna exhibit many interests in playing games as well as dancing, their sense of society also closely resembles that of the Goron tribe in [[Hyrule]]'s [[Death Mountain]], as they have an elder and test outsiders in skill before calling them a "Brother". The base and eastern peak of Rolling Ridge appears to have the most activity, as well as many tunnels that lead to the base and vice versa. This is where most of the mini-games that Link can play, a requirement in order to access the sixth dungeon, [[Mermaid's Cave]], and also where the Goron Dance Hall is held. ''Oracle of Ages'' requires that Link completes the fifth dungeon, [[Crown Dungeon]], before allowing access to the base and eastern peak of Rolling Ridge.
-The western peak of Rolling Ridge is less active, but also appears to be the main caverns of the Gorons. The western peak is probably also the main area where [[Bomb Flowers]] are grown, most notably in the past. In present day the Goron elder, who slightly looks like [[Darunia]] of ''Ocarina of Time'', became trapped under some fallen rocks and could not get out.<ref name="Quote8">{{cite|It's terrible! The Goron Elder has been buried alive under some rocks! What do we do?|Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> The other Gorons had tried to break away the rocks, but even with their Goron strength, they couldn't break it and required the use of a Bomb Flower,<ref name="Quote9">{{cite|The Elder is buried alive! But Gorons alone can't dig him out! If we had the legendary Bomb Flower, we could blast the rocks away...|Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> which hadn't been seen in years. In the past, the [[Great Moblin]] had built his fortress in the western peak of Rolling Ridge and had kept all of the Bomb Flowers for himself.<ref name="Quote10">{{cite|Ever since that big pig--the Great Moblin-- came, we haven't been able to grow the Gorons' famed Bomb Flowers.|Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> Once Link had defeated the Great Moblin, the Gorons had their Bomb Flowers returned to them. As thanks, Link was rewarded a Bomb Flower which he took into present day to free the Goron elder, who admits that he was not in any trouble at all.<ref name="Quote11">{{cite|Huh? What's wrong, brothers? Were you worried about me? Ah ha ha ha ha! A rock that size can't hurt me! Ah ha ha ha ha!|The Goron Elder|Oracle of Ages}}</ref>
-The Goron Dance mini-game is hosted by a blue Goron in present day and by a red Goron in the past, where they instruct dance moves to other Gorons in the Goron Dance Hall. According to the red Goron, he is the first generation of "Graceful Dancers",<ref name="Quote12">{{cite|I am the first generation of Graceful Dancers!|Red Goron at Goron Dance Hall|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> and that the blue Goron is the fifth generation.<ref name="Quote13">{{cite|I am the fifth generation of Graceful Dancers!|Blue Goron at Goron Dance Hall|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> To join in, Link had to pay 10 rupees in present day or 20 rupees in the past to dance with them. The Goron Dance Hall is where at least seven Gorons do a dance in rhythm, under the instructions of their instructor. According to the dance instructors, only people who dance well will be considered a Goron.<ref name="Quote14">{{cite|One must know our dance if he is to be called a Goron. If you dance well, I'll give you a Symbol of Brotherhood!|Goron Dance Hall Instructors|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> When Link completed this mini-game, he was officially dubbed a fellow "Brother" within the tribe and was given the [[Brother Emblem]], allowing him access to a tunnel that was being blocked by a Goron from non-"brothers".<ref name="Quote15">{{cite|Do you have a passionate heart? Only proven Goron brothers may pass. Be off!|Goron|Oracle of Ages}}</ref> Other games that the Gorons in Labrynna play include a mine cart game that involves shooting targets with the [[Seed Shooter]], and a game where Link had to dodge falling bombs for a certain amount of time, Big Bang Game. Several Gorons also asked that Link find them items such as [[Rock Sirloin]], [[Goronade]] and the Goron Vase. Eventually after completing a number of requests and mini-games, Link was rewarded the [[Mermaid Key]] that provided him access to the Mermaid's Cave.
-{{Clear}}
-==''The Wind Waker''==
-[[Image:Merchant.gif|right|frame|Traveling Merchant in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Gorons appear as wandering salesmen traveling the [[Great Sea]], situated on three different islands, in search of valuable goods and rarities.
