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{{Infobox|location
|name        = North Horon
| image = [[File:North-Horon-Natural.png|250px]]
|image       = [[File:North-Horon-Natural.png|250px]]
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
|game       = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
| inhab = [[Blaino]]<br/>[[Impa]]<br/>[[Malon]]<br/>[[Mittens]]<br/>[[Mittens' Owner]]<br/>[[Old Man]]<br/>[[Talon]]
|race        =
| pointsint = [[Blaino's Gym]]<br/>[[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]<br/>[[Impa's Refuge]]<br/>[[Talon & Malon's House]]
|inhab       = [[Blaino]]<br>[[Impa]]<br>[[Malon]]<br>[[Mittens]]<br>[[Mittens' Owner]]<br>[[Old Man]]<br>[[Talon]]
| item = [[Blue Joy Ring]] ([[Linked Game]])<br/>[[Quicksand Ring]]<br/>[[Red Ring (Oracle Games)|Red Ring]]<br/>[[Ricky's Gloves]]<br/>[[Scent Seed]]s<br/>[[Lon Lon Egg]]<br/>[[Megaphone]]
|pointsint   = [[Blaino's Gym]]<br>[[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]<br>[[Impa's Refuge]]
| natseason = [[Winter]]<br/>[[Spring]]
|item       = [[Blue Joy Ring]] ([[Linked Game]])<br>[[Quicksand Ring]]<br>[[Red Ring (Oracle Games)|Red Ring]]<br>[[Ricky's Gloves]]<br>[[Scent Seed]]s
| enemies       = [[Buzz Blob]]<br/>[[Goponga Flower]]<br/>[[Octorok]]<br/>[[Peahat]]<br/>[[River Zora]]
|boss        =
| related = [[Holodrum]]<br/>[[Holodrum Plain]]<br/>[[Eyeglass Lake]]
|miniboss    =
|enemies     = [[Buzz Blob]]<br>[[Goponga Flower]]<br>[[Octorok]]<br>[[Peahat]]<br>[[River Zora]]
|reward      =
|related     = [[Holodrum]]<br>[[Holodrum Plain]]<br>[[Eyeglass Lake]]
|natseason  = [[Winter]]<br>[[Spring]]
|walkthrough =
}}
}}


'''North Horon''' is a location featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. Located just north of [[Horon Village]], it is the very first area featured within the game. Link will encounter [[Din_(Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons and soon after she is taken captive by General [[Onox]]. North Horon is also the location where Link will first encounter [[Princess Zelda]] in a [[Linked Game]] when she makes her way to [[Holodrum]]. Link will save Zelda from the [[Great Moblin]] and his minions.
'''North Horon''' is a location featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. Located just north of [[Horon Village]], it is the very first area featured within the game. Link will encounter [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons, and soon after she is taken captive by General [[Onox]]. North Horon is also the location where Link first encounters [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] in a [[Linked Game]] when she makes her way to [[Holodrum]]. Link saves Zelda from the [[Great Moblin]] and his minions.


==Location==
==Location==
North Horon, as its name suggests is located directly north of Horon Village. To the West of North Horon, Link will find the [[Holodrum Plain]]. Link can move between the Holodrum Plain and North Horon by land or water. To the easy of North Horon, Link will find the [[Eyeglass Lake]], but much of this region isn't accessible until late in the quest. The area to the North and Northeast will very, depending on which [[Animal Companion]] Link has acquired. It is the region of [[Natzu]], but the location will differ between the [[Natzu Prairie]] with [[Ricky]], [[Natzu River]] with [[Dimitri]], or the [[Natzu Wasteland]] with [[Moosh]].
North Horon, as its name suggests, is located directly north of Horon Village. To the west of North Horon, Link finds the [[Holodrum Plain]]. Link can move between the Holodrum Plain and North Horon by land or water. To the east of North Horon, Link finds the [[Eyeglass Lake]], but much of this region isn't accessible until later in the quest. The area to the north and northeast vary, depending on which [[Animal Companion]] Link has acquired. It is the region of [[Natzu]], but the location differs between the [[Natzu Prairie]] with [[Ricky]], [[Natzu River]] with [[Dimitri]], or the [[Natzu Wasteland]] with [[Moosh]].


