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A '''Fairy Fountain''' is a place where [[Link]] can recover health by the use of [[Fairy|fairies]]. They have appeared in many games with different appearances that may vary from location to location, but all function in a similar manner. Fairies found in these fountains, with the exception of those in [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''Majora's Mask'']], can be bottled and used as recovery if Link loses all of his [[Heart Container|hearts]].
'''Fairy Fountains''' are recurring locations in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are places where [[Link]] can recover health by the use of [[Fairy|fairies]]. They have appeared in many games with different appearances that may vary from location to location, but all function in a similar manner. Fairies found in these fountains, with the exception of those in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', can be bottled and used as recovery if Link loses all of his [[Heart Container|hearts]].


==Appearances==
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
===The Legend of Zelda===
There are three Fairy Fountains found across [[Hyrule]] in this game, and all of them but one contain a Fairy, who will restore Link to full health. The one Fairy Fountain that doesn't carry a Fairy is actually the entrance to the seventh dungeon of the game, [[Level 7: The Demon]].
There are three Fairy Fountains found across [[Hyrule]] in this game, and all of them but one contain a Fairy, who will restore Link to full health. The one Fairy Fountain that doesn't carry a Fairy is actually the entrance to the seventh dungeon of the game, [[Level 7: The Demon]].


In the [[Second Quest]], another Fairy Fountain is added north of the [[Lost Hills]], and an empty Fairy Fountain concealing [[Level 3 (Second Quest)|Level 3]] takes the place of [[Level 2: The Moon|Level 2]] from the First Quest.
In the [[Second Quest]], another Fairy Fountain is added north of the [[Lost Hills]], and an empty Fairy Fountain concealing [[Level 3 (Second Quest)|Level 3]] takes the place of [[Level 2: The Moon|Level 2]] from the First Quest.


===A Link to the Past===
==''A Link to the Past''==
Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' are scattered all over [[Hyrule]], in both the [[Light World|Light]] and [[Dark World|Dark Worlds]]. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.
Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' are scattered all over [[Hyrule]], in both the [[Light World|Light]] and [[Dark World|Dark Worlds]]. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.


===Ocarina of Time===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' there are two types of fairy fountains. One is the traditional fountain, which consists of fairies hovering around a shallow pool, and the [[Great Fairy Fountain]], which is home of the [[Great_Fairy#Ocarina_of_Time|Great Fairies]], who grant Link magical abilities if he plays [[Zelda's Lullaby]].
[[File:Fairy Fountain - OOT64.png|200px|thumb|A standard Fairy Fountain in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
{{See also|Ocarina of Time Fairy Fountains}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' there are two types of fairy fountains. One consists of fairies hovering around a shallow pool, and the other is the [[Great Fairy Fountain]]s, which are home to the [[Great Fairy#Ocarina of Time|Great Fairies]], who grant Link magical abilities if he plays [[Zelda's Lullaby]].
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===Majora's Mask===
==''Majora's Mask''==
Fountains that appear in ''Majora's Mask'' only appear once in each geographical region, for a total of five. These fountains differ from other games mostly by the fact that they are inhabited by [[Great_Fairy#Majora.27s_Mask|Great Fairies]], who appear as [[Stray Fairy]]s of a specific color as a result of being shattered by the [[Skull Kid]]. Each Great Fairy requests that Link saves the remaining missing Stray Fairies in order to obtain a reward; however, even without all fifteen, Link can still recover health in these fountains, though any stray fairy within them cannot be bottled.
[[File:Fairy Fountain Beneath the Well - MM64.png|200px|thumb|Fairy Fountain [[Beneath the Well]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', only one Fairy Fountain with standard fairies exists in Termina, in an optional room [[Beneath the Well]]. The [[Gibdo]] guarding it requires a [[bug]] before they allow Link to pass.


