Gossip Stone

Template:Character Not to be confused with a Sheikah Stone

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

The Gossip Stone in Ocarina of Time will either tell you the current time or when wearing the Mask of Truth, tell you gossip. When playing Zelda's Lullaby, a fairy will fly out of the stone.

Without the Mask

The Gossip Stone will only tell you the current time when you hit it, and when Link selects the stone he will be told that the stone's stare is piercing into him.

With the Mask

When Link wears the Mask of Truth, the stone will still tell him the time when he hits it. When Link selects the stone it will tell him gossip. The gossips is usually a helpful hint.

Majora's Mask

When a Gossip Stone is struck, it will provide Link with the remaining time till the Moon crashes into Clock Town. There are also several Gossip Stones located in holes throughout Termina, which Link can play music to to get Heart Pieces. An entire Heart Container can be gained by doing this.

The Wind Waker

Hardly a Gossip Stone at all, the Pirate's Charm is an item that Link and Tetra carry with them to communicate. It was said to be an enhanced version of a Gossip Stone, made by Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule.

Phantom Hourglass

Gossip Stones in Phantom Hourglass have a different function than those in previous installments. They can only be communicated with a simple sword slash. They usually appear in dungeons, typically one per floor. They will give Link the location of treasure chests for a small fee of 20 Rupees. Link can then copy down their locations onto his Dungeon Map. Thus, they replace the Compass from other games. They are also found on Maze Island, and in various other places in the overworld giving Link helpful hints.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Gossip Stones act very similarly to those in Phantom Hourglass, but have a slightly altered appearance. To communicate with them, Link must play the Song of Awakening. Only then will they give Link the locations of various treasure chests for a fee of 20 rupees.

Skyward Sword

Gossip Stones in Skyward Sword can be found by looking for any area where Link can see butterflies flying around a particular area. If Link plays his harp, a Gossip Stone will rise from the ground, and as they come up a Treasure will also pop out (i.e. Monster Claw). If Link talks to them they will give him tips like in Ocarina of Time, but in this game Link does not have to wear the Mask of Truth. Using different items will cause them to spin, shrink, and even fly into the sky like a rocket and explode. Don't worry, another one takes its place instantly.

Trivia

In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, if Link places a bomb in front of a Gossip Stone, it will fire up into the sky like a rocket.

Gallery

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  Gossip Stone model from Phantom Hourglass.