==Features==
==Features==
[[File:North-Horon-Troupe.png|thumb|left|Dancing [[Troupe of Performers]]]]After the [[Triforce]] transports [[Link]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] he will first land in North Hyrule. Link is first confronted by [[Din_(Oracle)|Din]] and then regains control in North Horon. One screen to the east, Link will find Din and the [[Troupe of Performers]]. After speaking with Din and the Troupe, the group will be attacked by [[Onox|General Onox]] and Din will be taken captive.
[[File:North-Horon-Troupe.png|thumb|left|Dancing [[Troupe of Performers]]]]After the [[Triforce]] transports [[Link]] to the land of [[Holodrum]] he first lands in North Horon. Link is first confronted by [[Din (Oracle)|Din]] and then regains control in North Horon. One screen to the east, Link finds Din and the [[Troupe of Performers]]. After speaking with Din and the Troupe, the group is attacked by [[Onox|General Onox]] and Din is taken captive.


Link will then appear at the southern tip of North Horon where he is awoken by [[Impa]]. Impa instructs Link to head south into [[Horon Village]] and meet with the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]].{{Ref|OoS|759|[[Impa]]}}
Link then appears at the southern tip of North Horon where he is awoken by [[Impa]]. Impa instructs Link to head south into [[Horon Village]] and meet with the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]].{{Ref|OoS|759|[[Impa]]}}


North Horon is located right in the center part of Holodrum and thus, it is an area that Link will pass through quite often through his quest. North Horon is divided into two major sections, a north region and a south region. Separating the two areas is a pair of rocks that can only be lifted using the [[Power Bracelet]] which is found within the second dungeon, [[Snake's Remains]].
North Horon is located right in the center part of Holodrum and thus, it is an area that Link passes through quite often through his quest. North Horon is divided into two major sections, a north region and a south region. Separating the two areas is a pair of rocks that can only be lifted using the [[Power Bracelet]] which is found within the second dungeon, [[Snake's Remains]].


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The southern region is where Link first begins his quest and it is the area directly north of Horon Village. The southern region has a default season of [[Winter]]. However, there is a [[Tree Stump]] at the east end of the area where Link can freely change the season.
The southern region is where Link first begins his quest and it is the area directly north of Horon Village. The southern region has a default season of [[Winter]]. However, there is a [[Tree Stump]] at the east end of the area where Link can freely change the season.


During the season of Winter, Link can access the Eyeglass Lake at the southeast part of the area by crossing over the frozen ice. During Spring and Fall, Link can only reach this area by using the [[Zora's Flippers]]. During Summer, the water south of the Tree Stump has dried up, revealing a very shallow lake that Link can walk on. A small cave can be reached that contains a Treasure Chest holding 100 [[Rupee]]s.
During the season of Winter, Link can access the Eyeglass Lake at the southeast part of the area by crossing over the frozen ice. During Spring and Fall, Link can only reach this area by using the [[Flippers]]. During Summer, the water south of the Tree Stump has dried up, revealing a very shallow lake that Link can walk on. A small cave can be reached that contains a Treasure Chest holding 100 [[Rupee]]s.


[[File:North-Horon-Malon-Talon.png|thumb|left|[[Malon]] and [[Talon]]'s House.]]The southern region plays a major role in the [[Trading Sequence]] found throughout the game. After Link acquires the [[Cuccodex]] in Horon Village, he can take it to [[Malon]] and [[Talon]]'s house, located at the northeast corner of this region. Link will give Malon the Cuccodex, and in exchange, he will acquire the [[Lon Lon Egg]]. This item is later used to acquire the [[Ghastly Doll]].
[[File:North-Horon-Malon-Talon.png|thumb|left|[[Talon & Malon's House]]]]The southern region plays a major role in the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]] found throughout the game. After Link acquires the [[Cuccodex]] from [[Dr. Left]] within the [[Biologist's Home]] of [[Horon Village]], he can take it to [[Talon & Malon's House]], located at the northeast corner of North Horon. Malon says she's busy taking care of her family's hens, but that there is so much she doesn't know.{{Ref|OoS|373|Malon}} If Malon sees the Cuccodex, she asks to have it.{{Ref|OoS|374|Malon}} As thanks she offers Link the [[Lon Lon Egg]], saying that they are all the rage with cute girls.{{Ref|OoS|375|Malon}} This item is later used to acquire the [[Ghastly Doll]].


