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{{Place
{{Hatnote|This article is about the recurring area in {{TLoZ|Series}}. For the area in {{OoT}}, see {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Forest Meadow|link}}.}}
|name= Sacred Grove
{{Infobox Location
|image= [[File:Sacred Grove.jpg|330px]]
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|caption= A portion of the Sacred Grove in {{TP|-}}
{{Media
|game= {{TP}}
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Sacred Grove Artwork.png
|other= {{LCT}}
|Artwork ALBW= File:ALBW Master Sword Shrine.jpg
|inhab= [[Skull Kid]]{{Exp Game|TP}}
|Screenshot ALttP= File:ALttP Sacred Grove.png
|items= [[Piece of Heart]], [[Master Sword]], [[Poe Soul]] ×3, [[Golden Bug|Male Snail]]{{Exp Game|TP}}
|Screenshot TP= File:Sacred Grove.jpg
|related= [[Temple of Time]]<br>[[Faron Woods]]
|Screenshot TPHD= File:TPHD Sacred Grove.png
|theme music= [[File:Sacred Grove.ogg|noicon]]
|Screenshot ALBW= File:ALBW Sacred Grove.png
}}
}}
The '''Sacred Grove''', also known as the '''Ancient Grove''',{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref>{{Cite|One is in an {{Color|TPHD Red|ancient grove}}...|Ancient Sage|TP}}</ref> is a recurring location in the {{TLoZ|Series}}, first introduced in {{TP}}. A massive forest situated deep within the [[Faron Province]] and adjacent to the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], the grove can only be accessed by those who prove [[Zelda's Lullaby|their connection to the Royal Family]]. It is made up of two sections: a maze-like forest where the [[Skull Kid]] dwells and the inner portion of the grove, which serves as the home to both the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Pedestal of Time]]. The latter section of the Sacred Grove was also the location of the [[Temple of Time]] before it fell into ruins, although it can still be accessed by passing through the [[Door of Time]] found nearby that will take [[Link]] to the past when the temple stood tall.
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|TP= {{Term|TPHD|Master Sword|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Piece of Heart|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Poe Soul|link}} {{Qty|3}}, Male {{Term|TPHD|Golden Snail|link}}
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{{Term|Series|Faron Woods|link}},
{{Term|Series|Temple of Time (Dungeon)|link}}
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The {{Term/Store|Sacred Grove||Series, ALttP, TP, ALBW, LCT}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, TP, ALBW, LCT}}<ref name="E 27">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 27 {{Exp Game|ALttP, ALBW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Only then can you enter the true {{Color|TPHD Red|Sacred Grove}}...|Giant|TPHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Sacred Grove: Defender}}<br/>Skull Kid's creating havoc with his army of Puppets. Take them down!|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref> also known as the '''Ancient Grove''',{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref>{{Cite|One is in an {{Color|TPHD Red|ancient grove}}...|Sage|TPHD}}</ref> is a recurring location in the {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Features and Overview==
==Features and Overview==
The Sacred Grove is first visited in {{TP}} after [[Princess Zelda]] tells Link as a [[Wolf Link|wolf]] that the only way his [[Shadow Crystal|curse]] will break is by finding the Master Sword.<ref>{{Cite|Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword.|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> Upon entering the grove, Wolf Link must howl "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" at the [[Howling Stone]] to make the [[Skull Kid]] appear, who will open a new path further into the forest. From this point on, Link must chase the Skull Kid as he traverses through the forest, although at the same time the young hero will have to avoid the [[Puppet]]s that will continuously appear as Link tries to find the Skull Kid. After finding the mischievous character three times, he will retreat into a new area of the Sacred Grove, which is surrounded by ruins. Striking the Skull Kid three more times, he will vanish and open up the passage to the section that once was where the Temple of Time stood.
==={{ALttP|-}}===
The Sacred Grove is located in the northern portion of the [[Lost Woods]] in {{ALttP}}. Both the Grove and Woods are covered in fog when [[Link]] enters. Once the hero pulls the [[Master Sword]] from its pedestal after obtaining the three [[Pendants of Virtue]], the fog will disappear. The Sacred Grove is home to various animals, such as [[Squirrel]]s. After defeating [[Ganon]], Link returns the Master Sword to its pedestal in the Grove during the ending credits.


