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| + | The '''Dominion Rod''', also known as the rod of the heavens,<ref>{{Cite|And, as I have learned, when Ilia was saved, she overheard someone talking about the rod of the heavens, or something like that...|Renado|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And that rod of the heavens she mentioned... I'm sure it has something to do with the word that breaks the seal.|Shad|TP}}</ref> is an item in {{TP}}. |
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| − | The '''Links''' refers to a group of characters who are the result of [[Link]] after he is split into multiple copies of himself. In {{TFH}}, the Links are individual heroes instead. Link is split into four copies in {{FS}}, {{FSA}}, and {{TMC}}. These four heroes are also collectively known as the '''Four-Who-Are-One'''.<ref>{{Cite|According to the legends, when the boy drew his sword, he split into four, the four-who-are-one worked together to vanquish Vaati.|Narration|FSA}}</ref> In ''Tri Force Heroes'', there are only three Links. In {{PH}} and {{ST}}, the Links are featured only in the games' [[Battle Mode]]s. |
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| + | ==Overview== |
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| − | The series has used the Links for games that include [[multiplayer]] and co-op gameplay, with the exception of ''The Minish Cap'', where Link is only briefly split to solve certain puzzles and fight enemies. In multiplayer modes, each player takes control of a Link. In games where single-player mode is offered, the player can switch control between Links. |
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| + | ===Background Story=== |
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| + | Back when the sky beings known as the [[Oocca]] still maintained contact with the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]], the Oocca handed down a mysterious rod known as the Dominion Rod. This rod was only to be carried by one known as the messenger to the heavens, and it would be used by the messenger whenever the Royal Family needed to communicate with the Oocca.<ref>{{Cite|Among the legends of my clan, there is a story from the time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the royal family. Yes, it said that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people of the sky, and it was called the Dominion Rod... The rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca.|Impaz|TP}}</ref> Along with the rod of the heavens, the sky beings left the [[Ancient Sky Book]] with the [[Sheikah]], which was to be given specifically to the heavenly messenger.<ref>{{Cite|From generation to generation, my ancestors have guarded the book that, by royal decree, was to be given to the messenger to the heavens.|Impaz|TP}}</ref> |
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| + | When the events of the game begin, the Dominion Rod is found in the eighth and highest floor of the sixth dungeon, the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]. However, the temple itself is destroyed in present time, so when [[Link]] visits the [[Sacred Grove]] while looking for a fragment of the [[Mirror of Twilight]], he has to cross a gate that takes him to the past. Link gains the Dominion Rod after defeating a [[Darknut]]. |
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| − | The Links made their first appearance in ''Four Swords''. After Link and [[Princess Zelda]] leave to investigate the [[Four Sword]], which seals the wind mage [[Vaati]], Zelda is suddenly captured by Vaati after he reveals himself. Link is unable to help her and is knocked out, later reawakened by the [[Great Fairy#Four Swords|Great Fairies]]. Link is split into four after he pulls the Four Sword out of its pedestal by the Fairies' urging. Now tasked with saving Zelda, the Links must work together to get to where she is being held and rescue her from Vaati's [[Palace of Winds]]. |
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| + | ===Uses=== |
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| − | The Links travel across the land to several [[Stages in Four Swords|Stages]], fighting enemies and collecting [[Rupee]]s along the way. They compete against each other to collect as many Rupees as possible, but also cooperate with each other to accomplish tasks. At the end of the stage, depending on how many Rupees in total were accumulated, the Links receive a [[Great Key]] from the stage's Great Fairy and are then ranked by how many Rupees each Link collected. The Link with the most Rupees is awarded a [[Medal of Courage]]. |
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| + | By using the Dominion Rod, Link can bring to life certain statues,<ref>{{Cite|This amazing rod can infuse ancient statues with life.|N/A|TP}}</ref> causing them to mimic its master's movements.<ref>{{Cite|A statue brought to life will move like its master.|N/A|TP}}</ref> Pressing the button that the Dominion Rod is set to causes the statue to perform an attack. |
