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{{Item
{{Item
|name = Owl Statue
|name = Owl Statue
|image = [[File:LA owl statue.png|100px]]
|image = [[File:Owl statue activated.png|200px]]
|caption = Owl statue from {{LA}}
|caption = Owl statue from ''Majora's Mask''
|game = {{LA}}, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', {{OOS}}, {{OOA}}, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
|game = {{LA}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{TP}}
|uses = Reveal secrets, solve puzzles
|uses = Receive hints {{ExpGame|LA|OoX}}<br>Save {{ExpGame|MM}}<br>Reach new areas {{ExpGame|TP}}
|comp = [[Telepathy Tile]], [[Gossip Stone]], [[Bird Statue]]
|comp = [[Telepathy Tile]]<br>[[Gossip Stone]]<br>[[Bird Statue]]
}}
}}
'''Owl Statues''' are mysterious statues scattered over the lands of [[Koholint Island]], [[Termina]], [[Holodrum]], and [[Labrynna]]. Link can use the secrets given by these statues to help him along his journey. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', there is implied to be a connection between the Owl Statues and [[Kaepora Gaebora]],<ref>{{cite|Hoo-Hoot! We meet again, fairy child! Have my stone statues been of help?|Kaepora Gaebora|MM}}</ref> while it is implied in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' that the [[Oocca]] built them.<ref>{{cite|There are many similar statues around Hyrule, but this one seems to be different. Here, look at the belly... There's something written there, you see? This, too, was in my father's notes... It is called Sky Writing, I believe.|Shad|TP}}</ref>
'''Owl Statues''' are a recurring object in {{LZS|Series}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
=== ''Link's Awakening'' ===
===''Link's Awakening''===
[[File:Owl Statue.gif|35px|left]]In {{LA}}, Owl statues are scattered across [[Koholint Island]], and they tell Link mysterious information that may be helpful, or may be completely useless, similar to [[Gossip Stone]]s.
[[File:Owl Statue.gif|40px|left]]
In {{LA}}, Owl statues are scattered across [[Koholint Island]]. They tell [[Link]] information that may be helpful, or may be completely useless.
 
[[File:Link's Awakening - Owl Statue.png|left]]
[[File:Link's Awakening - Owl Statue.png|left]]
In {{LADX}}, Owl Statues are located inside every dungeon. If Link finds the [[Stone Beak|owl's beak]] and find an owl statue, it will give hints to help the young hero solve puzzles pertaining to the dungeon. They replace [[Stone Slab|Stone Slabs and Fragments]], which served the same function in the original version.
In {{LADX}}, Owl Statues are located inside every dungeon. After Link finds a [[Stone Beak]], he can receive hints from Owl Statues to help him solve puzzles pertaining to the dungeon. They replace [[Stone Slab|Stone Slabs and Fragments]], which served the same function in the original version.
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=== ''Majora's Mask'' ===
===''Majora's Mask''===
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[[File:MM3D Owl Statue.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Owl Statue from ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
|image=File:Owl statue activated.png
In {{MM}}, Owl Statues are made in the likeness of [[Kaepora Gaebora]],<ref>{{Cite|Hoo-Hoot! We meet again, fairy child! Have my stone statues been of help?|Kaepora Gaebora|MM}}</ref> who resides in [[Termina]]. After learning the "[[Song of Soaring]]" in the [[Southern Swamp]], Link can [[Warping|warp]] to any Owl Statue he has activated by striking it with his [[Sword]]. They also serve as save points where Link can save and quit. Althoug, they are temporary saves, as the only way to fully save is by playing the "[[Song of Time]]." When Link saves in an Owl Statue, an Owl mark will appear next to the file.
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|caption=An activated Owl Statue
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Owl Statues are made in the likeness of [[Kaepora Gaebora]], who resides in [[Termina]]. After learning the "[[Song of Soaring]]" in the [[Southern Swamp]], Link can [[Warping|warp]] to any of these as long as he has activated them with by striking the statues with a sword (the primary swords and Great Fairy's Sword all work). By warping to these statues, the user can avoid repeating tasks after restarting time, and travel between areas significantly faster.


