Rod of Seasons
From Zelda Wiki.org
| Rod of Seasons | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Game(s) | Oracle of Seasons |
| Use(s) | Changing the seasons |
In Oracle of Seasons, the Rod of Seasons is a magical tool that is kept in the Temple of Seasons. After an unfortunate series of events, the Season Spirits in the Temple of Seasons give the Rod to Link.
If the holder of this rod stands on a tree stump then swinging it will cause the seasons to change. To change the seasons, however, each Season Spirit must be visited to obtain each of the Season Powers. The Power of Winter is the first Season Power obtained, and allows the carrier, Link, to change the seasons to Winter. The Power of Summer is second, the Power of Spring is third, and the Power of Autumn is last.
Seasons
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons incorporated all four seasons as a gameplay mechanic. Din, the actual Oracle of Seasons[1] had been kidnapped by Onox, thus throwing the seasons into chaos.[2] The Rod of Seasons can be used to control the seasons after being empowered by each of the four Season Spirits from the Temple of Seasons.
In Winter, three things happen:[3]
- Some trees lose their leaves and become thinner, allowing Link to pass under them.
- Some ponds, lakes, and rivers freeze over, allowing Link to walk over them.
- Snowdrifts pile up in some places. They can act as a bridge between two places, or as a barrier, preventing Link from continuing.
In Summer, two things happen:[4]
- Some ponds, lakes, and rivers dry up, allowing Link to explore the riverbed.
- Vines grow in vertical crevices in walls. Link can climb these to access higher places.
In Spring, three things happen: [5]
- Some ponds, lakes, and rivers flood from melting ice, raising the water level and covering brambles and other barriers, and allowing some waterways to be navigable without the flippers.
- Flowers that were rock hard during the other seasons bloom in spring. Regular flowers can now be chopped down.
- In some places, Baba Buds-like flowers bloom. These can be used to rocket Link into the air, granting him access to high ledges.
In Autumn, two things happen:[6]
- Mushrooms that were rock hard during the other seasons are now ripe for picking when equipped with the Power Bracelet.
- Leaves fall and cover holes in the ground. Link can walk over leaf-covered holes, but if he stands on one too long he will fall through.
.png) Holodrum in winter. Note how the tree has lost its leaves. |
.png) Holodrum in summer. The vine can be climbed. |
.png) Holodrum in spring. Note the flowers that have grown. |
.png) Holodrum in autumn. The mushroom can be picked up. |
References
- ↑ "I've found you Din! You can't deceive me by disguising yourself as a dancer. I am Onox, General of Darkness! Now reveal yourself, Oracle of Seasons!" (Oracle of Seasons manual)
- ↑ "When Onox carried off the Oracle of Seasons from the land of Holodrum, the seasons fell into chaos and the land was deprived of the bountiful gifts of nature." (Oracle of Seasons manual)
- ↑ "Winter brings heavy snows and cold temperatures that can freeze lakes and rivers. In winter, some trees will be completely free of leaves." (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 32)
- ↑ "In summer, some lakes dry up under the hot sun. Many plats like vines grow particularly well in this season." (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 32)
- ↑ "Spring is the season when snow and ice thaw and many flowers start to blossom. The buds of some flowers are hard as rocks until they blossom in spring." (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 32)
- ↑ "Autumn leaves fall to the ground and cover holes. In this season, you can even pick mushrooms that are rock-hard the rest of they year." (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 32)