[[File:Guard Puzzle.jpg|thumb|right|A visual solution to the puzzle <small>(←,↓,→,→,↑,←,↑,↑,←,↓,↓,→,↑)</small>]]
==={{TP|-}}===
Before entering the final forest area where the Master Sword is hidden, one last puzzle awaits. Here, Wolf Link must howl "Zelda's Lullaby" once again to active two guardian statues. These statues will ask that Link solve their puzzle in order to enter the "true" Sacred Grove, which is where the Master Sword sleeps.<ref>{{Cite|We are guardians of this land... Guide us to where we once stood. Only then can you enter the true Sacred Grove...|Guardian Statue|TP}}</ref> The two guards that oversee the entrance to the Master Sword area have dislocated themselves and expect Wolf Link to place them in their respective positions again. The puzzle has the following rules: when Wolf Link moves one step from one tile to another, so do the statues, albeit in different directions. Link has to move in a way that ''both'' statues return to their respective tiles at the same time. The statues can't stand on the same tile, so they bounce against each other if this is about to happen. Should Link and a statue end up on the same tile, Link will be "crushed" and the puzzle will start over.
The Sacred Grove is located deep within the [[Faron Province]] and adjacent to the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}} in {{TP}}. It is first visited after [[Princess Zelda]] tells Link that the only way his curse will break is by finding the Master Sword.<ref>{{Cite|Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword.|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref> Upon entering the Grove, [[Wolf Link]] must howl "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]" at the [[Howling Stone]] to make [[Skull Kid]] appear, who will open a new path further into the forest. From this point on, Link must chase Skull Kid as he traverses through the forest area while avoiding his [[Puppet]]s. After finding Skull Kid three times, he will retreat into a new area of the Sacred Grove, which is surrounded by ruins. By striking him three more times, he will vanish and open up the passage to the section that once was where the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]] stood.


There are 60 unique ways to solve the puzzle. Due to its vertical symmetry, half of these combinations simply swap left and right.
Before entering the final forest area where the Master Sword is hidden, Wolf Link must howl "Zelda's Lullaby" once again to activate two guardian statues, known simply as {{Plural|TPHD|Giant|link}}. These statues will ask that Link solve their puzzle in order to enter the true Sacred Grove.<ref>{{Cite|We are guardians of this land... Guide us to where we once stood. Only then can you enter the true {{Color|TPHD Red|Sacred Grove}}...|Giant|TPHD}}</ref> After Link completes the puzzle, the guards will yield passage to the location of the Master Sword. When Wolf Link approaches it, [[Zant]]'s curse breaks, allowing him to return to his [[Hylian]] form and proceed to retrieve the Master Sword from the [[Pedestal of Time]].<ref>{{Cite|The sword accepted you as its master...|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>


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As Link is searching for the missing [[Mirror Shard]]s, the hero must return to the Sacred Grove and once again play hide-and-seek with Skull Kid. Besting the Skull Kid at his own game will make him and his Puppets vanish from the Grove. Once Link returns to the Pedestal of Time, he will briefly thrust the Master Sword in it, removing a guardian statue that was blocking the [[Door of Time]]. Entering through this door allows Link to travel back in time before the Temple of Time fell into ruin.
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After the young hero completes the puzzle, the guards will yield passage to the location of the Master Sword. When Wolf Link approaches the sword, [[Zant]]'s curse will break, allowing Link to return to his [[Hylian]] form and proceed to retrieve the Master Sword from its pedestal.<ref>{{Cite|The sword accepted you as its master...|Midna|TP}}</ref>
During the ending credits, [[The Resistance]] can be seen exploring an area of the Sacred Grove.


Later on in the game, as Link is searching for the missing [[Mirror Shard]]s, the young hero must return to the Sacred Grove and once again play hide-and-seek with the Skull Kid. Besting the Skull Kid at his own game will make him and his Puppets vanish from the forest for the rest of the game. Once Link returns to the Pedestal of Time, he will briefly thrust the Master Sword in the pedestal, removing a guardian statue that was blocking the supposed [[Door of Time]]. Entering through this door will allow Link to travel back in time before the Temple of Time fell into ruin.
==={{ALBW|-}}===
The Sacred Grove is located in the northern portion of the [[Lost Woods]] in {{ALBW}}. Link can enter the Grove after following the [[Poe]]s in the Woods. Once he has obtained the three Pendants of Virtue, Link can pull the Master Sword from its pedestal, causing the fog and Poes to disappear. The Sacred Grove is home of various animals such as [[Bird]]s. After defeating [[Yuga Ganon]], the hero returns the Master Sword to its resting place in the Grove during the ending credits. In [[Hero Mode]], he gathers alongside Princess Zelda and the seven [[Sage]]s after returning the Master Sword.


