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The Magic Medallions are three objects that give Link to ability to cast destructive spells in Template:ALTTP. Each of the spell Medallions targets every enemy on screen, but each have varying effects, and some enemies are immune to the effects of certain Medallions. All three spells center around using the Master Sword, and as such, they cannot be used unless the Master Sword (or its upgraded versions) are available.

Four Swords Adventures incorporates different medallion versions with only one true use: it is simply tossed onto the battlefield by the Link in possession of it to eradicate an entire area of enemies.

List of Medallions

Ether Medallion

File:Ether Medallion.png

The Ether Medallion is the first and arguably the easiest to obtain of all three, and can be found across a bridge west of the Tower of Hera. A green tablet identical to the one found in front of Desert Palace appears here, and as before, Link requires the Book of Mudora to translate its message. It instructs Link to raise his Master Sword to the heavens. Once he does so, the lightning-based spell is cast, the tablet is destroyed as a result, and the Ether Medallion falls from the sky into the young warrior's hands.

Ether attacks through the atmosphere, as flying enemies appear to be the most affected. Most enemies who aren't destroyed by the initial pulse of lightning and pressure are frozen, as if they were struck by the Ice Rod. Ether's atmosphere-altering capabilities can be used to clear the rain in Misery Mire.

Quake Medallion

File:Quake Medallion.png

At the mouth of the river north of the Palace of Darkness, in a place known as the Lake of Ill Omen, lies a circle of stones in the water. By throwing a rock into this circle, Link will awaken the Catfish, who will offer the Quake Medallion in order to be left alone. Coincidentally, this is the only Medallion without celestial origins, and is the only one Link doesn't activate upon receiving. The oddity of this Medallion could perhaps be to represent that Quake originates from the earth instead of the heavens.

Quake Medallion in Four Swords Adventures

As expected, the Quake Medallion causes an earthquake, resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground below him. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into weak Slime. Using the Quake Medallion near certain trees will cause them to yield various items, as if Link ran into them with his Pegasus Shoes. The Quake Medallion is needed to open the passage to Turtle Rock.

Bombos Medallion

File:Bombos Medallion.png

The Bombos Medallion can be found in the Desert of Mystery, high upon a cliff that can only be reached by traveling to the Dark World and using the Magic Mirror near the swamp. As with Ether, it is obtained via a green tablet which can only be read with the Book of Mudora. Once again, the spell is cast once Link's sword is raised, the tablet is broken afterwards, and the Medallion drops from an unknown origin in the sky.

Bombos Medallion in Four Swords Adventures

The Bombos Medallion is the last obtained, and as such the most powerful of the set. With an enchanted Spin Attack, Link sends out a ring of fire followed by a series of small explosions in all directions. This causes all foes to become inflamed, as if they have been struck with the Fire Rod, and destroys all its targets. Additionally, fewer enemy types are immune. This is the only medallion which is not required for Link to progress through his quest.

Trivia

The three Goddess Spells in Template:OOT could have originated from these Medallions; both are trios, are obtained outside of dungeons, and use up more Magic Power than any other items or abilities in their respective game.
The effect of the Quake Medallion is similar to that of the Spell Spell from Template:AOL in that the Spell turns enemies not immune to its effects into Bots.
The symbol on the Bombos Medallion resembles the symbol on the Forest Medallion from Ocarina of Time.
In the German version of Four Swords Adventures, each medallion is associated to an element: the Ether, Quake, and Bombos Medallions are instead known as the Air, Earth, and Fire Medallions, respectively. In France and Italy, the Bombos Medallion is known as the "Flame Medallion."
In A Link to the Past, the colors on the Bombos Medallion's sprite are reversed compared to the other two.

Gallery

The Ether Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
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The Bombos Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
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The Quake Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
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Ether Medallion artwork
Bombos Medallion Art.png

Bombos Medallion artwork
Quake Medallion Art.png

Quake Medallion artwork
Ether Medallion manual artwork.png

Ether Medallion artwork
Bombos Medallion manual artwork.png

Bombos Medallion artwork
Quake Medallion manual artwork.png

Quake Medallion artwork

Template:See Also

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
Language		Ether Medallion	Quake Medallion	Bombos Medallion
	Japanese		シェイク	ボンバー
	French	Médaillon d'Éther	Médaillon des Secousses	Médaillon des Flammes
	German	Luft-Medaillon	Erde-Medaillon	Feuer-Medaillon
	Italian		Medaglione Sisma	Medaglione Fiamma
	Spanish	Medallón Ether	Medallón Temblor	Medallón Llamarada

