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'''''You first discover how to travel between the Dark and Light Worlds when you reach the summit of Death Mountain. There, you will come upon a mysterious tile that glimmers in the light. Step on it to discover | '''''You first discover how to travel between the Dark and Light Worlds when you reach the summit of Death Mountain. There, you will come upon a mysterious tile that glimmers in the light. Step on it to discover it's mysterious properties.''''' | ||
== The Western Mountain == | == The Western Mountain == | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Death_Mountain_West.png|right]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Death_Mountain_West.png|right]] | ||
=== The lonely tunnel === | === The lonely tunnel === | ||
The sign outside the Mountain Tunnel (A) forbade travelers to pass unless they had permission from the King. Knowing that the King has been deposed by Agahnim, feel free to forge ahead, pull up the big stone that blocks the path and enter the tunnel. Inside, you will find an Old Man who needs help. If you escort him to a cave further up the mountain, he will give you the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Magic Mirror.png]] '''Magic Mirror'''. The Mirror is used for warping to the Light World from the Dark World or to the beginning of a dungeon. | |||
The sign outside the Mountain Tunnel (A) forbade travelers to pass unless they had permission from the King. Knowing that the King has been deposed by Agahnim, feel free to forge ahead, pull up the big stone that blocks the path and enter the tunnel. | |||
=== Mountain caves === | === Mountain caves === | ||
The caves, long thought to be refuge for early | The caves, long thought to be refuge for early Hyruleans, have been taken over by mountain beasts. Many of them still hold treasures and tools left by the Hyruleans when they moved to lower ground. Some of the caves were single dwellings, but others are multi-leveled networks of rooms. You should also seek refuge and treasure in the caves during your long climb to the top of Death Mountain. | ||
=== A tower of terror === | === A tower of terror === | ||
{{sidebar|width=250px|title=Door to the Dark World|contents=When you finally discover how to use the mysterious Warp Tiles, it opens up a whole new world | {{sidebar|width=250px|title=Door to the Dark World|contents=When you finally discover how to use the mysterious Warp Tiles, it opens up a whole new world, the Dark World. You will find, though, that in the Dark World, all beings, including yourself, are transformed into creatures that reflect what is in their hearts. You become a rabbit and are unable to wield your weapon, so you are not able to battle evil force there—unless you find a way to retain your human form. The solution to this problem, comes by way of a telepathic message from Sahasrahla, the Elder.}} | ||
Carefully make your way through the dark mountain tunnels towards the top of the mountain. Explore the many caves and ledges along the way, uncovering treasures and clues as you go. Boulders many times larger than you crash down from above. An odd formation of rocks at the top of the mountain, which looks like a pair of eyeglasses, is dubbed Spectacle Rock. It stands between the climber and the Tower of Hera, and it appears that there is no way to scale its sheer sides. When you finally climb to the high plateau near Spectacle Rock, you'll see the glimmering tile that transports you to a different, but strangely familiar, world. You will find yourself transformed as well. | Carefully make your way through the dark mountain tunnels towards the top of the mountain. Explore the many caves and ledges along the way, uncovering treasures and clues as you go. Boulders many times larger than you crash down from above. An odd formation of rocks at the top of the mountain, which looks like a pair of eyeglasses, is dubbed Spectacle Rock. It stands between the climber and the Tower of Hera, and it appears that there is no way to scale its sheer sides. When you finally climb to the high plateau near Spectacle Rock, you'll see the glimmering tile that transports you to a different, but strangely familiar, world. You will find yourself transformed as well. | ||
=== Into the darkness === | === Into the darkness === | ||
When you reach the top of Death Mountain, you will discover that there is no way to reach the Tower of Hera. You will find a circle of stones surrounding a Warp Tile to the dark dimension where you will be turned into a helpless rabbit. To the left of the place where you appear in the Dark World, you will find a patch of ground that looks mirrors the shape of Spectacle Rock. Use the Magic Mirror there to warp back to the Light World. When you arrive, you will be able to collect a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Piece of Heart.png]] '''Piece of Heart'''. By jumping off the north side of Spectacle Rock, you can now reach the Tower of Hera. | |||
When you reach the top of Death Mountain, you will discover that there is no way to reach the Tower of Hera. You will find a circle of stones surrounding a Warp Tile to the dark dimension where you will be turned into a helpless rabbit. To the left of the place where you appear in the Dark World, you will find a patch of ground that mirrors the shape of Spectacle Rock. Use the Magic Mirror there to warp back to the Light World. When you arrive, you will be able to collect a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Piece of Heart.png]] '''Piece of Heart'''. By jumping off the north side of Spectacle Rock, you can now reach the Tower of Hera. | |||
=== A Hylian Monolith === | === A Hylian Monolith === | ||