-These '''Traveling Merchants'''<ref name="Quote16">{{cite|I'm what's called a traveling merchant. Just a poor wanderer cruising the world in search of rare objects of all sorts, new and old, strange and unsettling. I detected a scent wafting from this island that suggested to me that there might be something of value here, so I sailed my tiny raft all this way from far, far away...|Goron Merchant at [[Mother & Child Isles]]|TWW}}</ref> can be found scattered across three islands on the [[Great Sea]]. If Link has the [[Deku Leaf]], he can use it to blow a Merchant's hat into the air, revealing that they are Gorons. These Gorons may be the few, last remnants of their diminished race, likely due in no small part to the [[Great Flood]]. They claim to be from a "far away" place,<ref name="Quote16"></ref> which may very well be [[Goron Island]], where many Gorons live. The Gorons will trade with Link if he has purchased an item from [[Zunari]].
-The Traveling Merchants can be found on or near their rafts, which appears to be their main form of transportation.<ref name="Quote16"></ref> Three of these Gorons appear in ''The Wind Waker'', at [[Mother and Child Isles]], [[Greatfish Isle]], and [[Bomb Island]]. The merchants seem to know where each other are stationed, as each merchant will mention which at islands the other two can be found.<ref name="Quote17">{{cite|Oh, hey... I hear traveling merchants have appeared on Great Fish Isle and Bomb Island, too... |Goron Merchant at [[Mother & Child Isle]]|TWW}}</ref>
-Each Goron merchant also wears a differently colored hat and shirt.
-{{figurine|TWW|Traveling Merchants|Birthplace: Unknown.<br>Favorite Food: Rocks.<br>These businessmen are traveling the world in search of curios and oddities, each with the hope of someday opening his own shop.<br>Nobody knows where these wandering merchants have come from or where they're headed.|[[Image:GoronMerchants Figurine.PNG|180px]]}}
-=== Island Trading Sequence ===
-{{Main|Island Trading Sequence}}
-In ''The Wind Waker'', each Goron has a different item that Link may trade with. This process is known as the Island Trading Sequence. Every time Link trades with a Goron, not only does he form the [[Merchant's Oath]] with that salesmen, but the item he received in trade from the Goron is available in [[Zunari]]'s shop on [[Windfall Island]].
-==''Four Swords Adventures''==
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Gorons once again live in the [[Death Mountain]] region. Unlike most Gorons, these Gorons are always seen wearing some type of clothing. The adult males tend to wear white kilts whereas the younger Gorons wear red shorts.
-The Gorons are first seen in [[The Mountain Path]] stage of the third chapter. During the events of ''Four Swords Adventures'', the gigantic [[Helmaroc King]] bird had decided to move into the mountain and had begun to harrass the Gorons with its fast flying and by sending out falling boulders. The Gorons seem to have attempted to stop the monster, but were only able to figure out a way how to make the bird fall, by throwing [[Bomb]]s at it, and then recorded this information for later use. Besides being hassled by the Helmaroc King, the mountain path had also been ignited by flames, most likely started by [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] and the Gorons were unable to control it. The flames were later extinquished by the four [[Link]]s who then proceeded to defeat the Helmaroc King.
-Another Goron can be found in the [[Tower of Flames]] stage, claiming that he had tried to defeat the [[Dodongo]]s in the next room but couldn't do it with his strength alone. He had brought a couple of bombs and had the thought of using them against the Dondogos, but had accidentally dropped the bombs into the lava below.
-==''The Minish Cap''==
-[[Image:GoronMC.gif|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', only eight Gorons appear through the entire game, one of them being [[Biggoron]] and a Goron merchant. Most only appear after Link fuses [[Kinstone]] pieces with other people throughout [[Hyrule]]. It is stated that the Gorons in this title are in fewer numbers and that they had probably gone into hiding, living quietly in caves. The Gorons once lived in [[Mount Crenel]], and their short supply seems to suggest that something may have happened on the mountain to dwindle their numbers. It's also speculated by some that many of the Gorons may have simply decided to migrate.
-A Goron can be seen near [[Lon Lon Ranch]] trying to punch an entrance to a cave, and will eventually succeed once Limk fuses a Kinstone with somebody. If Link enters inside, he will discover that the Goron had opened a tunnel way, which has been blocked by many large rocks. The Goron says that he is unable to break it himself. Link can then later fuse more Kinstones with Mysterious Walls and [[Eenie]] to make more Gorons appear, those Gorons would enter the tunnel and offer their assistance. The Gorons do manage to break the first rock, but encounter more rocks afterwards, which are always larger than the previous rock. Thus they require more Gorons in order to unblock the tunnel. There are six Gorons needed to clear the tunnel.
