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The {{Term/Store|Four Elements|Four Elements|Series, TMC}},{{Exp Game|TMC}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 80 {{Exp Game|TMC}}}}</ref> also known as the '''Royal Jewels''',{{Fact}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} 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 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]]: {{Term|Series|Earth|link}}, {{Term|Series|Fire|link}}, {{Term|Series|Water (Terrain)|link}}, and {{Term|Series|Wind|link}}.
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 {{Term|FS|Four Sword Sanctuary|link}} in {{FS}}]]
[[File:FS Four Sword Sanctuary.png|thumb|The {{Term|FS|Four Sword Sanctuary|link}} in {{FS}}]]
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.
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 {{Term|FSA|Four Sword Sanctuary|link}} lies in ruins and only a few remains lay on the Royal Jewels' pedestals. The {{Plural|FSA|Link}} need them in order to gain entrance to the {{Term|FSA|Tower of Winds|link}} to save {{Term|FSA|Princess Zelda|link}}.<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|FSA}}</ref> They were in the possession of the spirits of four {{Plural|FSA|Knight of Hyrule|link}}, who were cursed to roam as {{Term|FSA|Stalfos|link}} in the {{Term|FSA|Dark World|link}} until the {{Plural|FSA|Link}} freed them. By doing so, the {{Term|FSA|Four Elements}}, which were also cursed and turned into gates to the {{Term|FSA|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 {{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.
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}}===
{{Main|Earth Element||Purple Royal Jewel}}
{{Main|Earth Element}}
[[File:FSA Purple Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
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}}.
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 is called the {{Term|FSA|Purple Royal Jewel}} and is the fourth {{Term|FSA|Four Elements|display=Element}} {{Term|FSA|Link}} obtains.
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===Fire Element===
==={{Term|Series|Fire Element}}===
{{Main|Fire Element||Red Royal Jewel}}
{{Main|Fire Element|}}
[[File:FSA Red Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
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}}.
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 is called the {{Term|FSA|Red Royal Jewel}} and is the third {{Term|FSA|Four Elements|display=Element}} {{Term|FSA|Link}} obtains.
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===Water Element===
==={{Term|Series|Water Element}}===
{{Main|Water Element||Blue Royal Jewel}}
{{Main|Water Element|}}
[[File:FSA Blue Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
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}}.
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 is called the {{Term|FSA|Blue Royal Jewel}} and is the first {{Term|FSA|Four Elements|display=Element}} {{Term|FSA|Link}} obtains.
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===Wind Element===
==={{Term|Series|Wind Element}}===
{{Main|Wind Element||Green Royal Jewel}}
{{Main|Wind Element|}}
[[File:FSA Green Royal Jewel Sprite.png|left]]
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}}.
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 is called the {{Term|FSA|Green Royal Jewel}} and is the second {{Term|FSA|Four Elements|display=Element}} {{Term|FSA|Link}} obtains.
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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