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:''Not to be confused with the [[Temple of Darkness]] in {{FSA}} or the [[Dark Palace]] in {{ALBW}}.''
{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with the [[Temple of Darkness]] in {{FSA}} or the [[Dark Palace]] in {{ALBW}}.}}
{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|name= Palace of Darkness
|image=  
|image= [[File:Palace of Darkness.png|300px]]
{{Media
|caption= Artwork of the dungeon entrance
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Dark Palace Grounds Artwork.png
|Screenshot ALttP= File:ALttP Palace of Darkness.png
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|caption=  
|location= [[Dark World]]
|location= [[Dark World]]
|game= {{ALttP}}
|game= ALttP
|other= {{ALttP|Ishinomori|-}}
|other= ALttP (Ishinomori)
|item= [[Magic Hammer]]
|item= [[Magic Hammer]]
|boss=  [[Helmasaur King]]
|boss=  [[Helmasaur King]]
|quest= [[Crystal]]<br>[[Heart Container]]
|quest=  
|theme music= Dark World Dungeon
{{List|
[[Crystal]],
[[Heart Container]]
}}
|theme= Dark World Dungeon
|strategy= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Dark Palace#The Dark Palace|Palace of Darkness}}
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The '''Palace of Darkness''',<ref>{{Cite book|quote= {{Color|E Blue|'''Palace of Darkness'''}}<br>After successfully navigating the eastern hedge maze, Link opens the entrance to the first Dark World dungeon with help from a monkey named Kiki. Many enemies within are immune to sword attacks, so Link must fina a Magic Hammer to smash or flip them over. At the heart of this palace is the Helmasaur King, who protects a crystal holding the first of seven maidens that Link must rescue.|book= E|publisher= |page= 147}}</ref> also known as '''Level 1: Dark Palace''',<ref>{{Cite|Level 1<br>Dark Palace|N/A|ALttP&FS}}</ref> is the first [[Dungeon]] of the [[Dark World]] in {{ALttP}}. It is found where the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]] is located in [[Hyrule]].
The {{Term/Store|Palace of Darkness||Series, ALttP, ALttP (Ishinomori)}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, ALttP (Ishinomori)}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 147}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The '''Palace of Darkness''', which you destroyed, must somehow be '''connected''' to Hyrule's '''Eastern Palace!''' |character= {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Sahasrahla|link}} |book= ALttP (Ishinomori) |publisher= |page= 7}}</ref> also known as '''Dark Palace''',{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref name="Level 1">{{Cite|Level 1<br/>Dark Palace|Game Screen|ALttP|Game Boy Advance version}}</ref> and '''Level 1''',{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref name="Level 1"/> is the first [[Dungeon]] of the [[Dark World]] in {{ALttP}}.
 
==Overview==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
====Entrance to the Palace====
The {{Term|ALttP|Palace of Darkness}} is located in the east, in the area where the [[Eastern Palace]] stands in the {{Term|ALttP|Light World|link}}. Access to the dungeon is granted by walking through the {{Term|ALttP|Dark Palace Grounds|link}}. Eventually, a {{Term|ALttP|Monkey}} named [[Kiki]] follows Link and asks for 10 {{Plural|ALttP|Rupee|link}}. Link must give him the requested amount and continues towards the dungeon. There, the monkey will offer to reveal the dungeon's entrance for 100 more Rupees. Link must give him these as well before the monkey opens the dungeon for the young hero by hopping onto an otherwise inaccessible switch.


==Entrance to the Palace==
====Themes and Navigation====
Both incarnations are located in the east, in the area were first stood the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]]. Access to the dungeon is granted by walking through the maze in {{ALttP|-}}. Eventually, in the former, a monkey named [[Kiki]] follows Link and asks for ten [[Rupee]]s. Link must give him the requested amount and continues towards the dungeon. There, the monkey will offer to reveal the dungeon's entrance for one hundred more Rupees. Link must give him these as well before the monkey opens the dungeon for the young hero by hopping onto an otherwise inaccessible switch.
The {{Term|ALttP|Palace of Darkness}} was once the home of the {{Term|ALttP|King of the Golden Land|link}}. However, it was abandoned once {{Term|ALttP|Ganon|link}} took control of the {{Term|ALttP|Sacred Realm|link}} and turned it into the {{Term|ALttP|Dark World|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 74}}</ref>


