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{{Dungeon
{{Infobox Dungeon
|name = Ancient Cistern
|image=  
|image = [[File:Ancient Cistern.jpg|300px]]
{{Media
|caption =  
|Screenshot SS= File:SS Ancient Cistern.png
|location = [[Lake Floria]]
|Screenshot SSHD= File:SSHD Ancient Cistern.png
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
|item = [[Whip]]
|mini-boss = [[Stalmaster]]
|boss = [[Koloktos]]
|quest = [[Sacred Flame|Farore's Flame]] <br> Goddess Longsword
|element = {{Element|Water}} {{Element|Shadow}}
|theme music = 
}}
}}
 
|caption=
The '''Ancient Cistern''' is a dungeon located near [[Lake Floria]] featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. The dungeon's main item is the [[Whip]], and its boss is [[Koloktos]], the Ancient Automaton.
|location= {{Term|SSHD|Lake Floria|link}}
 
|game= SS
After Link defeats Koloktos, he can claim the first of the [[Sacred Flame]]s.
|item= {{Term|SSHD|Whip|link}}
|mini-boss= {{Term|SSHD|Stalmaster|link}}
|boss= {{Term|SSHD|Koloktos|link}}
|quest= {{List|{{Term|SSHD|Farore's Flame|link}}, {{Term|SSHD|Goddess Longsword|link}}, {{Term|SSHD|Heart Container|link}}}}
|theme=
}}
The {{Term/Store|Ancient Cistern||Series, SS, SSHD}} is a {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} in {{SS}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 158}}</ref>


==Entrance to the Cistern==
==Entrance to the Cistern==
The dungeon is located behind the waterfall of the spring past the throne of [[Faron (Skyward Sword)|Faron]]. Under her current condition, Faron is unable to stop the waterfall to give Link access to the dungeon, so she asks him to find a sample of [[Sacred Water]], which can be found in the spring past the [[Skyview Temple]] (which is in fact remixed for the second visit). When this water heals her, she's able to help the young hero on his quest for the first [[Sacred Flame]].
The {{Term|SSHD|Ancient Cistern}} is located behind the {{Term|SSHD|Floria Waterfall|link}} past the throne of {{Term|SSHD|Faron (Dragon)|link}}. When {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} first meets {{Term|SSHD|Faron (Dragon)}}, she is unable to stop the flow of the {{Term|SSHD|Waterfall|link}} that blocks access to the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} because of wounds {{Term|SSHD|Ghirahim|link}} gave her in an earlier battle. She asks {{Term|SSHD|Link}} to find a sample of {{Term|SSHD|Sacred Water|link}}, which can be found in the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Spring|link}} behind the {{Term|SSHD|Skyview Temple|link}}. After {{Term|SSHD|Link}} heals her with this {{Term|SSHD|Sacred Water}}, {{Term|SSHD|Faron (Dragon)}} stops the {{Term|SSHD|Waterfall}}'s flow to allow {{Term|SSHD|Link}} passage into the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}}, leaving him to search for {{Term|SSHD|Farore's Flame|link}}.


==Themes and Navigation==
==Themes and Navigation==
A giant stone statue sits at the center of the dungeon, surrounded by water. Navigation through the Cistern is interwoven with water-themed puzzles, and Link must contend with areas containing streams, stream pools, lilypads, waterwheels, and water-filled high-pressure pipes to proceed.
The {{Term|SSHD|Great Statue|link}} sits at the center of the {{Term|SSHD|Ancient Cistern}}, surrounded by {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)|link}}. Navigation through the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}} is interwoven with {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}}-themed puzzles, and {{Term|SSHD|Link}} must contend with areas containing streams, stream pools, {{Plural|SSHD|Lily Pad|link}}, waterwheels, and {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}}-filled high-pressure pipes to proceed.
 
