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'''Queen Ambi''' was the ruler of [[Lynna Village]] 400 years before the present day events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. She was known as being a fair and just queen, and was well respected by the townsman. This all changed when [[Veran]], who possessed the body of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], came from the future and started to manipulate the Queen's agenda. Ambi had been constructing Ambi's Tower, which she wanted to use to someday find her husband. However, Veran had convinced her to keep building the tower to the heavens, where she would someday be known as one of the great queens to ever rule. Queen Ambi sent every man in Lynna Village to work on the construction of what was now known as the [[Black Tower]]. Further manipulating Ambi, Veran had gotten most of the people close to Ambi to be sent away, ensuring Veran's power.  
'''Queen Ambi''' is a character who first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. She also appears in a Linked playthrough of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. Ambi served the reigning monarch of the land of [[Labrynna]] four-hundred years in the past.


[[File:Ambi-Sprite.png|left]]Veran was in need of [[Mystery Seed]]s and convinced Ambi to offer a reward to anybody that could bring them Mystery Seeds. Soon enough, [[Link]] showed up with Mystery Seeds and this led to a trade in which Queen Ambi gave Link some [[Bomb]]s. Later in the quest when Ambi had left the palace, Link returned and freed Nayru from Veran. However, Queen Ambi soon returned and hinted that she had suspicions that Nayru had been corrupted. Before long, Veran was able to possess the body of Queen Ambi. Now with control over Queen Ambi, Veran pushed even harder for the Black Tower to be complete.  
==Appearances==
===Oracle of Ages===
During Link's first visit into [[Labrynna]]'s past, he learns from the residents of [[Lynna Village]] that Ambi has ordered the construction of a great [[Black Tower|tower]] that was initially intended to guide her lover, a seaman, home from his journeys abroad. However, Ambi has fallen under the manipulation of [[Veran]], via the possessed [[Nayru]], who is using the tower's construction to spread sorrow throughout Labrynna. Using the power of the Oracle of Ages to create a day that never ends, Veran convinces Ambi to force her subjects to work endlessly toward the tower's completion, insisting it will stand as a testament to the queen's greatness for ages to come. Link gains an audience with Ambi while searching for the entrance to the [[Wing Dungeon]], after coming across the [[Mystery Seeds]] Veran has been seeking. As thanks for his tribute to her, Ambi bequeaths to Link the [[Bomb]]s necessary to enter the Wing Dungeon.


[[Ralph]], who is a descendant of Queen Ambi, was willing to battle Veran when she was in Ambi's body, knowing full well that trying to defeat Ambi would in turn jeopardize his own existence. Ralph was unsuccessful, but Link stepped right in and was able to successfully separate Ambi's body from Veran. Ambi returned with her guard knights and wanted to fight alongside Link in defeated Veran once in for all.  
Following the completion of the [[Mermaid's Cave]], Link receives word that Queen Ambi has left her palace for an undisclosed reason. This creates an opportunity for Link to sneak past the lowered guard of the palace and make his way inside, with the help of [[Ralph]], a childhood friend of Nayru who also seeks to rescue her. Using Mystery Seeds, Link is able to purge Veran from Nayru's body, but the queen's return soon afterward allows Veran to possess her instead. This brings the guards under Veran's direct control, meaning work on the tower will continue and forcing Link, Ralph, and Nayru to escape into the present. While inhabiting the queen's body, Veran forgoes hiding in the palace completely and confines herself to the highest reaches of the nearly-complete Black Tower, forcing Link to collect the remaining [[Essences of Time]] before he can reach her.


After Link finally defeats Veran and returns to the present, he is shocked to see a statue of Link built in the middle of Lynna City and next to the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)|Maku Tree]]. The statue's construction was ordered by Queen Ambi to honor the deeds of Link. After completing her journey, Nayru suggested to take a visit to another land. Queen Ambi took some time off to visit the land of [[Holodrum]], where she found her long lost husband and admired the [[Sunken City]].
After collecting the final essence, Link meets Ralph, [[Impa]], and Nayru at the base of the Black Tower, where Impa reveals that Ralph is a distant descendant of Queen Ambi, and therefore will vanish from existence if she is slain. Despite this, Ralph resolves to sacrifice himself by killing Ambi personally if it means bringing peace to the people of Labrynna; he is unable to contend with Veran's power, though, and she easily overwhelms him. Link manages to defeat Veran in Ralph's place, once again using Mystery Seeds and the [[Switch Hook]] to ensure that Ambi comes to no harm. Once freed from possession, Ambi flees the tower, revealing later that she had gone to amass a force of soldiers to help Link's cause.
 
During the game's epilogue, Ambi commissions a pair of statues to commemorate Link's heroic deeds, and subsequently takes leave of her palace to embark on a journey of personal growth, setting the stage for the events seen in a [[Linked Game]].
 
===Oracle of Seasons===
In a Linked Game where ''Oracle of Ages'' is completed first, Queen Ambi goes on to make numerous appearances throughout Link's adventure in [[Holodrum]]. She first appears inside [[Mrs. Ruul]]'s house in [[Holodrum Plain]], where she greets Link warmly and explains that Nayru brought her into the present day in order to complete her journey.
 