===The Wind Waker===
Five other Fairy's Fountains exist, one in each geographical region, which are normally inhabited by [[Great Fairy#Majora's Mask|Great Fairies]], but who were shattered by the [[Skull Kid]] and appear as [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]] of a specific color. Each Great Fairy requests that Link saves the remaining missing Stray Fairies in order to obtain a reward; however, Link can still recover health in these fountains even without all fifteen, though any stray fairy within them cannot be bottled.
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==''The Wind Waker''==
{{Main|Fairy Islands}}
{{Main|Fairy Islands}}


There are five Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', each located on a heart-shaped island with a shell-shaped structure. They are usually blocked and require specific items in order to enter, as well as being home to the Great Fairies who grant Link special abilities as well as recovery.
There are five Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', each located on a heart-shaped island with a shell-shaped structure. They are usually blocked and require specific items in order to enter, as well as being home to the Great Fairies who grant Link special abilities as well as recovery.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
{{Main|Spirit's Spring}}
{{Main|Spirit's Spring}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', fairies appear in the [[Spirit's Spring]]s only after Link meets with the [[Great_Fairy#Twilight_Princess|Great Fairy]] on every tenth floor in the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Each successive time he speaks to her, she releases fairies at a specific spring.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', fairies appear in the [[Spirit's Spring]]s only after Link meets with the [[Great Fairy#Twilight Princess|Great Fairy]] on every tenth floor in the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Each successive time he speaks to her, she releases fairies at a specific spring.


===A Link Between Worlds===
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' are scattered all over [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]]. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.
Fairy Fountains in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' are scattered all over [[Hyrule]] and [[Lorule]]. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.


==See Also==
==Gallery==
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File:Fairy Fountain - BS Zelda MAP1.png|Fairy Fountain in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' MAP1.
File:Fairy Fountain - OOT3D.png|Fairy Fountain in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
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==See also==
* [[Fairy]]
* [[Fairy]]
* [[Great Fairy]]
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* [[Stray Fairy]]
* [[Stray Fairy]]


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Fairy Fountains are recurring locations in The Legend of Zelda series. They are places where Link can recover health by the use of fairies. They have appeared in many games with different appearances that may vary from location to location, but all function in a similar manner. Fairies found in these fountains, with the exception of those in Majora's Mask, can be bottled and used as recovery if Link loses all of his hearts.

The Legend of Zelda

There are three Fairy Fountains found across Hyrule in this game, and all of them but one contain a Fairy, who will restore Link to full health. The one Fairy Fountain that doesn't carry a Fairy is actually the entrance to the seventh dungeon of the game, Level 7: The Demon.

In the Second Quest, another Fairy Fountain is added north of the Lost Hills, and an empty Fairy Fountain concealing Level 3 takes the place of Level 2 from the First Quest.

A Link to the Past

Fairy Fountains in A Link to the Past are scattered all over Hyrule, in both the Light and Dark Worlds. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.

Ocarina of Time

A standard Fairy Fountain in Ocarina of Time
See also: Ocarina of Time Fairy Fountains

In Ocarina of Time there are two types of fairy fountains. One consists of fairies hovering around a shallow pool, and the other is the Great Fairy Fountains, which are home to the Great Fairies, who grant Link magical abilities if he plays Zelda's Lullaby.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, only one Fairy Fountain with standard fairies exists in Termina, in an optional room Beneath the Well. The Gibdo guarding it requires a bug before they allow Link to pass.

Five other Fairy's Fountains exist, one in each geographical region, which are normally inhabited by Great Fairies, but who were shattered by the Skull Kid and appear as Stray Fairies of a specific color. Each Great Fairy requests that Link saves the remaining missing Stray Fairies in order to obtain a reward; however, Link can still recover health in these fountains even without all fifteen, though any stray fairy within them cannot be bottled.

The Wind Waker

Main article: Fairy Islands

There are five Fairy Fountains in The Wind Waker, each located on a heart-shaped island with a shell-shaped structure. They are usually blocked and require specific items in order to enter, as well as being home to the Great Fairies who grant Link special abilities as well as recovery.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Spirit's Spring

In Twilight Princess, fairies appear in the Spirit's Springs only after Link meets with the Great Fairy on every tenth floor in the Cave of Ordeals. Each successive time he speaks to her, she releases fairies at a specific spring.

A Link Between Worlds

Fairy Fountains in A Link Between Worlds are scattered all over Hyrule and Lorule. These fountains are typically seen in well-hidden caves that are only accessible with the assistance of a specific obtainable item.

Gallery

See also