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{{Enemy
|name = Midoro Swamp
 
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|name = Mau
|image = [[File:Midoro Swamp.png|200px]]
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|image = [[File:MauNP.png|200px]]
|caption = Link in the Midoro Swamp in ''The Adventure of Link''
 
 
|game = {{TAoL}}
 
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|habitat = [[Dungeon]]s
|other = [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic]]<br>''[[The Crystal Trap]]''<br>''[[The Shadow Prince]]''
 
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|weapon = [[Sword]]
|items = [[Treasure Bag]]{{Exp|The Adventure of Link}}
 
|related = [[Midoro Palace]]
 
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'''{{JapaneseName|Mau}}''' is an enemy in {{TAoL}}.
'''Midoro Swamp''' is a location featured in {{TAoL}} and in the non-canonical [[Nintendo Adventure Books]] ''[[The Crystal Trap]]'' and ''[[The Shadow Prince]]''.
 
   
==Features and Overview==
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==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
 
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===''The Adventure of Link''===
 
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These enemies appear only in certain [[Palace]]s and resemble floating versions of the [[Stone Statue|wolf-head decorations]] adorning some of the Palace corridor walls. They float steadily and regularly move up and down, spewing blue fireballs at [[Link]]. They endlessly spawn at certain points of the palace.
[[File:Midoroswamp.jpg|left]]
 
In {{TAoL}}, the Midoro Swamp is a mire located to the far northeast of [[Water Town of Saria]]. It is a vast swamp populated by [[Octorok]]s and [[Moby|Mobies]]. Its most famous landmark is the [[Midoro Palace]], which takes its name from its location in this swamp. [[Link]] has to trek through the motion-impeding mire of this swamp to reach the Palace during his quest to wake the sleeping [[Princess Zelda]]. However, the young hero will walk half as fast as he is traveling through the swamp, and likewise during the battle scenes. To the north is a cave that houses a [[Treasure Bag]] worth 200 points.
 
   
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==Etymology==
==Non-canon Appearances==
 
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===''The Legend of Zelda'' comic===
 
[[File:Midoro Swamp (VC).png|thumb|right|300px|Zelda riding through the Midoro Swamp in the comic]]
 
In the [[The Legend of Zelda (Comic)|''Legend of Zelda'' comic]], [[Princess Zelda]] ventures through the Midoro Swamp with her horse [[Storm]] while she is trying to escape Hyrule with the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] in hand to keep it from Ganon's reach.<ref>{{cite book|quote=In the Midoro Swamp, east of Saria...|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=3 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> As a group of [[Daira]] chase her while she is trekking through the swamp, a [[Deeler]] drops from a tree and spooks Storm, causing Zelda to get thrown off her horse. The Daira then quickly surround her and attempt to take the Triforce,<ref>''Triforce be ours! Give to Ganon!'' - Daria (''Valiant Comic Issue #1'')</ref> but Link then charges in, attacking the creatures and defeating them. The pair then promptly leave the swamp after Zelda tells Link her plan on how to escape from Ganon and his minions.
 
 
===''The Crystal Trap''===
 
In ''[[The Crystal Trap]]'', the Midoro Swamp is briefly mentioned when Princess Zelda reaches the [[Pillar Crossroads]] and is trying to pick which way to go, whether through the [[Desert (The Crystal Trap)|Desert]], [[Swamp (The Crystal Trap)|Swamp]], or the [[Forest (The Crystal Trap)|Forest]]. The Swamp, however, is never confirmed to be the Midoro Swamp, even if Zelda chooses to go through it.<ref>{{cite book|quote='And that's a carving of a swamp. But which swamp, Midoro or Moluge?'|book= The Crystal Trap| publisher=Archway| page= 30}}</ref>
 
