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The Kingdom of Hyrule, with medieval atmosphere and many important sites, such as

1. Gerudo Valley: This valley is located to the west of Hyrule Field and is divided by a large chasm, at the bottom of which lies Zora's River, whose waters flow to Lake Hylia. To the west of the valley lies the Gerudo's Fortress. It's the home of species known as Gerudos, which are muscular women of brunette skin color who don't allow men into their cities. The only ways of entering are either sneaking through the stone walls and passing the guards, disguising as a woman, or gaining their respect

2. Hyrule Castle: The area is home to the race of humans known as Hylians. The Royal Family of Hyrule lives in the castle with the Princess Zelda

3. Castle Courtyard: Located near the throne room of the King of Hyrule within the Hyrule Castle, this is where Link first meets Princess Zelda. Once Link has sneaked past the guards, he can enter the courtyard and introduce himself to Zelda, and she introduces herself too. Zelda tells Link that she dreamt of dark clouds enshrouding the sky and a light shot out of the forest, a figure appeared, holding a stone, followed by a fairy. Zelda knows that Link is the one from her dream and the one who will save Hyrule from Ganondorf, who is meeting with the king to gain his trust while Zelda is spying through the window

4. Hyrule Castle Town: Hyrule Castle Town is found in the north of Hyrule Field. It is sectioned off by a drawbridge, which closes at night. Just inside the drawbridge is a Guard House, while beyond that within the town boundaries lies the Market, Back Alley and Temple of Time.

5. Market: The Market is the center of minigames and shops while Link is a child; seven years into the future, Hyrule Castle Town is destroyed and most businesses have moved to Kakariko Village. The town is extremely lively, with many inhabitants, and there is a large fountain in the center. There are also the Back Alley.

6. Temple of Time: Constructed in the same place as the Temple of Light in the Sacred Realm, it was created to keep evil beings from touching the Master Sword, the gateway to the realm. The Temple itself was built around the Pedestal of Time in which the Master Sword is embedded. The Temple of Time in Ocarina of Time is located in the northeastern section of the Hyrule Castle Town Market. After Link has collected all the Spiritual Stones, Princess Zelda tells Link to go to the Temple and play the Song of Time with the Ocarina of Time in order to open the Door of Time. Placing all the three Spiritual Stones on the altar and playing the song will open the Door of Time, and reveal the Pedestal of Time along with the Master Sword. From here on out, Link can go in and out of the Temple to go either forward or backward in time 7 years in total. It also contains a Triforce Pedestal, which can be warped to once Sheik teaches Link the Prelude of Light. The problem is that, when Link pulls out the sword, he is immediately teleported alongside Navi to the Temple of the Sages, and he has to remain in the temple for 7 years for him to wield the sword again

7. Hyrule Field: This is the open field that Link uses to get to any destination. To the South is Links home the, Kokiri Forest. The north holds the royal Hyrule Castle. Death Mountain lies to the east. Lake Hylia and Gerudo Valley are located to the west. Towards the center of the map is Lon Lon Ranch

8. Kokiri Forest: It is where Link starts his adventure, and is the starting area. It is the home to the Kokiri, a race of children that never age and their guardian The Great Deku Tree. Here Link was often mistreated for not having a fairy, with his only friend being Saria. Once The Deku Tree dies when Link tries to help him, everyone blames him for the death and force him to leave the forest forever and set forcefully to the adventure. 7 years in the future, the Kokiri Forest is completely isolated and devoid of life

9. Zora's Domain: Zora's Domain is located in the northeast section of Hyrule and is home to King Zora and his daughter, Princess Ruto. It consists of a large cavernous area mostly filled with water, with a large waterfall flowing from the top into the lower area. Its source of water comes from Zora's Fountain, to which it is closely linked. The only ways to access the domain are from Zora's River or via a secret entrance hidden underwater in Lake Hylia; however, only those who have some connection with the Royal Family of Hyrule are allowed to enter.To enter via Zora's River, Link will need to play "Zelda's Lullaby" in front of the seemingly impassable waterfall at the end of the river to prove his connection to the Royal Family. This will cause the waterfall to momentarily split in two, allowing the young hero to access Zora's Domain. Link's first visit to the domain is called upon during his search for the third Spiritual Stone, the Zora's Sapphire. He ventures Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly in Zora's Fountain to rescue Princess Ruto, receiving the Spiritual Stone in return. Seven years later, after Link awakens from having pulled the Master Sword from its pedestal, the young hero returns to Zora's Domain to find it completely frozen over. Moreover, the entrance to Lake Hylia has been blocked by ice. The only Zoras that inhabit it are King Zora and the shopkeeper of the Zora Shop, and both of them are frozen over by Red Ice, which only Blue Fire can melt. Sheik explains that the ice is caused by an evil curse, and the source of the curse is Morpha, a monster in the Water Temple. The only way to restore Zora's Domain to its natural state is by destroying Morpha. Thus, Link ventures to the Water Temple where, with the aid of Princess Ruto, the source of the curse is shut off. Princess Ruto, awakening as the Sage of Water, thanks Link for his help and reassures him that Zora's Domain and its people will eventually return to their original state

10. Kakariko Village: The Kakariko Village was once built by the Sheikah, and it was the haven of the race. Princess Zelda's guardian Impa grew up here. The village used to be inhabited by the Sheikahs, but the leader of the Kakariko Village, Impa, decided to open it for the poor folks. In the Past, Kakariko Village was a small and peaceful village located near Hyrule Castle Town. It housed a few villagers, but nothing of notable interest. Link passes through the village in order to reach Goron City to recover the Goron's Ruby. The Kakariko Village Graveyard is in town as well. The House of Skulltula is also located here.

