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The three of them witness Yunobo resuming his excavation of further rock roasts, with Zelda observing. Slergo and Offrak plead with him to stop, and to remove his mask so that he can revert to his old, nicer personality. When Yunobo briefly seems to consider, Zelda motions towards him, and Yunobo becomes visibly hypnotized, with his eyes and mask lighting up. He then directly engages Link in combat, with a boss bar title reading "Clearly Not Himself", and is swiftly subdued, with the mask shattering to pieces. A more familiar Yunobo reawakens, unaware of what has transpired since he first put on the mask. Looking to Zelda for answers, he notices her now outside of the cave, the exit of which becomes blocked by a cave-in of Marbled rocks, trapping Link, Yunobo, Slergo and Offrak inside. Thankfully, with [[Yunobo's Power of Fire]], they are able to exit with relative ease. | The three of them witness Yunobo resuming his excavation of further rock roasts, with Zelda observing. Slergo and Offrak plead with him to stop, and to remove his mask so that he can revert to his old, nicer personality. When Yunobo briefly seems to consider, Zelda motions towards him, and Yunobo becomes visibly hypnotized, with his eyes and mask lighting up. He then directly engages Link in combat, with a boss bar title reading "Clearly Not Himself", and is swiftly subdued, with the mask shattering to pieces. A more familiar Yunobo reawakens, unaware of what has transpired since he first put on the mask. Looking to Zelda for answers, he notices her now outside of the cave, the exit of which becomes blocked by a cave-in of Marbled rocks, trapping Link, Yunobo, Slergo and Offrak inside. Thankfully, with [[Yunobo's Power of Fire]], they are able to exit with relative ease. | ||
Outside of the cave, Yunobo is surprised by the haze of [[Gloom]] emanating from Death Mountain, and Slergo and Offrak refresh his memory of receiving the mask from Zelda at its summit when he went to initially investigate it following the [[Upheaval]]. Link and Yunobo scale the mountain using mine carts and witness Zelda disappear into a large plume of smoke that rises from the inner crater, erupting into the volcanic monster [[Moragia]]. Upon defeating it, they descend directly down into Death Mountain's crater, finding themselves in the volcanic [[Depths]] below. They encounter the [[Fire Temple(Tears of the Kingdom)|Fire Temple]] after traversing a path blocked by several walls of Marbled Rocks. | Outside of the cave, Yunobo is surprised by the haze of [[Gloom]] emanating from Death Mountain, and Slergo and Offrak refresh his memory of receiving the mask from Zelda at its summit when he went to initially investigate it following the [[Upheaval]]. Link and Yunobo scale the mountain using mine carts and witness Zelda disappear into a large plume of smoke that rises from the inner crater, erupting into the volcanic monster [[Moragia]]. Upon defeating it, they descend directly down into Death Mountain's crater, finding themselves in the volcanic [[Depths]] below. They encounter the [[Fire Temple (Tears of the Kingdom)|Fire Temple]] after traversing a path blocked by several walls of Marbled Rocks. | ||
Within its main chamber lies the [[Marbled Gohma]], the source of the Marbled Rock Roast, and Yunobo and Link eliminate the rock roasts completely from Goron City with the monster's defeat. Yunobo also inherits a [[Secret Stone]] from his distant ancestor - the ancient Goron [[Sage]] of Fire - making himself the new Sage of Fire. From this point on, Yunobo can create a remote avatar and, after making the [[Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire]], has the avatar tied to a ring on Link's right thumb, accompanying Link permanently. This allows the [[Hylian]] [[Champion]] to call upon Yunobo's Power of Fire anytime. | Within its main chamber lies the [[Marbled Gohma]], the source of the Marbled Rock Roast, and Yunobo and Link eliminate the rock roasts completely from Goron City with the monster's defeat. Yunobo also inherits a [[Secret Stone]] from his distant ancestor - the ancient Goron [[Sage]] of Fire - making himself the new Sage of Fire. From this point on, Yunobo can create a remote avatar and, after making the [[Vow of Yunobo, Sage of Fire]], has the avatar tied to a ring on Link's right thumb, accompanying Link permanently. This allows the [[Hylian]] [[Champion]] to call upon Yunobo's Power of Fire anytime. | ||
