Woods of Mystery
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| Woods Of Mystery | |
|---|---|
 Inside the Woods of Mystery | |
| First appearance | Majora's Mask (2000) |
| Country | Termina |
| Region | Southern Swamp |
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The Woods of Mystery is a location from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. This forest, located deep within the Southern Swamp is a maze-like area that is difficult to navigate, similar to the Lost Woods, a recurring location in the series. Whoever enters a wrong tunnel will wind up back at the entrance.
At one point, Link has to brave the marshes of the Southern Swamp in order to rescue one of the Four Giants held captive in the Woodfall Temple. He enters the forest and encounters a monkey who safely guides him through the forest. Deep inside the forest, he encounters Koume, who has been injured by the Skull Kid. Link must give her a bottle of Red Potion; if this is done, her strength is restored. She goes back to the Swamp Tourist Center and gives Link a Pictograph Box as his reward. She also offers Link a free boat ride to the Deku Palace at any time.
As Link exits the forest, he encounters some more monkeys who tell him about their brother who has been mistakenly taken captive by the Deku. Link follows them on the boat and eventually arrives at the Deku Palace where he ultimately saves their captive brother.
Interestingly, in the deeper parts of the Woods of Mystery, Link can find a Magic Mushroom by smelling it out with the Mask of Scents, which can then be given to Kotake, who will use it to brew Blue Potion.
Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.