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| + | There are four types of statues Link can move with the Dominion Rod. The first type are small statuettes in the Temple of Time that are mainly used to weigh down [[switch]]es. The second type is a much larger statue that holds a hammer, which Link must guide through the Temple to its original position. These statues can attack enemies with their hammers. The third type of statues are gigantic statues found only in one room that Link must use to defeat [[Armogohma]]. They are completely stationary, but can attack by slamming a large fist onto the ground. The last type are [[Owl Statue]]s, the only statues located outside the Temple of Time. They are primarily moved to obtain the missing [[Ancient Sky Book]] characters, or to create platforms for Link to jump on. |
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| − | The Links eventually reach the Palace of Winds and defeat Vaati. His body is absorbed back into the Four Sword, and Zelda is freed from his hold. With Vaati again imprisoned and the Links' destiny fulfilled, the Four Sword glows as it returns Link to his former self. The Four Sword is then returned to its pedestal. |
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| + | ===Aftermath=== |
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| − | If there are only two or three players, Link will only be split into two or three Links, respectively. In {{FSAE}}'s single-player, only two Links are used. The player can choose the tunic color of the second Link and switch between the two to complete tasks. |
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| + | Once Link leaves the portal that connects the Sacred Grove to the Temple of Time, the Dominion Rod loses its power.<ref>{{Cite|But that thing has been around for quite some time. I can see from here that its magic has been exhausted.|Ooccoo|TP}}</ref> After receiving the Ancient Sky Book containing sky language and giving it to [[Shad]], who has recently discovered an Owl Statue different from other ones he has seen across [[Hyrule]], he will read the text, only to fail to open the path that leads to the heavens. However, the ancient text he reads is a spell which restores power to the Dominion Rod.<ref>{{Cite|Power has returned to the Dominion Rod!|N/A|TP}}</ref> Link must then travel across Hyrule to various Owl Statues, using the power of the rod of the heavens to move the statues. Under each one contains an ancient character, which Link needs to acquire to complete the book. |
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| + | When Link returns to [[Kakariko Village#Twilight Princess|Kakariko Village]] and gives Shad the completed book, he changes the statue's composition, but fails to make it budge.<ref>{{Cite|It has taken on the same shape as the other statues...|Shad|TP}}</ref> Link uses the Dominion Rod to move the Owl Statue, finding a small tunnel leading to a room containing the enormous damaged [[Sky Cannon]].<ref>{{Cite|How in blazes did you move that statue?! And...what's this... Amazing! Spectacular! This must be the Sky Cannon I read about in my father's notes!|Shad|TP}}</ref> Link then gets [[Midna]] to warp the cannon to [[Lake Hylia#Twilight Princess|Lake Hylia]]. Here, Link pays a fee of 300 [[Rupee]]s to [[Fyer]] to get the cannon fixed. The cannon is then used to reach the [[City in the Sky]]. |
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| − | ===''Four Swords Adventures''=== |
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| − | In the Hyrulean Adventures mode in ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link is again split into four copies of himself upon drawing the Four Sword. Link is called by Zelda to investigate the Four Sword's seal, after dark clouds sweep over [[Hyrule]]. However upon opening the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]]'s portal with the aide of the [[Maiden#Four Swords Adventures|Shrine Maiden]]s, [[Shadow Link]] emerges from the opening as Zelda and the Maidens are captured and encased in dark crystals. Link follows Shadow Link into the Sanctuary, where he willingly draws the Four Sword from its pedestal to combat Shadow Link, despite the risk of freeing Vaati, and splits into four. The removal of the blade subsequently releases Vaati, who then sends the Links flying away by a twister. |
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| − | The Links awake to the voice of [[Kaepora Gaebora]] in [[Lake Hylia (Four Swords Adventures)|Lake Hylia]], who tells them that Zelda and the six Maidens have been captured by evil forces. However, due to Vaati's magic, the Four Sword has been robbed of its former power to vanquish darkness. He informs them that they must collect [[Force Gem]]s to return the blade to its full strength, only then can they find and rescue the Maidens and Zelda, before finally facing Vaati. Like in ''Four Swords'', the Links work together and also compete to collect as many Force Gems as possible, as opposed to Rupees. While on their search for Force Gems, the Links also meet [[Tingle]], who is also looking for Force Gems under the belief that he will become a real [[Fairy]] if he collects enough. This results in a small rivalry between the Links and Tingle, who occasionally race against each other for large Force Gems. At the end of every stage are [[Barrier#Vaati's Barrier|Dark Barrier]]s that must be dispelled, by collecting enough Force Gems to strengthen the Four Sword. After completing a stage in multiplayer, the Links are then ranked by how many Force Gems they have collected. |