11. Death Mountain: Death Mountain is home to the Gorons and has a Crater that can be visited. The Great Fairy and Fire Temple reside within the Crater while on the outside there are Tektites and Dodongo's Cavern. But Ganondorf blocked the path to Dodongo's Cavern with a boulder and the Gorons needed Link's help to destroy the monster within the cave and the boulder itself so they could eat the "Delicious" rocks. There is also a Great Fairy on top of the mountain, but the path up to the mountain is difficult since there are falling rocks that can damage Link. Kakariko Village can be found beneath the mountain, and the entrance to Death Mountain is guarded.

12. Goron City makes its debut in Ocarina of Time, dubbed the "land of the Gorons".[1] Its entrance lies at the end of Death Mountain Trail, the city itself embedded deep into the mountain. Each of its four levels form a circular design, surrounding the center area, with staircases connecting them together. The fourth and topmost floor holds several tightropes leading into its center, as well as a maze built of breakable rocks, which will reward Link with large varieties of Rupees for choosing the correct path. The third floor is where Medigoron resides, as well as where Hot Rodder Goron (in the past) and Link the Goron (in the future) may be interacted with. The second floor contains a shortcut to the Lost Woods. And the bottom floor houses Darunia's room, the Goron Shop, and the Goron Vase. A Gold Skulltula is found on the top floor attached to the hovering wooden platform. Goron City is populated by many Gorons during the young Link's initial visit. Their main source of sustenance, stone, has been disturbed, however. After Link calms Darunia with Saria's Song, he is given the Goron's Bracelet and sent to remove King Dodongo from Dodongo's Cavern, after which the Gorons are thankful, bestowing upon Link the Goron's Ruby. Upon Link's return in the future, the city is left populated only by Darunia's son, who informs Link of his kin's imprisonment in the Fire Temple. The city's Gorons return after Link's defeat of Volvagia.

13. Lake Hylia: Lake Hylia lies southwest of Hyrule Field. Link gets here for the first time as a child through the tunnel which connects the Lake and Zora's Domain. He accidentally found Ruto's Letter here. As an adult Zora's Domain has frozen and the path has been frozen so Link gets here either by foot, horse or the river which flows from Gerudo Valley. His task is to restore the Lake's water which has been mysteriously drained.

14. Haunted Wasteland: The Haunted Wasteland is a desert. Link must traverse through the desert to be able to enter the Desert Colossus and the Spirit Temple. He only needs to cross it once, because once he makes it to the Spirit Temple, he is able to learn the Requiem of Spirit, which allows Link to instantly warp to the Triforce Pedestal outside the Temple. Entering the wasteland requires the Gerudo Token acquired in the Gerudo's Fortress, and the Longshot or Hover Boots to cross the River of Sand. In order to cross the desert, Link must follow the placed flags that lead to a small building that serves as a refuge. On the building, Link can use the Lens of Truth to reveal the Big Poe who will guide Link the remaining way to the Desert Colossus.

15. Desert Colossus: It is a desert area where the Spirit Temple and one of the many Great Fairies reside. A stone archway and an Oasis can also be found, on top of the Archway lies a Piece of Heart while the Oasis only is home to a few Guay.

16. Dodongo's Cavern (only available for younger Link): The Dodongo's Cavern is located partway up Death Mountain. After getting the Goron's Bracelet from Darunia, Link can enter the cavern by using a Bomb Flower. This dungeon introduces many new Fire-based enemies like the Dodongo and Fire Keese, making a Hylian Shield helpful. The dungeon item is the Bomb Bag and Bombs, and many of its puzzles involve using Bombs as a result. After defeating the boss, King Dodongo, Link receives the Goron's Ruby and his second Heart Container.

17. Jabu-Jabu's Belly (only available for younger Link): Another dungeon located inside a guardian creature, Jabu-Jabu's Belly is found in Zora's Fountain behind Zora's Domain. To enter, use the Silver Scale to find Ruto's Letter in Lake Hylia, then show this letter to King Zora. Use the bottle to capture a fish and drop it before Lord Jabu-Jabu to be sucked inside his belly. As Princess Ruto is Link's primary objective, her help is needed to open certain doors and keep switches pressed. The dungeon item, the Boomerang, also becomes very helpful for defeating the electric-based creatures throughout the dungeon. Defeating dungeon boss Barinade rewards the player with the Zora's Sapphire and a third Heart Container.

