Misery Mire (Dungeon)

Misery Mire (悪魔の沼, Demon Swamp) is a bog in the southwestern corner of the Dark World in A Link to the Past. It is also the location of the dungeon of the same name, that houses one of the seven Maidens imprisoned within a crystal.

Misery Mire is inaccessible from the overworld map of the Dark World, and can be entered only by using the flute to summon the bird from Kakariko Village's weather vane. The Mire is a dark and filthy place enduring a torrential downpour, and home to various swamp-dwelling creatures; here Link can find a cave with a Piece of Heart, and it's also home to the mysterious Ghost of Misery Mire. Ironically, the Light World equivalent of this rainy field is the Desert of Mystery, except the original entry paths do not exist in the Dark World. Instead, near where the exit to the overworld should be, Link can find a spot and use the Magic Mirror to warp to the Light World and find himself over a hill, where the Bombos Medallion can be gained.

The Misery Mire dungeon can only be entered by one who uses the the Ether Medallion to calm the storms that ravage the area. The dungeon is green-colored, and features Wizrobe creatures; it somewhat reminds the player of the Swamp Palace because of the atmosphere, the boss and the fish-shaped statues located in some rooms; however, there is no water anywhere. The dungeon is home to the mysterious artifact, the Cane of Somaria, useful to press slacked switches; the trapped maiden is guarded by the monstrous eyeball creature Vitreous.