-The first Goron in the tunnel side quest will also offer to fuse Kinstone pieces. Afterwards, a Goron merchant will appear wandering around North Hyrule and immediately decides to open up a shop in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Hyrule Town]]. In the town square, the Goron merchant will be selling three differently colored Kinstone pieces, red, blue and green, although the shape of the Kinstone pieces is entirely random when bought. Green Kinstone pieces costs 50 [[rupee|rupees]], blue Kinstone pieces costs 200 and red Kinstone pieces costs 300 rupees. If Link had bought all of the Kinstone pieces on show, the Goron merchant will restock his wares at a later time.
-Biggoron lives around the peaks of [[Veil Falls]], near the cyclone entrance to [[Cloud Tops]]. At first Link can only see the top of his head and hear Biggoron groaning to himself, and Link cannot interact with him. After fusing Kinstones with the sixth Goron who appears to help the others with the tunnel project, Biggoron will pop out and can be spoken to. Once Link has defeated [[Vaati]], Biggoron can take his shield for awhile and later upgrade it into a [[Mirror Shield]].
-''The Minish Cap'' also includes three Goron-related figurines. One of them being the Biggoron figurine.
-{{figurine|TMC|Goron Merchant|This Goron appears when you successfully fuse certain Kinstone pieces. He will sell you expensive but rare, Kinstone pieces.|[[Image:Goron_Merchant_Figurine.gif]]}}
-<br>
-{{figurine|TMC|Goron|These rock- and iron-eaters once lived on Mount Crenel in Western Hyrule. Now their numbers are few, and they live quietly in a cave.|[[Image:Goron_Figurine.gif]]}}
-==''Twilight Princess''==
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' Gorons primarily populate Death Mountain, or more correctly in [[Spectacle Rock]]. However, two Gorons have migrated to [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]] as merchants. The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' are very different in appearance than previous incarnations of Gorons. Their skin is very yellow in color and they have what seems to be tattoos painted on their skin. Only certain Gorons, such as [[Gor Coron]] have differently colored tattoos. The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' also have more 'hair', which is in the form of a rocky surface which extends all the way to their backsides, as well as rock surfaces along their arms.
-[[Image:Death_Mountain_Goron_Roll.jpg|thumb|left|A Goron rolling at Link on [[Death Mountain]]]]
-The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' are governed by five Gorons; their Patriarch, [[Darbus]], and their four elders, [[Gor Amoto]], Gor Coron, [[Gor Ebizo]], and [[Gor Liggs]].<ref name="Quote18">{{cite|When the mountain began to rage, all four of us elders and Darbus, our patriarch, went inside to investigate its anger.|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref>
-The Gorons have constructed a large mining complex within Death Mountain, and they have also become more mechanical and industrialized developing magnetic cranes and elevator systems. They most likely use it to mine rocks which they eat, similar to the purpose of [[Dodongo's Cavern]] in ''Ocarina of Time''. The mines also serve another purpose, being the place where the Gorons hold a [[Fused Shadow]], instructed to them by the [[Light Spirit|spirits]], and the [[Hero's Bow]] that was once owned by an 'ancient hero'. A single, armored Goron named [[Dangoro]] guards over the weapon.<ref name="Quote19">{{cite|I am glad we gave you the Hero's weapon. But...my job was to protect it. And now that it is gone, I am very, very bored.|Dangoro|TP}}</ref> The mines also have three rooms where the Goron elders can pray, and where Gor Liggs, Gor Ebizo and Gor Amoto can be found. Gor Coron doesn't seem to have to have his own room, or at least not one within the mines. [[Image:goeron concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|Goron concept art]]
-[[Image:Goron.JPG|thumb|left|Wrestling, or maybe boxing Gorons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' from the ending credits.]]