Although the {{Term|SSHD|Ancient Cistern}} is a serene, {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}}-themed {{Term|SSHD|Temple|link}}, the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}}'s lower level is an ominous abyssal underworld populated with {{Plural|SSHD|Cursed Bokoblin|link}}. This sinister area is full of polluted {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}} which damages and {{Term|SSHD|Curse|link}}s anyone who makes contact with it.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= SS|publisher= Prima|page= 200|edition= Collector's Edition|year= 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Corruption SS.jpg|Corrupted waters where Cursed Bokoblin roam|thumb|left|250px]]


Although at first the Ancient Cistern appears to be a serene, [[Water Dungeon|aquatic-themed]] temple - with distinctly far-eastern architecture - descent into the dungeon's lower level, which is inside the Statue Head in the main room, reveals that it is built on a sort of cursed abyssal [[Shadow Dungeon|underworld]], populated with undead enemies. Dark, purple water which damages and curses anyone entering it can be found there, where a crowd of [[Bokoblin#Skyward Sword|Cursed Bokoblin]] roam.
The {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}} contains many drains and {{Plural|SSHD|Switch|link}}, due to its nature as a cistern. After {{Term|SSHD|Link}} obtains the {{Term|SSHD|Whip|link}} that is guarded by a {{Term|SSHD|Stalmaster|link}}, he can use it to activate many of the {{Plural|SSHD|Switch}} in the {{Term|SS|Dungeon}}, including raising and lowering the central statue, and flipping over various {{Plural|SSHD|Lily Pad}} with damaging, barbed undersides. The {{Term|SS|Whip}} is also often used to unscrew the tops of tubes, creating geysers which can lift {{Term|SSHD|Link}} to other destinations. Many sections of the {{Term|SS|Dungeon}} are submerged, which {{Term|SSHD|Link}} can navigate easily with the {{Term|SSHD|Water Dragon's Scale|link}}.


The dungeon contains many drains and switches, due to its nature as a cistern. After Link obtains the [[whip]] (guarded by a [[Stalmaster]], he can use it to activate many of the [[switch]]es in the dungeon, including raising and lowering the central statue, and to flip over various lilypads with damaging, barbed undersides. The whip is also used often to unscrew the tops of tubes, creating geysers which can lift Link to other destinations. Many sections of the dungeon are submerged, which Link can navigate easily with the [[Water Dragon's Scale]].
The underground section differs greatly from the rest of the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}}, showing puzzles and obstacles based on timing or skill rather than the manipulation of {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}}. One portion of the underground section has {{Term|SSHD|Link}} fighting off {{Plural|SSHD|Cursed Bokoblin|link}} as the {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}}'s statue falls down from above after he obtains the {{Term|SSHD|Blessed Idol|link}}. Another section forces {{Term|SSHD|Link}} to climb up a thread as a horde of {{Plural|SSHD|Cursed Bokoblin}} attempt to pull him down. In contrast, the upper {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}} levels prefer to use {{Term|SSHD|Water (Terrain)}}-based puzzles and {{Term|SSHD|Whip}}-activated switches as {{Term|SSHD|Link}}'s main obstacles to overcome.


In the underworld section of the dungeon, all water is a purplish color that will curse and damage Link upon contact. This underground section seems to depart from the rest of the dungeon, offering puzzles based on time or skill rather than the manipulation of water. One underground section has Link fighting off Cursed Bokoblins as the dungeon's statue falls down from above. Another section forces Link to climb up along a thread as a horde of Cursed Bokoblin attempt to pull him down. In contrast, the upper dungeon levels prefer to use water-based puzzles and whip-activated switches as Link's main obstacles to overcome.
===Areas===
{{Gallery List|Locations
|SS= Deadly Towers, Rolling Room, Underwater Canal
}}


