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{{Header_Nav|game=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}} | {{Header_Nav|game=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}} | ||
'''''The southeast area of Hyrule was dominated by a vast lake called Hylia. Several hidden caves sat on its shores — even one lined with ice. The lake itself was dotted with whirlpools, telltale signs of the rough currents just below the water's surface. But before Link could swim in its crisp, refreshing waters, he had to take a trip further north.''''' | '''''The southeast area of Hyrule was dominated by a vast lake called Hylia. Several hidden caves sat on its shores — even one lined with ice. The lake itself was dotted with whirlpools, telltale signs of the rough currents just below the water's surface. But before Link could swim in its crisp, refreshing waters, he had to take a trip further north.''''' | ||
== First things | == First things fist == | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Zoras_Falls.png|right]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Zoras_Falls.png|right]] | ||
You could head straight to Lake Hylia first if you like, but the truth is, you won't be able to take full advantage of the wonders that is has to offer unless you venture further north first. Travel back to the Magic Shop with the witch outside. (And if you haven't retrieved a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Mushroom.png]] '''Mushroom''' from the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/The Lost Woods|Lost Woods]], and traded it to the witch for some [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Magic Powder.png]] '''Magic Powder''', now would be a good time to take care of that). If you recall, there was a boulder in the path preventing you from traveling any further. Well, thanks to the Power Glove, now you can lift and remove the obstacle. You'll find some interesting places beyond the shop. | You could head straight to Lake Hylia first if you like, but the truth is, you won't be able to take full advantage of the wonders that is has to offer unless you venture further north first. Travel back to the Magic Shop with the witch outside. (And if you haven't retrieved a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Mushroom.png]] '''Mushroom''' from the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/The Lost Woods|Lost Woods]], and traded it to the witch for some [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Magic Powder.png]] '''Magic Powder''', now would be a good time to take care of that). If you recall, there was a boulder in the path preventing you from traveling any further. Well, thanks to the Power Glove, now you can lift and remove the obstacle. You'll find some interesting places beyond the shop. | ||
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If you brave the currents of the river and the attacks of Zora's Spawn, you will reach a pond beneath a waterfall in the far northeastern corner of Hyrule. A monster named Zora will appear and offer to sell you a pair of his [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Flippers.png]] '''Flippers''' for swimming in deep water. The price of 500 Rupees may seem kind of steep, but pay it regardless. You won't be able to reach the islands in Lake Hylia without them. On your way back out of the falls, if you take the southern route leading away from Zora, you will be able to explore the island region in the center of the falls where you will discover a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Piece of Heart.png]] '''Piece of Heart''' | If you brave the currents of the river and the attacks of Zora's Spawn, you will reach a pond beneath a waterfall in the far northeastern corner of Hyrule. A monster named Zora will appear and offer to sell you a pair of his [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Flippers.png]] '''Flippers''' for swimming in deep water. The price of 500 Rupees may seem kind of steep, but pay it regardless. You won't be able to reach the islands in Lake Hylia without them. On your way back out of the falls, if you take the southern route leading away from Zora, you will be able to explore the island region in the center of the falls where you will discover a [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Piece of Heart.png]] '''Piece of Heart''' | ||
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=== The | === The waterfall of wishing === | ||
[[ | [[Image:Zelda_ALttP_wishing_waterfall.png|thumb|left|Answer truthfully in the Waterfall of Wishing]] | ||
Above the Magic Shop and the first bend of the river | Above the Magic Shop and the first bend of the river was waterfall that some people claim is mystical. They say that it is possible to actually walk through the wall of water to a room beyond, where a beautiful Faerie queen sometimes grants wishes. The beautiful Faerie who lives behind the waterfall is said to value and reward honesty by travelers' wishes. | ||