-The Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' also show a strong interest in sports of strength, such as wrestling or boxing, as well as bathing in their hot springs. On the very top of Spectacle Rock is a small cavern where the Gorons keep their wrestling ring, where they often hold [[sumo-wrestling]] competitions. This cavern is also the entrance to Goron Mines, and an elevator to the hot springs as well. Many of the older Gorons enjoy sumo-wrestling, although several Gorons mention that the youngsters seem to be losing interest in the sport.<ref name="Quote20">{{cite|There have been few sumo matches lately... Talk about boring, Brother. I suppose it is because young Gorons these days have no interest in old arts like sumo. And former powerhouse Gor Coron is an elder... There is not much we can do, Brother. Without sumo matches, the hot spring  is the only thing we have to look  forward to, Brother.|Goron|TP}}</ref>  The hot spring is at ground level in Death Mountain, over one of Spectacle Rock's walls. The hot spring also as a small stand where a Goron can sell Link some [[arrow]]s, a [[Wooden Shield#Twilight Princess|wooden shield]] and some [[milk]].
-Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' appear to be have developed a way of launching each other into the air, by having one Goron curling into a ball while the other climbs on top of him, the Goron below him will then spring out which will send anyone standing ontop to be shot up into the air. This seems to be how many of the Gorons climb their mountain, and is similar concept to shooting out of a [[Baba Bud]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. Link also uses thus method to get around Death Mountain.
-{{clear}}
-===Main Quest Involving Gorons===
-{{spoiler}}
-Shortly after Link restores [[Eldin (Spirit)|Eldin's]] light to the [[Eldin Province]], he learns from [[Renado]] of [[Kakariko Village]] that the Gorons for some reason have been keeping outsiders from [[Death Mountain Trail|their trail]],<ref name="Quote21">{{cite|[...]even worse was the sudden and inexplicable change in the mountain-dwelling Goron tribe. They had long been our friends, but suddenly treated us as foes. Even now they refuse to permit us entry into their mines.|Renado|TP}}</ref> and anyone who dares to trespass would be knocked away by a Goron guarding the beginning of the trail, as well as several other rolling Gorons. The only way Link could stop them were to wear the [[Iron Boots]] he obtained from [[Mayor Bo]], or else he would be unable to climb the trail.
-Once Link has managed to successfully arrive in Spectacle Rock, many of the Gorons there will attempt to punch Link rather then roll at him. Link can stun these Gorons by jumping out of the way and then rolling into them with the Iron Boots, causing the Goron to curl into a ball. Link can then climb on top of the Goron to be launched to higher places. This is the only way that Link can get to the highest cavern which houses the wrestling ring and entrance to Goron Mines. During this time of the game, the Gorons in the hot springs won't attack Link, allowing a place where Link can rest. When Link reaches the highest cavern, Gor Coron will challenge him to a sumo-wrestling competition. This competition is not very hostile, and can be retried unlimited times until Link wins. Since Gorons are much stronger and heavier than a human, Link required the use of the Iron Boots again to beat him. The Gorons never did found out about this.
-Mayor Bo was also one of the first people to earn the Gorons' trust, by beating them in a sumo-wrestling competition by also using his Iron Boots.<ref name="Quote22">{{cite|Well, it's true...I did defeat the Gorons in a contest of strength and earned their trust. ...With the help of a little secret.|Mayor Bo|TP}}</ref>
-Link, having proved his worth to the elder, is told about the recent events. Gor Coron says that recently the volcano had been growing very violent, and that Darbus and the elders had gone to investigate. They had arrived to the Fused Shadow which their mine guarded,<ref name="Quote23">{{cite|We have a treasure that was entrusted to us by the spirits, and we must protect it.|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref> Darbus had went to touch it and was suddenly transformed into a gigantic and uncontrollable monster,<ref name="Quote24">{{cite|But the moment Darbus reached out and touched the treasure...everything went wrong. He collapsed...and before our very eyes transformed into an unspeakable monster!|Gor Coron|TP}}</ref> [[Fyrus|Twilit Igniter Fyrus]]. The Gorons had managed to use all of their strength to lock Darbus away, but continued to worry about their Patriarch and the fate of their tribe. They also chose to cut off all relations with Kakariko Village and outsiders to ensure continued safety. Gor Coron asked for the help of Link to save Darbus and the fate of the tribe. Link had to visit the three other elders within the mine, who were told about Link's assistance prior to Link visiting them. The key to the sealed room of Darbus had been broken into three pieces and been held by Gor Liggs, Gor Ebizo and Gor Amoto.<ref name="Quote25">{{cite|The key is split into three pieces.  Each of us elders keeps a piece.|Gor Amoto|TP}}</ref> Link had to visit each elder to retrieve a piece of the key and to restore it. He also had to battle Dangoro for the Hero's Bow, and finally, had to defeat Fyrus to transform Darbus back to normal and to obtain the second Fused Shadow. This makes ''Twilight Princess'' the first game where Link had to battle Gorons.
