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|name2 = Spirit Pipes | |name2 = Spirit Pipes | ||
|image = [[File:ST-Link-SpiritFlute.png]] | |image = [[File:ST-Link-SpiritFlute.png]] | ||
|caption = [[Link]] playing the Spirit Flute | |caption = [[Link (Spirit Tracks)|Link]] playing the Spirit Flute | ||
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | ||
|location = [[Hyrule Castle]] | |location = [[Hyrule Castle]] | ||
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The '''Spirit Flute''' ('''Spirit Pipes''' in the European/Australian version) is the primary instrument in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. It is a sacred pan flute that is passed down through the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and used to solve puzzles in the game.{{Ref|ST|895|In- | The '''Spirit Flute''' ('''Spirit Pipes''' in the European/Australian version) is the primary instrument in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. It is a sacred pan flute that is passed down through the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] and used to solve puzzles in the game.{{Ref|ST|895|In-game description}}{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|The ornate pan flute is a prized family heirloom dating back to the origins of Hyrule. Playing the flute allows Link to reveal some of the world's most obscure secrets and treasures.|pg. 13}} | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
The Spirit Flute is one of the [[Lokomo]]s' sacred instruments that are used to bring peace to the land.{{Ref|ST|2836|Anjean}}{{Ref|ST|2838|Zelda}}{{Ref|ST|2839|Anjean}} It originally belonged to [[Anjean]], but she gave it to [[Tetra]], Zelda's ancestor, on the condition that they protect it.{{Ref|ST|2841|Anjean}}{{Ref|''The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia''|It originally belonged to Anjean, who gave it to Tetra, who wanted it in order to build peace in the kingdom.|pg. 135}} Tetra gave it to her descendants, making it a family heirloom, passed down through the generations.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|'''Spirit Flute'''<br/>A mysterious flute passed down by each successive generation of Hylian princesses.|pg. 135}} The current [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]'s grandmother gave it to her, playing it for her when she was little if she felt sad or upset.{{Ref|ST|2840|Zelda}}{{Ref|ST|2842|Zelda}} | The Spirit Flute is one of the [[Lokomo]]s' sacred instruments that are used to bring peace to the land.{{Ref|ST|2836|[[Anjean]]}}{{Ref|ST|2838|[[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]}}{{Ref|ST|2839|[[Anjean]]}} It originally belonged to [[Anjean]], but she gave it to [[Tetra]], Zelda's ancestor, on the condition that they protect it.{{Ref|ST|2841|[[Anjean]]}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|It originally belonged to Anjean, who gave it to Tetra, who wanted it in order to build peace in the kingdom.|pg. 135}} Tetra gave it to her descendants, making it a family heirloom, passed down through the generations.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]''|'''Spirit Flute'''<br/>A mysterious flute passed down by each successive generation of Hylian princesses.|pg. 135}} The current [[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Princess Zelda]]'s grandmother gave it to her, playing it for her when she was little if she felt sad or upset.{{Ref|ST|2840|[[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]}}{{Ref|ST|2842|[[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]}} | ||
[[Link]]'s first encounter with the Spirit Flute is after he receives his [[Engineer Certificate]] from Princess Zelda. She discreetly gives him a letter requesting that he meet her in her room.{{Ref|ST|647-648|Zelda}}{{Ref|ST|419-420|Zelda's Letter}} When he enters the room, he finds Zelda playing the Spirit Flute.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|"Link finds Zelda playing a somber tune on an ornate pan flute.|pg. 48}} Later, when Zelda's body is taken from her, she asks Link take the Spirit Flute with him, believing that it is meant to protect her.{{Ref|ST|892-894|Zelda}}{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|Struggling to put it all together, Zelda finally realizes that she must visit the Tower of Spirits, now more than ever. Before setting off, she asks Link to take her Spirit Flute, certain that the ancient instrument is meant to protect her.|pg. 51}} | [[Link (Spirit Tracks)|Link]]'s first encounter with the Spirit Flute is after he receives his [[Engineer Certificate]] from Princess Zelda. She discreetly gives him a letter requesting that he meet her in her room.