==Themes and Navigation==
This dungeon introduces a greater level of danger than those found in the [[Light World]], introducing [[Blade Trap]]s and [[Medusa]] among a new host of enemies such as [[Helmasaur]]s, making their first appearance in the series. Link will encounter special ledges that allow him to perform an [[autojump]] when he runs off of them. In addition, some statues can be pushed Link if he touches them, which he must do to pass through dangerous areas and solve puzzles. Strange, eerie creatures known as [[Goriya]] mimic Link's moves (similar to [[Mask-Mimic]]s and [[Arm-Mimic]]s in later games), and should some of these enemies face Link directly they will fire a bolt of fire at him. The treasure is the [[Magic Hammer]], which is used to remove [[Mole]]s and defeat [[Terrorpins]] so that Link can reach the Dungeon Master. The boss is the [[Helmasaur King]], a gigantic [[Helmasaur]]. After defeating him Link receives a [[Heart Container]] and the first [[Crystal]] in {{ALttP|-}}.
This dungeon introduces a greater level of danger than those found in the [[Light World]], introducing [[Blade Trap]]s and [[Medusa]] among a new host of enemies such as [[Helmasaur]]s, making their first appearance in the series. Link will encounter special ledges that allow him to perform an [[autojump]] when he runs off of them. In addition, some statues can be pushed Link if he touches them, which he must do to pass through dangerous areas and solve puzzles. Strange, eerie creatures known as [[Goriya]] mimic Link's moves (similar to [[Mask-Mimic]]s and [[Arm-Mimic]]s in later games), and should some of these enemies face Link directly they will fire a bolt of fire at him. The treasure is the [[Magic Hammer]], which is used to remove [[Mole]]s and defeat [[Terrorpins]] so that Link can reach the Dungeon Master. The boss is the [[Helmasaur King]], a gigantic [[Helmasaur]]. After defeating him Link receives a [[Heart Container]] and the first [[Crystal]] in {{ALttP|-}}.


==Enemies and Traps==
=====Minor {{Plural|ALttP|Enemy}}=====
<gallery>
{{Gallery List|Enemies
File:BiriBlue ALttP.png|[[Bari|Blue Bari]]
|ALttP= Anti-Fairy, Blade Trap, Blue Bari, Blue Hardhat Beetle, Biri, Green Goriya, Green Kodongo, Helmasaur, Medusa, Mole, Red Bari, Red Goriya, Red Hardhat Beetle, Yellow Stalfos, Terrorpin
File:BiriRed ALttP.png|[[Bari|Red Bari]]
}}
File:BiriRedSmall ALttP.png|[[Biri]]
File:AntiFairy ALttP.png|[[Bubble|Anti-Fairy]]
File:Goriya ALttP.png|[[Goriya|Green Goriya]]
File:RedCoppie.png|[[Goriya|Red Goriya]]
File:HardHatBeetleBlue ALttP.png|[[Hardhat Beetle|Blue Hardhat Beetle]]
File:RedHardhatBeetle.png|[[Hardhat Beetle|Red Hardhat Beetle]]
File:Helmasaur ALttP.png|[[Helmasaur]]
File:GreenKodondo.png|[[Kodongo]]
File:Medusa.png|[[Medusa]]
File:Mole.png|[[Mole]]
File:HeadThrowingStalfos.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:Blade Trap ALttP.png|[[Blade Trap]]
File:Turtle ALttP.png|[[Terrorpin]]
</gallery>


==Non-canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
[[File:Palace of Darkness (comic).png|thumb|right|130px|The Palace of Darkness in the comic]]
[[File:Palace of Darkness (comic).png|thumb|right|130px|The Palace of Darkness in the comic]]
The Palace of Darkness is also featured in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. After being told by [[Zora (Ishinomori)|Zora]] that a [[Maiden]] is imprisoned in the nearby palace, Link decides to go and rescue the maiden. Before leaving, Zora allows Link to take [[Epheremelda]] as a guide and grants him the [[Zora's Mask]] to disguise himself and not look so conspicuous as he is sneaking around the palace.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=If you mussst go, take my Epheremelda for your ggguide... Also, your  gggrotesssque face isss too conssspicuousss... You musst wear Zzzora's Masssk!!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref>
The Palace of Darkness is also featured in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. After being told by [[Zora (Ishinomori)|Zora]] that a [[Maiden]] is imprisoned in the nearby palace, Link decides to go and rescue the maiden. Before leaving, Zora allows Link to take [[Epheremelda]] as a guide and grants him the [[Zora's Mask]] to disguise himself and not look so conspicuous as he is sneaking around the palace.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=If you mussst go, take my Epheremelda for your ggguide... Also, your  gggrotesssque face isss too conssspicuousss... You musst wear Zzzora's Masssk!!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=6}}</ref>


