Zora's River
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| Zora's River | |
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.png) Zora's River from Ocarina of Time | |
| First appearance | Ocarina of Time (1998) |
| Appears in | Ocarina of Time Twilight Princess |
| Region | (Twilight Princess) Lanayru Province |
| Terrain | River |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Point(s) of interest | (Ocarina of Time) Sleepless Waterfall |
Zora's River is a recurring location in the Legend of Zelda series. Zora's River runs throughout certain areas of Hyrule, the waterflow coming directly from the source of Hyrule's water, Zora's Domain.
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[edit] Appearances
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[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, Zora's River runs down from Zora's Fountain and Zora's Domain, then west across Hyrule Field , then down through the narrow gorge in Gerudo Valley, and finally empties out into Lake Hylia and various other small lakes and streams along the way. The river is very important to the people of Hyrule because it is the country's largest source of fresh water. Because of this, the King of Hyrule entrusted the Zora race to protect Zora's Domain and prevent anyone from tampering with Hyrule’s largest water supply.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Zora River bears resemblance to Zora's River from Ocarina of Time; however, when Link first arrives, it is dried up, because Zora's Domain is frozen solid. When Link and Midna thaw Zora's Domain, it returns to normal. Later in the game, Link can find some Shadow Insects flying around.
Initially, Link must call a Shadow Kargaroc in order to fly up the river. There, Link will find some Shadow Beasts, and, consequently, a Twilight Portal. Link must later use the Kargoroc again to get Lanayru's Tears of Light, after which Zora River, Lake Hylia, and Zora's Domain are restored to their usual state.
Later, when Link has dispelled the Twilight, he can play a game very similar to taking the Twilit Kargoroc up the river. This time, however, he howls next to Hawk Grass to call a normal Kargoroc. This game, run by a bird named Plumm, is played by controlling the monster bird to fly into balloons to earn points.
Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.