18. Bottom of the Well (only available for younger Link): Found in Kakariko Village, the Bottom of the Well can be accessed by learning the Song of Storms from the Phonogram Man in the future, then returning as a child and playing the song in the Windmill. As it is intended to be accessed after some of the adult dungeons, Bottom of the Well has much more difficult enemies than the other three child-only dungeons. This includes ReDeads, Like Likes, and the miniboss Dead Hand. The dungeon's only reward is the Lens of Truth, which is necessary to access the Spirit Temple and Shadow Temple

19. Forest Temple (only available for adult Link): Upon obtaining the Hookshot from Dampé's ghost, Link can return the Sacred Forest Meadow after playing Saria's Song to Mido to prove himself a friend of Saria. After learning the Minuet of Forest from Sheik, Link can enter the Forest Temple. This is the first dungeon with Small Keys and tougher enemies like the Stalfos. After finding the Fairy Bow, Link destroys each of the four Poe Sisters to open the way to the depths of the temple and face Phantom Ganon. This awakens Saria as a Sage and grants Link the Forest Medallion alongside a Heart Container. He can then return to the Temple of Time to learn the Prelude of Light from Sheik.

20. Fire Temple (only available for adult Link): With the help of the Goron Tunic Link enters Death Mountain Crater, where Sheik teaches him the Bolero of Fire. He enters the Fire Temple, reunites with Darunia, and frees the captured Gorons in the temple one by one. After facing down numerous burning creatures including the unique Flare Dancer mini-boss, he eventually finds the Megaton Hammer and wields it against the dragon Volvagia. This allows Darunia to awaken as a Sage and grants Link the Fire Medallion and another Heart Container.

21. Ice Cavern (only available for adult Link): Behind the frozen Zora's Domain is this frigid mini-dungeon filled with icy enemies like the Freezard. In this dungeon Link must use the strange Blue Fire to melt frozen structures to advance. At the dungeon's end, Link slays a white Wolfos before finding the Iron Boots. Sheik then appears and teaches Link the Serenade of Water. Being a mini-dungeon, Link does not receive a Heart Container for his exploits he

22. Water Temple (only available for adult Link): Link must use his new Iron Boots to sink to the bottom of Lake Hylia and dislodge the lock with his Hookshot to find the Water Temple. In the temple, Link meets up with Princess Ruto again, who leads Link further into the dungeon, where he must raise and lower the water level constantly to find a complex collection of Small Keys to advance. He is eventually confronted by Dark Link, and upon conquering himself he finds the Longshot. With the Longshot, Iron Boots, and Zora Tunic combined, he is able to traverse the dungeon and defeat its master, Morpha. Breaking Morpha's influence lets Ruto awaken as a sage and earns Link the Water Medallion as well as yet another Heart Container.

23. Shadow Temple (only available for adult Link): When Link returns to Kakariko Village with four medallions, he finds the village in flames. Sheik will warn Link to stay back before a shadowy figure emerges from the well and knocks them both unconscious. When Link wakes up, Sheik teaches him the Nocturne of Shadow. Link must play the song to reach the Shadow Temple; with the Lens of Truth in hand, gains entry using Din's Fire. Within the temple Link finds a dungeon similar to The Bottom of the Well as it is filled with ReDeads, Stalfos, and Skulltulas as well as another Dead Hand. This dungeon touches on Hyrule's less known dark side. The dungeon item is the Hover Boots, which are required to delve deeper into the harrowing dungeon. Finally, Link comes face-to-face with the dark creature Bongo Bongo. Killing the creature helps Impa of the Sheikah to awaken as a Sage. Link is given the Shadow Medallion and a Heart Container for his efforts.

24. Spirit Temple (only available for adult Link): Link must be recognized as a Gerudo to reach the Haunted Wasteland. He uses the Longshot and Lens of Truth to eventually reach the Desert Colossus, where Sheik appears and teaches him the Requiem of Spirit so he can return as a child. He does so and meets the Gerudo thief Nabooru. As a child again he must defeat his first Iron Knuckle to receive the Silver Gauntlets. The dungeon itself only has one or two new enemies such as the Anubis. As an adult, Link uses the power of the Silver Gauntlets to delve into the rest of the temple and find the Mirror Shield. With the shield, he finally confronts Twinrova and reflects their powers with the Mirror Shield to free Nabooru and awaken her as a sage. Link then receives one final Heart Container and the Spirit Medallion.

25. Ganon's Castle (only available for adult Link): Link is finally reunited with Princess Zelda, who has masqueraded as Sheik all this time. She grants Link the Light Arrows before being captured by Ganondorf. Link uses the sages' power to break the six seals of Ganon's Tower, each based upon their respective medallions. He obtains the Golden Gauntlets here before climbing to the top of the tower. Here, he confronts Ganondorf in a match of Dead Man's Volley before defeating the evil king, who then brings the whole tower down on them in his last breath. Link and Zelda escape, but from the wreckage Ganon finally emerges. This is the final boss of the game; if Link wins, the game is won.