Gossip Stone
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Not to be confused with a Sheikah Stone
The Gossip Stone is a recurring object in The Legend of Zelda series.
Appearances
Ocarina of Time
The Gossip Stone in Ocarina of Time will either tell Link the current time when struck, or when the Mask of Truth is worn, tell him gossip. The Gossip Stone also encompass Fairies, which can be released by playing Zelda's Lullaby in front of it. Without the mask, Link will only be able to know the current time when struck. Also, when Link selects the stone, he will be told that the stone's stare is piercing into him. With the mask on, Link will be able to listen to the stone's gossips. There is a total of 32 gossips. The gossips is usually a helpful hint.
Majora's Mask
When a Gossip Stone is struck, it will provide Link with the remaining time until 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, the Gossip Stone will fire up into the sky like a rocket once the bomb explodes.
Gallery
Gossip Stone model from Phantom Hourglass.
