Sacred Grove
The Sacred Grove is a location that appears exclusively in Twilight Princess. It serves as a portal between it and the Temple of Time. The Sacred Grove was once the Temple of Time, but over the long years, trees grew, and the temple grew old, turning it into ruins. The only thing left after this was the Pedestal of Time, which holds the Master Sword. Common enemies encountered in this area include Puppets, who attack in groups of four and respawn once they are defeated.
Story
During the game, Zant casts a spell on Link, transforming him into a beast, meaning Link is now stuck in Wolf form. In order to return to normal, Link must obtain the Master Sword, the blade of evil's bane. Link is tasked to reaching this place by going through the forest. Once investigating, a Monkey is seen running away from a group of Puppets. Link defeats the Puppets and now the Monkey will hint at what is deep within the woods. Using Midnas jump ability, Link is able to reach the Deep Gorge. Once navigating through this area he comes upon the entrance to the Sacred Grove. After howling near the Triforce mark it will make the Skull Kid appear, Link chases the Skull Kid through the puzzling forest. After hitting the Skull Kid enough times he makes a path appear, leading to a new area. Here Link is put to a test by the Sacred Grove Guardians. After Link solves the puzzle, the path to the Master Sword is revealed, and the evil inside Link is purged due to the presence of the Master Sword. Link now draws the Master Sword from the pedestal.
Later on in the game Link has to return to these Sacred Grounds. His goal this time around, is to find the portal leading to the Temple of Time. Rusl tells Link about an ancient temple hidden deep within the forest. After meeting with Rusl in Faron Woods, he calls upon his partner, a Golden Cucco. Link now in Hylian form has to use the Cucco to traverse across the Gorge. Once Link enters the Sacred Grove for the second time, he is again greeted by the Skull Kid. When Link has navigated his way through the puzzling woods he will be able to access a new area. This area leads Link up onto a section overlooking the grounds. A dormant Sacred Grove Guardian is seen blocking the path to the temple. Link strikes the pedestal with the Master Sword to remove the guardian, the the entrance to the Temple of Time is now revealed.
There is also a Golden Bug in this area, it is located near the broken stairwell, leading to the upper section. There is also three Poes located within the Sacred Grove. One is located by where Link battles Skull Kid, while the other one is located on a platform in the woods and the third is located in the area with the pedestal.
Trivia
- The Sacred Grove bears much resemblance to the Lost Woods from Ocarina of Time.
- The Sacred Grove theme is a remix of the Lost Woods theme from Ocarina of Time.
- The Sacred Grove Guardians look very similar to early screenshots of a beta character.
Gallery
The deepest part of the Sacred Grove
The Sacred Grove Guardians Puzzle
Sacred Grove screenshot
Sacred Grove screenshot