They are found in the following locations:
In {{MM3D}}, more statues where added. They now let Link to jump to an especific time of the day.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Time savings: Save easily and often, and jump to a specific time of day.|author= |published= |retrieved=January 14, 2015|url= http://www.zelda.com/majoras-mask/whats-new/|title= A new dawn for a brilliant game|site= Official Majora's Mask website|type=}}</ref> A new type of statues called '''Feather Statues''' where also added, letting Link save at anytime.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= {{Exp|Mithilfe von Eulen- und neuen Federstatuen, die in ganz Termina zu finden sind, kannst du dein Abenteuer jetzt jederzeit speichern.|With the help of Owl Statues and the new Feather Statues, which can be found all over Termina, you can now save your adventure anytime you like.}}|author= Shona Heath|published= January 12, 2015|retrieved=January 13, 2015|url= http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/01/12/new-feather-statues-in-majoras-mask-will-make-saving-a-breeze/|title= New Feather Statues in Majora’s Mask will make saving a breeze|site= Zelda Universe|type=}}</ref>


====Locations====
* [[South Clock Town]]
* [[South Clock Town]]
* [[Milk Road]]
* [[Milk Road]]
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* [[Ikana Canyon]]
* [[Ikana Canyon]]
* [[Stone Tower]]
* [[Stone Tower]]
In addition to being a warp point, it is also the only place in the game where one could save their game for further play without having to first play the "[[Song of Time]]."


===''Oracle'' Series===
===''Oracle'' Series===
[[File:Oracles Owl Statue Open.png|right|80px]]
[[File:Oracles Owl Statue Open.png|left|40px]]
Giving a [[Mystical Seeds#Mystery Seeds|Mystery Seed]] to any of these blue statues will cause it to raise its wings and give advice on a nearby challenge.<ref>{{cite|Do not forget to give me Mystery Seeds|Owl Statue|OOS}}</ref>
In {{OoA}} and {{OoS}}, giving a [[Mystery Seed]] to an Owl Statue will cause it to raise its wings and give advice on a nearby challenge.<ref>{{Cite|Do not forget to give me Mystery Seeds|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref>
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=== ''Twilight Princess'' ===
=== ''Twilight Princess'' ===
After [[Ilia|Ilia's]] memory is restored in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Shad]], who is studying an owl statue in [[Renado|Renado's]] Basement, will see the [[Ancient Sky Book]] that Link received from [[Impaz]]. He will read what he can (due to the fact that some [[Ancient Sky Book|Sky Characters]] are missing), and restore power to the [[Dominion Rod]]. Link must then travel to the following locations to locate the Sky Characters, which are underneath Owl Statues around Hyrule. The locations are:
[[File:Owl Character.jpg|thumb|right|Owl Statue from ''Twilight Princess'']]
[[File:Owl Character.jpg|thumb|Each Statue conceals a hidden [[Sky Characters|Sky Character]]]]
In {{TP}}, Owl Statues hold the missing Sky Characters from the [[Ancient Sky Book]].<ref>{{Cite|There are many similar statues around Hyrule, but this one seems to be different. Here, look at the belly... There's something written there, you see? This, too, was in my father's notes... It is called Sky Writing, I believe.|Shad|TP}}</ref> After [[Ilia]]'s memory is restored, [[Shad]], who is studying an Owl Statue in [[Renado]]'s Basement, will see the Ancient Sky Book that Link received from [[Impaz]]. He will then proceed to read a part of the book to restore power to the [[Dominion Rod]]. Link must then search for all remaining statues to find the missing Sky Characters.
# [[Faron Province]]; behind the rock near [[Coro|Coro's]] house.
# [[Kakariko Gorge]]; just before the bridge is a small ledge with an alcove where this statue is
# [[Bridge of Eldin]]; Look for the Owl Statue on the parapet opposite the [[Bulblin]] Archer
# [[Lanayru Province]]: Eastern [[Hyrule Field]]; Activate the statue, climb on it, and then claim the Character
# [[Great Bridge of Hylia]]; Activate the statue, lower it off its ledge, use the [[Clawshot]] on the vines above, then drop onto the statue, and claim another Character.
# [[Gerudo Desert]] (south); There is a collection of blocks, and the Statue sits on one. Use the Dominion Rod to pull the statue to the ground, maneuver it between the block  it was sitting on and a block that you can access.


