Volvagia
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Subterranean Lava Dragon: Volvagia, or more simply known as just Volvagia, is the Boss of the Fire Temple, the fifth Dungeon in Ocarina of Time. It is unknown how it flies without the aid of wings or any other flight-capable appendages.
Appearances
Volvagia appears as a large, red, orange-bellied snake. It has two arms with three fingers each and large, curved horns. Perhaps the most interesting feature of Volvagia's appearance is the rock-like 'mask' on his face. In addition to that, a fiery mane protrudes from the back of its head.
History
Volvagia was a plague to the Gorons and was renowned for its insatiable appetite for them. It was finally defeated and put to rest by the Hero of the Gorons using the legendary hammer.[1] Volvagia was actually dead prior to the game taking place, but during Ganondorf's reign of Hyrule, Volvagia was re-animated by him. Ganondorf was going to have Volvagia eat the Gorons, exterminating them to send a message to anyone who may try and oppose him. [2][3]Darunia, knowing himself to be a descendant of the original Hero of Gorons, set off to attempt to defeat Volvagia, unfortunately without the help of the Megaton Hammer.
Strategy
The arena in which Link faces Volvagia in is octagonal with several lava pits in it. One of the pits spews small amounts of lava and the villainous boss sticks its head out. Link must then hit it with the Megaton Hammer, stunning it and leaving it vulnerable or risk being whipped by Volvagia's fiery mane. After this, it flies out of the hole and breathes fire. The tremor that it causes when emerging from beneath the arena causes rocks to fall from the ceiling. An easy way to avoid such attacks is to hang on to the edge of the arena as it is climbable. As the battle goes on, several lava pits spew lava and Link finds it more difficult to predict where Volvagia will appear.
Reward
Like when most bosses are defeated, Link acquires a Heart Container for his brave efforts. A portal to the Sacred Realm appears, causing Link to come face-to-face with Darunia, who reveals himself to be the Sage of Fire.[4] Darunia then bestows upon Link the Fire Medallion, bringing him one step closer to his confrontation with Ganondorf.[5]
Trivia
- Volvagia uses the same route as an Arwing from Star Fox 64.
Gallery
Volvagia's Intro
Official Artwork
Volvagia Artwork
References
- ↑ "A long time ago there was an evil dragon named Volvagia living in this mountain. That dragon was very scary! He ate Gorons! Using a huge hammer, the hero of the Gorons... BOOOM! Destroyed it just like that. This is a myth from long ago, but it's true! I know, because my dad is a descendant of the hero!" — Link the Goron, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ "Everybody was taken to the Fire Temple... While my dad was out... Ganondorf's followers came and took them all away! All of them will be eaten by Volvagia! Dad said that Ganondorf has revived Volvagia... As a warning to those who might oppose him, Ganondorf is going to feed them all to Volvagia! Dad went to the Fire Temple all by himself to try to save everyone... Please help, Link! I'll give you this heat-resistant tunic!" — Link the Goron, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ "Who's there? Is that you, Link...? Oh, it really is Link! You've grown so big since I last saw you! I want to have a man-to-man talk with you, but now's not the time. Ganondorf is causing trouble on Death Mountain again! He has revived the evil, ancient dragon Volvagia! On top of that, he is going to feed my people to that evil dragon as a warning to other races that might resist him... If that fire-breathing dragon escapes from the mountain, all of Hyrule will become a burning wasteland! I will go on ahead to try to seal up the evil dragon... I'm concerned, though, because I don't have the legendary hammer... But I have no choice. Link...I'm asking you to do this as my Sworn Brother... While I'm trying to deal with the dragon, please save my people! The prisoners' cells are in the opposite direction. I'm counting on you, Link!" — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ " By the way, I, the wild Darunia, turned out to be the great Sage of Fire... Isn't that funny, Brother? Well, this must be what they call destiny. Nothing has made me happier than helping you seal the evil here!" — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ "Hey, Brother, take this! This is a Medallion that contains the power of the fire spirits--and my friendship." — Darunia, Ocarina of Time.