==Enemies==
===Minor {{Plural|SSHD|Enemy}}===
*[[Deku Baba]]
{{Gallery List|Enemies
*[[Quadro Baba]]
|SS= Blue Chuchu, Burr, Cursed Bokoblin, Deku Baba, Fire Keese, Froak, Furnix, Green Bokoblin, Green Bokoblin (Archer), Green Chuchu, Quadro Baba, Red Bokoblin (Archer), Skulltula, Walltula
*[[ChuChu|Green Chuchu]]
}}
*[[ChuChu|Blue Chuchu]]
*[[Bokoblin#Skyward Sword|Cursed Bokoblin]]
*[[Bokoblin#Skyward Sword|Green Bokoblin Archer]]
*[[Furnix]]
*[[Skulltula]]
*[[Skullwalltula|Walltula]]
*[[Fire Keese]]
*[[Froak]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The act of unscrewing the water geysers is similar to the pipe system from the [[Great Bay Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
*The {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon|link}} appears to be based on the short story, ''{{Wp|The Spider's Thread}}''. In it, the Lord Buddha is walking through paradise and gazes into a pond, past the lotus petals veiling the water's surface, seeing into the depths of hell. There in the darkness, he sees a criminal, Kandata, who once intentionally avoided stepping on a spider. Moved to try reclaiming this man, the Buddha lowers a spider thread into hell, and Kandata starts climbing to paradise. However, other sinners begin climbing as well, and Kandata, worried that the thread will not support the weight, exclaims that it is his and his alone. At this point the thread breaks, because Kandata was worried only about his own salvation and not his fellow sinners.{{Fact|SSHD}}
*The dungeon appears to be based on the short story, ''[[Wikipedia:The Spider's Thread|The Spider's Thread]]''. In it, the Lord Buddha is walking through paradise and gazes into a pond, past the lotus petals veiling the water's surface, seeing into the depths of hell. There in the darkness he sees a criminal, Kandata, who once intentionally avoided stepping on a spider. Moved to try reclaiming this man, the Buddha lowers a spider thread into hell, and Kandata starts climbing to paradise. However, other sinners begin climbing as well, and Kandata, worried that the thread will not support the weight, exclaims that it is his and his alone. At this point the thread breaks, because Kandata was worried only about his own salvation and not his fellow sinners.
*Furthermore, the architecture of this {{Term|SSHD|Dungeon}} also greatly reflects that of far-eastern temples. The statue head in the main room, the {{Term|SS|Blessed Idol|link}} key, and even {{Term|SSHD|Koloktos|link}} bear a striking resemblance to Buddha.
** The architecture of this dungeon also greatly reflects that of far-eastern temples. The statue head in the main room, the Blessed Idol key, and even Koloktos bear a striking resemblance to Buddha.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Redbirdemeny.jpg|Link against a Furnix
File:Redbirdemeny.jpg|{{Term|SS|Link}} facing against a {{Term|SS|Furnix}}
File:Stalfos_Knight_SS.jpg|Link against a Stalmaster
File:Stalfos Knight SS.jpg|{{Term|SS|Link}} facing against a {{Term|SS|Stalmaster}}
File:Corruption_SS.jpg|Corrupted waters where Cursed Bokoblin roam
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/souj/world/AncientCistern/index.html Official Japanese webpage]
* [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/souj/world/AncientCistern/index.html Official Japanese webpage]


{{Names
{{Ref}}
|English=
|Japanese= {{Japanese|古の大石窟|Inishie no Daisekkutsu|Ancient Stone Cavern}}
|Spanish=
|Spanish(LA)= {{exp|Great Ancient Cavern|Gran Caverna Ancestral}}
|Spanish(SP)=
|French= Grande Caverne Antique
|German= Höhlenheiligtum
|Italian= Antico Sacrario }}
{{Skyward Sword Dungeons}}


[[Category:Places]]
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[[Category:Places in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]
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{{Categories
|Faron Province
|dungeons= SS, SSHD
|locations= SS, SSHD
}}

Latest revision as of 16:57, 13 February 2024

The Ancient Cistern is a Dungeon in Skyward Sword.[1]

Entrance to the Cistern

The Ancient Cistern is located behind the Floria Waterfall past the throne of Faron. When Link first meets Faron, she is unable to stop the flow of the Waterfall that blocks access to the Dungeon because of wounds Ghirahim gave her in an earlier battle. She asks Link to find a sample of Sacred Water, which can be found in the Skyview Spring behind the Skyview Temple. After Link heals her with this Sacred Water, Faron stops the Waterfall's flow to allow Link passage into the Dungeon, leaving him to search for Farore's Flame.