During the ending credits, [[The Resistance]] can be seen exploring an area of the Sacred Grove.
==Other Appearances==
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Sacred Grove appears as a Defender Mode scenario in the [[Stage Finale]] of {{LCT}}. During it, Link stands fixed in place and must eliminate enemies from all around him. [[Skull Kid]] appears and conjures his [[Puppet]] army. He will flash green to offer the automatic firing upgrade which takes down the large number of Puppets that appear. Skull Kid will warp to various niches in the surrounding landscape to protect himself.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Ambig|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Link's Crossbow Training''===
The Sacred Grove appears as the resting place for the [[Master Sword]] which resides inside a chamber in the [[Temple of the Sacred Sword]]. The chamber itself is also a Keep known as the Sacred Pedestal, due to the fact it holds the Sacred Pedestal of the Master Sword.  
The Sacred Grove appears as a '''Defender Mode''' scenario in [[Stage Finale]] of ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''. Link again stands fixed in place and must eliminate enemies from all around him. [[Skull Kid]] appears and conjures his [[puppet]] army. Skull Kid himself will flash green to offer the automatic firing upgrade which is useful for taking down the large number of Puppets that appear. As with {{TP|-}}, Skull Kid will warp to various niches in the surrounding landscape to protect himself.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Ambig|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:MissingWoods4.jpg|right|thumb|150px|An early screenshot of the Sacred Grove.]]
*During development of {{TP|-}}, Link would howl in his Wolf form to startle the statues into moving instead of solving a puzzle.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Originally, Link would howl in his beast form to startle the statues into moving. In the final game, however, players must solve a puzzle.|book= {{HH}}|publisher= Dark Horse|page= 199}}</ref>
*The statue guardians bear a resemblance to another statue found in a screenshot of {{TP|-}} while in its early development.
**Interestingly, they also bear a slight resemblance in their awakened forms to the [[Guardian#Skyward Sword|Guardian]]s seen throughout the [[Silent Realm]] in {{SS|-}}, both in coloration and due to the staffs they both wield.
*The forest in the area of the Pedestal of Time resembles the Lost Woods from the introduction of {{MM}}. It can be accessed via a hack. See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28Q0tv8qkI&feature=related here] for more details.
*The Sacred Grove's ruins bear a comparable resemblance to the ruined [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]] entrance in the [[Sacred Forest Meadow]] in {{OoT}}. The Sacred Grove and the Sacred Forest Meadow also share the same name in Japanese.
*With use of hacks to make Link float beside the statue guardians' heads, regular enemy music can be heard. This could indicate that these statues were once going to appear as enemies, or it could possibly just be a glitch.
*In a beta version of the game, Link would howl in his beast form to startle the statues into moving. This of course was changed as seen in the game. <ref>{{Cite book|quote= Originally, Link would howl in his beast form to startle the statues into moving. In the final game, however, players must solve a puzzle.|book= {{HH}} |publisher= Dark Horse|page= 199}}</ref>
*The background music for the Sacred Grove is a remixed version of "[[Saria's Song]]".


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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The Sacred Grove shares its Japanese name with the [[Sacred Forest Meadow]] from {{OoT}}.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Sacred Grove 2.jpg|The Sacred Grove in {{TP|-}}
File:ALTTP-Master Sword2.png|{{Term|ALttP|Link}} pulling the {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword}} from its pedestal in the {{Term|ALttP|Sacred Grove}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove 3.jpg|The Sacred Grove in {{TP|-}}
File:ALTTP-Master Sword3.png|The {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword}} resting in the {{Term|ALttP|Sacred Grove}} from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove 4.jpg|The Sacred Grove in {{TP|-}}
File:Linkmastersword-01.png|{{Term|ALttP|Link}} leaving the {{Term|ALttP|Sacred Grove}} during the credits of {{ALttP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove Inner.jpg|The inner portion of the Sacred Grove in {{TP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove 2.jpg|A portion of the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove Inner 2.jpg|The Master Sword resting in the [[Pedestal of Time]] as seen during the {{TP|-}}<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ending
File:Sacred Grove 3.jpg|A portion of the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove 4.jpg|A portion of the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove Inner.jpg|A portion of the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Sacred Grove Inner 2.jpg|The {{Term|TP|Master Sword}} resting in the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:MissingWoods4.jpg|An early version of the {{Term|TP|Sacred Grove}} from {{TP|-}}
File:ALBW Link Obtaining Master Sword.jpg|{{Term|ALBW|Link}} raising the {{Term|ALBW|Master Sword}} in the {{Term|ALBW|Sacred Grove}} from {{ALBW|-}}<br/>{{Small|{{3D Image}}}}
File:ALBW Sages Ending.png|{{Term|ALBW|Link}}, {{Term|ALBW|Princess Zelda}}, and the {{Plural|ALBW|Sage}} gathering in the {{Term|ALBW|Sacred Grove}} during the {{Term|ALBW|Hero Mode}} ending of {{ALBW|-}}
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==See Also==
*[[Sacred Grove (Theme)]]


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Latest revision as of 04:27, 28 August 2023

This article is about the recurring area in The Legend of Zelda series. For the area in Ocarina of Time, see Sacred Forest Meadow.