{{sidebar|width=200px|title=The massive tower|contents=Standing six stories tall, the Tower of Hera dominates the mountain region. It was built in traditional Hyrulean style, with a brick facade, carved stone pillars and elaborate marble tile. Because the stone and marble were hand quarried by Hyrulean | {{sidebar|width=200px|title=The massive tower|contents=Standing six stories tall, the Tower of Hera dominates the mountain region. It was built in traditional Hyrulean style, with a brick facade, carved stone pillars and elaborate marble tile. Because the stone and marble were hand quarried by Hyrulean minors, it took many years to finish the building.}}A bridge stretches from the west of the Tower of Hera to an island in the clouds. Cross the bridge after defeating a Tail Worm. You will find another Hylian Monolith that was erected by the Hylian people on a peak west of Spectacle Rock. Like the others, this Monolith is inscribed with a message in the old tongue, so only one who has the Book of Mudora can decipher it. By translating the message with the Book, it advices you to return when you have the Master Sword. | ||
=== The mysterious Moon Pearl === | === The mysterious Moon Pearl === | ||
Legends tell of a magic Moon Pearl that allows people to retain their human forms in the Dark World. There are many tales about the location of the pearl, and one of the most persistently retold is that it lies in a chest somewhere in the Tower of Hera. Sahasrahla will send you a telepathic message urging you to find the famous pearl. | Legends tell of a magic Moon Pearl that allows people to retain their human forms in the Dark World. There are many tales about the location of the pearl, and one of the most persistently retold is that it lies in a chest somewhere in the Tower of Hera. Sahasrahla will send you a telepathic message urging you to find the famous pearl. | ||
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== The Eastern Mountain == | == The Eastern Mountain == | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Death_Mountain_East.png|right]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Death_Mountain_East.png|right]] | ||
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== Tower of Hera == | == Tower of Hera == | ||
The multi-leveled Tower of Hera is an intimidating structure that has many block barriers controlled by Crystal Switches. It also has Star Tiles that suddenly change the floor plans, sometimes creating pits that have claimed many intruders. You enter the tower in the 2nd floor. From the grand foyer, a stairway on the left leads down, another on the right leads up to the 3rd floor and beyond. The huge Moldorm, which is not fond of guests, | The multi-leveled Tower of Hera is an intimidating structure that has many block barriers controlled by Crystal Switches. It also has Star Tiles that suddenly change the floor plans, sometimes creating pits that have claimed many intruders. You enter the tower in the 2nd floor. From the grand foyer, a stairway on the left leads down, another on the right leads up to the 3rd floor and beyond. The huge Moldorm, which is not fond of guests, occupied the entire 6th floor. | ||
=== 1st Floor === | === 1st Floor === | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F1.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 1]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F1.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 1]] | ||
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Your first visit to the 1st floor will take place in the lower-left hand room. Two Stalfos and a Tail Worm will be guarding a key. In order to get the key, you must hit the Crystal Switch and lower the orange blocks that surround it. But this will also free the Tail Worm in the process. Defeat all of the enemies, and collect the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Small Key.png]] '''Small Key'''. Before you return to the second floor, remember to hit the switch back to blue, or you won't be able to move freely through the 2nd floor. | Your first visit to the 1st floor will take place in the lower-left hand room. Two Stalfos and a Tail Worm will be guarding a key. In order to get the key, you must hit the Crystal Switch and lower the orange blocks that surround it. But this will also free the Tail Worm in the process. Defeat all of the enemies, and collect the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Small Key.png]] '''Small Key'''. Before you return to the second floor, remember to hit the switch back to blue, or you won't be able to move freely through the 2nd floor. | ||
You will return here once you use the key you just collected to unlock the door near the map on the second floor. When you arrive, the tiles of the floor will begin to rise and attack you. You've dealt with this before, and this time is no different | You will return here once you use the key you just collected to unlock the door near the map on the second floor. When you arrive, the tiles of the floor will begin to rise and attack you. You've dealt with this before, and this time is no different. You'll probably need to hit the crystal switch in the corner to lower the blue fence that blocks the door to the right. | ||
Head through, and you'll encounter a room with three Tail Worms, two of which are located behind orange blocks. You can take them on at whatever rate you are comfortable, but you'll need to hit the orange Crystal Switch at some point to make the lower door accessible. | Head through, and you'll encounter a room with three Tail Worms, two of which are located behind orange blocks. You can take them on at whatever rate you are comfortable, but you'll need to hit the orange Crystal Switch at some point to make the lower door accessible. | ||