Later in the Trading Quest, Link will acquire the [[Fish]] from [[Ingo]]. Link can take this Fish to the [[Mittens' Owner|Owner]] of [[Mittens]], located at the south end of the region. The owner will use the Fish to get his cat Mittens out of the tree. After doing so, the owner will reward Link with the [[Megaphone]]. Link will then use this Megaphone to wake Talon, who has fallen asleep on [[Mt. Cucco]].
Later in the Trading Sequence, Link acquires the [[Fish]] from [[Ingo]].{{Ref|OoS|399|Ingo}} Link can take this Fish to the [[Mittens' Owner|Owner]] of [[Mittens]], who can be found beside a tree at the south end of the region. Mittens, his pet cat, is stuck in a tree, and no matter how much he calls for her, she won't come down.{{Ref|OoS|403|Mittens' Owner}} However, if Mittens' Owner sees the Fish, he asks if Link brought it for her.{{Ref|OoS|404|Mittens' Owner}} If Link says yes, he uses the Fish to get Mittens to come down. As thanks, Mittens' Owner gives Link the [[Megaphone]].{{Ref|OoS|407|Mittens' Owner}} Link can then use this Megaphone to acquire the [[Mushroom]] on [[Mt. Cucco]].


There is a bridge just east of the Owner of Mittens and it leads to a small island within the Eyeglass Lake. Though it is technically outside of the North Horon region, it can only be accessed this way. The island has a Treasure Chest that holds a [[Gasha Seed]].
There is a bridge just east of the Owner of Mittens and it leads to a small island within the Eyeglass Lake. Though it is technically outside of the North Horon region, it can only be accessed this way. The island has a Treasure Chest that holds a [[Gasha Seed]].


At the far southwest corner of the region, Link will find [[Impa's Refuge]]. Just north of Impa's Refuge, Link can find the lone [[Soft Soil]] location found within North Horon.
At the far southwest corner of the region, Link can find [[Impa's Refuge]]. Just north of Impa's Refuge, Link can find the lone [[Soft Soil]] location found within North Horon.


On the same screen with the Soft Soil location, there is a secret within the water. If Link changes the season to [[Summer]], the water will dry up, revealing a hidden staircase. Inside, Link will find an [[Old Man]] who tells Link to slay the four [[Golden Beasts]]. After defeating the four Golden Beasts, Link can return to this Old Man location and he will get a Seed Ring which will eventually become the rare [[Red Ring (Oracle Games)|Red Ring]].
On the same screen with the Soft Soil location, there is a secret within the water. If Link changes the season to [[Summer]], the water will dry up, revealing a hidden staircase. Inside, Link finds an [[Old Man]] who tells Link to slay the four [[Golden Beasts]]. After defeating the four Golden Beasts, Link can return to this Old Man location and he gets a Seed Ring which, when appraised, becomes the rare [[Red Ring (Oracle Games)|Red Ring]].


One screen west of the Tree Stump, there are two bushes. The bush on the left can be burned using an [[Ember Seed]] and it leads to a good [[Old Man]] cave. Inside the Old Man will give Link 100 Rupees.
One screen west of the Tree Stump, there are two bushes. The bush on the left can be burned using an [[Ember Seed]] and it leads to a good [[Old Man]] cave. Inside the Old Man offers Link 100 Rupees.


====Gnarled Root Dungeon====
====Gnarled Root Dungeon====
[[File:Gnarled-Root-Dungeon-Entrance.png|thumb|right|[[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] Entrance.]]
[[File:Gnarled-Root-Dungeon-Entrance.png|thumb|right|[[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] Entrance]]
{{Main|Gnarled Root Dungeon}}
{{Main|Gnarled Root Dungeon}}
The [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] is the first dungeon featured within ''Oracle of Seasons'' and it is the main attraction found within North Horon. The dungeon is initially hidden and Link will need to acquire the [[Gnarled Key]] from the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] to find its entrance. Inside the dungeon, Link will acquire the [[Seed Satchel]] and the [[Ember Seed]]s. Link will battle with the mini-boss in the form of the [[Brother Goriyas]] and the dungeon boss [[Aquamentus_(Oracle_of_Seasons)|Aquamentus]]. As a reward, Link will get a full [[Heart Container]] as well as the first [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]], the [[Fertile Soil]].
The [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] is the first dungeon featured within ''Oracle of Seasons'' and it is the main attraction found within North Horon. The dungeon is initially hidden and Link needs to acquire the [[Gnarled Key]] from the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] to reveal its entrance. Inside the dungeon, Link acquires the [[Seed Satchel]] and the [[Ember Seed]]s. Link battles with the mini-boss in the form of the [[Brother Goriyas]] and the dungeon boss [[Aquamentus (Oracle of Seasons)|Aquamentus]]. As a reward for completing the dungeon, Link receives a full [[Heart Container]] as well as the first [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]], the [[Fertile Soil]].


