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[[Hyrule Castle]] area is home to the race of humans known as [[Hylian]]s. The [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] lives in the castle with the Princess [[Zelda]].

Located near the throne room of the [[King of Hyrule]] within the [[Hyrule Castle]], this is where [[Link]] first meets [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. Once Link has sneaked past the guards, he can enter the courtyard and introduce himself to Zelda, and she introduces herself too. Zelda tells Link that she dreamt of dark clouds enshrouding the sky and a light shot out of the forest, a figure appeared, holding a stone, followed by a fairy. Zelda knows that Link is the one from her dream and the one who will save [[Hyrule]].

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The [[Market]] is the center of minigames and shops while Link is a child; seven years into the future, Hyrule Castle Town is destroyed and most businesses have moved to [[Kakariko Village]]. The town is extremely lively, with many inhabitants, and there is a large fountain in the center. There are also the [[Back Alley]].

Hyrule Field acts as the main hub to the world of Ocarina of Time. This is the open field that Link uses to get to any destination. To the South is Links home the, [[Kokiri Forest]]. The north holds the royal [[Hyrule Castle]]. [[Death Mountain]] lies to the east. [[Lake Hylia]] and [[Gerudo Valley]] are located to the west. Towards the center of the map is [[Lon Lon Ranch]].

Death Mountain is home to the Gorons and has a [[Death Mountain Crater|Crater]] that can be visited. The [[Great Fairy]] and [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] reside within the Crater while on the outside there are Tektites and [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. But [[Ganon]]dorf blocked the path to Dodongo's Cavern with a boulder and the Gorons needed Link's help to destroy the monster within the cave and the boulder itself so they could eat the "Delicious" rocks. There is also a Great Fairy on top of the mountain, but the path up to the mountain is difficult since there are falling rocks that can damage Link. [[Kakariko Village]] can be found beneath the mountain, and the entrance to Death Mountain is guarded.

[[Death Mountain Crater]] is located in the heart of [[Death Mountain]]. Inside this massive crater rests the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]], along with seemingly endless pools of flowing lava. This is also the location where [[Link]] is taught the [[Bolero of Fire]] by [[Sheik]]. There are also two [[Piece of Heart|Pieces of Heart]] that can be found here, along with a [[Great Fairy Fountain]].

A [[Graveyard (Disambiguation)|Graveyard]] that is located to the east of [[Kakariko Village]].

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The Kakariko Village was once built by the [[Sheikah]], and it was the haven of the race. [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]'s guardian [[Impa]] grew up here. The village used to be inhabited by the Sheikahs, but the leader of the Kakariko Village, Impa, decided to open it for the poor folks. In the Past, Kakariko Village was a small and peaceful village located near [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. It housed a few villagers, but nothing of notable interest. [[Link]] passes through the village in order to reach [[Goron City]] to recover the [[Goron's Ruby]]. The [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] is in town as well. The [[House of Skulltula]] is also located here.

The home to all the Zoras. When Link goes there as a child, he can get the [[Silver Scale]] by playing the [[Diving Game]] for 20 [[Rupee]]s, where he can attempt to dive to the bottom of the waterfall and retrieve the five Blue Rupees the owner threw. If he is successful, the Silver Scale will be his prize. Also, there is a torch puzzle that Link can attempt in order to get a [[Piece of Heart]]. When Link goes there as an adult, he finds Zora's Domain completely frozen over. From here, he must travel to the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]] to retrieve the [[Iron Boots]] and a [[bottle]] of [[Blue Fire]] to unfreeze the [[King Zora De Bon XVI|King Zora]]. Expressing his gratitude for Link saving his life, King Zora gives him the [[Zora Tunic]].

Zora's River can be traveled to via [[Hyrule Field]]; on the east side there is a small stream that can be crossed, following the path on the other side will lead [[Link]] right to Zora's River.

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This valley is located west of [[Hyrule Field]] and is divided by a large chasm, at the bottom of which lies [[Zora's River]], whose waters flow to [[Lake Hylia]]. The valley is the only way to access [[Gerudo's Fortress]]and the [[Haunted Wasteland]].

Also known as the '''Thieves' Hideout''', is a big fortress guarded by many [[Gerudo]]. [[Link]] arrives here through [[Gerudo Valley]]. The Fortress appears to be the home to the Gerudo too. It is located in western [[Hyrule]] and has a [[Gerudo Training Ground|mini-dungeon]] as well.

The '''Haunted Wasteland''' is a [[Desert (Disambiguation)|desert]]. [[Link]] must traverse through the desert to be able to enter the [[Desert Colossus]] and the [[Spirit Temple]]. He only needs to cross it once, because once he makes it to the Spirit Temple, he is able to learn the [[Requiem of Spirit]], which allows Link to instantly [[warp]] to the [[Triforce Pedestal]] outside the Temple. Entering the wasteland requires the [[Gerudo Token]] acquired in the [[Gerudo's Fortress]], and the [[Longshot]] or [[Hover Boots]] to cross the River of Sand. In order to cross the desert, Link must follow the placed flags that lead to a small building that serves as a refuge. On the building, Link can use the [[Lens of Truth]] to reveal the Big Poe who will guide Link the remaining way to the Desert Colossus.

It is a desert area where the [[Spirit Temple]] and one of the many [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]] reside. A stone archway and an Oasis can also be found, on top of the Archway lies a [[Piece of Heart]] while the Oasis only is home to a few [[Guay]].