Dark World (A Link to the Past)
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| Dark World | |
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.png) A map of the Dark World | |
| First appearance | A Link to the Past (1992) |
| Country | Hyrule |
| Terrain | Ruins, Ice |
| Climate | Frigid |
| Point(s) of interest | Skull Woods Village of Outcasts Swamp of Evil Pyramid of Power Ganon's Tower |
The Dark World is the world in which the second half of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past takes place. It is a dark, twisted version of the Light World, and similar to it in many geographical aspects.
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[edit] Regions
[edit] Pyramid of Power
The Pyramid of Power is a gargantuan pyramid situated at the very center of the Dark World; the dark equivalent of Hyrule Castle. When he is transported to the Dark World after defeating Agahnim for the first time, Link starts the second part of his adventure at the apex of the pyramid. After Agahnim is defeated for the second time, Ganondorf leaves his host and flees to the Pyramid of Power, challenging Link to a decisive battle within the pyramid.
[edit] Eastern Ruins
The Eastern Ruins are located in the eastern area of the Dark World. The most prominent feature of this area is a huge hedge maze that Link must traverse in order to enter the first dungeon in the Dark World; the Palace of Darkness.
[edit] Marshes
This region is west of Lake Hylia. It contains the Swamp Palace, the second dungeon in the Dark World.
[edit] Skull Woods
Skull Woods is a forest located where the Lost Woods were found in the Light World. This dark forest is constantly filled with fog and skeletal remains are abound in this area.
[edit] Village of Outcasts
The Village of Outcasts is the only settlement of the Dark World; its equivalent of Kakariko Village. The village is populated by various enemies including Ghosts. Many of the houses have been destroyed, but a few remain standing, often containing Treasure Chests filled with large quantities of Rupees or mini-games.
[edit] Ice Lake
This region is the Dark World counterpart of Lake Hylia. It is mostly frozen over. The Ice Palace, the fifth dungeon in the Dark World, is carved into an iceberg in the center of the lake.
[edit] Swamp of Evil
This swamp is in a location equivilent to the Desert of Mystery in the Light World. The region cannot be reached until a warp point in the Light World is found that leads to the swamp. This region is home to the Misery Mire, the sixth Dark World dungeon.
[edit] Death Mountain
This mountainous region is a darker, more intimdating version of Death Mountain in the Light world. This area contains Dark World dungeons seven and eight: Turtle Rock and Ganon's Tower.