Ambi will progress to new locations as Link advances in his journey: she is intrigued by the flooded state of [[Sunken City]] and wonders if she should make her palace sunken, as well. She reappears on Holodrum's [[Eastern Coast]], where she gazes across the sea while reminiscing about her lost lover, lamenting that a child like Link would not understand her complex feelings. Her final appearance is in the [[House of Pirates]] in [[Subrosia]]; after Link returns to the [[Cap'n]] his lost [[Bell]], Ambi appears and recognizes him as her former lover. The two share a tender moment of recollection, but ultimately, the Cap'n confesses that he cannot give up his life as a seaman, which Ambi understands. She promises to wait for him to return from his next journey, and remains in the House of Pirates after his departure. When spoken to, she will apologize to Link for having to see her in such a state.
 
==Trivia==
* Queen Ambi and her relationship with the Cap'n are referenced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', in a number of ways. The portrait of [[Tetra]]'s mother, and the former leader of her pirate crew, closely resembles Queen Ambi. The pirate crews of both games also rely on the sounding of a gong to signal a departure; said gong in ''Oracle of Seasons'' was said to be a gift to the Cap'n from Ambi.




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Queen Ambi is a character who first appears in Oracle of Ages. She also appears in a Linked playthrough of Oracle of Seasons. Ambi served the reigning monarch of the land of Labrynna four-hundred years in the past.

Appearances

Oracle of Ages

During Link's first visit into Labrynna's past, he learns from the residents of Lynna Village that Ambi has ordered the construction of a great tower that was initially intended to guide her lover, a seaman, home from his journeys abroad. However, Ambi has fallen under the manipulation of Veran, via the possessed Nayru, who is using the tower's construction to spread sorrow throughout Labrynna. Using the power of the Oracle of Ages to create a day that never ends, Veran convinces Ambi to force her subjects to work endlessly toward the tower's completion, insisting it will stand as a testament to the queen's greatness for ages to come. Link gains an audience with Ambi while searching for the entrance to the Wing Dungeon, after coming across the Mystery Seeds Veran has been seeking. As thanks for his tribute to her, Ambi bequeaths to Link the Bombs necessary to enter the Wing Dungeon.

Following the completion of the Mermaid's Cave, Link receives word that Queen Ambi has left her palace for an undisclosed reason. This creates an opportunity for Link to sneak past the lowered guard of the palace and make his way inside, with the help of Ralph, a childhood friend of Nayru who also seeks to rescue her. Using Mystery Seeds, Link is able to purge Veran from Nayru's body, but the queen's return soon afterward allows Veran to possess her instead. This brings the guards under Veran's direct control, meaning work on the tower will continue and forcing Link, Ralph, and Nayru to escape into the present. While inhabiting the queen's body, Veran forgoes hiding in the palace completely and confines herself to the highest reaches of the nearly-complete Black Tower, forcing Link to collect the remaining Essences of Time before he can reach her.

After collecting the final essence, Link meets Ralph, Impa, and Nayru at the base of the Black Tower, where Impa reveals that Ralph is a distant descendant of Queen Ambi, and therefore will vanish from existence if she is slain. Despite this, Ralph resolves to sacrifice himself by killing Ambi personally if it means bringing peace to the people of Labrynna; he is unable to contend with Veran's power, though, and she easily overwhelms him. Link manages to defeat Veran in Ralph's place, once again using Mystery Seeds and the Switch Hook to ensure that Ambi comes to no harm. Once freed from possession, Ambi flees the tower, revealing later that she had gone to amass a force of soldiers to help Link's cause.

During the game's epilogue, Ambi commissions a pair of statues to commemorate Link's heroic deeds, and subsequently takes leave of her palace to embark on a journey of personal growth, setting the stage for the events seen in a Linked Game.

Oracle of Seasons

In a Linked Game where Oracle of Ages is completed first, Queen Ambi goes on to make numerous appearances throughout Link's adventure in Holodrum. She first appears inside Mrs. Ruul's house in Holodrum Plain, where she greets Link warmly and explains that Nayru brought her into the present day in order to complete her journey.

Ambi will progress to new locations as Link advances in his journey: she is intrigued by the flooded state of Sunken City and wonders if she should make her palace sunken, as well. She reappears on Holodrum's Eastern Coast, where she gazes across the sea while reminiscing about her lost lover, lamenting that a child like Link would not understand her complex feelings. Her final appearance is in the House of Pirates in Subrosia; after Link returns to the Cap'n his lost Bell, Ambi appears and recognizes him as her former lover. The two share a tender moment of recollection, but ultimately, the Cap'n confesses that he cannot give up his life as a seaman, which Ambi understands. She promises to wait for him to return from his next journey, and remains in the House of Pirates after his departure. When spoken to, she will apologize to Link for having to see her in such a state.

Trivia

  • Queen Ambi and her relationship with the Cap'n are referenced in The Wind Waker, in a number of ways. The portrait of Tetra's mother, and the former leader of her pirate crew, closely resembles Queen Ambi. The pirate crews of both games also rely on the sounding of a gong to signal a departure; said gong in Oracle of Seasons was said to be a gift to the Cap'n from Ambi.