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{{Term/Store|Palace|Palaces|Series|plural}} are a recurring type of [[dungeon]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref}} | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Palaces are predominant in | Palaces are predominant in {{TAoL}} and {{ALttP}}. In the former game, palaces house sacred lecterns where Link must place magic crystals that lift the seal blocking the entrance to the [[Great Palace]], which itself houses the long-missing [[Triforce of Courage]]. In the latter game, palaces guard either sacred pendants that are the key for obtaining the [[Master Sword]] or crystals where imprisoned [[Maiden]]s are encased. | ||
In | In {{TAoL|-}}, the palaces are explored with a side-scrolling format and, like the labyrinths in ''The Legend of Zelda'', can be distinguished by the color of the bricks they were built with; they usually require Link using magic spells to be conquered, and fighting enemies is now optional (as long as they're easy to overlook, of course). In {{ALttP|-}}, the palaces are explored in top-view perspective, and have a more elaborate interior than the previously cited dungeons, having more hazards, obstacles and traps; as with all other dungeons in the game, a [[Big Key]] is required in each palace to meet the boss. | ||
Palaces appear to a lesser extent in other games in the series, for different purposes. The [[Palace of Twilight]], in | Palaces appear to a lesser extent in other games in the series, for different purposes. The [[Palace of Twilight]], in {{TP|-}}, houses Usurper King [[Zant]] and three of the [[Fused Shadow]]s. | ||
==List of Palaces== | ==List of Palaces== | ||
=== | ==={{TAoL|-}}=== | ||
Palaces appear primarily in {{TAoL}}, and are the dungeons of the game. In order, these are: | |||
#[[Parapa Palace]] | #[[Parapa Palace]] | ||
#[[Midoro Palace]] | #[[Midoro Palace]] | ||
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#[[Maze Island Palace]] | #[[Maze Island Palace]] | ||
#[[Palace on the Sea]] | #[[Palace on the Sea]] | ||
#[[Three Eye Rock Palace]] | #[[Three-Eye Rock Palace]] | ||
#[[Great Palace]] | #[[Great Palace]] | ||
=== | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ||
The term Palace is also used to refer to certain dungeons in | The term Palace is also used to refer to certain dungeons in {{ALttP}}: | ||
#[[Eastern Palace]] | #[[Eastern Palace]] | ||
# | #{{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}} | ||
#[[Palace of Darkness]] | #[[Palace of Darkness]] | ||
#[[Swamp Palace]] | #[[Swamp Palace]] | ||
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#[[Palace of the Four Sword]] (GBA remake only) | #[[Palace of the Four Sword]] (GBA remake only) | ||
=== | ==={{MM|-}}=== | ||
#[[Deku Palace]] | #[[Deku Palace]] | ||
=== | ==={{TP|-}}=== | ||
#[[Fanadi's Palace]], home to [[Madame Fanadi]], is located in [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. | #[[Fanadi's Palace]], home to [[Madame Fanadi]], is located in [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. | ||
#[[Palace of Twilight]]. | #[[Palace of Twilight]]. | ||
== | ==={{ALBW|-}}=== | ||
The term Palace is also used to refer to certain dungeons in {{ALBW}}: | |||
{{ | #[[Eastern Palace]] | ||
[[ | #{{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}} | ||
[[ | #[[Swamp Palace]] | ||
#[[Dark Palace]] | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In {{TAoL|-}}, and in some cases in {{ALttP|-}} (i.e., [[Eastern Palace|East Palace]], {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}}, and the [[Palace of Darkness|Dark Palace]]), the term "palace" is used as a translation of the Japanese term {{Romanize|神殿|shinden}}; in the Japanese version of the former, the term "sanctuary" is used instead. This may be related to the policy of Nintendo of America to remove overt religious references from games.<ref>{{Cite Web|url=http://www.filibustercartoons.com/Nintendo.php |title= Nintendo's Era of Censorship |site= Filibuster Cartoons}}</ref> From {{OoT|-}} onward, however, this policy was no longer applied to locations in this series, and so 神殿 is given its literal translation of "temple". | |||
==Nomenclature== | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 26 April 2024
Palaces are a recurring type of dungeon in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed]
Characteristics
Palaces are predominant in The Adventure of Link and A Link to the Past. In the former game, palaces house sacred lecterns where Link must place magic crystals that lift the seal blocking the entrance to the Great Palace, which itself houses the long-missing Triforce of Courage. In the latter game, palaces guard either sacred pendants that are the key for obtaining the Master Sword or crystals where imprisoned Maidens are encased.
In The Adventure of Link, the palaces are explored with a side-scrolling format and, like the labyrinths in The Legend of Zelda, can be distinguished by the color of the bricks they were built with; they usually require Link using magic spells to be conquered, and fighting enemies is now optional (as long as they're easy to overlook, of course). In A Link to the Past, the palaces are explored in top-view perspective, and have a more elaborate interior than the previously cited dungeons, having more hazards, obstacles and traps; as with all other dungeons in the game, a Big Key is required in each palace to meet the boss.
Palaces appear to a lesser extent in other games in the series, for different purposes. The Palace of Twilight, in Twilight Princess, houses Usurper King Zant and three of the Fused Shadows.
List of Palaces
The Adventure of Link
Palaces appear primarily in The Adventure of Link, and are the dungeons of the game. In order, these are:
- Parapa Palace
- Midoro Palace
- Island Palace
- Maze Island Palace
- Palace on the Sea
- Three-Eye Rock Palace
- Great Palace
A Link to the Past
The term Palace is also used to refer to certain dungeons in A Link to the Past:
- Eastern Palace
- Desert Palace
- Palace of Darkness
- Swamp Palace
- Ice Palace
- Palace of the Four Sword (GBA remake only)
Majora's Mask
Twilight Princess
- Fanadi's Palace, home to Madame Fanadi, is located in Hyrule Castle Town.
- Palace of Twilight.
A Link Between Worlds
The term Palace is also used to refer to certain dungeons in A Link Between Worlds:
Trivia
- In The Adventure of Link, and in some cases in A Link to the Past (i.e., East Palace, Desert Palace, and the Dark Palace), the term "palace" is used as a translation of the Japanese term 神殿 (shinden); in the Japanese version of the former, the term "sanctuary" is used instead. This may be related to the policy of Nintendo of America to remove overt religious references from games.[1] From Ocarina of Time onward, however, this policy was no longer applied to locations in this series, and so 神殿 is given its literal translation of "temple".
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | 神殿 (Shinden)[4] | Sanctuary/Temple |
 ChineseSI | 神殿 (Shén diàn)[5] | Same as English. |
 Italian |
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| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
References
- ↑ Nintendo's Era of Censorship , Filibuster Cartoons.
- ↑ "Ripulisci il santuario dai nemici e sali di livello!" (Free the sanctuary from the enemies and level up!) — Level 7-1 (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) (NES Remix 2, Italian localization)
- ↑ "Guida Link attraverso Hyrule, sconfiggi i guardiani dei sei palazzi e inserisci i cristalli nelle statue che troverai al loro interno." (The Adventure of Link manual, Virtual Console version, Italian localization, pg. 3)
- ↑ The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 14
- ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 224