The duo arrive to the Palace of Darkness and eventually reach the storeroom with the [[Firecorn]] explosives,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=The storeroom of the palace! If this went off, they wouldn't call it the Palace of Darkness!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> and although Link had been able to sneak around with the Zora's Mask without being noticed,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Now I know why Zora put this thing on my face!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref> he is discovered by a [[Rocklops]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=I can see another face behind the mask! The face of an intruder! Death to the interloper!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref> The Rocklops warns Link of what could happen if he set off the firecorns in the palace,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a [[Hinox]]'s bomb belt that was wrapped around it.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> Link then stumbles into the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a [[Gleeok]] that was called upon by the Rocklops. Although he defeats it easily with the [[Master Sword]], soon more Hinoxs riding Gleeoks begin to head towards him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Link!! There's more on the way!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> Link gives Epheremelda ones of the bombs from the Hinox's belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace. This allows the maiden to be freed from the crystal, who thanks Link and grants him a relic called the [[Comm-Fork]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Thank you, Link! Because of you I can escape this Crystal prison! Now, here is something that will help you--the Comm-Fork!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=16}}</ref>
The duo arrive to the Palace of Darkness and eventually reach the storeroom with the [[Firecorn]] explosives,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The storeroom of the palace! If this went off, they wouldn't call it the Palace of Darkness!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=8}}</ref> and although Link had been able to sneak around with the Zora's Mask without being noticed,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Now I know why Zora put this thing on my face!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=9}}</ref> he is discovered by a [[Rocklops]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=I can see another face behind the mask! The face of an intruder! Death to the interloper!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=9}}</ref> The Rocklops warns Link of what could happen if he set off the firecorns in the palace,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a [[Hinox]]'s bomb belt that was wrapped around it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> Link then stumbles into the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock|link}} that was called upon by the {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Rocklops|linK}}. Although he defeats it easily with the [[Master Sword]], soon more {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Hinox|link}} riding {{Plural|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Gleeock}} begin to head towards him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link!! There's more on the way!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> Link gives Epheremelda ones of the bombs from the Hinox's belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace. This allows the maiden to be freed from the crystal, who thanks Link and grants him a relic called the [[Comm-Fork]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Thank you, Link! Because of you I can '''escape''' this '''crystal prison'''! Now, here is something that will help you--the '''Comm-Fork!''' |character= {{Term|ALttP (Ishinomori)|Maiden|link}} |book= ALttP (Ishinomori) |publisher= |page= 16}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As with the [[Light World]] dungeons, this dungeon is translated as a [[Palace]]; from {{OoT}} onwards, {{Romanize|神殿|Shinden}} is always translated as "[[Temple]]."
*As with the [[Light World]] dungeons, this dungeon is translated as a [[Palace]]; from {{OoT}} onwards, {{Romanize|神殿|Shinden}} is always translated as "[[Temple]]".
*The Palace of Darkness shares its Japanese name with the [[Shadow Temple]] of {{OoT|-}}.
*The Palace of Darkness shares its Japanese name with the [[Shadow Temple]] of {{OoT|-}}.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|ja= {{Romanize|闇の神殿|Yami no Shinden}}
==See Also==
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* {{Term|Series|Dark Palace Grounds|link}}
|esS= Templo de Sombras
* {{Term|Series|King of the Golden Land|link}}
|esSM= Shadow Temple
|frF= Palais des Ténèbres
|frFM= Palace of Darkness
|de= {{De|Palast der Dunkelheit (A Link to the Past)|Palast der Dunkelheit}}
|deM= Palace of Darkness
|it= Palazzo Cupo
|itM= Gloomy Palace
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 27 October 2023

Not to be confused with the Temple of Darkness in Four Swords Adventures or the Dark Palace in A Link Between Worlds.