Themes and Navigation

The Great Statue sits at the center of the Ancient Cistern, surrounded by Water. Navigation through the Dungeon is interwoven with Water-themed puzzles, and Link must contend with areas containing streams, stream pools, Lily Pads, waterwheels, and Water-filled high-pressure pipes to proceed.

Although the Ancient Cistern is a serene, Water-themed Temple, the Dungeon's lower level is an ominous abyssal underworld populated with Cursed Bokoblins. This sinister area is full of polluted Water which damages and Curses anyone who makes contact with it.[2]

Corrupted waters where Cursed Bokoblin roam

The Dungeon contains many drains and Switches, due to its nature as a cistern. After Link obtains the Whip that is guarded by a Stalmaster, he can use it to activate many of the Switches in the Dungeon, including raising and lowering the central statue, and flipping over various Lily Pads with damaging, barbed undersides. The Whip is also often used to unscrew the tops of tubes, creating geysers which can lift Link to other destinations. Many sections of the Dungeon are submerged, which Link can navigate easily with the Water Dragon's Scale.

The underground section differs greatly from the rest of the Dungeon, showing puzzles and obstacles based on timing or skill rather than the manipulation of Water. One portion of the underground section has Link fighting off Cursed Bokoblins as the Dungeon's statue falls down from above after he obtains the Blessed Idol. Another section forces Link to climb up a thread as a horde of Cursed Bokoblins attempt to pull him down. In contrast, the upper Dungeon levels prefer to use Water-based puzzles and Whip-activated switches as Link's main obstacles to overcome.

Areas

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

Minor Enemies

Skyward SwordSkyward Sword HD

Trivia

  • The Dungeon appears to be based on the short story, The Spider's Thread. In it, the Lord Buddha is walking through paradise and gazes into a pond, past the lotus petals veiling the water's surface, seeing into the depths of hell. There in the darkness, he sees a criminal, Kandata, who once intentionally avoided stepping on a spider. Moved to try reclaiming this man, the Buddha lowers a spider thread into hell, and Kandata starts climbing to paradise. However, other sinners begin climbing as well, and Kandata, worried that the thread will not support the weight, exclaims that it is his and his alone. At this point the thread breaks, because Kandata was worried only about his own salvation and not his fellow sinners.[citation needed]
  • Furthermore, the architecture of this Dungeon also greatly reflects that of far-eastern temples. The statue head in the main room, the Blessed Idol key, and even Koloktos bear a striking resemblance to Buddha.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
古の大石窟 (Inishie no Daisekkutsu) (SSHD)Ancient Great Cave
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
古老大石窟 (Gǔlǎo dà shíkū) (SSHD) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
古老大石窟 (Gǔlǎo dà shíkū) (SSHD) 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Eeuwenoud Reservoir (SSHD)[4]Centuries-old Reservoir
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Grande caverne antique (SSHD)[3]Big antique cavern
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Höhlenheiligtum (SS)Cave Sanctuary
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Gallery

  • Link facing against a Furnix

    Link facing against a Furnix

  • Link facing against a Stalmaster

    Link facing against a Stalmaster

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 158
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword—Prima Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition, 2011), Prima Games, pg. 200
  3. ↑ "Grande caverne antique" — Dungeon Map (Skyward Sword HD)
  4. ↑ "Eeuwenoud Reservoir" — Dungeon Map (Skyward Sword HD)

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