=== Faith and courtesy === | === Faith and courtesy === | ||
If you push through this mysterious waterfall northeast of the Magic Shop, you will discover a pond in a cave. When you are prompted, you can select an item from your inventory to throw into the pond. No matter what you throw in, a Faerie will appear and return them to you. | {{sidebar|width=200px|title=Free fill up|contents=Most of the items that you throw into the pond come back just the way you threw them. But if you throw an empty bottle into the pond, the Faerie will return your Bottle, only now it will be filled with Green Magic Potion.}} | ||
If you push through this mysterious waterfall northeast of the Magic Shop, you will discover a pond in a cave. When you are prompted, you can select an item from your inventory to throw into the pond. No matter what you throw in, a Faerie will appear and return them to you. However, if you toss in the Boomerang, the Faerie will give you a better [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Magic Boomerang.png]] '''Magic Boomerang''' in return, but only if you answer her questions honestly. Likewise, if you toss in your normal Shield, she will reward your honesty with the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Fire Shield.png]] '''Red Shield'''. | |||
However, if you toss in the Boomerang, the Faerie will give you a better [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Magic Boomerang.png]] '''Magic Boomerang''' in return, but only if you answer her questions honestly. Likewise, if you toss in your normal Shield, she will reward your honesty with the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Fire Shield.png]] '''Red Shield'''. | |||
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== On to the Lake == | == On to the Lake == | ||
[[Image:LoZLttP_Lake_Hylia.png|right]] | [[Image:LoZLttP_Lake_Hylia.png|right]] | ||
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=== Linking the waterways === | === Linking the waterways === | ||
Zora created a water transportation system by which swimmers can enter a Whirlpool in one area and emerge in a distant place. The Whirlpools make for quick journeys, and swimmers who discover how to use them can, for instance, dive into a Whirlpool in the eastern part of Lake Hylia and end up far away, near the entrance to the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/The Lost Woods|Lost Woods]]. Another in the south of Lake Hylia takes travelers to a pool near the Waterfall of Wishing. A third whirlpool in the swamp area ends up near the Magic Shop. (Dark World travelers reported that a fourth warp connected the site near the Magic House to southeastern Lake Hylia.) Not all Whirlpools are safe, though. Many of them are simply signs that Zora's Spawn are about to appear. Look for the Whirlpool icons on the maps. | Zora created a water transportation system by which swimmers can enter a Whirlpool in one area and emerge in a distant place. The Whirlpools make for quick journeys, and swimmers who discover how to use them can, for instance, dive into a Whirlpool in the eastern part of Lake Hylia and end up far away, near the entrance to the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/The Lost Woods|Lost Woods]]. Another in the south of Lake Hylia takes travelers to a pool near the Waterfall of Wishing. A third whirlpool in the swamp area ends up near the Magic Shop. (Dark World travelers reported that a fourth warp connected the site near the Magic House to southeastern Lake Hylia.) Not all Whirlpools are safe, though. Many of them are simply signs that Zora's Spawn are about to appear. Look for the Whirlpool icons on the maps. | ||
=== Fortunes found, | === Fortunes found, fortunes lost === | ||
Another Fortune Teller lives on the bank west of Lake Hylia. He conjures mystical stories of the future for inquisitive or lost travelers. Hyruleans quickly learned, though, that | Another Fortune Teller lives on the bank west of Lake Hylia. He conjures mystical stories of the future for inquisitive or lost travelers. Hyruleans quickly learned, though, that is is useless to return to the teller before their previous fortunes have been realized. | ||
=== Shop established === | === Shop established === | ||
The Shop by the lake is one of the oldest in Hyrule. People traveling by water find it a very handy place to stock up on Red Potions, Hearts and Bombs. | The Shop by the lake is one of the oldest in Hyrule. People traveling by water find it a very handy place to stock up on Red Potions, Hearts and Bombs. | ||