The Palace of Darkness,(ALttP | ALttP (Ishinomori))[1][2] also known as Dark Palace,(ALttP)[3] and Level 1,(ALttP)[3] is the first Dungeon of the Dark World in A Link to the Past.

Overview

A Link to the Past

Entrance to the Palace

The Palace of Darkness is located in the east, in the area where the Eastern Palace stands in the Light World. Access to the dungeon is granted by walking through the Dark Palace Grounds. Eventually, a Monkey named Kiki follows Link and asks for 10 Rupees. Link must give him the requested amount and continues towards the dungeon. There, the monkey will offer to reveal the dungeon's entrance for 100 more Rupees. Link must give him these as well before the monkey opens the dungeon for the young hero by hopping onto an otherwise inaccessible switch.

Themes and Navigation

The Palace of Darkness was once the home of the King of the Golden Land. However, it was abandoned once Ganon took control of the Sacred Realm and turned it into the Dark World.[4]

This dungeon introduces a greater level of danger than those found in the Light World, introducing Blade Traps and Medusa among a new host of enemies such as Helmasaurs, making their first appearance in the series. Link will encounter special ledges that allow him to perform an autojump when he runs off of them. In addition, some statues can be pushed Link if he touches them, which he must do to pass through dangerous areas and solve puzzles. Strange, eerie creatures known as Goriya mimic Link's moves (similar to Mask-Mimics and Arm-Mimics in later games), and should some of these enemies face Link directly they will fire a bolt of fire at him. The treasure is the Magic Hammer, which is used to remove Moles and defeat Terrorpins so that Link can reach the Dungeon Master. The boss is the Helmasaur King, a gigantic Helmasaur. After defeating him Link receives a Heart Container and the first Crystal in A Link to the Past.

Minor Enemies

Other Appearances

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information
The Palace of Darkness in the comic

The Palace of Darkness is also featured in the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori. After being told by Zora that a Maiden is imprisoned in the nearby palace, Link decides to go and rescue the maiden. Before leaving, Zora allows Link to take Epheremelda as a guide and grants him the Zora's Mask to disguise himself and not look so conspicuous as he is sneaking around the palace.[5]

The duo arrive to the Palace of Darkness and eventually reach the storeroom with the Firecorn explosives,[6] and although Link had been able to sneak around with the Zora's Mask without being noticed,[7] he is discovered by a Rocklops.[8] The Rocklops warns Link of what could happen if he set off the firecorns in the palace,[9] but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a Hinox's bomb belt that was wrapped around it.[10] Link then stumbles into the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a Gleeock that was called upon by the Eyegore. Although he defeats it easily with the Master Sword, soon more Hinoxes riding Gleeocks begin to head towards him.[11] Link gives Epheremelda ones of the bombs from the Hinox's belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace. This allows the maiden to be freed from the crystal, who thanks Link and grants him a relic called the Comm-Fork.[12]

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
闇の神殿 (Yami no Shinden)[14]Dark Sanctuary/Temple
The Italian Republic
Italian
Palazzo Cupo[13]Gloomy Palace
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See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 147
  2. ↑ "The Palace of Darkness, which you destroyed, must somehow be connected to Hyrule's Eastern Palace!" — Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 7)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Level 1
    Dark Palace    " — Main Screen (A Link to the Past, Game Boy Advance version)
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 74
  5. ↑ "If you mussst go, take my Epheremelda for your ggguide... Also, your gggrotesssque face isss too conssspicuousss... You musst wear Zzzora's Masssk!!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 6)
  6. ↑ "The storeroom of the palace! If this went off, they wouldn't call it the Palace of Darkness!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 8)
  7. ↑ "Now I know why Zora put this thing on my face!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 9)
  8. ↑ "I can see another face behind the mask! The face of an intruder! Death to the interloper!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 9)
  9. ↑ "You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 10)
  10. ↑ "We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 10)
  11. ↑ "Link!! There's more on the way!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  12. ↑ "Thank you, Link! Because of you I can escape this crystal prison! Now, here is something that will help you--the Comm-Fork!" — Maiden (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 16)
  13. ↑ "1 Palazzo Cupo" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  14. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 3
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