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| − | In a single-player game, the Links can group together to form preset [[Battle Formations]] (Cross, Wide, Long, Box), to aide in solving puzzles, pushing blocks, fighting enemies, and performing other tasks. Although the Link donning the green tunic is the default leader, the option exists to use any Link to lead the others. |
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| + | In {{HW}}, the Dominion Rod appears as a Darkness-elemental weapon for [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] in the ''Twilight Princes'' DLC pack. Similar to Lana's Summoning Gate, it allows Zelda to summon different statues that affect her combos. However, whereas the Summoning Gate affected Lana's finishers, the Dominion Rod's summon affect Zelda's normal attacks. When using them, the statue will fight alongside Zelda, essentially like having two characters fighting at once. Furthermore, every statue has slightly different properties. |
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| − | In a [[Shadow Battle]], the Links instead fight each other in a competitive match. |
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| − | In the game mode [[Navi Trackers]], exclusive to the Japanese and Korean release of ''Four Swords Adventures'', the four Links are tasked with finding [[Tetra]]'s [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|Pirate Crew]] around a maze with limited time, in order to receive and collect as many stamps as possible. In the game mode's intro, the Link in green is surprised to see doubles of himself, implying that this game mode features different Links from the Hyrulean Adventures mode in ''Four Swords Adventures''. In the single-player campaign, Link instead faces off against Tingle. |
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| − | ===''The Minish Cap''=== |
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| − | [[File:TMC Links.png|thumb|right|Link and his copies in ''The Minish Cap'']] |
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| − | During his adventure in ''The Minish Cap'', Link reforges and empowers the broken [[Picori Blade]] (which had been destroyed earlier by Vaati) into the [[White Sword]] with the four [[Elements]]. The empowered White Sword grants Link the ability to create an additional copy of himself at certain multi-colored tiles, by powering up a [[Spin Attack]] charge, holding it until the green gauge is filled, and moving across the colored tiles. The addition of each new Element in the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] grants Link an additional copy of himself, up to four. |
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| − | The Link copies are not individual Links, but rather cloned apparitions that mimic Link's every movement and wear exactly the same green tunic. The clones can be used to perform grouped tasks such as pushing large blocks, or fighting certain bosses such as the [[Gyorg Pair]] and Vaati. The placement of the tiles set the formations in which the clones would aid Link in these instances. The Link copies do not last long, however, and will disappear as soon as the green gauge depletes itself. The clones will also instantly disappear if they are interrupted; such as from touching a wall or obstruction, or by being hit by an enemy attack. Pressing the R-button will also immediately make the Link clones vanish. |
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| − | ===''Tri Force Heroes''=== |
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| − | In {{TFH}}, there are only three Links: green, blue, and red. Collectively, they referred to as the '''Tri Force Heroes'''. The green Link is the same hero as in {{ALBW}}, who arrives to [[Hytopia]] after certain events. He dresses to hide his heroic origins.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The game takes place several years after A Link Between World and features the same hero. Certain events bring him to the kingdom of Hytopia, where he dresses as he does in order to hide his heroic origins.|author= Nintendo of America|published= October 22, 2015|retrieved= October 22, 2015|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/657330612064399360|title= Fans asked the developers of #Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: “Where does the game fall in the series timeline?”|site= Twitter|type=}}</ref> The origin of the two other heroes is unknown.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= There's no telling where the other hero candidates come from, but the player character you control is the true Hyrulian hero from A Link Between Worlds.|author= Nintendo of America|published= October 22, 2015|retrieved= October 22, 2015|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/657330612064399360|title= Fans asked the developers of #Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: “Where does the game fall in the series timeline?”|site= Twitter|type=}}</ref> The three Links gather at Hytopia after [[King Tuft]] sends an urgent request asking for heroes to assemble to save [[Princess Styla]], who has been cursed by a [[The Lady|witch]] to wear an ugly outfit she cannot take off.<ref>{{Cite|When the smoke cleared, Styla was met with a terrible sight, followed by the witch's voice in her pretty head: "A perfect outfit for a perfect princess." This cursed outfit of ultimate ugliness could not be removed no matter how the princess tried.|Narration|TFH}}</ref> The King's request urges for heroes who fit the following criteria: those with pointed ears, sideburns, and side-parted hair. While passing through the land, Link comes across the town during its perilous time. He is immediately spotted by [[Madame Couture's Assistant]] and recognized for having these traits, and is urged to join the Witch-Hunting Brigade. As only groups of three can enter the [[Drablands]], the witch's domain, Link is paired with two more heroes as they venture into the land and combat its guardians. |