====Impa's Refuge====
====Impa's Refuge====
{{Main|Impa's Refuge}}
{{Main|Impa's Refuge}}
At the far southwest corner of the region, Link will find [[Impa's Refuge]]. This small home is were Impa will stay for the main portion of Link's quest. In a Linked Game, this is also where Princess Zelda will remain for a bulk of the adventure.  
At the far southwest corner of the region, Link can find [[Impa's Refuge]]. This small home is where Impa stays for the main portion of Link's quest. In a Linked Game, this is also where Princess Zelda remains for a bulk of the adventure.  


===Northern Region===
===Northern Region===
The northern region of North Horon is not accessible until after Link has acquired the [[Power Bracelet]], which is found within the second dungeon, [[Snake's Remains]]. As soon as Link enters the northern region, the default season will change to [[Spring]]. There is no Tree Stump to found within this region, and since the season changes each time Link travels into the northern region from the southern region, the Tree Stump to the south is of no use.
The northern region of North Horon is not accessible until after Link has acquired the [[Power Bracelet]], which is found within the second dungeon, [[Snake's Remains]]. As soon as Link enters the northern region, the default season changes to [[Spring]]. There is no Tree Stump to found within this region, and since the season changes each time Link travels into the northern region from the southern region, the Tree Stump to the south is of no use.


[[File:North-Horon-Mystical-Tree.png|thumb|left|[[Mystical Tree]] in North Horon.]]Link can still change the season within this northern region. However, he will have to use the Tree Stump found to the west in the [[Holodrum Plain]]. The default season in that area is also Spring and it will not change as Link travels between the areas.
[[File:North-Horon-Mystical-Tree.png|thumb|left|[[Mystical Tree]] in North Horon]]Link can still change the season within this northern region. However, he has to use the Tree Stump found to the west in the [[Holodrum Plain]]. The default season in that area is also Spring and it does not change as Link travels between the areas.


At the north end of the area, Link will find a [[Mystical Tree]] that holds [[Pegasus Seed]]s. This is the first location where Link will find Pegasus seeds and in the main quest, he will require them soon after when journeying into the [[Spool Swamp]]. Acquiring the Pegasus Seeds will also make it possible to [[Warp]] to this Mystical Tree using a [[Gale Seed]].
At the nsorth end of the area, Link finds a [[Mystical Tree]] that holds [[Pegasus Seed]]s. This is the first location where Link can find Pegasus eeds and in the main quest, he requires them soon after when journeying into the [[Spool Swamp]]. Acquiring the Pegasus Seeds also makes it possible to [[Warping|warp]] to this Mystical Tree using a [[Gale Seed]].


At the west end of the region there is a higher ledge that will grow vines during the [[Summer]]. This will allow Link to reach a pair of trees, the right one which could be burned to revealed an Old Man. Inside the man will give you 200 Rupees.
At the west end of the region there is a higher ledge that grows vines during the [[Summer]]. This allows Link to reach a pair of trees, the right one which could be burned to reveal an Old Man. Inside the man offers Link 200 Rupees.


Just south of this higher ledge, there is a cave near the water. If Link changes the season to [[Autumn]], he can swim to this caves entrance. Inside there is a Treasure Chest containing a [[Seed Ring]] that when appraised, becomes the [[Quicksand Ring]].
Just south of this higher ledge, there is a cave near the water. If Link changes the season to [[Autumn]], he can swim to this cave's entrance. Inside, there is a Treasure Chest containing a [[Seed Ring]], that when appraised, becomes the [[Quicksand Ring]].


