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==Overview==
==Overview==
{{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} are mystical green, red, blue, and gold medallions that can yield {{Plural|TMC|Rupee|link}} and {{Plural|TMC|Piece of Heart|link}}, and on several occurrences, begin sidequest events when two {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone Piece}} of identical color and complementary shape are {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|link|display=Fused}}. These {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}, created and hidden about {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}} by the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}}, are seen as a sign of immense happiness, especially if two people are engaged in {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion}}.
{{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} are mystical green, red, blue, and gold medallions that can yield {{Plural|TMC|Rupee|link}} and {{Plural|TMC|Piece of Heart|link}}, and on several occurrences, begin sidequest events when two {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone Piece}} of identical color and complementary shape are {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|link|display=Fused}}. These {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}, created and hidden about {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}} by the {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}}, are seen as a sign of good luck, especially if two people are engaged in {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion}}.<ref>{{Cite|Look at that! A perfect fit! That means good luck for us.|Business Scrub|TMC}}</ref>


==Types and Function==
==Types of {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}==
[[File:Green Kinstone MC.gif|left|30px]]
==={{Plural|TMC|Green Kinstone}}===
'''{{Plural|TMC|Green Kinstone|link}}''' are found in abundance across the overworld; they can be found by opening {{Plural|TMC|Treasure Chest|link}}, cutting grass, digging, or defeating enemies. This {{Term|TMC|Kinstone}} commonly yields a {{Term|TMC|Rupee}} reward when fused. The {{Term|TMC|Goron Merchant|link}} sells Green {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} for 50 {{Plural|TMC|Rupee}} at his stall in {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Town|link}}.
{{Main|Green Kinstone}}
{{Plural|TMC|Green Kinstone|link}} are the most common {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}. Green {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone Piece}} can be found simply by cutting grass and defeating enemies.


[[File:Blue Kinstone MC.gif|left|30px]]
==={{Plural|TMC|Blue Kinstone}}===
'''{{Plural|TMC|Blue Kinstone|link}}''' are uncommon, even though they can be obtained much like Green {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}, in that simply opening {{Plural|TMC|Treasure Chest}}, cutting grass, digging, or defeating enemies will likely reveal them. Blue {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} are most notable for their role in fusing to the {{Plural|TMC|Mysterious Wall|link}} hidden within the caves of {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}}, aiding in the completion of the [[Goron Sidequest]]. The {{Term|TMC|Goron Merchant}} sells Blue {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} for 200 {{Plural|TMC|Rupee}}.
{{Main|Blue Kinstone}}
{{Plural|TMC|Blue Kinstone|link}} are less common; though they can be obtained by cutting grass, digging, or defeating enemies, they are most commonly found in {{Plural|TMC|Treasure Chest|link}}.


[[File:Red Kinstone MC.gif|left|30px]]
==={{Plural|TMC|Red Kinstone}}===
'''{{Plural|TMC|Red Kinstone|link}}''' are rarer than Blue {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}; they can only be bought or claimed from {{Plural|TMC|Treasure Chest}}. Only if the White {{Term|TMC|Picolyte|link}} is used, Red {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} can be revealed by cutting grass. The fusion of a Red {{Term|TMC|Kinstone}} often yields a valuable reward, such as a {{Term|TMC|Piece of Heart}}, 50 or more {{Plural|TMC|Rupee}}, or the opening of previously inaccessible passageways through waterfalls, tree trunks, and cave walls. Sometimes the fusing of a Red {{Term|TMC|Kinstone}} yields a {{Term|TMC|Treasure Chest}} that contains another Red {{Term|TMC|Kinstone}}. The {{Term|TMC|Goron Merchant}} sells Red {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} for 300 {{Plural|TMC|Rupee}}.  
{{Main|Red Kinstone}}
{{Plural|TMC|Red Kinstone|link}} are rare; they can only be bought or claimed from {{Plural|TMC|Treasure Chest}}, unless {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} uses {{Term|TMC|White Picolyte|link}}.  


[[File:Gold Kinstone MC.gif|left|30px]]
==={{Plural|TMC|Gold Kinstone}}===
'''{{Plural|TMC|Gold Kinstone|link}}''' are the rarest {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} and the only type that cannot be found in the overworld or bought. Only ten of them can be found in the game. They are only discovered and used as a function of the plot. {{Term|TMC|Castor Wilds|link}}, the {{Term|TMC|Cloud Tops|link}}, and {{Term|TMC|Veil Falls|link}} are the only regions that incorporate these {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}}, used to open various passageways necessary for {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} to continue his journey. These {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} cannot be {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|display=Fused}} with a {{Term|TMC|Kinstone}} from another character like the others.
{{Main|Gold Kinstone}}
{{Plural|TMC|Gold Kinstone|link}} are the rarest {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone}} and the only type that cannot be found in the {{Term|TMC|Overworld|link}} or bought. Only nine of them can be found in the game, and they are only discovered and used as a function of the plot.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 19:08, 20 June 2020

Template:Item Kinstones are Items in The Minish Cap.[1]

Overview

Kinstones are mystical green, red, blue, and gold medallions that can yield Rupees and Pieces of Heart, and on several occurrences, begin sidequest events when two Kinstone Pieces of identical color and complementary shape are Fused. These Kinstones, created and hidden about Hyrule by the Minish, are seen as a sign of good luck, especially if two people are engaged in Kinstone Fusion.[2]

Types of Kinstones

Green Kinstones

Main article: Green Kinstone

Green Kinstones are the most common Kinstones. Green Kinstone Pieces can be found simply by cutting grass and defeating enemies.

Blue Kinstones

Main article: Blue Kinstone

Blue Kinstones are less common; though they can be obtained by cutting grass, digging, or defeating enemies, they are most commonly found in Chests.

Red Kinstones

Main article: Red Kinstone

Red Kinstones are rare; they can only be bought or claimed from Chests, unless Link uses White Picolyte.

Gold Kinstones

Main article: Gold Kinstone

Gold Kinstones are the rarest Kinstones and the only type that cannot be found in the Overworld or bought. Only nine of them can be found in the game, and they are only discovered and used as a function of the plot.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name
Kinstone Piece Kinstone Bag
United Kingdom EnglishUK Kinstone Piece Kinstone Bag
France FrenchEU Fragments du Bonheur Sac à Bonheur
Germany German Glücksfragment Glücksbeutel
Italy Italian Frammenti di gioia Sacca dei Frammenti
Spain SpanishEU Piedra de la suerte Bolsa para piedras

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See Also

References

  1. "You just HAVE to be close now... How many Kinstones do you have to fuse?" — David Jr. (The Minish Cap)
  2. "Look at that! A perfect fit! That means good luck for us." — Business Scrub (The Minish Cap)

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