-===Side Quests involving Gorons===
-Once everything slowly got back to normal, the Gorons restored their past relation to Kakariko Village, some even went to visit the village as well. With the restored relation, [[Barnes]] as able to make and sell [[bomb]]s again. During the night, a child Goron will open up a stand in the village and sell [[Lantern Oil]], [[Potion#Red Potion|red potion]]s amd [[Potion#Blue Potion|blue potion]]s. Two Gorons during the day time in the village will also offer to launch Link to either the village's hot spring or to the roof tops.
-Gor Amoto and Gor Ebizo will also appear in [[Malo Mart]], taking [[Rupee]] donations so that the eastern bridge to Castle Town can be rebuilt, and so that a Malo Mart can open in Castle Town as well. Eventually Gor Coron and Darbus will come down and can be found in Renado's house, the Kakariko Village sanctuary.  They seem to be there to help Renado with [[Ilia]]'s amnesia problem. When Link obtains the [[Wooden Statue]] and gives it to Ilia, it will jog her memory of [[Impaz]] who kept her safe in the [[Hidden Village]]. Darbus seems to know the location of this village and will even go out to unblock its sole pathway.<ref name="Quote26">{{cite|There is a hidden village up ahead, little human. The elders call it a forgotten place.|Darbus|TP}}</ref>
-Other appearances of Gorons in ''Twilight Princess'' includes a Goron merchant and his son in Castle Town, who were at one time selling hot spring water to people. This Goron can later be seen trying to unblock the entrance and exit of the Southern Castle Town gates. Although he won't be able to do it unless he drinks a [[bottle]] filled with hot spring water. When [[Wolf Link|Link]] is supposed to carry [[Midna]] back to [[Princess Zelda]] through [[Telma's Bar]], a Goron can be seen inside the bar, mentioning that he had escorted [[Telma]] back to the Castle Town, as well as complaining that he cannot stand the city air.<ref name="Quote27">{{cite|The elder told me to escort Telma, but... This city air does not suit my skin... Ugh... I cannot wait to return home and soak in the hot spring...|Goron|TP}}</ref> Finally, a Goron accidentally encased in the molten rock that Link used to unfreeze [[Zora's Domain]] can also be freed by Link.
-Gorons have also apparently picked up the ability to stay underwater for extended periods of time and not need to breathe,<ref name="Quote28">{{cite|I am practicing holding my breath, so do not bother me, Brother! ...But no matter how much time passes, I never feel the need to inhale! It is
-strange...|A Baby Goron|Twilight Princess}}</ref> as demonstrated by both a child Goron in the hot springs and the adult Goron Link frees from the rock in Zora Domain. It should also be noted that the Gorons have, what appears to be, their own language script which can be seen on the doors in the [[Goron Mines]].
-The beta version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' included a boss called [[Goron Golem]], which was formed from many many Gorons. In a video showcasing their appearance, they would attempt to punch Link. Although at the time when they were being showed, the programmers had not programmed them to damage Link. This idea was obviously scrapped in early development, as it is no longer within the final game.
-In the ending of ''Twilight Princess'', the Gorons can be seen in the ring doing what seems to be boxing, and not sumo-wrestling. It would seem that the elders had listened to the youngsters and had introduced a new sport of strength.
-==''Phantom Hourglass''==
-[[Image:PH Goron.png|thumb|right|Gorons in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'']]
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', a tribe of islander Gorons live on a large island in the south-eastern Great Sea, aptly titled [[Goron Island]]. Various adult and child Gorons can be found wandering around outside or residing in their cavern homes. As with ''The Wind Waker'', the Gorons have a yellow skin tone, but also include white markings, remarkably similar to the 'tattoos' seen on the Gorons in ''Twilight Princess''.