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| − | As in previous games, the Links are used in the game's multiplayer, and cooperate with each other to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. In single-player, Link can instead be accompanied by two [[Doppel]]s that can be controlled and switched between at a time.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Antonia Pohl|published=June 16, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/16/aonuma-and-shikata-discuss-more-tri-force-heroes-gameplay-details/|title=Aonuma and Shikata discuss more Tri Force Heroes gameplay details|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> The Links can stack on top of each other as a [[Totem]] to reach higher elevations, allowing them to solve different puzzles and fight enemies. To help communicate between players, the bottom screen of the 3DS allows for icons to be pressed, which appear on the top screen. These icons display a range of simple messages, such as to form a Totem or to draw others near. The icons can grow larger with repeated use, to stress the respective message. The Links can also wear an assortment of [[Outfit]]s, which gives them different powers when worn. |
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| − | ==Battle Modes== |
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| − | In ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks'', the four Links appear only in the games' Battle Modes as their form of multiplayer, wherein players play as and battle each other as the Links. |
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| − | ===''Phantom Hourglass''=== |
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| − | ''Phantom Hourglass''' Battle Mode is a two-player mode that only uses the red and blue tunic colors, and players are assigned randomly. While playing as Link, certain cloning items can be picked up to generate another exact copy which will run in the opposite direction, potentially luring the Phantoms away.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/771/771138p1.html|title= Review of Phantom Hourglass Multiplayer |site= on ign.com}}</ref> |
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| − | ''Spirit Tracks''' Battle Mode features all four Links, and are used to differentiate up to four different players.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://kotaku.com/5408886/the-legend-of-zelda-spirit-tracks-multiplayer-preview-spreading-the-phantom|title= Review of Spirit Tracks Multiplayer |site= on Kotaku.com}}</ref> |
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| − | In the {{Manga|Four Swords}}, Link is split into four when he draws the Four Sword in an effort to save Princess Zelda from Shadow Link. Each Link has his own individual personality: Green is focused and motivated, Blue is hotheaded and aggressive, Red is innocent and optimistic, and Violet is calm, cool and collected. Their conflicting personalities and refusal to work together nearly defeats them at the hands of Vaati, but the Links soon realize they need to cooperate and defeat him for the time. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *Along the walls of the Temple of Time, there are carvings depicting what looks to be the Seven [[Sage]]s. One of the Sages is holding the Dominion Rod. |
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| − | *The Elements used to forge the Four Sword matches with each of the four Links' tunics. |
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| − | *Although Link's clones in ''The Minish Cap'' retain the green tunic when he splits, using a [[Charm (The Minish Cap)|Charm]] has the effect of changing the original Link's tunic to either red, blue or violet, depending on the type. These colors are reminiscent of the Links' tunic colors in ''Four Swords''. |
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| − | *Four Links were once considered for ''Tri Force Heroes'', but were reduced to just three as a four-Link Totem would have been too tall for the 3DS to display properly.<ref>{{cite web|quote= A four-player totem was too tall, so we decided three was the better choice.|author= Hiromasa Shikata|published= June 16, 2015|retrieved=August 22, 2015|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDPSezEkcY|title= Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
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| + | File:Dominion Rod Depiction.png|A carving in the Temple of Time depicting what seems to be the Seven Sages, with one of them holding the Dominion Rod |
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+ | File:OwlActivateTP.png|Link moving an Owl Statue in the Bridge of Eldin |
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+ | File:HW Zelda - Dominion Rod.png|Zelda wielding the Dominion Rod in ''Hyrule Warriors'' |
