Essences of Time
- Not to be confused with the Essences of Nature.
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Location | Found within the dungeons in Oracle of Ages | |
Uses | Breaking the seal surrounding the Black Tower | |
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The Essences of Time are sacred items controlling time. There are eight in all, scattered across the overworld due to Veran's wrath. Link must traverse the dungeons in Oracle of Ages to collect the essences. As he does so, the Maku Tree will gradually regain its strength until it is powerful enough to overcome the barrier enshrouding the Black Tower.[1]
Essences
The Essences are as follows:
Eternal Spirit
- Main article: Eternal Spirit
"Even after life ends, it speaks across time to the heart."
The Eternal Spirit, the first Essence of Time, is located in the Spirit's Grave guarded by Pumpkin Head.
Ancient Wood
- Main article: Ancient Wood
"It whispers only truth to closed ears from out of the stillness."
The Ancient Wood, the second Essence of Time, is located in the Wing Dungeon guarded by Head Thwomp.
Echowing Howl
- Main article: Echowing Howl
"It echoes far across the plains to speak to insolent hearts."
The Echowing Howl, the third Essence of Time, is located in the Moonlit Grotto dungeon guarded by Shadow Hag.
Burning Flame
- Main article: Burning Flame
"It reignites wavering hearts with a hero's burning passion."
The Burning Flame, the fourth Essence of Time, is located in the Skull Dungeon guarded by Eyesoar.
Sacred Soil
- Main article: Sacred Soil
"All that lies sleeping in the bosom of the earth will know the nourishing warmth of the Sacred Soil."
The Sacred Soil, the fifth Essence of Time, is located in the Crown Dungeon guarded by Smog.
Bereft Peak
- Main article: Bereft Peak
"It is a proud, lonely spirit that remains stalwart, even in trying times."
The Bereft Peak, the sixth Essence of Time, is located in the Mermaid's Cave guarded by Octogon.
Rolling Sea
- Main article: Rolling Sea
"The mystical song of the sea roars into a crashing wave that sweeps heroes out into adventure."
The Rolling Sea, the seventh Essence of Time, is located within Jabu-Jabu's Belly guarded by Plasmarine.
Falling Star
- Main article: Falling Star
"The eternal light of this heavenly body acts as guide to the other essences."
The Falling Star, the eighth Essence of Time, is located in the Ancient Tomb guarded by Ramrock.