Snake's Remains
The Snake's Remains is the second Dungeon in Oracle of Seasons.[1] The Gift of Time, the second Essence of Nature obtained on Link's quest, is found within this dungeon.
Entrance to the Remains
In order to access the Snake's Remains, which is found within the Woods of Winter, Link must obtain the Rod of Seasons from the Temple of Seasons to restore winter to the woods. However, since Link has only the power to change the seasons to winter at the time, he will not be able to access the dungeon itself, as it is blocked off by a mound of snow. The snow can only be cleared with a Shovel, which can be obtained from Holly who lives nearby. However, the entrance to Holly's home is also blocked off by snow, so Link must instead enter by the chimney. After startling Holly and being mistaken for Santa Claus,[2] Link is given the shovel by Holly and is told to clear her walkway, allowing him to keep the shovel afterwards.[3] With the shovel, Link is finally able to access the Snake's Remains.
When the mouth opens, attack from within. Then super-human strength will prevail.
The Snake's Remains is an dark and eerie dungeon with purple walls and floors. True to its name, the map reveals that the dungeon is shaped like a snake. It is also infested with Ropes.
The majority of the rooms within the dungeon feature blocks, which are somehow related to that room's puzzle. Within the dungeon, there exists an room unmarked on the dungeon map, accessed by a bombable wall, where Rupees are scattered across the floor. The only hint Link receives of the room's existence is the formation of the blocks in the adjacent room, which seem to form an arrow pointing at the bombable wall. A central room within the snake's "tail" contains a Dial. Also within the dungeon are two staircases leading outside the dungeon to an otherwise inaccessible section of the Woods of Winter where a Treasure Chest containing a Gasha Seed is found. Link must climb up the staircase to this area, cross it, and reenter the dungeon through another staircase to obtain a Small Key within an isolated area of the dungeon.
In total, there are four keys found within the dungeon (including the Boss Key). The main item of the dungeon is the Power Bracelet, which can be used to lift and push heavy items out of the way, allowing Link to progress further into the dungeon. The Miniboss of the dungeon is Facade, an enemy composed uniquely of a pair of eyes and a mouth, seemingly ingrained into the floor of the dungeon. Defeating Facade leads to the obtention of the Boss Key, allowing Link to access the lair of the dungeon's boss, Dodongo. After the Dodongo is defeated, Link will acquire a Heart Container and the Gift of Time, the Essence of Nature he was searching for.
Areas
Business Scrub's Shop
Enemies
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Big Blade ×1
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Big Blade ×1
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Blade Trap ×4
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Blue Stalfos ×2
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Green Zol ×9
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Keese ×22
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Pig Warrior ×2
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Pols Voice ×4
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Red Moblin ×3
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Red Zol ×2
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Rope ×26
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Spark ×2
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Thwomp ×4
Minibosses
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Facade ×1
Bosses
Treasure Chests
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Notes | In the room left of the entrance, past several Pits |
Treasure Chest | |
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Notes | Appears after pushing a Block to the right in a room northeast of the entrance |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | In the west half of the lower section's easternmost room |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | Appears after defeating two Pig Warriors in a western room in the lower section |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | In one of the lower section's northern rooms, surrounded by Jars |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | In a maze of Blocks and Cracked Blocks in an isolated southwestern room |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | In the west half of the northern section's first room |
Treasure Chest | |
Contents | |
Notes | On a ledge in the northern section, accessible through a room with floating platforms and Keese |
Treasure Chest | Contents | Notes |
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In the room left of the entrance, past several Pits | ||
Appears after pushing a Block to the right in a room northeast of the entrance | ||
In the west half of the lower section's easternmost room | ||
Appears after defeating two Pig Warriors in a western room in the lower section | ||
In one of the lower section's northern rooms, surrounded by Jars | ||
In a maze of Blocks and Cracked Blocks in an isolated southwestern room | ||
In the west half of the northern section's first room | ||
On a ledge in the northern section, accessible through a room with floating platforms and Keese |
Nomenclature
Names in Other Regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
Japanese | 蛇のなきがら (Hebi no Nakigara) | Snake Remains | |
French | Ruines Serpent | Snake Ruins | |
German | Schlangengrube | Snakepit | |
Italian | Rovine Serpente | Snake Ruins | |
SpanishEU | Restos de Serpiente | Snake's Remains |
Other Names
Name | Snake Remains[4] |
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Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
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Snake Remains[4] |
Gallery
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Level 2 - Snake's Remains
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Map of the dungeon
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Facade as seen in this dungeon
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Dodongo as seen in this dungeon
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Link battling Dodongo
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 151
- ↑ "AHH!!! You startled me! Winter sets in all of a sudden, then down my chimney comes... You're not Santa!" — Holly (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "Now take this shovel and clear the snow from my walkway! Keep the shovel when you're done." — Holly (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 20 (OoS)