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+{{Item
-In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', a handful of destructive spells came in the form of three golden '''Medallions'''.  Each of the spell Medallions targets every enemy on screen, but each have varying effects, and some enemies are immune to the effects of certain Medallions.  All three spells center around using the [[Master Sword]], and as such, they cannot be used if the Master Sword (or its upgraded versions) are unavailable.
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+The '''Magic Medallions''' are three objects that give [[Link]] to ability to cast destructive spells in {{ALTTP}}. Each of the spell Medallions targets every enemy on screen, but each have varying effects, and some enemies are immune to the effects of certain Medallions. All three spells center around using the [[Master Sword]], and as such, they cannot be used unless the Master Sword (or its upgraded versions) are available.
-The three [[Spells of Ocarina of Time|Goddess Spells]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' could have originated from these Medallions; both are trios, are obtained outside of dungeons, and use up more Magic Power than any other items or abilities in their respective game.
-''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' incorporates different medallion versions with only one true use: it is simply tossed onto the battlefield by the Link in possession of it to eradicate an entire area of enemies.
+{{FSA}} incorporates different medallion versions with only one true use: it is simply tossed onto the battlefield by the Link in possession of it to eradicate an entire area of enemies.
-==Ether Medallion==
+==List of Medallions==
+===Ether Medallion===
-[[File: Ether Medallion Sprite LttP.gif|left]] [[File:Ether_Medallion.png|right]] The Ether Medallion is the first and arguably the easiest to obtain of all three, and can be found across a bridge west of the [[Tower of Hera]].  A green tablet identical to the one found in front of [[Desert Palace]] appears here, and as before, Link requires the [[Book of Mudora]] to translate its message.  It instructs [[Link]] to raise his [[Master Sword]] to the heavens.  Once he does so, the lightning-based spell is cast, the tablet is destroyed as a result, and the Ether Medallion falls from the sky into the young warrior's hands.
+[[File:Ether.png|Ether Medallion|left]]
+[[File:Ether Medallion.png|right]] The '''Ether Medallion''' is the first and arguably the easiest to obtain of all three, and can be found across a bridge west of the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]]. A green tablet identical to the one found in front of [[Desert Palace (A Link to the Past)|Desert Palace]] appears here, and as before, Link requires the [[Book of Mudora]] to translate its message. It instructs [[Link]] to raise his [[Master Sword]] to the heavens. Once he does so, the lightning-based spell is cast, the tablet is destroyed as a result, and the Ether Medallion falls from the sky into the young warrior's hands.
-Ether attacks the atmosphere, as flying enemies appear most susceptible to its damage.  Most enemies who aren't destroyed by the initial blast of lightning and aura are frozen, as if they were struck by the [[Ice Rod]].  Ether's atmosphere-altering capabilities can be used to clear the rain in [[Misery Mire]].
+Ether attacks through the atmosphere, as flying enemies appear to be the most affected. Most enemies who aren't destroyed by the initial pulse of lightning and pressure are frozen, as if they were struck by the [[Ice Rod]]. Ether's atmosphere-altering capabilities can be used to clear the rain in [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]].
-==Quake Medallion==
+===Quake Medallion===
+[[File:Quake.png|Quake Medallion|left]]
-[[File: Quake Medallion Sprite LttP.gif|left]] [[File:Quake_Medallion.png|right]] At the mouth of the river north of the [[Palace of Darkness]], in a place known as the [[Lake of Ill Omen]], lies a circle of stones in the water.  By throwing a rock into this circle, Link will awaken a massive fish, who will offer the Quake Medallion (シェイク, ''Shake'') in order to be left alone.  Coincidentally, this is the only Medallion obtained without celestial origins, and is the only one Link doesn't activate upon receiving.  The oddity of this Medallion could perhaps be to represent that Quake originates from the earth instead of the heavens.
+[[File:Quake Medallion.png|right]]
+At the mouth of the river north of the [[Palace of Darkness]], in a place known as the [[Lake of Ill Omen]], lies a circle of stones in the water. By throwing a rock into this circle, Link will awaken the [[Catfish]], who will offer the '''Quake Medallion''' in order to be left alone. Coincidentally, this is the only Medallion without celestial origins, and is the only one Link doesn't activate upon receiving. The oddity of this Medallion could perhaps be to represent that Quake originates from the earth instead of the heavens.
+[[File:Quake Sprite FSA.png|Quake Medallion in Four Swords Adventures|left]]
-Expectedly, Quake causes an Earthquake, resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground below him.  It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into weak [[Slime]].  Quake is needed to open the passage to [[Turtle Rock]].