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Link's travels then take him to [[Kakariko Village]], where a thorough survey of floating [[Ring Ruins]] that had descended around the village was underway but forestalled, due to the preconception that Zelda had ordered the floating ruins off limits. When they learn that the "Zelda" that gave the order was a puppet of Ganondorf, [[Paya]], the new village chief, and [[Tauro]], the head of the Zonai research team, re-open access to the ruins and further surveying. Link enters the inside of the floating ruins and fetches a photograph of a stone slab engraved in Zonai script, and Tauro is able to decipher references to the [[Demon King Ganondorf|Demon King]], Zelda, the sage [[Mineru]], and a mention of a southeast location that fellow research team member [[Calip]] takes to refer to the [[Zonai Ruins]] in the jungles of [[Faron]]. Paya also recognizes the phrase "dragon land", further confirming Calip's catch; dragon-themed architecture is unique to the location of the Zonai Ruins. Tauro, Calip and Link make haste towards the ruins, setting up a small camp in the [[Popla Foothills]]. | Link's travels then take him to [[Kakariko Village]], where a thorough survey of floating [[Ring Ruins]] that had descended around the village was underway but forestalled, due to the preconception that Zelda had ordered the floating ruins off limits. When they learn that the "Zelda" that gave the order was a puppet of Ganondorf, [[Paya]], the new village chief, and [[Tauro]], the head of the Zonai research team, re-open access to the ruins and further surveying. Link enters the inside of the floating ruins and fetches a photograph of a stone slab engraved in Zonai script, and Tauro is able to decipher references to the [[Demon King Ganondorf|Demon King]], Zelda, the sage [[Mineru]], and a mention of a southeast location that fellow research team member [[Calip]] takes to refer to the [[Zonai Ruins]] in the jungles of [[Faron]]. Paya also recognizes the phrase "dragon land", further confirming Calip's catch; dragon-themed architecture is unique to the location of the Zonai Ruins. Tauro, Calip and Link make haste towards the ruins, setting up a small camp in the [[Popla Foothills]]. | ||
At [[Dracozu Lake]], close to the [[Spring of Courage]], Tauro finds doorways that have opened in tall, dragon-resembling pillars with metal horns at the top, containing both a riddle and a set of chests only Link is able to open. These chests contain a set of ritual dress modelled after the eternal dragon [[Farosh]] -- the [[Charged Set]]. Link follows the riddle to an altar at the "tail" of the serpent-shaped [[Dracozu River]], where he dons the Charged set and places an offering of a [[Zonai Charge]]. At that moment, the four tall pillars activate, and lightning strikes all four at once, absorbing the energy of a constant lightning storm that had previously consumed the [[Thunderhead Isles]] floating in the sky above the jungle. On [[Dragonhead Island]], the largest of these isles, Link encounters an ancient Zonai artifact that resembles a headpiece. It speaks to him, drawing him on a path that leads him to [[ | At [[Dracozu Lake]], close to the [[Spring of Courage]], Tauro finds doorways that have opened in tall, dragon-resembling pillars with metal horns at the top, containing both a riddle and a set of chests only Link is able to open. These chests contain a set of ritual dress modelled after the eternal dragon [[Farosh]] -- the [[Charged Set]]. Link follows the riddle to an altar at the "tail" of the serpent-shaped [[Dracozu River]], where he dons the Charged set and places an offering of a [[Zonai Charge]]. At that moment, the four tall pillars activate, and lightning strikes all four at once, absorbing the energy of a constant lightning storm that had previously consumed the [[Thunderhead Isles]] floating in the sky above the jungle. On [[Dragonhead Island]], the largest of these isles, Link encounters an ancient Zonai artifact that resembles a headpiece. It speaks to him, drawing him on a path that leads him to [[Tobio’s Hollow]], where the headpiece activates an elevator that takes Link down into [[the Depths]] to a long abandoned [[Construct Factory]]. | ||
The headpiece, now attached to a zonai vessel resembling a torso, is revealed to be the actual head of a Construct that the voice tasks Link with the remaining assembly of in order for the Construct to properly house the voice's still lingering spirit. Link journeys to four depots around the factory to procure and assemble the Construct body's arms and legs, and the fully reassembled Construct comes alive. Link navigates the Construct across the Depths to the [[Spirit Temple (Tears of the Kingdom)|Spirit Temple]] to retrieve the voice's secret stone, but not before having their way blocked by a [[Seized Construct]], an earlier prototype build of the current Construct body that became possessed by Ganondorf's power. After defeating it, the voice's spirit finally emerges from Link's [[Purah Pad]] and seals itself within her secret stone, affixing it to the Construct and finally allowing it to introduce herself to Link as Mineru, the ancient [[Sage]] of Spirit and one of the Zonai. She details how she and Zelda withdrew after Rauru imprisoned Ganon and made the final plan to prepare for Link's future battle with Ganondorf, with Zelda undergoing draconification to live long enough to repair the [[Master Sword]], and Mineru, nearing death, to preserve her spirit in the Purah Pad with the original plan of re-awakening to Link once he acquires it. If Link does not already have the Master Sword, she will urge Link to pursue it before facing Ganondorf. She makes the [[Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit]], and has her avatar tied