In addition to these, there are five more Owl Statues to be found. One is in the basement near Shad, but lacks a hole to react to the Dominion Rod with. The other two are located in the secret cemetery part of [[Hyrule Castle]]'s gardens. They don't hide Sky Characters, but allow Link access to a key to open the treasure room with. The final pair are found in the first part of the [[Temple of Time]]; one blocks the path to a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]], while the other hides a [[Poe]].
====Locations====
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*[[Faron Province]]
*[[Kakariko Gorge]]
*[[Bridge of Eldin]]
*[[Lanayru Province]]
*[[Great Bridge of Hylia]]
*[[Gerudo Desert]]


==Trivia==
In addition to these, five more Owl Statues can be found. The first one is located in Renado's basement near Shad, although it lacks a hole to react to the Dominion Rod. The other two are located in the cemetery of [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]]. They do not hide Sky Characters, but allow Link access to a [[Key]]. The final pair are found in the first part of the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]. One blocks the path to a [[Heart Piece]], while the other hides a [[Poe]].
*In ''Twilight Princess'', the Statues can be moved to certain points so that certain chests can be accessed. Two of these chests contain a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]], one contains a key and the rest hold Orange [[Rupee]]s.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MM OwlStatueClosed.png|Owl statue in ''Majora's Mask'' that has not been activated
File:MM OwlStatueClosed.png|Inactive Owl statue from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Oracles Owl Statue Closed.png|Owl statue from the Oracle Series that is not active
File:Oracles Owl Statue Closed.png|Inactive Owl statue from the ''Oracle'' series
File:OwlKakarikoTP.png|Link controlling an Owl Statue with the Dominion Rod in ''Twilight Princess''
File:OwlKakarikoTP.png|Link controlling an Owl Statue with the Dominion Rod in ''Twilight Princess''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Template:Item Owl Statues are a recurring object in Template:LZS.

Appearances

Link's Awakening

File:Owl Statue.gif

In Link's Awakening, Owl statues are scattered across Koholint Island. They tell Link information that may be helpful, or may be completely useless.

File:Link's Awakening - Owl Statue.png

In Link's Awakening DX, Owl Statues are located inside every dungeon. After Link finds a Stone Beak, he can receive hints from Owl Statues to help him solve puzzles pertaining to the dungeon. They replace Stone Slabs and Fragments, which served the same function in the original version.

Majora's Mask

Owl Statue from Majora's Mask 3D

In Majora's Mask, Owl Statues are made in the likeness of Kaepora Gaebora,[1] who resides in Termina. After learning the "Song of Soaring" in the Southern Swamp, Link can warp to any Owl Statue he has activated by striking it with his Sword. They also serve as save points where Link can save and quit. Althoug, they are temporary saves, as the only way to fully save is by playing the "Song of Time." When Link saves in an Owl Statue, an Owl mark will appear next to the file.

In Majora's Mask 3D, more statues where added. They now let Link to jump to an especific time of the day.[2] A new type of statues called Feather Statues where also added, letting Link save at anytime.[3]

Locations

Oracle Series

File:Oracles Owl Statue Open.png

In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, giving a Mystery Seed to an Owl Statue will cause it to raise its wings and give advice on a nearby challenge.[4]

Twilight Princess

Owl Statue from Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Owl Statues hold the missing Sky Characters from the Ancient Sky Book.[5] After Ilia's memory is restored, Shad, who is studying an Owl Statue in Renado's Basement, will see the Ancient Sky Book that Link received from Impaz. He will then proceed to read a part of the book to restore power to the Dominion Rod. Link must then search for all remaining statues to find the missing Sky Characters.

Locations

In addition to these, five more Owl Statues can be found. The first one is located in Renado's basement near Shad, although it lacks a hole to react to the Dominion Rod. The other two are located in the cemetery of Hyrule Castle. They do not hide Sky Characters, but allow Link access to a Key. The final pair are found in the first part of the Temple of Time. One blocks the path to a Heart Piece, while the other hides a Poe.

Gallery

References

  1. "Hoo-Hoot! We meet again, fairy child! Have my stone statues been of help?" — Kaepora Gaebora (Majora's Mask)
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  4. "Do not forget to give me Mystery Seeds" — Owl Stone (Oracle of Seasons)
  5. "There are many similar statues around Hyrule, but this one seems to be different. Here, look at the belly... There's something written there, you see? This, too, was in my father's notes... It is called Sky Writing, I believe." — Shad (Twilight Princess)
Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Italy Italian Pietra Gufo Template:ExpGame Owl Stone