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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 magic spells. 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.
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{{FSA}} incorporates different Medallion versions. When tossed onto the battlefield by one of the [[Links]], it eradicates all enemies in the entire area.
   
==Ether Medallion==
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==List of Medallions==
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===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.
 
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[[File:Ether.png|left]]
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[[File:Ether Medallion.png|right]]
 
The '''Ether Medallion''' 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]] can be found there. 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, destroying the tablet as a result. Then, the Ether Medallion falls from the sky into Link'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]].
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Ether attacks through the atmosphere, as flying enemies appear to be the most affected. Most enemies who are not 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==
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===Quake Medallion===
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[[File:Quake.png|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 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.
 
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[[File:Quake Medallion.png|right]]
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The '''Quake Medallion''' can be found in the [[Lake of Ill Omen]], where a circle of stones in the water lies. By throwing a rock into the circle, Link will awaken the [[Catfish]], who will offer him the Medallion in order to be left alone. This is the only Medallion that Link does not activate upon receiving it.
   
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[[File:Quake Sprite FSA.png|left]]
As expected, 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]].
 
   
 
The Quake Medallion causes an earthquake, resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into [[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]]. The Quake Medallion is needed to open the passage to [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]].
The effect of the Quake Medallion is similar to that of the [[Spells_of_The_Adventure_of_Link#Spell_Spell|Spell]] spell from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' in that the Spell turns enemies not immune to its effects into [[Bot|Bots]].
 
   
==Bombos Medallion==
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===Bombos Medallion===
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[[File:Bombos.png|left]]
[[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 afterward, and the Medallion drops from an unknown origin in the sky.
 
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[[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]]. The spell is cast once Link's sword is raised, with the tablet breaking afterwards. The Medallion then falls from the sky.
   
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[[File:Bombos Sprite FSA.png|left]]
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.
 
   
 
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]]. Additionally, fewer enemy types are immune. This is the only medallion which is not required for Link to progress through his quest.
The [[Symbols|symbol]] on the Bombos Medallion resembles the symbol on the [[Sage Medallion#Forest Medallion|Forest Medallion]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
 
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==Trivia==
 
*The effect of the Quake Medallion is similar to that of the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Spell|Spell]] from {{TAoL}}, in that the Spell turns enemies not immune to its effects into [[Bot]]s.
 
*The three [[Spells of Ocarina of Time|Spells]] in {{OoT}} could have originated from these Medallions; both are trios, are obtained outside of [[Dungeons]], and use up more [[Magic|Magic Power]] than any other items or abilities in their respective game.
 
*The [[Symbols|symbol]] on the Bombos Medallion resembles the symbol on the [[Medallions#Forest Medallion|Forest Medallion]] from ''Ocarina of Time''.
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*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."
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*The Catfish and the Quake Medallion it gives may be a reference to the {{wp|Namazu (Japanese mythology)|Namazu}}, a giant catfish said to have created powerful earthquakes that became trapped beneath a stone.<ref>{{cite web|quote= |author= |published= July 16, 2014|retrieved=September 12, 2014|url= http://youtu.be/sis8y5K3g7k|title= The TRUTH of Zelda: A Link to the Past's Catfish - Culture Shock|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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<gallery>
File:Ether Medallion Art.png|Ether Medallion
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File:Ether Medallion Art.png|Ether Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Bombos Medallion Art.png|Bombos Medallion
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File:Bombos Medallion Art.png|Bombos Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Quake Medallion Art.png|Quake Medallion
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File:Quake Medallion Art.png|Quake Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:Ether Medallion manual artwork.png|Ether Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:Bombos Medallion manual artwork.png|Bombos Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:Quake Medallion manual artwork.png|Quake Medallion artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
 
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{{See Also|Medallions}}
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|name1= Ether Medallion
|Spanish(SP)= {{exp|Flare Medallion, Quake Medallion, Ether Medallion|Medallón llamarada, Medallón temblor, Medallón Ether}}
 
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|name2= Quake Medallion
|French= Médaillon des Flammes, Médaillon des Secousses
 
 
|name3= Bombos Medallion
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|ja1= {{exp|Ether|エーテル}}
|German= Feuer-Medaillon, Erde-Medaillon
 
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|ja2= {{exp|Shake|シェイク}}
|Italian= Medaglione Fiamma, Medaglione Sisma}}
 
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|ja3= {{exp|Bomber|ボンバー}}
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|es1= {{exp|Ether Medallion|Medallón Ether}}
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|es2= {{exp|Tremor Medallion|Medallón Temblor}}
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|es3= {{exp|Flare Medallion|Medallón Llamarada}}
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|fr1= {{exp|Ether Medallion|Médaillon d'Éther}}
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|fr2= {{exp|Quake Medallion|Médaillon des Secousses}}
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|fr3= {{exp|Flame Medallion|Médaillon des Flammes}}
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|de1= {{exp|Air Medallion|Luft-Medaillon}}
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|de2= {{exp|Earth Medallion|Erde-Medaillon}}
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|de3= {{exp|Fire Medallion|Feuer-Medaillon}}
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|it1= {{exp|Ether Medallion|Medaglione dell'Etere}}
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|it2= {{exp|Quake Medallion|Medaglione del Sisma}}
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Revision as of 23:59, 7 December 2014

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The Magic Medallions are three objects that give Link to ability to cast magic spells. 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. When tossed onto the battlefield by one of the Links, it eradicates all enemies in the entire area.

List of Medallions

Ether Medallion

Ether

The Ether Medallion 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 can be found there. 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, destroying the tablet as a result. Then, the Ether Medallion falls from the sky into Link's hands.

Ether attacks through the atmosphere, as flying enemies appear to be the most affected. Most enemies who are not 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

The Quake Medallion can be found in the Lake of Ill Omen, where a circle of stones in the water lies. By throwing a rock into the circle, Link will awaken the Catfish, who will offer him the Medallion in order to be left alone. This is the only Medallion that Link does not activate upon receiving it.

The Quake Medallion causes an earthquake, resulting from Link thrusting the Master Sword into the ground. It only affects ground-bound enemies, generally either destroying them or turning them into 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. The Quake Medallion is needed to open the passage to Turtle Rock.

Bombos Medallion

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. The spell is cast once Link's sword is raised, with the tablet breaking afterwards. The Medallion then falls from the sky.

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. Additionally, fewer enemy types are immune. This is the only medallion which is not required for Link to progress through his quest.

Trivia

  • The effect of the Quake Medallion is similar to that of the Spell from The Adventure of Link, in that the Spell turns enemies not immune to its effects into Bots.
  • The three Spells in 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 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."
  • The Catfish and the Quake Medallion it gives may be a reference to the Namazu, a giant catfish said to have created powerful earthquakes that became trapped beneath a stone.[1]

Gallery

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References

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Language Name
Ether Medallion Quake Medallion Bombos Medallion
Japan Japanese エーテル シェイク ボンバー
French-speaking countries French Médaillon d'Éther Médaillon des Secousses Médaillon des Flammes
Federal Republic of Germany German Luft-Medaillon Erde-Medaillon Feuer-Medaillon
Italian Republic Italian Medaglione dell'Etere Medaglione del Sisma Medaglione della Fiamma
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Medallón Ether Medallón Temblor Medallón Llamarada

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