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The Oracle of Ages Trading Sequence is a trading quest in Oracle of Ages. It features 12 items, which must be traded with people from across Labrynna, both in the Past and the Present. The reward for this quest is the Noble Sword, which is more powerful than the Wooden Sword. However, in a Linked Game, the reward may be the Master Sword, depending on whether or not Link has used the Clock Shop Secret to obtain the Noble Sword from the Old Man early. This quest is completely optional, as no items acquired during the quest are needed for plot reasons.
Items
Poe Clock
The first item in the trading sequence is the Poe Clock. The Poe Clock is given to Link by the Clock Poe, a mysterious talking ghost found in the Yoll Graveyard. When first approached after Link acquires the Power Bracelet, the Clock Poe says that a headstone blocks its way to the afterlife, asking Link to move the headstone so it can pass on.[1] Once Link moves the headstone and enters the grave, he finds the Clock Poe there, who exclaims that he can now move on to the afterlife now that the headstone has been moved.[2] As thanks, the Clock Poe gives Link the Poe Clock, saying it hopes Link can reach the afterworld too.[3]
Stationery
The Stationery is the second item in the trading sequence. It is received from the Postman in his Post Office, in the Past. Once approached, the Postman says that he can't deliver the mail because he doesn't know the time.[4] Link can then show him the Poe Clock, which the Postman takes from Link so he can tell the time. As thanks, the Postman gives Link the Stationery.[5]
Stink Bag
The third item in the sequence is the Stink Bag. The Stink Bag is acquired from ???, a mysterious hand found in the Toilet in Lynna Village in the Past. ??? says that it needs paper, but doesn't specify why.[6] Link can give ??? the Stationery, at which point ??? makes random, strange noises.[7] After a while, ??? stops and gives Link the Stink Bag.[8]
Tasty Meat
The Tasty Meat is the fourth item in the trading sequence. It is acquired from the Tokay Chef on Crescent Island in the Present. If Link talks to the Tokay Chef, he learns that the chef's nose is all stuffed, so he can't make food for the other Tokay.[9] However, if Link gives the Tokay Chef the Stink Bag, he opens it up and takes a sniff, which clears his nose.[10] As thanks, the Tokay Chef gives Link the Tasy Meat.[11]
Doggie Mask
The fifth item in the trading sequence is the Doggie Mask. It is acquired from the Happy Mask Salesman in his Mask Shop in the Present. The Happy Mask Salesman is hungry, so hungry, that his stomach hurts.[12] However, Link can offer the salesman the Tasty Meat, which the Happy Mask Salesman takes and eats.[13] Unfortunately, the salesman is very rude about giving Link something in return, calling Link greedy.[14] He finally gives in, giving Link the Doggie Mask.[15]
Dumbbell
The Dumbbell is the sixth item in the trading sequence. It is acquired from Mamamu Yan, a dog-lover who lives in a small house in the southwest corner of Lynna City in the Present. Once Link has obtained the Doggie Mask, he can enter Mamamu Yan's house and talk to her. She says she's the top dog breeder in town, and that her dog is the cutest.[16] However, she reveals to Link that her dog is shy,[16] and asks for a way to hide its face.[17] If she sees the Doggie Mask, she exclaims that it's perfect, and asks to have it.[18] If Link agrees, Mamamu Yan rewards Link with the toy her dog just played with, a Dumbbell.[19]
Cheesy Mustache
The seventh item in the Oracle of Ages trading sequence is the Cheesy Mustache. It is obtained from Thomas, an abnormally skiiny man found in the basement of the Middle House in Symmetry Village in the Past. Because Thomas is so skinny, he has to sway left and right in order to get balanced.[20] In order to no longer be skinny, Thomas says he wants to work out; however, he only has one Dumbbell.[21] At this point, Link can give Link the second Dumbbell, allowing Thomas to work out both arms.[22] As a reward, Thomas rips off his mustache and gives it to Link.[23]
Funny Joke
The Funny Joke is the eighth item in the trading sequence. It is given to Link by the Comedian, a man found in the middle of Lynna City in the Present. After telling Link a really bad joke about chocolate,[24] the Comedian admits to Link that he needs something that will make people laugh.[25] After Link gives the Comedian the Cheesy Mustache, the Comedian thanks Link by telling him the funniest joke he knows.[26] Oddly enough, the Funny Joke's sprite is of a Ribbon.
Touching Book
The ninth item in the trading sequence is the Touching Book. This book is acquired from Dekadin inside a small home to the west of Lynna Village in the Past. Dekadin is a small boy who lives in a small, darkened house. He's very depressed, and wished he could laugh to forgot it all.[27] After Link tells him the Funny Joke, Dekadin says it was funny, but he is still depressed.[28] However, he stills rewards Link, offering him to take any of the books on the bookshelf.[28] Link picks out the Touching Book, a sad story,[29] which goes along with Dekadin's depression.
Magic Oar
The ninth item in the trading sequence is the Magic Oar. This oar is acquired from Maple, at any of the trigger points in which Maple appears in. After bumping into Maple in one of these locations, Maple sees the Touching Book fall from Link's grasp,[30] and says that she must have it so she can take it to Syrup.[31] Once Link gives it to her, she begins to read it, sobbing every now and then.[32] After finishing, she gives Link the Magic Oar, saying she made it herself.[33]
Sea Ukulele
Broken Sword
Reward
- Main article: Noble Sword