The Sacred Grove,(ALttP | TP | ALBW | LCT)[1][2][3] also known as the Ancient Grove,(TP)[4] is a recurring location in the The Legend of Zelda series.

Features and Overview

A Link to the Past

The Sacred Grove is located in the northern portion of the Lost Woods in A Link to the Past. Both the Grove and Woods are covered in fog when Link enters. Once the hero pulls the Master Sword from its pedestal after obtaining the three Pendants of Virtue, the fog will disappear. The Sacred Grove is home to various animals, such as Squirrels. After defeating Ganon, Link returns the Master Sword to its pedestal in the Grove during the ending credits.

Twilight Princess

The Sacred Grove is located deep within the Faron Province and adjacent to the Forest Temple in Twilight Princess. It is first visited after Princess Zelda tells Link that the only way his curse will break is by finding the Master Sword.[5] Upon entering the Grove, Wolf Link must howl "Zelda's Lullaby" at the Howling Stone to make Skull Kid appear, who will open a new path further into the forest. From this point on, Link must chase Skull Kid as he traverses through the forest area while avoiding his Puppets. After finding Skull Kid three times, he will retreat into a new area of the Sacred Grove, which is surrounded by ruins. By striking him three more times, he will vanish and open up the passage to the section that once was where the Temple of Time stood.

Before entering the final forest area where the Master Sword is hidden, Wolf Link must howl "Zelda's Lullaby" once again to activate two guardian statues, known simply as Giants. These statues will ask that Link solve their puzzle in order to enter the true Sacred Grove.[6] After Link completes the puzzle, the guards will yield passage to the location of the Master Sword. When Wolf Link approaches it, Zant's curse breaks, allowing him to return to his Hylian form and proceed to retrieve the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time.[7]

As Link is searching for the missing Mirror Shards, the hero must return to the Sacred Grove and once again play hide-and-seek with Skull Kid. Besting the Skull Kid at his own game will make him and his Puppets vanish from the Grove. Once Link returns to the Pedestal of Time, he will briefly thrust the Master Sword in it, removing a guardian statue that was blocking the Door of Time. Entering through this door allows Link to travel back in time before the Temple of Time fell into ruin.

During the ending credits, The Resistance can be seen exploring an area of the Sacred Grove.

A Link Between Worlds

The Sacred Grove is located in the northern portion of the Lost Woods in A Link Between Worlds. Link can enter the Grove after following the Poes in the Woods. Once he has obtained the three Pendants of Virtue, Link can pull the Master Sword from its pedestal, causing the fog and Poes to disappear. The Sacred Grove is home of various animals such as Birds. After defeating Yuga Ganon, the hero returns the Master Sword to its resting place in the Grove during the ending credits. In Hero Mode, he gathers alongside Princess Zelda and the seven Sages after returning the Master Sword.

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

The Sacred Grove appears as a Defender Mode scenario in the Stage Finale of Link's Crossbow Training. During it, Link stands fixed in place and must eliminate enemies from all around him. Skull Kid appears and conjures his Puppet army. He will flash green to offer the automatic firing upgrade which takes down the large number of Puppets that appear. Skull Kid will warp to various niches in the surrounding landscape to protect himself.

Hyrule Warriors

The Sacred Grove appears as the resting place for the Master Sword which resides inside a chamber in the Temple of the Sacred Sword. The chamber itself is also a Keep known as the Sacred Pedestal, due to the fact it holds the Sacred Pedestal of the Master Sword.

Trivia

  • During development of Twilight Princess, Link would howl in his Wolf form to startle the statues into moving instead of solving a puzzle.[8]

Nomenclature

The Sacred Grove shares its Japanese name with the Sacred Forest Meadow from Ocarina of Time.

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
マスターソードの森 (Masutā Sōdo no Mori)[10]Master Sword Woods
The Italian Republic
Italian
Foresta Sacra[9]Sacred Forest
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References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 27 (ALttP | ALBW)
  2. "Only then can you enter the true Sacred Grove..." — Giant (Twilight Princess HD)
  3. "Sacred Grove: Defender
    Skull Kid's creating havoc with his army of Puppets. Take them down!
    " — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  4. "One is in an ancient grove..." — Sage (Twilight Princess HD)
  5. "Head for the sacred grove that lies deep within the lands guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted by the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
  6. "We are guardians of this land... Guide us to where we once stood. Only then can you enter the true Sacred Grove..." — Giant (Twilight Princess HD)
  7. "The sword accepted you as its master..." — Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  8. "Originally, Link would howl in his beast form to startle the statues into moving. In the final game, however, players must solve a puzzle." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse, pg. 199)
  9. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 27
  10. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 2, 3

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