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The '''Four Elements''',{{Exp Game|TMC}}<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Knowing that Link was collecting the Four Elements, Vaati waited until a time when he could take the elements from Link.|book=HH|page=80 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref> also known as the '''Royal Jewels''',{{Fact}} are recurring items in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are the crystalline forms of energy the world depends on.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, yes. And you've come here now to have the [[Picori Blade|blade]] reforged? If you want the blade reforged, you will need the four elements. These are the crystalline forms of the energies that fill our world. Only by infusing the blade with these energies can a new blade be forged.|Gentari|TMC}}</ref> They were first shown in {{FS}}, but their significance was not revealed until the later games {{FSA}} and {{TMC}}. They are based on the [[Wikipedia:Classical element|classical elements]].
The {{Term/Store|Four Elements|Four Elements|Series, TMC}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 80 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref>
==Appearances and Quest Purpose==
==Overview==
The {{Term|Series|Four Elements}} are the crystalline forms of energy that the world depends on.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, yes. And you've come here now to have the blade reforged? If you want the blade reforged, you will need the four elements. These are the crystalline forms of the energies that fill our world. Only by infusing the blade with these energies can a new blade be forged.|Gentari|TMC}}</ref> They were first shown in {{FS}}, but their significance was not revealed until {{TMC}}. They are based on the [[Wikipedia:Classical element|classical elements]]: {{Term|Series|Earth|link}}, {{Term|Series|Fire|link}}, {{Term|Series|Water (Terrain)|link}}, and {{Term|Series|Wind|link}}.
==Appearances==
==={{FS|-}}===
==={{FS|-}}===
[[File:FS Four Sword Sanctuary.png|thumb|The [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] in {{FS}}]]
[[File:FS Four Sword Sanctuary.png|thumb|The {{Term|FS|Four Sword Sanctuary|link}} in {{FS}}]]
The Four Elements can be briefly seen in the introduction sequence of {{FS}}, in front of the altar where [[Vaati]] is sealed. The upper parts of the Keys received from [[Great Fairies]] are also designed after them.
The {{Term|Series|Four Elements}} can be briefly seen in the introduction sequence of {{FS}}, in front of the altar where {{Term|FS|Vaati|link}} is sealed. The upper parts of the Keys received from {{Plural|FS|Great Fairy|link}} are also designed after them.
==={{FSA|-}}===
In {{FSA}}, the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] lies in ruins and only a few remains lay on the Royal Jewels' pedestals. The Links need them in order to gain entrance to the [[Tower of Winds]] to save [[Princess Zelda]].<ref>{{Cite|Link... You've returned to where you started, the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]]. Now, give us the four royal jewels... Hear me, heavens... Hear me, earth... Heed the light of the royal jewels enshrined here, and restore to us... the [[Tower of Winds]]!!|[[Maiden|Shrine Maidens]]|FSA}}</ref> They were in the possession of the spirits of four [[Knights of Hyrule]], who were cursed to roam as [[Stalfos]] in the [[Dark World]] until the [[Link]]s freed them. By doing so, the Elements, which were also cursed and turned into gates to the Dark World, were cleansed.<ref>{{Cite|The jewel was also cursed, and it became a portal to the Dark World.|Blue Knight|FSA}}</ref>
==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
In {{TMC}}, the importance of the Four Elements was revealed. They are the source of power of the [[Four Sword]], each element granting the wielder of the sword another "clone". In order to save [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] and stop [[Vaati]], [[Link]] had to find each element, scattered in four [[temple]]s throughout [[Hyrule]]. Each time he found a new element, Link brought it to the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] to upgrade his sword.
In {{TMC}}, the importance of the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements}} was revealed. They are the source of power of the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}}, each {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|display=Element}} granting the wielder of the sword another "clone". In order to save {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} and stop {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, {{Term|TMC|Link}} had to find each {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|display=Element}}, scattered in four {{Plural|TMC|Dungeon|link}} throughout {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}}. Each time he finds a new {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|display=Element}}, {{Term|TMC|Link}} brings it to the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary|link}} to infuse into his sword.
==List of the Four Elements==
==List of the {{Term|Series|Four Elements}}==
===Earth Element===
==={{Term|Series|Earth Element}}===
[[File:FSA Purple Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
{{Main|Earth Element}}
The '''Earth Element''' is the first of the Four Elements to be gathered in {{TMC|-}}. It is obtained in [[Deepwood Shrine]] in the [[Minish Woods]], and is needed along with the Fire Element for [[Link]] to make the [[White Sword]] from [[Melari's Sword]].
The {{Term|TMC|Earth Element}} is the first of the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements}} to be gathered in {{TMC|-}}. It is obtained in {{Term|TMC|Deepwood Shrine|link}} in the {{Term|TMC|Minish Woods|link}}, and is needed along with the {{Term|TMC|Fire Element}} for {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} to make the {{Term|TMC|White Sword|link}} from the reforged {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}}.
In {{FSA|-}}, it was called the '''Purple Royal Jewel''' and was the fourth Element Link obtained.
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===Fire Element===
==={{Term|Series|Fire Element}}===
[[File:FSA Red Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
{{Main|Fire Element}}
The '''Fire Element''' is the second of the Four Elements gathered in {{TMC|-}}, obtained in the [[Cave of Flames]]. This, along with the Earth Element, is needed for [[Link]] to create the [[White Sword]] from [[Melari's Sword]].