| − | File:FS Purple Link.png|Purple Link blocking an attack in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Four Links.png|Artwork of the four Links in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Links.png|Alternative artwork of the Links in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FSA Link Octorok.png|Art of the Links fighting an Octorok in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Green Link Sprite.png|Green Link in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Red Link Sprite.png|Red Link in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Blue Link Sprite.png|Blue Link in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:FS Purple Link Sprite.png|Purple Link in ''Four Swords'' |
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| − | File:Fourswordsposter.jpg|Artwork of the Links in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Green Link.png|Green Link preparing for attack in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Link.png|Green Link preforming an attack in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Link Catch.png|Green Link trying to catch something in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Red Link.png|Red Link defending himself in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Fire Rod.png|Red Link using a [[Fire Rod]] in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Blue Link.png|Blue Link preparing for attack in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Bomb.png|Blue Link about to throw a [[Bomb]] in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Purple Link.png|Purple Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Vio.png|Purple Link in battle in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FSA Full Power.png|Purple Link's [[Four Sword]] gaining the [[Power to Repel Evil]] in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FourLinksPosing.png|Art of the Links in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Four Links.png|Art of the four Links in ''Four Swords Adventures'' (Navi Trackers mode) |
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| − | File:Two Links.png|Red Link burning Green Link with a Fire Rod in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Linkgreen.png|Green Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Linkred.png|Red Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Linkblue.png|Blue Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Linkpurple.png|Purple Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:FourLinks.png|The four Links in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:NaviTrackers2.jpg|The four Links in the intro of Navi Trackers |
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| − | File:PHredLinkwForceGem.png|Red Link in ''Phantom Hourglass'' |
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| − | File:Battle Mode ST.png|The four Links in ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:TFH Illustration.jpg|Promotional artwork of the Links fighting various enemies in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Costumes Art.png|Artwork of the Links trying on [[Outfit]]s |
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| − | File:TFH Illustration 5.png|The Links readying for battle in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Playing Totem.png|The Links in a Totem playing ''Tri Force Heroes'' together |
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| − | File:TFH Fire Arrow Artwork.png|Red Link lighting Blue Link's Arrow on fire in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Stalfos Artwork.png|The Links fighting a [[Stalfos]] in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Totem Moblin Art.png|The Links fighting a Moblin atop a Totem in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Link Green.png|Green Link holding up his sword in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Link Red.png|Red Link holding up his sword in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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| − | File:TFH Link Blue.png|Blue Link holding up his sword in ''Tri Force Heroes'' |
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Revision as of 18:18, 24 December 2015
[[File:File:Dominionrod.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Dominion Rod, also known as the rod of the heavens,[1][2] is an item in Twilight Princess.
Overview
Background Story
Back when the sky beings known as the Oocca still maintained contact with the Royal Family of Hyrule, the Oocca handed down a mysterious rod known as the Dominion Rod. This rod was only to be carried by one known as the messenger to the heavens, and it would be used by the messenger whenever the Royal Family needed to communicate with the Oocca.[3] Along with the rod of the heavens, the sky beings left the Ancient Sky Book with the Sheikah, which was to be given specifically to the heavenly messenger.[4]
Location
When the events of the game begin, the Dominion Rod is found in the eighth and highest floor of the sixth dungeon, the Temple of Time. However, the temple itself is destroyed in present time, so when Link visits the Sacred Grove while looking for a fragment of the Mirror of Twilight, he has to cross a gate that takes him to the past. Link gains the Dominion Rod after defeating a Darknut.
