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==Enemies and Traps==
==Enemies and Traps==
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File:LADX Blade Trap Sprite.png|[[Blade Trap]]
File:LADX Blade Trap Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Blade Trap|link}}
File:LADX Face Lamp Sprite.png|[[Face Lamp]]
File:LADX Face Lamp Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Face Lamp|link}}
File:LADX Goomba Sprite.png|[[Goomba]]
File:LADX Goomba Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Goomba|link}}
File:LADX Hardhat Beetle Sprite.png|[[Hardhat Beetle]]
File:LADX Hardhat Beetle Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Hardhat Beetle|link}}
File:LADX Keese Sprite.png|[[Keese]]
File:LADX Keese Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Keese|link}}
File:LADX Mini-Moldorm Sprite.png|[[Mini-Moldorm]]
File:LADX Mini-Moldorm Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Mini-Moldorm|link}}
File:LADX Spark Sprite.png|[[Spark]]
File:LADX Spark Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Spark|link}}
File:LADX Spiked Beetle Sprite.png|[[Spiked Beetle]]
File:LADX Spiked Beetle Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Spiked Beetle|link}}
File:LADX Stalfos Yellow Sprite.png|[[Stalfos]]
File:LADX Stalfos Yellow Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Stalfos|link}}
File:LADX Three-of-a-Kind Sprite.png|[[Three-of-a-Kind]]
File:LADX Three-of-a-Kind Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Three-of-a-Kind|link}}
File:LADX Zol Green Sprite.png|[[Zol]]
File:LADX Zol Green Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Zol|link}}
File:LADX Zol Red Sprite.png|[[Zol]]
File:LADX Zol Red Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Zol|link}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This [[Dungeon]] is one of the few Dungeons in {{LA}} where a [[Secret Seashell]] can be found.
*This {{Term|LADX|Dungeon|link}} is one of the few {{Plural|LADX|Dungeons}} in {{LA}} where a {{Term|LADX|Secret Seashell|link}} can be found.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Like all [[Dungeon]]s in {{LA}}, the name of Tail Cave is a reference to its shape, which resembles a [[Moldorm]].<ref name="E Dungeons"/> This is reinforced by the fact that in the Japanese version of {{LA|-}}, [[Mini-Moldorm]]s and Moldorms are known as "Tail" and "Big Tail", respectively.
Like all {{Plural|LADX|Dungeon|link}} in {{LA}}, the name of {{Term|LADX|Tail Cave}} is a reference to its shape, which resembles a {{Term|LADX|Mini-Moldorm|link}}.<ref name="E Dungeons"/> This is reinforced by the fact that in the Japanese version of {{LA|-}}, {{Plural|LADX|Mini-Moldorm}} are known as "Tail".
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:LADX Tail Cave Map.png|[[Map]] of the Tail Cave
File:LADX Tail Cave Map.png|Layout of the {{Term|LADX|Tail Cave}}
File:LADX Rolling Bones.png|[[Link]] in a boss fight with [[Rolling Bones]]
File:LADX Rolling Bones.png|{{Term|LADX|Link}} fighting {{Term|LADX|Rolling Bones}}
File:LADX Moldorm Sprite.png|[[Moldorm]], the [[Dungeon]]'s [[Boss]]
File:LADX Moldorm Sprite.png|{{Term|LADX|Moldorm (Boss)}}, the {{Term|LADX|Dungeon}}'s {{Term|LADX|Boss}}
File:LADX Full Moon Cello.png|Link finding the [[Full Moon Cello]] in the Tail Cave
File:LADX Full Moon Cello.png|{{Term|LADX|Link}} finding the {{Term|LADX|Full Moon Cello}} in the {{Term|LADX|Tail Cave}}
File:LANS Goombas.png|Goombas inside the Tail Cave from {{LA|NS|-}}
File:LANS Goombas.png|{{Plural|LADX|Goomba}} inside the {{Term|LADX|Tail Cave}} from {{LA|NS|-}}
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Revision as of 23:31, 6 April 2019

Template:Dungeon The Tail Cave is the first Dungeon in Link's Awakening.[1]

Entrance to the Tail Cave

The entrance to the Dungeon is located south of Mabe Village and north of Toronbo Shores.[2] In order to open the gate and enter the Dungeon, Link needs to insert the Tail Key found in the Mysterious Forest into the Tale Keyhole which is located in the central Mini-Moldorm statue in front of the Tail Cave.[3] Doing so will cause the bars blocking the entrance to rise up, allowing entry.

Themes and Navigation

Link obtaining Roc's Feather within the Tail Cave

The Dungeon appears to be carved into a cave of pink-colored stone with a floor made up of blue and grey stone. Like other Dungeons in Link's Awakening, Tail Cave is shaped in accordance to its name, resembling Moldorm.[4] It contains 25 different screens and four underground ones which can be accessed by using staircases. Among those rooms, one of them is dedicated to defeating Three-of-a-Kind, while another one holds a Secret Seashells but must first be blasted open using a Bomb.

Deep within Tail Cave, Link comes across Rolling Bones, a Boss that attacks with a Rolling Spike Trap that spans the length of the chamber, hoping to crush Link. Making good use of the Roc's Feather found in Tail Cave, Link is able to jump over the Rolling Spike Trap and slash Rolling Bones with his Sword.[5] With the defeat of Rolling Bones, Link opens the way to Tail Cave's Nightmare guarding the Full Moon Cello, Moldorm.[6]

To defeat Moldorm, Link must strike the tip of its tail several times, each strike causing the beast to increase its pace. Moldorm can knock Link off into a basement where several corpses are hung from chains in the background. Upon Link's triumph over the beast, it disintegrates into nothingness, opening the way to Tail Cave's final chamber which holds the Full Moon Cello.

Enemies and Traps

Trivia

Nomenclature

Like all Dungeons in Link's Awakening, the name of Tail Cave is a reference to its shape, which resembles a Mini-Moldorm.[4] This is reinforced by the fact that in the Japanese version of Link's Awakening, Mini-Moldorms are known as "Tail".

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese テールのほこら (Tēru no Hokora) Tail's Shrine
French-speaking countries French Cave Flagello Flagellum Cave
Germany German Wurmpalast Worm palace

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References

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named E
  2. ↑ {{{game}}} text dump
  3. ↑ {{{game}}} text dump
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 148
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 200
  6. ↑ {{{game}}} text dump
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