to a ring on Link's right middle finger, accompanying Link permanently. This allows the [[Hylian]] [[Champion]] to call upon Mineru's Power of Spirit anytime. | The headpiece, now attached to a zonai vessel resembling a torso, is revealed to be the actual head of a Construct that the voice tasks Link with the remaining assembly of in order for the Construct to properly house the voice's still lingering spirit. Link journeys to four depots around the factory to procure and assemble the Construct body's arms and legs, and the fully reassembled Construct comes alive. Link navigates the Construct across the Depths to the [[Spirit Temple (Tears of the Kingdom)|Spirit Temple]] to retrieve the voice's secret stone, but not before having their way blocked by a [[Seized Construct]], an earlier prototype build of the current Construct body that became possessed by Ganondorf's power. After defeating it, the voice's spirit finally emerges from Link's [[Purah Pad]] and seals itself within her secret stone, affixing it to the Construct and finally allowing it to introduce herself to Link as Mineru, the ancient [[Sage]] of Spirit and one of the Zonai. She details how she and Zelda withdrew after Rauru imprisoned Ganon and made the final plan to prepare for Link's future battle with Ganondorf, with Zelda undergoing draconification to live long enough to repair the [[Master Sword]], and Mineru, nearing death, to preserve her spirit in the Purah Pad with the original plan of re-awakening to Link once he acquires it. If Link does not already have the Master Sword, she will urge Link to pursue it before facing Ganondorf. She makes the [[Vow of Mineru, Sage of Spirit]], and has her avatar tied to a ring on Link's right middle finger, accompanying Link permanently. This allows the [[Hylian]] [[Champion]] to call upon Mineru's Power of Spirit anytime. | ||
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**[[Ultrahand]] is an expanded Magnesis; able to move almost any item which is not locked down, rather than being limited to metallic items. In addition, it can "attach" items to surfaces or other items, allowing for the creation of vehicles and other constructions. | **[[Ultrahand]] is an expanded Magnesis; able to move almost any item which is not locked down, rather than being limited to metallic items. In addition, it can "attach" items to surfaces or other items, allowing for the creation of vehicles and other constructions. | ||
**[[Fuse]] allows weapons and shields to be merged with materials or each other, allowing for the construction of more complex items. It also allows arrows to be fused with any material. As part of this mechanic, most non-fused weapons found are "decayed", reducing their power and durability relative to their ''Breath of the Wild'' versions; while non-standard arrows such as [[Fire Arrow|fire arrow]]s are no longer purchasable, and can only be created with material fusions. | **[[Fuse]] allows weapons and shields to be merged with materials or each other, allowing for the construction of more complex items. It also allows arrows to be fused with any material. As part of this mechanic, most non-fused weapons found are "decayed", reducing their power and durability relative to their ''Breath of the Wild'' versions; while non-standard arrows such as [[Fire Arrow|fire arrow]]s are no longer purchasable, and can only be created with material fusions. | ||
**[[Ascend]] allows Link to travel vertically upward through solid material. Limits include that the platform must be relatively even, and the base must be within a certain distance of Link. Link can also only use it to travel upward from the [[Depths]] through specific | **[[Ascend]] allows Link to travel vertically upward through solid material. Limits include that the platform must be relatively even, and the base must be within a certain distance of Link. Link can also only use it to travel upward from the [[Depths]] through specific [[Ascend Point]]s, such as at the [[Bridge of Hylia]]. | ||
**[[Recall]] allows Link to literally rewind the path of an item, including blocks which fall from [[the Sky]]. | **[[Recall]] allows Link to literally rewind the path of an item, including blocks which fall from [[the Sky]]. | ||
**Of the other "lost" runes, Remote Bombs are replaced with [[Time Bomb]]s and the returning [[Bomb Flower]]s, once again making bombs a limited resource; and Cryonis is partially replaced with a new mechanic where any ice weapon, [[Ice Arrow|ice arrow]] or thrown icy material can create a shallow ice platform on water, similar to ice arrows in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Stasis is not replaced. | **Of the other "lost" runes, Remote Bombs are replaced with [[Time Bomb]]s and the returning [[Bomb Flower]]s, once again making bombs a limited resource; and Cryonis is partially replaced with a new mechanic where any ice weapon, [[Ice Arrow|ice arrow]] or thrown icy material can create a shallow ice platform on water, similar to ice arrows in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Stasis is not replaced. | ||
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