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Graveyards, or Cemeteries, are recurring locations in Template:LZS appearing in almost every title.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, the Graveyard is first accessed by correctly navigating through the Lost Woods. It is a bleak, desolate, gray area characterized only by the white tombstones marked with blue crosses. The lone Ghini floating outside is a "ring leader". Slaying that one will slay all others that appear. The strongest sword in the game can be obtained here after Link has twelve Heart Containers in his possession.[1][2]

In the Second Quest, Level 6 can be found beneath a Tombstone.

The Adventure of Link

The Graveyard is located in the Western Hyrule portion of The Adventure of Link, near the coast. Among the regular graves, the King's Tomb is also present. A grave a few steps south from the King's tomb holds a secret entrance to the Island Palace.

A smaller, more desolate Graveyard can be found just south of Death Mountain, which represents the Graveyard from the original The Legend of Zelda. Another Graveyard can be found in Eastern Hyrule, leading to where the Valley of Death is.

A Link to the Past

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The Cemetery from A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Graveyard is also known as the Hyrulean Cemetery and is located just east of the Sanctuary in the Light World. Before the first defeat of Agahnim, the graves are patrolled by Soldiers, and when Link pushes some of the graves, Poes will rise from the bones of the dead. Later, after Agahnim has been defeated the first time, Poes will freely haunt the Graveyard.

A hole can be found under the westernmost grave that leads to part of the Secret Passage. A lone grave surrounded by stones that Link cannot move with the Power Gloves hides a secret tomb that contains the Magic Cape. Link cannot push this grave open, so the Dash Bash must be used. The cave to the north of the Cemetery cannot be reached without first travelling to the Dark World and using the Magic Mirror. Deep within a Piece of Heart can be found.

The Dark World counterpart of the Cemetery is the Ghostly Garden.

Link's Awakening

A four-screen Graveyard can be found on Koholint Island in Link's Awakening. In each portion, one Ghini floats around and more will appear if Link touches one of the graves. In the southeast portion, zombies will appear in addition to the Ghinis. In the northwest portion, a Giant Ghini can be found. In the DX version, the Color Dungeon can be found in the southwest section.[3] To the north is the Tabahl Wasteland, and to the west is the Koholint Prairie.

Ocarina of Time

Kakariko's Graveyard is located on its outskirts, and Link must visit it both as a child and as an adult to obtain various important items from beneath the graves, such as the Hookshot. The Graveyard also contains a inaccessible ledge that leads to the Shadow Temple. The Nocturne of Shadow is required to reach it.

Majora's Mask

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Ikana Graveyard from Majora's Mask

Template:Main list The Ikana Graveyard in Majora's Mask is situated to the left upon entering the road to Ikana Canyon.[4] In it, there are numerous Stalchildren and graves.[5] Dampé also makes another appearance, but this time he seems to be completely terrified of ghosts and spirits.[6] In it, there are numerous Stalchildren and graves.[7][8] Link can enter each of the graves that the Stalchildren are guarding on a specific night; however, Link must only enter one of them in order to progress through the game.

There is also a Goron Graveyard in Snowhead that houses the resting place of the Goron hero Darmani. It is here that Link obtains the Goron Mask.[9]

Oracle of Ages

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The Yoll Graveyard from Oracle of Ages

Template:Main list In Oracle of Ages, the present day eastern Labrynna is home to the Yoll Graveyard, a haunted place filled with many dead trees. Ghosts lurk little outside of Spirit's Grave along with the occasional Ghini.

In the same place as Yoll Graveyard in the past lies the Ancient Tomb. Who, or what the Ancient Tomb is tomb to has long since been forgotten. The Ancient Tomb hides in its depths the Falling Star, an Essence of Time.

Oracle of Seasons

The Graveyard in Oracle of Seasons is located next to the Western Coast. It is also infested with Ghinis. Beneath the Graveyard's northwestern masonry work lies the Explorer's Crypt. Next to the masonry, there is a Piece of Heart blocked off by Rock Mushrooms.

The Graveyard is located on a plateau isolated by the sea.[10] To reach it, Link must help the shipwrecked Piratians get their ship back out to sea. Having been on land for so long, the Piratians become seasick and dock their ship in a bay on the Western Coast. Thus, Link can use the ship as a bridge to the Graveyard.[11] To enter it, Link must change the season to summer and climb up a vine on the southern face of the plateau.