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====Blaino's Gym====
====Blaino's Gym====
{{Main|Blaino's Gym}}
{{Main|Blaino's Gym}}
Near the northeast corner of the region, Link will find [[Blaino's Gym]]. It is here that Link will encounter [[Blaino]] and have a boxing match with him. Link will need to defeat Blaino in order to acquire [[Ricky's Gloves]], which are needed in order to gain use of Ricky at the Holodrum Plain.
Near the northeast corner of the region, Link can find [[Blaino's Gym]]. It is here that Link encounters [[Blaino]] and has a boxing match with him. Link needs to defeat Blaino in order to acquire [[Ricky's Gloves]], which are needed in order to gain use of Ricky at the Holodrum Plain.


==Linked Game==
==Linked Game==
[[File:North-Horon-Great-Moblin.png|thumb|right|The Great Moblin in North Horon]]
[[File:North-Horon-Great-Moblin.png|thumb|right|The Great Moblin in North Horon]]
During a [[Linked Game]], there is an additional scene that takes place in North Horon just after Link completes the second dungeon, Snake's Remains. When Link enters the area, he will be informed by Impa that Princess Zelda has left [[Hyrule Castle]] and is on her way to Holodrum without a guard.{{Ref|OoS|212|[[Impa]]}} Link will soon find Princess Zelda in the north part of North Horon where she is about to be ambushed by the [[Great Moblin]] and his minions. After Link fights off the [[Moblin]]s, Zelda will thank Link and will reward Link with a [[Magical Ring]]. When appraised, this becomes the [[Blue Joy Ring]]. The Princess will then head off to the Impa's refuge at the south end of North Horon.
During a [[Linked Game]], there is an additional scene that takes place in North Horon just after Link completes the second dungeon, Snake's Remains. When Link enters the area, he is informed by Impa that Princess Zelda has left [[Hyrule Castle]] and is on her way to Holodrum without a guard.{{Ref|OoS|212|[[Impa]]}} Link soon finds Princess Zelda in the north part of North Horon where she is about to be ambushed by the [[Great Moblin]] and his minions. After Link fights off the [[Moblin]]s, Zelda thanks Link and rewards him with a [[Magical Ring]]. When appraised, this becomes the [[Blue Joy Ring]]. The Princess then heads off to the Impa's refuge at the south end of North Horon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Both the outside and inside layouts of the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] of [[North Horon]] is very reminiscent to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. The dungeon itself is based off [[Level 1: The Eagle|The Eagle]], as ''Oracle of Seasons'' was originally meant to be a remake of ''The Legend of Zelda''.
*Both the outside and inside layouts of the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] of [[North Horon]] is very reminiscent to ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. The dungeon itself is based on [[Level 1: The Eagle|The Eagle]], as ''Oracle of Seasons'' was originally meant to be a remake of ''The Legend of Zelda''.{{Unsourced}}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:North-Horon-Mini-Map.png|North Horon Mini-Map.
File:North-Horon-Mini-Map.png|''North Horon Mini-Map''
File:North-Horon-Winter.png|North Horon during [[Winter]].
File:North-Horon-Winter.png|''North Horon during Winter''
File:North-Horon-Spring.png|North Horon during [[Spring]].
File:North-Horon-Spring.png|''North Horon during Spring''
File:North-Horon-Summer.png|North Horon during [[Summer]].
File:North-Horon-Summer.png|''North Horon during Summer''
File:North-Horon-Autumn.png|North Horon during [[Autumn]].
File:North-Horon-Autumn.png|''North Horon during Autumn''
File:Din-Discovering-Link.png|[[Din_(Oracle)|Din]] discovering [[Link]].
File:Din-Discovering-Link.png|''Din discovering Link''
File:North-Horon-Start.png|Link at the start of ''Oracle of Seasons''.
File:North-Horon-Start.png|''Link at the start of Oracle of Seasons''
File:North-Horon-Blainos-Gym.png|[[Blaino's Gym]] in Norht Horon.
File:Mittens-and-Owner.png|''Mittens and Mittens' Owner''
File:Quicksand-Ring-Cave.png|Interior of the [[Quicksand Ring]] Cave.
File:Impas-Refuge-Outside.png|''Impa's Refuge''
File:North-Horon-Blainos-Gym.png|''Blaino's Gym in North Horon''
File:Quicksand-Ring-Cave.png|''Interior of the Quicksand Ring Cave''
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{{References}}
{{References}}


{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Locations}}
{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Locations}}

Revision as of 00:03, April 24, 2016

North Horon is a location featured in Oracle of Seasons. Located just north of Horon Village, it is the very first area featured within the game. Link will encounter Din, the Oracle of Seasons, and soon after she is taken captive by General Onox. North Horon is also the location where Link first encounters Princess Zelda in a Linked Game when she makes her way to Holodrum. Link saves Zelda from the Great Moblin and his minions.

