Poison Moth's Lair

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The Poison Moth's Lair,[1] also known as Level 3,[2] is the third Dungeon in Oracle of Seasons. Deep within this dungeon lies the third Essence of Nature, the Bright Sun.

Entrance to the Lair

The entrance to Poison Moth's Lair is carved into a rock wall within the Spool Swamp, fittingly surrounded by carvings of a moth. To access the swamp, Link requires Ricky's aid. This requires that he obtain Ricky's Gloves by defeating Blaino in a boxing match, which is how Ricky lost his gloves to begin with.[3][4] To reach the lower areas of the swamp, where the dungeon is found, Link must open the floodgates within the swamp using the Floodgate Key obtained from the Floodgate Keeper's house.

To reach the entrance to the dungeon, Link must climb the vines up to the opening in the rock face. However, since these Vines grow only in summer, Link must first acquire the power of the Spirit of Summer for his Rod of Seasons. Therefore, Link must return to the Temple of Seasons in Subrosia. The nearby portal to Subrosia is surrounded by pitfalls, high cliffs, and deep waters, which Link will need the help of one of his animal companions to traverse (either Ricky, Dimitri, or Moosh, depending on which flute Link obtained earlier on).

Themes and Navigation

Owl Stones

Good defense is the best offense against spikes.

In water, it is invincible...

Jumping up and on will send you even higher.

The third dungeon of Oracle of Seasons features sickly green floors and pale blue walls. The dungeon is composed of two floors, with two side-scrolling basement areas that lead to isolated rooms of the dungeon. Gaping Pits on the second floor of the dungeon allow Link to drop down back into the first floor.

Only two Small Keys are found throughout the whole dungeon (plus the Boss Key). As in all the other dungeon of the game, there is also a Treasure Chest containing a Gasha Seed. In a room with shifting floors lies the dungeon's main Item, Roc's Feather, guarded by a Blade Trap and Arm Mimics. The Roc's Feather allows Link to jump across gaps and reach new areas of the dungeon. The Roc's Feather also allows Link to jump onto Trampolines found within the dungeon, rocketing him up through the holes in the ceiling to the second floor.

The mini boss of the dungeon is Omuai, a trio of squids in shallow water. The boss of the Poison Moth's Lair is Mothula, hence the name of the dungeon. If Link falls through the gaps in the floors while fighting Mothula, he will drop back into the first floor of the dungeon. He will have to jump on a Trampoline to return and restart the battle. After defeating Mothula, Link receives the standard Heart Container and the Essence of Nature he was searching for.

Enemies

Minibosses

Bosses

  1. These Enemies will continue to be summoned until Mothula is defeated.

Treasure Chests

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Past a maze of objects that can be moved using the Power Bracelet in a southeastern room in B1F

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OoS Bomb Sprite.png
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Appears after two Mini-Moldorms are defeated in 1F north of the Stairs leading down to B1F

Treasure Chest
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North of the Stairs leading to B1F, through a Cracked Wall identical to the Lair's standard walls

Treasure Chest
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In a Water-filled room accessible by the Stairs in 1F's western room

Treasure Chest
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Appears in a 1F room filled with Sand that pushes Link around when four Arm-Mimics are defeated

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In the northernmost 1F room, accessible by bouncing on a Trampoline next to an Owl Stone in B1F

Treasure Chest
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In an isolated 1F room accessible by a Trampoline in B1F's northeastern room

Treasure Chest
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On a ledge in an eastern B1F room

Treasure Chest
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Near a Pit in a room with a Big Blade in west B1F

Treasure ChestContentsNotes

Past a maze of objects that can be moved using the Power Bracelet in a southeastern room in B1F

OoS Bomb Sprite.png

Appears after two Mini-Moldorms are defeated in 1F north of the Stairs leading down to B1F

North of the Stairs leading to B1F, through a Cracked Wall identical to the Lair's standard walls

In a Water-filled room accessible by the Stairs in 1F's western room

Appears in a 1F room filled with Sand that pushes Link around when four Arm-Mimics are defeated

In the northernmost 1F room, accessible by bouncing on a Trampoline next to an Owl Stone in B1F

In an isolated 1F room accessible by a Trampoline in B1F's northeastern room

On a ledge in an eastern B1F room

Near a Pit in a room with a Big Blade in west B1F

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese どくがの巣穴 (Dokuga no Suana) Poison Moth's Nest
France FrenchEU Antre Mites Poison Poison Moth's Lair
Germany German Giftmottenhöhle Poison Moth Cave
Italy Italian Covo Tarma Velenosa
Spain SpanishEU Guarida de la Polilla Venenosa Venomous Moth's Lair

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.

Gallery

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 151
  2. "Level 3
    Poison Moth's Lair
    " — Game Screen (Oracle of Seasons)
  3. "Link! Wow! To think we'd meet here! Spool Swamp is my backyard. If you go south from here, then around and back up, there it is. I'd go with you, but I can't do a thing without my gloves... A guy named Blaino took them when I lost a match to him." — Ricky (Oracle of Seasons)
  4. "Th-those are my gloves! You brought them back? Thank you! In exchange... I'll take you to Spool Swamp. Get in my pouch!" — Ricky (Oracle of Seasons)
  5. Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 25 (OoS)