{{Ref|ST|647-648|[[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]}}{{Ref|ST|419-420|[[Zelda's Letter]]}} When he enters the room, he finds Zelda playing the Spirit Flute.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|"Link finds Zelda playing a somber tune on an ornate pan flute.|pg. 48}} Later, when Zelda's body is taken from her, she asks Link take the Spirit Flute with him, believing that it is meant to protect her.{{Ref|ST|892-894|[[Zelda (Spirit Tracks)|Zelda]]}}{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|Struggling to put it all together, Zelda finally realizes that she must visit the Tower of Spirits, now more than ever. Before setting off, she asks Link to take her Spirit Flute, certain that the ancient instrument is meant to protect her.|pg. 51}} | ||
Once the two reach the [[Tower of Spirits]] and retrieve a [[Rail Map]], Anjean explains the Spirit Flute's history to them. She tells them to meet the forest sage, [[Gage]], at his [[Forest Sanctuary|sanctuary]].{{Ref|ST|2844|Anjean}} There, the sage accompanies the Spirit Flute on his cello in a [[Lokomo Song]], which restores some of the [[Spirit Tracks]] to the land.{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|Gage awaits you in the chamber beyond the door. He greets Zelda and Link and tells them they must play a special song to restore the Spirit Tracks leading to the Forest Temple.|pg. 67}} Link must play several of these Lokomo Songs with the other sages in order to bring back sections of the Spirit Tracks. | Once the two reach the [[Tower of Spirits]] and retrieve a [[Rail Map]], Anjean explains the Spirit Flute's history to them. She tells them to meet the forest sage, [[Gage]], at his [[Forest Sanctuary|sanctuary]].{{Ref|ST|2844|[[Anjean]]}} There, the sage accompanies the Spirit Flute on his cello in a [[Lokomo Song]], which restores some of the [[Spirit Tracks]] to the land.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|Gage awaits you in the chamber beyond the door. He greets Zelda and Link and tells them they must play a special song to restore the Spirit Tracks leading to the Forest Temple.|pg. 67}} Link must play several of these Lokomo Songs with the other sages in order to bring back sections of the Spirit Tracks. | ||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
The flute has six pipes that all play different notes.{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|The flute consists of different colored tubes, each producing a unique note.|pg. 13}} It is played by blowing into the microphone of the [[Nintendo DS]] and sliding the flute with the stylus to one of the pipes.{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|Once you equip the flute, play it by blowing into the Nintendo DS's microphone and dragging the flute horizontally with the stylus. |pg. 13}} The note becomes a sharp if Link holds the X button, and flat if they hold the | The flute has six pipes that all play different notes.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|The flute consists of different colored tubes, each producing a unique note.|pg. 13}} It is played by blowing into the microphone of the [[Nintendo DS]] and sliding the flute with the stylus to one of the pipes.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|Once you equip the flute, play it by blowing into the Nintendo DS's microphone and dragging the flute horizontally with the stylus. |pg. 13}} The note becomes a sharp if Link holds the X button or up on the D Pad, and flat if they hold the B button or down on the D Pad. | ||
The flute is used in [[Lokomo Song|duets]] with the [[Lokomo]]s to restore the [[Spirit Tracks]] to the land.{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|The flute also plays a role in recharging the Spirit Tracks, allowing Link to explore new realms.|pg. 13}} There are also five songs available with unique effects that Link can learn from [[Sound Stone]]s to play anywhere.{{Ref|Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide|During his journeys, Link is taught new songs to play on the flute, each with its own unique effect.|pg. 13}} | The flute is used in [[Lokomo Song|duets]] with the [[Lokomo]]s to restore the [[Spirit Tracks]] to the land.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|The flute also plays a role in recharging the Spirit Tracks, allowing Link to explore new realms.|pg. 13}} There are also five songs available with unique effects that Link can learn from [[Sound Stone]]s to play anywhere.{{Ref|''[[Prima Games Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition Strategy Guide]]''|During his journeys, Link is taught new songs to play on the flute, each with its own unique effect.|pg. 13}} | ||
===Songs=== | ===Songs=== | ||
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