Clock Town

Clock Town is a location in Majora's Mask.

Overview
Clock Town is the largest town in Termina and is the center of government and commerce for all the people of Termina. The town consists of four main sections, each named after one of the four main directions on a compass, as well as a small area known as the Laundry Pool. Clock Town is located right in the center of both Termina Field and all of Termina.

Clock Town is completely surrounded by tall walls. There are only 4 entrances into the town, each facing a different compass direction, and they are all constantly guarded by Clock Town soldiers. However, there is a small, secret entrance through a tunnel from East Clock Town to the Astral Observatory. This entrance does not make the town particularly vulnerable though, due to the tall fence that surrounds the observatory (although Deku Link can get in by using a Deku Flower).

Clock Town can be described as a very lively place. Many walls are painted with colorful patterns, and there are shops offering many wares and services. The yearly Carnival of Time draws huge crowds of tourists. However when Link arrived in Termina, Clock Town was on the verge of destruction by the falling moon. This had caused a large number of the townsfolk to flee, and as the days went by during his adventure the town continued to empty.

Administration
Clock Town is run by Mayor Dotour, who makes important decisions from his home in East Clock Town. The Mayor's wife, Madame Aroma, is in charge of scheduling performances for the Carnival of Time. Other important figures in town are the Head of the town guard, Captain Viscen, and the Head of the Carnival Committee, Mutoh.

The Carnival of Time
Every year, people come to Clock Town from all over Termina for the Carnival of Time. It is celebrated when the sun and the moon align to pay homage to the never-ending progress of both nature and time, and to request fruitfulness for the next year. It is customary to celebrate the Carnival wearing a hand-carved mask that resembles the Four Giants, the guardian spirits of Termina.

South Clock Town
South Clock Town is considered to be the main hub of the town, due its large size and the fact that it connects to every other section. It is also the location for the namesake and the main structure of Clock Town, the Clock Tower. In this area two chests can be found, although Link needs the Deku Mask to obtain them.

West Clock Town
West Clock Town forms Clock Town's business district. All of the town's shops are located along its winding road, including the Bomb Shop and the slightly shady Curiosity Shop, which is only open after 10pm. West Clock Town is also the location for the Post Office, the Lottery Shop, the Trading Post, and Clock Town's bank, where anyone can take out an account with a maximum capacity of 5,499 rupees. The Swordsman's School can also be found here for those who wish to improve their sword skills. At night, the Rosa Sisters practice their carnival dance at the northern end of West Clock Town.

East Clock Town
This is where the main tourist attractions of the city are located, as well as the Stock Pot Inn for any travelers who wish to stay in town. Most of the businesses are gaming arcades such as Honey & Darling's Shop and the Town Shooting Gallery; however, there is also the Milk Bar, a place for townsfolk and tourists alike to congregate and chat, as well as a venue for bands such as The Indigo-Go's to perform. The raised northern section is the location of the Mayor's Residence, as well as the entrance to the secret tunnel.

This is also where the first Stray Fairy that Link has to find is located, but only at night.

North Clock Town
The least busy of the sections of Clock town is the Northern one, which has no buildings. It appears to be the town's park as it is mostly covered in grass. There is also what appears to be a small play area for children in the north-east corner, and the Deku Scrub Playground is located down a hole in the south-west&mdash;right next to the entrance to Clock Town's Great Fairy's Fountain. North Clock Town has a reputation as an area where muggings occur. This is proven true when the thief (Sakon) attempts to steal the Bomb Shop's bag from the Old Lady during the first night Link is in Termina.

Laundry Pool
The Laundry Pool is the smallest section of Clock Town, located in the south-west corner. At first sight it looks like a rather insignificant place, but becomes an important location later in the game. It features an entrance to the apartment where Kafei lives behind the Curiosity Shop, a member of the Frog Choir, and a bench where Guru-Guru sits at night.

This is also where the first Stray Fairy Link has to collect is located, but it's only there during the day since it moves to East Clock Town during the night.

Trivia

 * Each day in Clock Town has a different variation on the same melody. The First Day's theme features a fiddle playing the melody in a whimsical manner. The Second Day features the melody on an ocarina and fiddle, and is very similar to the First Day's theme though with fewer instruments playing at a time. The Third Day features a variation on ocarina that is far more frantic than the first two days and has an occasional diminished harmony in the background that gives a very ominous and desperate tone.