-===Goron Island===
-Sometime during his journey, Link searched for the [[Pure Metals|pure metals]] to forge the [[Phantom Sword]], the only weapon that can defeat [[Bellum]]. His first destination was Goron Island to retrieve the [[Crimsonine]] pure metal, which was also the Gorons' treasure. As with most Gorons who first meet an outsider, Link was treated indifferently by the Gorons. Several of them offered advice or told several facts about their lives. Link eventually found a much larger cavern, home to [[Biggoron]], the tribe's leader, and his son [[Gongoron]]. Link asked for the Crimsonine but was refused it as he was just an outsider. However since Biggoron had a love for quiz games, decided that he would test Link in a quiz prove himself as a Goron. Link had to meet and talk to every other Goron on island to begin the quiz.
-Afterwards, Link returned eligible to be tested. For the price of 20 rupees, Link was given six questions that all had to be answered correctly, and every correct question would yield him a couple of rupees as a prize. The questions was mostly concerned the Gorons of the island, such as how many homes there were or what some Gorons have talked about. After getting all of the questions right, Biggoron was amazed by Link's knowledge, rewarded him with a [[Wisdom Gem]], and announced that he was now a Goron, provided if he paid 146 rupees, which was the very same amount that he won as prizes in the quiz. After paying the Goron leader, he was given the 'Goron name' Goro-Link and was now officially a part of the tribe. Upon Link's membership, Biggoron declared that Link was free to take the Crimsonine from the [[Goron Temple]] of the island
-===Goron Temple===
-{{spoiler}}
-Gongoron was meant to lead 'Goro-Link' to the temple, but he refused to accept Link as one of them and ran off hiding. After spotting him a few times on the island, Gongoron soon ran into the maze area of the island which also lead to the temple. A Goron who was guarding the maze's gates said that Gongoron had ran off inside the temple. After reaching the temple, Gongoron is no where to be seen. Link and [[Ciela]] did eventually find him trapped in another room. Even being freed, Gongoron still could not reach Link. Both characters had a series of obstacles in their way. The game then gives the ability to instantly switch between Link and Gongoron, and only by playing as each of them would their obstacles be removed. Gongoron had then found a tunnel small enough for him to crawl through and is once again separated from Link and Ciela.
-The next time they see him, Gongoron is being attacked by [[Dongorongo]], the armored [[Dodongo]]. In the boss room, Gongoron and Link are separated by a pool of quicksand. Gongoron and Link both have to be controlled to defeat the boss, due to each ones abilities and Dongorongo's weaknesses. After Dondgorongo was hit enough times it has passed out, which Gongoron mistook as a defeat and runs off into the next room containing the Crimsonine. A bridge appears over the quicksand and allows Link to cross, only for it to disappear again as Dodongorongo awakens challenging Link again, this time without Gongoron's assistance. After its true defeat, Dodongorongo dissolves away into two minute's worth of [[Sands of Time]] for the [[Phantom Hourglass (Item)|Phantom Hourglass]], and Link hurries to the next room where Gongoron allows him to have the Crimsonine.
-Back outside, Link visits Biggoron again who had been told what had happened by Gongoron. Biggoron, greatly impressed by Link's courage and strength, says that he is now worthy to leave the island; suggesting that all Gorons on the island have to leave at some point. This is also evident by a Goron outside who was watching [[Linebeck]]'s ship. Biggoron also leaves the Crimsonine with Link and says that he can do anything to it, such as boiling it or forging it. Link then leaves the island with the pure metal, not without the other Gorons saying their farewells and hoping that he would come back for a visit.
-===Dee Ess Island===
-''Phantom Hourglass'' Gorons adhere to the Goron tradition of minigame hosting. After obtaining the Crimsonine, a new game, run by Gorons will become available on [[Dee Ess Island]]. Playability shifts to Gongoron during the [[Goron Game]]. The obstacle course cost 50 Rupees to play and prizes are said to be better depending on the completion time.
-{{Clear}}
-==Baby Gorons and Mothers==
-{{theory}}
-Throughout the course of many ''Zelda'' titles, young or baby Gorons have appeared, including Link the Goron who is Darunia's son, Baby Goron the son of the Goron Elder, several other baby Gorons who have appeared in ''Twilight Princess'', as well as Gongoro who is the son of Biggoron. Although fathers and Goron children have been mentioned and seen many a time, seemingly no female Gorons have been introduced, spoken of, or seen in the entire ''Zelda'' series which has made many fans wonder where baby Gorons come from. Some theorists have come up with many fan made answers to this question. One theory is that the females are there, but are never seen in the games. Another theory is that the females and males look so much alike that it's impossible to tell them apart. Other theories, although less common, include the theory that a spike on the back of a Goron will eventually fall off and will grow into a new Goron, leaving that baby to be raised by the Goron that it fell off of, and the theory that the gigantic Biggorons in the series could possibly be a 'Queen Goron', serving a similar function to queen ants in an ant colony.