When you enter through, you will see two Stalfos, and four unlit | When you enter through, you will see two Stalfos, and four unlit touches. Destroying the Stalfos does nothing to change the room, but there is one other trick to try. If you recall, lighting all four torches was the key to completing the Desert Palace dungeon. That trick works here too. Quickly light all four torches to make a treasure chest appear. Open it up, and discover the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Big Key.png]] '''Big Key''' inside. Now you have a choice. You may either return to the 2nd floor the way that you came, or take a little shortcut back to the entrance, courtesy of the Magic Mirror. | ||
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=== 2nd Floor === | === 2nd Floor === | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F2.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 2]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F2.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 2]] | ||
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=== 3rd Floor === | === 3rd Floor === | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F3.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 3]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F3.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 3]] | ||
You will be | You will be interoduced to two new things on the third floor: Pons and Star Switches. All of the enemies on Floor 3 are the deadly Pons. They have a thick rubbery hide that causes you to bounce backwards, even when you strike them with your sword. You can hurt them and dispose of them easily enough, but you must always take care to notice what lies directly behind you, because you are sure to hit it when you strike the Pons. | ||
When you arrive on the third floor, you will encounter three Pons, three holes, and a Crystal Switch. The Crystal Switch does not directly affect anything in this room, but it does affect the next. Make sure to leave the Switch set to the orange color before you leave. Carefully destroy the three Pons in the room. It is always safest to keep | When you arrive on the third floor, you will encounter three Pons, three holes, and a Crystal Switch. The Crystal Switch does not directly affect anything in this room, but it does affect the next. Make sure to leave the Switch set to the orange color before you leave. Carefully destroy the three Pons in the room. It is always safest to keep you back to the wall when trying to fight them. If you happen to fall through the floor, you will land on the floor below, and may reattempt the room as long as you have at least one heart remaining. When you defeat the three Pons, the shutter door to the left will open. | ||
In the next room, you will see three Pons, two holes, one blue and one orange block, and a Star Switch. Depending on the state of the Crystal Switch in the previous room, one of the blocks will be raised, and the other lowered. You may find that a hole is situated in front of the block that's lowered, and you may think that your only solution is to return to the previous room to give the Switch a whack. However, if you instead step on the Star Switch, you will discover that the holes move about the floor, and that it is now the raised block which has a hole in front of it, which will allow you to pass over the lowered block to the room above. | In the next room, you will see three Pons, two holes, one blue and one orange block, and a Star Switch. Depending on the state of the Crystal Switch in the previous room, one of the blocks will be raised, and the other lowered. You may find that a hole is situated in front of the block that's lowered, and you may think that your only solution is to return to the previous room to give the Switch a whack. However, if you instead step on the Star Switch, you will discover that the holes move about the floor, and that it is now the raised block which has a hole in front of it, which will allow you to pass over the lowered block to the room above. | ||
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Once there, you can easily grab the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Compass.png]] '''Compass''' out of the small chest. You can also receive a message from Sahasrahla telling you to collect the Moon Pearl. Alas, the treasure chest that holds the magical item is blocked off by a hole in the floor. Even by playing with the Star Switches, all you accomplish is moving the floor holes closer or farther from the chest. No matter how you approach it, there does not appear to be any way to collect the treasure from this floor. | Once there, you can easily grab the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Compass.png]] '''Compass''' out of the small chest. You can also receive a message from Sahasrahla telling you to collect the Moon Pearl. Alas, the treasure chest that holds the magical item is blocked off by a hole in the floor. Even by playing with the Star Switches, all you accomplish is moving the floor holes closer or farther from the chest. No matter how you approach it, there does not appear to be any way to collect the treasure from this floor. | ||
If you continue up to the fifth floor, you will discover many | If you continue up to the fifth floor, you will discover many hole there, as well. By stepping on the Star Switch on the left, you can make a new hole appear above the Bumper in the middle of the room. Then, from the top side of the hole, jump down to the platform with the treasure chest and retrieve the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Moon Pearl.png]] '''Moon Pearl'''. With the Moon Pearl, you can retain your shape in the Dark World. | ||
