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The '''Pedestal of Time'''<ref name=Quote1>''I am [[Rauru]], one of the ancient [[Sage]]s... Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the [[Temple of Time]] to protect the entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]]... This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the [[Temple of Light]]... The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against [[Ganon]]dorf's evil forces. The [[Master Sword]]--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time--was the final key to the Sacred Realm. [[Link]]... Don't be alarmed... Look at yourself...!'' - [[Rauru]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'').</ref> is the resting place of the [[Master Sword]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: | The '''Pedestal of Time'''<ref name=Quote1>''I am [[Rauru]], one of the ancient [[Sage]]s... Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the [[Temple of Time]] to protect the entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]]... This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the [[Temple of Light]]... The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against [[Ganon]]dorf's evil forces. The [[Master Sword]]--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time--was the final key to the Sacred Realm. [[Link]]... Don't be alarmed... Look at yourself...!'' - [[Rauru]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'').</ref> is the resting place of the [[Master Sword]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' and located in the [[Temple of Time]]. While the name "Pedestal of Time" was introduced in ''Ocarina of Time'', it is theorized that the actual pedestal was already introduced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''. | ||
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[[Image:Mastersword.jpeg|thumb|left|The Pedestal of Time in '' | [[Image:Mastersword.jpeg|thumb|left|The Pedestal of Time in ''A Link to the Past''. | ||
Whether the actual Pedestal of Time makes an appearance in '' | Whether the actual Pedestal of Time makes an appearance in ''A Link to the Past'' is unclear. Much like in ''Ocarina of Time'', the pedestal in ''A Link to the Past'' is the resting place of the Master Sword as long as it is not needed.<ref name=Quote2>''Take the [[Pendants of Virtue|three Pendants]] into the [[Lost Woods]]. The [[Master Sword]] awaits you there.'' - Man at the [[Sanctuary]] (''A Link to the Past'').</ref> Another similarity is that [[Link]] has to collect three objects related to the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]] in order to obtain the sword, although he had to place the [[Pendants of Virtue]] directly into the pedestal, while the [[Spiritual Stones]] were used to open the Door of Time, which blocked the way to the pedestal. Another difference is that there are no traces of the Temple of Time to be found and that the pedestal is located in the [[Lost Woods]], rather than [[Hyrule Castle Town]] as in ''Ocarina of Time''.<ref name=Quote2 /> | ||
It is interesting to note is that ''Twilight Princess'' features the ruins of what appears to be the [[Temple of Time]] from ''Ocarina of Time''. However, these ruins, which include the Pedestal of Time, are not located in Hyrule Castle Town either, as they would be expected to be if they were meant to represent the | |||
It is interesting to note is that ''Twilight Princess'' features the ruins of what appears to be the [[Temple of Time]] from ''Ocarina of Time''. However, these ruins, which include the Pedestal of Time, are not located in Hyrule Castle Town either, as they would be expected to be if they were meant to represent the Temple of Time from that story. Instead, these ruins are found in the Lost Woods, like the pedestal in ''A Link to the Past''. | |||
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Revision as of 10:12, 26 June 2008
The Pedestal of Time[1] is the resting place of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and located in the Temple of Time. While the name "Pedestal of Time" was introduced in Ocarina of Time, it is theorized that the actual pedestal was already introduced in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
A Link to the Past
[[Image:Mastersword.jpeg|thumb|left|The Pedestal of Time in A Link to the Past. Whether the actual Pedestal of Time makes an appearance in A Link to the Past is unclear. Much like in Ocarina of Time, the pedestal in A Link to the Past is the resting place of the Master Sword as long as it is not needed.[2] Another similarity is that Link has to collect three objects related to the Goddesses in order to obtain the sword, although he had to place the Pendants of Virtue directly into the pedestal, while the Spiritual Stones were used to open the Door of Time, which blocked the way to the pedestal. Another difference is that there are no traces of the Temple of Time to be found and that the pedestal is located in the Lost Woods, rather than Hyrule Castle Town as in Ocarina of Time.[2]
It is interesting to note is that Twilight Princess features the ruins of what appears to be the Temple of Time from Ocarina of Time. However, these ruins, which include the Pedestal of Time, are not located in Hyrule Castle Town either, as they would be expected to be if they were meant to represent the Temple of Time from that story. Instead, these ruins are found in the Lost Woods, like the pedestal in A Link to the Past.
Ocarina of Time
[[Image:OoT Master Sword 1.jpg|thumb|123px|left|The Pedestal of Time in Ocarina of Time.]]
The Pedestal of Time is the resting place of the Master Sword and located in the Temple of Time behind the Door of Time. In Ocarina of Time, Link drew the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time, unknowingly opening the gate to the Sacred Realm and granting Ganondorf access to the Triforce. Rauru, an ancient Sage, put Link asleep for seven years so that he could assume the role of hero when he would be old enough.[1] By putting the Master Sword back into the pedestal, Link could return to his childhood years. To return to his adult years, he had to draw the sword from the pedestal again.[3][4]
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, the Master Sword is found in a basement chamber in Hyrule Castle and is resting in a pedestal. It is unclear whether this pedestal is the Pedestal of Time, but it is not impossible considering the nature of the pedestal given in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess.
Twilight Princess
The Pedestal of Time was officially present in Twilight Princess. It was the only part of the Temple of Time that did not lie in ruins. Instead of being protected by the absence of three Goddesses related objects, the path to the pedestal was blocked by two huge stone soldiers who challenged Link to a game in order to prove himself worthy of the Master Sword.[5]
Later in the game, Link had to return to the temple ruins. By placing the Master Sword temporarily back into the Pedestal of Time, he unlocked one of the doors of the temple, which allowed him to enter the Temple of Time as it had once been in times past. In the past, Link again had to temporarily return the Master Sword to its pedestal in order to make stairs and a door appear, which allowed access to the rest of the temple.
Appearances outside of canon
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak features a reference to the Pedestal of Time. On his quest to save love for all hamsters, Hamtaro finds three orbs: a red one, a green one and a blue one. Like in A Link to the Past, these have to be put in a pedestal to unlock what appears to be the Master Sword, but turns out to be a spoon.[6][7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 I am Rauru, one of the ancient Sages... Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the Temple of Time to protect the entrance to the Sacred Realm... This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the Temple of Light... The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces. The Master Sword--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time--was the final key to the Sacred Realm. Link... Don't be alarmed... Look at yourself...! - Rauru (Ocarina of Time).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Take the three Pendants into the Lost Woods. The Master Sword awaits you there. - Man at the Sanctuary (A Link to the Past).
- ↑ You destroyed the wicked creatures that haunted the temple and awakened the Sage... But there are still other Sages who need your help. In order to awaken all the other Sages, you must become even more powerful. You must travel over mountains... under water... and even through time... If you want to return to your original time, return the Master Sword to the Pedestal of Time. By doing this, you will travel back in time seven years... The time will come when you will have to return here quickly... I will teach this to you for when that time comes... The song to return you to the Temple of Time... The Prelude of Light... As long as you hold the Ocarina of Time and the Master Sword, you hold time itself in your hands... Link, we shall meet again! - Sheik (Ocarina of Time).
- ↑ Ocarina of Time Manual; Page 33-34
- ↑ We are guardians of this land... Guide us to where we once stood. Only then can you enter the true Sacred Grove... Beast who speaks to our hearts... what would you have of us? - Guardian statues at the Temple of Time ruins. (Twilight Princess).
- ↑ It's the legendary spoon! - N/A (Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak).
- ↑ Nintendo Database: Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak