Zonai Ruin
Zonai Ruins are a recurring type of location in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]
Features and Overview
Breath of the Wild
Zonai Ruins are the overgrown remains of Zonai civilization from an unknown era.[3] They are present all throughout Hyrule, though they are most concentrated in the Faron Grasslands and the southern portion of Necluda. However, several Ruins are also present in Akkala, Central Hyrule, Gerudo, and Hebra. Several of these Ruins have been built in conjunction with Ancient Hylian Ruins, such as the Spring of Courage, or Ancient Shrines created by the Sheikah.[3] Their architecture features a distinct swirl pattern, which is emblematic of the Zonai themselves.[3] Many Zonai Ruin statues depict Dragons, owls, and Boars.
The most prevalent type of Zonai Ruins are Zonai Towers, spreading as far north as Central Hyrule and Hebra. Though their purpose is unknown, rumors state that the Zonai may have used them for magic.[3]
In southern Necluda, several of the Stone Statues that mark Offering Spots are replaced by Zonai Ruin statues.
Zonai Ruins are the primary feature of the following locations:
- Lomei Labyrinth Island
- North Lomei Labyrinth
- South Lomei Labyrinth
- Sarjon Bridge
- Thundra Plateau
- Thyphlo Ruins
- Zonai Ruins
Other Zonai Ruins, including Zonai Towers, are present at the following locations:
- Batrea Lake
- Bronas Forest
- Calora Lake
- Corta Lake
- Damel Forest
- Ebara Forest
- Faron Woods
- Finra Woods
- Floria Falls
- Forest of Spirits
- Forest of Time
- Fort Hateno
- Between Goponga Island and Shrine Island
- Guchini Plain
- Guchini Plain Barrows
- Hebra Plunge
- Hills of Baumer
- Kamah Plateau
- Lake Totori South
- Lakeside Stable
- Lodrum Headland
- Mabe Prairie
- North of the Moor Garrison Ruins
- North Akkala Foothill
- Pagos Woods
- Riola Spring
- South of Rist Peninsula
- Rodai Lake
- Sarjon Woods
- Scout's Hill
- Toto Lake
- Between Wetland Stable and Rebonae Bridge
Tears of the Kingdom
When the Sky Islands appeared at the beginning of the Upheaval, a large number of Zonai Ruins where revealed. Many of them fell to the Surface of Hyrule, though a large number of Ruins remain in the Sky.
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 412
- ↑ "One last thing! Have you already seen the Zonai ruins at Digdogg Bridge? You can get there by heading west down this road to a three-way intersection, then turning south. I've heard that the Zonai ruins that showed up there are the biggest in the world. Well, I thought it sounded interesting. If you haven't seen 'em yet, you should take a look." — Embry (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 413