The '''Sea of Storms''' is a raging section of the [[Zora Seas]] of [[Labrynna]], found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. It flows into the [[Sea of No Return]], [[Crescent Island#Crescent Strait|Crescent Strait]] and the waters of [[Rolling Ridge]]. In the present, it no longer reaches Rolling Ridge, the construction of [[Yoll Graveyard]] and the natural development of land having blocked it off.
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The {{Term/Store|Sea of Storms||Series, OoA}} is a raging section of the oceans of [[Labrynna]] in {{OoA}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 255}}</ref> It is located east of the [[Zora Seas]], and west of [[Crescent Island]] and [[Crescent Island#Crescent Strait|Crescent Strait]]. To the north is the [[South Shore]].
The Sea of Storms is characterized by strong whirlpools and deep water, unsailable without a [[Charts|chart]]. However, mermaids and [[Zoras]] are capable of swimming through the water, whereas even monsters have failed to make a home in these deadly waters. Considering the dangers of the Sea of Storms, the one entrance into the ring of whirlpools which is not blocked by a whirlpool is instead blocked by a Zora guard. Under order of [[King Zora]], none but the hero of the Zora, signaled by the [[Zora Scale]], may enter.
==Overview==
Like the rest of the oceanic area of Labrynna, the Sea of Storms is fed by a river that runs across the map. In the past, the source of the water comes from [[Rolling Ridge]]. However, in the present time it seems the construction of [[Yoll Graveyard]] and the natural development of land have changed the flow of the river, which now originates from the northern [[Nuun Highlands]]. It flows into the [[Sea of No Return]] and [[Crescent Island#Crescent Strait|Crescent Strait]].
Over the years, the Sea of Storms has grown stronger; more whirlpools exist in the present, than in the past. However, the whirlpools of the present have also receded, pulling tightly together. It is uncertain why this is so.
[[File:Oracle Of Ages - Sea Of Storms (Past).png|thumb|left|180px|The Sea of Storms in the past]]
Lost in the Sea of Storms, the [[Piratian]]s sailed until Link came. The [[Captain]] eagerly took the Zora's Scale in exchange for the [[Tokay Eyeball]], sure that with the Scale, he and his crew could escape the seas. Although correct, it is unknown how he actually did so.
The Sea of Storms is characterized by its violent and unforgiving waters. The sea itself is surrounded by a ring of [[whirlpool]]s, which will swallow [[Link]] up if he gets near.<ref>{{Cite|The seas beyond here swallow up all who venture into them--the Sea of Storms!|Zora|OoA}}</ref> The only way to get inside the ring of whirlpools is via an underwater entrance in the past, which is guarded by a Zora. Therefore, Link must have the [[Mermaid Suit]] in order to access the center of the Sea of Storms. To bypass the guard, Link must present him the [[Zora Scale]] bestowed upon the hero by a [[Zora]] after cleansing the [[Zora Seas]] of evil.<ref>{{Cite|You have done so much for us! Our seas are clean and all is well! I offer you our symbol of heroism--the Zora Scale!|Zora|OoA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The Zora Scale? So you're Link! You may pass!|Zora|OoA}}</ref>
=The Dirty Sea of Storms=
On the Sea of Storms, Link will come across the ship of the [[Piratian]]s, who are stranded on the Sea of Storms.<ref>{{Cite|Sailin' the seas is every man's dream! It was great to so gallantly sail off to me dreams... But we got stuck in this Sea o' Storms and can't get out!|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref> Once he boards the ship, he will meet the [[Cap'n]], who will inform the young hero of their plight. Thankfully, Link is able to aid them by giving them the Zora Scale, which is in fact a powerful charm capable of calming the seas.<ref>{{Cite|Har! Ye've got the Zora's Scale sea charm! Aye, that could calm this Sea o' Storms! 'Ow about you give me that Zora's Scale!|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref> As thanks for helping them escape, the Cap'n will give Link the [[Tokay Eyeball]],<ref>{{Cite|Thank'ee! Now we can escape these seas! Take this as a sign o' me thanks! It's the jewel called the Tokay Eyeball!|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref> then sail off to the land of [[Holodrum]], where Link will meet him again in {{OoS}}.<ref>{{Cite|We're off to 'Olodrum, the land o' seasons!|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref> The Tokay Eyeball is used to open a cave on [[Crescent Island]] that leads to the final dungeon of the game, the [[Ancient Tomb]].<ref>{{Cite|(The Tokay Eyeball is) said to be the thing that opens the way to the ancient tomb.|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref>
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The Sea of Storms is normally full of deadly/dirty waters that make most parts of it impassable. Before Link can enter Jabu Jabu's belly, Link must clear the waters to prove himself to King Zora (also to prevent him from dying of illness caused by the tainted sea). He tells Link that more information about how to do so can be found at the library just east of the Zora's Domain. Once Link goes there he will find out that he must go to the past to retrieve a book (that is lost in the present) in order for him to access an item known as [[Fairy Powder]]. Link must go to the past, retrieve the book, and bring it back to the present. Afterwards, he must follow the directions in the book that to cross an invisible maze leading to the Fairy Powder. Once the Fairy Powder is retrieved, Link must go to the past, west of the library and use the hookshot to cross a cliff. There will be a cave where a monster resides. When Link talks to the monster it will tell him that it was once a great fairy and that Fairy Powder can bring it back to it's original form. The monster will then realize that Link is carrying Fairy Powder and ask him to use it. The monster will use the Fairy Powder and reveal herself to truly be a fairy. The fairy will then clean the waters in the past, which also clean the waters in the present. Upon talking to King Zora, the king will acknowledge Link's ability to save the Zora civilization and allow him to enter Jabu Jabu's belly to proceed with his adventure.