Once Link obtains Roc's Cape from Explorer's Crypt, he can enter the Graveyard from a cave in the southeast corner of the plateau. This allows him to enter the area in seasons other than summer, as the Graveyard itself has no Tree Stumps to change seasons with. If Link enters the Graveyard in autumn, he can pluck the Rock Mushrooms and collect the Piece of Heart.

Another Graveyard called the Subrosia Cemetery can be found west of the shipwrecked Piratian Ship.[12] While stranded in Subrosia, the Piratians take up residence in the House of Pirates situated in the Cemetery.

Four Sword Adventures

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The Graveyard from Four Swords Adventures

Main article: The Swamp

The Graveyard in Four Swords Adventures is found in the The Swamp, Near the Fields. Dampé is once again the Graveyard's caretaker.[13] The area is also heavily infested with Poes. The Big Poe is also located in here.

The Minish Cap

Main article: Royal Valley

The Graveyard in The Minish Cap is called Royal Valley and contains that game's version of the Lost Woods.[14] Here Link finds Dampé, who lets him in to the Royal Crypt of King Gustaf.[15][16]

Twilight Princess

Main article: Castle Graveyard

In Twilight Princess, the Graveyard is located behind Kakariko Village. There is also another Graveyard located in Hyrule Castle.

Phantom Hourglass

Main article: Isle of the Dead

In Phantom Hourglass, there is a small Graveyard in the Northwestern part of the Isle of the Dead which was home to nine sages who served under King Mutoh.[17]

Skyward Sword

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The Graveyard from Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, there is a small Graveyard located in Skyloft. When hitting one of the gravestones near the tree at night, the nearby shed door will open. From there, a ladder leads down to Batreaux's house, where Kukiel can be found. During the night, the Graveyard, like the rest of Skyloft, is infested with Keese and Chuchus due to Batreaux's curse.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the Graveyard is located next to the Template:C. Link visits it after he hears Seres screaming from inside the Sanctuary, whose doors were sealed shut. Dampé tells Link of a hidden passageway which he can use to enter the Sanctuary, its entrance being located under one of the gravestones.

Link can also visit the Lorule equivalent of the Graveyard to obtain a Master Ore needed to upgrade the Master Sword.

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References

  1. "MEET THE OLD MAN AT THE GRAVE" — Old Woman (The Legend of Zelda)
  2. "MASTER USING IT AND YOU CAN HAVE THIS" — Old Man (The Legend of Zelda)
  3. "New world of color under the 5 gravestones." — N/A (Link's Awakening)
  4. "Ikana Graveyard ahead." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  5. "As per your orders, sir, we've been guarding these graves closely." — Stalchild (Majora's Mask)
  6. "Ikana Graveyard ahead." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  7. "I am Dampe, the grave keeper, who watches over this graveyard." — Dampé (Majora's Mask)
  8. "All the graves here belong to the family members of the King of Ikana Castle, a place that lies beyond the mountains. Even nowadays, the ghosts come out at night. It is a frightening graveyard." — Dampé (Majora's Mask)
  9. "Ohhhh...It's times like this that make me wish I had taken some of the hot spring water I found when I was digging the hero's grave." — Goron (Majora's Mask)
  10. "Could there be an essence in the cemetery? But how can you cross the sea?" — [[Maku Tree]] (Oracle of Seasons)
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  12. "'Ave you seen our ship? It's over by the graveyard. We 'aven't fixed it, so it's in terrible shape." — Piratian (Oracle of Seasons)
  13. "My name's Dampe. I'm supposed to be the caretaker at this here graveyard." — Dampé (Four Swords Adventures)
  14. "Normal people can't enter the Royal Valley. There's a cryptic forest that leads into it, and people get lost there. The secret to finding your way through is reading all the signs! You'll never make it unless you read each one carefully." — Guard (MC)
  15. "Uhh... don't tell me the new path leads us into a grave...? That means King Gustaf must really have been a...a... Whoa! I just got a chill down my seam!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  16. "My name's Dampé. I'm the gravedigger here. What's that? You were called here by the ghost of a king? That'd be the ancient king of Hyrule who rests here. I've seen him myself. Well, if the king has called you, I can't see any reason not to let you in... Here, take this graveyard key." — Dampé (The Minish Cap)
  17. "The sacred tree grows from the king's chin. West 13 and north 7. The path to the graveyard where the six sages dwell, hidden underground." — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
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