+As expected, the Quake Medallion causes an earthquake, resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground below him. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into weak [[Slime]]. Using the Quake Medallion near certain trees will cause them to yield various items, as if Link ran into them with his [[Pegasus Boots|Pegasus Shoes]]. The Quake Medallion is needed to open the passage to [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]].
-==Bombos Medallion==
-[[File: Bombos Medallion Sprite LttP.gif|left]] [[File:Bombos Medallion.png|right]] The Bombos Medallion (ボンバー, ''Bomber'') can be found in the [[Desert of Mystery]], high upon a cliff that can only be reached by traveling to the Dark World and using the [[Magic Mirror]] near the swamp. As with Ether, it is obtained via a green tablet which can only be read with the [[Book of Mudora]]. Once again, the spell is cast once Link's sword is raised, the tablet is broken afterwards, and the Medallion drops from an unknown origin in the sky.
+===Bombos Medallion===
-The Bombos Medallion is the last which can be obtained, and is fittingly the most destructively powerful of three.  With an enchanted [[Spin Attack]], Link sends out a ring of fire followed by a series of small explosions in all directions.  This causes all foes to become lit aflame, as if they have been struck with the [[Fire Rod]], and destroys all its targets. Bombos does not simply disable its targets like the other two Medallions, and targets more enemy types than either.
+[[File:Bombos.png|Bombos Medallion|left]]
+[[File:Bombos Medallion.png|right]] The '''Bombos Medallion''' can be found in the [[Desert of Mystery]], high upon a cliff that can only be reached by traveling to the Dark World and using the [[Magic Mirror]] near the swamp. As with Ether, it is obtained via a green tablet which can only be read with the [[Book of Mudora]]. Once again, the spell is cast once Link's sword is raised, the tablet is broken afterwards, and the Medallion drops from an unknown origin in the sky.
+[[File:Bombos Sprite FSA.png|Bombos Medallion in Four Swords Adventures|left]]
-The [[Symbols|symbol]] on the Bombos Medallion resembles the symbol on the [[Sage Medallions#Forest Medallion|Forest Medallion]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
+The Bombos Medallion is the last obtained, and as such the most powerful of the set.  With an enchanted [[Spin Attack]], Link sends out a ring of [[fire]] followed by a series of small explosions in all directions.  This causes all foes to become inflamed, as if they have been struck with the [[Fire Rod]], and destroys all its targets. Additionally, fewer enemy types are immune. This is the only medallion which is not required for Link to progress through his quest.
-<center>{{Names
- | English= Bombos Medalion, Quake Medallion
+==Trivia==
- | Japanese=
+*The three [[Spells of Ocarina of Time|Goddess Spells]] in {{OOT}} could have originated from these Medallions; both are trios, are obtained outside of dungeons, and use up more Magic Power than any other items or abilities in their respective game.
- | Spanish= Medallón llamarada, Medallón temblor
+*The effect of the Quake Medallion is similar to that of the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Spell|Spell Spell]] from {{AOL}} in that the Spell turns enemies not immune to its effects into [[Bot]]s.
- | Spanish(LA)=
+*The [[Symbols|symbol]] on the Bombos Medallion resembles the symbol on the [[Medallions#Forest Medallion|Forest Medallion]] from ''Ocarina of Time''.
- | Spanish(SP)=
+*In the German version of ''Four Swords Adventures'', each medallion is associated to an element: the Ether, Quake, and Bombos Medallions are instead known as the Air, Earth, and Fire Medallions, respectively. In France and Italy, the Bombos Medallion is known as the "Flame Medallion."
- | French= Médaillon des Flammes,  Médaillon des Secousses
+*In ''A Link to the Past'', the colors on the Bombos Medallion's sprite are reversed compared to the other two.
- | French(CA)=
- | French(FR)=
+==Gallery==
- | German= Feuer-Medaillon, Erde-Medaillon
+<gallery>
- | Italian=  Medaglione Fiamma, Medaglione Sisma
+File:Ether.png|The Ether Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
-   }}</center>
+File:Bombos.png|The Bombos Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
+File:Quake.png|The Quake Medallion, as seen when Link first obtains it
+File:Ether Medallion Art.png|Ether Medallion artwork
+File:Bombos Medallion Art.png|Bombos Medallion artwork
+File:Quake Medallion Art.png|Quake Medallion artwork
+File:Ether_Medallion_manual_artwork.png|Ether Medallion artwork
+File:Bombos Medallion manual artwork.png|Bombos Medallion artwork
+File:Quake Medallion manual artwork.png|Quake Medallion artwork
+</gallery>
+{{See Also|Medallions}}
+{{Names Table
+|name1= Ether Medallion
+|name2= Quake Medallion
+|name3= Bombos Medallion
+|ja1=
+|ja2= {{exp|Shake|シェイク}}
+|ja3= {{exp|Bomber|ボンバー}}
+|es1= {{exp|Ether Medallion|Medallón Ether}}
+|es2= {{exp|Tremor Medallion|Medallón Temblor}}
+|es3= {{exp|Flare Medallion|Medallón Llamarada}}
+|fr1= {{exp|Ether Medallion|Médaillon d'Éther}}
+|fr2= {{exp|Quake Medallion|Médaillon des Secousses}}
+|fr3= {{exp|Flame Medallion|Médaillon des Flammes}}
+|de1= {{exp|Air Medallion|Luft-Medaillon}}
+|de2= {{exp|Earth Medallion|Erde-Medaillon}}
+|de3= {{exp|Fire Medallion|Feuer-Medaillon}}
+|it1=
+|it2= {{exp|Quake Medallion|Medaglione Sisma}}
+|it3= {{exp|Flame Medallion|Medaglione Fiamma}}
+|ko1=
+|ko2=
+|ko3=
+}}
+<br>
+{{Abilities}}
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 [[Category:Spells]]
 [[Category:Abilities]]
+[[Category:Symbols]]
+[[Category:Weapons]]

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