 
===''The Shadow Prince''===
 
In ''[[The Shadow Prince]]'', the Midoro Swamp is first introduced in the book when Link decides to go to the [[Water Town of Saria]] and find the [[Mirror of Truth]]. However, he begins to hesitate whether he should really take the route through Midoro Swamp since it is infested with [[Moblin]], [[Octorok]]s, and [[Goriya]]s, and although he ordinarily wouldn't mind, he is on a mission against time.<ref>{{cite book|quote=As they near the swamp and damp ground sucks at Cloud's hoofs, Link begins to wonder if he should take this route. Midoro Swamp is thick with moblin, octoroks, goriyas and other evil creatures. Ordinarily he wouldn't mind the risk, but now he's on a mission.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page=111}}</ref> If the young hero decides to go by the Midoro Swamp and not through the [[Ruto Town]] detour, his horse [[Cloud]] will come to a halt after a tree falls on their path, at which point the young hero and the horse will quickly get surrounded by a gang of Moblin.<ref>{{cite book|quote=A giant tree falls in front of the path. Cloud skids to a halt, just as Link sees the flash of red moblin eyes in the forest In seconds, he is surrounded by a pack of the hideous beasts. Their wet tongues hang out of their mouths.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page=54}}</ref> Quickly, Link takes out the [[Golden Whistle]] given to him by [[Impa]], and after he covers his horse's with his cloak, he blows he whistle, causing for a high-pitched whine to pierce through. The Moblin bent down in pain and ask him to stop, and just then Link notices a [[Magic Potion]] in one of the Moblin's belts. The beast gives him the potion in exchange that he stops whistling. Link blows the whistle one last time, causing it to shatter. Instantly, Link rides away with Cloud, leaving the Moblins behind.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Covering his horse's ears with his thick cloak, Link holds the whistle to his lips and blows. A high-pitched whine pierces the air. The effect on the dog-like moblin is instantenous. They grab their ears and double over, whimpering. [...] Link blows again. The moblin howl and roll on the forest floor. [...] 'Magic potion!' the moblin cries. 'Take it! But please! Stop with the whistle!' [...] 'Woops! I think it's time for a fast exit now,' he says. He urges Cloud to a gallop and they race out of the swamp, leaving the howling moblin behind.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| pages=40, 41}}</ref>
 
 
Later on in the book, after [[Charles of Moria]] takes the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] from the [[Triforce Room]], Link follows Charles's tracks into the Midoro Swamp, where the final battle between Charles, who is actually [[Ganon]] in disguise, and Link takes place.<ref>{{cite book|quote=Link follows Charles's tracks to the Midoro Swamp.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth| page=48}}</ref> By slashing at [[Charles's Necklace|necklace]], the false knight will weaken and fall to his knees, who loses his power and causes Ganon to disappear into nothingness, giving Link a chance to recuperate the Triforce of Wisdom and take it back safely to the [[North Castle]].<ref>{{cite book|quote=With a neat chop he cuts the necklace in two. Charles gasps, clutching his throat. 'My necklace!' he cries. 'My beautiful necklace!' [...] Suddenly, Charless falls to his knees. [...] Charles's handsome features begin to melt away, exposing a grinning, bare skull with starving white eyesockets. [...] The evil wizard raises a claweed hand and Link suddenly feels as if he's under water. But Ganon's power isn't strong enough to stop Link from moving forward. [...] then, with a chilling shriek, he vanishes into thin air.|book= The Shadow Prince| publisher=Mammoth|pages=96, 97}}</ref>
 
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
[[Category:Swamps]]
 
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File:Mau.png|Futabasha guide artwork of a Mau
[[Category:Places in The Adventure of Link]]
 
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[[Category:Places in The Crystal Trap]]
 
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[[Category:Places in The Shadow Prince]]
 
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==See Also==
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*[[Ra]]
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*[[Stone Statue]]
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{{Traps}}
 
[[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]]

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Template:Enemy Template:JapaneseName is an enemy in The Adventure of Link.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

These enemies appear only in certain Palaces and resemble floating versions of the wolf-head decorations adorning some of the Palace corridor walls. They float steadily and regularly move up and down, spewing blue fireballs at Link. They endlessly spawn at certain points of the palace.

Etymology

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name
Japan Japanese マウ (Mau)

Gallery

See Also

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