Location

North Horon, as its name suggests, is located directly north of Horon Village. To the west of North Horon, Link finds the Holodrum Plain. Link can move between the Holodrum Plain and North Horon by land or water. To the east of North Horon, Link finds the Eyeglass Lake, but much of this region isn't accessible until later in the quest. The area to the north and northeast vary, depending on which Animal Companion Link has acquired. It is the region of Natzu, but the location differs between the Natzu Prairie with Ricky, Natzu River with Dimitri, or the Natzu Wasteland with Moosh.

Features

After the Triforce transports Link to the land of Holodrum he first lands in North Horon. Link is first confronted by Din and then regains control in North Horon. One screen to the east, Link finds Din and the Troupe of Performers. After speaking with Din and the Troupe, the group is attacked by General Onox and Din is taken captive.

Link then appears at the southern tip of North Horon where he is awoken by Impa. Impa instructs Link to head south into Horon Village and meet with the Maku Tree.[1]

North Horon is located right in the center part of Holodrum and thus, it is an area that Link passes through quite often through his quest. North Horon is divided into two major sections, a north region and a south region. Separating the two areas is a pair of rocks that can only be lifted using the Power Bracelet which is found within the second dungeon, Snake's Remains.

Southern Region

The southern region is where Link first begins his quest and it is the area directly north of Horon Village. The southern region has a default season of Winter. However, there is a Tree Stump at the east end of the area where Link can freely change the season.

During the season of Winter, Link can access the Eyeglass Lake at the southeast part of the area by crossing over the frozen ice. During Spring and Fall, Link can only reach this area by using the Flippers. During Summer, the water south of the Tree Stump has dried up, revealing a very shallow lake that Link can walk on. A small cave can be reached that contains a Treasure Chest holding 100 Rupees.

The southern region plays a major role in the Trading Sequence found throughout the game. After Link acquires the Cuccodex from Dr. Left within the Biologist's Home of Horon Village, he can take it to Talon & Malon's House, located at the northeast corner of North Horon. Malon says she's busy taking care of her family's hens, but that there is so much she doesn't know.[2] If Malon sees the Cuccodex, she asks to have it.[3] As thanks she offers Link the Lon Lon Egg, saying that they are all the rage with cute girls.[4] This item is later used to acquire the Ghastly Doll.

Later in the Trading Sequence, Link acquires the Fish from Ingo.[5] Link can take this Fish to the Owner of Mittens, who can be found beside a tree at the south end of the region. Mittens, his pet cat, is stuck in a tree, and no matter how much he calls for her, she won't come down.[6] However, if Mittens' Owner sees the Fish, he asks if Link brought it for her.[7] If Link says yes, he uses the Fish to get Mittens to come down. As thanks, Mittens' Owner gives Link the Megaphone.[8] Link can then use this Megaphone to acquire the Mushroom on Mt. Cucco.

There is a bridge just east of the Owner of Mittens and it leads to a small island within the Eyeglass Lake. Though it is technically outside of the North Horon region, it can only be accessed this way. The island has a Treasure Chest that holds a Gasha Seed.

At the far southwest corner of the region, Link can find Impa's Refuge. Just north of Impa's Refuge, Link can find the lone Soft Soil location found within North Horon.

On the same screen with the Soft Soil location, there is a secret within the water. If Link changes the season to Summer, the water will dry up, revealing a hidden staircase. Inside, Link finds an Old Man who tells Link to slay the four Golden Beasts. After defeating the four Golden Beasts, Link can return to this Old Man location and he gets a Seed Ring which, when appraised, becomes the rare Red Ring.

One screen west of the Tree Stump, there are two bushes. The bush on the left can be burned using an Ember Seed and it leads to a good Old Man cave. Inside the Old Man offers Link 100 Rupees.

