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The castle is an ancient building that is home to countless undead enemies, especially [[ReDead]]s and [[Wallmaster]]s. The outer area is patrolled by [[Garo]] ninjas, who provide information about the place after Link defeats them. The inner area leads to three routes. The southern and northern routes both take the young hero to the roof of the castle, and are filled with deadly obstacles and enemy encounters. | The castle is an ancient building that is home to countless undead enemies, especially [[ReDead]]s and [[Wallmaster]]s. The outer area is patrolled by [[Garo]] ninjas, who provide information about the place after Link defeats them. The inner area leads to three routes. The southern and northern routes both take the young hero to the roof of the castle, and are filled with deadly obstacles and enemy encounters. | ||
The primary theme of the dungeon is light versus darkness. Most of the puzzles require Link to create a source of light by interacting with the outside of the castle so that he can use the [[Mirror Shield]] to progress further through the inside of the castle, first by pressing a switch on the top of a pillar, and later by exploding the entrance room's ceiling with a [[Powder Keg]] so that the | The primary theme of the dungeon is light versus darkness. Most of the puzzles require Link to create a source of light by interacting with the outside of the castle so that he can use the [[Mirror Shield]] to progress further through the inside of the castle, first by pressing a switch on the top of a pillar, and later by exploding the entrance room's ceiling with a [[Powder Keg]] so that the throne room can be accessed. Once Link enters the throne room, he will encounter [[Igos du Ikana]] and his two minions. After successfully defeating them using the [[Mirror Shield]] and the [[Fire Arrow]]s, the King teaches Link the [[Elegy of Emptiness]], which is necessary to advance once inside the [[Stone Tower]]. | ||
There is also an optional puzzle regarding the pillars in flames that leads to a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]. | There is also an optional puzzle regarding the pillars in flames that leads to a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]. | ||