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=== 5th Floor === | === 5th Floor === | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F5.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 5]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F5.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 5]] | ||
There are four regular blue Pons here and one even stronger red Pon to deal with, in addition to the usual holes. There is also a Star Switch situated precariously next to a rotating bar of fire. As if the Pons weren't bad enough to deal with, a few Bumpers are also placed on the floor for good measure. Before you race off to the sixth floor where Moldorm awaits, there are some aspects of the floor you may wish to investigate. | There are four regular blue Pons here and one even stronger red Pon to deal with, in addition to the usual holes. There is also a Star Switch situated precariously next to a rotating bar of fire. As if the Pons weren't bad enough to deal with, a few Bumpers are also placed on the floor for good measure. Before you race off to the sixth floor where Moldorm awaits, there are some aspects of the floor you may wish to investigate. | ||
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If you drop through the top left hole in the floor, you will fall a long way down. When you finally land, you will find yourself in a Faerie pond room. Use the Faeries to restore your power, or fill your bottles, and take the Warp Tile back to the 5th floor. This will be a big help during the battle with Moldorm on the 6th floor. | If you drop through the top left hole in the floor, you will fall a long way down. When you finally land, you will find yourself in a Faerie pond room. Use the Faeries to restore your power, or fill your bottles, and take the Warp Tile back to the 5th floor. This will be a big help during the battle with Moldorm on the 6th floor. | ||
Also helpful are the jars of pottery, all full of hearts. There is no excuse not to travel up to the sixth floor with anything less than full health. When you are | Also helpful are the jars of pottery, all full of hearts. There is no excuse not to travel up to the sixth floor with anything less than full health. When you are prepare, head upstairs to fight for the final pendant. | ||
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=== 6th Floor === | === 6th Floor === | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F6.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 6]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Hera_Tower_F6.png|thumb|256px|right|Floor 6]] | ||
=== Boss: Moldorm === | === Boss: Moldorm === | ||
Moldorm appears to be a gigantic Tail Worm. In addition to his enormous size, he also has exceptional defense. He mindlessly wanders around his den, but he likes to keep it clean. Any invader on his floor is treated the same; brushed off the edge. As a result of Moldorm's thick impenetrable skin, there is only one weak point on his body that can take damage: his tail. | Moldorm appears to be a gigantic Tail Worm. In addition to his enormous size, he also has exceptional defense. He mindlessly wanders around his den, but he likes to keep it clean. Any invader on his floor is treated the same; brushed off the edge. As a result of Moldorm's thick impenetrable skin, there is only one weak point on his body that can take damage: his tail. | ||
As Moldorm wiggles and writhes across the floor, you must do your best to situate yourself behind him in order to strike his tail. This is no easy task, as Moldorm never holds still, and rarely travels in a straight line. He prefers to turn frequently, and his motion is hard to predict. Naturally, if you want to get through this fight fairly quickly, the biggest thing you'll want to avoid is getting pushed over the edge and down to the floor below. You will be able to return if that happens, but Moldorm will return to his full strength if you leave the room. | As Moldorm wiggles and writhes across the floor, you must do your best to situate yourself behind him in order to strike his tail. This is no easy task, as Moldorm never holds still, and rarely travels in a straight line. He prefers to turn frequently, and his motion is hard to predict. Naturally, if you want to get through this fight fairly quickly, the biggest thing you'll want to avoid is getting pushed over the edge and down to the floor below. You will be able to return if that happens, but Moldorm will return to his full strength if you leave the room. | ||
Once you manage to land enough blows to his tail, he will be destroyed, leaving behind a precious [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Heart Container.png]] '''Heart Container'''. Once you collect it, the final pendant, the '''Pendant of Wisdom''' will drop from the ceiling. | |||
Once you manage to land | |||
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== One last step == | == One last step == | ||
Collect the pendant as reward for the difficult fight. When you do, Sahasrahla will contact you to congratulate you on the splendid accomplishment. With all three pendants in hand, access to the Master Sword may yet be yours. But to find it, you must | Collect the pendant as reward for the difficult fight. When you do, Sahasrahla will contact you to congratulate you on the splendid accomplishment. With all three pendants in hand, access to the Master Sword may yet be yours. But to find it, you must finally travel to the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/The Lost Woods|Lost Woods]], where the sword sleeps. | ||
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