Essences of Time

Not to be confused with the Essences of Nature.

Essences of Time

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Games	Oracle of Ages
Location	Found within the dungeons in Oracle of Ages
Uses	Breaking the seal surrounding the Black Tower
Related	Essences of Nature

The Essences of Time are sacred items controlling time. There are eight in all, scattered across the overworld due to Veran's wrath. Link must traverse the dungeons in Oracle of Ages to collect the essences. As he does so, the Maku Tree will gradually regain its strength until it is powerful enough to overcome the barrier enshrouding the Black Tower.

Essences

The Essences are as follows:

Eternal Spirit

Main article: Eternal Spirit

"Even after life ends, it speaks across time to the heart."

— In-game description

The Eternal Spirit, the first Essence of Time, is located in the Spirit's Grave guarded by Pumpkin Head.

Ancient Wood

Main article: Ancient Wood

"It whispers only truth to closed ears from out of the stillness."

— In-game description

The Ancient Wood, the second Essence of Time, is located in the Wing Dungeon guarded by Head Thwomp.

Echowing Howl

Main article: Echowing Howl

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"It echoes far across the plains to speak to insolent hearts."

— In-game description

The Echowing Howl, the third Essence of Time, is located in the Moonlit Grotto dungeon guarded by Shadow Hag.

Burning Flame

Main article: Burning Flame

"It reignites wavering hearts with a hero's burning passion."

— In-game description

The Burning Flame, the fourth Essence of Time, is located in the Skull Dungeon guarded by Eyesoar.

Sacred Soil

Main article: Sacred Soil

"All that lies sleeping in the bosom of the earth will know the nourishing warmth of the Sacred Soil."

— In-game description

The Sacred Soil, the fifth Essence of Time, is located in the Crown Dungeon guarded by Smog.

Bereft Peak

Main article: Bereft Peak

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"It is a proud, lonely spirit that remains stalwart, even in trying times."

— In-game description

The Bereft Peak, the sixth Essence of Time, is located in the Mermaid's Cave guarded by Octogon.

Rolling Sea

Main article: Rolling Sea

"The mystical song of the sea roars into a crashing wave that sweeps heroes out into adventure."

— In-game description

The Rolling Sea, the seventh Essence of Time, is located within Jabu-Jabu's Belly guarded by Plasmarine.

Falling Star

Main article: Falling Star

"The eternal light of this heavenly body acts as guide to the other essences."

— In-game description

The Falling Star, the eighth Essence of Time, is located in the Ancient Tomb guarded by Ramrock.

References

1. ↑ "I don't recall, but I think you need the eight Essences of Time hidden in Labrynna to beat Veran! The essences hold the power to see the truth, and they hold my memory! You won't beat Veran if you can't see the truth!" — Maku Tree, Oracle of Ages