 ==Trivia==
+*In {{OoS}}, there is a Mini-Moldorm hidden on an island off the [[Western Coast]]. The sign there says that the Black Beast rests there.<ref>{{Cite|The Black Beast rests here.|Sign|OoS}}</ref> If Link uses a [[Mystery Seed]] on the mysterious object buried there, it turns out that the Black Beast was a Mini-Moldorm. This is how Link obtains the [[X-Shaped Jewel]].
-* The only ''Zelda'' games which featured ''all'' of its Gorons wearing human-like clothing was in ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Four Swords Adventures'', although a few Gorons were also seen wearing human clothing in ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Phantom Hourglass'' as well. In other titles, such as ''Twilight Princess'', Gorons can be seen wearing either arm and/or leg bands, and loincloths.
+*In ''Twilight Princess'', after defeating enough of Moldorms in the Gerudo Desert, a larger Moldorm will leap from the sand. This variation must be struck down with two hits instead of one.
-==References==
+==Etymology==
+Moldorms are known as {{Romanize|テール||Tail|2}} in Japanese. [[Swamola]]s are known as {{Romanize|モルドアーム|Morudoāmu||1}} in Japan, just like the Moldorms from ''The Legend of Zelda''. In ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Skyward Sword'', Moldorms are known as [[Moldworm]]s in Japan.
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+{{Names
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+|ja= {{Romanize|モルドアーム|Morudoāmu}} {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}<br>{{Romanize|テール|Tēru}} {{ExpGame|ALttP|LA|FS|TMC|PH|ALBW}}<br>{{Romanize|モルドワーム|Morudowāmu}} {{ExpGame|TP|SS}}
+|jaM= Moldarm<br>Tail<br>Moldworm
+|esS= Tail
+|esSM= Tail
+|esL= Moldorm {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}
+|esLM= Moldorm
+|frF= Tehl {{ExpGame|TMC}}<br>Moldorm
+|frFM= Tail<br>Moldorm
+|frC=
+|frCM=
+|de= {{de|Moldorm}}
+|deM= Moldorm
+|it= Shippo<br>Moldorm {{ExpGame|SS}}
+|itM= From the Japanese word {{Romanize|尻尾|Shippo|Tail}}
+|pt=
+|ptM=
+|ptP=
+|ptPM=
+|ptB=
+|ptBM=
+|nl=
+|nlM=
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+|chM=
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+}}
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
+File:TLoZ Moldorm Artwork.png|Moldorm artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
-Image:GoronOOT.png| Goron in Ocarina of Time
+File:TLoZ Moldorm Sprite.png|Moldorm from ''The Legend of Zelda''
-Image:GoronsCommunicating.jpg|Gorons Communicating in Twilight Princess
+File:MoldormMini ALttP.png|Moldorm from ''A Link to the Past''
+File:MiniMoldorm.png|Moldorm from ''Link's Awakening''
+File:Moldorm FS.png|Moldorm from ''Four Swords''
+File:TP Moldorm.png|Moldorm from ''Twilight Princess''
+File:Moldorm PH.png|Moldorm from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Moldorm SS.png|Moldorm from ''Skyward Sword''
+File:Mini-moldorm purple aLBW.png|Purple Moldorm from ''A Link Between Worlds''
+File:MoldormLoZArt.png|Million Publishing guide Moldorm artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
 </gallery>
-{{Template:Races}}
+==See Also==
-[[Category:Races]]
+*[[Lanmola]]
+*[[Magtail]]
+*[[Tailpasaran]]
+*[[Winder]]
+{{Ref}}
+{{Bosses|SS}}
+{{WormEnemy}}
+{{SandEnemy}}
+{{Enemies}}
+[[Category:Enemies]]
+[[Category:Mini-Bosses]]
+[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda]]
+[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Link's Awakening]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Ages]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Seasons]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords]]
+[[Category:Enemies in The Minish Cap]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Phantom Hourglass]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Skyward Sword]]
+[[Category:Bosses in Skyward Sword]]
+[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]

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