Uses
By using the Dominion Rod, Link can bring to life certain statues,[5] causing them to mimic its master's movements.[6] Pressing the button that the Dominion Rod is set to causes the statue to perform an attack.
There are four types of statues Link can move with the Dominion Rod. The first type are small statuettes in the Temple of Time that are mainly used to weigh down switches. The second type is a much larger statue that holds a hammer, which Link must guide through the Temple to its original position. These statues can attack enemies with their hammers. The third type of statues are gigantic statues found only in one room that Link must use to defeat Armogohma. They are completely stationary, but can attack by slamming a large fist onto the ground. The last type are Owl Statues, the only statues located outside the Temple of Time. They are primarily moved to obtain the missing Ancient Sky Book characters, or to create platforms for Link to jump on.
Aftermath
Once Link leaves the portal that connects the Sacred Grove to the Temple of Time, the Dominion Rod loses its power.[7] After receiving the Ancient Sky Book containing sky language and giving it to Shad, who has recently discovered an Owl Statue different from other ones he has seen across Hyrule, he will read the text, only to fail to open the path that leads to the heavens. However, the ancient text he reads is a spell which restores power to the Dominion Rod.[8] Link must then travel across Hyrule to various Owl Statues, using the power of the rod of the heavens to move the statues. Under each one contains an ancient character, which Link needs to acquire to complete the book.
When Link returns to Kakariko Village and gives Shad the completed book, he changes the statue's composition, but fails to make it budge.[9] Link uses the Dominion Rod to move the Owl Statue, finding a small tunnel leading to a room containing the enormous damaged Sky Cannon.[10] Link then gets Midna to warp the cannon to Lake Hylia. Here, Link pays a fee of 300 Rupees to Fyer to get the cannon fixed. The cannon is then used to reach the City in the Sky.
Non-Canon Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Dominion Rod appears as a Darkness-elemental weapon for Zelda in the Twilight Princes DLC pack. Similar to Lana's Summoning Gate, it allows Zelda to summon different statues that affect her combos. However, whereas the Summoning Gate affected Lana's finishers, the Dominion Rod's summon affect Zelda's normal attacks. When using them, the statue will fight alongside Zelda, essentially like having two characters fighting at once. Furthermore, every statue has slightly different properties.
Trivia
- Along the walls of the Temple of Time, there are carvings depicting what looks to be the Seven Sages. One of the Sages is holding the Dominion Rod.
Gallery
A carving in the Temple of Time depicting what seems to be the Seven Sages, with one of them holding the Dominion Rod
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Link moving an Owl Statue in Kakariko Village
Link moving an Owl Statue in the Bridge of Eldin
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Zelda wielding the Dominion Rod in Hyrule Warriors
References
- ↑ "And, as I have learned, when Ilia was saved, she overheard someone talking about the rod of the heavens, or something like that..." — Renado (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "And that rod of the heavens she mentioned... I'm sure it has something to do with the word that breaks the seal." — Shad (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "Among the legends of my clan, there is a story from the time when the Oocca still maintained contact with the royal family. Yes, it said that a mysterious rod was handed down from the people of the sky, and it was called the Dominion Rod... The rod was only to be carried by the messenger to the heavens when the royal family needed to communicate with the Oocca." — Impaz (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "From generation to generation, my ancestors have guarded the book that, by royal decree, was to be given to the messenger to the heavens." — Impaz (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "This amazing rod can infuse ancient statues with life." — N/A (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "A statue brought to life will move like its master." — N/A (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "But that thing has been around for quite some time. I can see from here that its magic has been exhausted." — Ooccoo (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "Power has returned to the Dominion Rod!" — N/A (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "It has taken on the same shape as the other statues..." — Shad (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "How in blazes did you move that statue?! And...what's this... Amazing! Spectacular! This must be the Sky Cannon I read about in my father's notes!" — Shad (Twilight Princess)
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | Copy Rod |
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French | Bâton Anima | Anima Rod |
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German | Kopierstab | Copy Rod |
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Italian | Scettro del plagio | Scepter of Copying |
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SpanishEU | Cetro de dominio | Dominion Scepter |
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