The {{Term|TMC|Fire Element}} is the second of the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements}} gathered in {{TMC|-}}, obtained in the {{Term|TMC|Cave of Flames|link}} on {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel|link}}. This, along with the {{Term|TMC|Earth Element}}, is needed for {{Term|TMC|Link}} to create the {{Term|TMC|White Sword}} from the reforged {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}}.
In {{FSA|-}}, it was called the '''Red Royal Jewel''' and was the third Element Link obtained.
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{{Clear}}
===Water Element===
==={{Term|Series|Water Element}}===
[[File:FSA Blue Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
{{Main|Water Element}}
The '''Water Element''' is the third of the Four Elements collected by [[Link]] in {{TMC|-}}. It is found in the [[Temple of Droplets]]. When its power was infused into the [[White Sword]], it becomes the [[Empowered White Sword]].
The {{Term|TMC|Water Element}} is the third of the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements}} collected by {{Term|TMC|Link}} in {{TMC|-}}. It is found in the {{Term|TMC|Temple of Droplets|link}} in {{Term|TMC|Lake Hylia|link}}. Its power is infused into the {{Term|TMC|White Sword}}.
In {{FSA|-}}, it was called the '''Blue Royal Jewel''' and was the first Element Link obtained.
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===Wind Element===
==={{Term|Series|Wind Element}}===
[[File:FSA Green Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
{{Main|Wind Element}}
The '''Wind Element''' is the fourth and final of the Four Elements gathered in {{TMC|-}}. Once infused with the [[Swords of The Minish Cap#Elemental White Sword|empowered White Sword]], it will become the legendary blade, the [[Four Sword]]. Although expected to be found in the [[Fortress of Winds]] after defeating [[Mazaal]], it is not. The element is instead located in the [[Palace of Winds]], among the [[Cloud Tops]].
The {{Term|TMC|Wind Element}} is the fourth and final of the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements}} gathered in {{TMC|-}}. Once infused into the {{Term|TMC|White Sword}}, it becomes the legendary blade, the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword}}. Although expected to be found in the {{Term|TMC|Fortress of Winds|link}} after defeating {{Term|TMC|Mazaal|link}}, it is instead located in the {{Term|TMC|Palace of Winds|link}} among the {{Term|TMC|Cloud Tops|link}}.
In {{FSA|-}}, it was called the '''Green Royal Jewel''' and was the second Element Link obtained.
==Trivia==
*The Fire Element bears some resemblance to the [[Spiritual Stones#Goron's Ruby|Goron's Ruby]] from {{OoT}}.
*The Wind Element bears some resemblance to the [[Spiritual Stones#Kokiri's Emerald|Kokiri's Emerald]] from {{OoT}}.
*The Water Element bears some resemblance to the symbol on [[Goddess Pearls#Farore's Pearl|Farore's Pearl]] from {{TWW}} and the [[Tune of Echoes]] from {{OoA}}. Also it bears a resemblance to the three semicircle forms that make up the symbol on [[Goddess Pearls#Nayru's Pearl|Nayru's Pearl]] and on the [[Tune of Ages]] from the same games respectively.
*Originally, the Wind Element was purple and the Earth Element was green in {{FS}}. But in {{FSA}} and {{TMC}} they seem to have swapped color.
*The colors of the Four Elements are the same as the colors worn by the four Links in {{FS|-}} and {{FSA|-}}. The Links are translucent duplicates in {{TMC|-}} and appear identical to the primary Link.
==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names Table
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|name2= Earth Element
|name3= Fire Element
|name4= Water Element
|name5= Wind Element
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|ja1= {{Romanize|エレメント|Eremento|Element}}
|ja2= {{Romanize|大地のエレメント|Daichi no Eremento|Earth Element}}
|ja3= {{Romanize|炎のエレメント|Honō no Eremento|Fire Element}}
|ja4= {{Romanize|しずくのエレメント|Shizuku no Eremento|Droplet Element}}
|ja5= {{Romanize|風のエレメント|Kaze no Eremento|Wind Element}}
The Four Elements can be briefly seen in the introduction sequence of Four Swords, in front of the altar where Vaati is sealed. The upper parts of the Keys received from Great Fairies are also designed after them.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the importance of the Four Elements was revealed. They are the source of power of the Four Sword, each Element granting the wielder of the sword another "clone". In order to save Princess Zelda and stop Vaati, Link had to find each Element, scattered in four Dungeons throughout Hyrule. Each time he finds a new Element, Link brings it to the Elemental Sanctuary to infuse into his sword.
The Earth Element is the first of the Four Elements to be gathered in The Minish Cap. It is obtained in Deepwood Shrine in the Minish Woods, and is needed along with the Fire Element for Link to make the White Sword from the reforged Picori Blade.
The Fire Element is the second of the Four Elements gathered in The Minish Cap, obtained in the Cave of Flames on Mount Crenel. This, along with the Earth Element, is needed for Link to create the White Sword from the reforged Picori Blade.
The Water Element is the third of the Four Elements collected by Link in The Minish Cap. It is found in the Temple of Droplets in Lake Hylia. Its power is infused into the White Sword.
The Wind Element is the fourth and final of the Four Elements gathered in The Minish Cap. Once infused into the White Sword, it becomes the legendary blade, the Four Sword. Although expected to be found in the Fortress of Winds after defeating Mazaal, it is instead located in the Palace of Winds among the Cloud Tops.
↑"Ah, yes. And you've come here now to have the blade reforged? If you want the blade reforged, you will need the four elements. These are the crystalline forms of the energies that fill our world. Only by infusing the blade with these energies can a new blade be forged." — Gentari (The Minish Cap)
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