Gnarled Root Dungeon

Main article: Gnarled Root Dungeon

The Gnarled Root Dungeon is the first dungeon featured within Oracle of Seasons and it is the main attraction found within North Horon. The dungeon is initially hidden and Link needs to acquire the Gnarled Key from the Maku Tree to reveal its entrance. Inside the dungeon, Link acquires the Seed Satchel and the Ember Seeds. Link battles with the mini-boss in the form of the Brother Goriyas and the dungeon boss Aquamentus. As a reward for completing the dungeon, Link receives a full Heart Container as well as the first Essence of Nature, the Fertile Soil.

Impa's Refuge

Main article: Impa's Refuge

At the far southwest corner of the region, Link can find Impa's Refuge. This small home is where Impa stays for the main portion of Link's quest. In a Linked Game, this is also where Princess Zelda remains for a bulk of the adventure.

Northern Region

The northern region of North Horon is not accessible until after Link has acquired the Power Bracelet, which is found within the second dungeon, Snake's Remains. As soon as Link enters the northern region, the default season changes to Spring. There is no Tree Stump to found within this region, and since the season changes each time Link travels into the northern region from the southern region, the Tree Stump to the south is of no use.

Mystical Tree in North Horon

Link can still change the season within this northern region. However, he has to use the Tree Stump found to the west in the Holodrum Plain. The default season in that area is also Spring and it does not change as Link travels between the areas.

At the nsorth end of the area, Link finds a Mystical Tree that holds Pegasus Seeds. This is the first location where Link can find Pegasus eeds and in the main quest, he requires them soon after when journeying into the Spool Swamp. Acquiring the Pegasus Seeds also makes it possible to warp to this Mystical Tree using a Gale Seed.

At the west end of the region there is a higher ledge that grows vines during the Summer. This allows Link to reach a pair of trees, the right one which could be burned to reveal an Old Man. Inside the man offers Link 200 Rupees.

Just south of this higher ledge, there is a cave near the water. If Link changes the season to Autumn, he can swim to this cave's entrance. Inside, there is a Treasure Chest containing a Seed Ring, that when appraised, becomes the Quicksand Ring.

Blaino's Gym

Main article: Blaino's Gym

Near the northeast corner of the region, Link can find Blaino's Gym. It is here that Link encounters Blaino and has a boxing match with him. Link needs to defeat Blaino in order to acquire Ricky's Gloves, which are needed in order to gain use of Ricky at the Holodrum Plain.

Linked Game

The Great Moblin in North Horon

During a Linked Game, there is an additional scene that takes place in North Horon just after Link completes the second dungeon, Snake's Remains. When Link enters the area, he is informed by Impa that Princess Zelda has left Hyrule Castle and is on her way to Holodrum without a guard.[9] Link soon finds Princess Zelda in the north part of North Horon where she is about to be ambushed by the Great Moblin and his minions. After Link fights off the Moblins, Zelda thanks Link and rewards him with a Magical Ring. When appraised, this becomes the Blue Joy Ring. The Princess then heads off to the Impa's refuge at the south end of North Horon.

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  1. "Please take my message to the Maku Tree in Horon Village. The Maku Tree is the guardian of all Holodrum. Surely he can help." — Impa, Oracle of Seasons.
  2. "My dad, Talon, went to climb Mt. Cucco, so I have to care for our hens. But there's so much I don't know..." — Malon, Oracle of Seasons.
  3. "Say! Is that a Cuccodex? That would be a big help... May I have it? :›Sure ›Sorry" — Malon, Oracle of Seasons.
  4. "Really? Thank you! Take this! It's a Lon Lon Egg. These eggs are all the rage with cute girls!" — Malon, Oracle of Seasons.
  5. "It goes right in my collection! In thanks, here! Take my dinner-- my last Fish!" — Ingo, Oracle of Seasons.
  6. "Look! No matter how much I call her, my precious Mittens won't come down! If only I had her favorite treat-- Fish..." — Mittens' Owner, Oracle of Seasons.
  7. "Hey there! You have a Fish! It's Mittens' favorite food! Is that for her? :›Of course ›No" — Mittens' Owner, Oracle of Seasons.
  8. "Mittens! Oh, good kitty! Thank you! Oh! Yes! A reward... Here! Take this Megaphone!" — Mittens' Owner, Oracle of Seasons.
  9. "It's t-terrible, Link! Ze-ze-ze... Zelda has left the castle in Hyrule without any guard and is on her way here! This homing pigeon told me! Please try to find Zelda! Please! I'll look in town. You look up north." — Impa, Oracle of Seasons.