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As children, Hyruleans heard stories about a Fountain of Happiness, and many of them searched for it as they grew older. They believed that if they found the fountain, and threw Rupees into it, a Faerie will appear and grant them the happiness they sought. | As children, Hyruleans heard stories about a Fountain of Happiness, and many of them searched for it as they grew older. They believed that if they found the fountain, and threw Rupees into it, a Faerie will appear and grant them the happiness they sought. | ||
=== At the fountain === | === At the fountain === | ||
The large island in Lake Hylia is rumored to be a place of magic. Once you have the Flippers, you can plunge into the water and swim to the island. There you will find a cave, and in it a pond. When you approach the pond and peer in, you will receive a message. This is the Fountain of Happiness where travelers throw Rupees into the water in hopes of receiving a prize. When you finally throw 100 Rupees into the pond, a Faerie will appear and offer to give you the capacity to carry more Bombs or Arrows. Return often, and boost both your Bomb and Arrow holding capacities to the maximum | The large island in Lake Hylia is rumored to be a place of magic. Once you have the Flippers, you can plunge into the water and swim to the island. There you will find a cave, and in it a pond. When you approach the pond and peer in, you will receive a message. This is the Fountain of Happiness where travelers throw Rupees into the water in hopes of receiving a prize. When you finally throw 100 Rupees into the pond, a Faerie will appear and offer to give you the capacity to carry more Bombs or Arrows. Return often, and boost both your Bomb and Arrow holding capacities to the maximum. It should make you very happy. | ||
=== The prize beneath the bridge === | === The prize beneath the bridge === | ||
[[Image:Zelda_ALttP_bridge_bottle.png|thumb|right|Collecting the third bottle from under the bridge]] | [[Image:Zelda_ALttP_bridge_bottle.png|thumb|right|Collecting the third bottle from under the bridge]] | ||
While searching Lake Hylia for useful items, you may find yourself swimming out of the lake and up the river. If you swim around a bend and under a bridge, you will find a man in the shadow of the bridge, blowing smoke rings beside his campfire. The camper | While searching Lake Hylia for useful items, you may find yourself swimming out of the lake and up the river. If you swim around a bend and under a bridge, you will find a man in the shadow of the bridge, blowing smoke rings beside his campfire. The camper wants to be left alone, and he will give you an empty [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Bottle.png]] '''Bottle''' to be used for storing Potions or other things, so that you will leave. It's important to look everywhere. | ||
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=== A frosty find === | === A frosty find === | ||
[[Image:Zelda_ALttP_Ice_cave.png|thumb|left|Finding the entrance to the ice cave]] | [[Image:Zelda_ALttP_Ice_cave.png|thumb|left|Finding the entrance to the ice cave]] | ||
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After Sahasrahla gives you the Pegasus Shoes, he tells you to get a strange mystical weapon called the Ice Rod, which is located to the east of Lake Hylia. When you travel south of the lake and then up and around to the lake's northeast corner, you will be able to see a cave entrance, but just to the left of that entrance is a pile of loose rocks. Bomb through the rocks to reveal another entrance. Step inside to claim the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Ice Rod.png]] '''Ice Rod'''. | After Sahasrahla gives you the Pegasus Shoes, he tells you to get a strange mystical weapon called the Ice Rod, which is located to the east of Lake Hylia. When you travel south of the lake and then up and around to the lake's northeast corner, you will be able to see a cave entrance, but just to the left of that entrance is a pile of loose rocks. Bomb through the rocks to reveal another entrance. Step inside to claim the [[Image:Zelda ALttP item Ice Rod.png]] '''Ice Rod'''. | ||
=== Link the bee-keeper === | === Link the bee-keeper === | ||
There is a tale in Hyrule of a Good Bee that will fight beside its master. After the battle, unlike other bees, the Good Bee waited until it was netted and returned to its Bottle. You will discover the Good Bee in the Ice Cave on the eastern shore of Lake Hylia by using the Dash | There is a tale in Hyrule of a Good Bee that will fight beside its master. After the battle, unlike other bees, the Good Bee waited until it was netted and returned to its Bottle. You will discover the Good Bee in the Ice Cave on the eastern shore of Lake Hylia by using the Dash Bash against the statue of the Faerie. You can carry the bee in a Bottle, and release it during battle. If the Bee gets lost, it will return to the Ice Cave. | ||
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