In an ordinary game of {{OoA}}, Link will be unable to get inside the ring of whirlpools in the present, thus making it impossible for him to complete the map. However, in a [[Linked Game]] of {{OoA|-}} (when {{OoS|-}} is played first), the entrance to the Sea of Storms will appear in the present instead of the past, as will the Piratians. As such, Link will be able to explore the entire sea. This also means that the Piratians, who have come from Holodrum, will already be acquainted with Link.<ref>{{Cite|Ahoy! It's been a long time! I didn't expect to meet you 'ere! We've come all the way back from 'Olodrum...|Cap'n|OoA}}</ref>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*At the bottom of the sea floor inside the ring of whirlpools, there is a cave which holds a [[Treasure Chest]] containing the unappraised [[Magic Rings#Pegasus Ring|Pegasus Ring]].
*Other than the temporarily present [[Zora]] and Piratians, the Sea of Storms is completely uninhabited, likely due to the hostile environment.
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File:Sea of Storms Underwater (Present).png|An underwater view of the Sea of Storms in the present
File:Sea of Storms Underwater (Past).png|An underwater view of the Sea of Storms in the past
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*Normally, Link would enter the whirlpool ring in the past. However, on a linked game, he enters the whirlpool ring in the present.
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Like the rest of the oceanic area of Labrynna, the Sea of Storms is fed by a river that runs across the map. In the past, the source of the water comes from Rolling Ridge. However, in the present time it seems the construction of Yoll Graveyard and the natural development of land have changed the flow of the river, which now originates from the northern Nuun Highlands. It flows into the Sea of No Return and Crescent Strait.
The Sea of Storms in the past
The Sea of Storms is characterized by its violent and unforgiving waters. The sea itself is surrounded by a ring of whirlpools, which will swallow Link up if he gets near.[2] The only way to get inside the ring of whirlpools is via an underwater entrance in the past, which is guarded by a Zora. Therefore, Link must have the Mermaid Suit in order to access the center of the Sea of Storms. To bypass the guard, Link must present him the Zora Scale bestowed upon the hero by a Zora after cleansing the Zora Seas of evil.[3][4]
On the Sea of Storms, Link will come across the ship of the Piratians, who are stranded on the Sea of Storms.[5] Once he boards the ship, he will meet the Cap'n, who will inform the young hero of their plight. Thankfully, Link is able to aid them by giving them the Zora Scale, which is in fact a powerful charm capable of calming the seas.[6] As thanks for helping them escape, the Cap'n will give Link the Tokay Eyeball,[7] then sail off to the land of Holodrum, where Link will meet him again in Oracle of Seasons.[8] The Tokay Eyeball is used to open a cave on Crescent Island that leads to the final dungeon of the game, the Ancient Tomb.[9]
In an ordinary game of Oracle of Ages, Link will be unable to get inside the ring of whirlpools in the present, thus making it impossible for him to complete the map. However, in a Linked Game of Oracle of Ages (when Oracle of Seasons is played first), the entrance to the Sea of Storms will appear in the present instead of the past, as will the Piratians. As such, Link will be able to explore the entire sea. This also means that the Piratians, who have come from Holodrum, will already be acquainted with Link.[10]
Trivia
At the bottom of the sea floor inside the ring of whirlpools, there is a cave which holds a Treasure Chest containing the unappraised Pegasus Ring.
Other than the temporarily present Zora and Piratians, the Sea of Storms is completely uninhabited, likely due to the hostile environment.
↑"Sailin' the seas is every man's dream! It was great to so gallantly sail off to me dreams... But we got stuck in this Sea o' Storms and can't get out!" — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Har! Ye've got the Zora's Scale sea charm! Aye, that could calm this Sea o' Storms! 'Ow about you give me that Zora's Scale!" — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
↑"Thank'ee! Now we can escape these seas! Take this as a sign o' me thanks! It's the jewel called the Tokay Eyeball!" — Cap'n (Oracle of Ages)
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